Manx Radio SportsCast

On tonight's programme: The 2026 Southern 100 Road Races get underway at the Motor Isle Billown Course at the start of next week, we hear from the event's organisers Having made its debut on Manx shores twelve months ago, the World Downhill Skateboarding Championships are back on the Isle of Man this Saturday and Sunday One of the major events on the Isle of Man's golf calendar - the 2026 Isle of...

In tonight's programme: The Isle of Man women's national football team begins its defence of the Cherry Godfrey Cup in Guernsey, we hear from the manager on their chances over the next two days Also in football, in the last week there's been big changes at FC Isle of Man including a new manager taking the hot seat - Lee Dixon tells Manx Radio what he hopes can drive 'The Ravens' to better things n...

FC Isle of Man's new Chief Executive Officer says the financial stability of the club is 'difficult' without a 'magic benefactor'. Russ Kent was appointed to the role last week after previously serving solely as treasurer. The Raven's, which currently benefit from some government support, are entering their sixth season in English football. In this edition of Sportscast, Russ Kent speaks to Manx R...

FC Isle of Man's new manager is calling for a change in the team's mindset. Lee Dixon was confirmed to take over the vacancy from outgoing caretaker manager Rick Holden this week (18 June). Darren Timson spoke to Lee about the work needed from the team going forward:

Ben Cunningham Sitting in for Rob Pritchard this week, On tonight's programme... We look ahead to round 4 at the Andreas Racing Association Championship. We speak to James Mcstay who wants to give children the chance to enjoy football this summer. Plus, it's time for the 2026 Parish walk and we speak to Ray Cox and Dave Griffiths looking at some of the islands top endurance walkers looking to cros...

On tonight's programme: After a tough few months, Isle of Man professional boxer, Jade Burden will finally have the chance this weekend to make history as she takes on her first ever title fight in the UK In football, the finale to the 2025/26 Manx season awaits this weekend with this year's Paul Henry Gold Cup final at The Bowl in Douglas Meanwhile, the Isle of Man men's national football squad i...

Back in April of this year, Isle of Man professional boxer, Jade Burden was due to take part in her first ever title fight in the UK. However, at short notice, the event itself was cancelled, leaving the Island competitor in a tough place and considering her future in the sport. But since then, things have changed - the showdown has since been rescheduled to Saturday, 13 June and will see Burden f...

The countdown to TT 2026 continues, and in this Manx Radio SportsCast, we've been speaking with someone who's at the very heart of all the key decisions at the racing fortnight. Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson is entering his 14th year in the role this year. In 2025, he and his team faced multiple challenges throughout the two weeks as weather regularly disrupted the meeting, cul...

The countdown continues towards the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races and we at Manx Radio have been catching up recently with riders and officials involved in the racing fortnight. The focus of this latest episode of the Manx Radio SportsCast is someone who's been a dominant figure at the TT in recent years and is looking to bounce back after a challenging 2025. Last year, Peter Hickman had a challenging...

The 2026 Isle of Man TT Races are fast approaching and recently we've been speaking with riders and officials ahead of the latest racing fortnight. In this episode of the Manx Radio SportsCast, we've been speaking with someone who needs no introduction... 23-time TT winner, John McGuinness. Already a legend in motorcycle racing, 2026 is another landmark year McGuinness as he celebrates the 30 year...

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football action across the Isle of Man PLUS, we look back on the respective Manx rugby and hockey campaigns Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

On tonight's programme: The 2026 Ascot Hotel Junior Cup final tonight kicks-off another important weekend in Isle of Man football as the end of the season looms large, whilst the Isle of Man women's national team return to action on home soil on Saturday For the first time in more than two decades, the Isle of Man is fielding national rugby sides in a double-header of fixtures off-Island tomorrow,...

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest Isle of Man football action this weekend along with the latest from the 2026 Manx National Rally Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Chris Boyde, and also featuring Wayne Lisy and Neal Champion

In tonight's programme: Looking ahead to all of the latest sporting action on the Isle of Man and beyond this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined this week by Chris Boyde, Tony Mepham, Wayne Lisy and Gareth Lloyd

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest Isle of Man football and rugby action this weekend PLUS, we bring you the draw for the semi-finals of the 2026 Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx football Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

On tonight's programme: A trio of league titles were decided during the week in Manx football, now the quarter-final stages of two competitions take centre stage this weekend We also hear from the Isle of Man men's national football team manager ahead of his side's first home fixture in nearly seven years on Saturday The curtain will come down on the 2025/26 Isle of Man rugby season on Saturday wi...

The Isle of Man men's national football team is set to take its first step in its long-term ambitions for success in the coming years. The squad is set to take part in its first home match since 2019 when they face Halewood Apollo at The Bowl in Douglas on Saturday, 2 May, kicking-off at 5pm that evening. This contest marks the beginning of what's being dubbed the 'Road to Gold' campaign - a three...

The TT has a new book which details the near 119-year history of the event. It's called Isle of Man TT: The Illustrated History of the World’s Greatest Motorcycle Road Race by journalist and author Phil Wain. The book was released this month and features unseen photographs, full accounts of races from 1907 and rider and team profiles. Phil told Darren Timson more.

Results, reaction and analysis to all of the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man PLUS, we bring you the live draw for the second round of the 2026 Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx football Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme: The first rounds proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup form the majority of this weekend's Isle of Man football agenda In rugby, a trio of Island sides are on the road for the final games of their respective seasons - In Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire Minor Conference League, both Vagabonds and Ramsey are on the road, with Ramsey's game having some important extra m...

Results, reaction and analysis to all of the latest football and rugby action across the Isle of Man PLUS, we bring you the live draw for the first round proper of the 2026 Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx football Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland and Dave Christian Also featuring the voices of Linda Alton-Heath and Dave Griffiths

On tonight's programme: The preliminary rounds of two cup competitions dominate the weekend Manx football scheuled with the 2026 Hospital Cup and Junior Cup competitions to get underway Ahead of what could be the finale to their season, we hear from FC Isle of Man's caretaker manager, Rick Holden, who's been reflecting on his time with the club In rugby, the promotion play-offs beckon for Douglas...

Following the departure of Paul Jones and with FC Isle of Man stuck in an early relegation scrap in September, the Manx club looked to someone with experience at the top level of English football to get them back in the fight. Rick Holden has held the post of Caretaker Manager at 'The Ravens' for the majority of what's been a difficult season in the NWCFL Premier Division. Despite numerous challen...

Results, reaction and analysis to all of the latest football and rugby action across the Isle of Man PLUS, we hear from the Andreas Racing Association on round two of its 2026 championships at Jurby this weekend AND, we hear the latest on preparations for the latest Isle of Man triathlon season Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian, and featuring the voices of Neal Champion and...

In tonight's programme: Peel could close in on the Canada Life Men's Premier League leaders and the promotion race is hotting up in Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 as the latest Manx football fixtures beckon In rugby, it's now or never for Douglas in their quest to reach the Regional 2 North West play-offs; Ramsey and Vagabonds are both on home soil in Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire Minor...