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After a meteoric rise in three-wheeled racing in recent years, Manx brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe fulfilled a dream last year as they went on to win not one, but their first two Sidecar races at the Isle of Man TT. So how do you build on such a phenomenal 2024? Well, to get some answers to those questions, Manx Radio recently sat down with the pair to get their thoughts

The 2025 Isle of Man TT Races are imminent and once again Clerk of the TT Course Gary Thompson remains at the forefront of making sure the racing fortnight runs as safely and smoothly as possible. He's now entering his 13th year of overseeing the meeting and looking after all matters relating to the Snaefell Mountain Course. Manx Radio recently spoke with Mr Thompson to discuss in detail the runni...

In the last episode of Saturday Sport Classified of the 24/25 season, we dive into the stories and discussions from the latest campaign in Manx football, rugby and hockey Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

With TT 2025 fast approaching, we at Manx Radio have recently had the chance to catch up with some of the stars set to grace the Snaefell Mountain Course once again this year. And one of those is the reigning Senior TT champion, Davey Todd - and it's probably not an understatement to say it's been a hectic few months for him. After splitting from FHO Racing, he and fellow TT competitor Peter Hickm...

In tonight's programme: It's the final weekend of the 24/25 Manx football season, we preview the finals of both the Hospital Cup and Masters FA Cup And with just over a week to go until the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, we at Manx Radio have been catching up with some of the stars Tonight's show with Rob Pritchard features Tony Mepham, Davey Todd, Dean Harrison, Peter Hickman and Ryan & Callum Cr...

At the start of April, the plans of former TT winner and regular competitor James Hillier were thrown into uncertainty. Since then, Hillier has secured a Supersport ride with Bournemouth Kawasaki once again for TT 2025 but mystery remained around if he would be able to return to the big bike classes this year. Well... now we have an answer to that -in this extended interview, Hillier explains his...

With the summer months beginning to roll in, now is the time of year that sees cricket on the Isle of Man start to flourish. With the local league season now underway, there was also a chance for the potential next generation of players to get a flavour of the sport during the recent 2025 Manx Youth Games. And that raised an important question about an ongoing challenge - what can be done to boost...

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football action on the Isle of Man and further afield PLUS, we get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to the 2025 Island Games and what the local athletics calendar has in store over the coming weeks Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Griffiths

In tonight's programme: The Junior Cup final headlines this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures We get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to this summer's Island Games The Manx men's hockey squad is getting ready for the 2025 County Championships this weekend And hundreds of youngsters are expected to take part in the 2025 Manx Youth Games this weekend Rob Pritchard is jo...

Results, reaction and analysis to the sporting action across the Isle of Man this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme: Three cup competitions including the semi-finals of the Hospital Cup are the main attraction in this weekend's football ties in the last few weeks of the season The grand finale to the current Manx rugby campaign awaits tomorrow with the Manx Cup finals day at Ballafletcher And one of the Isle of Man's national hockey sides is London-bound this weekend for a chance at glory...

It's a new year and a new chapter for one of the Isle of Man's rising stars of road racing. After a rollercoaster two years with the Honda Racing UK team, there's change afoot for Onchan rider Nathan Harrison. For 2025 he'll be contesting the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and maybe a few more things beside for official Honda satellite team H&H Motorcycles. Manx Radio's been catching up with H...

Results, reaction & analysis to the latest football, rugby action across the Isle of Man and beyond PLUS, we bring you the draw for the semi-finals of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx football And we hear from one of the Island runners involved in the London Marathon this weekend and Manx road racer Nathan Harrison on his plans for 2025 Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Chris...

In tonight's programme: The quarter-finals of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup await in this weekend's local football clashes We hear from the Isle of Man Men's national football sides player/manager as he prepares to take charge of his first game on Merseyside on Saturday We bring you the live draw for this year's Paul Henry Gold Cup competition In rugby, the Manx Cup continues in the Island capit...

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and rugby action on Island as well as the 2025 Manx Rally PLUS, we bring you the live draw for the second round of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx football AND, we preview the second round of racing in the ARA Championship at Jurby this weekend Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland, Chris Boyde and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme: The first rounds proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup dominate the agenda in Manx football this weekend FC Isle of Man's Manager says he and his team can't 'wallow in self pity' at their recent poor form ahead of returning to NWCFL Premier Division action tomorrow night We bring you the latest from day one of the 2025 Manx Rally  In rugby, two Island sides are in...

A Commonwealth games competitor, a national champion and more... Isle of Man athlete Sarah Astin continues to impress in the world of athletics both in the UK and further afield. This month, she's managed to smash her own women's 10,000m Manx record and - for the first time in her career - has received a prestigious call-up to represent Great Britain & Northern Ireland In this extended intervi...

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard at The Bowl in Douglas. Still seeking an end to a wretched run of form, 'The Ravens' faced a revitalised Charnock Richard on a run of three straight victories Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme: The 2025 Hospital Cup and Junior Cup competitions get underway in Manx football this weekend, dominating Saturday's schedule FC Isle of Man's Manager wants to see more intensity and desire from his players but insists they have the quality to end their run of nearly two months without a win tomorrow It's the final league weekend of the season for both Douglas and Vagabonds...

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Lower Breck at The Bowl in Douglas 'The Ravens' faced an uphill struggle to end their recent winless run against a visiting side looking to remain in the league's title race Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man, plus a preview of FCIOM's game against Lower Breck at the Bowl. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.

In tonight's programme: We could see the Canada Life Men's Premier League and Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 titles wrapped up in Manx football tomorrow On their longest winless run of the season, can FC Isle of Man play a role in the NWCFL Premier Division title on Saturday night when they host high-flyers Lower Breck? In rugby, its the final home encounter of a grueling 2025 season for Vag...

In tonight's programme: Eight teams... two competitions... a place in one of two cup finals up for grabs! The semi-finals of the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup are among the standout ties in Manx football this weekend With five games of the season remaining, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to bring an end to their longest winless run of the season so far when they host South Liverpool in the N...

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division tie between FC Isle of Man and Prestwich Heys at The Bowl in Douglas. Facing their second match in less than 24 hours, FC Isle of Man took on a Prestwich Heys side battling for their lives at the foot of the table Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson