The Sports Podcast

With the biggest date in the Jersey rugby calendar looming, AIM Sports Editor Elliot Corbel welcomes Jersey RFC Men's captain Evan Whitson to the studio for a fascinating insight into the mindset, preparation and discipline required to lead in as demanding a sport as rugby. Whitson dives into his personal experiences in big derby matches back home in Wales and how it was to adapt to learning about...

This week on The Cool Down , we look back on another huge weekend for Island sport, headlined by St Paul’s Under-18s completing a historic hat-trick of Upton victories alongside Upton glory for the JTC RWB Nomads. Gus Dorosz stole the show with four goals in the under-18 Upton, while Jersey Wanderers continued their remarkable campaign by reaching the JFA Cup final after dismantling St Clement 5-0...

Cup finals, semi-finals, inter-insular clashes and the cricket season beginning to properly heat up, Jersey sport is not slowing down anytime soon. This week on The Warm Up , we preview another massive weekend across the Island as Jersey football looks to build on a historic week that saw Jersey Wanderers lift the Upton Park Trophy for the first time in 37 years, alongside St Paul’s Under-16s brin...

It’s been a weekend of silverware, near-misses and Island pride across the board, our sports reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel discuss this weekend's results on the latest episode of The Cool Down . We start with a historic moment for Jersey Wanderers, who completed a stunning double by lifting the Upton Park Trophy for the first time in 37 years – just days after sealing the Premiership...

Big away days, major finals and Channel Island rivalry headline this week’s show. We preview the biggest match in Jersey Hockey’s history as they head to Lee Valley for the England Tier 2 Championship Final against Sheffield University Bankers, with Robbie Forrest joining us ahead of the showdown. Jersey Men’s cricket team are in Denmark with ranking points at stake as World Cup qualifying prepara...

A massive weekend of island sport means there is plenty to get through on this week’s Cool Down . Jersey Bulls Women headline the show after completing an unbeaten title-winning season in style, hitting 12 goals to seal promotion and book their place in next season’s FA Cup. We also look ahead to a huge night for Jersey Bulls Men, who take momentum into their home play-off semi-final after a 3-0 w...

Episode 12 of The Warm Up previews a massive weekend of sport across Jersey. The Jersey Bulls wrap up their league campaign against Hastings United, with a potential home play-off semi-final still up for grabs. We also look ahead to a huge Sunday for Jersey Bulls Women, who can secure the league title at Springfield. Muratti action continues with the Under-16s chasing a clean sweep, while the Prem...

With the domestic campaign getting underway this weekend, Sports Editor Elliot Corbel sits down with Jersey Cricket Head of Operations, Lee Meloy, to look ahead to what promises to be an exciting season across the island. From the DFDS Premier Division opener at Grainville to developments in junior, women’s and international cricket, the episode covers everything you need to know heading into the...

The Cool Down is back with another packed episode as Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel break down a huge weekend for Jersey sport. The Jersey Bulls secure their play-off place thanks to another Lorne Bickley winner, while the Bulls Women move one step closer to the title with a dominant 4-0 victory. There’s also Muratti success for the Under-18s, as Joey O’Toole’s hat-trick leads Jersey to a 6-2 wi...

The Warm Up returns for Episode 11, with Oliver Kidman stepping in alongside Archie Corbett as Elliot Corbel checks in from Lord’s after Jersey Cricket’s win over the MCC. We look ahead to a huge weekend of local sport, including the U18 Muratti at Springfield, the Jersey Bulls’ push for a play-off place away at Deal Town, and a crucial few days in the Premiership 1 title race. There’s also chat o...

A huge week of Jersey sport to unpack on The Cool Down for Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel. We start with silverware for Jersey RFC, who lift the title despite a narrow defeat in their final game, before turning to a historic moment for Jersey hockey as the men book their place in a national final. Football takes centre stage once again as the Jersey Bulls edge ever closer to the play-offs, while...

Archie Corbett is joined by Jersey golfer Sam Quail for a special episode ahead of this weekend’s long-awaited Channel Islands Final. Quail opens up on his form, his preparation at La Moye, and why this match stands out as the “biggest” in his calendar. They also chat about his return from injury, a strong run of results, and what it’s like heading into battle alongside the island’s top players in...

Episode 10 of The Warm Up looks beyond the weekend as we preview a huge few months for Jersey sport. We touch on the Jersey Bulls’ important double-header before discussing season run-ins, inter-insular fixtures, and plans to bring key faces from local sport onto the podcast. We also outline ambitions for expanded coverage, including the trip to Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. A slightly...

Promotion headlines Episode 9 of The Cool Down as Evelyn Partners Jets secure back-to-back promotions with a huge win over Norfolk United. We reflect on a historic achievement and discuss the influence of Serena Kersten on the squad’s rise. There’s also plenty of darts chat after Bailiwick’s Archie Corbett reached the semi-finals of White Collar Darts, with Derek Jolly taking the crown in a memora...

Episode 9 of The Warm Up is headlined by a massive weekend for the Evelyn Partners Jets and one of the biggest White Collar events Jersey has to offer. The Evelyn Partners Jets travel to Norfolk United for their final Premier League 3 fixture with promotion firmly in sight, and we hear from captain Rosie Tonner and head coach Serena Kersten ahead of the decisive clash. We also turn our attention t...

The Cool Down Episode 8 sees Oliver Kidman join Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel once again as the Bailiwick Sports team round up another packed weekend of Jersey sport. Jersey RFC’s men make it 20 wins from 20 with another dominant display, while the women push unbeaten leaders Hove all the way in a competitive performance. In football, the Bulls boost their play-off hopes with victory over Eastb...

The Warm Up returns with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel, and a quick interjection from Oliver Kidman, as the team discuss Jersey's top sides heading into their season finales.  The business end of the season is here. This week, we look ahead to a huge test for Jersey Bulls as they host an Eastbourne Town side fresh off big results against Sittingbourne and Faversham – with the p...

Episode seven of The Cool Down reflects on a hugely successful weekend for Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel breaking down an unbeaten inter-insular showing against Guernsey. Hockey takes centre stage as Jersey retain “The Big Stick” after going unbeaten across all six fixtures. We discuss the standout performances, including Robbie Forrest’s goal in the men’s 1s...

Episode seven of The Warm Up previews a weekend dominated by one of the biggest dates in Jersey’s sporting calendar, as Jersey hockey host Guernsey in a full inter-insular programme. Sports reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel are joined by men’s first-team player/coach Robbie Forrest, who becomes the podcast’s first guest as the trio discuss the six matches set to take place across the men’...

Episode six of The Cool Down reflects on a landmark weekend across Jersey sport. The headline story comes from rugby, where Jersey RFC sealed the league title and promotion back to the National Leagues with a dominant 38-7 win over Bracknell, securing their 19th consecutive victory and a third promotion in four seasons. We also break down Jersey RFC Women’s five-try performance against Canterbury,...

Episode six of The Warm Up previews another packed weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett, Elliot Corbel and Oliver Kidman breaking down the biggest fixtures, key storylines and potential milestone moments ahead. There could be a title-winning moment in rugby this weekend as Jersey RFC travel to Bracknell knowing victory would secure the Regional South 1 Central crown. W...

Episode five of The Cool Down reflects on another powerful weekend for Jersey sport, with unbeaten runs stretching across multiple teams and momentum building at exactly the right time of the season. The Jersey Bulls continued their impressive 2026 form with another disciplined display, maintaining their unbeaten start to the calendar year and keeping the pressure firmly on the play-off places. Wi...

Episode five of The Warm Up previews a huge weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel breaking down the biggest fixtures, the key storylines and the potential season-defining moments ahead. The Jersey Bulls head to Sevenoaks Town on Friday night under the lights, unbeaten in 2026 and sitting just one point outside the play-off places. With ten games remain...

Episode four of The Cool Down dives into a massive weekend across Jersey sport, with Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel unpacking the biggest talking points. At Springfield, Jersey Bulls delivered a huge 1-0 win over third-placed Faversham Town to keep their play-off hopes alive. With the Bulls now level on points with Whyteleafe and Sittingbourne, albeit having played more games, t...

Episode four of The Warm Up dives into a massive weekend across Jersey sport, with our Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel, joined by a not-so-special guest.  Jersey Bulls host third-placed Faversham Town in what could be their toughest remaining test of the season. With the Bulls just outside the play-off spots and the run-in shaping up favourably, we discuss whether this is a free...