The Sports Podcast

The Cool Down | 16 | Women's Muratti Masterclass, Jersey Cricket Win and Nowacki's National Record

This week on The Cool Down, we break down yet another huge weekend for Jersey sport. The Women’s Muratti takes centre stage after Jersey thrashed Guernsey 6-1 at Springfield despite the visitors playing three tiers higher in English football. We discuss standout displays from Holly Sundby, Anita Tavares and Shana Dolbel as Jersey reclaimed the trophy in style. We also round up another strong showing from Jersey’s walking football sides, local cricket action across Division 1 and 2, and Jersey’s victory over Guernsey in Cyprus. There’s more football success too as St Paul’s lift the Jeremie Cup with a 3-1 win over St Martin’s in Guernsey, continuing an exceptional season for the young squad. The pair also discuss Jersey's brightest star in Filip Nowacki as he continues to shock the world of swimming breaking yet another British record. Plus - basketball inter-insular wins, Oliver Kidman’s muay thai debut, and another disastrous week of Fixture Forecast predictions.

The Bailiwick Sports Podcast | Holly Sundby Women's Muratti preview

Women’s Muratti captain Holly Sundby joins Archie Corbett for a special episode of The Bailiwick Sports Podcast ahead of Saturday’s huge inter-island clash at Springfield Stadium. Looking to avenge last year’s 2-1 defeat to Guernsey, Sundby discusses Jersey’s preparation, the importance of focusing on performance over occasion, and why the squad are confident heading into one of the biggest fixtures in Channel Islands football. She reflects on the impact of the Jersey Bulls Women setup, praises Anita Tavares ahead of her first Muratti appearance after a standout season, and highlights the passion brought by coaches Chad Morris, Harry Walker and Laura Riley. Sundby also opens up on her journey into the captaincy role, the close-knit nature of the squad, and why strong home support could make all the difference, with more than 300 tickets already sold ahead of kick-off. Plus, hear why she believes Jersey can reclaim the trophy on home soil and why she hopes the celebrations are “bigger and better” this time around.

The Warm Up | 16 | Women’s Muratti, Guernsey Cricket Clash & Basketball Showcase

It’s another huge weekend of inter-island sport. This week on The Warm Up, we preview the Women’s Muratti Vase as Jersey look to reclaim the trophy at Springfield after back-to-back defeats to Guernsey. We also build up to a massive cricket clash in Cyprus as Jersey face Guernsey in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A, with a place in the next qualification stage on the line. There’s more football across the water too, with St Paul’s travelling to Guernsey for the Jeremie Cup final against St Martin’s. Basketball takes over the Island this weekend as Jersey hosts a four-day junior tournament featuring sides from Essex, Guernsey and  Luxembourg, while Oliver Kidman prepares for his muay thai debut at the Blood Fitness white collar event. Plus - Fixture Forecast rolls on with another round of local cricket predictions.

The Cool Down | 15 | Siam Success, Muratti Heartbreak & Rozel Silverware

This week on The Cool Down, we break down one of the biggest sporting weekends of the year. Jersey Women’s rugby side make history with their first ever away Siam Cup victory, edging Guernsey 20-19 in captain Katie De La Cloche’s final match leading the team. We hear from Katie De La Cloche herself after a dramatic and emotional triumph at Footes Lane. The men’s Siam Cup brought more drama as Jersey pushed Guernsey all the way in a thrilling 35-28 defeat despite late tries from Fergus Ludlam and Jerry Sexton. In football, Jersey suffered Muratti heartbreak at Springfield as Guernsey claimed a 2-1 win in a heated encounter which ended with scuffles at full-time. Hear post-match reaction from Jack Cannon and Toby Ritzema. There’s also silverware for Rozel Rovers as the men lift the JFA Bowl and the women complete a sensational treble-winning campaign. Plus, Jersey Bulls Girls continue their unbelievable debut season with Sussex County Cup glory, and Jersey Cricket make the perfect start to World Cup qualifying in Cyprus with wins over Switzerland and the hosts.

The Warm Up | 15 | SUPER SATURDAY: Siam Cup and Muratti previews

It’s the biggest rivalry weekend of the year. This week on The Warm Up, the focus turns firmly towards Muratti and Siam Cup action as Jersey’s footballers and rugby players prepare for huge inter-insular battles with Guernsey. We reflect on three special Bailiwick Sport feature podcasts released this week, hearing from Muratti captain James Querée, Jersey RFC men’s captain Evan Whitson and women’s captain Katie De La Cloche ahead of massive contests across the water and at Springfield Stadium. Elsewhere, Jersey Cricket begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifiers campaign in Cyprus under Charles “Chuggy” Perchard, with all matches available to stream live on ICC.tv. There is also silverware on the line locally as Jersey Wanderers Reserves face Rozel Rovers in the JFA Bowl final, while Jersey Ladies Volleyball head into regional competition after an unbeaten domestic season without dropping a set. Plus, we round up the latest women’s football action as the Sylvia Spinola Memorial Cup reaches its conclusion.