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 1 title. We also shine a light on the next generation, with St Paul’s U16s following in their footsteps with an impressive Upton victory of their own.

There was heartbreak for Jersey Hockey in London, as their incredible run to the England Tier 2 Final ended in the cruellest fashion – a penalty shootout defeat after a tightly contested 1-1 draw.

Jersey Cricket continue their preparation for World Cup Qualifiers on the international stage as they beat Denmark 2-1 in Svanholm whilst Division 1 began locally.

We round up a huge weekend in rugby, where Jersey impressed across the Junior Siam Cup, and dive into a dominant inter-insular showing from the Island’s darts players, who won five of seven trophies on home soil.

Plenty to get through – the highs, the heartbreak, and everything in between.

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 preparations continue, and captain Charles Perchard looks ahead to the challenge.

In football, newly-crowned Premiership 1 champions Jersey Wanderers travel to Guernsey to face Northerners in the Upton Park Trophy, Jersey champions versus Guernsey champions, with plenty on the line.

We also reflect on the Jersey Bulls’ cruel play-off exit on penalties, hear from Elliot Powell, and round up all the local action including women’s football, youth cup finals, Junior Siam Cup rugby, inter-insular darts and more.

Another massive weekend for island sport.

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 win over Hastings United.

In local football, Jersey Wanderers are Premiership 1 champions after finally getting over the line, while Jersey Under-16s completed a junior Muratti clean sweep with a superb 5-0 win in Guernsey. We also discuss the exciting news of young Sonny Cook signing for Plymouth Argyle.

Away from football, Paddy Gouge’s stunning unbeaten 207 steals the show in cricket, the Channel Islands golfers test themselves against
Hampshire, and Jersey dominate the squash and racketball inter-insular once again.

There is also rugby reaction, table tennis, bar billiards, and the latest Fixture Forecast standings as the title race tightens.

April 28, 2026