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

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 Premiership 1 title race edges closer to its conclusion with Jersey Wanderers and St Clement still battling it out.

We also cover domestic cup football, the return of the cricket season at Grainville, and a major off-island test for the Channel Islands’ top golfers in Hampshire.

Plus, inter-insular competition takes centre stage across squash, table tennis and bar billiards in another packed sporting weekend.

April 24, 2026

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 new campaign.

The pair also run through players to watch, rising young talent and some of the big names set to make their mark this summer.

Can James Duckett make it three Cricketer of the Year awards in a row? Will Grace Wetherall hold onto her crown? Or is it time for some new names to step up?

All that and more in this week’s special cricket preview episode.

April 22, 2026

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 win over Guernsey.

We also dive into dramatic cup action locally, Sam Quail’s brilliant Channel Islands final victory, and a huge moment for Filip Nowacki as he claims his first senior British title.

Jersey Cricket takes us to Lord’s and beyond, with Jersey’s comeback series draw against Scotland A, while rugby, volleyball and the latest Fixture Forecast standings round off another busy week.

Tune in and catch up on everything you need to know from the weekend in Jersey sport.\

April 21, 2026

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 on the inter-insular volleyball in Guernsey, Royals RFC on the road, Sam Quail’s Channel Islands final, and a young Jersey boxer chasing a national opportunity.

A full preview of what’s to come across the Island this weekend.

April 17, 2026

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 the Bulls Women continue their dominant push towards the title with another emphatic win.

We also round up local football, where league titles and cup finals take shape, and dive into golf’s opening major at La Moye Golf Club.

Plus, a look at bowls inter-insular success, and a preview of Jersey’s trip to Lord's Cricket Ground for a special clash with the Marylebone Cricket Club.

Plenty to get through and plenty to celebrate.

April 14, 2026