Simon Winter
Simon Winter is an Irish sports journalist with over ten years in the industry. Best known for his time with Racing Post, Simon has also had work published by FST, Bloomberg Sports, bet365 and Paddy Power, among others.
A multi-sport enthusiast, Simon first broke into sports journalism as a hobbyist in 2010, though his pastime soon became a full-time pursuit once he got the bug. Simon is a Manchester United supporter, though he also follows his local Irish club, Wexford FC, just as closely.
14 Jun 09:43Who will Ireland be cheering for in Euro 2024?
It’s time to choose your fighter to knock out the Lions. So, if you want to place a few bets, cheer for the team likeliest to beat the English!
Simon Winter 
10 Jun 07:24The Irish Olympic Squad; Men’s Rugby 7s
As the Men's Rugby 7s tournament approaches, we’ve profiled the players you can expect to be included in the Ireland Men’s Rugby 7s squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Simon Winter 
05 Jun 04:47The Irish Olympian squad; field hockey
The Ireland men’s national field hockey team are heading to France in July to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and ‘The Green Machine’ will be determined to play with joie de vivre in Paris.
Simon Winter 
27 May 05:00It’s US Darts Masters time again
A star-studded line-up of 16 players will descend on New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday for the opening of this season’s third World Series event – the eagerly anticipated US Darts Masters.
Simon Winter 
20 May 08:33Adam Idah – Irish international and Celtic striker
With the summer fast approaching, Adam Idah’s future remains uncertain, though his sharp performances in the final third in Scotland would have lengthened his line of potential suitors.
Simon Winter 
15 May 10:07Will Gloucester or Sharks win at Tottenham?
Gloucester and Sharks have earned the right to compete for glory in the final of the 2024 EPCR Challenge Cup at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 24th May following another gruelling campaign on the Continent.
Simon Winter 
10 May 06:29Atalanta vs Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin on the 22nd – this should be a great game!
Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta booked their place in the Europa League final in Dublin on 22nd May, and the Aviva Stadium is gearing up to host what should be a fitting climax to the tournament.
Simon Winter 
06 May 10:55Ring of Fire – Usyk v Fury
The seismic showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia is scheduled for 18th May, where the two titans battle for the heavyweight crown.
Simon Winter 
03 May 10:45Will it be another Coolmore winner at the 2000 Guineas?
Newmarket will stage the first British Champions Series of the flat season with the eagerly anticipated QIPCO 2000 Guineas on Saturday, and we can expect a significant Irish influence.
Simon Winter 
01 May 04:47Horse racing venues: Curragh
The epicentre of Irish horse racing and the sport’s beating heart are found at the Curragh – an area that serves as a breeding ground for racing industry talent in Ireland.
Simon Winter 
29 Apr 05:30Will we ever see an Irish Kentucky Derby winner?
2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the Irish Kentucky Derby, but no Irish horse or trainer ever won the Kentucky Derby – let’s explore the chances.
Simon Winter 
24 Apr 05:19The growth of women’s soccer in Ireland
After making it to the World Cup for the first time in 2023, what does the future hold for the Irish women’s team in the Euros and beyond?
Simon Winter 
19 Apr 05:48Who’s Running in the 2024 London Marathon?
The 2024 London Marathon is scheduled to take place on 21st April with the event’s biggest-ever turnout. But who is in line to win the race in 2024?
Simon Winter 
10 Apr 12:40Will it be another Irish Grand National Winner in 2024?
The 2024 Grand National is finally on the horizon, and interest in the most eagerly anticipated race of the year at Aintree has never been higher.
Simon Winter