Best Ireland Sports Podcasts (2024)

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S08E23: Euro Review/Preview & Greg Cunningham Chat 1:04:36

35m ago1:04:36

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The boys are sort of back in town, if not in the same room, as post-Euros Dan reflects on the contrast between the glory of Germany and the survival instincts of Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght on Tuesday night. Johnny was there for the great escape, catching words with Johnny Kenny, the hero of the first half hour, before waking on Wednesday to confir…

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GAA Daily | Anticipation builds ahead of All Ireland Final 8:21

16m ago8:21

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On Thursday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Clare boss Brian Lohan on the atmosphere of an All Ireland Final Cork captain Sean O'Donoghue on facing the Banner And Cork legend Seanie McGrath on the Rebels' 1999 Silver Jubilee celebrations…

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JULIE-ANN RUSSELL | From 4-year absence to goal here | More games in Cork, please! | OTB Breakfast Soccer 13:21

2h ago13:21

13:21

Galway United & Republic of Ireland star Julie-Ann Russell joined Off The Ball Breakfast after marking her return to international football with sensational and vital goals against France and England in the Euro 2025 qualifiers! With Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players’ Association. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIV…

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The extratime Football Podcast - Season 12 - Episode 22 40:24

3h ago40:24

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this week's pod Luke Jordan and Macdara Ferris begin with a quick look back at the Euros now that the dust has settled on Spain's win. They discuss some of the standout players of the tournament and give their assessment of the competition. Then the talk turns …

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S08 E23: Euro Review/Preview & Greg Cunningham Chat 1:23:54

39m ago1:23:54

1:23:54

The boys are sort of back in town, if not in the same room, as post-Euros Dan reflects on the contrast between the glory of Germany and the survival instincts of Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght on Tuesday night. Johnny was there for the great escape, catching words with Johnny Kenny, the hero of the first half hour, before waking on Wednesday to confir…

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The England Job, Rory's Blocks, Frawley's Future 47:00

13h ago47:00

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Welcome to our weekly best of the world service show. We discuss Southgate's departure, disharmony in the Bellingham/England camp, the contenders to take over, Rory's blocks, Heimer's arrival and Frawley's future. Join the party for a fiver a month – there’s no contracts, no hidden fees and no ads. Go to secondcaptains.com/join for details. Hosted …

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Stacey Flood | Irish Rugby 7s Star | Eying up Olympic opener with GB | Off the Ball 22:46

24m ago22:46

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Aisling O'Reilly spoke with soon-to-be Olympian, Stacey Flood who is currently in Tours in France with the Irish 7s team in preparation for their first game in the Olympics on Sunday, July 28th when they play Great Britain. Off the Ball To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join…

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GAA Daily | Clare and Cork prepare for Croke Park showdown 7:11

1h ago7:11

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On Wednesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Cork's Niall O'Leary on Sunday's All Ireland Final Clare's Tony Kelly on their amazing turnaround against Kilkenny Paddy Andrews on what it's like preparing for an All Ireland Final…

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SUE RONAN: Ireland's top marks vs French, can Girls in Green kick on? | OTB Breakfast Soccer 15:46

44m ago15:46

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Former Ireland manager Sue Ronan joined Off The Ball Breakfast with reaction to Ireland's impressive 3-1 win over World #2 side France (still can't believe I'm typing this), and her thoughts on the current health of Eileen Gleeson's side, as the Euro 2025 playoffs come into focus... With Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players’ Asso…

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Girls in Green stun France in Cork! | Reaction with Kathleen McNamee | OTB Breakfast Soccer 31:27

43m ago31:27

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Ger, Eoin & Cathal kick off Wednesday's Off The Ball Breakfast with reaction to Ireland's huge 3-1 win over France in their Euro 2025 qualifier in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night, as Kathleen joins live to give reaction to a historic evening for Eileen Gleeson's side! With Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players’ Association. Catch Off …

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Ciaran Frawley's future, Ireland's achievement and Andy Farrell's triumph 1:03:43

28m ago1:03:43

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Ruaidhri O'Connor joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery to reflect on Ireland's famous win over South Africa on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast. Ciaran Frawley was the hero with a late drop goal and once again his future at Leinster is a big topic of discussion. The lads break down Ireland's stellar first half, South Africa's comeback…

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Hurling: Jamesie O’Connor joins the bumper All-Ireland final preview 1:16:28

36m ago1:16:28

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Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney were joined by Clare legend and Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O'Connor in this in-depth breakdown of Cork v Clare in this Sunday’s Liam McCarthy decider. The team recall their preparations for All-Ireland finals in their own careers, including the importance of getting the game out of your head …

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IRELAND 3-1 FRANCE: O'Sullivan scores on Cork homecoming | Seeding secured | THE FOOTBALL SHOW 17:35

6h ago17:35

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Ireland international Ciara Grant and OTB's Kathleen McNamee joined Will O'Callaghan on The Football Show after Ireland's 3-1 win against France at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Football on OTB with William Hill.

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Rugby Daily | Prosecutors open Jaminet case, Leinster confirm prop arrival, WXV fixtures announced 3:41

2h ago3:41

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on the scandals rocking French rugby. Melvyn Jaminet is subject of an investigation by the Paris prosecutor's office, and Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou remain detained in Mendoza. Leinster confirmed the worst-kept secret in rugby. And Ireland's fixtures for this year's WXV are revealed.…

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GAA Daily | Darran O'Sullivan on Kerry's defeat to Armagh, Cork and Clare prepare for Final 7:13

33m ago7:13

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On Tuesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Darran O'Sullivan on Kerry's defeat to Armagh Excitement builds ahead of the All Ireland Hurling Final And Gavin Devlin is back in at Louth

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The French land in Cork - can Ireland round off Euro group with win? | Rachel O'Sullivan | OTB Breakfast Soccer 11:04

2h ago11:04

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Rachel O'Sullivan from Girls on the Ball joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland gear up for their final Euro 2025 qualifying group game against a young yet still fearsome France at Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening. With Optimum Nutrition, proud sponsors of the Gaelic Players’ Association. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday morni…

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Armagh knock Kerry out, Galway outlast Donegal, Chase for Sam is on as Winter begins in the Kingdom 1:15:00

32m ago1:15:00

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Well, well, well - the 2024 All-Ireland final is set in stone, Armagh vs. Galway. Paddy and James are back with Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod as we get stuck into a savage weekend of Gaelic Football. (01:00) - All-Ireland finalists confirmed. Pod Roadshow plans! (05:00) - How Armagh defeated Kerry - the chances, the gamepl…

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Kiss Cams in Croker, novel final pairings and the All C̶o̶r̶k̶ Ireland hurling final preview 1:10:07

1h ago1:10:07

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On this episode of the GAA Hour, Dan Casey is joined by Seamus Brady of An Cluiche to discuss to All Ireland football semi finals as well as previewing the All Ireland hurling final! They discuss Should O'Connor leave Kerry? Novel final pairings The DJ in Croker getting a raise Final ticket uproar and the hurling final preview! All of this and more…

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Football: Donegal feel Michael Murphy’s absence; Armagh’s statement victory 52:55

1h ago52:55

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Galway and Armagh have made it to the All-Ireland final, each showing resilience late on to power past Donegal and Kerry respectfully. Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery to discuss the key differences between the finalists and those who fell this weekend, including how David Clifford didn’t look his usual self, how Armagh have bonded u…

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The COYGIG Pod Ep.125 | Ireland land in Cork, the need for consistency, French await 29:59

1h ago29:59

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Kathleen and Karen reflect on Irish defeat to England but an important goal for the Irish and Julie-Ann Russell. We also look ahead to the team hosting France in Cork for the final group game of the campaign, the U19's at The Euros and the Katie McCabe links to Lyon. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on O…

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Ep 2995: Armagh Elation Once Again, Galway Guided By Johno, Alcaraz's World - 15/07/2024 1:06:38

24m ago1:06:38

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Kieran McGeeney joined the Armagh senior panel for pre-season training in 1989. Thirty-Five years ago. On Saturday in Croke Park he led his county to their fifth ever All-Ireland Final. There they will face Galway. Neither county were a red-hot favourite when the ball was thrown in on this Championship back in April, McGeeney dealing with internal …

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GAA Daily | Galway to face Armagh in the All Ireland Final, Down crowned Tailteann Cup champions 9:25

19h ago9:25

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On Monday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Galway beat Donegal to reach the All Ireland Final Armagh are back in the decider for the first time in over 20 years And Down are the Tailteann Cup champions

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THE HURLING POD: 'Your gut is telling you Clare and mine is telling me Cork' | Who'll win the All-Ireland final? 1:02:49

26m ago1:02:49

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As Cork and Clare prepare to contest this Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling final, former winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to try and predict where the game will be won and lost. Naturally, the lads can't agree on a winner, where Clare should play Tony Kelly, or who Cork should use to make him... Tickets are still avail…

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Ep 2994: Spain Show Europe How To Play (Again), England's Years Of Hurt: 58 - 14/07/2024 1:11:40

18m ago1:11:40

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How should we play this game? We turn and ask Spain and once more they show and tell. Tonight they won their fourth European Championship, playing in a manner befitting of champions. To Iniesta, Xavi, Pique, Busquets, Alonso and Alba now add Rodri, Laporte, Cucurella, Yamal and Williams. By the time the World Cup comes around England will have been…

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Instant reaction: Ciaran Frawley drop goal seals famous win in South Africa 33:54

3d ago33:54

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Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Will Slattery to digest Ireland's famous win in South Africa after Ciaran Frawley's late drop goal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 35 17:22

5d ago17:22

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts It has been a busy week of football action, and Friday night saw a number of interesting ties in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division as well as a full round of fixtures in the First Division. Meanwhile, in Norwich, the Republic of Ireland Women’s Team faced …

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Jamie Finn: England/Ireland, Denise O'Sullivan's best position & ACL recovery 12:41

1d ago12:41

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by the Irish international Jamie Finn on Friday's Off The Ball. As well as looking ahead to this evening's game against England in Carrow Road, Jamie also told us how she's getting on with her recovery after suffering an ACL injury earlier this year. In association with William Hill…

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Kathleen McNamee: English challenge, Ireland's style & lingering issues with player development 22:50

1d ago22:50

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by OTB's own Kathleen McNamee on Friday's Off The Ball. Ahead of this evening's clash between England and Ireland at Carrow Road, Kathleen came to us live from Norwich to chat about what would constitute a good night for Eileen Gleeson's side against the reigning European champions. In association with William Hill…

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GAA Daily | Armagh and Kerry name teams, Shane O'Donnell on Clare's All Ireland in 2013 8:56

1d ago8:56

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On Friday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Kerry and Armagh name their teams for the All Ireland Semi Final Team news ahead of the Tailteann Cup final And Shane O'Donnell on Clare's win over Cork in 2013

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Episode 10: Remembering John O’Mahony 1:13:17

1d ago1:13:17

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The passing of the legendary ‘Johnno’ has cast a long shadow across Mayo, the West of Ireland and the GAA world this week. Mike is joined by Edwin McGreal, Martin Carney, Andy Moran and Stephen Drake to talk about John’s life and his legacy, and why he will always be remembered as both one of the great Gaelic football managers and a gentleman.…

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OTB Rugby Daily | Major bombshell in team selection for second South Africa Test 4:52

2d ago4:52

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell has named his starting team to face South Africa in the second and final test of their series and Fiona Hayes gives her reaction.

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Yamal Makes His Mark, England's Destiny, Cork Get Cooking, The Dentist's Chair 36:03

2d ago36:03

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We've had a mad busy week on the World Service between an All Ireland Hurling Championship for the ages, Lamine Yamal marking his spot on the world stage and England making a second consecutive Euros final. All that before you throw in the announcement of Heimir Hallgrímsson as the new Republic of Ireland Head Coach. Join the party for a fiver a mo…

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Ireland team reaction - Andy Farrell drops Peter O'Mahony for Springboks rematch 22:14

2d ago22:14

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Ruaidhri O'Connor joins Will Slattery to discuss the Ireland team announcement and Andy Farrell's decision to drop Peter O'Mahony for the second Test against the Springboks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Ireland's new manager unveiled - Heimir Hallgrímsson Press Conference | OTB SOCCER 28:33

2d ago28:33

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Ireland's new manager Heimir Hallgrímsson spoke in front of the press for the first time today, after being announced by the FAI after 231 days without a manager yesterday. Off The Ball Football w/ William Hill.

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Eileen Gleeson & Aoife Mannion speak ahead of Ireland's game vs. England | OTB Soccer 11:05

2d ago11:05

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Eileen Gleeson and Aoife Mannion spoke to Kathleen McNamee at Carrow Road on Thursday ahead of their European qualifying game vs. England on Friday. Both spoke about the recent RTÉ and Sunday Independent investigation as well as how the team has been preparing this week. Football on Off the Ball with William Hill.…

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GAA Daily | Football Semi finals preview, Patrick Horgan on Cork's performances 7:42

2d ago7:42

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On Thursday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: All Ireland Semi Finals on the horizon in Croke Park Laois manager Justin McNulty on the Tailteann Cup final And Patrick Horgan on Cork's performances so far

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Football: Reaction to Mickey Harte’s exit; David Clifford is Kerry’s sleeping giant 35:57

3d ago35:57

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The All-Ireland semi-finals are coming into view, and Dick Clerkin, Donnchadh Boyle and Will Slattery teamed up to preview Kerry’s duel with Armagh and Galway’s date with Donegal. But first, the team gave their response to the news that just months after winning a National League title, Mickey Harte has left the Derry job - and the turnaround from …

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GAA Daily | Brian Lohan on facing Cork, Down prepare for Tailteann Cup Final 9:00

3d ago9:00

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On Wednesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Clare boss Brian Lohan on facing Cork in the All Ireland Final Down prepare for the Tailteann Cup final And Andy Moran on the late, great John O'Mahony

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The COYGIG Pod Ep.124 | No McCabe for England, Miedema to City breaks Kathleen's heart 42:15

3d ago42:15

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Kathleen and Karen are back for the international window and look ahead to Ireland's trip to England for the European Qualifier. We also react to a busy opening week of the transfer window with Miedema's City move and Manchester United's exodus. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in associ…

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The extratime Voice Notes Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 34 21:45

3d ago21:45

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Send your your thoughts, opinions or feedback on any topics discussed on our podcasts On this edition of the Voice Notes podcast with Oisin Langan, we hear from: Barry Murphy on Shamrock Rovers in Europe and Pickford's penalty exploits. Support the Show.By extratime.com

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S08E22 LOI in Europe with Barry Murphy 45:20

8d ago45:20

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It's just after the final whistle in Iceland, and no, not the one Mum's go to, so we look at the game with old friend Barry Murphy who married his debs date and ain't happy with certain goalkeeping pundits. We've also got a Derry double act with Hoban and Higgins and Dan stops by from the semi to pose a perplexing quiz question. No Collar & Cuff ma…

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Caelan Doris vs Luke Pearce, Irish mistakes and South Africa's new style 56:35

4d ago56:35

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Ireland's relationship with referees is in the spotlight after the opening Test match defeat to the Springboks on Saturday. Luke Fitzgerald and Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Will Slattery on The Left Wing podcast, with Caelan Doris' interactions with referee Luke Pearce a major discussion point. South Africa's more attacking style of play also caught th…

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Rugby Daily | Rassie responds to 6-2 criticism, France pair arrested, U20s helped by rain 10:44

4d ago10:44

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Springboks team news ahead of Saturday's second test in Durban. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who claps back at Matt Williams' 6-2 criticism, plus Bongi Mbonambi hails the influence of Jerry Flannery. France's tour of South America has been mired in scandal, Richie has the latest on the pair …

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GAA Daily | Patrick Horgan on the All Ireland Final, Mickey Harte departs Derry 7:52

4d ago7:52

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On Tuesday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Cork's Patrick Horgan on their All Ireland Final with Clare Richie Hogan on what went wrong for Kilkenny Mickey Harte says farewell to Derry

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Keep The Faith: Andy Moran remembers the great John O'Mahony | The Football Pod Special 51:29

5d ago51:29

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Andy Moran joins Tommy Rooney for a special episode of The Football Pod where we pay tribute to his friend and mentor, the late, great John O’Mahony who passed away on Sunday. (01:00) - Remembering John O’Mahony; from Ballaghaderreen, to Football in the 90s and all the influence in between. (31:00) - Andy Moran on stepping away from Leitrim and the…

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The drive for five crashes to a halt, inconspicuous Clare and should Galway manage from within? 1:12:03

8d ago1:12:03

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Dan Casey was joined by Seamus Brady and Matthew Hurley to discuss all the weekend's action before previewing the football semi finals! They review Cork's amazing win over Limerick and the not so amazing Clare's win over Kilkenny They also head to 'Take Yer Point' to chat the good and bad before heading to the football semi final previews All of th…

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Hurling: Barry Nash’s absence felt as Cork stall Limerick’s drive for five 1:01:29

5d ago1:01:29

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It will be a Cork v Clare All-Ireland final, and the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up to break down how each team made it over the line. Limerick’s drive for five stalled after a thriller with the Rebels - John asks if they were too slow to make the changes needed to keep pace with a Cork team who …

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Ep 2988: Ireland Get Boks’ed, Pickford's Magic Bottle, Le Pen Le Loser - 07/07/2024 1:05:21

5d ago1:05:21

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Saturday in Pretoria was supposed to be many things, a battle between two teams who don’t like each other very much, the teams ranked 1 and 2 in the world, a chance for Rassie Erasmus to finally coach a team to victory over Ireland… in the end, it came down to 2 hours of watching to see if James Lowe had stepped out of touch in various weird and wo…

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GAA Daily | Cork advance to face Clare in the All Ireland Final 8:02

5d ago8:02

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On Monday's GAA Daily on Off The Ball with Optimum Nutrition, Official Performance Nutrition Partner of the Gaelic Players Association: Cork book their place in the All Ireland Final Rebels boss Pat Ryan on managing the hype over the next two weeks Clare boss Brian Lohan on their win over Kilkenny

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THE HURLING POD LIVE: Cork end Limerick's 5 in-a-row bid | Clare see off the Cats 1:13:53

6d ago1:13:53

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All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan on a live edition of the pod to take your questions after this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals. Limerick's bid for five-in-row All-Ireland titles was brought to a halt by a brilliant Cork performance which saw the Rebels set up a repeat of the 2013 decider against Clare. Cl…

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