Best David Cooney Podcasts (2025)

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Rugby Daily | 2 new central contracts, Furlong fitness latest, ROG help at La Rochelle? 9:44

28m ago9:44

9:44

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two players moving to IRFU central contracts in the summer. There's an update on the health of the squad ahead of Saturday's crunch with France. The FFR have made contact with World Rugby over the discrepancies in the bans of Garry Ringrose and Romain Ntamack. And could Ronan O'Gara be gi…

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Field Trip: Activism Art Panel Recorded at WonderCon 35:06

3d ago35:06

35:06

Exactly the inspiration you need. Exactly the perfect time. Pass it on to anyone who loves art and/or speaking up. I went to Comic-Con’s little sister, WonderCon, to moderate a panel on protest art with expert Carol Wells, the founder of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics and C. Andrew Hall, from the Spesh Ep: Functional Magic's Environ…

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Rugby Daily | Soroka family affair, Hume reveals injury lows, Murray on leadership 13:11

3d ago13:11

13:11

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from the three provinces in action in the URC tomorrow. It's a Soroka family affair for Leinster who welcome Cardiff to the Aviva, and we hear from Leo Cullen. Ulster centre James Hume outlines the extent of his injury lows as Ulster prepare to entertain the Scarlets. And Connacht's Pau…

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Rugby Daily | Ringrose banned, trio retire, Munster's new man, Jones back with Boks 16:35

4d ago16:35

16:35

On a PACKED edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to the news that Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray are all retiring. We hear from Murray himself, who still has road to travel on the club front, as well as Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell. Alan Quinlan and Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis react to the appointment of…

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Reaction to Cian Healy, Conor Murray & Peter O'Mahony's international rugby retirement | OFF THE BALL 27:17

4d ago27:17

27:17

OTB's Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Richie McCormack react to the news that Cian Healy, Conor Murray & Peter O'Mahony will retire from international rugby at the end of the Six Nations. Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland.

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster all in on McMillan | Ep. 122 20:24

4d ago20:24

20:24

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the appointment of Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from July. There's also a preview of the clash with Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park, as the Reds look to maintain their decent URC form.…

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Guinness & Field of Vision | Transforming The Game For Visually Impaired Fans | Brian O'Driscoll 10:40

5d ago10:40

10:40

Brian O'Driscoll speaks to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane as Guinness partners with Field of Vision, the pioneers of fan inclusivity, to bring a revolutionary sensory experience to visually impaired fans at this year's Men and Women's Six Nations Championships. "Thanks to a cutting-edge device which uses a touch-based technology and a bespoke haptic…

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Rugby Daily | Hansen's new deal latest, Keenan hails Brian Fenton influence 9:31

5d ago9:31

9:31

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals. Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff. Brian O'Driscoll …

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Cardiology (THE HEART) with Herman Taylor 1:21:24

6d ago1:21:24

1:21:24

It beats. It throws blood. It breaks – but not if Dr. Herman Taylor can help it. He is a physician, professor and director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, and an absolute legend. Cardiology is a vast field but Dr. Taylor joined for a 101 on how the heart works, and how to take care of it. Get…

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Rugby Daily | Ringrose to learn fate, Daly injury latest, Nonu returns 10:06

6d ago10:06

10:06

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Garry Ringrose's disciplinary hearing. Munster count the cost of that ill-fated Ireland 'A' game at Ashton Gate, and we speak to John Ryan. Pete Wilkins also has injury concerns at Connacht, and he's provided an update on their out-half depth chart with JJ Hanrahan departing. Rob Russel…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | James Tracy's scrum analysis + Tommy Walsh's padel passion 11:18

6d ago11:18

11:18

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh looked back over the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Former Ireland hooker James Tracy analysed Ireland's scrum performance in Cardiff. OTB's own Kathleen McNamee helped prev…

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BONUS: DAVID GOUGH: Coming out in the GAA | Promoting a culture of inclusion | Settle In 39:56

6d ago39:56

39:56

In case you missed it, here is episode seven of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our Rugby fans! In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA. 'Settle In' on Off the Ball…

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Rugby Daily | Ringrose latest, Ulster's short-term prop cover, Lancaster's next stop 10:03

7d ago10:03

10:03

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you up to date with the Ireland news following an eventful weekend for both the men's sides that were in action. We have the latest on Garry Ringrose, and hear from Alan Quinlan on the centre's red card challenge in Cardiff. Ulster have been forced into signing short-term injury cover for their front…

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I doff my cap to you 1:02:51

7d ago1:02:51

1:02:51

The usual trio of David, Shane and Gav are joined by The 42's Emma Duffy. Sit back and enjoy the chat featuring LOI title contenders, Carla Ward's start to life with Ireland and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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OTB Breakfast Bite | 3 Men & A Principality | Wales v Ireland reaction 10:15

7d ago10:15

10:15

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan reviewed the weekend's Six Nations action, including Ireland's nervy win in Wales. We look back on a weekend when Liverpool moved 11-points clear at the top of the Premier League with Jonathan Wilson. OTB…

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Kara Cooney, "Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches" (American U in Cairo Press, 2024) 55:24

8d ago55:24

55:24

Today I talked to Kara Cooney about Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal Caches (American U in Cairo Press, 2024). The book is a meticulous study of the social, economic, and religious significance of coffin reuse and development during the Ramesside and early Third Intermediate periods, illustrated with over 900 …

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Rugby Daily | Easterby's warning, Gloucester sign Byrne, ROG on Australia links 12:46

10d ago12:46

12:46

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tomorrow in Cardiff. We hear from head coach Simon Easterby, Wales captain Jac Morgan, and Alan Quinlan on the big game. Gloucester have described the signing of Ross Byrne as a real coup. Ronan O'Gara gives OTB the latest on rumours he c…

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Rugby Daily | Ireland's Captain Dan, Sherratt responds to OTB Breakfast 13:52

11d ago13:52

13:52

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash of Wales and Ireland. We hear from interim head coach Simon Easterby on his decision to pick Dan Sheehan as captain, and the stories linking him with the Wales job. Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt's also made a raft of changes, and has responded to…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Mike Phillips & Mike Sherry preview Wales v Ireland 10:37

11d ago10:37

10:37

Welcome to Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize free sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Seamus Hickey previewed the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Galway hurling great and author Tony Óg Regan talks about his book MVP: Raise Your Game. Unlock Your Potential and sh…

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Rugby Daily | Byrne's Premiership move, Gatland speaks out, Cheika's return to Oz? 10:16

12d ago10:16

10:16

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential move to the English Premiership for Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne. We hear from Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw on this week's Six Nations clash with Wales. Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since leaving the Wales head coach's job. Michael Cheika has emerge…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Reds see off Scarlets | Ep. 121 16:41

12d ago16:41

16:41

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the win over Scarlets, Gavin Coombes' good run of form, Ireland's clash with Wales and more.

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Calcutta Cup preview + concussion in rugby 10:40

12d ago10:40

10:40

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show, Tom English looked back on Celtic's heartbreaking exit from the Champions League. We began our look ahead to the League of Ireland weekend with former goalkeeper Barry Murphy. And we were also joined by writer Sa…

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Erethizonology (PORCUPINES) with Tim Bean 1:12:56

13d ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Barbs. Grunts. Bone caves. Dogs who got too close. We got porcupines, folks. Dr. Tim Bean of Cal Poly is as charming an ologist you can get, fielding questions about porcupine squeaks, stanks, cartoonish noses, and some romantic gestures that will leave you wanting to bleach your brain. We also cover counting quills, male models, flim-flam about qu…

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Rugby Daily | Chicago return confirmed, trio to miss Wales clash, France go 7-1 9:05

13d ago9:05

9:05

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you confirmation of Ireland's return to Soldier Field in Chicago. We hear from Robbie Henshaw and Andrew Goodman ahead of Saturday's clash with Wales, as a trio of experienced players will miss the game in Cardiff. James Botham discusses the changes made by Matt Sherratt with Wales. France are set t…

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Rugby Daily | No need for Prendergast bulk, Franco Smith's come-and-get-me plea 10:23

14d ago10:23

10:23

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Ireland camp which has gone through significant change over the weekend due to injury. We hear from Aled Walters and Alan Quinlan on the Wales game ahead, and on Sam Prendergast's physical development. There's a new addition to the Wales coaching staff ahead of Ireland's visit to Car…

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Bohs/Rovers make history | Bradley blasts Heimir 57:43

14d ago57:43

57:43

The first weekend of the new League of Ireland season is reviewed by David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan. The trio were all in the Aviva Stadium for Sunday's historic encounter between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers (4:26). For all of the on the pitch action, it was actually off the field where the biggest moment of the day came, as Stephen B…

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Marek Kohn, "The Stories Old Towns Tell: A Journey Through Cities at the Heart of Europe" (Yale UP, 2023) 1:01:34

15d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Historic quarters in cities and towns across the middle of Europe were devastated during the Second World War—some, like those of Warsaw and Frankfurt, had to be rebuilt almost completely. They are now centers of peace and civility that attract millions of tourists, but the stories they tell about places, peoples, and nations are selective. They ar…

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Rugby Daily | Furlong doubt remains, Wycherley returns, Jaminet 'not a racist' 12:52

17d ago12:52

12:52

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp a week out from their Six Nations game away to Wales. Aled Walters provides us with a fitness update, and Garry Ringrose discusses his contentment with Simon Easterby's centre rotation. Josh Wycherley returns to the Munster fold for the first time since September.…

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Rugby Daily | Beirne and Ringrose pen new deals, Carbery on Ireland FOMO 8:16

18d ago8:16

8:16

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, new contracts for Ireland duo Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose. Bordeaux fly-half Joey Carbery admits it’s difficult for him to watch Ireland in the Six Nations, And Calvin Nash reveals there’s much more to come from the Men in Green as they chase a third title in a row. Rugby Daily on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Scarlets preview and Six Nations chat | Ep. 120 20:09

18d ago20:09

20:09

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes as they look ahead to the Scarlets clash at Thomond Park, discuss a new deal for Tadhg Beirne, and look at the Six Nations so far.

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OTB Breakfast Bite: Joey Carbery struggles with watching Ireland play 10:56

18d ago10:56

10:56

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. Things got started this morning with Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur James O'Dea looking back at the drama in last night's Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park. Gareth Roberts and Sarah Deboe, Liverpool and Everton supporters respectively, then…

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Rugby Daily | Hansen contract update, Easterby-Wales links, London Irish to URC? 9:14

19d ago9:14

9:14

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins offers a positive update on Mack Hansen's new contract, Will Greenwood gives his thoughts on whether Simon Easterby would be suited to the Wales head coach role, And London Irish saved by an Eddie Jordan-led consortium - are they on their way to the URC? Rugby Daily with Bank of Ireland. …

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Gatland goes and Greenwood 12:08

19d ago12:08

12:08

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Mayo legend Colm Boyle assessed the lay of the land after a couple of rounds of the Allianz Football League, and his own county's fortunes. The Hard Shoulder (and Dicksboro's) Kieran Cuddihy joins us for his '…

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Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE) Updated Encore with Dr. Robert Proctor 1:20:03

20d ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Yes, there is an -ology for that. And yes, we’re airing this episode -– with a ton of 2025 updates -– because it’s never felt more relevant. Dr. Robert Proctor is a Stanford professor of the History of Science and co-edited the book “Agnotology: The Making & Unmaking of Ignorance,” having coined the word 30 years ago. We chat about everything from …

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Rugby Daily | Gatland gone, Monaghan to miss W6N 12:59

20d ago12:59

12:59

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the news that has set the cat among the Six Nations pigeons with Warren Gatland leaving as Wales head coach. We hear from WRU chief executive Abi Tierney, and the man who has been installed as interim head coach - Matt Sherratt. Scott Bemand's revealed his Ireland squad for the Women's Six N…

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Rugby Daily | Murrayfield afterglow, Munster trio sign new deals 10:42

21d ago10:42

10:42

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to Ireland's bonus point win at Murrayfield yesterday. We hear from interim head coach Simon Easterby, man of the match Sam Prendergast and Alan Quinlan. A trio of Munster players have signed new contracts at the province. Leo Cullen discusses his returning international continge…

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The League of Ireland preview pod 1:14:14

21d ago1:14:14

1:14:14

This is one you've waited for: The 2025 League of Ireland preview podcast with David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan. The lads talk the LOI's continuing growth in popularity, whether it be Off the Ball's new radio deal, Virgin's TV coverage or the first ever official League of Ireland Fantasy Football game. (7:48) Gav discusses his poignant pi…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Prendergast's Lions audition 9:55

21d ago9:55

9:55

Welcome to Monday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite, your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, League Of Ireland director Mark Scanlon helped us break the news that Off The Ball will be broadcasting 30 live Premier Division matches this season. Alan Quinlan and James Tracy broke down Ireland's dominant …

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Astrid J. Smith, "Transmediation and the Archive: Decoding Objects in the Digital Age" (Arc Humanities Press, 2024) 42:34

21d ago42:34

42:34

Building on the field of modern archival practice, Transmediation and the Archive: Decoding Objects in the Digital Age (ARC Humanities Press, 2024) explores the possibilities of archival objects. Investigating material as diverse as early modern printed books, death masks, a spirit photograph, and a manuscript choir book, Astrid J. Smith interrogat…

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Magdalena Buchczyk, "Weaving Europe, Crafting the Museum: Textiles, History and Ethnography at the Museum of European Cultures, Berlin" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 53:48

21d ago53:48

53:48

Weaving Europe, Crafting the Museum: Textiles, history and ethnography at the Museum of European Cultures, Berlin (Bloomsbury, 2023) by Dr. Magdalena Buchczyk delves into the history and the changing material culture in Europe through the stories of a basket, a carpet, a waistcoat, a uniform, and a dress. The focus on the objects from the collectio…

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Rugby Daily | Changes for Scotland trip, ROG tackles Wallabies rumours, French club end Cooney hunt 10:34

24d ago10:34

10:34

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Sunday's Six Nations clash of Scotland and Ireland. We hear from Simon Easterby, Bundee Aki and Gregor Townsend. Ronan O'Gara tackles the rumours linking him with the Wallabies head-on. And a French club have turned their attentions to an Italian international having courted Joh…

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He is the blog 30:36

25d ago30:36

30:36

David Sneyd is joined by Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan to reflect on the big moves made by some of Ireland's stars in the January transfer window, including Mason Melia's record-breaking transfer to Shane's beloved Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rugby Daily | Schmidt leaving Wallabies, Munster's new centre, Ntamack apologises as Jalibert returns 10:01

25d ago10:01

10:01

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of, and reaction to, Joe Schmidt's impending departure as Wallabies head coach later this year. Munster have signed an Irish-qualified centre for next season. Romain Ntamack has apologised following his two-game ban, while Mathieu Jalibert returns in one of two changes for Le Crunch with E…

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'THIS IS LEINSTER' | Tania Rosser, Hannah O'Connor, Ruth Campbell & Eimear Corri 38:50

25d ago38:50

38:50

'This Is Leinster' is a five-part documentary series charting the 2024 Interprovinicial success for Tania Rosser and her squad, featuring exclusive conversations with head coach Rosser, and leading players Hannah O'Connor, Ruth Campbell and Eimear Corri. Cameron Hill caught up with the stars of the documentary at the premiere at the Bank of Ireland…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Scots special with Greig Laidlaw & Armando Iannucci 10:37

25d ago10:37

10:37

Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw helped us look ahead to Sunday's game with Ireland at Murrayfield. We also heard from The Roar's Christy Doran for immediate reaction to the news that Joe Schmidt will leave…

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BONUS: Sara Byrne on Sacrifices, Making the LPGA and Turning Pro | Settle In | Off The Ball 46:12

25d ago46:12

46:12

In case you missed it, here is episode five of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our rugby fans! Irish golfer, Sara Byrne joined Nathan Murphy in our sixth instalment of our 'Settle In' series. In this deep dive into her golfing career, Sara recounted the sacrifices she made to play golf as a young girl, her dreams of making the LPGA, and th…

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Rugby Daily | Furlong & McCarthy out, Marcus Smith to full-back, trio return for Ulster 12:08

26d ago12:08

12:08

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news from the Ireland camp ahead of Sunday's trip to Murrayfield. We speak to Dan Sheehan and scrum coach John Fogarty regarding the recent edge to Scotland fixtures. Both France and England are to change their 10s for Le Crunch on Saturday, while Richard Wigglesworth addresses concerns re…

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BONUS: Bohemians' mission to tackle football's lack of LGBTQ+ representation | Settle In 57:08

26d ago57:08

57:08

In case you missed it, here is episode five of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our Rugby fans! In the latest episode of 'Settle In,' Kathleen McNamee was joined by Jim McElroy from Bohemians' Pride Committee to talk about the club's trailblazing mission to make football a more welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community. From the whole club m…

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Hippopotomology (HIPPOS) with Rebecca Lewison 1:06:09

27d ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Do they sweat blood? Will one kill you? What are cocaine hippos? Is Moo Deng… okay? Actual real life Hippopotomologist Dr. Rebecca Lewison explains how hippos have some of the best – and worst – PR. We chat about pet hippos, subspecies, daily diets, the current state of hippo conservation, the absolute chaotic affection we have for pygmy hippos, th…

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Rugby Daily | Scotland add second row experience, Murley out of Le Crunch, Bell leaves Ulster, 10:00

27d ago10:00

10:00

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Gregor Townsend adding experience to his second row ahead of Ireland's visit to Murrayfield. Ronan O'Gara assesses Sam Prendergast's Six Nations debut. Jonny Bell is ending a 30-year association with Ulster, who have given an update on Ethan McIlroy's ACL injury. Wales haven't given up h…

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