Best Glorious Rugby Podcasts (2025)

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Jekyll and Hyde 50:58

1d ago50:58

50:58

Episode Notes In which there is a quarter of an hour's general bafflement about the state of the team, musings on the league's general defiance of predictability, concerns about players compelled to inaction through injury, and a set of predictions that nevertheless express some confidence that Old Glory will return to form. About the hosts John Fi…

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World Service Rory Mania (And Other Less Important Sporting Events) 28:15

19h ago28:15

28:15

Well, that was something. Rory McIlroy's Masters win rightly managed to make it into most of our conversations this week, and we're not even done yet - Lawrence Donegan is slated to do his victory lap tomorrow on the World Service after finally seeing his pre-tournament prediction line up with reality. Ken also sat down with Sol Campbell yesterday,…

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Ep 3223: The Anti-McIlroy, Football: Better Than Ever (But Here are Some Suggestions Anyway) - 14/04/25 1:13:49

4d ago1:13:49

1:13:49

After Rory McIlroy’s open heart captivated the world last night, we identify the anti-McIlroy who has become the symbol of the Premier League 24-25. We survey the gallant efforts of the sports media to spin gold out of the straw of the past weekend and inspect some of the suggestions that have been put forward to revive football as a spectacle. Jon…

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Ep 3222: The Drought Is Over, The Grand Slam Secured, Long Live Rory McIlroy - 14/04/25 1:00:57

4d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

After what must surely have been one of the most amazing days of sport any of us has ever seen, Rory McIlroy did what it often seemed he never would: won at Augusta and joined the very, very short list of golfers who've won a career Grand Slam. And he did it in the most 'Rory McIlroy at The Masters' way imaginable. We're joined in studio by Malachy…

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Playing Our Game ft. John Rizzo 1:11:03

9d ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Episode Notes John Rizzo joins us to talk about what the team got wrong against LA and how the turned it around against Seattle last weekend. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorning Alistair Kirsch-Pool…

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Ken's Prem, Prince William's Tactics Truck, Bottle Cork, Responsibility For Rory 28:35

8d ago28:35

28:35

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu which this week includes Ken on his all-time Prem XI, Prince William's tactics masterclass before the Villa PSG game, Cork's march to an inevitable All Ireland hurling title and we ask Lawrence Donegan to take responsibility for Rory not yet winning The Masters. We also covered Munster's magic day in …

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Ep 3217: A Red Weekend, Crowley Does A ROG, The Coombes Block, Bonkers In Bordeaux - 07/04/25 51:44

11d ago51:44

51:44

If you felt some almost imperceptible shift in the world this weekend, the minutest tilting of the Earth on its axis, perhaps, there can only be one coherent explanation: it was the county of Cork and the province of Munster reclaiming their positions at the centre of the sporting universe. The first righting of the celestial wrong came in the Stad…

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Ep 3216: Damp Manchester, Kevin de Baller, Reynolds Is Cooking - 07/04/25 1:05:29

11d ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Ken, Branno and Mark went to Dalymount Park in search of vitriol - and they found it - but also nearly all of the other emotions on an evening that veered wildly between blind rage and helpless laughter. If everyone can agree the LOI is in a good place the same is not universally said of the Premier League where most of the teams are giving the imp…

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Let's Forget that one Happened 48:26

16d ago48:26

48:26

Episode Notes We try (unsuccessfully) to figure out the truly weird match against LA this past weekend, then preview to upcoming match against the Seattle SeaWolves. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorn…

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Ref Squid Games, Making Art, GAA Football Championship Preview 47:59

15d ago47:59

47:59

Welcome to our weekly World Service taster menu. Join in the fun for just a fiver a month – no contracts, no sign-up fee, no minimum stay, no hidden charges, and no ads. Head to secondcaptains.com/join for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 3211: Geordie JFK, Stadium Perverts, Dark Dalyer, Anna Livia - 31/03/25 45:49

18d ago45:49

45:49

The most cinematic moment in world football this weekend happened at Dalymount Park as Moses Dyer hammered in a killer second goal for Galway United to plunge Branno, among many others, into a world of pain. Today he takes us behind the veil of darkness as we try to reckon with Bohemians' 5 defeats in their last 6 games. We also discuss Newcastle's…

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Ep 3210: Crowley's Class, Connacht In Castlebar, Leinster Bite Sharks, Ireland Hammer Italy - 31/03/25 52:21

18d ago52:21

52:21

It was a positive weekend for Irish rugby with the women's team getting a near flawless 8 try victory in Italy, Leinster's B / C team taking down Siya Kolisi's star studded Sharks in Durban, Ulster showing further signs of life against the Stormers, and Munster's halfbacks steering them to a win over Connacht. And even Connacht, as bad as they were…

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That Felt Good 52:27

25d ago52:27

52:27

Episode Notes We revel in the glow of a rivalry win for a bit, then turn our sights to a potentially tricky opponent in LA. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorning Alistair Kirsch-Poole Writer/editor fo…

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David And Chantal Sneyd On The Failure Of The Irish Healthcare System To Provide For Their Son - 26/03/25 1:07:17

23d ago1:07:17

1:07:17

We have a special edition of the show for you today; we’re putting yesterday’s conversation with David and Chantal Sneyd about their son Dylan, out free to all. There was a phenomenal reaction from our members and we felt this one should be shared as widely as possible. When Dylan was two David and Chantal grew concerned that he hadn't yet started …

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Steve Williams: Life with Tiger, the falling out and his biggest regret 50:33

25d ago50:33

50:33

On this episode, Murray talks to arguably the greatest caddy in golf, Steve Williams. To celebrate the release of this book 'Together We Roared', Deaks and Steve talk about his 12 years caddying for the phenomenon that is Tiger Woods. Steve opens up about what their relationship was like, why they haven't spoken in recent years and his biggest regr…

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Ep 3205: The National Fun League, Faltering Dubs, Flynn's Shins, Meeting George Foreman - 24/03/25 50:48

25d ago50:48

50:48

Mayo and Kerry both spent time yesterday in the relegation zone, but they’ll spend this week looking ahead to a Division 1 final in Croke Park after a daft last day of the National Football League. Paul Flynn and Conor McManus look at this strange, fun, league campaign in full, with some flowers for newly-promoted Monaghan, and we go down through t…

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Ep 3204: Ireland Are Back - 24/03/25 1:15:57

25d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Two comeback wins in four days, new options announcing themselves all over the pitch - just a couple of months on from getting wiped out 5-0 by England, it feels as though things are going... well? Damien Delaney and Richie Sadlier join us to talk about the playoff victory against Bulgaria and where the Irish team is at, eight matches into Heimir H…

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Heimir Can't Stop Winning, 5,000 Throw-ins And The Truth, Moose's Caboose, The Nienaber Variable - 21/03/25 39:59

28d ago39:59

39:59

Let us take you by the hand and guide you through another week of independent, member-led broadcasting on the Second Captains World Service. This week we had Ken on victory in Plovdiv, Murph and Branno on The Moose's caboose, we discussed the ultimate "conesman" Anthony Barry and his 5,000 throw-ins, and with Ireland's recent slide in standards we …

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Old Glory is at a Crossroad 48:15

1M ago48:15

48:15

Episode Notes Recording in person in upper Senate park, we go over the schedule announcements from USA Rugby, why we have confidence in this team after a loss to Chicago, and where Old Glory can go from here. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy…

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Ep 3199: Carabaoway The Lads - 17/03/25 1:18:46

1M ago1:18:46

1:18:46

Dan Burn, Eddie Howe, Yasir Al-Rumayyan: they dream the same dream, they want the same thing. At least they all did at Wembley Stadium yesterday evening. As for tomorrow, who can say... Rory Smith of the Athletic joins us to talk about the game. How did Newcastle so comprehensively get the better of the league leaders? And how does the result affec…

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50 Caps + 100 Episodes ft. Jamason Fa'anana-Schultz 1:17:30

1M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Episode Notes Last weekend, Jama played his 50th March with OGDC, so we got the vice captain on to talk about his journey with Old Glory and where he's going from here. We also break down the Anthem win and preview a fearsome-looking Chicago side. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekl…

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Atleti And Liverpool Sink, Madrid And PSG Swim; Don McRae Writes Another Boxing All-Timer - 13/03/25 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

Let us take you by the hand and guide you through another week of independent, member-led broadcasting on the Second Captains World Service. Our first stop, the port of Stockholm via Darwin Nunez's - if not unforgivable then certainly unforgettable - penalty shootout miss against PSG on Tuesday evening. After a light lunch, we'll take in a conversa…

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Ep 3194: Ireland Caught In Speed Trap, Feeling Bleu, King Louis, Young Sam - 10/03/25 1:12:45

1M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Ireland only had to make four tackles in the opening 18 minutes of this game, and they were ahead against a Dupont-less France early in the second half. But it was a worrying capitulation after that as Galthie's men scored 42 points in a game that will linger long in the memory. We talk to Shane Horgan, Chris Jones of the BBC and Ruaidhrí O'Connor …

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Ep 3193: Let Them Eat Fruit - 10/03/25 1:13:34

1M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Anger stalks the land, as discontented fans rebel against owners, against prices, against the way the game is going - but is anybody listening? To answer this question we consider the case of the lesser-spotted Chelsea Football Club, with contributions from co-owner Todd Boehly and coach Enzo Maresca. If this is how things are in ‘real football’ th…

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Alisson The Prince Of Paris, Ireland Need Sangfroid Against France, Murph Says Oui To The FRC, Guelphmania 33:57

1M ago33:57

33:57

Ireland approach a grandchildren to tell time moment in the 6 Nations, Alisson Becker puts in a lifetimer of a performance against PSG in the Champions League last 16, Old Man Murphy likes life under Jim Gavin's rule enhancements: a small but hearty taste of our week on the World Service. If your appetite is sufficiently whetted, go to secondcaptai…

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Defeated, But Not Blown Away 48:08

2M ago48:08

48:08

Episode Notes After a frustrating loss at home, we break down where things went wrong, but also what things went right and why we're still confident for the future. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorni…

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John Adshead: The highs and lows of '82 and football's rise in NZ 42:17

2M ago42:17

42:17

On this episode, Murray talks to the first man to take New Zealand to a FIFA World Cup, former All Whites coach John Adshead. Deaks and John reflect on the success of his 1982 team, John gives his thoughts on rugby's current dilemma, the form of Chris Wood, and they discuss whether football is on the rise in New Zealand with the emergence of Auckla…

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Ep 3188: Inter Fort Lauderdale, Messi: Still Good - 03/03/25 49:16

2M ago49:16

49:16

Maybe he picked the wrong week to be away. Last week brought probably the decisive matches of the Premier League and a fight pitting Ian Harte against all the League of Ireland managers. This weekend was the FA Cup, arguments about the quality of balls, a story about a player disrespectfully bringing his dog to training. With the Champions League p…

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Ep 3187: Ireland V France Preview, Munster's New Chief, Felix Returns To SA - 03/03/25 54:53

2M ago54:53

54:53

Eoin McDevitt has been covering every corner of the island in the last couple of weeks, including a trip to Belfast on Saturday night for what turned out to be an explosive and highly controversial fight between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan. Last week Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony announced they would all retire from Irish rugby at…

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Axel Muller - Interview 25:05

2M ago25:05

25:05

Episode Notes Old Glory winger Axel Muller hopped on the pod to talk to us about his season-opening hat trick, trusting his teammates, his US eligibility, what it's like playing in different countries, and more. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Ha…

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Liverpool's To Lose, Andy Lee On Dubois Withdrawal, Down By The Lee, Save The Shot Stoppers 59:55

2M ago59:55

59:55

Welcome to our weekly world service best of show which this week includes Rory Smith and Wilson on Liverpool's seemingly unstoppable title march, Andy Lee on how he and his fighter Jospeh Parker coped with Daniel Dubois withdrawing from their title fight at such short notice, our chat down in Cork with the much decorated Olympic champion rower Fint…

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Back at Home 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

Episode Notes It's time for rugby in person again! San Diego is at the top of the standings and represent a formidable opponent, but Old Glory is due some revenge. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymornin…

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Ep 31802: Ireland Win In Wales, Ringrose's Red, Gibson Perks, Fenton Factor, Clifford's Celebration - 24/02/25 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

At 18-10 down and a man down, against a transformed Welsh team, Ireland were heading for one of the great 6N shock losses; but thanks to some pragmatism, some brilliant kicking by Gibson Park and James "air" Lowe, Easterby's side eked out a win in Cardiff to secure the Triple Crown and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive. We chat to Shane Horgan and …

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Ep 3181: Slots Machines, Chasing The GOAT In Vice City, United Take The Soup - 24/02/25 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

While our Chief Soccer Correspondent is chasing the GOAT in Miami, the rest of the football world continues to roll on, or in the case of the English Premier League the word trundle may be better applied, as Liverpool look to have it wrapped up in February. We have Dion Fanning in the studio and Mark Critchley on the line to look back at a weekend …

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Meeting The Pope, Bradley Takes On The FAI, Sharlene's Final Leg 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

Welcome to our weekly world service best of show which this week includes Charlie O'Leary meeting The Pope, Dion on Stephen Bradley taking on the FAI, Sharlene on the pressure of running the 400m relay final leg, plus we covered the 6N, Nunez's miss, City's fall and all the PL and CL stories and next week we review Man City V Liverpool and Wales V …

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The Shield is on the Table 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Episode Notes We breakdown the last-minute, season-opening win over Miami in detail. There was a lot to like, a lot to work on, but one thing is clear - lifting the shield at the end of the season is definitely on the table. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts…

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Ep 3176: Michael Murphy Is Back For Donegal, Zidane Reborn In Ballybofey, Dublin Get Their Second Wind - 17/02/25 45:36

2M ago45:36

45:36

With Ciarán Murphy (zero All-Irelands, zero All Stars) sidelined, Paul Flynn (six All-Irelands, four All Stars) joins us in the studio to look back at a gusty weekend of National League football, while Conor McManus (three All Stars, greatest Monaghan player in history) joins us on the line. We chat friend-of-the-show Michael Murphy's return featur…

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Ep 3175: SC's Dublin Derby Day Out, Bradley v Heimir, Amorim Bend Or Break, Moose On The Loose? - 17/02/25 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

We look back on yesterday's supersized Dublin derby: was it a great success, did Bohemians sell out their values, and does anyone care with the moose on the loose? We also discuss whether Stephen Bradley was right to BLAST Heimir Hallgrimsson for his tactless if generally complimentary pre-Christmas remarks about Shamrock Rovers. Gavin Cooney and J…

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Chris Dunlavey & Paul Sheehy - Interview and Season Preview 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

Episode Notes A bonus episode this week, OGDC co-owners Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy join us to chat about the upcoming season and what's changed at Old Glory DC. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorni…

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Blue Pod, Fair Means Or Foul, Moyenne Mbappe, Gatland's Legacy, Bad Sisters Big Break 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

‘All THIS?! FOR ONLY FIVE EURO A MONTH?!’, is what you’ll be saying after listening to this week’s World Service taster menu. Come see if our selection of tantalising hors d’oeuvres can’t tempt you to try our whole member-led, ad-free buffet? Head to secondcaptains.com/join for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Week 1 is Here! 46:13

2M ago46:13

46:13

Episode Notes With the season days away, we preview OGDC's first opponent, the Miami Sharks. We also talk through the new streaming deal, the controversial law changes, and whether everyone is underrating Old Glory this season. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Ho…

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Ep 3169: Magic Of The Cup?, Injury And Ange, Fatigue As Fuel For Arne - 10/02/25 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

The magic of the FA Cup cast its spell as Plymouth slew the giants of Liverpool - but is it really still magic if the giants don't care? Ange Postecoglou responded to another Tottenham defeat with a harrowing speech about the chronic injury situation. Is even the injury situation also all Postecoglou's fault? And does playing more games make you mo…

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Ep 3168: Slam Prendergast, Tartan Wilt, England's Glorious Fin, 6N Permutations - 10/02/25 56:49

2M ago56:49

56:49

10 points from 10, two of our three 6N rivals beaten, the three in a row still on, the slam still alive, and a young outhalf improving by the week - these are salad days for Irish rugby! We chat to Shane Horgan and Ruaidhri O'Connor about the win, a dismal Scottish display, Sam Prendergast's performance, French butchers, England finding their Fin, …

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The Rashford Discourse, LOI Legend Sean Gannon In Studio, Murph Yells at Lewis-Skelly Shaped Cloud - 06/02/25 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

'All THIS?! FOR ONLY FIVE EURO A MONTH PLUS VAT?!', is what you'll be saying after listening to this week's World Service taster menu. Come see if our selection of tantalising hors d'oeuvres don't tempt you to try our whole member-led, ad-free buffet? Just go to secondcaptains.com/join now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Position Previews 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

Episode Notes The week before the week before the season means its time to go through the full roster, position by position. It's a full breakdown of what to expect, with a sneak preview of an unannounced player hidden inside. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hos…

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Sir Richard Hadlee: the glorious 80s and the golden era of cricket 54:49

2M ago54:49

54:49

On this episode, Murray is joined by New Zealand cricket royalty, Sir Richard Hadlee. Deaks and Sir Richard discuss the rise of New Zealand cricket in the 70s and 80s, he shares in-depth memories from his career and reveals how he rates our recent cricket teams and their achievements. Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in sport f…

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Ep 3163: Ireland Work Out England, Crowley Carries It Home, Dan Knee, Maniac On The Floor - 03/02/25 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

At half time on Saturday a lot was on the line for Ireland as they trailed England 10-5; there was the 2025 6N, the shot at winning an historic three in a row, and there was the fear that a great Irish team was in terminal decline. Second half tries from Bundee, Beirne and Dan Sheehan put some of those issues to bed, and sent Irish fans home happy …

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Enjoying the Cold ft. Jason Emery 53:50

3M ago53:50

53:50

Episode Notes We had a chat with new OGDC center/flyhalf Jason Emery about the weather, his journey through MLR, and what he expects to bring to Old Glory this season. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymo…

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All Apologies, Negative Nellies, Lock Of The Week, Day Of The Jackals - 30/01/25 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

Welcome to our weekly world service best of show which this week includes Ken eating humble Arsenal pie and then hitting his apology quota for the year, a monster 6N preview, US Murph's lock of the week, Villa's victory and volatility, and a whole load of permutations. Join the party for just a fiver a month—no contracts, no sign-up fee, no minimum…

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Ep 3158: GAA 2.0, Tap And Go, 2 Point Arcs, Ciaran Whelan's Gloves, Conor McManus On Retirement - 27/01/25 55:45

3M ago55:45

55:45

At the dawn of a new era for Gaelic football we’ve got one of the greats of the last two decades, Conor McManus, on the show to talk about retirement and the GAA 2.0. With the Football League underway the ''New Rules'' are finally the rules. Paul Flynn and Conor chat to us about this brave new world of the tap and go, 2 point arcs, reduced shithous…

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