Best Final Furlong Podcasts (2025)

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Lambourn Does the Derby Double! But How Good Is He? The Filly we're backing for the Arc & 2YO Stars 1:30:16

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🎙 Final Furlong Podcast – Irish Derby Weekend Review & Future Stars Watch A blockbuster weekend at The Curragh delivered Classic glory, juvenile breakout performances, and some key clues for Autumn Group 1s. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Georgia Cox, George Gorman, and Jamie Wrenn to break it all down — with bold takes, betting insight, and future for…

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Lions overcome sticky start in Brisbane | Ireland's Tbilisi Test | The Rugby Show 45:29

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Joe is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Australia and Cian Tracey from Georgia to get all the latest news on the Lions and Ireland. Joe and Ruaidhri discuss all the talking points from the Lions' 52-12 win over the Reds, with Jack Conan among the Irish who impressed. Cian then dials in from Tbilisi to give the lowdown on the Georgian challenge that…

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Rugby Daily | Lions prep for Reds-letter day, Leinster draw La Rochelle... again! 10:17

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll hear from the Lions camp ahead of tomorrow's clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane, The Irish provinces find out their pool opponents for next season's European competitions, And an All Blacks legend slams France for sending a squad to New Zealand with a number of star playe…

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Bits & Bobs | Attending 147 All-Ireland finals | Harrington’s drive (thru) | Easterby's team talk 47:33

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Michael Verney, fresh from recording the Indo GAA podcast, joins Joe and Will for a Bits & Bobs where we begin with your barrage of emails, including tales of Croke Park, Joe’s erstwhile errors and a strained time in Lisbon … The team also talk about being in denial about how bad Gaelic football once was, Padraig Harrington’s admission of fast food…

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LIONS UNCAGED: BLAIR KINGHORN LANDS IN AUS AFTER PARTYING, ALEX CUTHBERT REACTS TO TOMOS WILLIAMS INJURY, JON FISHER ON LONDON IRISH AND MOVING TO QUEENSLAND REDS 41:55

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Alfie Reynolds brings you the latest episode of Lions Uncaged ahead of the British and Irish Lions match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane. We hear from full back Blair Kinghorn who explains how he had to fly down under immediately after the Tolouse top 14 celebrations. Wales and Lions legend Alex Cuthbert also gives his reaction to the devas…

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Stephen Bradley on career altering incident, leading Rovers & son's cancer diagnosis | Inner Drive 51:11

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Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top, and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had. Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop…

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Utah on commit watch, and a preview of the Utes’ season finale with the Kansas duo 1:02:47

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With 13 committed recruits for the 2026 class, Utah football remains in the hunt for several top-tier talent ahead of the upcoming season. Host Josh Furlong gives an update on who has recently committed, as well as the players to watch in the coming weeks. He also gives an update on the Jake Retzlaff situation. He closes out the show with the final…

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Football weekend | Superb Kerry break free | Jordan Morris brilliance | What next for Dublin? 1:12:48

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Conor McKeon and Philly McMahon join Conan and Joe in studio after a thrilling All-Ireland quarter-final weekend, with Kerry’s 15-minute demolition of Armagh to the fore - as are Jack O’Connor’s fiery post-game comments. The team also breaks down the individual flair injected back in the game - as shown by Meath’s Jordan Morris. Philly and Conor ta…

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Rugby Daily | 'This is proper touring now!' - Farrell selects his XV for the Reds + The Boks and Munster suffer an injury blow 13:15

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Andy Farrell names his Lions team to take on the Queensland Reds. Maro Itoje wanting to get stuck into things now. Tomos Williams tour is over. Jack Conan gets a go at number 8. And Munster dealt an injury blow ahead of next season. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #Ne…

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The danger of Lions 'politics' | The dark days of 2005 | Eddie O'Sullivan 55:50

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Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan to break down the Lions' win over the Western Force, discuss the team selection for Wednesday's game against the Reds and to look back on the disastrous tour to New Zealand in 2005. Eddie thinks Andy Farrell should be more mindful of the politics of a Lions tour in his media comments and says that it's too early to…

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LIONS UNCAGED: TOMOS WILLIAMS OUT REACTION, ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR REDS, HUGO KEENAN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND TOPSY ON THE ALL BLACKS 47:46

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Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's edition of Lion Uncaged following the British and Irish Lions 54-7 win against the Western Force. The big news of the day is that Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the tour with Ben White called up in his place, we'll hear Andy Farrell and Hugo Keenan's thoughts on that as well as break down Andy Fa…

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Lions Tour Special: Finn Russell puts himself in pole position for 10 jersey 23:37

3d ago23:37

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Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis review the Lions' opening game of the tour Down Under, a 54-7 victory over Super Rugby side Western Force. The Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast Lions Tour Special is brought to you in partnership with Dove Men+Care - the official Personal Care Product of choice for the British and Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS HAMMER THE WESTERN FORCE - REACTION FROM JOE McCARTHY, OLLIE CHESSUM AND BEN KAY 18:08

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Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged LIVE as the British & Irish Lions beat the Western Force in emphatic fashion live and exclusively on talkSPORT. You can hear former British and Irish Lion Ben Kay's immediate reaction to the performance as well as hearing from not one but two second rowers - As Ollie Chessum and the player o…

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Lions reaction | An emphatic win, a good day for the Irish - and a selection curveball? 23:06

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Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Perth to discuss the Lions' dominant 54-7 win over the Western Force. Joe McCarthy's outstanding outing, Tadhg Beirne's tough day and the Henry Pollock experience are all up for discussion. Ruaidhri also brings up the possibility that Andy Farrell might play his strongest team in the Wednesday fixtu…

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Bits & Bobs: All-Ireland mailbag | Mayo's McStay statement | Keith Andrews steps up 50:06

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Joe is joined by Conan and Will for a Friday edition of Bits & Bobs that covers the magic of All-Ireland final day, Keith Andrews' Brentford appointment and the way Mayo treated Kevin McStay. You have responded in droves to our request for your memories of All-Ireland final day - Joe reads out some memorable submissions while the lads also cover th…

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LIONS UNCAGED: WHAT HENRY POLLOCK REALLY LIKE BEHIND THE SCENES, FINAL LOOK AHEAD TO THE WESTERN FORCE, NIC WHITE RELISHING THE OPPORTUNITY TO FACE THE LIONS 40:08

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Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged as the Lions final preparations for their opening match down under against the Western Force get underway. We hear from Andy Farrell, Dan Sheehan and Tadgh Furlong as well as assistant coach John Fogarty. Superstar youngster Henry Pollock's miraculous rise from England under 20s to the Briti…

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The Rich Beem interview | The glory of winning a Major - and why he struggled after 49:47

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Joe chats to 2002 PGA Champion and Sky Sports golf analyst Rich Beem to discuss the story behind his Major championship win and how he struggled in the aftermath. Rich famously held off Tiger Woods at his peak to win at Hazeltine 23 years ago before finding it difficult to deal with the change in his life that followed. Joe and Rich compare his str…

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Curragh, Newcastle & York Betting Preview: Irish Derby Picks, 18/1 Tip & Northumberland Plate Bombs 1:49:23

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🎙 Final Furlong Podcast – Irish Derby & UK Group Weekend Betting Preview It’s a classic weekend of Group 1 action and high-stakes handicaps across The Curragh, Newcastle & York, and Emmet Kennedy is joined by George Gorman, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton to line up your best bets. ✅ Inside the episode: 🏇 Irish Derby (G1) – Can Aidan O’Brien dominat…

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Rugby Daily | Lions name their XV for the Force with Sheehan to skipper and Healy and PO'M get a final crack at Rassie's Boks 15:06

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Andy Farrell names his first Lions squad Down Under. Dan Sheehan on leading by example. Pierre Schoeman on what it means to represent the Lions. Mike Prendergast on gelling the Irish players and staff. And Cian Healy and Peter O'Mahony make their final bow this weekend. Rugby on…

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LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES FIRST SQUAD DOWN UNDER, DAN SHEEHAN EXCLUSIVE, TADGH FURLONG FEELING THE PRESSURE, TOPSY OJO HITS BACK AT CAMPESE 40:07

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Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you todays edition of Lions Uncaged on the day Andy Farrell announced his first Lions squad down under! The man of the moment was Dan Sheehan after being named captain on his Lions debut and we hear exclusively from him, Tadgh Furlong was punchy when asked whether the squad is feeling the pressure and Topsy hits b…

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Lions latest | Captain Dan Sheehan, the Irish advantage & Furlong's recovery 48:56

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Joe is chatting all things Lions with Ruaidhri O'Connor, who has landed in Australia after a 16-hour flight. Andy Farrell has named his second Lions team, with eight Irish players starting this Saturday against the Western Force. Joe and Ruaidhri discuss the decision to make Dan Sheehan captain, the Irish vs UK narrative that is developing and pick…

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Lions Tour Special: Sheehan skipper as Lions need to hit the ground running in Perth 21:29

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Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis assess Andy Farrell's selection for the opening tour match with Western Force. The Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast Lions Tour Special is brought to you in partnership with Dove Men+Care – the official Personal Care Product of Choice for the British and Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Tomás Ó Sé | 'Startled earwigs', Kerry's Clifford reliance & Donegal's tough assignment 50:20

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Joe is joined by Tomás Ó Sé to preview a blockbuster All-Ireland quarter-final weekend with the clash between Armagh and Kerry the pick of the bunch. Tomás discusses the pressure on David Clifford to carry the Kingdom, Armagh's mental strength and the difficulty in judging Dublin. Monaghan's upset potential against Donegal and an intriguing Galway …

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Conor Niland on tennis | Ireland's issues, Alcaraz v Sinner & the magic of Wimbledon 57:46

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Joe is joined in studio by Conor Niland to look ahead to Wimbledon, compare Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner and to discuss why Ireland don't produce tennis stars. Conor breaks down the recent French Open final between Alcaraz and Sinner and also delves into the women's game, which is struggling to recapture the attention it commanded during the Wi…

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LIONS UNCAGED: MATT GITAU CLASHES WITH SIMON JORDAN, PIERRE SCHOEMAN HEAPS THE PRAISE ON ITOJE & GEORGE NORTH LOOKS BACK ON THE 2013 SERIES! 38:29

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Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged and it was a good one! Aussie legend Matt Gitau clashed with Simon Jordan over the hypocrisy of the Lions and Rugby Australia regarding selection. Alfie spoke to one of the biggest characters in the Lions squad, prop Pierre Schoeman who heaped the praise on the leader Lions captain Maro Itoj…

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Bits & Bobs: Saipan The Movie | Damien Duff fallout | Dublin's hurling revival 49:02

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Joe is joined by Will and Conor for a Tuesday edition of Bits & Bobs that covers the upcoming Keane/McCarthy film, the fallout from Damien Duff's Shelbourne departure and the latest Lions news. Whether you should get a personal trainer and Dublin's hurling renaissance are on the menu too. Email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.c…

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LIONS UNCAGED: OLLIE CHESSUM ON WHO HE'S ROOMING WITH, DAVID CAMPESE HAMMERS ITOJE & THE WALLABIES JERSEY! 45:47

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Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions uncaged where he caught up with Lions lock Ollie Chessum who revealed his surprising roommate for the tour, Aussie legend David Campese had a scathing review on Maro Itoje's captaincy and Alfie spoke to Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch who designed the Wallabies jersey for the Lions series! Hosted…

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Royal Ascot Review: Is Field of Gold Unbeatable? O’Brien’s Five-Star Juveniles & the Rise of Lazzat 2:56:29

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🎧 Final Furlong Podcast – Royal Ascot 2025 Review After tipping big-priced winners and tracking the key stories all week, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Laura Joy, Adam Mills, George Gorman, and legendary bookmaker Gary Wiltshire for a full debrief on a spectacular Royal Ascot. 👑 Field Of Gold’s demolition job in the St James’s Palace Stakes stole the …

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Utah going big game hunting in recruiting; previewing Cincy, Baylor games 1:06:29

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Utah football concluded official visits over the weekend for the 2026 recruiting class. The staff loaded up the final weekend with several talented players, including five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo and Lone Peak High twin receivers Jaron and Keenan Pula. Host Josh Furlong recaps what is known about Utah's final week of official visits, as wel…

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The football weekend: Kerry's fan call out, dialled-in Donegal & quarter-final crackers 52:07

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Colm Keys and Philly McMahon join Joe and Conan in studio, where all eyes turn to the All-Ireland football quarter-finals in Croke Park next weekend. The panel discuss the potential depth of improvement in both Dublin and Tyrone, Galway’s goalkeeper turbulence, the blockbuster affair that will be Armagh v Kerry and the impact of fans at games. They…

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Damien Duff leaves Shelbourne | His final day, why he resigned & what comes next 54:08

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Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell to discuss Damien Duff's shock departure as Shelbourne manager. Less than one year after winning the league title, Duff stepped down on Sunday with Shelbourne's Champions League qualification campaign right around the corner. Duff's final morning as manager, his tumultuous last season and what the future holds for the…

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Dublin stun Limerick, Galway's dark day & Cork's All-Ireland to lose? | The hurling show 46:33

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Joe is joined by Eddie Brennan and Colm Keys to review Dublin's famous quarter-final win over Limerick and assess where Galway hurling is after their chastening defeat to Tipperary. Dublin's grit, Limerick's attitude and Galway's no show are all up for discussion. Whether it is now Cork's All-Ireland to lose is also on the menu. GAA coverage on the…

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Rugby Daily | Lions land Down Under as row over use of Wallabies brews 15:13

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, there is an update on the Lions injury front as they step up preparations for the Western Force on Saturday. Andy Farrell on breeding familiarity within the squad. Maro Itoje on ironing out the mistakes. Felipe Contepomi on a proud day for Argentina. And Michael Hooper has his say…

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LIONS UNCAGED: REACTION TO ARGENTINA LOSS, BEN CALVELEY HITS OUT AT RUGBY AUSTRALIA, A LOOK BACK AT 1974 TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA 45:56

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Join Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo as they bring you everything you need to know from the Lions camp including exclusive interviews, breaking news and some of the behind the scenes stories that you won't be able to hear anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lions reaction | Shock in Dublin as Argentina leave with famous win 38:45

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Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to reflect on the Lions' shock loss to Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Despite a packed crowd and a cracking atmosphere, a 'clunky' Lions performance was punished ruthlessly by Felipe Contepomi's men. The guys discuss the areas where the Lions fell short, Andy Farrell's ruthless assessmen…

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Lions Tour Special: Special occasion but Pumas deliver long list of learnings 12:14

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Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis review Argentina's defeat of the Lions in their Aviva Stadium pre-tour clash. Just how bad was it for the Lions? The Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast Lions Tour Special is brought to you in partnership with Dove Men+Care – the official Personal Care Product of Choice for the British and Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Royal Ascot Saturday Betting Preview: Wokingham NAP, Chesham Cracker & Hardwicke Banker 1:01:41

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Royal Ascot wraps up — and The Final Furlong Podcast is armed for a blockbuster finish. After tipping three winners on Ladies’ Day, 🎙️ Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, and Andy Newton return with 4 confident plays for the final Saturday. ✅ Inside the episode: 🏇 2:30 Chesham Stakes – One juvenile has the breeding, prep, and stable vibes to deliver a bold …

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Bits & Bobs: Jim Gavin's miracle | Do you have Lions fever? | The most hated county 47:34

11d ago47:34

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Joe is joined by Will and Sunday Independent Sports editor John Greene for a Friday Bits & Bobs that touches on the Gaelic football revival, the onslaught of Lions coverage and whether one county in Ireland is the most hated. We also had some great email(s) in about Jim Gavin's rules triumph and a few angry Cork and Meath people after some comments…

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Lions Tour Special: Will we see Ireland in red or something different? 22:36

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Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis review Andy Farrell's first Lions selection and look ahead to Friday night's historic meeting with Argentina at Aviva Stadium. The Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast Lions Tour Special is brought to you in partnership with Dove Men+Care – the official Personal Care Product of Choice for the British and Irish Lions. Hosted …

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Rob Kearney in studio | Life as a Lion & that day in South Africa 1:04:52

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Joe is joined by Rob Kearney to relive his Lions experiences on the 2009 & 2013 tours. Rob travelled to South Africa as a 23-year-old 16 years ago and looks back on the famous second test where he gave one of his best-ever performances. It was a different story four years later as injuries and form meant he was on the outside looking in - but had a…