Best Joe Farrell Podcasts (2026)

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Maresca's bitter split, post-Pep planning? | NFL crunch time | Marty Supreme review 🏓 1:08:54

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Jacob Steinberg is on hand with the inside story on the fractious separation of Enzo Maresca and Chelsea, while Mark Ogden also joins Ronan Mullen to assess the Italian's credentials [or otherwise] to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and some other Premier League headlines. Shane Brennan pops into studio to preview a high-stakes weekend in…

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Why rugby’s bomb squads are bad for the game 18:08

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The now infamous 7-1 forward split on the bench hit the headlines last year when World Rugby announced they would not be outlawing the practice. The innovation, first used by South Africa and made more prominent by France in the 2025 Six Nations, is controversial in some quarters. While not quite at culture war levels, the use of extra forwards has…

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Happy New Year, Frawley’s big move, Inter-Pros & more | The Offload EP65 42:55

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Brought to you by XV Kings Clothing Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 65 of The Offload with plenty to talk about on the first show of 2026. Get your tickets for The Offload live at https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569 Subscribe to The Dressing Room at www.offloadpodcast.com Email us at offloadrugbypod@…

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Bits & Bobs 2025 review | Tipp are back, lights-out League of Ireland and Keenan’s try | Part 2 48:24

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In the second part of the Bits & Bobs 2025 review, Conor McKeon, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Daniel McDonnell and Joe remember an emotional moment in racing, Tipperary’s turnaround, blackouts at Shelbourne games adding to League of Ireland mystique and Hugo Keenan’s big moment in Australia. We also round off our chat with memories of Shane Lowry’s perfor…

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Bits & Bobs 2025 review | McIlroy’s moment, Budapest euphoria and Leinster’s crumble | Part 1 50:59

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Conor McKeon, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Daniel McDonnell join Joe for the first part of our 2025 review, where each panellist brings the moment they will remember most from a rollercoaster year of sport. Rory McIlroy’s main character energy in Augusta, Irish football’s international break to remember and a standout surprise in the rugby world all make …

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A Closer Lookback | The Stabbing of Monica Seles 42:32

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32 years ago, eight-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles was stabbed during a tennis match and the 19-year-old's life was never the same. For this archive episode, Joe was joined by Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated to reflect on the shocking moment, what it meant for Seles' career and that whole era of tennis. The jumping off point for the chat …

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Leinster and Munster’s battle for rugby’s soul 37:06

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The Christmas interpros have been and gone, Leinster and Ulster prevailing over Munster and Connacht respectively. Thomond Park was notable not so much for the quality of rugby but barbs which came off the pitch post-match. Leo Cullen and Simon Zebo were more than happy to jest with each other, while Tadhg Beirne added his name to the long list of …

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Leinster's aggression | Tadhg Beirne vs kicking | Lancaster's 2023 tactics 59:24

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Will is joined by Ian Madigan to reflect on a busy weekend of festive rugby. Leinster gained revenge on Munster at Thomond Park and while their defensive showing was impressive, Ian thinks their passing accuracy still leaves a lot to be desired. Ulster's improvements, Stuart Lancaster's rebuild in Connacht and Tadhg Beirne's strong comments about t…

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S&P Podcast: Kiki Negress - The Uppity Negress 1:29:27

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This week on the Sex & Power Podcast, I'll be speaking with Kiki Negress, The Uppity Negress. Kiki Bryant is known across platforms as the Uppity Negress: a brilliant, incisive voice on race, feminism, religion, and culture. She is also an entrepreneur and creator. In this episode, Kiki shares about the painful childhood that helped shape her bold,…

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Andy Farrell on fatherhood, being Tony Adams, Jackie's resilience, remembering Mick O'Dwyer 1:17:09

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Happy St Stephen's Day to all our listeners on Indo Sport! On today's programme, Joe, Ronan & Will take a look back at some memorable interviews from 2025, including an in-studio chat with Andy Farrell, Tony Adams at Vicar Street, Jackie McCarthy O'Brien's gripping memoir, and Pat Spillane's tribute to Mick O'Dwyer. Tony Adams interview: https://ww…

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Sean Holley joins the show, State of Play in Wales & more | The Offload EP64 50:42

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Brought to you by XV Kings Clothing Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 64 of The Offload with special guest, Wales legend Sean Holley Get your tickets for The Offload live at https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569 Subscribe to The Dressing Room at www.offloadpodcast.com Email us at [email protected]…

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The role sports psychology has played in Leinster and Ireland’s success 45:00

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Inevitably, before their success in the United Rugby Championship last season, plenty of public commentary focused on Leinster’s inability to get over the line in big games. Clearly, they had the talent. Was the problem instead to be found in the top two inches? Enda McNulty, a former All-Ireland winner with Armagh, worked with both Leinster and Ir…

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Bits & Baubles — 2025 edition 🎄 1:07:40

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Joe, Conan, Ronan & Will assemble for the second annual Bits & Baubles extravaganza, as they chronicle some Christmas traditions of yore, delve into the festive mailbag, take a look ahead to 2026, and embark on a whistle-stop tour of the year that was on the podcast. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independ…

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OTB's Christmas Wishlist | "So unrealistic I didn't bother to mention it" | Irish Sports in 2026 37:45

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Happy Christmas Eve Eve! 🎄 Looking forward to another exciting year of sport, Mick, Eoin, Ben, and Susanna have written their 2026 Christmas Sporting Wishlists. Some are realistic, some not so much... But they can dream all the same! From Ireland qualifying for the World Cup to Evan Ferguson finding his 'forever home', they outline the biggest achi…

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Leinster don't look like Leinster | Andy Farrell's headaches | Connacht catastrophe 55:38

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Will is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan for a pre-Christmas check in on the Irish provinces. Eddie isn't impressed with Leinster's 'Un-Leinsterlike' performance against Ulster, while he also weighs in on Connacht's surprise hammering at the hands of the Dragons. Andy Farrell's squad headaches heading into the Six Nations and Munster's showdown with Lein…

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Christmas takeaways from a strange provincial weekend 49:41

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Another week, another round of games featuring Irish provinces winning ugly. Leinster and Munster secured bonus point victories despite being far from their best. Are we being harsh by focusing overly on performances instead of bottom lines at this stage of the year? Ulster put it up to Leinster but succumbed to a lack of depth. Are they still tren…

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Jolly Rogers on fire for Villa | Injury strikes Isak & Bruno | Pep's Christmas dinner | The Football Show 1:04:40

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Fresh from chronicling Unai Emery's term in charge of Aston Villa, Guillem Balagué is on hand today to chart 'The Rise of the Villans' under the Spaniard's stewardship, their latest statement victory, and how Emery has steered them into the Premier League title reckoning. Conan, Will & Ronan also round up some of the other football headlines, inclu…

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ALAN QUINLAN: "We don't see any teams put out their strongest sides consistently" | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 19:56

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Former Ireland International Alan Quinlan joins Ger Gilroy to review the weekend of URC action which saw Leinster overcome Ulster in the Aviva as well as a win for Munster away to the Ospreys in Swansea Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off Th…

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The Open, Harrington’s radiance and Irish golf’s golden era | Dermot Gilleece 1:00:47

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Dermot Gilleece, whose career covering golf has spanned over 60 years, joins Joe in studio to reflect on the key moments that have made Irish golf so successful in recent years, from the ‘true’ Padraig Harrington in his Open triumphs to how Rory McIlroy’s emotions worked in his favour at Augusta. Dermot’s latest book ‘Chasing Ladybirds: How Irish P…

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Rugby Daily | Leinster vs Ulster, France suffer injury blow for 6N opener vs Ireland! 12:50

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, a final check-in before Leinster and Ulster do battle in an interpro derby tonight. Clayton McMillan gives a thoughtful response on where Munster are at heading towards the end of 2025, A key France international is a major doubt for their Six Nations opener against Ireland, And the Cel…

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Bits & Bobs | Emails ✉️ | A weekend in Rome | The importance of playing sport 47:34

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On today's pre-kend Bits & Bobs, Joe is joined by Ronan and Conan to delve into the importance of playing sport, Liverpool's dressing room dynamics and the retirement of an unheralded boxing giant. The media frenzy in Scottish football, the walkability of Rome and your response to our sports movie panel are all on the menu too. If you'd like to joi…

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Conference League ends for Shels and Rovers - can Irish teams go further in Europe? | The Football Show 50:26

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Daniel McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice join Joe to review the European seasons of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers. Future transfer decisions, the lessons learned by Shels and whether Champions League football can be attained again by an Irish squad are all on the menu. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, …

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Rugby Nativity, Donncha's Xmas solution, Brendan Fanning joins the show & more | The Offload EP63 48:33

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Brought to you by XV Kings Clothing Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 63 of The Offload with special guest, legendary rugby correspondent Brendan Fanning. Get your tickets for The Offload live at https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569 Subscribe to The Dressing Room at www.offloadpodcast.com Email us at of…

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Could a multiple URC champion be on the way out? 31:41

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Not for the first time this year, Welsh rugby is awash with speculation of the downfall of one of its clubs. The Ospreys, four-time winners of the URC in its various guises over the year, are the latest team which could be on the chopping block, according to various media reports. With high profile players leaving the club, word that owners are loo…

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Rugby Daily | Leinster, Ulster and Munster name teams, "what makes a fast rugby team?" 11:36

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Leinster and Ulster name their sides for tomorrow night's URC clash at the Aviva, The Munster team is also out, but head Clayton McMillan was not impressed by his side's display against Gloucester last weekend, And how can Ireland improve on a perceived lack of speedsters in their pla…

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The Red 78 | Clayton McMillan Interview | Ep .144 17:36

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In a special edition of The Red 78 Podcast, the Red 78 crew are joined by Munster boss Clayton McMillan to talk about the season so far, settling in to Ireland, building his team and more.

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WOTS: "I say boxing day.. Jesus Christ Eve!" | Christmas Special | Dartsmas and Sporting Traditions 37:57

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Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang! What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out people's favourite Christmas sports events!? From the darts to rugby and local traditions, there's so much happening during the Silly Season. What's your favourite Christmas sporting tradition? Get …

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The Sports Movie panel | Al Pacino's inches, Rocky vs Russia & Moneyball magic 1:08:22

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'Erstwhile' Dave Hanratty takes his pop culture nous from the 'No Encore' to Indo Sport as he joins Joe and Will to break down the best sports movies ever just in time for your Christmas TV watching. The lads debate the merits of (almost) every sports movie ever made and settle on their all-time favourites. If you'd like to join us at the next edit…

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Rugby Daily | BOD on rules confusion: "How are people at home supposed to know?"; new head coach for Scotland 11:22

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Leinster prepare for a trio of big interpro derbies over the festive period, Brian O'Driscoll on how more and more teams are beating Leinster's blitz defence, And Richard Cockerill has been sacked by Georgia rugby after last weekend's shutout for Black Lion away to Connacht. Rugby on…

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Jennie Gage - Life, Take Two! 1:12:00

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Jennie Gage - Life, Take Two! Divorced: Mormonism TW: Suicide attempt Jennie Gage is a writer, creator, and former Christian nationalist and Mormon trad wifey turned outspoken advocate for justice, compassion, and community. Through her YouTube channel and “Life, Take Two” podcast, she blends personal story with sharp cultural critique, exposing ha…

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Stuart Lancaster | Life in Connacht, lessons from France & rugby in 2025 52:17

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Joe is joined by Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster to discuss his return to Irish rugby and the state of the game in 2025. Stuart explains why he decided to take the Connacht job and describes the difficulties in coaching in the Top 14 with Racing 92. His plan to get the westerners up the table and his verdict on new trends in rugby are also on …

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Lark by the Lee as Munster see off Gloucester | Ep. 143 18:03

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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's win over Gloucester in SuperValu Páirc uí Chaoimh, the Páirc as a venue for rugby and Munster's return to URC action away to Ospreys on Saturday. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 The first twenty minutes …

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Rugby Daily | Tracy blasts tackle height change, key Munster duo return for URC action 11:23

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Munster welcome a couple of key players back as they return to URC action this weekend. James Tracy blasts World Rugby's tackle height trial for the upcoming World under-20s championship. And we'll hear from Ireland star Aoife Wafer following her Harlequins debut on Saturday. Rugby on …

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The rise of sports documentaries with Ross Whitaker 51:59

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For today’s episode of Indo Sport, Joe is joined in the studio by film director and producer, Ross Whitaker, to discuss all things sports documentaries. From how the genre has evolved in terms of quality and behind the scenes access over the years, to some of their top picks - they dissect the intricacies of what makes certain documentaries so comp…

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Do Leinster’s misfires matter so long as they’re winning? 41:54

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Leinster won on their travels but looked far from convincing against Leicester. Munster also flattered to deceive albeit they got a winning bonus point at home to Gloucester. Ulster rotated their side with one eye on an interpro against Leinster and lost in the dying embers against Cardiff while Connacht won easily against Black Lion of Georgia. Sh…

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RUGBY DAILY: "I think the game's in a confusing place" | Champions Cup Round Up & World Rugby Tackle Height Trial 15:42

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Welcome along to another Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, we’ll have an injury update after an action-packed weekend of rugby, the provinces refocus the mind back to the URC, there's upsets in the Champions Cup, and Leinster's James Lowe doesn't necessarily agree with World Rugby's new lower tackle height trial.. #Rugby on Off The …

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Bits & Bobs | Death of the Champions Cup | Lowry's longevity | Saipan first take 52:02

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Joe, Will and Conor convene for this Monday Bits & Bobs where there are a lot of emails - from young fans and old - including more debate about the phrases that come from movie titles before Will and Joe break down Champions Cup action … for what it’s worth. Conor’s early viewing of Saipan, the evolution of Shane Lowry and a walk-off winner from Ch…

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Celtic shambles | Salah’s return before AFCON | What Iceland thinks of Heimir | The Football Show 1:09:25

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Dan McDonnell joins Joe and Will to recap many of the hot talking points from the world of football, from Mo Salah’s off-the-bench performance in Anfield to Enzo Maresca’s outburst. First, the lads break down a bizarre situation at Celtic before Dan tells us about his travels to Iceland and what the people there think of the Ireland boss. Then, Jon…

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RUGBY DAILY: "Pretty good but needs to be better" | Munster vs Gloucester Live from Páirc Uí Chaoimh 9:21

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Welcome to another Sunday Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen. Live from Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, she chats to Munster headcoach, Clayton McMillan, and backrow, Jack O'Donoghue, on Munster's shaky start but bonus-point win against Gloucester. #Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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Why are certain injuries more common in women’s sport? | Unpacking the gender data gap | Same But Different | Episode 3 19:20

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In the final episode of the Same But Different series presented by Indo Sport, Alanna Cunnane explores why certain injuries, like ACL tears and concussions, may be more common in women’s sport. From the nature v nurture debate, to the impact of made to measure design when it comes to things like bespoke women’s football boots - this episode examine…

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Rugby Daily | McMillan: Bath defeat "bordering on embarrassing", Leinster-Leicester preview 13:03

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, just hours to go before Leinster take on Leicester in the Champions Cup. Munster head coach Clayton McMillan pulls no punches on last weekend's defeat to Bath, Ulster and Connacht name their teams for this weekend's Challenge Cup action, And everything you need to know ahead of a busy w…

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Bits & Bobs | Friday Mailbag ✉️ | Evan back in form | Dartsmas is here 1:06:09

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Michael Verney has crossed from the Indo GAA world to join Joe and Will in the Friday-est of Friday Bits & Bobs. There’s plenty in the mailbag, with the return of Ally Pally darts (though there's Lakeside love) Dublin super clubs and a defence of rugby all on the menu. The team also break down Evan Ferguson’s Roma goals and look ahead to an expensi…

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Geordan Murphy joins the show, European away days & more | The Offload EP62 43:57

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Brought to you by XV Kings Clothing Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 62 of The Offload with special guest, former Ireland and Leicester Tigers fullback, Geordan Murphy Subscribe to The Dressing Room at www.offloadpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Video version of the show available for free at: www.youtube.com/@…

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Rugby’s stylistic direction of travel - is it for the best? 36:22

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With Leinster and Leicester squaring off in Europe this week, Jimmy Gopperth - a former outhalf for both sides - joins ex-teammate Gordon D’Arcy and Nathan Johns. We look back at an interesting time in Leinster’s history, the years when they were coached by Matt O’Connor. We also chat about Irish rugby’s tactical evolution in the last 10 years, as …

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Rugby Daily | ROG for the All Blacks? Rieko gets first Leinster start 12:05

25d ago12:05

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the Leinster team is out for tomorrow night's trip to Leicester Tigers. Munster gear up for the visit of Gloucester to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, And could New Zealand make a play for Ronan O'Gara to join the All Blacks backroom? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverS…

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WOTS: "Too many teams unless Ireland is one of them" | Stop changing the formats! | Boring Rugby? 39:51

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Happy Thursday! It's your weekly dose of Word On The Street. Champions Cup #Rugby kicked off last weekend to a familiar groan of 'boring' pool stages... So the WOTS team head out to see what the Irish public think about the changing formats in so many of our great competitions. Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM at @OffTheBall or get in …

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The Brian Fenton Interview | Calls from Ger Brennan, Croke Park battles & life in retirement 1:17:48

25d ago1:17:48

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Seven-time All-Ireland winner Brian Fenton joins Joe Molloy in studio to reflect on a glorious decade in Dublin blue, his ascent to cementing his status as one of the game's all-time greats, the decision to step away at just 31, and his plans for the future, on and off the pitch. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpod…

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Brendan Fanning’s You Had To Be There! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 1:15:29

14d ago1:15:29

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It’s the return of You Had To Be There - and it’s an absolutely brilliant edition by way of journalist Brendan Fanning! Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday…

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THE DODGY BOX ISSUE: ‘It’s costing people jobs!’ | The Dodgy Box is no longer a ‘victimless crime’ 37:05

26d ago37:05

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With sports streaming becoming increasingly expensive, one fifth of Irish households are said to be using ‘dodgy boxes’ in order to watch live sport and television. Eoin Sheahan is joined by Newstalk’s Jess Kelly, as well as Clubber’s Jimmy Doyle, LOI TV’s Mark Scanlon and Adam Leventhal of the Athletic to discuss the consequences of the dodgy box,…

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Rugby Daily | Is kicking ruining rugby? Wafer in line for Quins debut! 12:52

15d ago12:52

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill, Coming up today, we hear from Jack Conan ahead of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup clash away to Leicester Tigers, Is rugby being ruined by the recent increase of kicking in the game? And Aoife Wafer is in line to make her debut for PWR side Harlequins this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with …