Best Stuart Pollock Podcasts (2026)

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Broad joins Nas and Ath to reflect on an England Test victory in Australia, but one tinged with Ashes regret 46:22

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Stuart Broad joins Nas and Ath at the MCG on what should have been day four of the Melbourne Test! They reflect on England - finally - winning a Test in Australia, but react to another two-day match. Broad gives us his assessment of what’s gone well - and not so well - during this tour, shares his thoughts on the future of Stokes and McCullum, and …

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The Ashes Daily: England end 15 year wait for win in Australia in two-day thriller 14:51

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Nasser and Athers look back on the 2nd - and final - day's play of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne. With the Ashes already lost, England sealed a four wicket victory to claim their first Test match win in Australia since 2011. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Pod…

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The Ashes Daily: A "bewildering" Boxing Day at the MCG 15:47

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Nas and Ath are at the MCG to review the action from a "bizarre" 1st day of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne.a Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podc…

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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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Rob Key on England's Ashes defeat | What went wrong and what's next? 49:56

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England's managing director of men's cricket, Rob Key joins Nasser and Athers to discuss England's Ashes defeat in Australia. They chat about what went wrong for England, whether their preparation for the tour should have been different and about the criticism of their trip to Noosa after the 2nd Test. Plus, Key gives his opinion on his future, and…

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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 Ashes Daily: England beaten in Adelaide as Australia retain Ashes. 13:31

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Nas and Ath are in the empty stands at the Adelaide Oval an hour after England lost The Ashes. Australia beat England by 82 runs on the final day of the third Test, to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead. How did England get here? We'll have more reflections on where The Ashes were lost on Tuesday, so make sure you give this show a follow wherever…

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The Ashes Daily: England on the brink as Australia close in on series victory 18:16

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Nas and Ath sum up the action from the Day 4 of the 3rd Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval. England finished the day on 207-6 in pursuit of a Test-record 435 to win the third Test and keep the series alive. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen …

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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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The Ashes Daily: England "staring down the barrel" after Head hundred puts Aussies in command 13:28

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Nas and Ath are at the Adelaide Oval to review the action from Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test between Australia and England. Travis Head hit an unbeaten 142 as Australia finished the day on 271-4 in their second innings, leading England by 356 runs. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on Yo…

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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 Ashes Daily: England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread after Australia's bowlers deliver masterclass. 18:32

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Day two in Adelaide and Nas and Ath reflect on another difficult day for England's top order as they reach 213-8 at stumps, trailing by 158 runs. We look back on a memorable day for Australia's Nathan Lyon and reflect on more Snicko controversy, but is there any hope for England heading into day three? Nas and Ath will be back tomorrow with another…

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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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The Ashes Daily: England battle to keep Ashes alive despite Carey century - and Snicko controversy - on day one in Adelaide 15:32

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Nas and Ath look back on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, featuring a superb century from Australia’s Alex Carey - even if decisions might have gone in his favour! But, after eight Aussie wickets fell today, could it be advantage England heading into day two? We’ll be back with daily podcasts throughout this Test, so if you don’t alread…

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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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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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Nas, Ath and Greg Blewett look ahead to the third Ashes Test in Adelaide 40:56

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Nas and Ath are joined by former Australian cricketer turned broadcaster, Greg Blewett, to look ahead to the third Ashes Test in Greg’s hometown of Adelaide, a match England have to win to keep the series alive. We’ll have pods for you every day of play during this Ashes series, so if you don’t already, give this show a follow so you don’t miss a m…

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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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Root joins Hussain ahead of third Test in Adelaide! 30:41

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Joe Root sits down with Nas at the famous Adelaide Oval to look back at the Ashes so far, look ahead to the third Test, and relive his early career in the city. Root talks about England’s time away from the spotlight in Noosa, the ‘average Joe’ headlines, playing under Ben Stokes and how they can stage a comeback in this series. We’ll have pods for…

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

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

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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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Adelaide awaits... England head to Noosa as Wood heads home 29:21

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Nas and Ath are at the Lane Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills for the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Ahead of the 3rd Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, they chat about their memories of playing and watching cricket at the famous ground. They also discuss England's decision to head to Noosa for some rest and relaxation after the 2nd T…

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

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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 …

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

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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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The Red 78 Unlocked | Bath too good for off form Munster | Ep. 142 20:26

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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the disappointing defeat to Bath at the Rec, and to look ahead to the huge clash with Gloucester in Cork. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen …

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Rugby Daily | Crowley doubt for Gloucester, Halfpenny lacing up the boots again?! 10:52

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Munster issue an injury update after their sobering defeat to Bath in the Champions Cup, Ireland's home venues are confirmed for their upcoming women's Six Nations campaign, And 4,347 days since his last appearance for the club, Leigh Halfpenny could don the Cardiff jersey this weekend…

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Back Seat Pundits: "We're behind in player development" | The lack of 'X Factor' players | Gordon D'Arcy 24:34

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In our final episode of Back Seat Pundits, Dara Smith-Naughton was joined by retired professional Irish rugby player, Gordon D'Arcy, as he reflects back on an important Autumn Nations series for Ireland. Back Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault

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RUGBY DAILY | 'We are always looking to get better... ' Conan on Leinster's start, the return of some Lions and is the Champions Cup losing it's allure? 13:04

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Leinster lose two, but could gain two more. Munster's expectations under Clayton McMillan. England suffer an injury doubt ahead of the 6 Nations. And is the Champions Cup losing it's allure? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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The Ashes Daily: Nas, Ath and Broad react to England's defeat in the second Test, to go 2-0 down in the Ashes 42:37

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Nasser, Athers and Stuart Broad dissect England's eight-wicket drubbing by Australia at the Gabba in the second Test. England now trail Australia 2-0 in The Ashes, with three Tests to play. Nas and Ath will have regular pods thoughout this series, so give this show a follow wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss us. Watch every episode …

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The Ashes Daily: A 'gruesome' day for England as hosts close in on victory 15:51

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Nas and Ath look back on Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Cricke…

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RUGBY DAILY | Munster suffer Crowley blow, Aki to skipper Connacht and what World Cup winning Springbok has a new coaching role? 14:20

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Munster suffer an injury blow to their star fly-half. Connacht's Bundee Aki to skipper. And Nigel Owen's questions Eben Etzebeth's ban length. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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The Ashes Daily: Australia punish sloppy England to take control in Brisbane 13:26

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Nas and Ath look back on the second day's play of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can …

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Rugby Daily | Farrell: "We don't wanna just get past a quarter-final", Etzebeth ban revealed, a debut for Rieko 11:47

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Rieko Ioane in line for his Leinster debut in the Champions Cup this weekend, Gerry Thornley warns against Ireland fans counting their World Cup quarter-final chickens after yesterday's draw, And the length of Eben Etzebeth's ban for an eye gouge is revealed... Rugby on Off The Ball w…

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The Ashes Daily: Root gets his century in Australia on absorbing first day at The Gabba 14:27

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Nas and Ath are at The Gabba to dissect an enthralling first day of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcast You can listen to …

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Rugby Daily | Ireland's RWC opponents revealed, coach hits out at scrum yellow cards 11:36

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland find out their opponents for the Rugby World Cup in Australia, Mack Hansen is in a race to be fit for the Six Nations, The Stormers head coach has come out strongly against yellow cards for scrum penalties, And could we see a league-union crossover next year? Rugby on Off The…

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The Pope joins the pod! Nas returns to the 'Gabbatoir' and The Judge remembered 29:34

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Nas and Ath are at the Gabba, to round up all the latest news ahead of the second Ashes Test and chat to England's Ollie Pope. Plus, they remember their friend, Robin Smith ('The Judge'), whose death was announced yesterday. Don't forget, we'll have daily podcast episodes after each day's play of this Test Match. This podcast is brought to you by T…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster can't weather the Stormers | Ep. 141 17:48

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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the defeat to the Stormers that sees The Reds' unbeaten start to the season come to an and, and to look ahead to a big clash with Bath in the Champions Cup Get in contact on X @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] Subscribe to The …

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2nd Test preview with Matthew Hayden! Can England bounce back in Brisbane? 40:02

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Nas and Ath are joined by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden to look ahead to the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba. They discuss what it's like to play in Brisbane, the challenge of playing in a day-night Test match and whether England should stick with their attacking brand of cricket as they look to level the series. We’ll have pods for you every …

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RUGBY DAILY : "I must actually get a job!" | Jacques Nienaber Responds | Quinlan on Etzebeth Red 16:57

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Welcome along to Monday’s Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber responds to the controversy around his comments in the SuperSport interview when South Africa were in town two weeks ago. Munster head coach Clayton McMillan is disappointed in the province’s first loss of the season against the Stormers on S…

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Rugby Daily | Another blow for R360, why a smaller ball is bad for women's rugby 13:30

27d ago13:30

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. The Irish provinces return to URC action this evening, Anna Caplice slams the decision to introduce a smaller ball size in women's sevens. And another blow for the breakaway R-360 league - I'll tell you more later in the pod. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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Coaching in Laos | The November Series | Smaller Ball Size | Anna Caplice Joins the Show 18:33

27d ago18:33

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Former Ireland international Anna Caplice, now coaching in Laos, joins on the line to chat all things rugby with Shane and Colm.

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Rugby Daily | Ireland stars return for URC action, Dupont back, Ireland and England on different arcs? 12:41

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Munster, Leinster and Ulster all welcome back a number of Ireland internationals for the return of the URC this weekend, Chris Jones on the changing fortunes of Ireland and England in 2025, And Antoine Dupont could return to play this weekend after eight months out with injury. Rugby …

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Ashes Q&A: Nas and Ath answer YOUR questions 50:00

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Nasser and Michael answer your Ashes questions on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Nas is still in Perth, but Michael's flown to Brisbane ahead of the 2nd Test at The Gabba where England will look to level the series. They discuss whether it's right that England aren't playing in the pink-ball tour match in Canberra, if it's ti…

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Rugby Daily | BOD: "No deception in Ireland's attack", why Irish rugby struggles to produce props 12:43

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, after the Autumn Nations Series, attention turns to the domestic and European action for the provinces this weekend. Brian O'Driscoll on the one element that Ireland have noticeably lost in their attack, 35 players have signed central contracts as part of the IRFU's Women's Hig…

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Rugby Daily | Andy Dunne's scrum frustration, Contepomi & Curry get heated! 12:21

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, we'll round off the reaction to Ireland's defeat to South Africa on Saturday. Squad updates from the provinces with the URC back this weekend, and the start of the Champions Cup fast approaching. And Felipe Contepomi reveals the physical confrontation he had with an England star …