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Joe is joined in studio by Rob Kearney to look back on Ireland's first-ever win over the All Blacks in Chicago in 2016. Rob explains the pressure he felt going into that game against a rampant New Zealand side and how Joe Schmidt issued him an ultimatum minutes before kick off. Rob also assesses where Andy Farrell's Ireland squad are at ahead of this Saturday's rematch against the All Blacks and w...

Will is joined by Hugo Keenan to discuss his series-winning contribution on the Lions tour to Australia. Hugo discusses his illness-hit start to the tour, how he got back into the Test team and how Ireland opened up their playbook to their Six Nations rivals. He also gives an update on his injury recovery after having hip surgery over the summer. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is in association w...

Joe is joined by Conor and Will for a Friday Bits and Bobs that touches on Mo Salah's social media snub of Liverpool, Wayne Rooney at 40 and Leinster's latest out-half prospect. Henry Shefflin's managerial future, betting scandals in sport and Conor's phone use in studio are on the Bits and Bobs menu too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by Jackie McCarthy O'Brien, a former Ireland football and rugby international, to discuss her new book, We Made It Kid,  that covers the ups and downs of her remarkable life. Jackie talks to Joe about being separated from her mother as a baby, how football changed her life and dealing with racism in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the 44th Irish Life Dublin Marathon, Joe is joined by PerfectPacing.com’s Emmett Dunleavy, race pacer Olwyn Dunne, and one of the few remaining ‘Dublin Originals’ Martin Kelly, who has run every single marathon since its inception in 1980! You can email us at Indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Will and Aidan O'Hara for a Tuesday Bits and Bobs that covers friendship, Andy Farrell's November decisions and Irishman Jude McAtamney's bruising NFL experience. Keith Andrews' latest win, Jurgen Klopp's future and the upcoming baseball world series are on the menu too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Madigan & Ruaidhri O'Connor are on hand to recap an electric Leinster-Munster meeting at Croke Park, where Clayton McMillan's side delivered a statement win, and perhaps left Andy Farrell with plenty to consider heading into the upcoming November internationals. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo S...

Damien Delaney joins Joe to recap the weekend that was in the Premier League, after Manchester United notched a first Anfield win in well-nigh a decade. The lads assess what ails Liverpool at present, and whether or not Ruben Amorim's side can finally capitalise on a rare ray of optimism. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe...

Joe is joined for a Friday Bits and Bobs by two regulars, Dan McDonnell and Ruaidhri O'Connor - who it turns out have been best friends since their college days. Dan and Ruaidhri discuss the origin of their friendship with Joe, as well as the atmosphere at Ireland football matches and why we all care so much about sport. You can email us at Indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listen...

Olympic Gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan is in studio today to reflect on his triumph in Paris one year on. Rhys talks to Will Slattery about the moment he became an Olympic champion, how he delivers under pressure and the tactics that go into picking your routine. The 26-year-old also delves into his injury struggles since last summer and looks ahead to the prospects of LA in 2028. If you'd like to...

Former Ireland outhalf Ian Madigan joins Indo Sport's Will Slattery & Cian Tracey to assess Andy Farrell's squad selection for the upcoming November internationals, and to look ahead to this weekend's Leinster-Munster meeting at Croke Park. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: ht...

Damien Delaney joins Joe Molloy to break down Ireland’s uninspiring victory over Armenia, the failings which have undermined this campaign, what we can glean from Heimir Hallgrímsson's selection, and the nature of the performance which followed. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here:...

Joe is joined by Ronan and Conor for a Tuesday episode of Bits and Bobs that covers the Enhanced Games, the Dublin marathon and the next era of Rory McIlroy's career. The emergence of Ciaran McDonald's son Kobe, Northern Ireland's effort against Germany and the problem with modern punditry is on the menu too. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie...

Joe is joined in studio by Dan McDonnell and by Gary Breen to assess Ireland's late defeat to Portugal on Saturday and look ahead to Tuesday's must-win home qualifier against Armenia. Gary breaks down Ireland's defensive improvements while the lads are all in agreement that Heimir Hallgrimsson's handling of Seamus Coleman - both last month and in Lisbon - doesn't make sense. Joe is confident the B...

Ireland coach Andy Farrell joins Joe Molloy in studio to chat about his new autobiography ‘The Only Way I Know’, his grounding in life & grounding in rugby, as well as how those early beginnings paved the way for a most unique career path. From his stunning teenage debut for Wigan Warriors & the meteoric ascent which followed, navigating his experiences of early fatherhood, through to the many mil...

Indo Sport's Daniel McDonnell checks in from Lisbon as Ireland gear up for the daunting prospect of a stacked Portugal outfit this weekend, with Heimir Hallgrímsson's side seeking to keep their faint World Cup qualifying hopes alive. Will & Ronan also delve back into the archives, when optimism around the Ireland team was a little more bountiful, and reflect on Thomas Tuchel's abrasive approach to...

Joe, Ronan & Will assemble for Thursday's Bits & Bobs to discuss Jim Ratcliffe's backing of Ruben Amorim, his Jeremy Corbyn-shaped reasons for moving to Monaco, and how the 72-year-old has never [never!] received a free lunch. The lads also chat about the ticket pricing of rugby matches, Steven Gerrard's comments about England's Golden generation, and the fall-out over wearing jerseys to matches c...

The early-season form of Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast is up for discussion as Joe is joined in studio by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor. The lads break down how Ireland's two number ten contenders are performing before moving on to some of the selection dilemmas facing Andy Farrell ahead of the November internationals. Ruaidhri also gives some information regarding the latest doping case in...

Joe is joined in studio by Bohemians' Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert - who also manages Kneecap. Daniel goes into detail on the marketing behind Bohs, including their innovative jersey partnerships with the likes of Oasis. He also explains how he ended up managing Kneecap, and delves into their recent court cases and clashes with some of the most powerful people in the music industry. See...

Joe, Dan McDonnell and Conor McKeon assemble for a Tuesday episode of Bits and Bobs that deals with the fallout of Jim Gavin's failed presidential campaign and asks why we put our sportspeople on a pedestal. Ireland's intimidating trip to Portugal, Stephen Kenny's disappointing season and the FAI's budget boost are all on the menu too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miguel Delaney is on hand to recap the weekend that was in the Premier League, as Liverpool's recent blip saw them undone once more at Stamford Bridge. Is this just an early recalibration problem for Arne Slot's new-look side, or a cause for more concern? Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indospor...

Joe is joined by Irish Independent Ireland editor Fionnan Sheehan to discuss Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential election. Fionnan discusses the story he broke over the weekend regarding rent Gavin owed to a former tenant, which prompted his withdrawal, as well as the various missteps by his campaign up to this point. Gavin's media performances and what's next for the former Dublin manage...

Joe Molloy, Will Slattery & Ruaidhri O'Connor convene to steer you into the weekend on this Friday edition of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by Kerry legend Marc Ó Sé to discuss his new book reflecting on his family's 40 years of service to Kerry football. Marc chats to Joe about growing up with Darragh and Tomás and playing for his uncle Páidi. His tense relationship with Jack O'Connor and where David Clifford ranks among Kerry greats is on the menu too. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in associat...

The URC returned as Leinster were scoreless, Ulster’s attack was on song, Connacht reflected Stuart Lancaster’s impact and Craig Casey and Jack Crowley both impressed for Munster. Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey in studio to break it all down. Keep an eye out on the Indo Sport YouTube page for Ian’s analysis of Ulster’s ‘best space’. Follow the page here: https://www.youtube.com/@Indo...