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Former English rugby player and current commentator Stuart Barnes joins Joe to further unpack Andy Farrell’s Lions’ selections and reflect on Leinster’s Champions Cup exit. They discuss how Blair Kinghorn could prove the perfect caveat to Finn Russell, why Owen Farrell’s omission may have been the right call and where the Lions’ tour currently sits amongst the hearts and minds of rugby fans. Barne...

Rúaidhrí O’Connor dials in from the 02 Arena in London where Andy Farrell has named a record-setting 15 Irish players in his Lions squad. Cian Tracey also joins Joe in studio as we break down the main talking points from his selections - from Maro Itoje being made captain, to Sam Prendergast and Owen Farrell both being left out. Rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. Subscribe...

With packed out crowds set to flock to this weekend's Ulster & Leinster football finals, Colm Keys & Martin Breheny join Joe to look ahead to how events may unfold in Clones & Croke Park. Firstly, with news that the Camogie Association is set to call a Special Congress later this month to give players the option of wearing shorts on matchdays, former Cork & Dubin star Sarah O'Donovan gives her ass...

Zhao Xintong made history as both the first amateur player and first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, as he impressively dominated a raft of star names en route to the crown. Former World Champion Ken Doherty joins Joe to recap that historic triumph, the scintillating play which made it possible, and the context of the match-fixing case which cast a shadow over his earlier car...

Daniel McDonnell joins Conor & Joe for a Tuesday edition of Bits & Bobs, coming off the back of a war of words between the League of Ireland's two most high-profile managers. The lads also break down the joy many are taking in Leinster's continued struggles in the Champions Cup, & talk about the skorts controversy that erupted in camogie over the weekend. If you'd like to get in touch with the sho...

Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan & Indo Sport's own Ruaidhri O’Connor join Joe to dissect Leinster's shock defeat to a primed Northampton. The lads delve into a loss laced with complacency, missteps, and puzzling decisions — not least Leo Cullen's preemptive call to leave Jordie Barrett on the bench. Also on the agenda are what the long-standing ramifications might be for the Leinster project...

Will Slattery is joined in studio by former Ireland goalkeeper David Forde to discuss his unlikely career that saw him become the oldest player to make his competitive debut for the Boys in Green. David explains the serious anger issues he had to overcome during his career, what it was like playing for Millwall at The Den and looks back on his time with Roy Keane in the Ireland setup. Our football...

Joe, Will and Conor bring the Friday feeling to Bits and Bobs, where Rory McIlroy’s appearance on Jimmy Fallon is fresh in mind as the Masters champion continues his era of glory. The team also reply to your emails, react to Harry Maguire’s change in fortunes, Chris Eubank Sr’s revelation, and break down one of America’s most unusual stories - Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend and publ...

Joe is joined in studio by Philly McMahon to break down Dublin's shock loss to Meath and assess the football championship ahead of the provincial finals. Philly pinpoints the defensive problems that contributed to Dublin's downfall, assesses Donegal's All-Ireland credentials and then debates with Joe about whether the new kickout rules are good for the game. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podc...

Gary Breen joins Joe after a Champions League night that left many asking - is Lamine Yamal the new Messi? Gary breaks down his memories of some of the best talents he has played against in the Premier League, from Hernan Crespo to Thierry Henry. First, Will asks who the best player in the world is right now - and there is no consensus. Football coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Spor...

Joe is joined by Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to the Champions Cup semi-finals and review a bad weekend for the Irish provinces and the Ireland women's team. Whether Leinster have a restriction on starting Jordie Barrett, the slow ticket sales for Leinster v Northampton and whether Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign was a success was all up for discussion. Our rugby coverage...

Aidan O’Hara joined Will and Joe for this Wednesday edition of Bits and Bobs coming hot off the heels of the GAA Football Championship draw - where there may be a group of death (where did that phrase come from by the way?) The team also review the snooker action, Arsenal’s deficit in the Champions League, and reflect on boxing’s moment of the year - simply the best, you could say Email us at indo...

Joe is joined in studio by Sunday Independent sports columnist Eamonn Sweeney to discuss his new book, The Last Ditch, and how it helped him overcome a crippling travel phobia. Eamonn explains how a terrible panic attack in the summer of 2000 grew into a condition that left him increasingly unable to venture far from his home in Skibbereen. The opportunity to write a book chronicling the champions...

Joe is joined by Conor McKeon, Donnchadh Boyle and Michael Verney to cover a busy championship weekend that saw Dublin finally lose in Leinster and the Cork hurlers restate their All-Ireland credentials. Joe, Conor and Donnchadh react to Meath's famous win in Portlaoise, the crackdown on dissent in football and Armagh's impressive win over Tyrone. Michael then swaps in for Donnchadh for the hurlin...

Former Ireland international Damien Delaney and journalist with The Independent Miguel Delaney (no relation) join Joe to review a remarkable season for Arne Slot’s Liverpool, who put the cherry on top of their title campaign in Anfield yesterday after being given just a 5% chance at the start of the season. Beforehand, Will joins the studio to take us through the joyous scenes in Anfield, the like...

Joe, Ronan & Conor are along for Friday's edition of Bits & Bobs, as they discuss the history and dynamics at play ahead of Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn's sold-out fight this weekend. As well as previewing another jam-packed slate of weekend sport, they also delve into the world of sports books, as Andy Farrell's get sets to release his autobiography in the Autumn. If you'd like to get in touch...

Joe is joined in studio by the acclaimed Sky Sports F1 team of Simon Lazenby, Bernie Collins & David Croft to discuss the landscape of Formula One, Max Verstappen's title hopes and life on the globe-trotting circuit. Bernie also tells Joe about her journey from Queens University to becoming Head of Strategy for an F1 team. Before all that, the Irish Independent's resident F1 superfan Adam Shanahan...

Dan McDonnell joins Joe and Will for this Wednesday edition of Bits & Bobs, where the future of the FAI takes centre stage after the exit of Marc Canham. The team also discuss Gary Lineker’s deteriorating relationship with the BBC, an email comes in about the beauty of Lahinch and we preview this week’s golf as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry prepare to team up. Email us at indosportpodcast@independe...

Joe is joined by Anna Caplice and Jackie Shiels to assess Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign ahead of their final game against Scotland. Scott Bemand's impact as coach, how to close the gap to England and the challenges in getting young girls to play rugby are all on the menu. Before that, Will Slattery joins Joe to spin through all the latest URC talking points as the league heats up down the...

Will Slattery is joined by Aidan Fitzmaurice to discuss the shock departure of Marc Canham as the FAI's Chief Football officer. Canham's tenure was dogged by controversy in recent months, from the lengthy process to appoint Heimir Hallgrimsson to the departure of Colin Healy from the Irish women's team. Aidan gives his verdict on Canham's tenure and weighs in on what direction the FAI should go in...

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Eddie Brennan & Indo Sport's GAA Correspondent Colm Keys are on hand to recap the weekend's hurling, as the Munster Championship again showcased it's propensity to somehow both overpromise and overdeliver. The lads also delve into what ails Galway, as Kilkenny continue to cement their status as top cats in Leinster. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email u...

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney to review a weekend of football where Cork almost defeated Kerry … until Joe O’Connor came to the rescue. Meanwhile, what Monaghan’s second half against Donegal teaches us, Roscommon leaves a lot to be desired … and memories of haymakers on the field. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

For seven magical days in 1972, Muhammad Ali lit up the country as he fought Al 'Blue' Lewis in Croke Park. Will Slattery is joined by Dave Hannigan, author of 'The Big Fight: When Ali conquered Ireland', to remember the madness and colour of Ali's week in Ireland. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Spor...

Ken Doherty joins us on the eve of the World Snooker Championship to discuss his own memories of capturing the crown in Sheffield, parallels with Rory McIlroy's recent success, why the magic of the Crucible must be preserved, and the uncertainty shrouding Ronnie O'Sullivan's tournament prospects. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can su...

Joe and Will welcome Conor McKeon back from Augusta where he brings his viewpoint into one of the biggest sporting moments in memory (from which he brought Joe a gift) Before all that, the team break down Real Madrid’s Champions League breakdown, ask what impact Rieko Ioane will have at Leinster, and react to the news that Johnny Sexton is joining the Lions coaching staff before starting a full-ti...