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Jun 27, 2026

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THE SATURDAY PANEL | The World Cup knockouts are upon us! | England in action tonight | BRIAN KERR 27.06.2026

John Duggan is joined by Brian Kerr for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, with the knockout stages of the World Cup just around the corner, and slim hopes for some teams rest on tonight’s matches! The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermic Resist Deodorant by L’Oreal Men Expert.

THE SATURDAY PANEL | All the World Cup reaction | The first red card after new rule | EOIN DOYLE 20.06.2026

John Duggan is joined by Eoin Doyle for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, as we've already gone through a full round of games, and gotten a look at every team so far in North America. Who is currently the favourite for the biggest World Cup ever? The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermi...

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal | Hurling not free to air | Celtic vs Hearts 16.05.2026

John Duggan is joined by Roy Curtis & Orla McElroy  for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories and ahead to this weekend's sports action.

THE SATURDAY PANEL | The folklore of AIL rugby | Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly 25.04.2026

Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan in studio to look ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster All Ireland League finals in the Aviva! The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, with Energia, Experience the best of men’s and women’s club rugby at the Energia AIL Finals. #Thinkofthepossibilities.

THE SATURDAY PANEL | ‘It was emotional going back to Augusta!’ | Bumper The Masters preview 04.04.2026

Gary Murphy and Gavin Cooney join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking ahead to The Masters next week. After Rory McIlroy's first win at Augusta last year, the pressure is off him to follow that up this year, but can he follow that up with another Major title? The Saturday Panel on off the ball is brought to you by the road safety authority, bringing you awareness of distracted driv...

THE SATURDAY PANEL | ‘Massively in bonus territory!’ | Division 3 & 4 Football Finals | LYNG, MURPHY & SHEEDY 28.03.2026

John Duggan is joined by ex-Carlow footballer Brendan Murphy, ex-Wexford footballer Ciarán Lyng and ex-Dublin footballer Jack Sheedy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking at today's Division 3 and 4 Football finals. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the fact...

THE SATURDAY PANEL (Unlocked): ‘It’s a perfect storm for Kerry!’ | Setting the stage for Prague | MARTIN & CURTIS 21.03.2026

John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories, and building up to what could be a historic week in Irish football!

THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘People were mixing up rebuilding with decline!’ | Ireland surpass brave Welsh passion 07.03.2026

Former Ireland internationals Denis Hickie and Alison Miller as well as the Irish Daily Mail’s Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, reflecting on last night's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, which saw the hosts victorious after a surviving a spirited Welsh performance. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with #OptimumNutrition #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby 

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Government response to Oriel Park | Rugby reset | GAA Congress | Week in review 28.02.2026

John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's sporting stories, most notably the government's response to events in Oriel Park last week, the down week in the Six Nations, and GAA Congress today!

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland humble England in Twickenham | Will Connors & Brendan Fanning 21.02.2026

John Duggan is joined in studio by Will Connors and Brendan Fanning for this week's Saturday Panel, while Andy Dunne dials in from Twickenham, as Ireland's Six Nations clash with England draws to a close. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink awa...

THE SATURDAY PANEL: 'For me the Prendergast question is over!' | Ireland survive Italy scare 14.02.2026

John Duggan is live for this week’s Saturday Panel, after Ireland’s second round Six Nations clash with Italy. He is joined in studio by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and former back row Aidan McCullen, while former Leinster and Harlequins’ out half Andy Dunne dials in from the Aviva. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with #OptimumNutrition | #IRFU | #UnlockMoreYou | #Rugby 

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Where are Ireland after Thursday’s defeat in Paris? | SIX NATIONS SPECIAL 07.02.2026

Brendan Fanning, Hugh Farrelly and Kevin McLaughlin join John Duggan on this week’s Saturday Panel, focusing on the opening weekend of the Six Nations, which has already seen Ireland suffer a big defeat in Paris, while Scotland and Italy kick off shortly. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s...

THE SATURDAY PANEL: 'Cork won't feel the pressure until the All Ireland' | The National Leagues 31.01.2026

All Ireland winners Mick Bohan and Taggy Fogarty join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel focusing on the National Hurling and Football Leagues, with the pick of the fixtures being the All Ireland Final rematch of last year, as Jim McGuinness' Donegal look to prove that they've truly put that match behind them.

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Why do the Leagues matter? | The National Leagues are back! 24.01.2026

John Duggan is joined in studio by Colm Keys and Jason Byrne for this week's Saturday Panel, as intercounty GAA returns in earnest this weekend with the start of the National Leagues in both football and hurling!

THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘Managerial Madness’ | Chaotic midweek Premier League action | Sporting week in review 10.01.2026

Tommy Martin and Mick O'Keeffe join John Duggan in studio for a look back on the sporting week in this weekend's Saturday Panel.

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland's (hopeful) World Cup group | Liverpool in crisis? | Meyler & Forde 06.12.2025

Former Republic of Ireland defender David Meyler and goalkeeper David Forde join Join Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, as Ireland know which group they will be in if they qualify for next year's World Cup, while Liverpool continue to struggle for form. The Saturday Panel is presented by Heineken.

THE SATURDAY PANEL: All Ireland winners special | Hannah Tyrrell & Niamh Hetherton 29.11.2025

Dublin ladies All-Ireland winners Hannah Tyrrell and Niamh Hetherton join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, brought to you by L'Oreal Men Expert, Try new Derma Control for Oily and Blemish-prone skin.

THE SATURDAY PANEL (Unlocked): 'I wouldn't trade anything for what we had!' | KEVIN KILBANE & DAVID CONNOLLY 08.11.2025

Republic of Ireland legends David Connolly and Kevin Kilbane joins John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's Champions League action, while the Premier League continues. The Saturday Panel with Heineken.

OTB Saturday Panel - Motherhood and Pregnancy in Sport 25.10.2025

John Duggan is joined by Lynne Cantwell, Fiona Oppermann, and Siobhan McGrath for this week's Saturday Panel, on the topic of Motherhood and Pregnancy. It’s a topic that comes up every so often, and we figured we wanted to shine a light on the area of pregnancy and motherhood and its relationship with sport on this week’s Saturday Panel. We’d love to be guided by you the listener too - WhatsApp us...

SATURDAY PANEL (UNLOCKED): David Meyler | Memories in a green jersey | Life as a football coach 11.10.2025

Former Irish international David Meyler joins John Duggan for this week’s Saturday Panel ahead of Ireland’s World Cup Qualifier with Portugal this evening. David reflects on his life in the green jersey, receiving 26 caps for the Boys In Green. David is now assistant coach at Cork City, and tells John all about life after football, including Cork City’s amazing cup run this season.  The Satur...

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Movember and the GPA Ahead of the Game | The importance of mental health 30.08.2025

John Duggan is joined in studio by ember / GPA Ahead of the Game ambassadors Anton Tohill and Saoirse McCarthy for this week's Saturday Panel, about promoting mental health. If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this podcast, please contact the Samaritans via phone on 116 123 or email at ⁠ jo@samaritans.ie ⁠

Saturday Panel (UNLOCKED): Premier League Preview w/ Brian Kerr & Colin Hawkins | OFF THE BALL 16.08.2025

Your Saturday Panel for this week features a very special Premier League Preview with former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr and former professional footballer Colin Hawkins.  Saturday Panel is brought to you by Virgin Media #ItsPlaytime 

THE SATURDAY PANEL: B&I Lions clean sweep hopes washed out in heavily disrupted third test Down Under 02.08.2025

Johnny Ward is joined in studio by Brent Pope, Denis Hickie and Brendan Fanning as the British & Irish Lions's third and final clash with the Wallabies has been heavily disrupted by injuries and biblical weather! The British & Irish Lions Saturday Panel with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Lions leave it late to win series with a game in hand | POPE, FANNING & QUINLAN 26.07.2025

John Duggan is joined in studio by Brent Pope and Brendan Fanning, while Alan Quinlan joins from Australia after the British & Irish Lions managed to survive a massive fight from the Wallabies to win the series with a game to spare! The Lions Special Saturday Panel with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare

SATURDAY PANEL (UNLOCKED): All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final Preview | Seán Bawn & Shane McEntee | OFF THE BALL 12.07.2025

Former Kerry star Seán 'Bawn' O'Sullivan and Ex-Meath captain Shane McEntee join John Duggan in studio to preview this years All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final matchups of Kerry v Tyrone and Meath v Donegal. Gaelic Football on OTB is brought to you by AIB #TheToughest 

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