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OTB's Sunday Paper Review

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Subscribe to OTB's Sunday Paper Review where Joe Molloy and guests dissect the Sunday sports pages from the UK and Ireland as they get stuck into the biggest stories of the week! Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Sunday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

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May 31, 2026

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Episodes

Sickening Carbery hit, Mythical Clifford, GAA clubs in crisis, O'Neill's bitter book | O'Carroll & McKeon 13.11.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by journalists Sinead O'Carroll (The Journal) and Conor McKeon (Irish Independent) for this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Sickening Carbery hit overshadows underwhelming win. (16:50) 'Something about this story leaves me very uncomfortable.' (25:00) David Clifford's legend grows ever greater. (35:00) Pat Spillane and the GAA's battle with rural depopulation. (42:00) A...

Gary Neville exposed, Ireland beat the 'Boks, Martin O'Neill settles scores | Sunday Paper Review 06.11.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by journalists Cliona Foley and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) Ireland beat the Springboks and spark mixed feelings in rugby pundits. (25:00) Martin O'Neill's new book looks to settle some scores. (33:00) Gary Neville's Qatar logic is torn to shreds. (50:00) Andriy Shevchenko and the ongoing war in Ukraine. (01:00:00) 'A drunk...

Katie Taylor to fight in Croke Park, GAA TV rights and the potential of Irish women's rugby | SPR with Cunningham and Cummiskey 30.10.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by Kieran Cunningham and Gavin Cummiskey to have a look at today's Sunday newspapers and discuss the latest headlines.

Ronaldo's dilemma, Katie Taylor's endgame, Brolly & Roddy | Casey & Keegan 23.10.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by journalist Gavin Casey and Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (04:00) Stephen Kenny comes out swinging. (10:00) Cristiano Ronaldo struggles with the passing of time. (29:30) Zaur Antia: Ireland's boxing mastermind / Katie Taylor's endgame. (46:00) Joe Brolly gives Roddy Collins two thumbs up. (56:00) 'We're up to 9th now...

FAI leaks, Dylan Hartley's human side, rugby's radical need for change | Reddan & O'Brien 16.10.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby international Eoin Reddan and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's Sunday Paper Review. (03:40) Leaky FAI board making Stephen Kenny's life more difficult. (10:30) Dylan Hartley (34:00) Neil Francis has a radical plan to clean up rugby. (42:00) 'Up the 'Ra' outrage will follow Ireland's history-makers to Australia. (01:02:49.443) Pep Guardiola and...

Klopp's Liverpool crossroads, boxing in 'big trouble', tough EURO '24 draw | O'Donovan & Cunningham 09.10.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by two-time All-Ireland winner Sarah O'Donovan and Chief Sports Writer of the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham on the Sunday Paper Review. (7:00) 'I can see positives in Ireland's EURO 2024 draw.' (13:00) Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the seven-year itch. (26:00) A proposed solution to the GAA's issue with match officials. (35:00) 'It has been a terrible year for boxing - the...

SPR | Paul O'Donovan out-rows fame, remembering Brian Mullins, why fans care more than players | Gary O'Toole & Michael Verney 02.10.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by Irish Olympic swimmer Gary O'Toole and journalist Michael Verney for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:30) Remembering the late, great Brian Mullins. (16:30) Paul O'Donovan and the expectations of fame. (30:00) 'Footballers don't take football as seriously as fans - it's messed up.' (39:00) Paul Kimmage tells the remarkable story of Jimmy Dunne. (49:30)...

SPR | Boring TV analysis, Brolly meets Gough, Lawro's BBC exit claims & Kenny's Ireland woe 25.09.2022

Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Vincent Hogan and Gerry Thornley for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:03:22) Is Stephen Kenny getting enough out of this Ireland team? (00:17:25) Lawrenson on his BBC exit: 'I was axed for being 65 and a white male.' (00:23:20) Has the standard of TV sports analysis suffered an 'inexorable decline'? (00:32:40) Joe Brolly & David Gough: Eaves...

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Beckham's media masterstroke | Doping's losing battle with fans | Is Rooney the real deal? 18.09.2022

Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Dion Fanning and Bernard Jackman for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:00:38) A run through Sunday's back pages. (00:03:21) Wayne Rooney and his journey in football management. (00:24:41) Queen Elizabeth's passing and 'gesture politics' in sport. (00:35:00) David Beckham: A master at work. (00:43:38) Club rugby begins anew, farcical challenge...

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Patrick Reed bares his soul... and namechecks McIlroy | Why Chelsea wanted new wave Graham Potter | URC comes under fire 11.09.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by 2010 All-Ireland winner Clíodhna O'Connor and journalist Conor McKeon on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. The curious case of professional golf's 'black hat' Patrick Reed sparked the first talking-point on today's papers after the 2018 Masters winner conducted his first major interview since joining the Saudi-backed LIV tour. As the United Rugby Champions...

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | GAA's 'cultural issue' with referee abuse | How to cover doping in journalism? | Rooney's revelations on United/Arsenal | Has VAR stolen football's joy? 04.09.2022

John Duggan was joined by the former Dublin footballer Mick O'Keeffe and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Does the GAA have a 'cultural issue' with the abuse of referees? John, Mick and Brendan explored the most recent instances of match officials being targeted and considered what must happen to eradicate this kind of behaviour. Following an article...

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Brolly & O'Rourke envision new Gaelic Football | GAA's managerial merry-go-round in full swing | Golf at a crossroads 28.08.2022

Will O'Callaghan was joined by Colm Keys of the Irish Independent and Gavin Cooney of The 42 on this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Joe Brolly and Colm O'Rourke brought us their vision of Gaelic Football as they feel it should be - and there was plenty for our two guests to talk about. There's also plenty to talk about in the world of professional golf, and we take a look at the signif...

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Mageean wins silver | GAA & the split season | Cliona Foley & Kieran Cunningham 21.08.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by Cliona Foley & Kieran Cunningham for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review, as we go through all the biggest stories from this morning’s back pages and beyond.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Brentford batter Man United | Keane & Sheringham spat | GAA split season | Kieran Shannon & Timmy McCarthy 14.08.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by basketball commentator Timmy McCarthy & the Irish Examiner’s Kieran Shannon for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | The problem with promoting Gaelic games | How real is the AFLW threat? | Liverpool draw first blood 31.07.2022

Stephen Doyle was joined by journalists Gavin Cooney and Kieran Cunningham for the latest edition of the Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Michael Lyster & Gavin Cummiskey on Pat Spillane, JP McManus & much more 10.07.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by broadcaster Michael Lyster and journalist Gavin Cummiskey on this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Among other major talking points, the lads discussed Pat Spillane's impending exit from The Sunday Game and Michael's memories of working with the Kerry legend.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Ireland’s loss to New Zealand | All-Ireland semi-finals | Timmy McCarthy & Ryle Nugent 03.07.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by Timmy McCarthy & Ryle Nugent for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | John Delaney saga rolls on | Racism in English rugby | Trans-inclusion in sport 26.06.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by Cliona Foley and Tommy Martin on the Sunday Paper Review this week. As the Review was broadcast live on Sunday's Off The Ball, there are intermittent updates from former Footballer of the Year James O'Donoghue who was in Croke Park for OTB covering Galway's All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Armagh.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Fans & sportswashing | Ireland off to New Zealand | Troy Parrott's next move 19.06.2022

John Duggan was joined by journalist Cian Tracey and Team OTB's own Arthur James O'Dea for the latest installment of the Sunday Paper Review.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Ireland vs Scotland reaction | Sportswashing | Bernard Jackman & Tommy Conlon 11.06.2022

Joe Molloy is joined by former Ireland international Bernard Jackman & The Irish Independent’s Tommy Conlon for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review, as we look back on a big weekend of sport.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | 'Cody let himself down - it is not acceptable' | Shane Keegan & Niall O'Toole 05.06.2022

Johnny Ward was joined by Shane Keegan and Niall O'Toole for the latest installment of the Sunday Paper Review.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | 'Shambolic' scenes in Paris | ROG masterclass | Manchester United insights 29.05.2022

Joe Molloy was joined by All-Ireland-winning Cork Camogie player Sarah O'Donovan and the Irish Examiner's Kieran Shannon on the latest edition of the Sunday Paper Review.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Roy Keane, Mick McCarthy & Saipan | 'There's a snobbery toward boxing' 22.05.2022

Roy Keane, Mick McCarthy and Saipan were top of the agenda on this afternoon's Sunday Paper Review. Will O'Callaghan was joined by Kieran Cunningham and Gavan Casey where Ronan O'Gara's upcoming battle with Leinster, the manner in which Irish boxing is treated and much more were up for discussion.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | 'Ronan O'Gara wouldn't coach England, would he?' | Tailteann Cup teething problems | Liverpool's edge 15.05.2022

John Duggan was joined by Joanne O'Riordan of The Irish Times and Brendan O'Brien of the Irish Examiner on the latest edition of the Sunday Paper Review.

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Taylor, McGregor & 'the Irish' | Boris Becker | Integrating the GAA 08.05.2022

John Duggan was joined by Editor of The Journal Sinead O'Carroll and journalist Johnny Ward on the latest installment of the Sunday Paper Review.

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