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Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis assess Andy Farrell's selection for the opening tour match with Western Force. The Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast Lions Tour Special is brought to you in partnership with Dove Men+Care – the official Personal Care Product of Choice for the British and Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis review Argentina's defeat of the Lions in their Aviva Stadium pre-tour clash. Just how bad was it for the Lions? The Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast Lions Tour Special is brought to you in partnership with Dove Men+Care – the official Personal Care Product of Choice for the British and Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis review Andy Farrell's first Lions selection and look ahead to Friday night's historic meeting with Argentina at Aviva Stadium.The Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast Lions Tour Special is brought to you in partnership with Dove Men+Care – the official Personal Care Product of Choice for the British and Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the championship throwing in this weekend, James Horan, Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and former Donegal star Eamon McGee predict who'll end up with the Sam Maguire and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Rouse and James Horan review Kerry's victory over Mayo in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final, along with Monaghan, Offaly and Limerick's wins in the other three league deciders at Croke Park. They also discuss Paudie Clifford's incredible influence on this Kerry team and why he's the best footballer in the country right now.In partnership with Allianz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers discuss the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action, including another show of strength by Cork.In partnership with Allianz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis in Rome reflect on the climax of the Six Nations championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis in Rome and Brendan O'Brien, at Cheltenham, look ahead to Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Lyons and Ruby Walsh go through the card on Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby Walsh and Tommy Lyons tee-up Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien look ahead to Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby Walsh and Tommy Lyons tee up Day 2 of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Lyons and Ruby Walsh look ahead to the first day of action at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien reflect on a humbling home defeat to the Les Bleus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien review the Ireland selection and look ahead to Saturday's crunch Six Nations decider with France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis take us through the big talking points ahead of Ireland's showdown with France this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien chat through a busy rugby week despite a Six Nations rest weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien reflect on an incident-packed weekend of Six Nations action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien discuss Simon Easterby's reaction to being linked with the Wales job, and on the much-changed side the interim Ireland head coach has named for the weekend's Six Nations tie in Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis chat about the latest news and views from in and around the Ireland and Wales squads ahead of their Six Nations tie in Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Mick Cleary discuss all the storylines from the opening two rounds of the 2025 Six Nations including Warren Gatland departing as Wales head coach, the possibility of Simon Easterby replacing him and Ireland's fast start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis, from Murrayfield, discuss Ireland's 32-18 victory Scotland in the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis reflect on Simon Easterby's team announcement ahead of the trip to Edinburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien reflect on an impressive first win for Ireland and interim coach Simon Easterby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien joins Simon Lewis from the Aviva Stadium to discuss Ireland's team selection for the Six Nations opener with England, what the Irish camp have to say, as well as Thursday night's U20s defeat in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish rugby legend and La Rochelle head coach, Ronan O'Gara speaks to Tony Leen ahead of the Six Nations kick-off this weekend. Subscribe to the Irish Examiner to read ROG's exclusive column each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donal Lenihan joins Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis to look ahead to the 2025 Six Nations, assess Ireland's chances without Andy Farrell and pick their likely winners.Tomorrow: Ronan O'Gara in an in-depth conversation with Tony Leen ahead of the tournament kick-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final instalment of our special series on the evolution of Gaelic football.We hear the thoughts of Eamonn Fitzmaurice before James Horan, Paul Rouse and Maurice Brosnan reflect on what we've learned over the past few weeks and consider where the game can go from here.This is Episode 10 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year - before the FRC devised radical new rule enhancements -- in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the penultimate episode of the series, we reach the 2017 All-Ireland semi-final in which Dublin demolished Tyrone in a statement win.What does the performance tell us about the game's evolution and were this Dublin team the greatest to ever do it?James Horan, Paul Rouse and Maurice Brosnan revisit the landmark display, with input from Colm Kavanagh who saw his Red Hand defence crumble around him at Croke Park.This is Episode 9 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we focus on a match that redefined the game and drew lots of criticism - Dublin v Donegal in the 2011 All-Ireland semi-final.Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan revisit a hugely influential encounter which spawned lots of imitators and changed the shape of the game while we share from one of the key men in Jim McGuinness's dressing-room, Eamon McGee.This is Episode 8 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ultimate in Gaelic football? This week James Horan, Maurice Brosnan and Paul Rouse look at the intense and memorable 2005 All-Ireland final between Kerry and Tyrone to investigate how football was changing in the early years of the new millennium, while Tony Leen speaks to Kingdom boss Jack O'Connor.This is Episode 7 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan look at profound changes to the game through the lens of the 1993 All-Ireland final while Tony Leen speaks to Anthony Davis.This is Episode 6 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1981 final win over Offaly capped a four-in-a-row for Kerry and was the culmination of a golden era.We focus on that match, examine how that great team changed the game of football and ask what defined the genius of their legendary manager Mick O'Dwyer.Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan dissect the game and put it into context while Tony Leen talks to one of Kerry's key players, Ogie Moran.This is Episode 5 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did the Dubs change Gaelic football?In this episode, Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan look back on one of the greatest games - Dublin v Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final.Catch up on other episodes and read complementary articles hereWatch the game on YouTube here: Dublin v Kerry 1977 All Ireland Semi Final (Full Match) - YouTubeThis is Episode 4 in a 10-part series which was initially produced for Irish Examiner subscribers earlier this year, in which we explore the development of Gaelic football over the decades.Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show and Dalo's Hurling Show, columns and other benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in the series, we look at an individual game: the 1966 All-Ireland final between Galway and Meath.Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan explain the match's importance and put it in context, and Maurice speaks to one of the key players.This is Episode 3 in a 10-part series which was originally produced for Irish Examiner subscribers at the start of this year. Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more subscriber-only podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show, exclusive columns and other benefits.Send feedback and questions to gaelicfootballshow@examiner.ieNext up: how managers started to change the game - we'll look at one of the game's of all time - Kerry v Dublin in the championship semi-final of 1977. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The journey through the evolution of Gaelic football continues as Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan explore the game's roots, its growth and how it became the sport we love today.This is Episode 2 in a 10-part series which was originally produced for Irish Examiner subscribers at the start of this year. Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more subscriber-only podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show, exclusive columns and other benefits.Next week: Galway's All-Ireland win in 1966.Send feedback and questions to gaelicfootballshow@examiner.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team behind the Irish Examiner's Gaelic Football Show brings you The Madness of Football.Over 10 episodes, Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan, James Horan chart the game's evolution by analysing the seminal moments and games in its history, identify trends and speak to the people who played in the key matches. First, Paul, Maurice and James introduce what we hope will be an entertaining and informative series.This series was first produced for subscribers, earlier this year. Subscribe to the Irish Examiner for more exclusive podcasts like the Gaelic Football Show, columns and other benefits.Send feedback and questions to gaelicfootballshow@examiner.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis analyse Ireland's win over Australia at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien look ahead to Joe Schmidt's return to Dublin to face Ireland in Andy Farrell's final game... for now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien convene after a busy day to discuss backroom developments at Munster, Joe Schmidt's return to Dublin and the news from the Ireland camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien look at the individual standouts from Ireland's 52-17 win over Fiji on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien discuss Andy Farrell's team selection for the third November test against Fiji. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien tun through the new faces we can expect to see ahead of a “dangerous” week and game against Fiji in Dublin this Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien look over the good, the bad and the ugly indiscipline after Ireland's narrow 22-19 win against Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien discuss what needs to change for Ireland this week as focus shifts from the All Blacks defeat to the visit of the Pumas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien try to get their heads around Ireland's error-ridden 23-13 defeat to the All Blacks on Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of Ireland's showdown with old rivals New Zealand on Friday, Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien discuss team selection decisions, what Andy Farrell and Scott Robertson had to say today and if revenge will be a motivition, 12 months on from the World Cup. We'll have regular podcasts and video content throughout the November Internationals series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of the road. We get the band back together one more time as Cathal Dennehy, Maurice Brosnan and Brendan O'Brien pick over their highlights from a truly sepcial Olympics in Paris. Thanks for listening throughout. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathal Dennehy, Maurice Brosnan and Brendan O'Brien reflect on a superb performance but ultimate heartbreak in the women's 4x400m relay final at the Stade de France, and look forward to a final day of action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Brosnan and Cathal Dennehy review Rhasidat Adeleke's fourth in the 400m Olympic final and look ahead to the 4X400m relay final on Saturday night, as well as a men's basketball final brimming with storylines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathal Dennehy and Maurice Brosnan dial in from Paris to preview a huge day at the Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.