Podcasts about Grand final

The URC and PREM Grand Finals have been decided, and the respective silverware has been lifted. Brett McKay is joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw to break down a massive weekend of rugby deciders. From Leinster's clinical dismantling of the Bulls to Northampton's gritty triumph over Exeter, we're unpacking all the drama, the tactics, and the biggest talking points from an epic weekend of club rugby. Plus, the Top 14 decider has been set in France, and MLR in the States has an undefeated Champion! #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Rugby Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby' on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soooooo, now what? With the defeat to the USA processed, we look at what the Socceroos need to do against Paraguay to qualify for the next phase of competition and how they might achieve that. Can you start Irankunda, Toure, Volpato and Metcalfe? Probably not, so who is in and who is out? PLUS, we revel in Cape Verde's mighty 2-2 draw with Uruguay. Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter, ABC Sport. Nick Miller, journalist, The Athletic.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

What a weekend for Wellington! The Hurricanes obliterated the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final 60-5 in a packed Hnry Stadium. To celebrate and share the story behind the success Hurricanes Flanker Brad Shields joins Nick Mills on the show this morning. Brad talks about his decision to sign on for another year, and how it feels to be the only Hurricane with two championship titles. How do we keep this momentum going and growing the sport in NZ? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes are atop the table ahead of tonight's Grand Final against the Chiefs. They're clashing tonight at Hnry Stadium, both teams eager to take home the Super Rugby Pacific title. Japanese International Warner Dearns has arguably been the Hurricanes' best player this season, but his sabbatical comes to an end after tonight's clash. He joined Piney to reflect on his time in the capital and the team's success throughout the season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.It's a URC Grand Final special for you today - we'll hear from both the Leinster and Bulls camps,Some Off The Ball regulars will offer their thoughts ahead of tonight's games,And there's a couple of highlights from chats we had this week with bona fide Leinster royalty....Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

US manager Mauricio Pochettino has some thoughts on the Socceroos. Their physicality, their mindset, their belief. We hear from the Argentine as well as Australian manager Tony Popovic ahead of the blockbuster clash between the Socceroos and the USA, where the health of star American Christian Pulisic looms large. Featured: Jack Snape, football writer, The Guardian. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Australia was welcomed back to earth in Seattle, beaten 2-nil by USA as a huge opportunity went begging for the Socceroos. Mark Schwarzer explains why managerTony Popovic got it wrong at selection and how the Australians struggled with the occasion. The Socceroos legend does see reasons for optimism ahead of the clash with Paraguay, given strong performances from Connor Metcalfe and Cristian Volpato. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Dom talks with Cheyne Gillooly, NZ Young Farmers CEO, about the upcoming Grand Final being held for the first time in Taranaki (July 2-4). They also discuss his first year in the role, the changes that have been made over the past twelve months to further strengthen the country's Young Farmer clubs and the new dating app for rural NZers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On Sports Today, Laura Spurway thinks a night time Grand Final would be a more "elevated experience" compared to the traditional day-time slot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disrespect can really drive Australians, especially in football. The 2005 defeat of Uruguay was the most pointed performance in Socceroos history and Mark Schwarzer was at the heart of it. The Socceroos legend explains why the lead in to the USA clash reminds him of that historic win, before breaking down some other key themes ahead of Australia's massive clash with America. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Sports Today, Laura Spurway thinks a night time Grand Final would be a more "elevated experience" compared to the traditional day-time slot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hurricanes play the Chiefs tomorrow night for a home grand final at Hnry Stadium. To celebrate it's a Hurricanes special on Friday Sports Kick-off! Nick Mills kicks off Friday Sports with All Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper and Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor and commentator for the game Elliot Smith. Who will lift the Super Rugby Pacific Trophy on Saturday night? They give their score predictions and chat anything and everything Hurricanes vs Chiefs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cheyne Gillooly, NZ Young Farmers CEO, about the upcoming Grand Final being held for the first time in Taranaki (July 2-4). They also discuss his first year in the role, the changes that have been made over the past twelve months to further strengthen the country's Young Farmer clubs and the new dating app for rural NZers... He talks with Ryan Cosgrove, Campaign for Wool NZ Chair, about the success of a pilot programme targeting Year 9 and 10 students to get them hands-on with wool, the already established education programmes for early childhood, primary and tertiary students and having Sir Sam Neill on board as the charity’s Global Ambassador... And he talks with Symon Brewis-Weston from Oxbury Agricultural Finance Ltd about how the Oxbury model differs from larger, traditional banks, what products it offers and the origin of the bank in the UK in 2021. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by a special guest this week, as former South Africa and Bulls head coach Jake White helps us look ahead to the BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final between Leinster and the Bulls.

The build-up to the Socceroos-USA clash has been dominated by a handful of American pundits and while it's been great to revel in the disrespect, there's more to this story. US football host Jillian Sakovits joins the show and explains the identity of this American team. We learn that some of the same voices who have been critical of Australia have also fallen out with Team USA. Jillian brings the reason and context to the lead-in. PLUS, Lionel Messi delivers magic as Argentina begins its campaign. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom. AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with Lelek (Croatia 2026) done in the Media Centre of Eurovision 2026, Vienna Interview with Tess Merkel formally of Alcazar and Martin Rollinski formally from BWO (done at EuroVillage in Vienna) Interview with Soeren Torpegaard Lund (Denmark 2026) by Johannes Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment with Ross Bennett Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests      Eurovision Winner 2026 for Bulgaria - Dara "Bangaranga"   The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 16 May 2026 from the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria with delegations from 35 countries battling it out for the winning trophy of the contest and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. For the very first time Bulgaria won the competiton with Dara and the song "Bangaranga" receiving a total amount of 516 points combined from Public and Jury Vote. The Radio International Team was on location and had the chance to interviews many of the artists at different places such as Turqoise Carpet, in the Media Centre, at the Embassies as well as in the Eurovillage. Enjoy those interviews being broadcast on Radio International during the upcoming shows.  Søren Torpegaard Lund (Denmark 2026)   This week there is a short interview clip with Søren Torpegaard Lund who represented Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Før vi går hjem" which came 7th in the Grand Final. Radio International's Newscaster Johannes had the pleasure to chat with Sören. Listen to the interview on this week's edition of Radio International The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   What a thrilling voting it was on Saturday with the final result being visible just above. Full details can be viewed at our friends from Wikipedia - click here The Radio International Photo Album from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - CLICK HERE Martin Rolinski and Tess Merkel (Vienna, Austria 2026)   Interview with Tess Merkel (Alcazar) and Martin Rolinski (BWO):  A brand new project was born just before the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria when Tess Merkel who was one of the members of Alcazar and Martin Rolinski who was one the lead singer of the Swedish group BWO (Body Without Organs) got together. They first project is called "Let there be love". Both Swedish artists came to Vienna to perform this song and also others in fron tof the many Eurovision Fans that have visited Vienna and the Eurovillage as part of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. BWO had great hits and took part a few times in Melodifestivalen e.g. "Lay your love on me" and Alcazar had great successes in Melo and beyond as their biggest international hit is "Crying at the Discotheque". Radio International's JP had the honour and the pleasure to meet Tess and Martin in Vienna at the Eurovillage for an in-depth interview you will be able to hear on this week's edition of Radio International.  Lelek (Croatia 2026) Interview with Lelek (Croatia 2026):  What an amazing entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 came from Croatia this year by girl group Lelek performing the song "Andromeda" reaching the Grand Final from the Semi Final and then at the end of the Voting Sequence reached Number 15. Radio International's Johannes had the chance to meet and interview with one of the members of Lelek before the Grand Final of the  contest this year. Listen to the interview on the show this week.        The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Ross Bennett closes out the current series looking at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot. Johannes presents the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

The two best teams in Super Rugby Pacific will play in this weekend's Grand Final. And though the Hurricanes and Chiefs got there as expected, the way they both navigated their Semi Finals was quite unexpected. The great Tony Johnson from Sky Sport TV and Sport Nation radio in NZ joined Brett McKay on the AUS Rugby Scene on 8/9 Rugby this week to work back through both Semi Finals, and ponder the relative strengths and opportunities as both the Hurricanes and Chiefs contemplate a first title in more than a decade. #rugbypodcast #89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby' on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark of the Year winner and former West Coast Eagle, Ashley Sampi chats to Duff and the Doctor on his Mark of the Year, being held in the 2005 Grand Final, how he's managing his MS diagnosis, why Sampi's AFL career ended prematurely, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Cups are simply more fun when the Three Lions are roaring. England enters the tournament with a raft of stars, a newish German coach and the ever-present weight of expectation. How will they handle the literal and metaphorical heat? We ask former Lioness Izzy Christiansen to break down the storylines that matter before hitting on the insane World Cup debut of Cape Verde.Featured: Izzy Christiansen, former England Lioness and Sky Sports pundit.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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Well kick us in the centre of the body, it's the series 21 grand final! And there's so much to discuss, including how to style out your cringe, whether or not it's possible to fill an egg cup with belly button lint alone and why Kumail's nipple gate got so out of hand on this podcast.And saying goodbye to series 21 of course means ushering in a new cast for series 22! Jack and Jenny give their thoughts.Next week Jack offers his series 21 stats debrief, and it's your chance to debrief too. Send all your Series 21 thoughts along to fans@taskmaster.tvDownload the Taskmaster App here:https://taskmaster.tv/appIf you're in the UK you can watch all of Taskmaster on All 4 www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmasterAnywhere else, it's the Taskmaster YouTubeyoutube.com/taskmasterVisit the Taskmaster Store for all your TM goodies!taskmasterstore.com

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Nestory Irankunda thinks talk is cheap. Connor Metcalfe is still 'buzzing'. Cameron Burgess has broken down the defensive brotherhood. Vince Rugari takes us behind the scenes after a historic night in Vancouver and we hear from the Socceroo heroes as we unpack the reaction to Australia's stunning opening-round World Cup win. Featured: Vince Rugari, football writer, Sydney Morning Herald.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Is that Australia's finest World Cup win? That's what Socceroos fans are asking after a raft of ballsy selections from Tony Popovic has fired Australia to a historic World Cup win over Turkiye and turbo-charged the Socceroos campaign. The call to start Nestory Irankunda delivered a player of the match performance. The call to drop captain Mat Ryan saw his replacement Patrick Beach play a blinder. Mark Schwarzer breaks down an astonishing tournament opener.  Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Paul Okon doesn't like talking about his son with journalists. When you've captained Australia and you're a coach of the Socceroos, you worry about perceptions. He need not stress, Paul Junior is a gun and very much his own man. On the eve of the Turkiye clash, Okon senior indulges us with questions on his son, but discusses the squad more broadly. Tactics, mentality, fear, the ex-Socceroo skipper is expansive and warm in an insightful conversation.Featured: Paul Okon, former Australia captain and Socceroos assistant coach.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Chiefs have secured their spot in the Grand Final. They demolished the defending champion Crusaders 42-12 to advance to the final stage of Super Rugby Pacific. Kyren Taumoefolau started the Chiefs off strong with two early tries, and told Piney everyone was on the same page – every time they had an opportunity to attack, they did. And in the second half, he says, they couldn't get complacent, as they knew the Crusaders were going to come out firing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For all the rightful pessimism around the FIFA World Cup, the opener provided chaotic joy at a global sporting cathedral in Mexico. We cross to Mexico City to gauge the feverish delight of the co-hosts win. Amanda Shalala then takes us inside Gianni Infantino's bizarre press conference, before we check in on the Socceroos who have an injury scare ahead of the opening clash with Turkiye.Featured: Amanda Shalala, journalist, ABC Sport. Dave Weiner, Football 360. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On today's show, Jase is worried about Jizz, Mike's gone full Push Bike Mogey and Keyzie has an apology to make. Follow The Big Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki.Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns.Download the full podcast here:iHeartRadio Apple Spotify WOMAN'S TIME:(00:00) Intro: Jase switches it up(03:35) Jase is worried about Jizz(08:17) The case of Jizz(13:25) Mogey's dinner shocker(18:15) TV TIME(24:08) Intro: Yum(25:32) Join us at the Grand Final(29:26) Car Advice, with the fellas!(34:51) The Women's Day Article(38:37) Intro: Pugs is here!(40:44) BIG POLL RESULTS(44:28) Jase is getting a new phone(49:50) Pugs has a bone to pick(54:10) Farewell Follow The Big Show on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Flagmantle fever has officially hit Perth! Shaun reveals that when the cops came by his place to check on a potential break-in, the first thing they asked was if he'd booked his Grand Final tickets. We also dive into wild "enemies to lovers" stories inspired by two trainee nuns who hated each other, quit the convent, and got married. Plus, Shaun leads a forensic station investigation into Trusso's half-eaten McMuffins!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022 was defined by Lionel Messi and Argentina, so who will rise at the FIFA World Cup? What can the pair of GOATs Messi and Ronaldo conjure? Who is ready to assume the mantle as finest player in the game? Is a German manager the solution to English heartbreak? Can an Italian steer Brazil back to glory? Mark Schwarzer assesses the heavyweights, dark horses and those he sees as likely disappointments. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.   AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Live Interview with Satoshi (Moldova 2026) Interview with Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026) Interview Clips with Look Mum No Computer (United Kingdom 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Interview with Kaleen (Austria 2024) done at the Turquoise Carpet Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment with Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests    Eurovision Winner 2026 for Bulgaria - Dara "Bangaranga"   Interview with Eurovision Winner Dara:  The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 16 May 2026 from the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria with delegations from 35 countries battling it out for the winning trophy of the contest and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. For the very first time Bulgaria won the competiton with Dara and the song "Bangaranga" receiving a total amount of 516 points combined from Public and Jury Vote. The Radio International Team was on location and had the chance to interviews many of the artists at different places such as Turqoise Carpet, in the Media Centre, at the Embassies as well as in the Eurovillage. Enjoy those interviews being broadcast on Radio International during the upcoming shows. This week there is a short interview clip with the UK's Eurovision entrant Sam Battle alias Look Mum No Computer who performed the song "Eins, Zwei, Drei".  The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   What a thrilling voting it was on Saturday with the final result being visible just above. Full details can be viewed at our friends from Wikipedia - click here The Radio International Photo Album from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - CLICK HERE Satoshi (Moldova 2026) with JP   Interview with Satoshi (Moldova 2026): After a year's break Moldova came back with a bundle of energy to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Satoshi and the song "Viva Moldova" which in fact opened up the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 being the first song in Semi Final 1. The Radio International Interview Team met Satoshi at the Turquoise Carpet. Part of Satoshi's performance was also previous Eurovision entrant Aliona Moon who in 2013 reached Number 11 with the song "O Mie". Radio International has the big pleasure to be having Satoshi live on the show this week for an in-depth interview and the latest song release. Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026) in Vienna   Interview with Alexandra Capitanescu (Romania 2026):  What an amazing result for the returning Romania to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Number 3 for the third time and so far Romania's best result in the contest. In 2005, Luminita Anghel & Sistem came third with "Let me try", and also in 2010 Paula Seling & Ovi took Romania to Number 3 with the song "Playing with Fire".  2023 was the last time that Romania took part in Eurovision until their return in 2026 with a banger. "Choke me" performed by Alexandra Capitanescu and her band reaching Number 3. Radio International's JP and Johannes had the pleasure to meet the group in the media centre of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna for an in-depth interview you can hear on the show this week.  Kaleen (Austria 2024)   Interview with Kaleen (Austria 2026):  The Interview Team of Radio International had the pleasure to once again meet Kaleen at the Turquoise Carpet of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. It is very common that previous Eurovision artists walk the Turquoise Carpet.  Kaleen represented Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "We will rave" which made it into the Grand Final and at the end of the voting sequence Austria ranked at Number 24. Enjoy listening to this interview and get the catch-up on the latest of Kaleen.      The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Eurovision Lordship Marcus Keppel-Palmer continues the series looking at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.     Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot. Johannes presents the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

If you listen to Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer, there's nothing Australian footballers love more than being written off. The Australian champion joins the show to explain why American pundits have given the Socceroos squad "unbelievably good ammunition" for their World Cup campaign. Schwarzer also explains why Mo Toure will start and Nestory Irankunda will likely be an impact player, outlines why Jordy Bos is about to make his name and provides context around the Cristian Volpato selection. Featured: Mark Schwarzer, Socceroos legend. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

After four years, one thousand episodes and countless breaking scandals, ABC Sport Daily is saying goodbye. Host Patrick Stack explains why we're calling time on the show and how we're going out with a bang with a massive World Cup special. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

When Travis Bazzana went number one in the MLB draft in 2024, Australians thought we'd see him in the majors ASAP. Baseball doesn't always work like that, but after doing his time in the minors, he is killing it in the big leagues. He joins us to talk about how it's going and what life is like in the big show. Featured: Travis Bazzana, Cleveland Guardians.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Twenty years on, we talk about the Socceroos' golden generation because of how they made Australia see itself during the 2006 World Cup. 18-year-old Socceroo Lucas Herrington wasn't even alive. The defender will likely become the youngest Australian male to play at a World Cup. He joins us from camp to talk about mixing it with Messi in the MLS and this group of talented youngsters ready to shake up the world.Featured: Lucas Herrington, Socceroos defender.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Monday, more than 90-thousand people are expected to pack into the MCG. They won't really be there for the footy. They'll be there to celebrate the life of Neale Daniher and fight motor neurone disease. What an astonishing legacy the Melbourne Football Club legend leaves. We speak to a man who knew Daniher well, storied AFL writer Mike Sheahan in maybe our favourite conversation of 2026. Featured: Mike Sheahan, legendary AFL journalist. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Buzz Rothfield joins Shane Flanagan and Charlie White to chat about life after retirement, whether he misses working in footy, the perils of journalism, his thoughts on the state of the game and journalism in 2026, and we look at Buzz and Flanno's relationship over the years, the 2016 Grand Final celebrations, and why Shark Park might be in danger of being shut down. Plus, we get Buzz's thoughts on the Broncos' premiership hangover, the Bulldogs' 2026 worries, Ethan Strange's epic Origin debut, and 'What's The Buzz' is back by popular demand, with the great man having a scoop on Billy Slater's future! Check out Triple M NRL's Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buzz Rothfield joins Shane Flanagan and Charlie White to chat about life after retirement, whether he misses working in footy, the perils of journalism, his thoughts on the state of the game and journalism in 2026, and we look at Buzz and Flanno's relationship over the years, the 2016 Grand Final celebrations, and why Shark Park might be in danger of being shut down. Plus, we get Buzz's thoughts on the Broncos' premiership hangover, the Bulldogs' 2026 worries, Ethan Strange's epic Origin debut, and 'What's The Buzz' is back by popular demand, with the great man having a scoop on Billy Slater's future! Check out Triple M NRL's Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket writer Gideon Haigh drops in to break down Cricket Victoria's proposed merger between the Stars and the Renegades as Melbourne seeks to unite its teams. Administrators believe they can amalgamate fans, while selling a licence overseas to pay the bills, does the concept hold water? Will it see other states chase private investment? We ask Gideon. Featured: Gideon Haigh, cricket writer, Cricket Et Al. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Victor Wembanyama is called the extraterrestrial for a reason, his numbers stack up against some of the games greats in just his third season. He was named the Western Conference Finals MVP having taken the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, but standing in their way is a Jalen Brunson led New York Knicks team that is hungry for success. Will the Knicks, who have been starved of finals glory for so long, hunt down glory or will Wemby and his Spurs halt their blistering playoff run?Featured: Robert O'Connell, basketball writer, Wall Street Journal.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.     AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Indepth Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026) Interview with Cosmó (Austria 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Interview Clips with Akylas (Greece 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Interview Clip with Leléka (Ukraine 2026) done at the Turquoise Carpet Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment with Alasdair Rendall Eurovision News with Johannes Vitt courtesy of www.escXtra.com Tribute to Eurovision Conductor Pierre Cao (Luxembourg) Tribute to Sophie Garel of Chris Baldo and Sophie Garel (Luxembourg 1968) Tribute to Romuald (Luxembourg 1969, Monaco 1964, Monaco 1974)  Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal  New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests    Eurovision Winner 2026 for Bulgaria - Dara "Bangaranga"   Interview with Eurovision Winner Dara:  The Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 16 May 2026 from the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria with delegations from 35 countries battling it out for the winning trophy of the contest and the right to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. For the very first time Bulgaria won the competiton with Dara and the song "Bangaranga" receiving a total amount of 516 points combined from Public and Jury Vote. The Radio International Team was on location and had the chance to interviews many of the artists at different places such as Turqoise Carpet, in the Media Centre, at the Embassies as well as in the Eurovillage. Enjoy those interviews being broadcast on Radio International during the upcoming shows.  The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Scoreboard   What a thrilling voting it was on Saturday with the final result being visible just above. Full details can be viewed at our friends from Wikipedia - click here The Radio International Photo Album from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - CLICK HERE   Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026) Interview with Eva Marija (Luxembourg 2026): The country returned to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024 and since then has always been in the Grand Final, however, this year it was not the case. Eva Marija represented Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026 with the song "Mother Nature" sadly only ending up at Number 12 in Semi Final 20 with 60 points though, the song has a strong message as Eva Marija explains to the Radio International Interview Team at the Turquoise Carpet. But also Alain Forrotti had the pleasure of a more in-depth interview with Eva Marija which you can hear on this week's edition of Radio International this week.  Cosmó, Akylas and Leléka at Eurovision 2026   Interview Clips from the Turquoise Carpet (Cosmó), Akylas, Leléka): The Turqoise Carpet marks the start of the Welcome Ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Artists walk the carpet in front of the many Eurovision Fans and International Media who conduct short interview clips with the artists. This week listen to the interview clips JP, Marc and Salman did with Cosmó (Austria), Akylas (Greece) and Leléka (Ukraine). The Host Entry from Austria was performed by Cosmó called "Tanzschein" which reached Number 24 in the Grand Final. Leléka represented the Ulraine with the song "Ridnym" coming 9th in the Grand Final and Akylas was the musical ambassador from Greece and performed the song "Ferto" which reached Number 10. Listen to these interview clips on the show this week.     The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Alasdair Rendall continues the series looking at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.     Tribute to Pierre Cao, Sophie Garel and Romuald:  Once again sad news hit the Eurovision Community during the month of May as three artists passed away. Pierre Cao was a very famous conductor at the Eurovision Song Contest conducting among others Luxembourg's winning song "Tu te reconnaitras" performed by Anne Marie David. He was also the Musical Director at the Eurovision Song Contests in 1973 and 1974. Pierre Cao passed away on 14 May 2026 at the age of 88. Then Sophie Garel passed away who together with her singing partner Chris Baldo represented Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 with the song "Nous vivrons d'amour". Sophie passed away on 14 May 2026 at the age of 84. And Romuald Figuier passed away on 12 May 2026 at the age of 88 represented although being French Monaco at the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 with the song "Ou sont-elles passees" coming 3rd. Then in 1969 he represented Luxembourg with the song "Catherine" coming 11th and once again he represented Monaco in 1974 with the song "Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va" coming 4th.  May you all Rest in Peace.   Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Javier stands in for Nick and will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and lots more.   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie is joined by ACC Head G Lane to check in on the most famous footballer in the world, Tim Payne and debate just how high his follower numbers could go (00:00)...Then, the fellas review the weekend's Super Rugby action and discuss the hotbox at Te Kaha (07:35), and chat about the Blackcaps stewing the Irish ahead of Lord's (12:55). Plus, discuss the Wahs going down to the Panthers in a Grand Final preview (16:00), PSG winning the Champions League (18:15), and tee up the NBA and NHL Finals (22:30).Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (29:40)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians love sports punting, but we're not very good at it. We lose more than eight billion dollars annually. Shaun Micallef has released a new series investigating our love of the punt and whether we might untangle our sport from our gambling. Featured: Shaun Micallef, filmmaker. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

It's a massive night tonight for footy fans, with Auckland FC facing off against Sydney FC in the A-League Grand Final at Go Media Stadium. CEO Nick Becker speaks about the club's explosive rise in just two seasons as momentum builds to the main event.

Auckland FC's first shot at A-League glory will play out in Penrose with a clash against Sydney FC in the grand final. The two clubs are at opposite ends of the experience scale when it comes to finals football, but they do have a few things and people in common. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

FaZe ZooMaa, Attach, Temp, Octane, Enable, Benj, Parasite, and Aches break down the Call of Duty League Major 3 Grand Finals!

Another Grand Final has come and gone, and hoo boy, what a year for Eurovision! A new winner, a first-time winning country, drama, intrigue, hot mic moments - everything a fan could want out of a Grand Final. While we've got more opinions to come next week in our yearly Eurovangies awards, this week we've got our immediate thoughts about the contest. Jeremy mourns for his beloved Sam, Dimitry's pleased to Australia return to what they do best, and Oscar says Biiiiiiitch! The New York Times articles discussed on this week's episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/world/europe/eurovision-israel-gaza-netanyahu.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/world/europe/eurovision-israel-votes.html This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wKOZdC2xwpGdfkSl7N8zl Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelists Eurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!