Irish Examiner Sport
Irish Examiner Sport brings you the latest sports news, analysis, and interviews from Ireland and beyond. Covering a wide range of sports including GAA, rugby, soccer, and more, this podcast features expert commentary and in-depth discussions. Produced by the Irish Examiner, it keeps listeners informed on all major sporting events and stories.
Episodes
The Gaelic Football Show Special: James reacts to Mayo's magical day
Paul Rouse and James Horan react to Mayo's famous All-Ireland win over Kerry at Croke Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gaelic Football Show: All-Ireland final day press preview
Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan go through the newspapers in the hours before Kerry v Mayo at Croke Park.Subscribe to The Irish Examiner to listen to the Gaelic Football Show each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Profits and problems: the cash cow hurling championship, population explosions and drains, weaker counties and football's future
Munster GAA chairman Tim Murphy in conversation with Tony Leen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup podcast special: Ireland WNT v France preview
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon in Grenoble preview a massive night for Irish football as Carla Ward's Ireland look to clinch automatic World Cup qualification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby Podcast Special: More hell for toothless Munster in Connacht
Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis chat through Connacht’s dominant win over Munster and where it leaves their respective URC ambitions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby podcast special: Leinster v Toulon analysis
Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien go through Leinster’s dramatic Champions Cup semi-final win over Toulon in Dublin. Next stop Bilbao! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby Podcast Special: Munster v Ulster review
Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien dissect Munster’s crucial URC win over Ulster and where it leaves things in the ‘Race for Eight’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup Playoff Podcast: Ireland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon react on shootout pain for the Boys in Green in Prague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup Playoff Podcast: Talking selection dilemmas and Czech threats from the Fortuna Arena
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon join us from the match venue to preview Thursday evening's World Cup playoff between Ireland and the Czechs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup playoff podcast: The view from the Czechs ahead of Ireland showdown
Brendan O'Brien, in Prague, speaks to journalist Jonas Bartos about the mood around the Czechia squad, how they rate Ireland and what we can expect on Thursday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup play-off podcast: Heimir Hallgrimsson shows hand for Prague and pens contract extension
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon react to the news that the Boys in Green manager is staying on and set up a huge week for Irish football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Podcast: not to be for Ireland in the end
It’s a Triple Crown but no title for Ireland as an epic Six Nations comes to an end. Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien run through Ireland’s defeat of Scotland and try to some up a truly memorable Chsmpionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Podcast: the Ireland-Scotland preview
We go again! It’s round five of the Six Nations - Super Saturday. Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis look back at what has been a superb tournament, and consider how the last lap might go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheltenham Special: Mullins, the hosts and the underdogs - Ruby Walsh surveys Festival week
Ruby Walsh gives his take on the Willie Mullins challenge to Brendan O’Brien before the Cheltenham Festival, and talks through the British challenge and the role of the underdogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Podcast: Ireland destroy England at Twickenham
Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis talk through Ireland's memorable and historic victory at Twickenham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Podcast: England v Ireland preview
Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis talk through Andy Farrell’s decision to start Jack Crowley in Twickenham, the other changes and the abuse directed this week at Edwin Edogbo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Podcast: what we learned from Ireland's win over Italy
Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien ask where Ireland’s victory and flawed performance against the Azzurri leaves them ahead of next week’s trip to Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Podcast: Ireland v Italy preview
Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien dig into a very interesting Ireland team selection ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations game at home to Italy. Rotation? Not a bit of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
France v Ireland: reaction to defeat in Paris
Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis reflect on a long dark night for Ireland at the Stade de France after an opening Six Nations defeat to the hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Podcast: Can Ireland's disrupters draw a line in the sand?
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis preview Ireland's Six Nations opener in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby podcast special: a 'bun fight' in a cold Edinburgh for the Six Nations launch
Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis check in with all the latest Six Nations news from the tournament launch in a freezing and wet Edinburgh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The GAA Show Extra: Mark O'Connor on Dingle's famous All-Ireland plus what each team can improve on
Maurice Brosnan breaks down some game tape for a tactical deep dive and chats to the Geelong and Dingle star after his memorable week.Watch the video version of the show here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby podcast special: Huge Munster set-back and Leinster march on
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis analyse a consequential weekend of Champions Cup action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: down to the wire for Munster
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis -- freshly home from France -- discuss Munster's narrow defeat at Toulon, Leinster's exploits in Europe and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Examiner rugby podcast: Leinster win at Munster
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look back on Saturday night's imperfect URC interpro between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby Special: A World Cup route hanging on Scots. And the Champions Cup kickoff
Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis discuss Wednesday’s 2027 Rugby World Cup pool draw, and look ahead to Munster and Leinster’s latest Champions Cup campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby Podcast Special: Making head or tail of a bonkers, madcap, sorry spectacle with Springboks
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lews attempt to explain Ireland's defeat by South Africa at the Aviva Stadium, where the final scoreline hid a multitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby podcast special: the Boks come to town
Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien look ahead to the visit of the world champion South Africans after a busy day of media with both camps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup Qualifier special: reflecting on one of the great Irish sporting achievements
John Fallon, freshly back from Budapest, joins Brendan O'Brien to discuss that memorable comeback win in Hungary, the events of the past week, and what comes next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby special: Ireland hit the Aussies for six
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis at the Aviva Stadium reflect on Ireland's win over the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A night for the ages as Ireland keep dream alive
John Fallon and Brendan O'Brien react to a famous victory over Portugal in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup Qualifier Special: How can Ireland still plot a route to the finals?
John Fallon joins Brendan O’Brien at the Republic of Ireland’s training camp to explain how things stand in Group F ahead of the last two World Cup qualifiers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby special: previewing Ireland v Japan
Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien set the scene for a much-changed Ireland’s Test match against Japan on Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby special: Ireland v All Blacks reaction from Chicago
Brendan O'Brien is joined by Joe Callaghan from Soldier Field in the moments after the sides' hard-fought test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby special: previewing Ireland v the All Blacks from Chicago
Joe Callaghan joins Brendan O'Brien from the Windy City ahead of the Soldier Field showdown with New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup qualifier special: what needs to happen with two games to go
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on Ireland's hard-fought win over 10-man Armenia and look forward to the final two games of the group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup qualifier special: a must-win game against Armenia
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on a heartbreaking defeat in Lisbon and the crunch visit of Armenia on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Examiner World Cup podcast special: can Boys in Green rescue the campaign?
Brendan O'Brien and soccer correspondent John Fallon discuss Ireland's upcoming double header -- starting with a trip to Portugal -- and good news for the game in today's budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dalo's Hurling Show Special: How to grow the game with Willie Maher
The GAA's national head of hurling joins Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers to discuss how the Association can bring the game to parts of the country where hurling isn't currently accessible, the challenges he faces in the role and what's needed to make the job a success -- plus plenty more.This is an extra, special episode free to air for all. For regular Dalo podcasts, subscribe to irishexam
Podcast Special: what the NFL coming to Dublin means for Irish sport
Hut! Eoghan O'Sullivan, Brendan O'Brien and Maurice Brosnan join host Conor Meany to discuss the NFL's arrival at Croke Park, what the fixture means for America's game and Irish sport and what we can expect to see on and off the turf this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup Qualifier Special: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on a miserable night for Ireland and Heimir Hallgrímsson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup qualifier special: Ireland prepare for Hungary
Brendan O’Brien and John Fallon sit down to tee up the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, starting with the visit of Hungary to Dublin on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lions Tour Special: reviewing the highs and lows of Australian adventure
Simon Lewis in Sydney reflects on his time in Oz following the tourists Down Under, with host Brendan O'Brien. 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.
Lions Tour Special: Wallabies' complaints and Farrell shows his hand for final Test
Brendan O'Brien is joined by Simon Lewis from Sydney ahead of the final test.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.
Lions Tour Special: 'Highway robbery' - the Australian view of the decisive second Test
The British and Irish Lions have secured the series with a game to spare, but the second Test ended in controversy. Julian Linden joins Simon Lewis to assess it all. 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 in
Lions Tour Special: a crucial innings for the Wallabies in Melbourne
The Lions will attempt to clinch the series win against Australia at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Simon Lewis checks in with Brendan O'BrienThe 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 informat
Lions Tour Special: Can the tourists now end the wait for a series victory?
Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien reflect on a first Test win and preview a busy week ahead in Melbourne. 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.
Lions Tour Special: Farrell shows his hand for first Test
Irish Examiner rugby columnist Donal Lenihan joins Simon Lewis in Australia to discuss Andy Farrell's team selection and look ahead to the Lions' first Test with the Wallabies.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 f
Lions Tour Special: a blow-out for the tourists in final warm-up
Simon Lewis joins Brendan O'Brien from Adelaide to reflect on the Lions' impressive win over the AUNZ Invitational XV team.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.
Lions Tour Special: Tourists show their class in Brisbane
Mick Cleary joins Simon Lewis to reflect on the action in Brisbane.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.
Lions Tour Special: Finn Russell puts himself in pole position for 10 jersey
Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis review the Lions' opening game of the tour Down Under, a 54-7 victory over Super Rugby side 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.
Lions Tour Special: Sheehan skipper as Lions need to hit the ground running in Perth
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.
Lions Tour Special: Special occasion but Pumas deliver long list of learnings
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.
Lions Tour Special: Will we see Ireland in red or something different?
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 informatio
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: where are Ireland after a strange trip to Italy?
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland into the final furlong in Rome
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.
Irish Examiner at Cheltenham: Day 4 preview
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.
Irish Examiner at Cheltenham: Day 3 preview
Ruby Walsh and Tommy Lyons tee-up Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Moneyball says no room for tinkering in Rome
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.
Irish Examiner at Cheltenham: Day 2 preview
Ruby Walsh and Tommy Lyons tee up Day 2 of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish Examiner at Cheltenham: Day 1 preview
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: France torch Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes.
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland to produce their best at most important time
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Irish injuries, bench splits, Thierry Henry and Garry Ringrose suspension
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: A new Munster Chief and three Ireland exits
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland win in Cardiff
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.
Irish Examiner rugby podcast: Much-changed Ireland selection and Easterby to Wales?
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Will Ireland shuffle the deck for Wales?
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Gatland departs and Ireland's winning Six Nations start
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland dominate Scotland
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland show their hand for Scotland
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.
Ireland v England: Easterby starts as he means to go on
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v England preview
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 Examiner Rugby Podcast: ROG on the Six Nations kick-off
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.
Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Six Nations preview
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.
The Madness of Football, episode 10
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 - befo
The Madness of Football, Episode 9: Dublin take the game to a new level
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 hi
The Madness of Football, episode 8: Donegal v Dublin 2011
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
The Madness of Football, episode 7: football in the new millennium
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 subscribe
The Madness of Football Ep 6: how rule changes impacted the game
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 ex
