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Eoin, Ken and Murph discuss Richard Keys' global reach, the What's App prison and the Seven Deadly Sins of sport. We ask Shane Horgan and Gerry Thornley about Leinster's identity, Bath's style, comparisons with Ireland V England and the reliance on returning 6N stars.Plus there's a Hong Kong PBESO, Leinster's holding pattern, Ken's mind palace and Nike's strange policy on superstar endorsements.
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Eoin and Ken discuss Raheem Sterling's PR onslaught, and Man United reserve team coach Jim Ryan's views on workplace bullying.Richard Sadlier joins us to discuss whether Raheem Sterling is a mercenary young greedhead of startling effrontery, or a self-possessed young talent of independent mind.
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Was Ireland / Poland the moment the Irish sports fan fell back in love with the idea of attending big football internationals? Ken defends the poor put-upon Irish footballer, and Anthony Moyles and Oisin McConville join us in studio for a requiem for Gaelic Football. Plus there's Ken's weekend of hate, and we tell you the difference between the Irish fan at home and abroad.
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Eoin, Ken and Ciaran discuss the must-win game that Ireland didn't win last night. Ken gives his controversial players ratings, Eoin reveals his secret affection for Ireland's most underrated player.Dion Fanning gives his reaction to the performance and Brian Kerr analyses how Ireland's improvement came about and the chances of escaping the group.
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Eoin, Ken and Ciaran reminisce about past Ireland-Poland matches, their fear of giant Polish strikers and reflect on football's insecurity in the face of Ireland's rugby glory.Richard Sadlier joins us to talk about whether Sunday's match against Poland is a must-win for Martin O'Neill's side, and if James McCarthy's personality is a help or hindrance.
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We're joined by Seamus Hickey, Limerick shop steward for the Union of Hurling Defenders, fresh from their celebrations after Henry Shefflin's retirement. Gerry Thornley tells us why rugby will never be the same again after last Saturday, and we discover the Second Captains Pyramid of Power, the link between Brian Cody and Humphrey Bogart, and the importance of hugging.
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Eoin and Ken discuss the sports photograph of 2015, the Grealish mystery, and what modern football fans could learn from the serene positivity of Juan Mata.Tony Barrett joins us to reflect on what might have caused Steven Gerrard's meltdown. And Emmet Malone reports from the Ireland camp where the players have assembled ahead of Sunday's game against Poland.
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An unprecedented weekend of celebration for Ireland as we are simultaneously crowned men's and women's 6 Nations champions for the first time ever. Ireland's brilliant centre Jenny Murphy is joined by Shane Horgan, Matt Williams and Denis Hickie to recap two days of sporting madness.Plus there's Mike Brown's thinly-veiled barb at his northern cousins, Anthony Hopkins tears, and why Phil Jones would have been handy in Twickenham on Saturday.
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Shane Horgan and Shane Jennings tell us what Luke Fitzgerald 2.0 will bring to the Irish team and why an enthusiastic Cian Healy is suited to starting games.US Murph tells us about the NFL player who has walked away from a mult-million dollar contract over concussions concerns.Plus there's power plays, the link between Ronaldo and Steven Fletcher, the art of cutting people, and always betting on the tall guys.
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Eoin and Ken discuss the greatness of Lionel Messi and how inadequate he must make all the other players on the pitch feel.Richie Sadlier joins us to talk about the peculiar humiliation of the nutmeg and the possible reasons for the Premier League's European failure. And Sid Lowe gives his impressions from last night's spectacular display at Camp Now.
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