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On this weeks’ episode we were joined by Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton, Max Deegan, Iain Henderson and Shane Byrne to recap Ireland’s impressive Six Nations win over Wales. Adam Griggs, Anna Caplice and Claire Keohane also look ahead to the women's Six Nations tie against the same opposition. Meanwhile, Dessie Farrell’s Dublin side came from 9 points down to secure a last second draw with Monaghan in the league and he shared his take on the game. As we approach the return of the League of Ireland we hear from Danny Grant, Ronan Finn, Ciaran Kilduff and Ian Bermingham as all four Dublin clubs get ready for the 2020 season. Finally, James McClean spoke on Stephen Kenny taking charge of the Ireland senior team and his career plans before retirement.

On this weeks’ episode we are joined by Dessie Farrell, Ciaran Kilkenny, Mattie Kenny and Mick Bohan as league campaigns continue for both the men and ladies in football, hurling and camogie. We also hear the latest on the future of the FAI from Brian Kerr, Gary Owens and Niall Quinn. The Six Nations is underway for the men, women and under 20’s as Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw, Shane Byrne, Aoife Doyle and Cliodhna Moloney reflect on the huge ties over the weekend.

Ireland got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start, albeit rather unconvincingly. Andy Farrell reflected on his first game in charge while Johnny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and former star Shane Byrne also had their say. Elsewhere, Aoife Doyle and Cliodhna Moloney look ahead to the women’s opening Six Nations tie against Scotland.

Dublin picked up their first win of the league campaign with a comfortable victory over 14-man Mayo in Castlebar. Dessie Farrell and Ciaran Kilkenny shared their thoughts on the result. Meanwhile, Mattie Kenny hopes his hurlers can return to winning ways when they play Laois in Parnell Park and Mick Bohan reflects on the ladies win over Mayo.

Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr, FAI interim deputy CEO Niall Quinn and Interim CEO Gary Owens recapped a momentous day for the organisation as the future of Irish football is secure. The FAI received a whopping €20 million bailout, which all three men shared their thoughts on and Brian Kerr answered whether or not he would return to the fold with the FAI.

On this weeks’ episode we heard from Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton, Adam Griggs and Ciara Griffin ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Scotland. Jamie also spoke to Kieran Lucid on the possibility of an All-Island league featuring the best of the countries footballing talent in one league. Meanwhile, the GAA league campaign is underway and we hear from Dessie Farrell, Brian Fenton, Kerry’s Peter Keane and former Dub Charlie Redmond on the controversial draw involving last year’s All-Ireland finalists.

This weekend sees the return of the GAA as the national league kicks off. We hear from Dessie Farrell following his side’s controversial draw with Kerry, while Brian Fenton and Kerry manager Peter Keane also share their thoughts. However, former Dub Charlie Redmond found the refereeing of the tie ‘laughable at times'. We also heard from Dublin hurling manager Mattie Kenny ahead of their league opener v Kilkenny and Mick Bohan before his All-Ireland champions kick-start their LIDL National Football League campaign v Tipperary.

Kieran Lucid of the All-Island league spoke exclusively to Jamie about the possibility of merging the best teams from the SSE Airtricity League and Danske Bank Premiership. He explained what opposes them in their efforts and offers the latest update on proceedings.

We are fast approaching the start of the Six Nations as Ireland look to make amends for their poor showing at the Rugby World Cup. We hear from Andy Farrell ahead of his first game against Scotland while captain Johnny Sexton also had his say. Leinster and Ireland legend Shane Byrne reveals he isn’t expecting miracles from this Irish side. Meanwhile, Ireland women’s head coach Adam Griggs and captain Ciara Griffin look ahead to their Six Nations opener v Scotland.

On this week's episode we were joined by Trevor Clarke for our latest installment of Irish Abroad. The 21 year-old left Shamrock Rovers for League One side Rotherham United in 2019 and spoke to Jamie on the experience. We recapped a huge night for Conor McGregor following his first round TKO victory over Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone. Leo Cullen spoke as Leinster cemented a home quarter final following their latest 18-0 win over Benetton. Both Dublin men and women's teams are in league action next week and Paul Mannion opened up on how the Boys in Blue unwound over the break. Meanwhile, Jamie caught up with 17 year-old Keane Barry took part in the World Darts Championship recently.

Trevor Clarke made the move to England following three highly successful years playing for Shamrock Rovers. The 21 year old defender made the switch to League one side Rotherham United in 2019 and opened up on his experience.

Jamie spoke exclusively to Ireland's youngest darts star Keane Barry following his emphatic showing at Ally Pally. Barry took to the stage at the World Championships in England, after picking up an array of trophies and accolades in the youth ranks. Keane explained how he got into the sport and even shared the interesting reason his parents picked his name.

On this week’s episode Leo Cullen, Stuart Lancaster, Jordan Larmour, Cian Healy and Brian O’Driscoll looked ahead to Leinster’s huge Champions Cup clash with Lyon. We heard from Conor McGregor ahead of his massive UFC return next weekend. Dessie Farrell and Mattie Kenny reflected on Dublin’s start to the season in both hurling and football. We also spoke to Packie Bonner, Michelle O’Neill, Vinny Perth and Gary Rodgers at the Soccer Writers Association of Ireland SSE Airtricity League awards.

Packie Bonner is a legend of Irish football for his heroics between the sticks for the national team. The stopper's famous penalty save against Romania to send the boys in green through to the quarter final of Italia 90 is one of the biggest moments in our countries sporting history. Jamie spoke to the man himself at the Soccer Writers Association of Ireland SSE Airtricity League awards where he mentioned a possible future role within the new-look FAI.

Michelle O’Neill picked up a special merit award at the Soccer Writers Association of Ireland SSE Airtricity League Awards. Jamie spoke exclusively to Michelle on what has been a momentous year for her personally and her goals for 2020.

On this weeks episode we hear from Andy Friend following Connacht's exit from the Champions Cup as Johann Van Graan looked ahead to Munster’s clash with Racing 92 in Paris. Meanwhile, Leo Cullen, Stuart Lancaster, Jordan Larmour, Cian Healy and Brian O’Driscoll delved into Leinster’s huge tie with Lyon at the RDS.

On this weeks’ episode of Now That’s What I Call Sport we were joined by new West Ham assistant manager Alan Irvine to discuss working with multi-millionaire footballers and prepping to beat the world’s best teams. Leo Cullen spoke following his side’s rout of Connacht in the Pro 14, Mick McCarthy teased a potential senior call-up for Adam Idah and Mattie Kenny recapped the Dublin hurlers preparation for the new season before their Walsh cup clash with Carlow. Interim chairman of the league managers and coaches association Stephen Henderson and Dundalk captain Brian Gartland, who is a member of the PFAI, spoke on the future of the league amid the huge scandal surrounding the FAI.

Alan Irvine, who was appointed West Ham assistant manager alongside David Moyes, spoke to Jamie at the recent FAI coaching conference in Carlow. They discussed dealing with multi-millionaire footballers, preparing to beat the best teams in the world and modern coaching methods.

Dundalk captain Brian Gartland is a member of the PFAI committee who recently met with minister Shane Ross to discuss the future of the league amid the huge scandal surrounding the finances of the FAI. He shared some inside information from that meeting and what believes should happen to help rebuild the reputation of the association.

Stephen Henderson, the interim chairman of the league managers and coaches association spoke exclusively to Jamie Moore on the impact the FAI crisis may have on the league of Ireland going forward.