Papertalk: Irish Examiner Sport Podcasts

Ruby Walsh assesses how the new National Hunt season is shaping up by Irish Examiner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Retired Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald on two decades in the province's hotseat. From grappling with professionalism's new dawn to building the Munster brand. From navigating a roadmap to Europe to growing an extraordinarily committed fanbase.In part 1 of an exclusive interview with Irish Examiner sports editor Tony Leen, Fitzgerald talks highs and lows, the best and the worst. From Rassie Erasmus and Felix Jones right back to the pain of 1999. But was it better in the long run Munster didn't win that first Heineken Cup final? He describes how an extraordinary group came together to chase an odyssey and explains how Munster changed people's lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The second part of an exclusive podcast celebrating Larry Tompkins' induction into the GAA's Hall of Fame, the first Cork footballer to receive the honour.Part 2 takes in...- His Castlehaven debut: "The best performance I've ever seen"- Lapping the Cork team at training- Underestimating Limerick and impressing nobody- Experiencing Manchester United's drinking culture- Changing the Cork mindset- The Royal rumbles And much more.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look back at where it all went wrong for Ireland. And ask can anyone now stop the All Blacks.In association with Nissan Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look ahead to the World Cup quarter-final meeting with New Zealand. And Simon reckons Ireland are going to do it.In association with Nissan Ireland.- Schmidt's plan may not be as predictable as the All Blacks seem to think- The feelgood factor may have gone undetected back home but Ireland are bullish- But a near faultless performance is needed- Elsewhere, South Africa's physicality may be too much for spent Blossoms- Fast Eddie Jones is showing his full hand - and it's too strong for Wallabies- Superb Wales can banish the mutinous French See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Kildare to New York, from Castlehaven to Cork, an exclusive two-part podcast celebrating Larry Tompkins' induction into the GAA's Hall of Fame, the first Cork footballer to receive the honour.Part 1 takes in... - The foul blow that left him in a coma and fearing his career was over- The hunger for improvement that left him scouring the country for a gym. And the talent that saw him entrusted with Kildare hopes at 17.- The row that meant he left Kildare football behind for good.- Life in New York where his scoring feats at Gaelic Park were the stuff of legend- And the lure of Ireland and the Castlehaven factor. The fanatical men who brought him home.And much more.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look ahead to the World Cup quarter-finals. Plus Johnny Sexton on negativity back home and his belief that Ireland have already had their customary World Cup no-show.In association with Nissan Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis on a World Cup weekend in disarray. Plus Tony Leen gets Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on how the quarter-final picture is shaping up, as well as his own early struggles at La Rochelle. In association with Nissan Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis try hard to extract the positives from Ireland's scrappy World Cup win over Russia. But get the sinking feeling we're going to be back home after the quarter-final.In association with Nissan Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis pick the bones out of Ireland's World Cup meeting with Japan. And we hear from CJ Stander on Ireland's options and stadium humidity.In association with Nissan Ireland.- Abysmal Ireland but Japan credentials can’t be dismissed- Do Ireland need a plan B, C or D?- Have Japan revealed the template for dealing with Ireland?- The leadership vacuum in Sexton's absence- CJ Stander on Jordi Murphy and dealing with Japan's sweatboxes- No need for full metal jacket v the Russians? Or are those famous last words? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look ahead to Ireland's World Cup meeting with Japan, along with local journalist Rich Freeman.In association with Nissan Ireland. - No media training in sight as refreshing Blossoms talk themselves up- Is this a legacy of the Eddie Jones era?- The meteoric rise of Jack Carty continues- Farrell making himself at home in the centre- Old heads restored- Elsewhere, refereeing controversy has overshadowed a low-key week, which has featured some bizarre lawlessness- And Uruguay aside, none of the minnows have closed any gaps See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis review the opening weekend of World Cup action with shellshocked Scottish writer David Barnes.- All Joe's promises come true- Streetwise Ireland, flustered Scots- Golden Gregor's halo dented- But Simon remains the voice of reason- Anything to fear from the Japanese?- Did we see the best World Cup group game ever?- And could Ireland cope with that South African onslaught? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Donal Lenihan and Ronan O'Gara join Tony Leen to preview RWC19. Brought to you by the 100% electric Nissan LEAF.- Timing of World Cup suits Southern Hemisphere sides - This weekend’s big opener could also be the final- All Blacks best at timing their run - The big question about England is mental- Green shoots for fitter France?- The humidity factor and handling errors - Cheika has 20 good players. Is that enough?- Ireland back on track but are they undercooked?- Scots will see vulnerabilities in Ireland’s back threeAnd much more… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Tony McEntee join Mike Quirke and Tony Leen to review the All-Ireland final replay. In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA.- Is the five-in-a-row actually a monkey off Dublin's back?- Will they now get even better?- How the Dubs adjusted to the problems Kerry set- The rabbit in Kerry's hat didn't produce the magic- The Dubs' ability to recover in possession- Missing goal chances has become a Kerry issue- Con O'Callaghan's brilliant foul- Cluxton going would be the only gamechangerAnd much more.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Cork City players Neal Horgan and Darren Murphy interview FAI General Manager Noel Mooney about the League of Ireland's future.When Neal and Noel were roommates in their Cork City days, they shared frustrations about the FAI's lack of vision for the national league. Neal calls it 'neglect', Noel prefers 'lack of love'. Neal's anger hasn't abated. But what is going to change? And will Noel Mooney be around to supervise that change? He makes his case why Minister Shane Ross is wrong to want him to return to UEFA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Diarmuid Murphy and Cian O'Neill join Mike Quirke and Tony Leen to review the All-Ireland final.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA.- Why Jim Gavin will be seething- But Dubs workrate incredible- Kerry have no scar tissue- How Paul Murphy blocked the scoring zone- Kerry's bench now better?- Dubs have strength in depth but not game changers- The kickout game within a game- What to do about Jack Mac?- All the marquee forwards will relish a replay- The value of Brogan- Can Kerry eradicate the smell of regret?- Will Dublin play as badly again?And much more in 80 minutes of football chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Declan O'Sullivan, Oisín McConville, Ray Cosgrove and Mike Quirke call Sunday's All-Ireland final between Dublin and Kerry. In association with Renault, the official GAA car partner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Declan O'Sullivan, Ray Cosgrove, and Oisín McConville preview the All-Ireland football final with Mike Quirke.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA.- Big match routing: throwing teabags on the bus- Fenton the Dublin engine. Is Jack Barry the man to dismantle?- Who does Tom O'Sullivan pick up?- Cooper the best defender in the country? Does he take Clifford?- Dublin's player-driven approach- Must Shane Ryan go long? - Dubs fantastic but not robots - the five-in-a-row factor- Do Kerry go for broke?- The Gough question. The best ref. But has the controversy helped Kerry? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ken Hogan, Derek McGrath and Ger Cunningham review Tipp's All-Ireland triumph with Anthony Daly. In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA.- Liam Sheedy's business template, management by delegation- The Teneo factor- Head-high tackles: should Richie Hogan have seen red?- Ken Hogan's pride- But what has Hawkeye got against his son?- Bill's breakthrough: Niall O'Meara makes his mark- Tommy Dunne's second coming too- The imprint of Eamon O'Shea; on backs as well as forwards- Heartbroken for Bonner... - Sheedy will be barricaded into Semple nowAnd much more.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All-Ireland Day: Anthony Daly, Derek McGrath, Ger Cunningham and Kyle Hayes talk about the different ways of handling the final build-up.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.