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Joe is joined in studio by former Ireland and England cricketer Ed Joyce to discuss England's awful start to the Ashes in Australia and the state of Irish cricket. Ed breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of England's 'Bazball' approach, remembers his own Ashes experience in Australia and assesses the international scene in Ireland ahead of next year's T20 Cricket World Cup. He also looks back on an international career that saw him represent both Ireland and England.

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Late last month, we travelled to south Derry to spend an evening embedded with CLG Sleacht Néill to learn about the ties that bind the community and the GAA. From longstanding club members, to All Star footballers, to the next generation, Joe chatted to people of all different ages to get an insight into why Slaughtneil is driven by not only maintaining and excelling in all four codes, but also a love of the Irish language and how the GAA can bring people together. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.

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Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss an eventful opening weekend of Champions Cup action. Munster's humbling in Bath, Leinster's patchy outing against Harlequins and whether Ireland's current style of play is fit for purpose is all on the menu. Joe also asks Ian and Ruaidhri whether Irish rugby stars are suffering from a degree of 'flatness' midway through the World Cup cycle. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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Joe, Conan and Conor convene for a jam-packed Monday Bits & Bobs coming hot on the heels of another chapter in the Liverpool drama, as Mo Salah’s outburst makes us ask if the club are in a situation where they must back either Arne Slot or Salah. FIFA’s bizarre World Cup draw, Trump’s prize, Arsenal’s slowdown and Celtic’s managerial hokey-cokey round off the soccer chat, before drama across the world of club GAA starts a debate. Plus - Conor’s evening out watch Emile Heskey and Stephen Ireland play an over-35s clash in Dublin. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ?? You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast ??

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In this second episode of the Same But Different series presented by Indo Sport, Alanna Cunnane examines how female athletes choose to prepare for life after sport, and sometimes even pursue some ventures during their playing career as a side(line) hustle. Olympian Nadia Power and former footballer Stephanie Zambra (Ni Roche) talk about how they’ve set up their own businesses, while former Irish rugby international Fiona Hayes delves into her leap into the coaching sphere. You can find more from the Same But Different series here - https://www.independent.ie/tag/same-but-different .

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Conor McKeon joins Joe and Will for this weekend edition of Bits & Bobs, coming with thanks to anyone whose Spotify wrapped featured the show! The act of persiflage, GAA demographics, Ronnie O’Sullivan at 50, Kellie Harrington’s future and a look-ahead to an interview Conor has this weekend all feature in a classically weaving instalment. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹

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Joe is joined by Will and Shane Brennan for a long overdue NFL check in as the regular season heats up. New England and Chicago's resurgence, Philadelphia and Kansas City's decline and the prospect of more NFL games in Ireland are all up for discussion. Bill Belichick's year to forget and a big college football coaching controversy are also on the menu.

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Joe is joined in studio by Nadine Doherty to discuss the new rules coming to ladies football and the LGFA's media blackout around them. Nadine discusses the changes that might be coming to the sport, the lack of female coaches in inter-county ladies football and the product as a whole. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.

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Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to react to Ireland's 2027 World Cup draw and look ahead to the opening weekend of the Champions Cup. Ruaidhri and Ian outline why Ireland will never have a better chance to win a World Cup quarter-final after today's draw, while Jacques Nienaber's recent Supersport interview is also on the menu. Munster's daunting trip to Bath and whether Leinster are still at Europe's top table are also up for discussion. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.

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Today's episode is a look inside Rory McIlroy's year of years. From a Masters masterpiece to Ryder Cup glory and an Irish Open eagle to remember in between, 2025 had it all for Rory. Amid all the glory there was his post-Masters slump and his skirmishes with the media, as Joe looks back the most memorable 12 months of McIlroy's career. Produced by Will Slattery and Ronan Mullen. Research by Alanna Cunnane and Catherine Murphy. Sound Design by Adam Shanahan

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