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On today's iScore Caradh was joined by Pundit Arena's James Fenton following confirmation from the FAI that next season will see nine teams contest the SSE Airtricity League First Division.

James spoke about the Bray Wanderers and Cabinteely merger as well as the format of the League next season.

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Acting Director of the Sport and Rights Alliance, Andrea Florence, joined Caradh on iScore today. Andrea called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure the human rights of athletes' are respected.

This was in direct reference to the Peng Shuai case and Andrea spoke about the need for the IOC to follow in the footsteps of the Women's Tennis Association and pull the Winter Olympics from Beijing should the tennis player and her family's welfare not be ensured by Chinese authorities.

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Caradh was joined by sports journalist Nancy Gillen on today's iScore to preview the Women's FA Cup Final.

The game takes place in Wembley tomorrow and marks 100 years since the FA banned women's soccer. It is also the 50th anniversary of the FA Cup and a record attendance is expected.

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On today's show Caradh was joined by sports journalist Andrew Dempsey to discuss Ireland's 11-0 win over Georgia this week.

They also discussed the difference in standard across the women's game and the possibility of a tw0-tiered World Cup qualification system in the future.

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On today's show Caradh chatted to Wexford Youth's star Lauren Dwyer ahead of tomorrows FAI Women's Cup Final. Lauren said she's hoping to be fit to start tomorrow following a leg injury which put her out of last weekends League game with Shelbourne.

She also spoke about her Mam passing away a few years ago and how football helped her deal with the trauma.

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On today's iScore, Pundit Arena's Andrew Dempsey joined Caradh to chat about Ireland's win over New Zealand at the Aviva yesterday. Ireland won the match 29-20, their third win over the All Blacks in the last five meetings.

They talked about the reaction from the New Zealand camp as well as the need for Ireland to repeat the win when it matters most; at the World Cup.

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Caradh caught up with Basketball Ireland Women's Head Coach James Weldon on today's show. They spoke ahead of Ireland's game against the Czech Republic in Tallaght this evening.

James expressed his delight to be back competing at this level, after "twelve years in the wilderness". The Irish team are looking to build on their silver medal performance from the FIBA European Championship for Small Nations in July.

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Caradh caught up with Aaron Clarke from the Womens National League Show on today's show.

Peamount United can win back to back titles if they beat Galway United at home tonight.

Shelbourne will be looking to beat Wexford Youths tonight to keep their slim hopes of a league title alive.

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On today's show, Caradh was joined by Pundit Arena's James Fenton to look ahead to tomorrow's World Cup Qualifier against Luxembourg.

They also chatted about Ireland's draw against Portugal last Thursday and if that performance was enough to guarantee Stephen Kenny a new contract.

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