This week it's The Saturday Sporting Review.

Unfortunately, our planned guest was otherwise engaged, and we couldn't line up a late replacement on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

Rather than skip a week, I decided to go solo. Dad... this one's for you. 😂In this episode, I look back at:

🏉 Ireland's win in the Nations Championship

🟣 Galway's outstanding All-Ireland semi-final victory over Cork

🌍 A look at Cape Verde's heroic World Cup exit

🏆 The other big talking points from the weekend's Nations Championship action

It might not be the usual panel discussion, but consistency does matter. Our aim is to bring you a weekend review every Sunday/Monday, alongside our Friday Interviews.

If Irish rugby or Galway hurling are your thing, this might be just be worth a listen.

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Antrim hurling legend Neil McManus joins Mark on Episode 7 of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast to preview one of the biggest weekends in the GAA calendar.

A former Antrim captain and one of the game's most respected pundits with BBC and RTÉ, Neil breaks down both All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals in detail. He explains why Galway could cause Cork serious problems under Micheál Donoghue, why the Daithí Burke vs Brian Hayes battle could be one of the match-ups of the year, and why he believes Limerick are on a mission.

Away from the pitch, Neil also discusses life after inter-county hurling, the exciting sports-tech business he's building with his brother, and how networking through The Sporting Club Ireland has helped him as an entrepreneur.

We also put him on the spot with a fun challenge: if he could strengthen Antrim by bringing in one manager and five current players from around the country, who would he choose?

In this episode:

• All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final preview
• Cork vs Galway tactical analysis and predictions
• Limerick vs Clare: what each team needs to do to win
• Life after Antrim and the transition into punditry
• Building a sports-tech business
• Neil's dream Antrim transfers: one manager and five players

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Michael Meehan was kind enough to join us to review the weekend's All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Michael has been doing brilliant work as a pundit with GAA+, and I genuinely think he's one of the best analysts around. He was in Croke Park on both Saturday and Sunday, so there aren't many people better placed to give their thoughts on everything that unfolded over the weekend.

We chat through all four games, the biggest talking points, the standout performers, and what was a fascinating weekend.

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Peter McCabe is one of the good guys.

After 10 years in the professional game, with plenty of highs and lows, we discuss the realities of life as a professional athlete, the pressure to perform, the uncertainty that comes with the game, and the importance of building an identity beyond the jersey.

Peter shares some brilliant insights into the sacrifices, setbacks and lessons that shaped his career. We also talk about the personal tragedy that derailed his rugby journey, how he found the strength to rebuild, put his family first, and why he's found so much fulfilment as a business owner, husband and father.

A fantastic conversation with a genuinely humble man. Some great stories, practical lessons, and plenty to take away whether you're involved in sport, business, or simply navigating life's challenges.

Very enjoyable conversation with Harry Redknapp.

We covered quite a bit, from how a rejected loan application changed the course of his life and ultimately led him into football management, to the importance of family and staying grounded throughout a remarkable career.

Harry also shared his thoughts on West Ham, Spurs and England, reflected on some of the greatest players he ever managed, and spoke with real affection about his time at Bournemouth and the people who helped shape his journey.

As always, Harry was honest, entertaining and full of brilliant stories.

A proper football man and we were blessed to have him as a guest.

With Hugh under the weather and Harry Redknapp rescheduled, Mark and Walter look ahead to a huge weekend in sport.

The lads break down the URC Final, the All-Ireland football and hurling championships, the FIFA World Cup, the US Open and plenty more.

Predictions, talking points, potential upsets and a few laughs along the way as they get through the biggest stories and events of the weekend.

Everything you need to know before the sporting weekend begins. 🍀🏉⚽🏌️‍♂️🏆

Hugh Cahill, Brian Kerr, Alan Cawley and Mark Brandon dive into a fascinating discussion on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

From soaring ticket prices, dynamic pricing and empty seats, to the growing commercialisation of football, the panel explores whether the fan experience is being sacrificed in the pursuit of revenue. They also debate the political backdrop to the tournament, the challenges of hosting a World Cup across three countries, the impact of new rules and scheduling changes, and whether football's biggest event is becoming more of a spectacle than a sporting competition.

Along the way, Brian and Alan share their insights, predictions, stories and concerns about where the game is heading, while Hugh and Mark ask whether the modern World Cup still belongs to the supporters who made it what it is.

A wide-ranging conversation covering football, business, politics and the future of the world's biggest sporting event. The discussion touches on concerns around dynamic ticket pricing, rising costs for fans, food and drink prices inside stadiums, travel logistics, and whether the tournament is becoming increasingly corporate.

This is one of those episodes where the conversation goes far beyond what happens on the pitch.

In Episode 1 of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast, we discuss the growing pressure surrounding Leo Cullen, Derek Lyng's decision to step down, and the leadership lessons that can be learned from both sport and business.

Walter Walsh shares his experience of working with Brian Cody and the leadership qualities that made him one of the greatest managers of all time. We also explore knowing when to move on, the challenges leaders face at the top, building high-performing teams, dealing with pressure, and the difficult decisions that often define careers.

An honest conversation on leadership, self-awareness, success, failure, and what separates great leaders from the rest.

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