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Inside Sport

RTÉ Sport
World Cup
Ireland
Gaelic Football
Dublin
Premier League
Arsenal
Cork
Champions League
Leinster Rugby
Rory Mcilroy
Hurling
World Snooker Championship
Champions Cup
Galway
Limerick
Manchester City
Donegal
Armagh
New York Knicks
Leinster Championship

Marie Crowe and Jacqui Hurley dive into the biggest stories in sport, from national to international action, with expert analysis, exclusive interviews, and the latest updates.

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Latest Episodes

Former Irish hurler Anthony Daly and Irish former hurling manager, selector, trainer and coach Cyril Farrell join Damien ahead of the All Ireland Hurling final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisiting the last All Ireland final meeting of Galway and Limerick, eight years ago with Shane Dowling and David Burke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former football player Ray Houghton joins Damien to discuss Spain versus Argentina world cup finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kenny joins Damien with news with Greg Allen at The Open and Jonathon Wilson on Argentina v England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Recent Guests

Michael Cheika
Former coach of Leinster Rugby and current rugby coach in Australia
Australian Rugby Union
Episode: Rugby
Shane O'Donnell
Clare hurler discussing nutrition launch and career
Clare GAA panel
Episode: GAA Nutrition
Stephen Higgins
Tennis commentator speaking on current Wimbledon coverage
Episode: Wimbledon Day 3
Keith Long
Football pundit/guest discussing tactical insights
Episode: World Cup Chat - England v DR Congo
Áine O'Gorman
Former Republic of Ireland International, appointed Academy Director of Bray Wanderers
Bray Wanderers
Episode: News, Áine Appointed in Bray and Wimbledon Day 2
Rebecca Adams
Sports journalist
RTÉ
Episode: News, Áine Appointed in Bray and Wimbledon Day 2
David Clifford
Gaelic football star featured as guest
Kerry Gaelic Football / Club and County levels
Episode: The Football Championship
Lorcan Tucker
Ireland men's cricket captain
Ireland National Cricket Team
Episode: Cricket - Ireland
Ruby Walt
Pundit and panelist
RTÉ
Episode: News, Japan and Weekend Highlights

Hosts

Marie Crowe
Host with extensive experience covering sport, often guiding discussions and interviews.
Jacqui Hurley
Host with a focus on in-depth sports discussion and on-site reporting.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • ❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓

    ❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓what is this

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    robot minecrafter
    Canada3 years ago
  • Much improved now with Marie Crowe and Ruby Walsh hosting

    After the failed venture into trying to be “entertaining “ rather than informative (sorry Donnacha ) Game On now back to rightful place as one of the best serious sports shows/ podcasts out there. Marie and Ruby an excellent host team! Keep it up….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aixbectiveconnachtfan
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Fridays pod?

    What the story with no podcast every Friday. Do ye all head out on the piss and forget it 🤔

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ehslawj
    Ireland7 years ago
  • Great show boys

    Well done A Cawley bout time someone called out Lingard in Man U midfield has been fn useless for years

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yertymcyeerty
    Ireland7 years ago
  • Enjoy the show

    The podcast is very good , clear unbiased analyses, interesting guests and up to date information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rugby Guru
    Ireland7 years ago

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A few episodes spark debate on governance and ethics in sport, which some listeners appreciate.
The show blends on-site reporting with thoughtful analysis, appealing to serious sports fans.
Guests are typically insightful, with credible expertise across major sports.
Varied pacing; hosts deliver clear, unbiased analyses with strong guest lineups.
Some listeners feel updates and cadence could be more consistent.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#148
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scots get there World Cup campaign underway
Q: What are the biggest challenges for Scotland in this World Cup campaign?
The guests and host highlight the time-zone adjustment, the need to avoid distractions, potential injuries like McTominay's tummy bug, and the pressure to start strong in a group that includes Brazil and Morocco.
Arne Slot Leaves Liverpool
Q: What is the most likely title and level of control Arne Slot would have at Liverpool if he were appointed?
The likelihood is that it would be head coach, with less control than his Bournemouth role due to Liverpool's existing structure, implying a need to adapt to the club's governance while still steering on-pitch decisions.
Rugby Champions Cup draw and the U-20 World Cup
Q: What do you make of that grouping for Munster and the other Irish provinces?
Bernard notes the pools look very challenging, highlighting the presence of top contenders and the difficulty of travel and fixture difficulty, while also acknowledging potential depth issues and the need to manage resources across European and domestic campaigns.
Tour De France Preview
Q: Where do you see Pogacar's biggest challenges?
Shane points to Jonas Vingegaard as the strongest immediate rival, noting his Giro d'Italia success as a potential advantage and arguing that Pogacar's ability to sustain high performance over three weeks will be tested by a combination of strong climbing, endurance, and tactical racing.
Tour De France Preview
Q: What can we expect this week as it all gets underway?
Shane explains that the Tour opens with a team time trial in Barcelona which will reveal early overall contenders, with Pogacar and Vingegaard as the primary protagonists; the race's early dynamics will set the tone for the weeks ahead, including the potential for Pogacar to chase a fifth yellow jersey and overall record, while Vingegaard positions himself as the main challenger.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on in-depth sports analysis spanning Gaelic games, football, rugby, and beyond, with frequent on-site reporting, guest expert insights, and a strong emphasis on current-season dynamics, player development, and governance issues. Listeners can expect structured breakdowns of team form, tactical outlooks, and interviews with former players, coaches, and pundits who illuminate both domestic and international sport. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous analysis with behind-the-scenes perspectives from Irish and international contexts, plus a willingness to tackle topical controversies and governance questions in sport.

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1. OTB GAA
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1. Michael Cheika
2. Shane O'Donnell
3. Stephen Higgins
4. Keith Long
5. Áine O'Gorman
6. Rebecca Adams
7. David Clifford
8. Lorcan Tucker

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