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Howler Sport

RTÉ
Manchester United
Ireland National Rugby Union Team
Cillian O'connor
Gaelic Football
Bruno Fernandes
Michael Carrick
Manchester City
LIV Golf
Leinster Rugby
Investec Champions Cup
Rugby World Cup
Munster Rugby
2027 Rugby World Cup
Diarmuid Connolly
Mayo Football
Dublin Gaelic Football
Noel Mcnamara
Tadhg Furlong
Graeme Mcdowell
Bordeaux Attack

Daily RTÉ sports podcast hosted by professional rabble rouser Ger Gilroy. Ger is joined by the biggest names as they fill your week with opinions, rows, analysis, hype, hope and despair. Regularly to be found howling at the moon with Ger are hurling legend Richie Hogan, Dubs icon Diarmuid Connolly, elite rugby coach Noel McNamara, 100 cap man Kevin Kilbane, and many more. Available Monday-Friday, ... more

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Netflix has recently put out a new 4-part documentary on one of the most controversial figures in American sport, Mike Tyson. The documentary, like the man himself, has divided opinion. Joining Ger to try and unpack the documentary and the legacy of ... more

Former Argentina, Leinster and Australia Head Coach Michael Cheika joins the pod today. Less than 24 hours after being unveiled as the new Waratahs Head Coach.

Cheika gives his view on where Ireland are at a year out from the World Cup. He explains ... more

Ger is joined by Miguel Delaney and the legendary Graham Hunter to discuss last night's Champions League action.

Available Monday-Friday, on RTÉ Listen or wherever you get your podcasts. Email - howler@rte.ie

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Recent Guests

Noel McNamara
Bordeaux attack coach and elite rugby coach
Union Bordeaux Bègles
Episode: Furlong's clear-outs, Ringrose's replacement. Rugby with Noel McNamara
Lawrence Donegan
Author, journalist and former European PGA Tour caddy
Episode: 'LIV and Let Die' The Fall of LIV Golf
Diarmuid Connolly
Dublin Gaelic football icon, two-time All-Star and regular GAA analyst
Episode: 'O'Donoghue For Footballer Of The Year' Diarmuid Connolly
Gavin Cummiskey
Irish Times journalist covering rugby
The Irish Times
Episode: Leinster & Munster Get 'Intimate', Carrick Stays, Coleman Teases Retirement
Kevin Kilbane
Former Republic of Ireland international footballer and football pundit
Episode: Leinster & Munster Get 'Intimate', Carrick Stays, Coleman Teases Retirement
Austin Gleeson
Former Waterford hurler and former Hurler of the Year
Waterford GAA
Episode: "Fernandes Has Buried The Manager", McClean vs Derry, Sheehan at 8
Joe McGucken
Comedian and host of the Ramble podcast
Ramble
Episode: "Fernandes Has Buried The Manager", McClean vs Derry, Sheehan at 8
John Brewin
Football journalist
Episode: Carrick On The Brink After Disastrous Loss
James Tracy
Former Ireland rugby player and rugby analyst
Episode: Benson & McNabney in Ireland Squad | 40 Years of Pain - Ireland & The RWC

Host

Ger Gilroy
Sports presenter and journalist at RTÉ

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#90
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#2
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#45
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#145
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#200
Poland/Sports

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Benson & McNabney in Ireland Squad | 40 Years of Pain - Ireland & The RWC
Q: Is there a psychological weight of history bearing down on Ireland in World Cup quarter-finals, and how can the team break the pattern?
Tom English doubts that one shared psychological burden explains four decades of exits. He points instead to differing circumstances, including opposition quality, preparation, injuries and Ireland's performances in individual matches.
Benson & McNabney in Ireland Squad | 40 Years of Pain - Ireland & The RWC
Q: Has Jack Murphy done enough to keep Jamie Benson out of the squad?
James Tracy says Ireland likely want to assess what Benson can offer, but Murphy has produced enough strong performances to merit selection and his omission is understandable grounds for disappointment.
"Fernandes Has Buried The Manager", McClean vs Derry, Sheehan at 8
Q: With sports psychology, is the role to get the best result there of the athlete? Or is it broader than that?
Gleeson says the work can help a person address issues outside sport, which can then support their performance on the field.
"Fernandes Has Buried The Manager", McClean vs Derry, Sheehan at 8
Q: Were there ever times where you guys were playing a style that you didn't fully buy into?
Austin Gleeson says players sometimes questioned their tactics, but he believes those disagreements should be handled privately and constructively rather than aired publicly.
Cillian O'Connor on Retirement and Finally Breaking The Curse
Q: How do you deal with criticism on social media?
O'Connor says he learned to pause and assess whether criticism is accurate, important, and coming from a credible place. Understanding that some commentary is designed to provoke or generate clicks helped him let it pass without affecting the team.

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Weekday conversations about Irish and international sport, mixing news analysis, debate, humor and first-hand accounts from people who have played, coached and covered the games. Ger Gilroy leads discussions with recurring contributors including Gaelic football analyst Diarmuid Connolly, rugby coach Noel McNamara and former Ireland international Kevin Kilbane, alongside journalists and other specialists. Rugby union, soccer and Gaelic games are central, with golf and boxing also in the mix. Topics range from tactics, selection and competition results to club ownership, player wellbeing and the culture around teams and supporters. The format moves between panel discussion and focused interviews, often pairing expert analysis with personal ex... more

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