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OTB's Saturday Panel

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Johnny Sexton
Andy Farrell
French Rugby Team
Allianz National Football League
Ireland's Rugby Players
British and Irish Lions
Premier League
Pregnancy and Motherhood

Subscribe to The Saturday Panel on OTB Sports, where John Duggan and guests get stuck into the burning topics of the week. Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Saturday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

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John Duggan is joined by ex-Limerick player Pat Ryan, ex-Galway player David Burke and ex-Tipperary player Eoin Kelly for this week's Saturday Panel, to build up to tomorrow's massive All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final between Galway and L... more

John Duggan is joined by Brian Kerr for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, with the knockout stages of the World Cup just around the corner, and slim hopes for some teams rest on tonight’s matches!

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John Duggan is joined by Eoin Doyle for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, as we've already gone through a full round of games, and gotten a look at every team so far in North America. Who is currently the favourite for the biggest World Cup ever?... more

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John Duggan is joined by Roy Curtis & Orla McElroy  for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories and ahead to this weekend's sports action.

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Recent Guests

David Burke
Galway captain (2017 All Ireland winner)
Galway GAA
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | Can Limerick deal with Jason Rabbitte? | All Ireland Hurling Final Special
Pat Ryan
Limerick three-time All Ireland winner, forward
Limerick GAA
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | Can Limerick deal with Jason Rabbitte? | All Ireland Hurling Final Special
Eoin Kelly
Tipperary captain (2010 All-Ireland winner)
Tipperary GAA
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | Can Limerick deal with Jason Rabbitte? | All Ireland Hurling Final Special
Brian Kerr
Former Republic of Ireland manager
Republic of Ireland national team / Irish football
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | The World Cup knockouts are upon us! | England in action tonight | BRIAN KERR
Eoin Doyle
Ex-English league and League of Ireland striker
Former player for Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers, St. Pat's, etc.
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | All the World Cup reaction | The first red card after new rule | EOIN DOYLE
James O'Donoghue
Guest for match previews
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | All the World Cup reaction | The first red card after new rule | EOIN DOYLE
Tommy Rooney
Games correspondent
Kerry Armagh game coverage
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | All the World Cup reaction | The first red card after new rule | EOIN DOYLE
Kerry Armah
Co-presenter/guest for break segments
Off The Ball
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | All the World Cup reaction | The first red card after new rule | EOIN DOYLE
Johne Murphy
Former Munster/Leicester player, current coach
Nace; ex-Leicester
Episode: THE SATURDAY PANEL | The folklore of AIL rugby | Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly

Host

John Duggan
Host of The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball / News Talk; Irish sports broadcaster with a focus on rugby, GAA, and wider sports discussion.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Superb

    Superb

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DL2035
    Australia7 years ago
  • The best Podcast on Newstalk

    So informative, very interesting guests. The Sunday paper review with Paul Kimmage, Dion Fanning or Malachy Clerkin is easily the best piece of radio in the week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sionan16
    United Kingdom11 years ago
  • The Highlight of Saturday Afternoons

    The Off The Ball sports team host a weekly discussion on some of the most topical issues in the world of sport with individuals from throughout the world of sport, entertainment & the media.

    A definite download recommendation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Figono7
    Ireland11 years ago
  • Excellent!!

    Always excellent... Predomintly Rugby, football,GAA but also touches on other sports (Great back catalogue available on iTunes)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronaldo9099
    United Kingdom14 years ago

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Listeners consistently praise the show for strong guest lineups and thoughtful analysis without getting dry.
The panel's blend of former players and journalists provides a credible, entertaining sports conversation.
Fans appreciate the in-depth rugby and GAA insights delivered with steady, informed pacing.

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THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland's (hopeful) World Cup group | Liverpool in crisis? | Meyler & Forde
Q: What do you think is wrong with Liverpool right now?
David Meyler outlines their defensive issues and lack of identity at Anfield.
THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland's (hopeful) World Cup group | Liverpool in crisis? | Meyler & Forde
Q: Where were you watching the moment Troy Parrott scored?
David Meyler was at home, celebratory with his family as Troy scored important goals for Ireland in Budapest.
THE SATURDAY PANEL: Down Syndrome Football and Futsal | Paul Smyth, Josh Hennessy & Jamie Linden
Q: What was it like, lads, the first time you pulled on that green jersey?
Both players expressed immense pride and excitement in putting on the Irish jersey for the first time.
Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'
Q: How did you find a way out of the trauma? What helped you? How are you now?
Leigh discusses changing her perspective, the importance of family support, and how therapy helped her recover from the trauma of her experiences.
Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'
Q: Leigh, your story was around the publishing of intermission images of you online without your consent. Perhaps you could tell us what happened to you.
Leigh shares that her iCloud was hacked, leading to the unauthorized release of intimate images, which deeply affected her and taught her important life lessons about privacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OTB's Saturday Panel

What is OTB's Saturday Panel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on wide-ranging sports discussion with a strong emphasis on Irish sport, including rugby, Gaelic games, football, and golf. Hosts and in-studio guests dissect recent results, tactical evolutions, and cultural moments in Irish sport, often blending analysis with personal anecdotes from players, journalists, and broadcasters. The panel-style format and guest roster tend to skew toward veteran sports commentators, former players, and sports journalists, offering both technical insight and broader cultural commentary. Noteworthy is the blend of traditional GAA and rugby coverage with modern media perspectives, making it informative for fans who want both depth and context, as well as for potential sponsors seeking a cross-sport... more

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1. David Burke
2. Pat Ryan
3. Eoin Kelly
4. Brian Kerr
5. Eoin Doyle
6. James O'Donoghue
7. Tommy Rooney
8. Kerry Armah

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