Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland 'drift', Sweden Part 2, Real Madrid XV and LOI

Conan Byrne, David Sneyd and Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to chat Tom Cannon's call-up and build up to the Ireland men's friendly against Hungary, discuss the women's second clash against Sweden, review the LOI and react to Real Madrid's Champions League final win.

Soccer • 03 Jun 24

Champions League final, Ireland v Sweden & Superb Shels

Lisa Fallon, Paul Corry and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk LOI after a big week at the top and bottom, preview Ireland's home Women's Euro qualifier against Sweden, look ahead to the Champions League final and react to Man United's FA Cup win and strong Irish performers abroad.

Soccer • 27 May 24

Enter the dragon? Chris Coleman talk and LOI roars back

Ex-striker Eoin Doyle and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to talk about Chris Coleman entering the Ireland vacancy equation, Eileen Gleeson's squad for the WNT friendlies, the opening LOI weekend, Champions League last-16, Premier League title race and the form of Premier League forwards.

Soccer • 19 Feb 24

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: New era and Irish strikers in form

Raf Diallo is joined by RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne and journalist Jonathan Higgins to discuss the Republic of Ireland's winning start to the Women's Nations League, a topsy-turvy LOI Friday, Galway United's promotion and a weekend of goals for Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah and Troy Parrott.

Soccer • 25 Sep 23

World Cup Podcast: Pauw and McCabe's opinions diverge

RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne joins Raf Diallo to review the Republic of Ireland's final World Cup group game against Nigeria and to discuss the post-match reaction including Vera Pauw's press conference comments and Katie McCabe's cryptic post-match after a difference of views.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Postcard from Perth, Canada build-up

Ireland international Rianna Jarrett and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo from Perth as the Girls in Green's crucial clash with Canada closes in. We also hear from Sinead Farrelly, get the latest on Louise Quinn and an insight into the demands of leading the line for Vera Pauw.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 24 Jul 23

World Cup Podcast: Denise O'Sullivan's injury scare

Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to discuss the fallout from the warm-up match against Colombia and the injury scare suffered by midfielder Denise O'Sullivan as Thursday's World Cup opener against co-hosts Australia closes in

FIFA Women's World Cup • 17 Jul 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland's 'low-ebb' and Zambia test

Stephen Elliott and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to discuss Ireland's performances against Greece and Gibraltar in-depth and react to the European draws for LOI clubs and Liam Brady's farewell. RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne also previews Ireland's Women's World Cup warm-up against Zambia.

Soccer • 20 Jun 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Champions League semis & LOI issues

Johnny McDonnell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review the weekend's SSE Airtricity League action and stories. They also look ahead to the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City, while Anthony outlines Ireland's Women's UEFA Nations League draw.

Soccer • 08 May 23

RTÉ GAA Podcast: The GAA media in a post-Covid world

The GAA's relationship with the media is only likely to get stranger as we cope with social distancing, limited press boxes and new broadcasting norms.

GAA • 09 Jul 20

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: John O'Shea, Leeds' rise, WNL start

On this week's RTE Soccer Podcast, Adrian Eames is joined by Keith Ward, Johnny McDonnell and Anthony Pyne to discuss all things LOI and much more.

Soccer • 04 Mar 19

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