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Gary Lineker thinks that Liverpool fans will eventually get to see their side lift the league trophy

'Liverpool fans will be genuinely concerned' - Lineker

Gary Lineker believes that the decision makers within the Premier League will do whatever it takes to finish this year's campaign.

Soccer • 30 Mar 20

'Is there a strong chance of maybe Dublin being beaten in a once-off All-Ireland semi-final? Oh yes there is.'

Spillane expecting straight knockout for Championship

Pat Spillane tells RTÉ 2FM's Game On that he expects this summer's All-Ireland football and hurling championships to be played off on a straight knockout basis, as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

GAA • 25 Mar 20

Carty: I didn't deserve to be in Six Nations squad

Jack Carty tells RTÉ 2FM's Game on that he can understand why he wasn't included in the Ireland squad for the Six Nations Championship.

Rugby • 25 Mar 20

Micahel Conlan: "You've got to roll with the punches."

'There's fighters down pecking order who'll struggle'

Michael Conlan has aired his concerns for fighters with no source of income due to the clampdown on all sporting events that's been issued to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Boxing • 14 Mar 20

Galway manager Padraic Joyce, centre, with his players before the clash with Donegal

Joyce approach is flamboyant & refreshing - Andy Moran

Andy Moran says Galway's footballers are benefiting from the unabashed ambition of new manager Padraic Joyce who has taken a "refreshing" and "flamboyant" approach to his first senior inter-county job.

GAA • 21 Feb 20

Galway play Tipperary in Salthill on Sunday

Eoin Larkin: Galway promise so much & deliver so little

Eoin Larkin has questioned the attitude of the Galway players, claiming they are "not willing to put their bodies on the line for each other".

GAA • 15 Feb 20

Andrew Conway scored Ireland's bonus-point try against Wales

Conway's patience pays off with Ireland

Andrew Conway had to be patient in his quest to break through at international level but the Ireland wing is now making up for lost time.

Rugby • 11 Feb 20

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Other sport • 03 Feb 20

Jack Byrne: "I just thought it was important for me to say that point."

Byrne reveals the point he made to government ministers

Republic of Ireland and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne speaks to RTÉ 2fm Game On's Marie Crowe about the point he made when he spoke up during a meeting with Government ministers regarding the future of the League of Ireland.

Soccer • 24 Jan 20

Shane McGrath: Dublin hurlers have 'point to prove'

Former Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath tells RTÉ 2fm's Game On that 2020 will be pivotal for Dublin's hurlers and manager Mattie Kenny after last year's disappointing All-Ireland Championship exit at the hands of Laois

GAA • 24 Jan 20

Mayo selector Ciarán McDonald before the FBD League Semi-Final

Andy Moran: How Ciaran McDonald's input will boost Mayo

Former Mayo All Star Andy Moran looks ahead to the Allianz Football League with RTÉ 2fm's Game On's Marie Crowe and expects Ciaran McDonald to make a positive impact behind the scenes for James Horan's side

GAA • 24 Jan 20

'Frequently I had less than £100 in my bank account'

Stephen Scullion has out-run adversity to get to Tokyo

Irish marathon runner Stephen Scullion relives the race that booked his place in the 2020 Olympics and details the challenges on the road to that achievement

Athletics • 21 Jan 20

'A lot of their players will want to make a statement'

Lenihan: Relegation makes Saracens 'dangerous animal'

Donal Lenihan believes Saracens will be like a "dangerous animal" by the time the Heineken Champions Cup clash against Leinster comes around in April after confirmation of their relegation from the English Premiership

Rugby • 20 Jan 20

Diarmaid Byrnes of Limerick during the 2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Fogarty tips Limerick to learn valuable 2019 lesson

Former Kilkenny hurler Aidan Fogarty tells RTÉ 2FM's Game On that he expects Limerick to learn crucial lessons from 2019

GAA • 16 Jan 20

Andrew Balbirnie: 'We truly are lucky in what we do'

Andrew Balbirnie revels in 'chance to create history'

Ireland cricket captain Andrew Balbirnie says the achievement of beating the West Indies in their T20 opener is beginning to sink in and he hopes to see a knock-on effect for the sport in the country

Cricket • 16 Jan 20

Why 2007 was Oisin McConville's sweetest club victory

Former Armagh All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville explains why 2007 stands out most among his six national club titles with Crossmaglen.

GAA • 16 Jan 20

'You really earn respect from players if you can take a blow like he had'

O'Callaghan: Devin Toner recall shows 'mark of class'

Donncha O'Callaghan feels Devin Toner's return to the Ireland squad shows the Leinster player's class

Rugby • 15 Jan 20

'We've actually started the same first 15 every game which is very unusual for a club'

Remarkable injury-free run boosting Borris-ileigh

Borris-ileigh's Dan McCormack says the "very unusual" circumstance of being able to start the same set of players week after week has been key to the club's run to the AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling final.

GAA • 14 Jan 20

Adelaide Crows have confirmed that Cathal McShane will train with the club this month

What Cathal McShane can expect in the AFL - Colm Begley

Laois footballer Colm Begley speaks to RTE 2FM's Game On about what Tyrone's Cathal McShane can expect should he make a move to the AFL and also outlined his own experience Down Under between 2006 and 2009

Cathal McShane • 07 Jan 20

Alan Kelly believes 'misconception' exists about VAR

Irish referee Alan Kelly insists that football's Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has been successful overall.

Alan Kelly • 07 Jan 20

Dessie Farrell's appointment was confirmed by the Dublin County Board on Thursday

Caffrey: Farrell the 'ideal candidate' for Dublin

Dessie Farrell is the 'ideal candidate' to take on the Dublin football manager's job, former Blues boss Paul 'Pillar' Caffrey told RTÉ 2FM's Game On.

GAA • 13 Dec 19

It was a bad night at the office on Friday

Lenihan: Squad depth could be Connacht's achilles' heel

Connacht's lack of squad depth could prove to be costly in their Champions Cup campaign, RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan told RTÉ's Game On on Monday.

Rugby • 11 Nov 19

DJ Carey is happy to take a role as selector, rather than manager

DJ Carey admits surprise at Brian Cody phone call

DJ Carey tells RTÉ 2FM's Game On that hurling has evolved since his playing days, but admits that he can't wait to get started as a selector for Kilkenny.

GAA • 15 Oct 19

Jack McCaffrey smiling his way through the pre-match parade

McCaffrey: Jim is the only man to lead Dubs in 2020

There has been speculation since the Dubs completed their historic five in a row with All-Ireland replay victory over Kerry that Gavin was set to step down.

GAA • 30 Sep 19

Magee on the sideline for his club Kilmacud Crokes

Rochford and Magee unsure about tier-two proposals

A GAA Special Congress will take place in Cork in October to vote on the format suggested by Croke Park's Central Council.

GAA • 16 Sep 19