Keith Treacy and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's final 2026 World Cup qualifiers and talk about the U17s, review the FAI Cup final and Waterford's play-off win, and pick their LOI Teams of the Season, while Rachel Graham talks the Girls in Green's 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying draw.
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01:00 Richie and Keith review Shamrock Rovers' FAI Cup final win over Cork City as the Hoops sealed a double since 1987.
11:20 Keith and Richie name their LOI Premier Division Team of the Season.
17:05 Richie and Keith look back at Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne's performances against AEK Athens and Drita FC respectively in the UEFA Conference League.
22:25 Keith and Richie view Waterford's promotion/relegation play-off win over Bray Wanderers and react to rumours linking Sligo Rovers manager John Russell with the Blues' vacancy.
27:50 Keith and Richie discuss the Republic of Ireland squad including Johnny Kenny's belated inclusion and a left-field call-up for New York City FC's Kevin O'Toole, before looking at the challenge to come against Portugal and Hungary in the final set of 2026 World Cup qualifier.
41:20 Richie and Keith react to the early success of the Ireland U17s at the World Cup after sealing a knockout place following two wins from two.
52:30 Rachel breaks down the 2027 World Cup qualifying draw for the Girls in Green and looks at opponents France, Netherlands and Poland, as well as possible home venues.
01:02:45 Rachel discusses her new manager at Shelbourne, Sean Russell.
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Watch Republic of Ireland v Paraguay in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup on Tuesday from 1.20pm on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on the RTÉ News App and on rte.ie/sport
Watch Republic of Ireland v Portugal in World Cup qualifying on Thursday from 7pm on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on the RTÉ News App and on rte.ie/sport. Listen to live commentary on RTÉ Radio 1
