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IRELAND DRAW ISRAEL - Reaction with Daniel Lambert | OFF THE BALL
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Lambert joins Eoin Sheahan and Eoin Doyle on the line to give his reaction to the UEFA Nations League draw which saw Ireland drawn in the same ...
"He's Talented Player, But I Don't Think He Has the Desire!" | The Morning Papers | Off the Ball Breakfast
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea, and Keith Treacy bring you Thursday morning's headline, as Sean Dyche and Thomas Frank are sacked from their posts. Keith w...
THE NEWSROUND: Thomas Frank sacked! | Ireland suffer cricket World Cup blow | Premier League team news
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Will O’Callaghan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Stephen Doyle for Wednesday’s Newsround, after Spurs sacked Thomas Frank, while Ireland h...
MORNING PAPERS: "It feels like the World Cup is coming up too fast" | Spurs in trouble | United draw away to West Ham | Ireland prepare for Italy showdown | OFF THE BALL
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry and Arthur O'Dea bring you all the news from this morning's papers after a night which saw Tottenham Hotspur lose at home to ...
THE NEWSROUND: McClean's start at Derry | Carrick's reign at United | Olympic Cheating??? | OFF THE BALL
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ireland International Keith Treacy joins Will O'Callaghan and Cameron Hill to bring you all of the latest from the world of sport as we have 4 ...
IRISH RUGBY: Existential crisis or massive overreaction? - ‘maybe we’ve peaked…’ | Tuesday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run you through all of the morning’s news, ahead of a bumper night of Premier League action!There’s s...
WOTS Ep 38: 'Rossie to Aussie' | "30,000km, 28 countries, 3 continents and somehow my arse has withheld" | Fergal Guihen
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Word On The Street where this week Susanna Mollen spoke to Fergal Guihen about his two year cycle from Roscommon to Sydney where he tr...
"Why is he playing in a team that have lost that many games?..." | Performance Rankings: Cork get revenge on Tipp, City complete comeback over Liverpool, Seahawks win the Superbowl & LOI is back! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur O'Dea are on hand to bring you all the reaction from a packed week of sport which included the Superbowl, won by Se...
EXTENDED NEWSROUND | VAR Drama | Seahawks on top | LOI at Aviva | O'Connor's incredible rant | OTB
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Monday again, and it's time for an extended Newsround! Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, Stephen Doyle and Dion Fanning as they bring you through...
OTB SUNDAY NEWSROUND: Cork avenge Tipp | Is Fernandes a United legend? | Reflections on France
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join John Duggan, Adrian Barry & Shane Hannon for this week's Sunday Newsround on Off The Ball!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
OTB Sunday Paper Review: France cast Ireland aside | Cranky managers | Straight-talking Ben O'Connor
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OTB Sunday Paper Review: France cast Ireland aside | Cranky managers | Straight-talking Ben O'ConnorAdrian Barry is joined on The Sunday Paper Review ...
THE RACING POD: Dublin Racing Festival review | Newbury preview | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week’s Racing Pod, looking ahead to the weekend’s racing, as well as the top stories from the week a...
THE CRAPPY QUIZ: ‘This is as close as I can remember!’ | The return of the King!
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mick McCarthy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Arthur O’Dea in line on the shoutiest segment across a mu...
SIX NATIONS REACTION | Ireland humbled by France | Friday Papers | Off The Ball Breakfast
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea, and Dara Smith-Naughton react to the first game of the Six Nations, that saw Ireland lose to France on a wet and windy nigh...
ELSA DESMOND: "It's a David vs Goliath situation" | Fighting for Olympic justice | Going to court for her Winter Olympics place | OFF THE BALL
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Irish Olympian Elsa Desmond to talk about the current factors that have put her out of a place at this year's Milan Cortina ...
THE NEWSROUND: Continued France vs Ireland Build-Up | Olympic Controversy | Jarvis comes back | OFF THE BALL
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Cameron Hill, Vinny Perth and Fiona Hayes to take a quick look at the headlines from the sporting world prior to Ireland's s...
'What happens if IRELAND WIN...?!' | Man City BREEZE by Newcastle | MORNING PAPERS
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through Thursday morning's papers, as they react to Manchester City's 3-1 win over Newcastle, the Six N...
WOTS | Ep37 EOGHAN JENNINGS | “Didn’t come across the world to not win” | Irish tennis talent in Aus | WORD ON THE STREET
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday folks, we have another special episode for you today! While Susanna is off reporting at the Six Nations, Eve and Rachel interview 17-ye...
THE NEWSROUND: Carabao Cup semi final team news | Caelan Doris' captain's run | RIP John Virgo
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dion Fanning joins Cameron Hill and Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday's Newsround as the second Carabao Cup semi-final is about to get underway, wh...
RIP JOHN VIRGO: Say Goodnight, JV | The John Virgo Interview | Legendary snooker player and broadcaster passes away aged 79
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2019, OTB's resident snooker superfan Shane Hannon sat down with legendary player and broadcaster in the press conference area of The Crucible...
Is nostalgia a force for evil?... and Arsenal's unstoppable ascent | OTB Breakfast
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur James O'Dea were back in studio this morning with all manner of major sports stories to chat through. After an init...
LIVE REACTION to 'exciting' Ireland squad to face France... | OTB Breakfast | Is Pep on the way out?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run through some busy morning headlines, as Dara Smith-Naughton joins to react to Ireland’s squad due t...
THE NEWSROUND | 6 Nations squad news | EFL Cup semi-finals | FIFA Drama | OFF THE BALL
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, Tuesday's Newsround coming at ya with Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Cameron Hill. They'll bring you through the biggest sporting news sto...
UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘Suffering seems a certainty’ | Six Nations looms… | OFF THE BALL
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Linda Maher & Kieran Cunningham discussing Ireland’s Si...
OTB Saturday Newsround: Six Nations fears | Keane on Carrick | A day in Dublin
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill discuss the big stories in sport on this Saturday afternoon.The Newsround on Off The Ball.
A Great Weekend of Premier League Action is upon us | Novak rolling back the years | Top of the Show | OFF THE BALL
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheahan and Michael McCarthy discuss the pressing topics around the sporting world on a day that featured not one but two classics in the Austral...
A note on a boat, an invite withdrawn, and Prince Albert of Monaco: Ireland's Winter Olympics debut
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's only a week until the 2026 Winter Olympic Games get underway in Milano-Cortina in Italy. Four athletes will represent Team Ireland, in what will ...
MORNING PAPERS | "Never seen anything like it!" | PL teams in Europe | Aus Open semi-final | OTB
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, and Dara Smith-Naughton as they talk through some of the morning's biggest sporting stories, including updates on the...
WOTS | Ep.36 ‘Mind the Gap’ | Breaking down gender pay gap in sports | Caitlin Thompson | Word On The Street | OFF THE BALL
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday folks, we have a bit of a special episode for you today! In light of Katie Taylor’s comments about her desire to play Croke Park and ...
THE NEWSROUND: Furlong in doubt | Team Ireland | Europa League action| Off The Ball
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
William O'Callaghan, Cameron Hill and Dion Fanning are here to bring you Thursday's Newsround where they will be discussing Tadgh Furlong's availabili...
One of the great footballing nights… but was it worth it? | ‘I LOVED the madness!’ | Thursday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton bring you all of the latest sport thing news the morning after an absolutely outrageous end to the l...
THE NEWSROUND: Aki and Keenan out | Reed leaves LIV & 18 UCL Games! | OFF THE BALL
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Will O'Callaghan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and former LOI and EFL football player Eoin Doyle to bring you all the talking points on a day fu...
Djokovic's BIZARRE quarter-final win... | MORNING PAPERS | The Champions League is back!
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run through some busy morning headlines, as the lads touch on Djokovic's retirement win in the quarter-fi...
THE NEWSROUND: Connacht call on Connors | Australian Open shocks | Bohemians’ new signing
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Hill and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Tuesday’s Newsround, as Connacht have announced the signing of Will Connors from Lein...
Ireland's forgotten man, Elding's move to Hibs, which Irish players are on the move, and Ireland fans in Trump's America | OUTSIDE THE BOX
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.Alan Browne has had o...
JOHN BISHOP: ‘It’s like Ronnie Whelan’s foot… wasn’t a foot!’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Boohig sits down with the ever-fascinating John Bishop ahead of the release of ‘Is This Thing On?’ - a movie inspired by his life, star...
'It's difficult to picture a world WITHOUT Bruno...' | MORNING PAPERS | Ireland's below-par facilities
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through Tuesday morning's papers as they discuss Bruno Fernandes' future, the decrease in the number of...
United's Massive win over faltering Arsenal | Can Villa take the opportunity? | The GAA Leagues are back! | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur O'Dea discuss the weekend's sporting action which included Manchester United's shock win over Premier League leader...
EXTENDED NEWSROUND | Injury woes for Ireland | GAA reaction | Arsenal stumble
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Monday and you know what that means, folks! Here's an extended Newsround with Eoin Sheahan, Keith Treacy, and Stephen Doyle (plus Tommy Rooney fr...
SPR UNLOCKED: "Absolutely earned the benefit of the doubt" | Andy Farrell on 'shaky ground'?
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Barry is today joined by Su Carty and Kieran Shannon on The Sunday Paper Review to chat through the biggest stories and best sportswriting acro...
FRIDAY PAPERS | "You might think this is rage bait…" | What even is a volley? | Casemiro to leave Utd | Off The Ball Breakfast
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday, folks! Join Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon, and Arthur O'Dea as they go through increasingly inane conversation topics such as strong men han...
The Racing Pod | “This race is a cracker!” | Cheltenham Trials Day & Doncaster preview!
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another week of the Racing pod, brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
THE NEWSROUND: Ferguson at Roma | Casemiro leaving | Connacht open new stand | Drama for Osaka at the AO | OFF THE BALL
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Dion Fanning as they bring you all the news from the Sporting World on the evening of the penulti...
Ireland 6N squad has only INCREASED uncertainty ahead of France... | Slot & Carragher's... odd relationship | MORNING PAPERS
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run through some busy morning headlines, as the lads react to Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement &a...
WOTS | Ep.35 'Sacked in the morning?" | "In rugby they use the term 'let go'" | More patience? | OTB
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. In a wake of a wave of 'sackings' in the football and, unusually, t...
THE NEWSROUND: Farrell names Ireland squad for Six Nations | Champions League teams | Rory McIlroy
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Eoin Doyle and Cameron Hill for Wednesday's Newsround, as Andy Farrell has named an experienced squad for the Six ...
"Last Night was Exhibit A, B, and C of Why This Format is Class!" | Wednesday's Papers
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, and Arthur O'Dea bring you this morning's backpage talk, as Manchester City fell to an embarrassing defeat at Bodo/Glimt and ...
GARY KEEGAN: Not seeing the value of external motivation in sport… | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
High performance coach Gary Keegan has worked with the Irish rugby team, the Lions, the Cork senior hurlers, Irish boxing & so many more over the ...
THE NEWSROUND | City stumble | Frank under pressure | French rugby drama | Off The Ball
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday's Newsround is jam-packed folks, so join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Stephen Doyle as they bring you through today's biggest news stories...
"They are the Envy of Most Other Managers!" | Tuesday Morning's Papers | Off the Ball
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger, Colm, and Arthur bring you a comprehensive roundup of the morning's backpages, as Lisandro Martinez bites back at Nicky Butt, and 'Saipan' is set...
The best United performance in YEARS... | Munster's 'DISASTER' | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OTB Breakfast
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run through some busy Performance Rankings, the entries include the All-Ireland club finals, Munster &...
EXTENDED NEWSROUND | AFCON chaos! | Can Frank survive? | Good news for Keenan |
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have an Extended Newsround for you all this Monday evening! Join Mick McCarthy, Kathleen McNamee, and Stephen Doyle as they run through the biggest...
UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘They’ve nobody to blame but themselves…’ | Munster OUT of Champions Cup! | OFF THE BALL
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Jackie Shiels & Declan Lynch discussing Munster’s SHOCK...
THE RACING POD: ‘Cheltenham’s not that far away… I don’t know who’ll turn up!’ | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week’s Racing Pod, looking ahead to the weekend’s racing, as well as the top stories from the week a...
Can ANY manager solve the Man United puzzle?.... | Few days like derby days! | MORNING PAPERS
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy & Arthur O’Dea run through some papers, with the Manchester derby dominating the conversation.Catch The Off The Ball B...
THE NEWSROUND | Rory Leads in Dubai | King Appointed Captain | Robertson Sacked
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday night's Newsround is with Dion Fanning, Eoin Sheahan, and Cameron Hill. Bringing you all the biggest sporting stories across Ireland and bey...
MORNING PAPERS: "Can you really celebrate goals anymore?" | All Blacks in disarray, Arsenal narrowly win first leg & Parrott the Hat-Trick Hero | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton & Vinny Perth bring you all the talking points after the All Blacks sacked their head coach Scott Robertson in a ...
WORD ON THE STREET Ep.33 'Lights, Camera, Action' | What makes a good sports doc? | Flops and success stories | Off The Ball
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. This week we wanted to know all about your favourite sports documentarie...
THE NEWSROUND: Rugby players on the move | EFL Cup semi-finals | Trouble in the All Blacks?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Hill and Eoin Doyle join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as Jean Kleyn's replacement at Munster seems to be coming into focu...
Big time boxing is BACK in Dublin - Anthony Cacace, Pierce O’Leary, Adam Olaniyan & Thomas Carty!| OFF THE BALL
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from some Irish boxing’s biggest stars by way of Anthony Cacace, Pierce O’Leary, Adam Olaniyan & Thomas Carty ahead of the return of big ...
MORNING PAPERS: "I think that's mad that he's offside" | Carrick confirmed at United | Klopp to Madrid? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton and Matthew Brennan bring you all the talking points following Manchester City's League Cup first leg win...
THE NEWSROUND: World Cup winner to leave Munster | Carrick to manage United | Bazunu's loan move
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Hill and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Tuesday's Newsround, as Jean Kleyn's move from Munster to Gloucester at the end of the ...
JEROME WESTBROOKS: ‘I’m chuffed! I’m humbled by the honour!’ | From Chicago to the Irish Basketball Hall of Fame
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish basketball hall of fame inductee Jerome Westbrooks joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to reflect on his extraordinary life, from starting basketball a...
Madrid & Manchester managerial madness & did Szoboszlai disrespect Hourihane!? | TUESDAY’S PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea bring you all of the morning’s latest sporting news, after Liverpool got the better of Conor Hourihane’...
Man Utd’s season almost as short as Fletcher’s reign… | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, the returning Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea recap a sporting bonanza of a weekend which saw plenty of Club GAA emotion.The FA Cup was a...
EXTENDED NEWSROUND | Alonso leaves Madrid | Key rugby players return | Carrick to Utd | Off The Ball
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Monday Newsround again folks, and it's extended! Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Stephen Doyle as they bring you the day's biggest news, in...
Harry's Last Minute Leinster Save | FA Cup Action | GAA Club Finals | Nollaig Na mBan Special
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Susanna Mollen, Eve Conway and Rachel Sheehan bring you Off The Balls Nollaig na mBan special of the Newsround with action from the Champions Cup, the...
THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: ’Restored my faith in rugby! | Rugby, Katie Taylor & more! | OFF THE BALL
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eve Conway is joined & Orla McElroy & Cliona Foley for this week’s Nollaig na mBan edition of The Sunday Paper Review! The Sunday Paper Revi...
THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘Managerial Madness’ | Chaotic midweek Premier League action | Sporting week in review
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Martin and Mick O'Keeffe join John Duggan in studio for a look back on the sporting week in this weekend's Saturday Panel.
THE NEWSROUND: ‘I’ve a feeling Ulster might win the URC!’ | FA Cup latest | Leinster’s front row crisis
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill for this Saturday’s Newsround, bringing you the latest sports stories and live updates from the FA C...
Martinelli's moment of MADNESS! | "Defends your teammates!" | Frank to be sacked? | MORNING PAPERS
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, Arthur O’Dea & Eve Conway run through some busy morning papers, following Arsenal & Liverpool's 0-0 draw.Catch T...
THE RACING POD: ‘The horse of a lifetime!’ | The Gold Cup picks | Thom Malone’s Charity Bet
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan is joined in studio by Thom Malone for this week’s Racing Pod. They are also joined by William Hill’s Sam Norris. The Racing Pod ...
THE NEWSROUND: Arsenal vs Liverpool, Captain Coyle leaves Shels, Rovers sign Mulraney, the end of England's Bazball, | OFF THE BALL
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill and Dion Fanning are in studio to bring you all the news from across the Sporting world on a day where Premier League leade...
MORNING PAPERS: ‘If Chelsea look like the sensible ones, then you’ve a big problem…’ | PL action & Carbery’s return? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Vinny Perth & Arthur O’Dea bring you all of the morning’s latest sporting news, after a hectic night of Premier League action, whi...
WORD ON THE STREET | Ep.32 Olympic Dreams | Elle Murphy | Eábha McKenna | Claire Dooley | Off The Ball
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday everybody! We have a very special Winter Olympics episode this week, as we chat to three Team Ireland hopefuls about the qualification ...
THE NEWSROUND: Massive night of Premier League action, Joey Carbery on the move? | OFF THE BALL
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheehan, Michael McCarthy & Cameron Hill are in studio to bring you all the news from the sporting world on a day that includes 8 Premier Lea...
MORNING PAPERS: "We're all just characters in his fever dream!" | Solskjær/Carrick in battle for United interim gig
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Arthur O'Dea run through a busy set of Wednesday morning papers, as Evan Ferguson scores again & the headlines are ...
THE NEWSROUND: Solskjaer back to United? | Rosenior's lengthy Cheslea contract | Ferguson in form
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheehan, Cameron Hill and Eoin Doyle are live in studio to bring you all the pressing news from the sporting world on Tuesday, with Evan Ferguson...
MORNING PAPERS: ‘Are you happy that Amorim is gone? - ehhhmmm…’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Arthur O’Dea bring you all of the morning’s sporting headlines, after a bananas day of news saw Martin O’Neill re...
THE NEWSROUND: Amorim & Nancy sacked, Littler Champion again & Dingle, St Brigids win | OFF THE BALL
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheehan, Will O'Callaghan and Michael McCarthy bring you all the pressing news from the sporting world today as Manchester United have sacked Rub...
PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: ‘It’s the beginning of the end isn’t it…’ | Amorim, Brentford, GAA & Littler! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Gilroy, Vinny Perth & Arthur O’Dea will recap a smashing weekend of sport through the ever controversial Performance Rankings…Catch The Of...
UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘It makes me feel a little bit cold...’ | OFF THE BALL
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Brendan O’Brien & Orla McElroy, discussing last night’...
THE DARTS: Luke Littler 7-1 Gian van Veen, an era of dominance underway, moments of the tournament & what a three weeks of darting drama it has been! | OFF THE BALL
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL REVIEW - LITTLER IS THE CHAMP! 🎯Luke Littler 7-1 Gian van Veen…🌟An era of dominance underway? 🫨Moments of th...
THE DARTS: The youngest final EVER awaits, Van Veen betters Anderson in semi-final classic, Littler breezes by Searle... Gian van Veen or Luke Littler - who have you got!? | OFF THE BALL
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS ROUND-UP & FINAL PREVIEW! 🎯The youngest final EVER awaits…🌟Van Veen betters Anderson in semi-final cl...
ROWING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC: ’I wake up every day and the world feels like a playground!’ | Matt Redmond
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As he prepares to set sail for a cross-Atlantic row, Matthew Redmond joins Shane Hannon in studio to discuss the row, his many other adventures, and t...
THE NEWSROUND: Big weekend of Premier League action, Ulster's statement win over Munster & Littler on brink of Back-to-back World Titles | OFF THE BALL
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hannon & Cameron Hill bring you all the news from the sporting world as there is 5 Premier League matches taking place today, as well as the...
THE RACING POD: ‘In the words of Lloyd Christmas…’ | Festive racing festivals recap | Thom Malone’s Charity Bet
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Ward is joined in studio by Thom Malone to reflect on the festive racing and look ahead to this weekend’s races.They are also joined by Willi...
THE DARTS: Anderson eyes 3rd World title, Littler powers passed Ratajski, Van Veen FAR too good for Humphries & Searle continues strong run… | OFF THE BALL
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS ROUND-UP & SEMI FINALS PREVIEW! 🎯Anderson eyes 3rd World title! 💥Littler powers passed Ratajski👀V...
WORD ON THE STREET | Goodbye 2025! | Sporting highlights | Looking ahead | Off The Ball
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eve and Rachel take one final look back at 2025 and asked around the Off The Ball office for everyone's definitive favourite moment of the year.Have a...
MORNING PAPERS: "It's STRANGE!" | Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea | Festive darts & football
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year folks! Meghann Scully, Keith Treacy, Arthur O’Dea & Dara Smith-Naughton run through some busy morning papers.Catch The Off The Ba...
THE DARTS: It’s all (outrageously) good in the Hood, Anderson gets the better of MvG & Humphries lays down a marker… | OFF THE BALL
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 17 ROUND-UP! 🎯It’s all (outrageously) good in the Hood! 🐧Anderson gets the better of MvG 💥Humphries lays down ...
THE DARTS: Littler FIRES BACK, Aspinall dumped out & MvG+Anderson prepare for battle! | OFF THE BALL
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP DAY 16 ROUND-UP & DAY 17 PREVIEW! 🎯Littler FIRES BACK at crowd after Cross win! 🥊Aspinall dumped out by Doets in cr...
Festive Sport | "They're useless eejits!" | Littler's outburst | Saipan reactions | Off The Ball
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mick McCarthy and Arthur O'Dea chat about the festive sport during the week, including Villa's incredible winning streak, Luke Littler's dramatic inte...
2026 CRYSTAL BALL | The OTB Breakfast team accurately predicts the sporting year to come
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the remarkable sporting year that's been, could 2026 be better again?! Will Ireland reach the World Cup in North America? Who will be manager of...
2025 TIME CAPSULE | The OTB Breakfast team reflects on an all-time sporting year
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could 2025 have been one of the very best sporting years we've ever seen?! Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur James O'Dea and Matthew Brennan sat down in...
The Racing Pod: “It’s been a magical Christmas” | Christmas Festivals Day 4 | Leopardstown & Limerick
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are joined by Chief Racing Writer with the Sunday Times Donn McClean for the final day of the Christmas Festival Racing, i...
THE RACING POD: “It was incredible!” | Leopardstown Day 3
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day 3 of the Christmas races are upon us at Leopardstown and John Duggan, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are here to run you through all the riders. ...
THE RACING POD: “I’m going to make a mad selection for a HUGE price!” | Leopardstown Day 2
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 of the Christmas races are upon us at Leopardstown and John Duggan, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are here to run you through all the riders.The R...
The Newsround: Premier League action | Munster vs Leinster | Racing at Leopardstown
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Duggan was joined by Cameron Hill for Saturdays Newsround on Off The Ball where they talked all thing Premier League, Rugby, and Racing.
Kevin Kilbane's Top 5 sporting moments of 2025 | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It really has been a remarkable sporting year! To recap all of the lows and highs of sport in 2025, Colm Boohig was joined by the 110-capped Irish int...