What's The Score

My guest on this week's show was Ronan Michael. Ronan is an Irish international and is playing rugby league at the moment with York Knights RLFC. We chatted about how he got into the sport, what it's like at the pro level, and his experience of playing for Ireland at the Rugby League World Cup.

Ahead of the week one kickoff Colum Cronin of the Irish NFL Show joins me to preview how all 32 sides will do this season and who we think will make it all the way to the Superbowl in Las Vegas.

Paul Tait and the crew of the Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation Podcast join me for an in-depth preview of this year's Rugby World Cup. We go through each pool, who we think will make it out of them and who will be raising the Webb Ellis trophy (France).

Matthew Karagich of the 2. Bundesliga Podcast joins me to chat about all things to do with football in the country. From the leagues to the fan culture that's famous throughout the world we chat about what makes it unique and some of the stadiums and teams that should be on your bucket list.

This weekend I chatted with Tadhg Leader, founder of Leader Kicking. His mission is to introduce players from all backgrounds to the dynamic world of American Football as a kicker or punter, while also unveiling the exciting athletic and academic opportunities that await them through scholarships at prestigious American universities. We chatted about Tadhgs own background, where the idea came from, and also how Tadhg has already seen the results as two players are currently deep in preseason training at colleges in the United States.

Can anyone stop Man City this season? Probably not, Owen O'Rourke joined me to preview all 20 teams and who we think will be in the top 4 and who we think will face the drop.

This week saw the International Tag Federation World Cup take place out in UL. 1,500 players competed across the 6 days and we chatted with Stuart McConnell Chairman, Barry Keary Ireland team manager, Ross Thomas Tagaroos and Hall of Fame inductee, Natasha Mac Gregor referee and Jake Kinzett player with the New Zealand Exiles.

Irene Hehir, soccer coach with the FAI Centre of Excellence reviews Irekands opening game with Australia, their crucial match with Canada and the teams to look out for at the World Cup.

In the leadup to the Division 1 Bowl this weekend I chatted with Darragh O Callaghan, head coach of the UL Vikings about how preparations have gone plus his journey to becoming head coach.