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This is just part of a much larger conversation that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Irish Daily Mail rugby writer Hugh Farrelly and former Meath manager Colm O'Rourke to analyze the Sunday sports headlines. The panel breaks down Leinster's 24–18 URC victory over Munster, questions why Munster supplied only two players to Andy Farrell's 36-man Ireland squad, reflects on James McClean's autobiography comments alongside Mark Allen's emotional mental health interview, evaluates Michael Carrick's mounting pressure at Manchester United and looks at the Irish GAA player drain to AFL. The Sunday Paper Review on off the ball is brought to you by the Road Safety Authority to remind people this bank holiday weekend that the road is a shared space. When crossing the road, always check for oncoming vehicles.

Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Irish Daily Mail rugby writer Hugh Farrelly and former Meath manager Colm O'Rourke to analyze the Sunday sports headlines. The panel breaks down Leinster's 24–18 URC victory over Munster, questions why Munster supplied only two players to Andy Farrell's 36-man Ireland squad, reflects on James McClean's autobiography comments alongside Mark Allen's emotional mental health interview, evaluates Michael Carrick's mounting pressure at Manchester United and looks at the Irish GAA player drain to AFL. The Sunday Paper Review on off the ball is brought to you by the Road Safety Authority to remind people this bank holiday weekend that the road is a shared space. When crossing the road, always check for oncoming vehicles.

This is just part of a much larger conversation that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Declan Lynch and Gavin Cummiskey to comb through the best sports writing and back-page headlines. The panel breaks down Manchester City's financial breach verdict ahead of their clash with Liverpool at Anfield, Gavin reflects on the surreal atmosphere covering Ireland's fixtures against Israel in the Balkans. Plus, they examine Graeme Souness' take on Declan Rice, Luke Littler and darts fame, and GAA county final culture. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Declan Lynch and Gavin Cummiskey to comb through the best sports writing and back-page headlines. The panel breaks down Manchester City's financial breach verdict ahead of their clash with Liverpool at Anfield, Gavin reflects on the surreal atmosphere covering Ireland's fixtures against Israel in the Balkans. Plus, they examine Graeme Souness' take on Declan Rice, Luke Littler and darts fame, and GAA county final culture. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

This is a free snippet of a much larger and in-depth conversation Shane Hannon is joined in the studio by sports journalist and broadcaster Clíona Foley for the Sunday Paper Review to break down a chaotic week in Irish and international sport. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join .

Shane Hannon is joined in studio by sports journalist and broadcaster Clíona Foley for the Sunday Paper Review to break down a turbulent week across the back pages. The panel dissects the surreal pre-match press conference shutdown in Serbia ahead of Ireland's Nations League tie with Israel, examining the lack of UEFA presence. Plus, they examine Nick Harris's report on Manchester City's financial breaches, Éamonn Fitzmaurice taking the reins at Galway and Munster Rugby's CEO departure. The Sunday Paper Review on OFF THE BALL

Orla McElroy and Paul O'Hehir join John Duggan for the Sunday Paper Review to break down a momentous day in Irish football as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu boycotted Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel over the ongoing war in Gaza. The panel criticizes the FAI board and UEFA for a total absence of leadership that left young players exposed to intense political fallout and internal dressing room splits. Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review.  Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.  The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Orla McElroy and Paul O'Hehir join John Duggan for the Sunday Paper Review to break down a momentous day in Irish football as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu boycotted Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel over the ongoing war in Gaza. The panel criticises the FAI board and UEFA for a total absence of leadership that left young players exposed to intense political fallout and internal dressing room splits. Plus, they examine the reaction to Manchester City's 115 financial charges, Luke Litler's rise and crowd hostility in darts, and Athlone Town's Women's FAI Cup final clash. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined by Nadine Doherty and Shane McEntee to dissect the biggest sports stories across the back pages. The panel breaks down the explosive fallout following Mary McAleese's departure from the Gaelic Games integration steering group, evaluating financial misgivings, AFLW player drain, and governance hurdles stalling the 2027 roadmap. Plus, they react to Shane Lowry taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open at Doonbeg amidst Donald Trump's chaotic arrival. Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review.  Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.  The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined by Nadine Doherty and Shane McEntee to dissect the biggest sports stories across the back pages. The panel breaks down the explosive fallout following Mary McAleese's departure from the Gaelic Games integration steering group, evaluating financial misgivings, AFLW player drain, and governance hurdles stalling the 2027 roadmap. Plus, they react to Shane Lowry taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open at Doonbeg amidst Donald Trump's chaotic arrival. Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review.  Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.  The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined by Nadine Doherty and Shane McEntee to dissect the biggest sports stories across the back pages. The panel breaks down the explosive fallout following Mary McAleese's departure from the Gaelic Games integration steering group, evaluating financial misgivings, AFLW player drain, and governance hurdles stalling the 2027 roadmap. Plus, they react to Shane Lowry taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open at Doonbeg amidst Donald Trump's chaotic arrival. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Gavan Casey and Paul O'Hehir to digest an iconic, historic night at Croke Park as Katie Taylor bows out of boxing on her own terms, laying down her gloves as a three-time undisputed world champion in front of 82,000 adoring fans. The panel reflects on the electric, championship-match atmosphere in Dublin and her legendary sporting legacy. Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review.  Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.  The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Gavan Casey and Paul O'Hehir to digest an iconic, historic night at Croke Park as Katie Taylor bows out of boxing on her own terms, laying down her gloves as a three-time undisputed world champion in front of 82,000 adoring fans. The panel reflects on the electric, championship-match atmosphere in Dublin and her legendary sporting legacy. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined by Roy Curtis and Glenn Ryan for this week's instalment of the Sunday Paper Review as they look over the back pages and top sporting stories from the past week.   Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review.  Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.  The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined by Roy Curtis and Glenn Ryan for this week's instalment of the Sunday Paper Review as they look over the back pages and top sporting stories from the past week. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball