On this week’s Arena, a weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by OffTheBall’s Tommy Rooney to discuss the 2026 PwC All-Stars.

How is the team selected? Who votes for Player of the Year? The lads discuss the process and what an All-Star means for a player now. They also reflect on the final 15 and some of the contenders unlikely to miss out.

You can get in touch with Maurice at Maurice.Brosnan@examiner.ie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner’s weekly sports podcast, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Galway boxer Kieran Molloy ahead of his November 14 bout against Steve Suppan at London’s OVO Arena Wembley.

With a homecoming fight planned for 2027, Molloy discusses the challenges of making it in the professional ranks, the heartbreak of major fights falling through and the cancellation of a planned homecoming bout at Pease Stadium.

The pair also look at the future of Irish boxing, the harsh realities of the professional game and the advice Molloy has for young fighters hoping to make their mark.

You can contact Maurice at Maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie.

Read Maurice’s interview with Kieran from last year.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner’s weekly sports podcast, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Westmeath footballer Ray Connellan to examine the AFL’s recruitment of young Gaelic football talent.

The lads discuss the news that Donegal star Finnbarr Roarty has signed a two-year contract with Collingwood. Drawing on his own experience of being recruited by St Kilda, Ray explains how the recruitment process works for Australian Rules clubs and what it takes to actually 'make it' Down Under.

They also look at what the GAA can do in response. With the departures of Roarty and Kobe McDonald prompting understandable concern, is there a way to stem the flow of young talent to Australia? If not, what can the association ask for from the AFL?

You can get in touch with Maurice at Maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.