SportsBeat Xtra

Beat's Lydia Des Dolles caught up with Eddie Hearn following the announcement of Katie Taylor's undercard for her retirement bout at Croke Park in September

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan caught up with Tipperary's Karin Blair ahead of the Premier County's clash with Clare in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Quarter-Finals at Croke Park.

Cape Verde's World Cup dream came to an end following a dramatic 3-2 loss to current world champions Argentina in extra time. Odhrán caught up with the Irish Examiner's John Fallon to look back on the impact both Cape Verde and Crumlin native Roberto "Pico" Lopes have had on both Ireland and the League of Ireland.

Teams are on the out! On this week's episode of Watching from Home, Odhrán and Brian are joined by Wexford FC Captain Mikie Rowe to look over Paraguay's historic victory over Germany, Cape Verde's date with Argentina, and Brazil's unconvincing victory over Japan.Watching from Home Podcast Thumbnail designed by Mollie Murphy (Instagram: @moll.iegraphics)Hosted by:Odhrán Johnson (Instagram: @odhran_johnson)Brian Griffin (Instagram: @briansmovies)David Bjelac (Instagram: @iamdavidbjelac)/Additional Video/Social Work

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Lily Kennedy sits down with Wexford native and aspiring sports journalist Shane Meleady to discuss Leo Cullen's decision to step down as Leinster head coach, his legacy at the province, and what the future holds for Leinster and Irish rugby.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Lily Kennedy chats to two-time SpeedGolf champion and organiser Rob Hogan about the recent Irish SpeedGolf Open in Castlebar, the unique sport of SpeedGolf, and its growing popularity across Ireland.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Lily Kennedy chats to Tipperary MMA star Will Fleury ahead of his return to the cage at OKTAGON 92. From his upcoming title defence to his journey to becoming a double champion, Will reflects on his career and what's next.

Brian is joined by former Waterford Mayor Adam Wyse and iRadio's Shane O'Loughlin to chat about the last week of World Cup drama, from failed predictions to broken records, this week has been busy - and we even threw in a lil 5-a-side of the tournament so far! Watching from Home Podcast Thumbnail designed by Mollie Murphy (Instagram: @moll.iegraphics)Hosted by:Odhrán Johnson (Instagram: @odhran_johnson)Brian Griffin (Instagram: @briansmovies)David Bjelac (Instagram: @iamdavidbjelac)/Additional Video/Social Work

Comeragh Rangers are go ahead of Waterford LGF County Championship.

John Slattery on beating Irish bench press record

This week on Watching From Home, Brian and Odhrán are joined by Waterford FC Captain Maeve Williams to chat about everything from the invasion of pink boots at this year's competition to the heroics of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.Watching from Home Podcast Thumbnail designed by Mollie Murphy (Instagram: @moll.iegraphics)Hosted by:Odhrán Johnson (Instagram: @odhran_johnson)Brian Griffin (Instagram: @briansmovies)David Bjelac (Instagram: @iamdavidbjelac)/Additional Video/Social Work

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán speaks with Waterford FC manager Graham Coughlan following his side's impressive 4-0 victory over Sligo Rovers in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Lydia Des Dolles caught up with Katie Taylor as she gets set for her historic sold-out retirement bout against France's Flora Pili at Croke Park this September.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán is joined by former Waterford Hurling Manager Michael Ryan as Peter Queally steps down from the Waterford Senior Hurling job after two years at the helm.

Welcome to 'Watching from Home', a brand-new SportsBeat Xtra podcast. Each week, Odhrán, Brian and David will look at the biggest stories and games surrounding the 2026 World Cup all the way up to the tournament's final on July 31st.This week, they're taking a look at the breakdown of the tournament, key teams and players missing out and how Tim Payne became the tournament's unofficial mascot!Watching from Home Podcast Thumbnail designed by Mollie Murphy (Instagram: @moll.iegraphics)Hosted by:Odhrán Johnson (Instagram: @odhran_johnson)Brian Griffin (Instagram: @briansmovies)David Bjelac (Instagram: @iamdavidbjelac)/Additional Video/Social Work

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán took a trip out to Villa FC in Waterford as the club prepares for its debut in the FAI National League

Zara Breslin picked up a brilliant stoppage victory in her professional boxing debut against Poland's Joanna Fraszczak at Leopardstown Racecourse on Sunday. Odhrán caught up with the Tramore boxer on this episode of SportsBeat Xtra.

Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan joins SportsBeat Xtra following the departure of Derek Lyng to discuss who could possibly take over the coveted opening with the Cats and where Kilkenny hurling goes from here.

After a phenomenal Women’s Six Nations campaign, which saw Wexford’s Aoife Wafer pick up two player of the match awards, score five tries and gain nomination for the competition's Player of the Championship award, Ballygarrat native Wafer is back in England to resume her club career with the Harlequins. Odhrán caught up with her on this episode of SportsBeat Xtra.

As Carlow are set to line out in the Joe McDonagh Cup final next weekend against old rivals Laois, Odhrán caught up with Carlow Senior Hurling manager Pat Bannett to talk all about the Scallinoators campaign so far, his three sons lining out for Waterford and much more.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán caught up with Waterford native Adam Sweeney, who recently earned the title of the youngest Irish person to ever summit Mount Everest at the age of 22.

Odhrán is joined by Wexford's Robyn O'Connor on this episode of SportsBeat Xtra to speak on the 20-year-old's debut Senior Women's Six Nations campaign, which saw her score on her debut against Italy and play in front of a record home crowd of over 31,000 at the Aviva Stadium.

Off The Ball's Phil Egan joins SportsBeat Xtra to look back on the season, which saw Arsenal win the Premier League, and to look ahead to the final round of fixtures as both West Ham and Spurs battle it out to survive.

On this episode of SportsBeta Xtra, Odhrán caught up with Waterford Ladies Football manager Tomás Mac an tSaoir ahead of his side's clash with Kerry in the Munster Senior Ladies Football Final in Limerick.

On this month's Club Focus, we took a trip out to Wexford Wanderers Cricket Club

Off The Ball's Phil Egan returns to the show for this episode to chat with Odhrán about the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League as Arsenal and Manchester City battle it out for the title, while Spurs and West Ham try to avoid the drop.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán caught up with Off The Ball Rugby Correspondent Susanna Mollen ahead of Ireland's historic first-ever solo women's fixture at the Aviva Stadium this Sunday in front of a record-breaking home crowd of over 30,000.

Ahead of next weekend's Munster Senior Camogie Final Odhrán caught up with Tipperary's Caoimhe McCarthy as they're set to take on Waterford at Semple Stadium.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán caught up with Wexford FC's Becky Cassin ahead of her side's clash with Linfield in the All-Island Cup.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán caught up with Wexford FC Women's Head Coach Dave Connell ahead of his side's clash with Linfield in the All-Island Cup.

Odhrán caught up with Waterford FC Women's Head Coach Gary Hunt ahead of their second round clash in the All-Island Cup against Glentoran.

Odhrán caught up with Waterford FC striker Lauren Egbuloniu earlier this week ahead of her side's clash with Glentoran in the All-Island Cup to speak on her return from injury, making her home debut against League of Ireland champions Athlone Town and her hopes for the Blues' match against Glentoran.

Off the Ball's Tommy Rooney caught up with Waterford's Conor Murray ahead of the opening road of the Tailteann Cup.

Off the Ball's Tommy Rooney caught up with Tipperary's Sean O'Connor ahead of the opening road of the Tailteann Cup.

Off the Ball's Tommy Rooney caught up with Wexford Eoghan Nolan ahead of the opening road of the Tailteann Cup.

Off the Ball's Phil Egan joined Odhrán to look back on each of the Champions League semi-final ties and to look ahead of the second legs for Bayern Munich v PSG and Arsenal v Atletico Madrid

Odhrán caught up with Waterford camogie captain Lorraine Bray on SportsBeat Xtra ahead of her side's semi-final clash against Kerry in Killarney this Monday.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán caught up with Kilkenny's Peter Lynch following an amazing 9th place finish in the London Marathon last weekend, shattering the Irish Marathon record with a time of 2:06:08.

Dayna Kearney caught up with champion kart racer, Glenmore's Diarmuid Claridge Jnr, who is already making a name for himself, winning multiple titles by the age of 13. In this episode, he and his father, Diarmuid Snr, discuss his journey so far.

On this month's Club Focus, we took a trip to the Kingfisher Club to meet TT Stars Waterford.

Dayna Kearney caught up with undefeated lightweight professional boxer Brandon McCarthy, who beat Renny Viamonte Mastrapa in Vegas last Saturday to make it six wins from six since going pro in 2024. Brandon, from Clogh in Kilkenny, now lives in LA, where he trains at the famous Wild Card Boxing Club under Marvin Somodio, who also trained Manny Pacquiao.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Dayna Kearney was out in Carlow for the homecoming of Willie Mullins, Paul Towned, and I Am Maximus

Off the Ball's Jonathan Higgins caught up with Wexford's Keeva Steadmond ahead of her side's clash with Kilkenny in the Leinster Senior Camogie semi-final

Off the Ball's Jonathan Higgins spoke to Kilkenny camogie captain Caoimhe Dowling ahead of their Leinster Senior Camogie semi-final against Wexford.

On this week's SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán spoke with Wexford's Lee Chin on the 2026 Hurling League campaign, the upcoming Leinster Championship and handing over captaincy duties to Jack O'Connor.

On this month's Club Focus, we took a trip out to Fethard Town Park to meet up with the Fethard Athletics Club.

Off the Ball's Jonathan Higgins caught up with Kilkenny's Eoin Cody following a difficult league campaign ahead of the Cats' opening round clash against Galway in the 2026 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.

Off the Ball's Jonathan Higgins caught up with Wexford's Jack O'Connor ahead of the Yellowbellies' opening round clash against Kildare in the 2026 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán spoke with Carlow Senior Football captain Mikey Bambrick following his side's vicotry in the Division 4 Football League final and ahead of their clash with Wicklow in the Leinster Football Championship.

Odhrán caught up with the Déise's Orla Hickey ahead of Waterford's historic first-ever camogie league final against Galway at Nowlan Park.