Sunday Independent reporter Mark Tighe joins Joe to update us as Nikita Hand, who accused MAA fighter Conor McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel, won her claim against him for damages in a High Court civil case.
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and themes some listeners may find distressing.

Nikita Hand wins ‘David and Goliath’ case against Conor McGregor | Report from Mark Tighe  

In a golf special, Dave McIntyre and Conor McKeon sat down with Joe to break down a turbulent season for Rory McIlroy, one that can be broken into three acts and saw tears of joy in Dubai and heartbreak at Pinehurst. The team pass through the key moments that have defined McIlroy’s 2024, and ask if they are now more confident that he can end his Major drought. 

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Dubai joy and US Open agony - Rory McIlroy's rollercoaster season

BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones and Indo Sport’s own Cian Tracey joins Joe to break down Andy Farrell’s selections for Ireland v Fiji, where new caps are being handed out and Sam Prendergast looks like he’s on the fast track. The team also ask who the Lions will start at 10, analyse where Steve Borthwick stands as England coach ahead of Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham, and discuss why the Six Nations is being damaged by the ongoing struggles of Welsh rugby.

Coverage of the Autumn Series on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.

The Rugby Show | Andy Farrell bloods fresh talent | Will Steve Borthwick survive? | Chris Jones & Cian Tracey

European 1500m champion athlete Ciara Mageean joined Joe after a year where the rollercoasters of sport were laid bare for the Portaferry native, where gold in Rome preceded grief in Paris. Mageean opens up on how her “right ankle was a ticking time bomb,” how she is handling being sidelined from the Olympic Games, and what ambitions she harbours as she begins a new chapter - with LA ‘28 firmly in focus.

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Ciara Mageean Interview | The heartbreak of missing the Olympics after glory in Rome

Will Slattery joined Joe and Conán for this edition of Bits & Bobs where the team debated how thrilling Pep Guardiola’s football is after the news that he will extend his stay at Man City.
 
Will also gives his verdict on where Leo Cullen, who also got a new deal, sits in the rankings of Ireland’s coaching elite, the team ask whether tennis has too many nice guys, and there is much dispute around one simple question: Who are the top three sport pundits of all time?
 
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Bits & Bobs: Pep divides opinion | Leo Cullen’s new deal | Media talking media

Formula One broadcaster and author of ‘How To Read F1’ Jennie Gow joined Joe to discuss how she rediscovered her voice after experiencing a life-altering stroke, taking us through her journey back into F1 broadcasting. 
Jennie also breaks down what makes an F1 Team Principal tick, why an air of unpredictability has made this season one of the best in memory, and what we can expect as Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes.

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Jennie Gow Interview | The road back to broadcasting after a stroke | Why this is one of the best F1 seasons in years

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan joins Joe to dissect Ireland’s win over Argentina, including the consequential penalty count and where Andy Farrell’s side might be lacking depth.

They also talk through the merits of Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast, as well as captain Caelan Doris’s nomination for World Player of the Year.

Coverage of the Autumn Series on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.

The Rugby Show | Why Ireland struggled to ‘kill’ the game vs Argentina | Eddie O'Sullivan

Joe and Conan are joined by Indo Sport’s Conor McKeon to read through some listener emails and discuss the latest sporting headlines, including the surprise announcement that Brian Fenton is retiring from inter-county football.
 
The team discuss Robbie Keane’s appearance on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast talking about his reasoning behind working at Maccabi Tel Aviv, whether Heimir Halgrímsson has been given an easy ride, and Fenton’s position amid Gaelic games’ greatest ever players.
 
Plus: A listener's predicament also gets the the team exploring the topic of Irish identity via sport - and makes us ask: When did you meet your first Unionist? 
 
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Bits & Bobs: Brian Fenton bows out at the top | Can we support Northern Ireland?

In Dallas, Katie Taylor came away victorious over Amanda Serrano … but many felt the decision went to the wrong fighter. Former World Cruiserweight Champion Johnny Nelson and Indo Sport’s Colm Keys join Joe to assess what the pundits were looking at, why Katie was good value for her victory, and where the Bray boxer goes next.
Plus: Why fans left early in the Tyson v Paul bout.
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Katie Taylor vs The Pundits: ‘Turn down the volume and watch the fight again’ | Johnny Nelson & Colm Keys

Damien Delaney and Daniel McDonnell join Joe to pick through the bones of a tough night for the Ireland squad, with England dealing a 5-0 beating in Wembley. The team discover reasons to be positive, break down why Heimir’s honesty can get results, and how the atmosphere around this fixture has changed in light of national anthems being booed.
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The Football Show | The best 5-0 loss in history? | James McClean still in Wembley heads 

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