The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Stephen is with us this week the day after the first defeat for The Lions on their tour of South Africa. Stevie looks in detail at Warren Gatland's selection headaches ahead of the first test on Saturday week and gives his take on the Alun Wyn Jones/Con...
Jul 15, 2021•25 min
GAA Embdeded is our new weekly GAA show on Balls.ie. Every Monday for the Championship summer, Tipperary's Shane McGrath and Kerry's Darran O'Sullivan will be our guides through the hurling and football championships. We'll also have special guests, tactical breakdowns, and much, much more. This week, Darran looks back on the game of the Championship so far as Donegal just outlasted local rivals Derry after an almighty scare. We talk about the weekend's "soft" red cards and how they are maybe no...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 23 min
EuroBalls, in partnership with Ladbrokes, is our dedicated Balls.ie Euro 2020 show. We'll be looking at all the biggest stories, games, and bets throughout the tournament in the company of Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle and Aston Villa legend and England international Gabby Agbonlahor. Today, Gabby and Kevin react to England qualifying for their first final in 55 years, with a hint of controversy. They look ahead to Sunday's game and give their predictions. Get in touch with the s...
Jul 08, 2021•22 min
EuroBalls, in partnership with Ladbrokes, is our dedicated Balls.ie Euro 2020 show. We'll be looking at all the biggest stories, games, and bets throughout the tournament in the company of Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle and Aston Villa legend and England international Gabby Agbonlahor. Today, Kevin looks ahead to two intriguing semi-finals. While Italy's are everyone's darlings right now, Kevin has been bullish on Spain throughout the tournament. Are England hitting form at the ri...
Jul 05, 2021•21 min
GAA Embdeded is our new weekly GAA show on Balls.ie. Every MOnday for the Championship summer, Tipperary's Shane McGrath and Kerry's Darran O'Sullivan will be our guides through the hurling and football championships. We'll also have special guests, tactical breakdowns, and much, much more. Of course, the fine Balls tradition of guessing the handicaps continues, as PJ and Gary lockhorns for next weeks games. This week, Shane looks back on four incredible games of hurling at the weekend, and a re...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 30 min
EuroBalls, in partnership with Ladbrokes, is our dedicated Balls.ie Euro 2020 show. We'll be looking at all the biggest stories, games, and bets throughout the tournament in the company of Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle and Aston Villa legend and England international Gabby Agbonlahor. Today, Kevin looks back on England's win over Germany and the controversial sending off in Sweden vs Ukraine. And he gives us his take on the quarter-finals where some cracking ties await! Get in to...
Jun 30, 2021•24 min
GAA Embdeded is our new weekly GAA show on Balls.ie. Every MOnday for the Championship summer, Tipperary's Shane McGrath and Kerry's Darran O'Sullivan will be our guides through the hurling and football championships. We'll also have special guests, tactical breakdown, and much, much more. Of course, the fine Balls tradition of guessing the handicaps continues, as PJ and Gary lockhorns for next weeks games. This week, Darran reflects on the serious markers laid down by pretenders to Dublin's cro...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min
EuroBalls, in partnership with Ladbrokes, is our dedicated Balls.ie Euro 2020 show. We'll be looking at all the biggest stories, games, and bets throughout the tournament in the company of Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle and Aston Villa legend and England international Gabby Agbonlahor. Today, Kevin gives us his take on the Last 16 where some cracking ties await! Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet ...
Jun 25, 2021•24 min
EuroBalls, in partnership with Ladbrokes, is our dedicated Balls.ie Euro 2020 show. We'll be looking at all the biggest stories, games, and bets throughout the tournament in the company of Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle and Aston Villa legend and England international Gabby Agbonlahor. Today, Kevin gives us his take on the Euros so far, the great Danes, England's dull progress, and more. And we look ahead the last round of group games. Can Portugal shock the French? Can France put...
Jun 23, 2021•26 min
EuroBalls, in partnership with Ladbrokes, is our dedicated Balls.ie Euro 2020 show. We'll be looking at all the biggest stories, games, and bets throughout the tournament in the company of Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle and Aston Villa legend and England international Gabby Agbonlahor. Today, Gabby and Kevin talk about their thoughts on the tournament so far and on England's massive clash with Scotland on Friday night, giving their score predictions for the game. Get in touch with...
Jun 17, 2021•21 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley. This week, we're looking forward to the third Major Championship of 2021, the US Open at Torrey Pines The whole things kicks off on Thursday and we've got all the main contenders (and more than a couple of big outsiders!) covered with US golf reporter Mike Bailey, whose already had...
Jun 15, 2021•24 min
It's a football show this week for Guess the Handicaps and it's a massive week for a number of counties in the Allianz League with promotion and relegation at stake in almost every game. Divisions 1, 2 and 3 are all delved into as PJ takes on Gary. The boys will have the simple task of guessing the handicap for each game. It sounds simple, and it is, though the lads don't often make it look so. We chat about the big stories of the weekend around each game as we get pumped for a summer of GAA! Se...
Jun 11, 2021•32 min
EuroBalls, in partnership with Ladbrokes, is our dedicated Balls.ie Euro 2020 show. We'll be looking at all the biggest stories, games, and bets throughout the tournament in the company of Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle and Aston Villa legend and England international Gabby Agbonlahor. Today, Gabby and Kevin talk about England's chances over the next four weeks, whether Scotland might surprise a few, and go group by group to give their predictions on the biggest teams, and a few s...
Jun 10, 2021•47 min
It's hurling only this week for Guess the Handicaps and it's a massive week for a number of counties in the curtailed Allianz League campaign. This week, it's a triple threat with Mick and PJ taking on champion Gary with five fixtures from Divisions 1A and 1B. The boys will have the simple task of guessing the handicap for each game. It sounds simple, and it is, though the lads don't often make it look so. We chat about the big stories of the weekend around each game as we get pumped for a summe...
Jun 04, 2021•38 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Kevin joins us this week to discuss Ireland's two games against Andorra and Hungary in the next week and the value of summer camps for international squads in general. Will Stephen Kenny finally get his first win in charge of his country? Get in touch w...
Jun 03, 2021•17 min
It's football only this week for Guess the Handicaps and it's a massive week for a number of counties in the curtailed Allianz League campaign. This week, Mick moves to the contestant's chair where he takes on PJ with five fixtures from Divisions 1, 2 and 3. The two boys will have the simple task of guessing the handicap for each game. It sounds simple, and it is, though the lads don't often make it look so. We chat about the big stories of the weekend around each game as we get pumped for a sum...
May 27, 2021•24 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Kevin joins us this week to discuss a massive week of football. Manchester United take on Villareal in the Europa League Final exactly 22 years after their greatest night in the Noucamp. Kevin remembers that game, which he watched as a 15-year-old Unite...
May 26, 2021•28 min
Our fine GAA tradition continues this week, but now with double the show! It's a Gaelic Football Show today. Check out our feed for yesterday's Hurling Show. This week, Mick tests out Gary and PJ with six fixtures from Divisions 1 and 2, and the two boys will have the simple task of guessing the handicap for each game. It sounds simple, and it is, though the lads don't often make it look so. We chat about the big stories of the weekend around each game as we get pumped for a summer of GAA! See o...
May 21, 2021•25 min
Our fine GAA tradition continues this week, but now with double the show! It's hurling only today, with the football show coming on Friday. This week, Mick tests out Gary and PJ with four fixtures from Divisions 1A and 1B, and the two boys will have the simple task of guessing the handicap for each game. It sounds simple, and it is, though the lads don't often make it look so. We chat about the big stories of the weekend around each game as we get pumped for a summer of GAA! See omnystudio.com/l...
May 20, 2021•19 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Kevin joins us this week to discuss a crowds being back at football games, some final day of the season memories, and the battle for Europe. We also discuss a worryingly bad season for Irish representation in the Premier League and what the solution to ...
May 20, 2021•31 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley. This week, we're looking forward to the second Major Championship of 2021, the USPGA Championship at Kiawah Island. The whole things kicks off on Thursday and we've got all the main contenders (and more than a couple of big outsiders!) covered with US golf reporter Mike Bailey, who...
May 18, 2021•28 min
Another GAA season is upon us and with the Football Leagues kicking off this weekend, what better time to bring back a Balls.ie tradition like no other - Guess The Handicaps! This week, Mick tests out Gary and Donny with eight fixtures across the football and hurling leagues, and the two boys will have the simple task of guessing the handicap for each game. It sounds simple, and it is, though the lads don't often make it look so. We chat about the big stories of the weekend around each game as w...
May 14, 2021•33 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Kevin joins us this week to discuss a massive week for Manchester United and for the top four qualification in the Premier League. Have United done enough this season to convince us a corner has been truly turned for the club? Get in touch with the show...
May 11, 2021•23 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Stephen is with us this week a day before Warren Gatland picks his Lions squad for the tour to South Africa. How many Irish will be in the 36 man squad? Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or In...
May 05, 2021•32 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Stephen is with us this week to talk about the Heineken Cup semi-final as Leinster travel to France to take on the very impressive La Rochelle... and their coach, Ronan O'Gara! We also preview Friday's Challenge Cup semi-final where Ulster go to Welford...
Apr 29, 2021•26 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. This week, we're looking ahead to the biggest week of Irish jump racing, the Punchestown Festival, which takes place this week. 22 times Puchestown winner Nina Carberry joins us to go through the biggest races and gives us a couple of big tips. Get in t...
Apr 26, 2021•26 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Kevin joins us this week and there's only one thing on the football agenda. The farce of The Super League fell apart in 48 hours.... but what a 48 hours! Kevin also plays 1-2-Free, where you can win €100 cash on Ladbrokes.com by selecting the correct sc...
Apr 21, 2021•31 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Stephen is with us this week to talk about what Irish players he's sees as outside shots for the upcoming Lions tour, as well as the upcoming Rainbow Cup and the new, experimental rules which will be in place for the competition that were announced toda...
Apr 15, 2021•27 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Kevin joins us this weekend to talk about the Champions League week just past. The big Premier League winners were Manchester City and Chelsea, and the two meet this weekend at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final. He also plays 1-2-Free, where you can win ...
Apr 15, 2021•26 min
The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits. Kevin joins us this weekend to talk about the Premier League weekend on the back of a brilliant Champions League week. Can Liverpool bounce back from a horror show in Madrid, avoid losing 8 in a row at Anfield and get revenge on Aston Villa for their 7-...
Apr 08, 2021•23 min
