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We're giving away two tickets to Ireland vs Denmark! To enter, rate and review the 'The Buildup on Balls.ie' podcast feed and send us a screenshot of your review to thegaffer@balls.ie. The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening. This is the rugby section of the show where we "Get Hyped" for the return of the Champions Cup this weekend with the help of our regular voice on rugby Stephen Ferris. Stephen brings us through what it's like to return from a World Cup and go head first into the thrust of a full season, and preview the four games involving the Irish provinces this weekend.  If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes a chat with Kevin Doyle on a massive week for Irish football, a look ahead to the weekend's GAA, and our NFL picks, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast fe

The Champions Cup gets back underway this week and ahead of that, we caught up with Denis Hurley to discuss Munster's chances and their current style.  Johann Van Graan's outfit take on the Ospreys on Saturday. Is this a tournament they are capable of winning? Their former versatile back thinks so, but certain things need to happen.  We will discuss Connacht, Leinster and Ulster in the coming weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup is Balls.ie's weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening. This is the rugby section of the show where we "Get Hyped" for the weekend's Interpros. Munster V Ulster and Connacht V Leinster take centre stage with Irish internationals returning. The World Cup is over but we're straight back to the meat of the rugby season with the Champions Cup just a week away. What form will the returning players be in? Who will emerge from the pack to take their places in the season ahead?  If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes a chat with Kevin Doyle about the Liverpool Man City super showdown, a look ahead to the weekend's GAA, and our NFL picks, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed.  Get in touch with the show for any reason by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @b

The Premiership champions, Saracens, have been hit with a 35-point deduction and £5m fine after they were found to have breached salary cap regulations. It is a seismic sentence that they are set to contest.  We caught up with Rugby and the law editor Ben Cisneros to discuss this groundbreaking news and what it means for their players and rivals moving forward/  What legal recourse do other clubs have? Why are sanctions limited to this season? Who else does it impact, we look at this and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby World Cup is at an end after South Africa were successful over England on Saturday. This week, the lads review all the weekend's action and discuss the tournament as a whole, the Springboks' style, the team of the World Cup and what this means for the sport.  Elsewhere, there is some Munster transfer rumour chat and the boys look ahead to a jam-packed season. The show goes on! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With his beloved New Zealand out of the World Cup, Brent looks back on England's incredible win over the All Black and previews the fascinating final between England and South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup is Balls.ie weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening. This is the rugby section of the show where our regular rugby guest Stephen Ferris joins us to talk about England's astonishing performance in their semi-final win over New Zealand last week and tell us if South Africa have any chance at all in Saturday's final.  If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes Jason Quigley on Katie Taylor's bid to become a two weight World Champion, a look ahead to the weekend of club GAA, our NFL picks, and much more including a preview of the FAI Cup finals, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed.  Get in touch with the show for any reason by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show goes on. We are down to two as the Rugby World Cup moves towards the final with England set to take on South Africa.  On this week's podcast, the lads look back at a fascinating weekend of rugby and two very different games. Where has this England run come from? Who are their standout players? What are Sam Underhill and Tom Curry made off? We discuss all of this and more.  Elsewhere, former Munster outhalf Jonny Holland joins us to chat about Felix Jones and Aled Walters. The former Munster coaches now form apart of Rassie Erasmus' backroom team. What makes them so good?  If you enjoy please rate and review. You can get in touch via thegaffer@balls.ie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup is new weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening. This is the rugby section of the show with Stephen Ferris who looks back on Ireland's disaster of a World Cup and asks where do we go from here? He also looks ahead and makes his picks for this weekend's semi-finals.  If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes Kevin Doyle discussing Tottenham's woes ahead of their trip to Anfield, our NFL picks, and much more including a look ahead to the NBA season, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed.  Get in touch with the show for any reason by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent and Mick look back on Ireland's massively disappointing Rugby World Cup defeat to New Zealand and wonder what systemic changes are required for Ireland  to break their World Cup hex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland's World Cup woes continue. Another quarter-final exit has many asking what is wrong with Irish rugby technically, tactically and most importantly, mentally?  On this week's World in Union, the lads look back at the New Zealand loss and try and piece together what exactly went wrong. As well as that, we look forward to the Andy Farrell era and what needs to happen next.  There is also an interview with USA Attack Coach and 2020 Head Coach of Rugby United New York Greg McWilliams. The Irishman talks to us about working with Joe Schmidt, coaching at the World Cup and the Irish abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup is our new weekly podcast, with Ladbrokes, where we preview all the major sporting action for the weekend ahead. We'll be building the hype, whetting the appetite and making some bold predictions for everything that's happening. This is the rugby section of the show where our regular rugby analyst Stephen Ferris is back with us to discuss Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter final with New Zealand on Saturday. It could be the biggest match in Irish rugby history, but do we have a chance?  If you want to listen to the entire show, which includes Kevin Doyle looking ahead to the football weekend, our NFL picks, and much more, subscribe to The Buildup on Balls.ie podcast feed or the general Balls.ie feed.  Get in touch with the show for any reason by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent is in studio to preview Ireland's massive World Cup quarterfinal with his native New Zealand, and toast Japan's incredible win over Scotland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the moment we have all been waiting for. Ireland are set to take on New Zealand this Saturday and the lads are excited. On this week's podcast, we look at the tournament as a whole and whether Joe Schmidt has a trick up his sleeve for the World Cup quarter-final.  We also catch up with Australian rugby legend and Heineken Rugby ambassador Michael Lynagh. Elsewhere, there is a full preview of the weekend's action and a look at where Scotland have gone wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent is back in studio to look ahead to Ireland's clash with Samoa this Saturday and all the other action as the Rugby World Cup ramps up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of this weekend's final World Cup Pool A games we chatted to Stephen Ferris on The Buildup Podcast in association with Ladbrokes. Stephen gave his take on our performance in Russia, what he's expecting from Ireland against the Samoans and explained why he hopes it's Japan who qualify alongside Ireland in the pool. You can listen to the full show by searching The Buildup on Balls.ie in all good podcast apps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final game of Ireland's Pool A campaign looms this weekend as Joe Schmidt's side prepare for Somoa on Saturday.  On this week's Balls.ie Rugby podcast, World In Union, the lads look ahead to this weekend's game and the team that should start. Will Ireland risk Garry Ringrose for the fourth game in a row this tournament? Who should play at full-back? What impact will the weather have?  Elsewhere, we caught up with former Irish rugby player and current Connacht Sregenth and Conditioning coach Johnny O'Connor. He gives an expert insight into the inner workings of a professional rugby team and how programmes are tailored to players, specific positions and in-season load.  Finally, there's some style chat and a look at the dreaded scenario; what happens if England win the World Cup?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly look ahead to the weekend's sport, marking your card at the busiest time of the sporting year.   Our regular rugby analyst Stephen Ferris is back with us this week to reflect on Ireland's dismal display against Japan in the Rugby World Cup and analyse what's gone wrong and if the World Cup can be salvaged.  "Get Hyped" for Golovkin Vs. Derevyanchenko with Jason Quigley, who also talks about Joe Ward's pro debut in Madison Square Garden this weekend.  Mick, Mark and also play Ladbrokes' 1-2-Free, for the chance to win €100 cash, while the lads combine for an over the top THREE Big Shouts this week.  If you have a Big Shout of  25/1 or over, send it to us, and you can win the grand prize of two cakes and a sports autobiography! Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. Send us your Big Shouts or get in touch with the show for any reason by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdot

Brent is back from Japan and in studio to reflect on Ireland's defeat to the World Cup hosts. Was Japan's win good for the game? Can Ireland recover from such a bad defeat? What can we learn from the next two games?     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.