RTÉ Soccer Podcast

Ronnie Whelan and Kevin Doyle join Raf Diallo to delve into the latest action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronnie shares an insight into the on-the-ground atmosphere in North America, before the two former Republic of Ireland internationals get stuck into recent results and upcoming group stage fixtures.

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham joins Raf Diallo to review the Republic of Ireland's Women's World Cup qualifying defeat in France and looks ahead to the draw for the play-offs, as well as talking about the hopes of bringing the 2029 Champions League final to Dublin.

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to talk Pico Lopes' World Cup debut, Bradley's misgivings about Josh O'Dwyer's call-up into the Ireland senior squad, the latest League of Ireland action and much more.

South American football expert Tim Vickery joins Raf Diallo on a bonus episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to provide a sharp insight into the six teams from CONMEBOL at the World Cup including holders Argentina and record champions Brazil.

Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne join Raf Diallo to react to the Republic of Ireland's epic victory over the Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh which sets them up for a winner-takes-all final qualifier in Grenoble against France.

Kenny Cunningham and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to preview the 2026 World Cup and to dissect the Republic of Ireland's friendly draw in Canada. Cunningham gets nostalgic as he reminisces about his on and off-field experiences at the 2002 World Cup and he and Cawley run through all the contemporary contenders and "wild horses".

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to react to Republic of Ireland's win over Qatar and discuss the squad changes for the Canada game, plus they sift through the Champions League final and the LOI, while Rachel Graham previews the Girls in Green's Cork qualifier against the Netherlands.

Richie Towell and Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Ireland team to face Qatar, preview the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, and delve into the latest League of Ireland action, while Rachel Graham reacts to Carla Ward's squad for June and a big win for Galway United.

Richie Towell and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to react to Ireland's 5-0 win over Grenada, the LOI-infused squad picked for the next two friendlies and the weekend's Premier Division action, while Rachel Graham discusses the Women's Premier Division and Katie McCabe's Arsenal exit.

Richie Towell and Barry Murphy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Republic of Ireland squad in Murcia, including Rory Finneran's call-up and Killian Cahill's rise, and react to the weekend's LOI action, while Rachel Graham looks ahead to a big week in the WPD and the Irish WSL2 contingent.