Highlights From Off The Ball

John Duggan was joined by the former Dublin footballer Mick O'Keeffe and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Does the GAA have a 'cultural issue' with the abuse of referees? John, Mick and Brendan explored the most recent instances of match officials being targeted and considered what must happen to eradicate this kind of behaviour. Following an article written in the Sunday Independent by Paul Kimmage about the coverage of certain sports with relation to doping, the lads considered how often and how deeply the issue and theme of doping should arise. Furthermore, the lads lamented the lack of coverage given over to the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team after their midweek defeat of Finland, enjoyed what Wayne Rooney had to say of his Manchester United vs Arsenal memories, and a whole lot more.

John Duggan was joined by OTB's Arthur James O'Dea and Ann-Marie Donelan on this Sunday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball.

Irish rugby hero and racehorse owner Rob Kearney and Classic winning trainers Johnny Murtagh and Ger Lyons OTB for our Longines Irish Weekend Special in association with HRI in The Davenport Hotel, Dublin. Longines Irish Champions Weekend takes place at Leopardstown on September 10th, and The Curragh on September 11th @HRIRacing | #EveryRacingMoment

Will O'Callaghan joined John Duggan on The Newsround on Saturday's Off The Ball. They discussed the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, Celtic's clash with rivals Rangers, and Bohemians' victory against Shamrock Rovers. Serena Williams' retirement from tennis was also on the agenda and Ciara Mageean smashing Sonia O'Sullivan's Irish 1500m record.

There’s a new quizmaster in town as Adrian, Ronan & Shane face-off for the first victory in this new era of quizzing greatness!!

Nathan Murphy talks to Vera Pauw, Denise O'Sullivan and LIlly Agg after the Irish women's national team beat Finland and reached the playoffs for World Cup qualification. Football with @SkyIreland #OUTBELIEVE

Irish athletics legend Eamonn Coghlan joined Ger and Johnny on #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's performances at the recent European Championships and to look ahead to the Griffith Avenue Mile. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Cian Fahey joined Johnny and Ger on #OTBAM to look ahead to the new NFL Season. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Racquet Magazine's Caitlin Thompson joined Richie McCormack on Wednesday's Off The Ball. We delved into the twin burdens of fame and expectation facing Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu following their first-round exits, Serena Williams' farewell tour, and an unusually open men's draw.

Olympic gold-medalist rower Fintan McCarthy joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball to discuss his success in the sport and the Skibbereen background behind it all.

Ger brings us through Eoin's Top 5 OTB moments before the proud Kerry man heads off on his travels. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Cathal Mullaney looks back at McIlroy's epic comeback over the weekend and talks through the latest rumours of who is set to join LIV Golf. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

It was Eoin Sheahan's final Performance Rankings on OTBAM, as he joined Ger Gilroy to run through the runners and riders of the weekend's sporting action. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

We delved into the topic of pregnancy in sport on The Saturday Panel - talking the dos and don'ts during the nine months, and how having a child impacts performance and fitness for both elite athletes and all expectant mothers. John Duggan was joined by former Olympic walker and world gold medalist Olive Loughnane, Kerry senior footballer Louise Galvin, and pelvic health physiotherapist Helen Keeble.

Breeder of record-breaking stallion Altior, Paddy Behan joined Ger Gilroy to discuss the science and process of breeding, the story of the legendary horse, and his most recent run-in with attempted horse thieves.

Zack Carpenter is in studio and joins Adrian and Eoin on #OTBAM to preview the Northwestern Wildcats taking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

In his final Crappy Quiz appearance before trekking through South America, Eoin becomes the contestant and takes on Ger and Shane in the quiz of sporting factoids. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Boxer Eric Donovan joined Adrian and Eoin on #OTBAM this morning. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Boxing journalist Gareth A. Davies joined Richie McCormack to look back on Anthony Joshua's loss to Oleksandr Usyk, what comes next for Joshua, and whether Tyson Fury will face either of the two.

Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy is the latest to give his top 5 performances seen live on #OTBAM's You Had To Be There. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow