Highlights From Off The Ball

Shane Hannon spoke with 'Matrix' and 'John Wick' star Keanu Reeves, and 2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button ahead of the release of the new Disney+ Original unscripted documentary series “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story”, a remarkable tale of success against adversity for the £1 Formula 1 racing team. The series will premiere on Disney+ on November 15th 2023.The series stars Keanu Reeves (“John Wick” and “The Matrix Resurrections”) as host and executive producer, in addition to Formula 1©legends Ross Brawn, Jenson Button, Nick Fry, Rubens Barrichello and Christian Horner.

On Episode 17 of The F1 Pod on Off The Ball, host Shane Hannon was joined as always by Aston Martin's former Head of Race Strategy, Bernie Collins, and for the first time on the show by Blake Hinsey, a former F1 Performance Engineer with Red Bull Racing.We had an Interlagos recap, an Alonso love-in, we talked 'Top Golf Corner' on the Las Vegas circuit, and discussed what to expect in the Nevada desert!The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

On Episode 16 of The F1 Pod on Off The Ball, host Shane Hannon was joined by five-time F1 Grand Prix winner John Watson, and the motorsport journalist and broadcaster Declan Quigley.It was a busy weekend in Mexico City last time out, with Daniel Ricciardo impressing in his AlphaTauri. The lads talked Sergio Pérez's perilous position at Red Bull, Mike Elliott leaving Mercedes, Ferrari's excellent qualifying, and John Watson sends out a plea for Fernando Alonso to never retire!The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

John Duggan was joined by Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill for Saturday's Newsround.

On Episode 15 of The F1 Pod on Off The Ball, host Shane Hannon was joined by five-time F1 Grand Prix winner John Watson. They dove into the disqualifications in Austin last weekend, Max Verstappen being booed on the podium, and all the other key talking points from COTA. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy has invested in the Alpine F1 team, joining a host of other global sports stars in doing so.The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

It's a bonus episode of The Formula 1 pod this week - as we bring you some of the best bits from the season so far!Host Shane Hannon was joined by Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches to bring us some of his best F1 impersonations, five-time F1 Grand Prix winner John Watson on his relationship with his former teammate Niki Lauda, and Bernie Collins, the former Head of Race Strategy with Aston Martin F1, brings us her incredible insight. The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

On Episode 13 of The F1 Pod on Off The Ball, host Shane Hannon was joined by former Head of Race Strategy with Aston Martin F1, Bernie Collins, as well as five-time F1 Grand Prix winner John Watson. It was a hot one in Qatar last weekend - and the burning topic of heat exhaustion among the drivers was a big topic this week.We also talked Lance Stroll's struggles compared to his teammate Fernando Alonso, previewed the action at COTA in Austin, and talked the potential for an 11th team on the grid in Andretti.The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories all in one place in Friday's Lunchtime Wrap.Coming up: Peter O'Mahony remembers Anthony Foley on returning to Paris for Ireland vs Scotland, Dublin City Council's plans to redevelop Dalymount Park are approved, and Stephen Kenny explains why James McClean has been left out of the Ireland squad.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia. Proud sponsor of Irish rugby. Think of the possibilities.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories all in one place on Thursday's Lunchtime Wrap.Coming up today: James McClean announces his retirement from international football, Andy Farrell set to name Ireland team for Scotland clash, and former Scotland scrum-half Andy Nicol suggests how his team sow the seeds of doubt in the minds of the Men in Green.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia. Proud Sponsor of Irish Rugby. Think of the Possibilities.

It was an episode with a difference on The F1 Pod this week - as presenter Shane Hannon went down memory lane with former Formula 1 driver John Watson.John dealt with various subjects from across his career - including dealing with death on the track, his relationship with former teammate Niki Lauda, and why Fangio was his racing hero.The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories all in one place on Wednesday's Lunchtime Wrap.Coming up today: Ireland & UK are set to succeed in their bid to host Euro 2028, Robbie Henshaw picks up injury in training, and Keith Wood outlines how Scotland could beat Ireland in Saturday's crucial Rugby World Cup clash.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia. Proud Sponsor of Irish Rugby. Think of the Possibilities.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories, all in one place, in Friday's Lunchtime Wrap.Coming up: Team Europe get off to a blistering start at the Ryder Cup in Rome, Dublin lead the way in nominations for the football All-Stars, and Jack Conan puts himself in the running to start for Ireland against Scotland.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia. Proud Sponsor of Irish Rugby. Think of the Possibilities.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories, all in one place, in Thursday's Lunchtime Wrap.Coming up: Limerick senior hurlers get 14 nominations for this year's PWC GAA / GPA All Stars, Galway manager Pádraic Joyce on why modern players are too reluctant to speak to the media, and Keith Wood on Ireland's jubilant celebrations following victory over the Springboks.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia. Proud Sponsor of Irish Rugby. Think of the Possibilities.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories, all in one place, on Wednesday's Lunchtime Wrap. Coming up today: Rory McIlroy comments on the absence of LIV players in the Team Europe environment, Victor Osimhen threatens legal action against his own club Napoli, and Brian O'Driscoll explains how Ireland rode their luck in victory over South Africa.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia - Proud Sponsor of Irish Rugby. Think of the Possibilities.

Katie Taylor's mother, Bridget Taylor, joins Aisling to chat Katie's adversities, upbringing & much more ahead of her rematch with Chantelle Cameron.

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn & Katie's rival Chantelle Cameron chat to Aisling ahead of the much-anticipated rematch.

Boxing legend Katie Taylor speaks to OTB reporter Aisling O'Reilly in a one-on-one interview ahead of her upcoming rematch against Chantelle Cameron.

We had a very special guest on Episode 11 of The F1 Pod - F1 superfan and impressionist extraordinaire Conor Moore, aka Conor Sketches, who joined Aston Martin's former Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins, and presenter Shane Hannon.Conor brought some of his finest F1 impersonations, talked how his interest in the sport started, and why he is currently learning Spanish!The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories, all in one place, on Tuesday's Lunchtime Wrap.Coming up today: Republic of Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson gives thoughts on departure of Vera Pauw, Champions League kicks off tonight, and The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley believes Ireland will will be more than prepared for the physical threat of South Africa.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia. Proud Sponsor of Irish Rugby. Think of the Possibilities.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories, all in one place, in Friday's Lunchtime Wrap.Coming up today: Everton owner Farhad Moshiri agrees takeover with US investment firm, Derry vs Shamrock Rovers headlines a big night of Irish club football, and Brian O'Driscoll says he would take France over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia - proud sponsor of Irish rugby. Think of the possibilities.