
Lost Lions, ring-fencing and a doctor
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01/06/21 • 54 min
Jamie George and Sean O’Brien join Lee to discuss the viability of this summer’s Lions tour to South Africa. They are joined by South African journalist Elma Smit to debate what options are feasible in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Sean tells us why he fears some big names will be forced to leave Ireland amidst the growing financial crisis in Irish rugby, Jamie gives us an insight into life at Saracens with no rugby, and Dr Adam White outlines why he’s calling for the tackle to be banned from school’s rugby.
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Jamie George and Sean O’Brien join Lee to discuss the viability of this summer’s Lions tour to South Africa. They are joined by South African journalist Elma Smit to debate what options are feasible in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Sean tells us why he fears some big names will be forced to leave Ireland amidst the growing financial crisis in Irish rugby, Jamie gives us an insight into life at Saracens with no rugby, and Dr Adam White outlines why he’s calling for the tackle to be banned from school’s rugby.
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All To Play For, Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories from football’s front lines
TKO with Carl Frampton, bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the world of boxing
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Boys Don't Cry with Russell Kane, the show that gets men talking about the things men never talk about
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