The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen is with us this week just a day before the first Lions test in South Africa. Three Irish players have been selected to start the game. Should there have been more? Why we're loving Rassie vs. Gatland, what South Africa will bring to the table, and studying the ref.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen is with us this week the day after the first defeat for The Lions on their tour of South Africa. Stevie looks in detail at Warren Gatland's selection headaches ahead of the first test on Saturday week and gives his take on the Alun Wyn Jones/Conor Murray captaincy issue.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen is with us this week a day before Warren Gatland picks his Lions squad for the tour to South Africa. How many Irish will be in the 36 man squad?  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen is with us this week to talk about the Heineken Cup semi-final as Leinster travel to France to take on the very impressive La Rochelle... and their coach, Ronan O'Gara!  We also preview Friday's Challenge Cup semi-final where Ulster go to Welford Road looking for three wins in a row in England against the Leicester Tigers.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen is with us this week to talk about what Irish players he's sees as outside shots for the upcoming Lions tour, as well as the upcoming Rainbow Cup and the new, experimental rules which will be in place for the competition that were announced today. Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen joins us this week to look ahead to Munster and Leinster's Heineken Cup Last 16 games this weekend on the back of a frustrating display for Munster in the Pro 14 final and yet another trophy for Leinster.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen joins us this week fresh off predicting Ireland to beat England, and all of the Six Nations results from last week, to look ahead to this weekend's Pro 14 final between Leinster and Munster. Silverware has been a long time coming for Munster, as has victory over Leinster. Could Saturday be the day?  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former England out-half and now the voice of The Rugby Pod, Andy Goode joins us to preview Ireland Vs. England at the Aviva this Saturday.  Andy will be with us straight after the game on Balls.ie as part of The Takeaway with Chicago Town. Pick yourself up a Chicago Town pizza for the game now!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen joins us this week with reaction to CJ Stander sudden retirement announcement today and to give his take on Ireland's final Six Nations game with England this Saturday. It's been a great Championship so far for the viewer, can Super Saturday live up to what's come before?  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen joins us this week ahead of Ireland's trip to Murrayfield and a brilliant weekend of Six Nations rugby elsewhere. It's shit or get off the pot time for Scotland but will Ireland still just have enough? Would it be just like this Wales team to finally falter when favourites in Rome? Have England any answers at all to their Championship so far when unbeaten France roll into Twickenham? Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen joins us this week ahead of Ireland's trip to Rome this week and a brilliant weekend of Six Nations rugby elsewhere. We discuss what will constitute a success on Saturday and how Ireland can improve from a dismal season so far? Stephen is also very unhappy with the lack of new faces in Andy Farrell's squad.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen joins us this week ahead of Ireland's must win game with France in the Six Nations this weekend. He reflects on some of the over the top personal abuse that the likes of Peter O'Mahony and Billy Burns have suffered this week, and talks about his concerns about the game's return to play protocols for head injuries, as well as previewing all three Six Nations games this weekend.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen joins us this week to preview the 2021 Six Nations which get under way this weekend. Are England unstoppable? Are France finally back? And what about Ireland? Stevie looks at every angle, with Ireland's trip to Cardiff this Sunday foremost in our minds.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Stephen joins us this week to talk about the massive Munster v Leinster clash in the Pro 14 just a couple of weeks before the start of the Six Nations. He also discusses the impact Paul O'Connell is likely to have on the Irish backroom team.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  After a positive first weekend for Irish provinces in Europe, Stephen runs his eye over the all importatn second round of fixtures this weekend.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris, Jason Quigley, and other top sporting pundits.  Fresh off the heels of a four week international window, the revamped Champions Cup is just a day away. Stephen predicts for the fortunes of the four Irish provinces. He also discusses where Ireland are at after six games in eight weeks, and the worrying stories of the week about head injuries and rugby.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley. Stephen joined us today ahead of Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday. After a dismal outing against Georgia last week, Stephen analyses what exactly is wrong with Ireland right now and if what we're seeing in truly worrying.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley. Stephen joined us today ahead of Ireland's Nations Cup clash with Georgia on Sunday afternoon. What can we expect from Ireland after a very poor outing in Twickenham last weekend? Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley. Stephen joined us today ahead of Ireland's Nations Cup clash with England on Saturday afternoon. After an impressive win against Wales, Andy Farrell has made some surprising selections for the clash at Twickenham.  Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Buildup, in association with Ladbrokes is our weekly podcast where we mark your card for the sporting action of the week ahead in the company of Ladbrokes ambassadors Kevin Doyle, Stephen Ferris and Jason Quigley. Stephen joined us today ahead of Ireland's Nations Cup clash with Wales on Friday night. What can we expect from a new look Ireland team and what can the next four weeks tell us about the future for Andy Farrell's team? Get in touch with the show by emailing thegaffer@balls.ie or contact us @ballsdotie on Twitter or Instagram. Please bet responsibly, visit Dunlewey.net for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.