Episode 2202: Ireland’s Rampant Goal Wizards, US Murph On Aaron Rodgers’ Covid Toe, Tiger’s Return, And A Sad Liberty Hall Announcement

Ireland beat Georgia 11-0 last night in a record victory for our international women’s team, and despite some raised eyebrows at our exuberant goal celebrations, even as we moved into double-figures, we say – why the hell not?

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Ireland 11-0 Georgia
Megan Connolly’s free-kick finds its way to the net, possibly off a Georgian defender
Quite a night’s work in Tallaght for Vera Pauw’s team#IRLGEO #RTEsoccer
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— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) November 30, 2021

We have made the tough decision to postpone our Christmas gigs in the Liberty Hall – Eoin outlines our thinking, and after that bad news, the only place to go is to California, for a much-needed hit from US Murph.

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He tells us why Aaron Rodgers is bemoaning cancel culture and the woke mob… and taking his shoes and socks off in a press conference.

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To play for Ireland means you’re in rarified air and in a small group of people with immense talent in a sporting sphere. But almost 20 years later this is where @RichieSadlier is the best we have ever seen/heard.Amazing openness from @KEITHEARLS87 Two men we can all be proud of https://t.co/O6wm7x19Vt

— Donal Keating (@donalkeating) November 30, 2021

We’re joined by the brilliant @caitlin_thomps to talk about the WTA’s financially lucrative relationship with China, and how the organisation has pledged to sever all ties with the country if Peng Shuai’s safety is not guaranteed.https://t.co/6DlKK5BDtS pic.twitter.com/CK5vflUb33

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