On The Ball with Nigel Kelly: Recent Episodes
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Waterford FC boss Marc Bircham joins Nigel in studio following his team's 4-1 win over Kilnamanagh. Tomás McCarthy previews the senior hurling club championship with Kieran O' Gorman and Mac Dara Mac Donncha. Nigel chats to Waterford hurling selector Stephen Frampton to react to the news that Liam Cahill will be staying with the hurlers for twelve more months
Former Waterford goalkeeper Clinton Hennessy joins Nigel to preview the All-Ireland hurling Semi-final where Waterford and Limerick will lock horns in Croke Park to book a place in the showpiece final
GAA Writer with the Limerick Leader Jerome O Connell looks ahead to Waterford's clash with Limerick in the All-Ireland Semi-final from Croke Park
Former Waterford Player Eoin Murphy and Former U21 Manager Shane joined Nigel and Maria McCann on Desie Today to preview the All-Ireland hurling semi-final with Waterford meeting Limerick in Croke Park
Former Deise All-Star Dan Shanahan previews Waterford's crucial All-Ireland Qualifier with Galway.
Commentary live on WLR from 1.45, Saturday July 24th
Build up to the Waterford v Laois All-Ireland qualifier.
Waterford FC boss Marc Bircham ahead of his teams' game with Sligo Rovers at the RSC.
Reaction to Seamus Power's performance on the PGA Tour where he's tied for second in Kentucky.
Reaction to Craig Breen at Rally Estonia where he is also second - I'll be talking to motorsport commentator and broadcaster Declan Quigley.
All the weekend racing action with Marc Philips.
Waterford FC claimed a first win in Ballybofey since 2013 when they beat Finn Harps 1-nil on Friday night, we'll hear from the Blues boss Marc Bircham speaking to Matt Keane.
The Waterford U20 footballers had a famous win over Clare in their Munster Football quarter-final. Tomás McCarthy, who joined Nigel in studio, spoke to selector Tom Guiry at full time.
Next Monday (July 12th) it's the turn of the U20 hurlers who travel to Semple Stadium to face Tipperary for their own quarter-final.
Seamus Power is once again challenging near the top end of the leaderboard at the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour and Irish Independent Golf Writer Brian Keogh joins Nigel to discuss his recent surge in form.
Waterford take on Clare in the Munster C'ship Quarter-Final on Thursday July 8th at 7:30 pm in Fraher Field...
This past week, Sam Bennett's team manager at Deceuninck–Quick-Step threw some comments out to media in relation to this star of the 2020 racing calendar.
Accusations were made as to whether Bennett had faked injury, threats were made to dock wages, and comparisons were made on who's the bigger man.
Irish Times sports writer Ian O' Riordan joined Nigel to discuss the now seemingly unrecoverable relationship between Bennett and Patrick Lefevere.
The Irish Open continues at Mount Juliet this week, and Seamus Power is on the PGA Tour.
We have all the golf action with Ray Scott.
Waterford FC boss Marc Bircham is in studio to discuss the Blues, the transfer window - and whether or not football is coming home?
Waterford FC boss Marc Bircham is in studio to discuss the Blues and their most recent result with Derry City.
The Irish Open continues at Mount Juliet this week, and Seamus Power is on the PGA Tour. We'll have all the golf action with Ray Scott.
We preview the opening game of the Lions Tour in South Africa with Steven McMahon as well as Irelands opening summer series game with Japan at the Aviva.
Waterford were beaten by Clare in Thurles a short time ago in their Munster hurling quarter-final.
It means Liam Cahill's team will not be contesting for a Munster championship this year and will instead have to go through the all Ireland qualifier route
The full time score from Semple Stadium 1-22 to 21 points in favour of the banner.
Former Waterford hurler Eoin Murphy joins Nigel to react to the result
Former Waterford hurler and Passage club man Eoin Kelly joins Nigel to preview the Championship quarter-final of Waterford and Clare in Semple Stadium.
We'll hear Gavin Whelan's chat with Waterford football boss Shane Ronayne ahead of their championship quarter-final with Limerick.
We'll have all the reaction from Waterford FC who hosted St Pats at the RSC last night
We're at the final weekend of the Allianz Hurling League and Waterford host Tipperary in Walsh Park this Sunday.
Former Waterford hurlerDan SHanahan joins Nigel and Tomás McCarthy to preview the final day of action for Liam Cahill's side.
Deise Football boss Shane Ronayne spoke with Gavin Whelan earlier this week ahead of his team's promotion semi-final with Antrim in Fraher Field.
We'll have all the reaction from Waterford FC and Dundalk from Oriel Park with Jordan Norris.
Seamus Power has been in action at the Palmetto Championship on the US PGA, Ray Scott will give his analysis of the West Waterford native opening two rounds.
Former Irish champion Neil Gough joins Nigel to discuss the meeting of Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul, and whether you should spend your time watching it
Irish Independent writer Cathal Dennehy discusses the recent success of Tomas Barr in Sweden.
Former Waterford defender Brian Flannery joins Nigel to preview the penultimate round of the hurling league where Waterford face Galway in Salthill.
Matt Keane discusses the change of ownership at Waterford FC with Lee Power having sold the club this week.
Mairead Wall chats to Tomás McCarthy ahead of the ladies footballers clash with Cork in Fraher Field.
We'll have all the racing action with Mark Philips with Tramore hosting a two day meeting
This week Nigel is joined in studio by The Munster Express writer Jordan Norris to look at the weeks sporting action.
We preview the Waterford FC fixture with Boh's and what it means for the club who sit bottom of the table - Ray Scott will be along to chat about the match before kick-off.
Ray will also look at the Irish Challenge golf event on the European Tour where Waterford is represented twice on the leader board.
We'll listen back to Tomás McCarthy's interview with Shona Curran ahead of Waterford's camogie clash with Cork.
Michelle Ryan previews the ladies football round two action where Waterford visit Tipperary.
Eoin Murphy analyses the mid league break where Waterford have claimed two win from three games.
In a special On The Ball this Saturday, Nigel is joined by co-host Tomás McCarthy.
All four of Waterford's senior intercounty teams are in action this weekend
The Camogie side get things underway from 2pm on Saturday they face Tipperary in Clonmel for the opening round of the league. We'll hear from Manager Derek Lyons ahead of his first game in charge.
Elsewhere, the men's football team are in second-round action against Wexford from 3 o clock.
The ladies footballers open their league campaign away to the All-Ireland Champions Dublin on Sunday and Michelle Ryan will join Nigel and Tomás to preview both football fixtures.
The Hurlers continue the weekend action on Sunday with a 3.30 throw-in at Walsh Park against the defending All-Ireland Champions Limerick.
Veteran hurling referee Brian Gavin will give his take on the officiating after two rounds of hurling league action, and the Irish Independents Michael Verney also weighs in.
We'll hear from Matt Keane on events at the RSC following Waterford FC's home tie with Derry City and we'll take a look at the final weekend of the Premier League fixtures with all 20 teams in action cross channel.
Post Game reaction with Waterford boss Liam Cahill after his side held out for a hard-fought win over a dogged Westmeath side in Walsh Park in Round 2 of the league.
Also included are the final moments of the match and post-game analysis with Kieran O Connor and Dan Shanahan as well as an interview with Westmeath manager Shane O Brien.
Post-match reaction of a disappointed Waterford manager Shane Ronayne following the 15 point defeat to Carlow at Fraher Field on Saturday evening.
The home side scored just five points from play over the 70 minutes and now face a must-win game against Wexford next weekend.
Also included audio with Carlow Boss Niall Carew.
GAA writer with the Westmeath Examiner Gerry Buckley joins Nigel to get the view from the Lake County ahead of the second round of hurling league action where Waterford welcome Westmeath to Walsh Park
Michelle Ryan joins Nigel to preview the opening fixture of the football league season with Waterford hosting Carlow in Fraher Field.
Former Waterford Hurler Dan Shanahan previews Waterford and Westmeath in Round 2 of the league - a game we will broadcast live on WLR thanks to George Corbett Skoda.
Waterford FC manager Marc Birchman chats to the media as he completes his quarantine in preparation to take over activities at the RSC.
Seamus Power is into his third day at the AT&T Byron Nelson in Texas.
Irish Independent and Irish Golf Desk writer Brian Keogh joins Nigel to chat about the West Waterford man in Texas.
We'll hear from the new Waterford FC manager Marc Birchman who's busy completing his quarantine in preparation to take over activities at the RSC.
Former Waterford Hurler Dan Shanahan will preview Waterford and Westmeath in Round 3 of the league - a game we will broadcast live on WLR thanks to George Corbett Skoda.
Michelle Ryan joins Nigel to preview the opening fixture of the football league season with Waterford hosting Carlow in Fraher Field.
Waterford camogie captain Niamh Rockett gives her take on the start of their league campaign and the late changes to the fixtures calendar.
We'll check in with Seamus Power who's into his third day at the AT & T Byron Nelson in Texas and we'll get all the Premier League Action as the covid season approaches the end.
Waterford opened their league campaign with a result that will take Liam Cahill some time to digest.
Cork handed out a 5-22 to 1-27 hammering to the Deise in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
A second-half barrage of goals from the Leesiders was enough to put a nail in the coffin for Waterfords league opener.
Preview of the action at the RSC where The Blues take on Drogheda in the League Of Ireland Premier Division - McConnells Toyota match commentators Ray Scott and Matt Keane join Nigel ahead of kick off.
We'll look at the first two rounds of action at the Wells Fargo Championship where Seamus Power is part of an Irish trio in North Carolina.
"George Corbett Skoda" Big Match Commentator Eoin Murphy looks ahead to Waterfords Allianz League meeting with Cork in Parc Ui Chaoimh.
Munster and Ireland out-half Niamh Briggs chats about Munster meeting with Ulster in the Rainbow Cup - as well as this week's Lions selection.
We'll have all the Premier League action as the season nears the end, and we'll get all the weekend's racing action from WLR Racing Correspondent Mark Philips.
Waterford FC have parted company with their management team of Kevin Sheedy and Mike Newell with the side bottom of the league table after nine games.
Academy boss Mike Geoghegan has taken charge of the team while the club looks for the next manager.
Geoghegan has committed to bringing Brian Murphy back into the team having been sidelined under the previous management.
Matt Keane spoke to Murphy, Geoghegan, and Niall O Keefe after the Thursday training session with the visit of Drogheda on the horizon this weekend.
On Deise Today, Waterford FC Operations Manager Tony Burke joined Damien Tiernan to discuss the recent turbulence at the club and where it leaves the side ahead of the second series of games.
Dundalk proved too strong for Waterford FC at the RSC on Friday night.
A 3-nil defeat means the Blues are second bottom of the table with the defending Champions next up.
Nigel is joined by Matt and Gavin post-game to dissect what happened
Matt Keane looks ahead to the League Of Ireland premier division clash of Waterford and Longford at the RSC - a game WLR will broadcast live thanks to McConnell's Toyota Waterford.
Waterford FC academy Head Mike Geoghegan chats about the production line from the Waterford underage structure.
Mick Galwey previews the meeting of Munster and Leinster in the inaugural Rainbow Cup.
Jordan Norris reacts to the meteoric rise and fall of the Super League - which died before it ever got started.
We'll also have all the racing updates and a preview of Punchestown next week.
Blues Boss Kevin Sheedy joins Nigel to look ahead to the St Pats clash at Richmond Park and to discuss the selection of Paul Martin between the sticks against Boh's last Friday
Deise All-Star joins Nigel to preview the draw which will see Waterford meet Clare in the lone quarter final
Deise Hurling Selector Stephen Frampton joins Nigel to react to the Munster Senior Hurling Draw where Waterford will face Clare in the lone quarter-final
Waterford FC are 8th in the Premier Division table after five games of the 2021 season.
The latest result - a 1 nil home defeat to Bohemian's - leaves the Blues looking up the table at the likes of Sligo Rovers St Pats and Finn Harps.
WLR soccer correspondent Matt Keane joins Nigel to look back at the action from the Kilbarry venue
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Munster Express Sports editor Catherine Power joins Nigel and WLR Racing Correspondent Mark Philips to chat about the April meeting at the seaside venue as well as discussing the historic year for both Henry De Bromhead and Rachel Blackmore
Tramore racecourse manager Owen Byrne joins WLR racing correspondent Mark Philips to chat about the April meeting at the seaside venue and what is in store for the industry this year
Dunmore East Olympian Thomas Barr joined Nigel to discuss his preparations for the Tokyo Games and his upcoming outing in Poland at the World Athletics Relays
Munster Express Sports Editor Catherine Power joins Nigel and Mark Philips for a preview of the Tramore races.
Dunmore East Olympian Thomas Barr chats about his preparations for the Tokyo Olympics
Matt Keane will break down the events from the RSC where Waterford FC hosted Bohemians in the Lague of Ireland.
On this week's show
Munster and Ireland Star Niamh Briggs previews the Heineken Champions Cup meeting of Munster and Toulousse from Thomond Park.
Waterford FC Boss Kevin Sheedy looks ahead to the third match of the 2021 season for the Blues when they make the trip to Derry City.
The Irish Independents Colm Keys was in conversation with Tomás McCarthy this week on the Dublin Footballers breaking covid rules - we'll listen back to that chat.
We'll also hear from Waterford camogie boss Derek Lyons - who now has the go-ahead to return to collective training later this month.
A pair of brilliant goals from Romeo Parkes and Jordan Gibson saw Sligo Rovers defeat Waterford FC 2-1 at the RSC on week two of the Premier Division 2021 season.
Matt Keane joins Nigel for On The On Ball to look back on events in Kilbarry
Three Waterford Club Chairmen (Gerry Quinlan - Colligan, John O' Leary - Ballyduff Lower, Richard Finnegan - Gaultier) join Nigel for On The Ball to discuss the suspended loss of wages scheme for players and what it means for clubs.
The club was formed 80 years ago by Paddy Kennedy, Leo Dunne, Willie O Mahoney and Christy O Regan, who all attended a league meeting to officially form Bohemians FC on the 24th of March 1941.
Club Chairman David Whittle joined for On The Ball to mark the occasion.
Former Ireland captains Mick Galwey and Nick Popplewell preview the PRo14 final where Leinster host Munster at the RDS, in what could be the Southern Province's first silverware since 2011.
Reaction to Waterford FC's clash with Sligo Rovers from the RSC with Matt Keane.
We'll talk to Waterford Bohemians Chairman David Whittle to mark the club's 80th Anniversary.
Ray Scott looks back at Seamus Power's efforts on the PGA tour.
We hear from three Waterford Club Chairmen on the suspended loss of wages scheme for players and what it means for clubs.
Nigel is joined by the Knocken trainer along with WLR Racing Correspondent Mark Philips to recount the events of this year's jumps festival.
Waterford FC returned to League of Ireland action on Friday with an away trip to newly-promoted Drogheda United at Head In The Game Park. WLR Soccer Correspondent Matt Keane was there to see the opening game play out
After a superb outing at Cheltenham for the Irish, Nigel is joined by WLR racing correspondent Mark Philips to review all of the action
Reaction to Henry De Bromhead and Rachel Blackmore superb Cheltenham performance.
Mick Galwey looks at the Six Nations tilt with England in Dublin.
Matt Keane looks back at the Blues opening game of the League Of Ireland season, a 1 nil loss to Drogheda.
Well hear from Sam Bennett ahead of today's gigantic 1-day classic race at Milan San Remo
Michael Ryan has guided 32 ladies' football teams to All-Ireland glory. Beginning with his own beloved Ballymacarbry, whom he led to a first national title in 1987 – the first of 10 wins in 12 scintillating years.
Michael Ryan’s winning ways brought him to Laois and Dublin too, before he turned his attention to the men’s game. He led his native Waterford and Westmeath hurling teams for six seasons, and while he was denied ultimate success his brilliant leadership skills, and enormous passion, continued to earn him the admiration of supporters all over the country.
Michael joined Nigel for On The Ball on March 6th along with the author of the book Tomás McCarthy
Three-time Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott has been banned from racing for six months - with a further six months suspended for being pictured sitting on a dead horse.
The punishment from The Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board will also be enforced in Britain.
WLR Racing Correspondent Mark Philips joined Nigel to look back at everything that happened with the story this week
The new Waterford camogie boss Derek Lyons joined Nigel to discuss what's been on behind the scenes with Waterford camogie since his tenure began
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On this week's show
Former Waterford boss Michael Ryan and Tomás McCarthy join Nigel to discuss Michael's autobiography "The Road From Ballymac"
Waterford camogie boss Derek Lyons will discuss working with his new team through zoom and the challenges it brings.
Matt Keane will be talking to Waterford FC boss Kevin Sheedy ahead of their friendly with Cork City.
Mark Philips will be discussing the Gordon Elliot debacle and all the latest developments for the Meath trainer.
Craig Breen chats to Nigel before the start of the Arctic Rally Finland where the Slieverue native makes his return to the WRC for the first time since Rally Estonia in September 2020.
The GAA has made several significant decisions at the 2021 congress, including the introduction of a black card and penalty for cynical play, as well as a split season that moves the All-Ireland finals to July.
Former three-time All-Star Dan Shanahan joined Nigel to discuss the changes
Waterfords Craig Breen has claimed 4th in the Arctic Rally Finland.
The Slieverue native was just 30 seconds off the podium places
The top three finishers were Breen's Teammate Ott Tanak and Theirry Neuvelle in 1st and third with the Finnish hometown boy Kalle Rovenperra in second.
Motorsport journalist and broadcaster Declan Quigley joins Nigel Craig's efforts in the Arctic Circle.
Trainer Gordon Elliott says he "cannot apologise enough" after a leaked image emerged this weekend, showing him sitting on top of a dead horse.
Elliott is being investigated by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, and says he is cooperating with that investigation.
He confirmed the photo's legitimacy in a statement last night, and moved to "provide people with some context" as to how it was taken.
The trainer says the image was taken some time ago, and came after the sudden death of one of his horses on the gallops.
Nigel is joined by racing journalist Daragh Ó́ Conchúir to discuss the matter.
On this week's show we look ahead to the Six Nations meeting of Italy and Ireland in Rome with Mick Galwey.
Dungarvan native Steven McMahon reviews the PRO14 clash of Munster and Cardiff Blues which leaves Munster 9 points clear at the top of conference b.
Craig Breen drops by to chat about his return to the WRC stage at the Arctic Rally Finland.
We talk Seamus Power at the Puerto Rico open with Paul O Neill and Matt Keane goes through all the new singings for Waterford FC ahead of the League Of Ireland return.
There's a lot of GAA to get to this week with the All-Stars to be announced on Saturday evening as well as the Waterford County Board putting forward their Strategic Plan for 2021-2030.
Two former Waterford hurlers join Nigel to dissect the week's news with Brian Flannery talking about the Waterford Rising plan.
With 11 Waterford nominees across All-Stars, Hurler of the year, and young hurler of the year - Eoin Murphy picks his all-star hurling team for 2020.
It's a break weekend in the Six Nations, but Munster are on the road to Scotland where Waterfords Jack o Donoghue starts for the men in red.
Jack joins Nigel to talk about his new contract at the province and the impending trip to face Edinburgh
Major League Soccer referee Alan Kelly joins Nigel to talk about the Mike Dean red card debacle where the Premier League official has received death threats for his decision to send off West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek for violent conduct.
Dungarvan native and former Munster player Stephen McMahon currently plays his rugby in the French ProD2 with US Carcassonne.
Stephen joins Nigel to look ahead to the visit of France to the Aviva for the second round of the 2021 Six Nations.
Waterford hurling boss Liam Cahill looks ahead to the 2021 campaign with change afoot across his backroom team and players. With five new players onboard and a new selector introduced, Cahill will be hoping to regain the highs of 2020 and hopefully go one step further.
Liam touches on losing Stephen O' Keefe between the sticks, the introduction of Tom Feeney to his backroom team, and whether or not cutting the player's food after a bad result has a similar result to a greyhound who's not running well.
On this week's show - Waterford Hurling boss Liam Cahill on all the change in his set up and whether or not treating players like greyhounds actually works. Dungarvan's Stephen McMahon previews the Six Nations clash of Ireland and France live from Perpignan. Major league soccer referee Alan Kelly chats about the Mike Dean red card debacle and the abuse that referees have to deal with as part of their job. Matt Keane pays tribute on the sad passing of Waterford and district league president Willie O Callaghan. We talk Seamus Power at the Pebble Beach Pro Am with Ray Scott and Mark Philips tee's up the weekend racing action
Waterford FC have had to withdraw from the UEFA Youth League and the U19 team will no longer be travelling for their game with Hammarby in Sweden.
Head of the Waterford academy joins Nigel to discuss the news
Former Waterford hurler Seamus Prendergast joins Nigel to discuss whether the black card should be introduced in hurling
Former Ireland Captqains Mick Galwey and Nick Popplewell join Nigel to preview the 2021 Six Nations.
Ireland open their account away to Wales in Cardiff.
We've got a Six Nations preview show with Mick Galwey and Nick Popplewell to tee up the 2021 campaign, Ireland open their ledger against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.
Head of the Waterford FC academy Mike Geoghegan is back to discuss the withdrawal of the U19 side from the UEFA Youth League, and Matt Keane looks ahead to the upcoming League Of Ireland season.
Former Waterford hurler Seamus Prendergast talks about the black card and whether or not it should be brought in to hurling.
Seamus Power missed the cut for the second consecutive tournament at last weekend's Farmers Insurance Open. Brian Keogh of the Irish golf desk joins Nigel to chat about what's next for Seamus
Waterford FC Academy head Mike Geoghan joins Nigel to discuss the clubs involvement in the UEFA Youth League
Tramore's Erin Walsh has recently been crowned the 57kg amateur boxing champion in New Zealand, she joins Nigel on the line to discuss her prospects for the future as well as her recent achievement in claiming the belt
Jordan Norris of the Munster Express joins Nigel to discuss the RTE Sportsperson of the year award for 2020 where Katie Taylor took the plaudits for the second time.
Mick Galwey previews Munster and Leinster in the PRO14, John Treacy talks about the passing of his friend Jerry Kiernan, Karen Duggan chats about the Women's National League confirming their sponsorship for 2021, former Waterford ladies footballer June Whyte talks about the Waterford LGFA development at Ballinroad
Former two-time Olympian Jamie Costin chats to Nigel about the Olympics which are still set to go ahead in Tokyo following last years. A survey this week revealed that some 80% of Tokyo residents do not want the games to go ahead - while the Organizers stated that it was"Absolutely Impossible" to postpone the games
The Irish Times Emmet Malone joins Nigel to look ahead to the upcoming League of Ireland season where clubs are unsure of the viability of the league while in the throws of a third lockdown
Waterfords Dylan Moran has joined the Conor McGregor training camp ahead of the Dublin fighters hotly-anticipated rematch with Dustin Poirier in Dubai.
Dylan joins Nigel from Dubai to chat about training at 4 am, being called out by Youtube star Jake Paul and more
Europe's final two rounds of group matches will be cancelled with the Champions and Challenge Cups moving straight into the knockout phase
It creates a fixture backlog that will need to be fixed before this year's - still to go ahead - Lions Tour
Simon Lewis of the Irish Examiner joins Nigel to chat about the challenges now facing the provinces
Sam Bennett claimed the green jersey in the 2020 Tour De France having raced for three weeks with the world's best cyclists. This is the story of his journey to becoming the best sprinter in world cycling
In the year that one of football's greatest figures passed away, we look back at the man that was Jack Charlton
Waterford were beaten 30 points to 19 in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park falling short of toppling John Kielys Shannonsiders.
It's the second title in three years for the Treaty County.
Nigel has the post-game responsibilities, with Shane "Shiner" Ahern, Dan Shanahan, Ollie Moran and Eoin Murphy joining for analysis. Gavin Whelan and Tomás McCarthy also contribute live from Croke Park.
Peter Byrne is the former Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Times. He is one of 114,000 people who were in the Azteca Stadium the day that Diego Maradona Scored his "Hand Of God" goal knocking England out of the World Cup in the process. He joins Nigel to talk about the legend that was "El Diego"
A busy weekend of sport for Waterford - the All Ireland is on in Croke Park where the Deise are hoping to claim passage to their first final since 2017 - Fergal Hartley and Jackie Tyrrell join Nigel to preview the game.
On the week that Diego Maradona passed, Nigel is joined by Peter Byrne - former chief sports writer with the Irish Times. Peter was there in the Azteca filing a report for the paper when Maradona scored his Hand Of God" goal
Waterford are back in an All-Ireland Final having beaten Kilkenny in Croke Park
Here's the full match commentary
Former Sunday game presenter Michael Lyster joins Nigel to look ahead for this weekend's All-Ireland semi-final meeting of Waterford and Kilkenny in Croke Park
Freelance Sports Writer Michael Verney joined Nigel to preview this weekends All-Ireland semi final clash of Waterford and Kilkenny in Croke Park
Christy Heffernan captained Kilkenny and Glenmore in the '90s winning four All Irelands and one All-Star. He joined Nigel to preview the All Ireland semi-final meeting of Waterford and Kilkenny.
Nigel is joined by Shane "Shiner" Ahern, former Clare manager Tony Considine, former All-Star Dan Shanahan, and Gavin Whelan to break down Waterfords victory over Clare in the All Ireland Quarter Final from Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Waterford Boss Liam Cahill joins Nigel to preview the All Ireland quarter-final meeting of Waterford and Clare from Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Mick Galwey looks ahead to the Autumn Nations Cup clash with England from Twickenham, Sinead Lohan is the latest interview in the Waterford Sports Partnership and 20X20 campaign series of interviews, and we have the second half of the interview with Billy Walsh
Waterford were beaten in the Munster final by Limerick on a scoreline of 0-25 to 0-21 in Semple Stadium.
Nigel hosts the post-game show with a pair of All-Stars offering their analysis - Waterfords Fergal Hartley and Limericks Ollie Moran.
Gavin Whelan and Tomás McCarthy join in live from a cold and empty Semple Stadium
The dream of a first Munster title in a decade may be over, but there's still an All-Ireland Quarterfinal to look forward to
Up The Deise!!
Waterford selector Stephen Molumphy joins Nigel from London to preview the Munster Final where Waterford take on Limerick in Semple Stadium
Gavan Casey of The42 joins Nigel to preview the lightweight title clash of Katie Taylor and Miriam Gutiérrez from London's Wembley arena
Katie Taylor defends her status as undisputed lightweight champion tonight when she enters the ring opposite Miriam Gutiérrez
Billy Walsh captained the ship at the Irish high-performance unit when Katie was an amateur and has now moved on to head USA boxing, he joined Nigel to talk about the fight and what sets Katie apart from all her contemporaries
Waterford hurling selector Stephen Molumphy joins Nigel to talk about the challenge Limerick pose to the Deise and what it was like winning the previous installment in 2007.
Waterford Camogie head coach Dan Shanahan previews the All-Ireland quarter-final with Tipperary.
Former Irish Boxing coach and current USA boxing coach Billy Walsh to preview Katie Taylor's fight with Miriam Gutierrez
Paul O Neill looks at all the action at the delayed Masters Tournament.
and Mick Galwey reviews the clash of Ireland and Wales in the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup.
Another jam packed On The Ball - Intercounty hurling is back and it doesn't get any bigger than Waterford and Cork. The Deise and the Rebels are set to throw down in Semple Stadium to decide who gets in to the Munster Final. The footballers are also in action when they welcome Limerick to the Fraher Field for a Munster quarter final decider.
Its the closing weekend of the Six Nations where Ireland control their own destiny ahead of the clash with France in Paris - Mick Galwey joins Nigel to preview the game and to try predict what way its going to go.
Seamus Power continues his efforts at the Bermuda Championship on the PGA Tour - Paul O Neill stops by to tell you all you need to know.
We continue our series of interviews in association with the Waterford Sports Partnership, Paralympian Hayley Fitzsimons joins Nigel to talk about her career in sport and the challenges she has faced.
We'll also have a preview of the weekends racing action.
Another jam packed edition of On The Ball this week - Nigel is joined by Mick Galwey and Niamh Briggs to preview the returning Six Nations which will be played in October for the first time since 2001. Gavin Whelan is in Dundalk for the Allianz Football League clash of Waterford and Antrim after the fixture was moved from -Ballymena to accommodate the Waterford team. Beth Carton is in studio to look ahead to the must win senior camogie meeting with Limerick in Walsh Park. Franny Rocket has been speaking to Matt Keane ahead of the final home game of the season for the Blues when they welcome Dundalk to the RSC. Glen Jones joins Nigel to continue the 20X20 interviews, Glen has been involved in the regeneration of camogie in Tramore where their playing numbers have increased consistently over the past four years. We also hear from Sam Bennett and Dan Martin who won back-to-back stages of the Vuleta Espania this week
Waterford welcome Limerick to Walsh Park this afternoon for a must win game in the senior camogie championship.
Captain Niamh Rockett and star player Beth Carton spoke to Nigel ahead of throw in
Waterford FC play their final home game of the season today when they welcome Dundalk to the RSC
Matt Keane spoke to Manager Franny Rocket, Goalkeeper Brian Murphy, and defenders Tunmise Sobowale & Jake Davidson ahead of kick off
Former Ireland International Karen Duggan joins Nigel to preview the crucial Euro 2022 Qualifier of Ireland and Ukraine
Waterford Camogie Manager Fergal O Brien discusses his first championship game in charge of the Senior side.
Waterford were beaten 0-15 to 0-8 by7 Kilkenny in Walsh Park.
Former Waterford dual Player Shane Aherne gives his take on whether or not intercounty games should be going ahead with the expected increased restrictions on the way
With all the uncertainty around the intercounty championship amid the coronavirus pandemic, questions are being raised over whether or not the campaigns should be going ahead. John Fogarty - GAA Writer with the Irish Examiner joins Nigel to make the case for intercounty games in a season like no other
Megan Thornton is an Irish Netball player - she joins Nigel to talk about her sport and why people should be getting involved
The Senior Camogie Championship gets underway this weekend with Waterford taking on Kilkenny in Walsh Park, Tomás McCarthy joins Nigel to preview the clash
Faithlegg golf club were due to play in the Cups and Shields Final in Donegal this weekend, but the latest restrictions mean that the tournament was postponed until a later date - Basketball has been dealt a similar set of cards with the Irish Super Leagues set to return, but late on Thursday evening an announcement saw the leagues postponed until a later date.
Derry Kiely of Faithlegg golf club and Jillian Hayes of the WIT Wildcats join Nigel to talk about the disappointment of not having games to play
On this weeks show Nigel is joined by Tomás McCarthy to preview the senior camogie clash of Waterford and Kilkenny in Walsh Park. The Irish Examiner GAA writer John Fogarty talks about the intercounty campaigns and whether they should be played or not. Derry Kiely of Faithlegg golf club and WIT Wildcats coach Jillian Hayes chat about the disappointment of their games being called off due to the latest covid-19 restrictions. Megan Thornton is an Irish netball player - she's in studio to tell people about her sport and why people should be getting involved and Mark Philips pops in to preview the weekends racing action
Mick Galwey is back to to break down Munster's win in the PRO14 against Scottish rivals Edinburgh
On this weeks show, Nigel is joined by Waterford FC manager Franny Rockett ahead of the clash with Shels at the RSC, Mick Galwey previews the PRO14 meeting of Munster and Edinburgh, Paul O Neill breaks down all the weekends golf in Europe and the States and Mark Philips gives you all you need to know in racing
On this weeks show Stephen Hunt is back to talk about the Premier League which is now in its third week sine the start of the new season, we get in to the senior football semi finals, Waterford FC are back at home against Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland so we'll hear from the players who are set to line out for the Blues and we'll also check in with Gavin Whelan for a report on the U16 Camogie and ladies minor A football final
Sam Bennett has won the Green Jersey at the Tour De France - after three weeks battling Peter Sagan in France, the Carrick-On-Suir man reigns supreme and has taken the "World Championships of sprinting".
His family sat down after the stage ended to talk about what it means to them
CEO of Sport Ireland John Tracey joins Nigel to talk about Sam Bennett on the verge of taking the green jersey in the Tour De France, how much work goes in to succeeding on the international stage and what it means when you achieve your goals
On this weeks show the Waterford Hurling Manager Liam Cahill sits down to talk about the impending intercounty championship with Cork up first for the Deise. The CEO of Sport Ireland John Tracey joins Nigel to talk about the success of Sam Bennett in the Tour De France. Former National Cycling Champion Conor Dunne as well "Everesting" World Record Holder Ronan McLoughlin are both on the line to explain just how hard it is to win a jersey in a grand tour.
We preview the senior football quarter finals and we look at the weekends racing with Mark Philips
Waterford FC have put together back-to-back wins for the first time since the League Of Ireland returned post lockdown,
The Third Round of Club CHampionship Football is underway today with Ballinacourty taking on Clashmore Kinsale Beg, The Nire play Gaultier, Rathgormack face Kilrossanty and Stradbally throw down with An Rinn
Ian O' Riordan joins Nigel to talk about Sam Bennett's efforts in France so far where he still holds the green jersey after two weeks of racing
In yet another edition of On The Ball, Nigel is joined by Waterford Camogie Manager Fergal O Brien to preview the Senior county final of Gaultier and St Annes, Tomás McCarthy pops in to preview the Senior Football fixtures on Sunday,Dylan Moran joins Nigel on the phone to talk about his 14th professional victory in Valencia, Ian O Riordan of the Irish Times talks about Sam Bennett wearing the green jersey in the Tour De France and we have reaction to Waterford FC taking two wins in a row for the first time since the League Of Ireland returned
On this weeks show we have a recap of Waterford FC's win over St Pats in the League Of Ireland, build up to the Club Championship Football and Senior Camogie Semi Finals, Reaction to Craig Breens Performance in Rally Estonia and more
Sam Bennett's father Michael was in studio this morning while his son is racing in France as the leader on sprint points in this years Tour De France.
Ballygunner are county champions for the 7th straight year having beaten Passage in Walsh Park, while Balyduff Upper rejoin the senior ranks after their victory over Ballyduff Lower in the Fraher Field
Ballygunner are chasing a historic 7th title in a row in what is a 37 game unbeaten streak
The first time Ballygunner won a county championship was in 1966 - in doing so, they stopped Mt Sion achieving their own 7 in a row - The Guners would go on to defend the title twice in a row
Michael Hearne played in that team with his four brothers Sean, Paddy, Tommy and Paul
He was in Walsh Park with his brother Tommy in 2013 when Passage last won the county final - beating Ballygunner on the day
Derek McGrath is back in studio to preview the Senior and Intermediate County Finals
Ballygunner are hoping for seven in a row, but can Passage stop the all conquering Ballygunner side?
In the intermediate ranks, its the battle of the Ballyduff's when Upper and Lower go at it in the Fraher Field
Sunday Independent writer Paul Kimmage joins Nigel to talk about the 2020 edition of the Tour De France.
The conversation covers this years event, doping in cycling and the ongoing medicalisation of professional sport around the world - rugby, soccer, golf and tennis all get the treatment
Derek McGrath previews the senior hurling final of Ballygunner and Passage.
Paul Kimmage is on to talk about the Tour De France which starts Saturday, and how much has changed in the sport since he last rode the Tour.
Mick Galwey is back to preview Munster's PRO14 game with Connacht in Dublin.
We hear from the men on the sideline for the Senior Hurling Final - Daragh O Sullivan and Michael Walsh
Mick Galwey is back to review the first interpro clash in five months. Munster and Leinster met at the Aviva with the East coast side running out as 27-25 winners
Look back at all the hurling action from Sunday. Senior Hurling Semi Final of Mt Sion and Passage, East and West Intermediate Finals of Clashmore/Kinsale Beg and Ballyduff upper as well as Ballyduff Lower and Dunhill, while there was also Junior Finals of Colligan and Tourin as well as Ferrybank and Tramore
Passage and Mt Sion were in Walsh Park for the Senior Hurling Semi Final. Match commentary brought to you by commentary team Kieran O' Connor and Shane Ahern thank to George Corbett Skoda
Match Reports and Interviews from the Senior Semi Final of Ballygunner and Lismore, as well as the Junior Finals with Tramore & Roanmore and kilgobnet & Melleray
As professional rugby gets back underway in Ireland, former Munster, Ireland and Lions legend Mick Galwey joins Nigel to look ahead at the clash of Munster and Leinster in the Aviva
Neil Gough is in studio to talk about the Katie Taylor v Delphine Persoon rematch where the status of undisputed lightweight champion is on the line
Derek McGrath is back in studio to preview the Senior Hurling Semi Finals, Mick Galwey wades into the breach to call whether or not Munster have enough to topple the Leinster locomotive, Sean Michael O Regan is in studio to talk about the GAA going behind closed doors and Neil Gough pops in to explain how Katie Taylor can retain her undisputed status in the rematch with Delphine Persoon
Ballygunner won their fourth county minor hurling title in a row at Fraher Field last night as they beat Abbeyside 1-13 to 0-14. Man of the match Patrick Fitzgerald scored 1-11 for the Gunners. The game was staged behind closed doors due to the latest government announcement.
Waterford FC are back on the road on Tuesday night to face Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. It will their third straight game away from home and similarly they are three games without a win.
They traveled to Dundalk last Friday and left three points behind them despite leading 2 nil with 20 minutes left to play. Ali Coote was sent off on 78 minutes at which point the pressure from Dundalk had the desired effect.
Nigel and Matt have your preview of the game against Sligo Rovers on Tuesday night
Michael Lyster - former Sunday game host joins Nigel to talk about GAA in the era of Covid and how the return has gone for clubs across the country.
Simon Lewis - Rugby Correspondent with the Irish examiner. Simon is on to look ahead as professional rugby returns in the northern hemisphere. England's Gallagher Premiership is back this weekend, while our own PRO14 makes a comeback in the Aviva next weekend
Derek Mcgrath - former Waterford hurling manager and proud De La Salle man, Derek is in studio to preview the weekend senior hurling games
With a full wrap of all the hurling action from Sunday - we have Tomas McCarthy, Mt Sion manager John Meaney, Kieran O Connor and Fergal Hartley from Fraher Field, Dan Shanahan, Ian O Regan with Gavin Whelan as well as all the reports from the Intermediate and Junior games across the county.
Derek Mcgrath - former Waterford hurling manager and proud De La Salle man, Derek is in studio to preview the weekend senior hurling games. Derek will also be on commentary duty with Kieran O' Connor for Ballygunner and Fourmilewater on Saturday evening
Michael Lyster - former Sunday game host joins Nigel to talk about GAA in the era of Covid and how the return has gone for clubs across the country.
Simon Lewis - Rugby Correspondent with the Irish examiner. Simon is on to look ahead as professional rugby returns in the northern hemisphere. England's Gallagher Premiership is back this weekend, while our own PRO14 makes a comeback in the Aviva next weekend
Daragh O Connchur freelance racing journalist is back to talk about the Tramore racing festival which has gone behind closed doors for the first time.
Matt Keane - Matt will be on to talk about the Dundalk v Waterford FC match in Oriel Park
The Blues travel to Oriel Park for the second time this week to take on Dundalk FC in the League Of Ireland. Nigel and Matt have your preview right here.
On Saturday August 15th, the Munster Youth Cup Final will be contested in Oriel Park when Villa FC take on Ballingarry. Matt talks to Villa coach Conor Coad ahead of kick off.
Seamus Power is back in PGA Tour action this weekend when he tee's off at the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina.
Ahead of tee off, Paul O Neill (Golf Correspondent with the Connacht Telegraph) joins Nigel to chat about Seamus' performances since golf returned -They also chat about Collin Morikawa winning the PGA Championship
Waterford FC travel to Oriel Park to take on Dundalk FC in the FAI Cup on Tuesday night. It will be the first meeting of the sides since Alan Reynolds left the RSC.
Nigel is joined by Matt Keane to preview the game.
Mac Dara Mac Donncha joins Nigel to look back at the weekends Club Championship action as well as previewing this weekends Senior Quarter Finals and Intermediate Semi Finals.
Matt Keane - Matt joins Nigel in studio to preview the Waterford FC v Cork City match in the RSC on Saturday at 2pm.
Tramore Race Festival Preview - Owen Byrne of Tramore race course as well as WLR Racing correspondent Mark Philips are out at the race course with Nigel to look ahead at what will be a muted week for this years Tramore Festival.
Fergal O Brien - Waterford Camogie coach joins Nigel on the phone to look at the Club Championship camogie games on Saturday evening.
Gavin Whelan - Nigel is joined by a partner in crime with Gavin discussing this weekends Club Championship fixtures - One group left for decision with Lismore and Dungarvan set to play on
Sunday to decide who make its to the quarter final from Group C, Fourmilewater still have a chance if Lismore win against or draw with Dungarvan
Gavin Whelan - Nigel is joined by a partner in crime with Gavin discussing this weekends Club Championship fixtures - One group left for decision with Lismore and Dungarvan set to play on Sunday to decide who make its to the quarter final from Group C, Fourmilewater still have a chance if Lismore win against or draw with Dungarvan
Fergal O Brien - Waterford Camogie coach joins Nigel on the phone to look at the Club Championship camogie games on Saturday evening.
Matt Keane - Matt joins Nigel in studio to preview the Waterford FC v Cork City match in the RSC on Saturday at 2pm.
Brian Keogh - Irish Golf Desk & Freelance Writer, Brian joins Nigel to talk about Seamus Powers ups and downs in recent times
Michael Condon - Lismore cricket Chairman. Ireland beat England in one day international action this week and Brian is in studio with Nigel to talk about the significance of the win.
Tramore Race Festival Preview - Owen Byrne of Tramore race course as well as WLR Racing correspondent Mark Philips are out at the race course with Nigel to look ahead at what will be a muted week for this years Tramore Festival.
Sean Michael O Reagan - Waterford County Board chairman is in studio to talk about the return of hurling over the past two weeks, how the county board are positioned financially and the planning for the future if a second wave bears down on us.
Camogie Club Championship - Nigel is joined in studio by Beth Carton, Clara Griffin and Kate Lynch, with Lorraine Bray on the phone. The camogie club championship returns this weekend with De La Salle, Gailtir, Cappaquin and Tramore all in action on Saturday.
Rhys Moran - Professional boxer from Waterford. Nigel is in the gym with Rhys as he takes a short break from training to chat about staying fit during lockdown, and the journey from the amateur to professional ranks
John Sheridan - the Waterford FC manager sits down at the RSC with Nigel to discuss his early days in Ireland in charge of the Blues, how the players are adjusting to the new management and how he expects them to play as the League Of Ireland Returns.
On This Weeks Show- John Sheridan, the Waterford FC manager sits down at the RSC with Nigel to discuss his early days in Ireland in charge of the Blues, how the players are adjusting to the new management and how he expects them to play as the League Of Ireland Returns.
Sean Michael O Reagan, the Waterford County Board chairman is in studio to talk about the return of hurling over the past two weeks, how the county board are positioned financially and the planning for the future if a second wave bears down on us.
Camogie Club Championship - Nigel is joined in studio by Beth Carton, Clara Griffin and Kate Lynch, with Lorraine Bray on the phone. The camogie club championship returns this weekend with De La Salle, Gailtir, Cappaquin and Tramore all in action on Saturday.
Rhys Moran, Professional boxer from Waterford. Nigel is in the gym with Rhys as he takes a short break from training to chat about staying fit during lock down, and the journey from the amateur to professional ranks
Waterford FC are away to Shelbourne FC in Tolka Park tomorrow at 2pm for their first game since the shut down.
Nigel is joined by Matt Keane to preview the game
Nigel is out at a Ballygunner training session to talk team Physio Siobhain Fitzpatrick about the physical challenges that players are facing coming back from covid - soft tissue damage, broken fingers and dsiloactaed shoulders are all par for the course at the moment.
John O Shea - Waterford's Newly crowned "Greatest Sporting Hero" is in studio with Nigel to talk about winning a European Championship as an U16 player, what it was like marking Ronaldo - and whether or not nutmegging Figo was his greatest moment.
Nigel visits the Cul Camp in Mt Sion to talk to the organizers about the camps which almost didn't run this year. Kids are back out and about, able to socialise with their friends and finally emerging from the irregularity of lock down.
Waterford and Roanmore goalkeeper Billy Nolan is in attendance at the Camp to meet the kids their questions - sometimes unsuccessfully
John O Shea - Waterford's Newly crowned "Greatest Sporting Hero" John O Shea is in studio with Nigel to talk about winning a European Championships as an U16 player, what it was like marking Ronaldo - and whether or not nutmegging Figo was his greatest moment.
Nigel talks to Tomás McArthy about the GAA Club Championships that returned last weekend - this weekend sees the return of senior hurling with Ballygunnar and Tallow throwing in on Friday night.
Nigel is out at a Ballygunner training session to talk team Physio Siobhain Fitzpatrick about the physical challenges that players are facing coming back from covid - soft tissue damage, broken fingers and dsiloactaed shoulders are all par for the course at the moment.
Nigel visits the Cul Camp in Mt Sion to talk to the organizers about the camps which almost didn't run this year. Kids are back out and about, able to socialise with their friends and finally emerging from the irregularity of lock down.
Donal Lenihan - Former Irish and Lions rugby player as well as former Irish rugby manager, Donal is one of the most recognizable voices and faces in Irish rugby. He writes for the Irish Examiner as well as working as a rugby commentator and pundit for RTE. he is on the show to talk about the return of rugby, how the newly amended rules will affect tactics, how the IRFU are surviving this fallow period in this finances and the toll that the return to play will have on players. Irish rugby is pride of place when it comes to player welfare but the busy schedule that will be part of the return to play fixtures will see the squad depth tested like never before.
John Fogarty - the GAA were this week, forced to postpone their extension of crowd sizes to 500 people. the crowd sizes will remain at 200 people for the foreseeable future and this will have a significant impact on the finances of county boards. John joins Nigel to discuss the affect of the postponed re-opening
Gavin Whelan - Gavin joins Nigel to chat about the Cul Camps which start on Monday and the covid restrictions they will have to deal with when running the camps. Gavin also talks about the the club hurling championships which get back underway from Friday night.
Leeds United are back in the Premier League. It took them 16 years to do it, but they're back. Here is their story since 2004....
John Fogarty (Irish Examiner GAA writer) - the GAA were this week, forced to postpone their extension of crowd sizes to 500 people. the crowd sizes will remain at 200 people for the foreseeable future and this will have a significant impact on the finances of county boards. John joins Nigel to discuss the affect of the postponed re-opening.
Donal Lenihan - Former Irish and Lions rugby player as well as former Irish rugby manager, Donal is one of the most recognizable voices and faces in Irish rugby. He writes for the Irish Examiner as well as working as a rugby commentator and pundit for RTE. he is on the show to talk about the return of rugby, how the newly amended rules will affect tactics, how the IRFU are surviving this fallow period in this finances and the toll that the return to play will have on players. Irish rugby is pride of place when it comes to player welfare but the busy schedule that will be part of the return to play fixtures will see the squad depth tested like never before.
Gavin Whelan - Gavin joins Nigel to chat about the Cul Camps which start on Monday and the covid restrictions they will have to deal with when running the camps. Gavin also talks about the the club hurling championships which get back underway from Friday night.
Leeds United - a look back at the demise, rise and demise (again) of Leeds United. One of the biggest clubs in English football, they were relegated from the Premiership in 2004 and have not made their way back up yet - but this is their year. By Saturday morning, they could be promoted for the first time in 16 years - they have three games remaining and need just one point to secure their space in the top flight of English football.
Cianan Brennan - Irish Examiner reporter - Cianan Brennan is a senior reporter with the Irish Examiner, he has recently written about breeding practices in the greyhound industry. he joins the show to talk about the industry as a whole and whether the current practices in breeding are ethical or not.
Jack O'Donoghue captained Waterpark to a Munster Under-17 title in 2011 - he now plays his rugby for Munster as a back row forward getting his first cap for Ireland in 2016 against Canada.
Jack joins Nigel on the show to talk about the returning rugby season that was halted by covid, what training has been like during lockdown and how he's positioned leading into the Six Nations and Autumn Internationals.
Shamrock Rovers defender Lee Grace is on the show to chat about the return of the league of Ireland as we emerge from the covid lock down.
Born and reared in Carrick-On-Suir Lee has played for Galway United, Wexford FC now plies his trade with the Dublin outfit winning the FAI Cup in 2019
Waterford Camogie Captain Niamh Rockett and team Manager Fergal O Brien are in studio to chat about the challenges facing womens sport in Ireland.
Newly appointed Waterford FC boss John Sheridan joins Matt Keane to chat about his new role with the Blues
Newly appointed Waterford FC Manager John Sheridan joins Nigel on the phone to talk about the totemic figure of Leeds Football Club that is Jack Charlton.
The former Republic of Ireland Manager holds the record number of appearances for Leeds at 629.
Sheridan was the only player that Big Jack selected in all three tournaments (Euro 88, Italia 90, USA 94)
Former Republic of Ireland manager John Giles joins Nigel to talk about the passing of his former team mate and friend Jack Charlton.
John played with Jack for 10 years at Leeds - holding a good friendship with the man who put Irish soccer on the map.
On the weekend that Irish Soccer legend Jack Charlton passed away, Nigel is joined by his former team mate John Giles to discuss Big jack and his influence on Irish soccer. New Waterford FC manager John Sheirdan joins the show to talk about the totemic figure Jack was at Leeds football club -where he still holds the all time appearances record.
John Sheridan is having a busy start to life in Waterford - even though he's not in the country yet - he's on the phone to Matt to talk about his appointment as the new manager of Waterford FC.
Waterford Camogie Captain Niamh Rockett and team manager Fergal O' Brien are in studio to talk about the imbalance between womens and mens sport.
Tramore Race course manager Owen Byrne joins Nigel and racing correspondent Mark Philips in studio to chat about the challenges facing the racing industry and how they've dealt with the reopening after covid.
Dr Tom Hunt is back for episode two of the Waterford Sports history Series. Today we focus on the 1959 All Ireland Hurling final against Kilkenny - the second and last senior All Ireland claimed by the Deise
Philip O Connor is an Irish Journalist based in Sweden - His first book “A Parish Far From Home” tells the tale of how Gaelic football brought the Irish in Stockholm together and has been nominated as Sports Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.
Here, Philip talks to Nigel about the positives that can be seen in womens sport in Sweden, the importance of role models to young girls in sport and the funding thats needed in womens games to make them viable.
Sweden's national Broadcaster set the goal in 2015 of having an equal balance in sports coverage across both sexes - They now cover both mens and womens sport in equal amounts, their social media coverage is balanced and there is a 65/45 split with men/women in sports media.
Lewis King is a PHD researcher in WIT studying the effects on jockeys mental health due to their career.
He joins Nigel in studio to talk about what his research has uncovered so far
Matt Keane is in studio to provide all the updates on Waterford FC and the return to play in the League of Ireland
The Minor Ladies All Ireland Series has been cancelled coming out of lock down.
Both Waterford and Dublin squads have started petitions to have the series reinstated.
Three of the minor squad (Rachel Roche, Molly Kenny and Aine Kennedy) join Nigel in studio to discuss the effect this has had on them and the imbalance between women's and men's games in Ireland.
Former Waterford footballers Michelle Ryan is on the phone to give her opinion on the situation and what risk this poses to young girls in sport.
On this weeks show, Nigel is joined in studio by three of Waterford's minor ladies footballers (Rachel Roche, Orla Kennedy and Molly Kenny) to talk about their cancelled All Ireland Series and Former footballer Michelle Ryan weighs in with her opinion on the situation.
Lewis King - a phd researcher in WIT studying the mental health of jockeys is in studio to talk about his research and what the study has found about the affects of the horse racing industry on jockeys well being
The League Of Ireland is back from July 31st and Matt Keane has all the latest when it comes to teams returning to training and what the lay of the land is with Waterford FC
This is the first in a series of episodes where we dive into the history of Waterford sport.
Episode 1 will examine the 1948 All Ireland hurling final against Dublin - Waterford's First All Ireland win
After 30 years of waiting, Liverpool are Premier League Champions. Jim Beglin joins Nigel to discuss how influential Klopp is and what it means to the fans after such a long time
Dan McDonnell, football writer with the Irish Independent joins Nigel to look at the latest news surrounding the FAI and proposed return to play with the League Of Ireland.
Clubs are in discussion with the association to agree on terms before games resume - financial concerns have been assured at this point but relegation/promotion issues still abound
Liverpool are Premier League Champions after 30 years. In order to celebrate and acknowledge this achievement, Nigel is joined by Ex-Liverpool Player and Waterford Native Jim Beglin.
Sean Og O Hailpin is as decorated a hurler as Munster has ever produced. Sean Og joins Nigel to discuss his experiences with racism in sport and how it affected him.
Dan MCDonnell of the Irish Independent joins Nigel to discuss where the FAI stands after Covid and how the League Of Ireland can make a return in such uncertain times.
Saturday's Derby at the Curragh is the biggest flat racing event on our calender. In order to preview the races, Nigel is joined by racing correspondant Mark Philips and racing journalist Daragh O Conchur
Waterford's second female Olympian - Smith represented Ireland at two Olympics (Atlanta 19996 and Sydney 2000)
Her Irish 400m hurdles record of 54.31 still stands since 1998. 16 time Irish champion across various disciplines, Smith is one of the finest sprinters the country has produced.
The stalwart presenter of the Sunday Game chats about his Waterford heritage and breaks down the issues facing the GAA with the "Club Vs County" debate in full swing.
Thomas is currently one of Ireland's top athletes. Ranked in the top 30 hurdlers in the world right now
2018 European Bronze Medalist & 4th Place in the in the 400m Hurdles at the Rio Olympics - his results speak for themselves
Former Republic of Ireland and Liverpool star Ray Houghton joins Nigel to discuss the return of the Premier League.
Houghton has long been remembered as the man who put the ball in the English net in Euro 88 and for scoring against the Italians at USA 94.
Now working as a pundit for various media outlets, Ray will be looking at the first games since the premier league returned and looking ahead to the weekends games
Ray Houghton - Former Republic of Ireland and Liverpool star, Houghton joins Nigel to discuss the return of the Premier League and to take a walk down memory lane on the 30th anniversary of Italia 90.
Thomas Barr - 2018 European Bronze Medalist and 4th Place in the 400m Hurdles at the Rio Olympics - Barr is currently one of Ireland's top athletes and ranked in the Top 30 hurdlers in the world right now.
Michael Lyster - The stalwart presenter of the Sunday Game chats about his Waterford heritage and breaks down the issues facing the GAA with the "Club Vs County" debate in full swing.
Susan Smith - Waterford s second female Olympian - Smith competed throughout the late 80's and 90's, representing Ireland at two Olympics (Atlanta 19996 and Sydney 2000)
Her Irish 400m hurdles record of 54.31 still stands since 1998. 16 time Irish champion across various disciplines, Smith is one of the finest sprinters the country has produced.
Professor Ultan Power's research is focused on studying respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pathogenesis and how this can be prevented by vaccines or treated with drugs.
Working on the front line of vaccine development for covid, he took the time out of his very busy schedule to chat to Nigel about the challenges facing sport as we edge closer to a full return.
Irish Times football writer and one of Ireland's leading podcast hosts with the Second Captains, Ken Early is a man who knows a thing or two about football (even though John Giles wouldn't agree with that statement)
Ken joins Nigel to discuss the new landscape of the Premier League as we return to action after the lock down.
Can players be fit after so much time off? How much money does a Russian oligarch have to spend on players? Is "piped in" crowd noise the start of a slippery slope for sports? We ask all those questions - Its up to you to decide if we answer them also.
Ken McGrath joins Nigel in studio to look back on his career in GAA and life off the pitch - Highs, Lows and all the stuff in between.
Ken was a three time All-Star and recognized across the country as one of the greatest to play the game.
6 Waterford Senior Club Hurling Championships, 4 Munster Senior Hurling Championship and 1 National Hurling League speak for themselves. A man who could walk into most teams and take a position across numerous lines on the pitch.
CEO of Sport Ireland John Treacy joins Nigel on the line to look back on his glittering career in sport as well as the current situation with postponed Olympics, issues at the FAI and the return of sport after Corona Virus.
Ireland has not produced many athletes of Treacy's caliber.
Two Time World Cross Country Champion - Olympic Marathon Silver Medalist in 1984 - Multiple time Irish Inter-county Cross Country Champion, his record speaks for itself.
After retiring from competition, John moved into sports administration with Sport Ireland where he now holds the position of CEO overseeing sporting activity in the country.
On this weeks show Nigel is joined by Waterford hurling legend Ken McGrath and Olympic silver medalist John Treacy to look back at their careers.
As the return of the premier league approaches Ken Early of the Irish Times and Second Captains is on the show to preview what we've all been missing during lock down.
Professor Ultan Power of Queens University Belfast takes some time out of his busy schedule to tell us where the pitfalls lie for the sporting bodies that are trying to get their games back in action.
The Premier League is set to return to our screens on June 6th after an extended break of play due to the covid lockdown.
Looking ahead to the return of fixtures, Nigel chats to Stephen Hunt to figure out how players and coaches will manage the return.
Stephen tells us about the affects the time off will have on players, how tactics might be affected by the new substitutions limit and the impending coronation of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side.
Stephen also takes a brief intermission for a very important pit stop.
WLR's Matt Keane joins us to discuss the news that Waterford FC Head Coach Alan Reynolds may be leaving the club. News broke earlier in the week that Dundalk had shown interest in Reynolds.
With the League Of Ireland currently at standstill, players and staff of many clubs are without a definite future. Could this spell the end of Reynolds time in charge of the Blues and will be joining Vinny Perth's set up?
Waterford Wildcats and Irish Basketball legend Jillian Hayes joins us to talk about her life as an athlete and coach. We also discuss the 20X20 campaign and the affects it has had on women's sport in Ireland.
Jillian is one of Ireland's most successful basketball players with a career littered with awards.
She now coaches the Waterford team she once lead as well as coaching the Ireland Senior Women's team.
She is nominated as one of Waterford's Greatest Sporting Heroes.
Nigel is on the road at the Tramore Golf Course talking to Club Chairman Dennis Leamy and Tramore Tennis Club President Ed Halley.
Golf and Tennis were two of the first sports to return in Ireland during the lockdown.
Clubs around the country have seen a spike in memberships as both Golf and Tennis have been able to operate while other sports have remained closed.
The guys chat about how they have responded to the new demand for memberships, how the clubs have dealt with social distancing restrictions and the potential for growth in their sports this year
Waterford Trainer Henry De Bromhead accepts his nomination for Waterford's Greatest Sporting Heroes, we look ahead to the resumption of racing in Ireland beginning with Naas and Henry outlines how the lockdown has affected his own yard, staff and horses.
Lismore, Waterford (and now) Kildare GAA player Grainne Kenneally joins us on the phone to discuss life for a GAA player during lockdown and how Kildare's run for a league title was cut short due to the covid lockdown.
Grainne also chats about her work as an army captain who's unit was involved in the development of the contact tracing initiative
WLR's Racing Correspondent Mark Philips is back in studio after several weeks of lockdown.
We talk about how the stoppage of racing will affect the horses, the impact of social distancing on race courses and we look ahead to the busy schedule next week.
On this weeks show Nigel chats to Henry De Bromhead ahead of the return of Irish Racing, Stephen Hunt chimes in with a preview of the Premier League, Grainne Keneally talks about the postponement of the GAA as well as working on contract tracing with the army and Jillian Hayes reacts to her nomination in the list of Waterford's Greatest Sporting Heroes