It has been a Lions Tour riddled with setbacks, but Saturday sees Warren Gatland's side face the reigning world champions South Africa in the first of three Tests. To preview the opening game in Cape Town as well as the series as a whole, The42's Gavan Casey and Ciaran Kennedy are joined by South African rugby writer Brenden Nel, who gives his take on events so far. 18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see gamblingtherapy.org

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The Punt with William Hill: Episode 10, Lions Tour

It has been a Lions Tour riddled with setbacks, but Saturday sees Warren Gatland's side face the reigning world champions South Africa in the first of three Tests. To preview the opening game in Capetown as well as the series as a whole, The42's Gavan Casey and Ciaran Kennedy are joined by South African rugby writer Brenden Nel, who gives his take on events so far. 18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see gamblingtherapy.org

Ireland may not be there, but the European Championship kicks off on Friday - a year later than originally scheduled. Miguel Delaney, The Independent's chief football writer, AFP football correspondent Kieran Canning and football writer and broadcaster Tom Williams join Gavin Cooney to preview the tournament on the latest episode of The Punt. 18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see gamblingtherapy.org

The Punt with William Hill: Episode 9, Euro 2020 preview

A free clip from this week's episode of the Behind The Lines sportswriting podcast as South American football expert Tim Vickery joins Gavin Cooney.

Behind The Lines, Episode 77: Tim Vickery

A free clip from our exclusive members Rugby Weekly Extra podcast(24/05)as Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the 2021 Champions Cup final and Eoin's experiences as an analyst in Japan. To hear the full podcast, and get lots more benefits, join The42 Membership today at members.the42.ie/#podcasts for less than 12 cent a day.

Highlights: Rugby Weekly Extra: Woe for ROG, Richie Mo'unga on fire, and experiences in Japan

FREE CLIP - Rugby Weekly Extra: Woe for ROG, Richie Mo'unga on fire, and experiences in Japan

Gavin Cooney is joined by Brian Keogh of irishgolfdesk.com to look ahead to this week's US PGA Championship and discuss Rory McIlroy's chances at Kiawah Island - with tips and the latest William Hill odds. Then The42's GAA heads Fintan O'Toole and Kevin O'Brien drop by to preview Sunday's meeting of Dublin and Kerry in the Allianz Football League. 18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see gamblingtherapy.org

The Punt with William Hill: Episode 8, US PGA preview & Dublin v Kerry

A free clip from our exclusive members Rugby Weekly Extra podcast (17/05)as Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the latest inter-pros and all the action in Super Rugby, as well as the upcoming Top League final in Japan. To hear the full podcast, and get lots more benefits, join The42 Membership today at http://members.the42.ie/#podcasts for less than 12 cent a day.

Highlights: Rugby Weekly Extra: A fiery affair in Limerick, James Ryan roars, & Trans-Tasman thrills

FREE CLIP - Rugby Weekly Extra: A fiery affair in Limerick, James Ryan roars, & Trans-Tasman thrills

We have reached our 75th episode, so this arbitrarily significant milestone gives us a chance to pause for breath and reflect on some of the highlights of the year so far. So, listen as Simon Kuper explains the influence of Eamon Dunphy and details what a night out with an elite footballer is really like nowadays; Stephen Jones defends himself from our listeners’ charge that he is “anti-Irish”; and ESPN’s Wright Thompson reveals why Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan have fallen out. Plus, Marcela Mora y Araujo tells an extraordinary tale of how the victims of the military junta were treated during the 1978 World Cup , and Michael Calvin reflects on the profoundly moving experience of co-writing Gareth Thomas’ autobiography. If you want to gain access to the full 75-episode back catalogue of Behind the Lines, along with a new episode every week, then subscribe for €5 a month or €42 a year at members.the42.ie

Now That's What I Call Behind The Lines, Vol 5

We have reached our 75th episode, so this arbitrarily significant milestone gives us a chance to pause for breath and reflect on some of the highlights of the year so far. So, listen as Simon Kuper explains the influence of Eamon Dunphy and details what a night out with an elite footballer is really like nowadays; Stephen Jones defends himself from our listeners’ charge that he is “anti-Irish”; and ESPN’s Wright Thompson reveals why Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan have fallen out. Plus, Marcela Mora y Araujo tells an extraordinary tale of how the victims of the military junta were treated during the 1978 World Cup , and Michael Calvin reflects on the profoundly moving experience of co-writing Gareth Thomas’ autobiography. If you want to gain access to the full 75-episode back catalogue of Behind the Lines, along with a new episode every week, then subscribe for €5 a month or €42 a year at members.the42.ie Once signed up, you can join the show’s WhatsApp group, too: Add our number 0833930229 on WhatsApp and sending us a message. Please include your email address so that we can confirm your membership.

Gavan Casey and Gavin Cooney are joined by boxing journalist Joe O'Neill to preview Katie Taylor's undisputed lightweight title defence against old rival Natasha Jonas on Saturday - with predictions and the latest William Hill odds. Then footballer writer David Sneyd gives his thoughts on why the game should be secondary when Man United face Liverpool this weekend. 18+, always gamble responsibly. For more information, see gamblingtherapy.org

The Punt with William Hill: Episode 7, Taylor's title defence & United-Liverpool

All of your favourite podcasts from the team at The42, including The42 Rugby Show, hosted by Murray Kinsella, who is joined by Ireland's top pundits for in-depth analysis of the weekend's action.

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