The Pat Kenny Show A look back on the weekend of sport
Nov 10, 2025
Colin Bowie, a sports journalist and contributor from Off The Ball, dives into a thrilling weekend of sports. He shares insights on Ireland's decisive 41-10 win over Japan and critiques their line-out issues. The thrilling FAI Cup final saw Shamrock Rovers triumph over Cork City, despite a red card for Cork. In football, he discusses Liverpool's loss to Manchester City and Manchester United's draw with Spurs. The podcast also highlights Rory McIlroy's near victory at the Abu Dhabi Championship and Verstappen's dramatic F1 comeback.
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Ireland Recovered From First-Half Noise
- Ireland's rugby second-half dominance hid first-half communication problems that worried players and coaches.
- The team corrected issues after halftime and finished strongly, scoring three tries in the last 13 minutes.
Cork's Brave Final Marred By Red Card
- Cork City played impressively in the FAI Cup final but were reduced to 10 men after a straight red for Harry Nevin's tackle.
- Shamrock Rovers' Rory Gaffney scored a brace and secured Rovers' first league-cup double since 1987.
Liverpool's Attack Looked Short On Ideas
- Liverpool's 3-0 loss at Manchester City exposed offensive struggles, with only one shot on target by late in the match.
- A disallowed Van Dijk header and a missed Salah chance highlighted missed opportunities and tactical issues.