Beyond The 65

Can you really build a combined Munster and Leinster Hurling Team of the Decade without causing a massive argument?
John "Bubbles" O’Dwyer takes over the producer's chair in this episode of Beyond the 65’, and he’s brought a brutal challenge for Conor McDonald and host Luke Delaney. The lads are tasked with selecting their definitive Munster and Leinster provincial hurling teams from the last ten years, before facing the ultimate test: merging them into one legendary, combined XV.
With so many icons of the game on the chopping block, some massive household names are left out. Expect heated debates, tactical disagreements, and a few hurt feelings!
Plus, Bubbles and Mc take us behind the dressing room doors to recall their most intense training ground memories. Bubbles opens up about going toe-to-toe with Cathal Barrett under Liam Sheedy’s infamous regime, while Mc drops some brilliant insights into life under Davy Fitzgerald.
Do you agree with their final 15, or did they get it completely wrong? Drop your combined Team of the Decade in the comments below!
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The Provincial Finals are finally here, and the Beyond The 65 studio is heating up!
Host Luke Delaney is joined once again by Tipperary legend John "Bubbles" O’Dwyer and Wexford sharpshooter Conor McDonald to look ahead to a massive weekend of silverware battles in Munster and Leinster.
Before the ball is even thrown in, the lads have a massive task: choosing their Team of the Championship so far. Bubbles takes the reins for a stacked Munster selection, while Conor builds his ultimate Leinster 15. Then, things get chaotic as they lock horns head-to-head to merge them into one definitive, undisputed Combined Provincial XV. Who gets cut, and who is completely un-droppable?
Plus, it's time for some humble pie,the boys to look back at their pre-championship predictions from earlier this year—and let’s just say they haven't aged well.
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Wait, Bubbles is backing Kilkenny? Even after Galway’s red-hot start, the Tipp legend isn't betting against the Cats just yet.
The lads are back in the studio to pull apart a massive few weeks of provincial hurling. From Tipp’s opening round struggles to Galway looking like the real deal, Luke, Conor, and Bubbles dive into who’s actually got the legs to go all the way.
The Cats' For Leinster: Why Bubbles thinks Kilkenny will still be the kings of Leinster.
Galway's Form: Are the Tribesmen finally ready to back up the hype?
Tipp's Slow Start: The lads discuss the atmosphere in the Premier camp after a tough opening.
This or That: Luke puts the boys on the spot with some savage hurling calls.
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Beyond the 65 returns for its most heated debate yet! Luke Delaney is joined once again by Wexford’s Conor McDonald and Tipperary legend John "Bubbles" O'Dwyer to tackle the ultimate challenge: selecting the Greatest Hurling Team of the 21st Century.
From the ruthless dominance of Brian Cody’s Kilkenny to the modern-day brilliance of John Kiely’s Limerick, the lads leave no stone unturned. Watch as they weigh up legendary eras, debate tactical shifts, and eventually attempt to build a Combined XV from the two greatest dynasties the game has ever seen.
Warning: Some absolute icons of the game missed the cut. Do you agree with their selections, or have the lads lost the run of themselves?
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The lads are back for Part 2 of our 2026 All-Ireland Hurling Predictions! After a massive opening segment, we’re putting our necks on the line to pick our 2026 Provincial Champions for Munster and Leinster.
With the Munster round-robin looking more competitive than ever and Kilkenny defending their Bob O’Keeffe crown in Leinster, we analyze the tactical shifts and key form that will decide the silverware. Plus, we reveal our "Surprise Package" for 2026—the team we believe will blow the championship wide open and upset the established order.
We also dive deep into the "Big Question" facing the rising counties: Can Kildare and Laois truly bridge the gap?
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