Episodes

  • Norway conspiracies, Filipino celebrations and Colombian confidence

    Norway conspiracies, Filipino celebrations and Colombian confidence
    Jul 25 2023
    The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup.

    Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are with WSL and ex-England striker, Natasha Dowie, to analyse all the day's matches and more.

    What’s going wrong with Norway after some stars were missing against Switzerland?

    We react to the Philippines’ first ever World Cup win with Ryan Fenix and ask what more New Zealand could have done.

    And we chat about the young stars that took centre stage for Colombia against Korea Republic.

    Plus, we look ahead to Ireland’s match against Canada with Ruby Malone and all of the other matches on Wednesday in our ‘Ones to Watch’ predictions game.

    RUNNING ORDER

    PART 1
    Standout team so far (0.00)

    PART 2
    Switzerland 0 - 0 Norway (3.00)
    New Zealand 0 - 1 Philippines with Ryan Fenix (12.00)
    Colombia 2 - 0 Korea Republic (20.30)

    PART 3
    Ireland v Canada preview with Ruby Malone (25.00)
    ‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (29.00)
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    33 mins
  • Germany Popp, Brazil turn up the heat and Italy leave it late

    Germany Popp, Brazil turn up the heat and Italy leave it late
    Jul 24 2023
    The Offside Rule is here to take you through the latest action from the Women's World Cup as the goals flowed on Day 5.

    Kait Borsay is joined by former Lioness Gilly Flaherty and Lynsey Hooper, to make sense of a dramatic day of action.

    Hear our thoughts on Germany's crushing 6-0 win over Morocco, including the post match thoughts of football journalist Annika Becker who was attending the game.

    We heap praise on Ary Borges after she netted a hat-trick and created another goal in Brazil's comprehensive 4-0 triumph over Panama.

    And we keep you up to date with the latest results and picks in our "Ones to Watch" series.

    RUNNING ORDER
    PART 1 Intro (0.00)
    PART 2 Germany vs Morocco with Annika Becker(3:37)
    Brazil vs Panama (15:02)
    Italy vs Argentina (20:44)
    PART 3 ‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (23:33)
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    27 mins
  • France disappointing, Bunny sees red and Sweden last minute winner

    France disappointing, Bunny sees red and Sweden last minute winner
    Jul 23 2023
    The Offside Rule is here to take you through the World Cup openers for Sweden, France, former finalists the Netherlands and more.

    Lynsey Hooper is joined by reporter Helen Hardy in Brisbane and former Lioness Tash Dowie.

    Are France not the threat we thought they were? Journalist Vincent Roussel discusses the feeling of French fans after a disappointing draw.

    Was Bunny Shaw reckless getting sent off like that?

    Did South Africa deserve more from their game against Sweden? We chat to Frida Fagerlund who talks about Sweden's performance.

    And are the Netherlands more dangerous than pre-tournament predictions could make us think?

    Finally, we pick our Ones to Watch.

    RUNNING ORDER

    PART 1
    Catch up & the atmosphere and attendance at matches (0.00)

    PART 2
    France 0-0 Jamaica with Vincent Roussel (5.45)
    Sweden 2-1 South Africa with Frida Fagerlund (16.00)
    Netherlands 1-0 Portugal (22.00)

    PART 3
    ‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (27.20)
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    31 mins
  • England edge it, USA upbeat and rust all round

    England edge it, USA upbeat and rust all round
    Jul 22 2023
    The Offside Rule is here to take you through the World Cup openers for England, defending champions USA and more.

    Kait Borsay is joined by reporter Helen Hardy in Brisbane and Jade Moore, a Manchester United midfielder with over 50 England caps.

    Should the European champions England be worried about only scoring one goal against Haiti who are ranked 53rd in the world?

    Did Denmark show they'll be a threat to England after that 1-0 win over China?

    Is Sophia Smith’s brace for USA against Vietnam just the tip of the iceberg? Courtney Stith tells us more.

    And do Japan need to be more careful with offside even with a 5-0 win over Zambia?

    Finally, we pick our Ones to Watch.

    RUNNING ORDER

    PART 1
    Catch up & the tournament experience Down Under (0.00)

    PART 2
    England 1 - 0 Haiti (5.00)
    Denmark 1 - 0 China (16.00)
    USA 3 - 0 Vietnam with Courtney Stith (19.00)
    Zambia 0 - 5 Japan (25.30)

    PART 3
    ‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (31.30)
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    35 mins
  • Lionesses' line-up, Spain reign and plenty of penalties

    Lionesses' line-up, Spain reign and plenty of penalties
    Jul 21 2023
    The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the second day of the Women’s World Cup.

    Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by Jade Moore, the Manchester United midfielder with over 50 England caps, to take you through the action.

    As England prepare to face Haiti in their opening game on Saturday - how should they line up? Ex-England manager Hope Powell and Haitian journalist Caleb Jephte Pierre share their thoughts on this match.

    How did Nigeria hold Olympic champions Canada to a draw? Journalists Mariam Kourabi and Samuel Ahmadu join us to digest that one.

    What did we make of Ballon D’Or winner Alexia Putellas in her opening match for Spain?

    And we wrap it all up with our ‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game.

    RUNNING ORDER

    PART 1
    Penalties & ‘Ones to Watch’ game scores (0.00)

    PART 2
    England v Haiti preview with Hope Powell & Caleb Jephte Pierre (2.30)

    PART 3
    Spain 3 - 0 Costa Rica (18.30)
    Nigeria 0 - 0 Canada with Mariam Kourabi and Samuel Ahmadu (25.30)
    Philippines 0 - 2 Switzerland (31.30)

    PART 4
    Ones to Watch prediction game (32.30)
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    35 mins
  • Kick off, Kerr out and Kiwi shock

    Kick off, Kerr out and Kiwi shock
    Jul 20 2023
    The Offside Rule brings you all the action as the Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand.

    Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper discuss the opening day with WSL player and ex-England international Tash Dowie. Plus Helen Hardy brings us the atmosphere from Down Under.

    How did New Zealand pull off that shock against Norway for their first ever World Cup win? Phil Rollo is with us from Auckland to tell us what that moment felt like in the stadium.

    After Sam Kerr announced she’s injured - how did Australia do trying to replace her?

    And Irish journalist Ruby Malone joins us to analyse the Republic of Ireland’s first World Cup game.

    Plus we look ahead to Friday with our new predictions game.

    RUNNING ORDER:

    PART 1
    Catch up with Helen Hardy in Sydney (0.00)

    PART 2
    New Zealand 1 - 0 Norway with Phil Rollo (5.00)
    Australia 1 - 0 Republic of Ireland with Ruby Malone (18.00)

    PART 3
    Ones to Watch prediction game (28.00)
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    32 mins
  • Women's World Cup Preview

    Women's World Cup Preview
    Jul 13 2023
    The Offside Rule returns to look ahead to the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

    Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined to preview the tournament by former WSL star and England international, Natasha Dowie.

    With selection dilemmas to sort through, how will the Lionesses fair and who will push them closest in the group stage?

    How far can the Republic of Ireland go in their debut at the tournament?

    With insights from all the top nations including Canada, France, Brazil and more... this is your essential Women's World Cup preview.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Guess who's back ...

    Guess who's back ...
    Jul 12 2023
    We couldn't miss the big one right?

    We've joined forces with Sky Sports to bring you daily episodes throughout the World Cup. Expect the usual views, analysis, experts and special guests throughout the tournament as we give you the lowdown on every game, every day of the competition from start to finish.

    So make sure you don't miss an episode by following or subscribing to The Offside Rule World Cup Daily - with Sky Sports.
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    1 min