Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by cricketing great Mark Ramprakash, hurdles hero Colin Jackson, para-triathlon ace Lauren Steadman and gymnastics stars Louis Smith and Claudia Fragapane for a Strictly Come Dancing themed edition of The Friday Sports Panel.All five panellists have excelled as contestants on Strictly and they discuss some of the uniqu ...…

Scotland and Manchester City star Jen Beattie, six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Jamie Murray and one of the greatest Olympians of all-time Sir Chris Hoy join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

With Andy Farrell set to succeed Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach after the 2019 World Cup, Matt Dawson is joined by Alex Goode and Will Fraser to debate whether Farrell would have been the ideal candidate to succeed England’s Eddie Jones in 2021. Also up for discussion, the possibility of the English Premiership scrapping relegation, some int ...…

Two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora, Britain's most successful winter Olympian Lizzy Yarnold and England cricket star Keaton Jennings join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Ireland rugby great Jamie Heaslip, England and Middlesex bowler Steve Finn and England’s commonwealth gold medal-winning netball coach Tracey Neville join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss some of the sporting issues of the week.

After their win over the All Blacks, are Ireland favourites for next year’s World Cup? That’s just one of the questions put to Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson and Paul O'Connell as they look ahead to final round of autumn internationals. We also wind the clock back 15 years to reflect on England's historic last-gasp World Cup victory over Australia b ...…

Phil Tufnell & Michael Vaughan look back on the second Test between Sri Lanka & England.

Triple short-track speed skating world champion Elise Christie, former England spinner Zafar Ansari and the man who produced that remarkable sprint finish to win the modern pentathlon world title, Jamie Cooke join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson and Shane Horgan try to work out why England turned down points in their defeat by the All Blacks on Saturday. We discuss ‘the game of the autumns’ as Ireland prepare to take on New Zealand in a 1v2 clash this weekend and Rory Lawson drops in to discuss two big decisions for Scotland’s Stuart Hogg and Gary Graham.…

British Swimming great Rebecca Adlington, Britain's most successful Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock and Olympic hockey gold medallist Helen Richardson-Walsh join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

How do England beat the All Blacks? That’s just one of the questions put to World Cup winners Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson as they look ahead to England against New Zealand. You’ll hear from Eddie Jones on the recall of Chris Ashton, plus Brad Shields on facing the country of his birth.We also preview Wales’ Test against Australia by heading in ...…

In a 5 live Sport Special originally recorded in 2014, Mike Ingham looks back at the World War One Christmas Truce and the reality behind the stories of British and German soldiers playing football in no man’s land on Christmas Day. Mike also focuses on the footballers who fought on the front line.

Matt Dawson heads up a team of rugby stars including Sam Warburton as we preview the start of the autumn internationals. We discuss what represents success for England and Eddie Jones, the new faces for Wales and Scotland and whether Ireland against New Zealand is the biggest game this November.

England netball captain Ama Agbeze, multiple long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford, track cycling star Elinor Barker and four-time Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Olympic skeleton gold medallist Amy Williams, Newly crowned para table tennis world champion Ross Wilson and the man who lead Fiji to their first ever Olympic gold medal, rugby coach Ben Ryan join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Rugby World Cup winner Rachael Burford, double European champion sprinter Martyn Rooney and British swimming star Siobhan-Marie O'Connor join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Darren Campbell sits down with Dina Asher-Smith to reflect on her incredible summer where she won three gold medals at the European Championships. Asher-Smith also discusses the injury that nearly ruled her out of the games, dealing with fame and why London 2012 was so inspirational.

If Saturday’s Super League Final between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves wasn’t big enough, the game will also be the farewell for Wigan head coach Shaun Wane, bringing to an end a 30-year association with his hometown club. Mark Chapman is joined by the man himself to preview the game, and discuss why he’s taking on the challenge of high ...…

The art of spinning, love/hate relationships with team-mates, and sandpaper gate are all up for discussion as Michael Vaughan sits down with cricket's 'King of Spin' Shane Warne to discuss his life and career.

Tuffers is away so England’s record-breaking fast bowler James Anderson is in off the substitutes’ bench to join Michael Vaughan and Mark Chapman. Jimmy talks in depth about his career, what he still hopes to achieve and his plans for when it’s time to call it a day. The guys also preview England’s tour of Sri Lanka and discuss the art of ambid ...…

British boxing star Anthony Crolla, Great Britain's Wheelchair basketball captain - and world silver medallist - Sophie Carrigill and former Chelsea, Middlesborough, Fulham and Leicester goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

One of England's greatest ever footballers Kelly Smith, British boxing royalty Carl Froch and a key part of that GB Olympic gold medal winning hockey team Sam Quek join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

After Jimmy Anderson became the world’s highest wicket-taking fast bowler, another chance to hear a programme from 2013 where he talks about the art and craft of fast bowling. If you want to know how Anderson does what he does – this podcast is for you.

After an incredible, emotional day at The Oval, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell discuss what next for both Cook and for England, whether Keaton Jennings deserves to go to Sri Lanka, what marks they’d give Ed Smith out of 10, and who the best batsman in the world currently is. Plus Luke Wright joins to look ahead to T20 Finals Day.…

Reaction to Serena Williams controversial US Open Final defeat from her coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Chris Evert, Marion Bartoli and the former Head of Men’s Umpires Richard Ings. Naomi Osaka also gives her reaction to becoming the first Japanese player to win a grand slam.

This is an inspirational meeting of two racing drivers who face adversity head on as Billy Monger travels to Rome to meet his inspiration and Italian legend Alex Zanardi. Both men have lost their legs in horrific racing crashes and in this their first meeting they talk about what it takes to come back to the world of speed.A truly personal meet ...…

Mentor Graham Gooch and former coach Andy Flower join Tuffers and Vaughan to discuss the retiring Alastair Cook's record breaking England career.

World Cup winning England cricketer Tammy Beaumont, former British number one tennis player and now GB Fed Cup captain Anne Keothavong and the coach who led England’s netballers to Commonwealth glory Tracey Neville join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

As the Premiership returns, Matt Dawson is joined by Pat Lam, who reveals his "vision" for new boys Bristol Bears.

European 100 metres champion Zharnel Hughes, Olympic cycling gold medallist Callum Skinner and triple European gold medal winning swimmer Alice Tai join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Four-time European champion swimmer Georgia Davies, 10-time FA Cup winner Katie Chapman and former world champion and world record holder in the hurdles Colin Jackson join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Carl Frampton is ready to achieve a lifelong dream and fight in front of a huge home crowd at Windsor Park. He’ll do so with childhood friend Paddy Barnes also on the card. Mike Costello and Steve Bunce look ahead to Saturday night’s action which also sees Tyson Fury back in the action, to be watched ringside by Deontay Wilder ahead of a potent ...…

Is Danny Cipriani’s international career over after pleading guilty to common assault and resisting arrest? Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson have their say, and you’ll hear from Cipriani’s former Director of Rugby at Sale, Steve Diamond.

England spin bowler turned Test Match Special summariser Phil Tufnell, Great Britain's most decorated female Olympian and chair of UK Sport Dame Katherine Grainger and legendary England and West Ham midfielder Sir Trevor Brooking join Eleanor Oldroyd at Lords to discuss the sporting issues of the week.…

Rio 2016 hockey champion Christa Cullen, Olympic bronze medal winning Javelin thrower Goldie Sayers and World Cup winning cricketer turned Test Match Special commentator Ebony Rainford-Brent join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Elly is joined by Alfie Hewett fresh off the back of a third successive Wimbledon triumph, two double Olympic champions in swimmer Rebecca Adlington and cyclist Jo Rowsell-Shand as well as golf star Eddie Pepperell who finished tied sixth and The Open at Carnoustie.

Leinster head coach Stuart Lancaster, Olympic hockey champion Helen Richardson-Walsh and England Women’s football great Sue Smith join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

What was behind England’s dramatic improvement at Headingley, has Dom Bess shown he belongs at Test level, who should Sam Curran try and emulate, and who would make the greatest County Championship Overseas Player XI? Marcus Trescothick fills in for Tuffers, who has booked the day off to watch Love Island.…

Australian goalkeeping great Mark Schwarzer, Olympic and world champion cyclist Elinor Barker, and Cricket World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

What's the secret of Aidan O'Brien's success? Ahead of Saturday's Epsom Derby, Mark Chapman, alongside BBC Horse Racing Correspondent Cornelius Lysaght and the racing writer for the Sunday Times, Donn McClean, finds out more about one of flat racing’s greatest trainers. They discuss how the Irish trainer went from total unknown to a dominant fo ...…

Rugby League legend Kevin Sinfield, Liverpool Ladies captain Gemma Bonner and England and Middlesex bowler Toby Roland-Jones discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Jos Buttler joins Tuffers and Vaughan to talk his surprise return to the Test fold and the England team’s new emphasis on fitness. What threat will Pakistan pose in the upcoming series and are the ICC right to potentially scrap the traditional pre-match coin toss?

Olympic gold medal winning Rower Moe Sbihi, Rugby union World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi and snooker triple crown winner Shaun Murphy join Jennie Gow to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Jacqui Oatley, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce are looking ahead to a big domestic showdown in one of the hottest divisions in boxing. They also discuss Nicola Adams latest step to a world title and they speak to the new British heavyweight champion Hughie Fury.And, has Eddie Hearn just done the biggest broadcasting deal in boxing history?Here yo ...…

Jacqui Oatley is joined by three former goalkeepers, Mark Schwarzer, Rachel Brown-Finnis, and David Preece, to discuss England's options in goal at this summer's World Cup in Russia. They ask who is the better all-round keeper, discuss whether there is any way back for Joe Hart and analyse the finer details of being a number one.…

Double Olympic champion rower Helen Glover, multiple 400 metres medallist Martyn Rooney and the winner of 129 football caps for England Rachel Yankey join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Matt Dawson, Sonja McLaughlan, Paul Grayson and Shane Horgan debate England’s latest squad under Eddie Jones, which includes Danny Cipriani and Brad Shields. Plus there’s a preview of the Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92.

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by England World Cup winner Isa Guha, the ECB’s head of strategy Vikram Banerjee and BBC Asian Network's Ankur Desai to discuss the news all future coaching jobs for national teams will have to interview at least one black, Asian or minority ethnic candidate.

Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan discuss Ed Smith’s new role as national selector, impressive performers in the early weeks of the County season, the new 100-ball competition, and why Justin Langer will be a success in charge of Australia.

Commonwealth gold medal winning England netball head coach Tracey Neville, former England batsman James Taylor and Paralympic powerlifting star Ali Jawad join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.