The Yalla Sports Podcast

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Yalla Sports is the only regional online hub for community sports that ignites the passion for people celebrating sport at every level – from grassroots to seasoned veterans – delivering unprecedented coverage that unites athletes, clubs and schools.

  1. 12/17/2025

    Inside Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 Powered by ADNOC Hosts the Next Wave of Sport

    What happens when sport starts on a console… and finishes on the pitch?https://yallasports.ae/news/esports/abu-dhabi-to-host-games-of-the-future-this-december/In this Yalla Sports interview, event organiser Niccolò Nicotra breaks down Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 Powered by ADNOC — a new “phygital” competition format that blends digital gameplay + physical sport, with the final result decided by the combined score.We cover what “phygital” actually means, why Abu Dhabi was chosen as host city, what fans can expect inside ADNEC, and how this format could shape where sport goes next — from phygital football and basketball to tech-heavy disciplines like drone racing and robot battles.Key details mentioned in the interview• Event dates: 18–23 December 2025• 11 disciplines at the Abu Dhabi edition• 50+ countries represented, 1,000+ athletes + 200 referees• Around 80% of ADNEC dedicated to the event• Organiser goals: athlete experience, unity/cultural exchange, and a memorable fan experience🎟️ Tickets / event info: https://abudhabi2025.gofuture.games/en/

    25 min

  2. 02/26/2025

    Conor Kennedy, UAE & Dubai Exiles Rugby Player on What it takes to play National level UAE Rugby

    In this week's Podcast, I interview UAE Rugby Full-Back, Conor Kennedy. Conor was born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UAE since he was 3 years of age. He's been fulfilling a life long dream of playing for the UAE national rugby team in both 7s and 15s format. He's a Gulf Men's League Cup winner in the 2021 Dubai Sevens for the Dubai Exiles as well as a UAE Premiership winner in 2023 with the club.And now… an Arab Rugby Sevens winner having just returned from winning the Arab Rugby Sevens tournament in Egypt with the national squad, he talks about what it takes to get to the level required to play for the UAE National side and what led him on his successful journey to what could potentially be legendary status, this summer!Leave your comments below!Show us some love, Like and Subscribe.Visit YallaSports.me for more on sport in the region.Follow us on Instagram @yallasports.meFollow the rugby on Instagram @yallarugby

    41 min

  3. 02/18/2025

    Is The West Asia Premiership Getting Better Or Worse?

    In this episode, Alex Johnson and Grant Goes discuss whether the West Asia Premiership (West Asia Super Rugby) is getting better or worse. Share your thoughts with us as we look at the stats from the past 3 seasons.

    57 min
  4. Heroes of Hope with Hollie Murphy

    02/11/2025

    Heroes of Hope with Hollie Murphy

    I welcome Hollie Murphy, Founder and CEO of special needs academy - Heroes of Hope on to the first of our 2025 season of the Yalla Sports Podcast.

    35 min
  5. Andy Cole, a local legend of Arabian Gulf Rugby, takes us on a historical journey

    10/10/2023

    Andy Cole, a local legend of Arabian Gulf Rugby, takes us on a historical journey

    Andy Cole, President of the Abu Dhabi Harlequins Rugby Club discusses the history of Arabian Gulf Rugby (AGR) before it was disbanded to become what is today's UAE Rugby Federation (UAERF) Get in touch email: hello@yallasports.ae Instagram: @yallasports_ae Thanks for listening. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Yalla Rugby

    37 min
  6. Episode 1 - Matt Born discusses the role of the RCC in UAE rugby as well as a special new league being launched for 2023/24

    09/27/2023

    Episode 1 - Matt Born discusses the role of the RCC in UAE rugby as well as a special new league being launched for 2023/24

    In this first episode of the new UAE rugby season, I interview Matt Born who is part of the Rugby Club Consortium or the RCC, which manages all aspects of domestic rugby in the UAE. Matt discusses the role of the RCC in UAE rugby as well as a special new league that is to be launched this year, so stick around to find out more. Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com Instagram: @yallarugby Thanks for listening. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Yalla Rugby

    56 min
  7. Episode 014 - Paul Hart - Legend of the Jebel Ali Dragons rugby club, talks about what he'd change within UAE Rugby and why he's a "one man club".

    05/04/2023

    Episode 014 - Paul Hart - Legend of the Jebel Ali Dragons rugby club, talks about what he'd change within UAE Rugby and why he's a "one man club".

    Yalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue. Ep. 14: #YallaRugby with special guest, Paul Hart from the Jebel Ali Dragons rugby club in Dubai. 'Harty' talks us through how he found himself being thrust into the Dragons starting lineup over 13 years ago, when he first moved to the UAE from the UK, as well as discussing the changes over the years within the sport here in the Middle East. Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com Instagram: @yallarugby - @rugbysmacks Thanks for listening. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Yalla Rugby

    50 min
  8. Episode 013 - Chanley Williams - Fly half for Dubai Tigers rugby club talks about South African rugby and what brought him to Dubai

    04/26/2023

    Episode 013 - Chanley Williams - Fly half for Dubai Tigers rugby club talks about South African rugby and what brought him to Dubai

    Yalla Rugby is the Podcast for Rugby Union in the UAE hosted by Alex Johnson & Neville O’Donoghue. Ep. 13: #YallaRugby with special guest, Fly Half for the Dubai Tigers rugby club, Chanley Williams. Chanley talks us through his academy days back in South Africa and signing for the Blue Bulls, before disaster struck which finally led him to start a new life in Dubai. Get in touch email: alex.johnson@yallarugby.com Instagram: @yallarugby - @rugbysmacks Thanks for listening. ⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Yalla Rugby

    28 min
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Yalla Sports is the only regional online hub for community sports that ignites the passion for people celebrating sport at every level – from grassroots to seasoned veterans – delivering unprecedented coverage that unites athletes, clubs and schools.

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  • Creator
    Alex Johnson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alex Johnson
  • Show Website
    The Yalla Sports Podcast