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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Six Nations debrief, Munster and Leinster eye semi-finals from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.236051
Neil Treacy, Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes look back on Ireland's TikTok Women's Six Nations campaign. We also look ahead to this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals, with Munster ho...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Eimear and Ailish Considine from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.194734
Ireland international Eimear Considine and Adelaide Crows star Aislish Considine join Michael Glennon for a special podcast to discuss semi-pro contracts, rugby ball size and AFLW victory
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster's pain, O'Gara's joy and the Irish coaching carousel from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.187729
Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes to look back on Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. We preview this weekend's URC quarter-finals, and we also di...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: URC semi-finals, and Munster's long summer from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.184550
Neil Treacy, Fiona Hayes and Eddie O'Sullivan break down the week's big rugby talking points. Will Leinster and Ulster set up an all-Irish URC final? Has Jordan Larmour rediscovered his magic? Is J...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: How can Ireland level All Blacks series? from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.175839
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman as well as Michael Corcoran, who joins us live from Dunedin, as we look ahead to Ireland's second Test match against the All Blacks. We react to the team an...
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Must-win Interpro in Galway, and speeding up the game from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.162624
Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland are on hand to join Neil Treacy for episode 4 of the new RTÉ Rugby podcast season. We look ahead to this Friday's big Interpro between Connacht and Munster in Galw...
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Ferris, Coghlan and Jared Wright on Ireland v SA from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.151504
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Stephen Ferris and Fiona Coghlan, as well as South African rugby content creator Jared Wright, to look ahead to the first of this month's Test...
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Ireland's depth, Fiji changes and Munster at the Páirc from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.147490
Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman join Neil Treacy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on Ireland's 19-16 win against South Africa. We also look ahead to Munster's eagerly anticipated clash w...
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Big coaching changes and the Champions Cup returns from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.137292
Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin join Neil Treacy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, to recap the big coaching changes at England and Wales, with Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac both sacked. We also look...
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Andrew Porter interview, Sexton injury and URC recap from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.080925
Neil Treacy is joined by Ireland and Leinster prop, and Tackle Your Feelings ambassador Andrew Porter from 36:30). We also look ahead to the upcoming Women's Interprovincial Series with Munster ass...
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Six Nations preview with Jackman and Keatley from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.067912
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley to break down all of the major talking points ahead of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, and look ahead to the opening round of games, where Ir...
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Ireland's fast start, France's wake-up call and Scotland backing it up from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.063594
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin to look back on Round 1 of the Guinness Six Nations, as well as previewing this weekend's games, the pick of which sees Ireland host France ...
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Italian lessons, early Scotland preview and RG's return from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.053633
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney on this week's pod, as we recap Ireland's Six Nations win against Italy, and take an early look ahead at next week's trip to Scotland. We a...
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Rory Lawson on Scotland v Ireland, plus big URC week for the provinces from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.050224
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on this week's pod by former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson (from 14:50) to look ahead to this Sunday's Six Nations meeting between the Scots and Ireland...
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Leinster's dominance, Murphy retirement and Ireland's wooden spoon battle from 2023-12-12T18:07:31.037653
Neil Treacy is joined by Fiona Coghlan and Bernard Jackman to look back on the main talking points of the week in rugby, as we recap the last 16 of the Champions Cup, and Round 2 of the Women's Six...
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Women's 6N fallout, plus Champions Cup and URC from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.973478
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Eddie O'Sullivan to discuss the fallout from Ireland's disastrous Women's Six Nations campaign and departure of head coach Greg McWilliams. We also look...
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RWC countdown begins as Ireland get ready for warm-up games from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.953522
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to Ireland's opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Italy this Saturday. We also cast an e...
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Who stood out v Italy? South Africa make surprising RWC calls from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.949199
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, to look back on Ireland's 33-17 win against Italy on Saturday. We also look at some of the interesting se...
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Head over heart? Previewing Ireland's Rugby World Cup chances from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.895853
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland international centres Darren Cave and James Downey on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast. We take a general look ahead at the RWC 2023, and whether or not Irela...
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Ireland to lay down a RWC mark, opening week predictions from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.893002
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by former Munster out-half and Cork Constitution coach Jonny Holland. The pair look ahead to the opening round of games at the RWC, with a f...
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Rory Lawson and James Downey look ahead to Ireland v Scotland showdown from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.865950
Neil Treacy is joined by former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson and James Downey as the build-up to the defining Pool B clash between Ireland and Scotland begins to ramp up.
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Breaking down Ireland v Scotland at the RWC from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.862921
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by former Ireland internationals Bernard Jackman and Dan Leavy to look ahead at this Saturday's meeting of Ireland and Scotland at Stade de ...
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URC focus | Who has stood out as World Cup stars return? from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.847827
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's podcast. The panel look over last week's Interpro win for Connacht against Ulster, and look ahead at Munster's trip to Belfa...
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Frustrating Connacht, Leinster's rematch and Champions Cup preview from 2023-12-12T18:07:30.840056
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy and JP Cooney on this week's podcast. The panel look back on Leinster's dramatic win against Connacht, and we do a full preview of the four provinces as they b...
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Interpros heating up, Big Joe McCarthy, and Munster's next captain from 2023-11-29T14:13
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and former Connacht prop JP Cooney to discuss the big talking points of the week in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Leinster's revenge mission on Munster, Connacht's Shark attack from 2023-11-22T12:07
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to Leinster v Munster at the Aviva Stadium. We also check in on Connacht and Ulster after the pai...
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Ulster's bounce-back, Conway retirement and Nienaber's Leinster arrival from 2023-11-15T12:24
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland to look back on this week's URC action. We examine how Ulster beat Munster in Belfast after perfecting the basics, as the province bounced back from their def...
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How the Springboks went back to back, and what next for Ireland? from 2023-10-31T11:26
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap the Rugby World Cup final, as South Africa edge past New Zealand in a thriller in Paris. We also discuss what improvements Irelan...
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Boks go 7:1 | Where will the RWC final be won and lost? from 2023-10-26T09:30
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and former New Zealand hooker James Parsons to look ahead at the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa. We break down the key battle ar...
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South Africa and New Zealand set up blockbuster RWC final from 2023-10-24T12:07
Neil Treacy is joined by BJ Botha and Mike McCarthy to look back on last weekend's RWC semi-finals, as South Africa and New Zealand booked their place in this Saturday's decider.
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Will we see an upset in the RWC semi-finals? from 2023-10-19T11:06
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan to look ahead at this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We examine what England have to do to cause an upset against...
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Ireland's RWC debrief, and the reaction to rugby's greatest weekend from 2023-10-17T12:52
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and BJ Botha to look back on Ireland's RWC elimination at the hands of New Zealand. Plus, we also speak to journalist Illtud Dafydd about the reaction to Fran...
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Jackman and Parsons preview Ireland v New Zealand from 2023-10-12T11:08
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and former New Zealand and Auckland Blues hooker James Parsons to look ahead to this weekend's World Cup quarter-final between Irel...
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Ireland's dominant defence, and trying to figure out New Zealand from 2023-10-10T12:15
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by Jonny Holland and Mick Kearney to look back in Ireland's 36-14 win against Scotland in Paris. The panel examine the role Ireland's domina...
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Australian rugby's mess, impressive Wales and eyes on Scotland from 2023-09-28T09:52
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by Christy Doran of The Roar to discuss the fallout from Australia's disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign. Neil and Bernard also look at how Wales have tur...
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How Ireland edged past South Africa in a Stade de France epic from 2023-09-26T12:37
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by Jonny Holland and Mike McCarthy to look back on how Ireland edged past South Africa in an epic RWC Pool B game in Paris.
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Farrell sticks to his guns, and how Ireland can attack the Boks from 2023-09-21T16:09
Neil Treacy is by Lyon coach and former Scotland attack coach AB Zondagh, as well as Bernard Jackman ahead of Ireland's RWC meeting with South Africa. The panel analyse Ireland's team selection, as...
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Where will Ireland v South Africa be won and lost? from 2023-09-19T12:56
Neil Treacy is joined by BJ Botha and Mick Kearney on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast, for a full preview of Ireland's crucial Pool B meeting with defending champions South Africa in Paris on Satur...
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Ireland go strong v Tonga, plus South Africa's Marx blow from 2023-09-14T16:47
Neil Treacy is joined on the Rugby World Cup podcast by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris to look ahead to Ireland's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting with Tonga on Saturday. The panel also react to...
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Ireland up and running, but Boks and France come out hot at RWC from 2023-09-12T11:59
Neil Treacy is joined by James Downey and former South Africa World Cup-winner BJ Botha to look back on the opening week's games at the Rugby World Cup in France, as Ireland start their campaign wi...
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Irish squad reaction, Boks' big bench and Fiji's famous win from 2023-08-30T11:59
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney to pick apart the big calls in Ireland's RWC squad, and their narrow win against Samoa. We also discuss the fallout of South Africa's win a...
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Picking our Irish RWC squad, lineout issues and English bans from 2023-08-23T12:00
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Fiona Coghlan and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel react to Ireland's 29-10 win against England, and also make their predictions f...
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Andrew Conway: 'I didn't listen to my body enough' from 2023-08-17T16:11
Andrew Conway joins Neil Treacy on a bonus episode of the RTÉ Rugby podcast. The Munster and Ireland wing discusses his recovery from a long-term knee injury which has kept him sidelined since Marc...
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Farrell's lucky escape, Ireland v England preview and France's injury trouble from 2023-08-16T12:37
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Coghlan as the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup. We discuss the shock decision to overturn Owen Farrell's red c...
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Tadhg Furlong: RWC prep, injury frustration and 'secret sauce' of success from 2023-07-25T10:15
Neil Treacy is joined by Ireland prop and Tackle Your Feelings Schools ambassador Tadhg Furlong to discuss the latest from the Irish camp ahead of the Rugby World Cup later this year.
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Henderson: Ireland's 'progressive' training camp, new IRFU contract from 2023-07-13T10:43
Ireland and Ulster second row Iain Henderson speaks to the RTÉ Rugby podcast's Neil Treacy, as Ireland continue their Rugby World Cup preparations. Henderson speaks about his new IRFU contract and ...
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Munster end wait for trophy as attention turns to World Cup from 2023-05-31T10:38
Neil Treacy is joined by former Munster out-half Jonny Holland to look back on Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final, where Munster beat the Stormers 19-14 in Cape Town. And we also ...
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Leinster's regrets and Munster's opportunity from 2023-05-24T13:00
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes to look back on Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. And we also (from 28:50) preview this weekend's BKT United Ru...
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Munster keep on rolling, Leinster prepare for La Rochelle rematch from 2023-05-17T11:32
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and James Downey on this week's pod. We break down a major win for Munster, as they claimed a dramatic 16-15 victory over Leinster to reach the final of the...
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Gibson-Park interview&URC semi-finals preview from 2023-05-10T12:02
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Eddie O'Sullivan to look ahead to this week's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-finals. Neil is also joined by Leinster and Ireland scrum-half Jamison ...
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URC quarters set, Leinster's euro showdown and 6 Nations finale from 2023-04-26T11:52
Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley recap the major talking points of the week in rugby. The panel look back on the final round of regular season games in the URC, preview this Saturday's ...
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RTÉ Rugby: Keenan and Cullen on Toulouse test from 2023-04-24T18:51
Leinster full-back Hugo Keenan and head coach Leo Cullen talk to Michael Glennon ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final clash with Toulouse
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Monaghan and Djougang on Six Nations so far from 2023-04-19T20:22
Ireland forwards Sam Monaghan and Linda Djougang join Michael Glennon on an RTÉ Rugby Podcast special ahead of the Six Nations clash with England. The players discuss down-time, setting realistic t...
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URC final round, plus Nienaber and Fardy appointments from 2023-04-19T12:27
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley to look back on a great weekend for the Irish provinces in the BKT United Rugby Championship. And the panel also discuss the big coaching ap...
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Springboks head coach Nienaber to join Leinster from 2023-04-15T13:36
RTÉ Sport's Michael Corcoran speaks to Leinster head coach Leo Cullen about the appointment of South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber to his staff for next season.
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Is cash key to Leinster's success? Plus URC previews from 2023-04-12T12:17
Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Eddie O'Sullivan recap the big stories in the week of rugby. We look into the debate around Leinster's dominance, and whether it's built on their financial position...
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Women's 6N fallout, Champions Cup returns, and Connacht's big finish from 2023-03-29T18:33
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Eddie O'Sullivan to look over the big rugby news of the week.
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Women's Six Nations preview with Fiona Coghlan from 2023-03-23T12:21
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan to look ahead to the upcoming TikTok Women's Six Nations.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Grand Slam reaction, and Steward red card rescinded from 2023-03-22T11:28
Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley join Neil Treacy to look back on how Ireland sealed the Six Nations Grand Slam, with a 29-16 win against England at the Aviva Stadium.
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More Welsh drama, Italy v Ireland and Connacht's Wilkins appointment from 2023-02-22T11:00
Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley break down the major talking points of the week in rugby, heading into Round 3 of the Six Nations. We also discuss Connacht's confirmation that Pete Wil...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland reach new heights against France from 2023-02-15T13:07
The RTÉ Rugby panel review Ireland's 32-19 Six Nations win over France.
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Leinster given a test, Carbery's response and Connacht's Aki dilemma from 2023-01-25T12:09
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, to break down the big talking points in the week of rugby.
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Heaslip and Tyrrell react to Ireland's Six Nations squad from 2023-01-19T14:46
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Jamie Heaslip and Hannah Tyrrell for reaction to the announcement of the Irish squad for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship.
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Eddie Jones is back, red card chaos, and Six Nations squad preview from 2023-01-18T11:40
Neil Treacy is joined by Sean Cronin and Bernard Jackman to look through this week's big talking points in rugby. We discuss Eddie Jones' swift return to coaching, the continued frustration around ...
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Ulster's downward spiral and the importance of confidence from 2023-01-11T12:24
Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley join Neil Treacy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look back on week 12 in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Munster's missed chance and Connacht's attacking issues from 2022-12-28T11:18
In the final RTÉ Rugby podcast of 2022, Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman look back on the recent Interpros that saw Leinster beat Munster and Ulster hold off Connacht. And we also preview the New Ye...
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Eoghan Masterson - Leaving Connacht, a Christmas break, and life in ProD2 from 2022-12-21T13:35
Former Connacht flanker Eoghan Masterson speaks to Neil Treacy about his exit from the province and life in the French ProD2, having moved to Aurillac last summer.
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Mixed start for the provinces and Munster's Ryan blunder from 2022-12-14T12:19
Neil Treacy is joined by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to look back on a mixed start to the Champions Cup for the Irish provinces. We also discuss John Ryan's move to the Chiefs in Super Rugby ...
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Leinster v Ulster, Munster progress, Connacht's blunt attack from 2022-11-30T12:45
Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Ian Keatley to look ahead to this week's top of the table meeting of Leinster and Ulster in the URC. We also look back on last week's big Interpro as M...
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What we learned from Ireland's Autumn Nations Series from 2022-11-23T12:29
In this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney to look back on Ireland's Autumn Nations Series win against Australia. The panel pick their biggest indiv...
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The lowdown on Australia with Christy Doran and Bernard Jackman from 2022-11-16T11:30
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by Australian rugby writer Christy Doran to find out how the Wallabies are shaping up ahead of this weekend's meeting with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
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Interpros continue, but eyes turn towards Springboks from 2022-10-26T11:31
Fiona Hayes and Mick Kearney join Neil Treacy to run through the main talking points of the week in rugby. In particular, we focus on the big game of the weekend in the URC, as Munster host Ulster ...
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Irish squad reaction, and can Munster upset Leinster? from 2022-10-20T14:29
In our sixth episode of the RTÉ Rugby podcast season, Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley join Neil Treacy to give their take on the 37-man Ireland squad named by Andy Farrell for the upcoming November...
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Pressure mounts on Munster, Ulster make statement signings from 2022-10-12T12:39
Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap the top stories of the week in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Lancaster's legacy, Ulster v Leinster, and the future of the jackal from 2022-09-29T13:45
In episode 3 of the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Mick Kearney and Fiona Hayes, to discuss the major talking points of the week. We look ahead at this week's games i...
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Mixed opening URC weekend, plus the Bledisloe fallout from 2022-09-21T12:23
In episode 2 of the new RTÉ Rugby podcast season, Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley join Neil Treacy to discuss the opening round of games in the BKT United Rugby Championship, after what was a mixed...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Emerging Ireland doubts, and the URC returns from 2022-09-14T11:50
In episode 1 of the new RTÉ Rugby podcast season, Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes as we run the microscope over all four Irish provinces for the new campaign. We also scrut...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Series glory for Ireland in New Zealand from 2022-07-19T14:53
In the final podcast of the season, Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Sean Cronin and James Downey to look back on Ireland's memorable Test series win against New Zealand.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Previewing Ireland's series decider with New Zealand from 2022-07-13T08:18
Neil Treacy is joined by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Michael Corcoran as we look ahead to Ireland's Test series decider against New Zealand this Saturday in Wellington.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland team named for All Blacks Test from 2022-06-30T08:03
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Michael Corcoran, as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names his team for Saturday's first Test with New Zealand at Eden Park.
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RTE Rugby podcast: Ferris and Wall on All Blacks v Ireland from 2022-06-23T17:55
New Zealand rugby writer Jamie Wall chats to Neil Treacy, while former Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris talks to Michael Glennon about Ireland's upcoming three-Test series against the All Blacks.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: New Zealand tour preview, inspirational Nick McCarthy from 2022-06-22T12:53
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we preview Ireland's upcoming tour of New Zealand, which begins on 29 June against the Maori All Blacks. And we speak a...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland NZ squad reaction, URC semi-final debrief from 2022-06-15T12:46
Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes to give their take on the 40-man squad named by Andy Farrell for Ireland's summer tour of New Zealand. We also recap a disappointing weeken...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: The Champions Cup final preview show from 2022-05-25T11:12
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan as we preview this Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle. The panel look at the key battles in this Sat...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Super Leinster and must-win Munster from 2022-05-18T12:38
The panel review Leinster's excellent performance against Toulouse and look ahead to the URC clashes between Leinster and Munster and Ulster and Sharks.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Munster's penalty pain and Leinster's drive for five from 2022-05-11T11:29
Hugh Cahill is joined by Donal Lenihan and Fiona Hayes to look back on last weekend's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals, and preview Leinster's semi-final versus Toulouse. We also break down th...
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RTE Rugby podcast special: Jack O'Donoghue interview from 2022-04-28T16:00
Munster back row Jack O'Donoghue joins a special edition of the podcast to discuss his form, the new coaching ticket at the club and the threat of Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Women's team contracts and URC playoffs heat up from 2022-04-27T12:55
Neil Treacy, Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes look ahead to the final round of the TikTok Women's Six Nations between Ireland and Scotland. We also look ahead to the penultimate round of games in t...
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Ireland welcome confident Wales from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.378680
Hugh Cahill hosts the show as we review Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations game with Scotland. Eddie O'Sullivan is with us to look ahead to the upcoming match and we get the view from Simon Tho...
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Coronavirus hits Six Nations again from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.371557
Stephen Ferris joins the panel to discuss Leinster's form in the Pro14, what team Ireland should send to Paris if the game goes ahead, and Jacob Stockdale's struggles. Ireland Women's coach Adam Gr...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Remembering two Leinster-Munster classics from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.365802
Daire O'Brien and Wes Liddy reunite over Skype and welcome Bernard Jackman to remember two defining games in Irish rugby history - the Munster v Leinster Heineken Cup semi-finals from 2006 and 2009.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Felipe Contepomi from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.360392
This week Daire O'Brien is joined by Leinster legend and backs coach Felipe Contepomi, with Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy on hand to offer their expert advice on the latest as rugby continues to gr...
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Rugby without fans and Leinster v Munster from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.357216
Bernard Jackman joins the panel to discuss rugby's return without fans and the prospects for Leinster, Munster and Ulster in the Guinness Pro14, plus good news for Connacht in an expanded Heineken ...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster v Ulster preview from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.354459
Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman discuss the problems at Munster following more semi-final heartbreak and the panel look ahead to Leinster v Ulster.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Six Nations delay from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.346407
The panel discuss a possible delay to next season's Six Nations, with unions desperate to welcome back the fans, and the state of play in relation to Covid-19.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Six Nations Bleus for Ireland from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.337478
The panel pour over Ireland's Six Nations defeat in Paris and ask what damage has been done to Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell's relationship.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Result and performance required from Ireland from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.316250
Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill to preview Ireland's closing Autumn Nations Cup clash with Scotland at the Aviva. The panel also discuss Argentina Rugby's decision to ...
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Champions Cup, Team of Decade and Concussion from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.313572
Hugh Cahill is joined on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast by Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy to discuss the Heineken Champions Cup, World Rugby Team of the Decade and the issue of concussion.
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Irish 10s battleground, Lions uncertainty and weekend preview from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.307767
Hugh Cahill is joined on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to discuss Connacht's win over Leinster, Johnny Sexton's future, the Irish 10s situation, what lies in...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Wales the focus for Ireland from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.283948
The panel preview Ireland's opening Six Nations match against Wales.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Par for Italian course from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.275052
The panel review Ireland’s win over Italy, look at how Wales ended up Triple Crown winners and ask if France are lucky to have escaped sanction after breaking protocols.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Munster out, Leinster go through from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.264734
A review Munster's defeat in Europe and discuss Leinster's bye to the quarter-finals and a look ahead to Wales v Ireland in the Women's Six Nations.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Leinster depth not enough without imported quality from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.256304
Following Leinster's semi-final defeat to La Rochelle, Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman, Wes Liddy and Donal Lenihan to look at reasons for the leading Irish province's repeated shortcoming...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Gatland can't beat the 'Boks playing like the 'Boks from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.243136
Ahead of the final test in Cape Town, Hugh Cahill asks Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman what the British and Irish Lions need to do to beat South Africa. Stop trying to play like the Springboks, ...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Connacht bullish after URC round 2 from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.235491
The panel review round 2 of the United Rugby Championship where Connacht were the best of the Irish.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast Special: David Wallace interview from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.221756
Former Ireland international David Wallace joins Michael Glennon to discuss the Autumn Nations Series, his back row picks, and why it's so special to play against the All Blacks.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Questions over Ireland bench from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.218099
The panel discuss the Ireland team to play against Japan on Saturday.
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Ireland's Rónan Kelleher is the special guest on the RTÉ Rugby podcast this week. Former Munster out-half Jonny Holland discusses logistical issues around the province's South African adventure
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Champions Cup preview, format flaws and Munster's great challenge from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.209838
Hugh Cahill is joined as always by Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy as we look ahead to the new Heineken Champions Cup season, and a big weekend for all four provinces.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Maturing Connacht and should Munster cut their losses? from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.203040
Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes for the first RTÉ Rugby podcast of the new year. We look back on last weekend's fiery Interpro between Connacht and Munster, and debate whe...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Wales in Ireland's Six Nations sights from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.193701
The panel preview Ireland v Wales in the opening game of the Six Nations, and we hear from Andy Farrell as he names his team.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: What did we learn from Italy win? Do England lack cutting edge? from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.186662
Hugh Cahill is joined by Johnny Holland, Fiona Hayes and Neil Treacy to recap Ireland's 57-6 win against Italy in the Guinness Six Nations. We also look at some potential changes Ireland could make...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Connacht's Leinster task from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.176454
Dave Heffernan and Paul Boyle join for a special episode ahead of Connacht's Heineken Champions Cup first-leg clash with Leinster.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Italy a 'must win', tribute to Leavy and Champions Cup preview from 2022-04-20T18:52:23.173577
Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes join Neil Treacy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on Ireland's Women's Six Nations defeat to France, pay tribute to the retiring Dan Leavy, and pre...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Champions Cup drama, Ed Sheeran, and Ireland's English challenge from 2022-04-20T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by Fiona Hayes, Donal Lenihan and Neil Treacy to look back on the Heineken Champions Cup last 16 second legs. We also discuss the big Interpro at Kingspan Stadium this week be...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Irish win and Euro ties down to wire from 2022-04-13T12:00
Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes join Michael Glennon to discuss Ireland's much-needed win over Italy in the Women's Six Nations and the Champions Cup round of 16
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Stephen Ferris joins the panel of Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to review Ireland's less than convincing win over Russia, while Michael Corcoran gives us the view from Japan on where...
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Ireland aim to bounce back against Russia from 2022-03-30T12:51:44.662461
Daire O’Brien welcome RTÉ Rugby’s Wes Liddy and former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan as Ireland look to respond to the shock defeat to Japan
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Ireland outpowered and black card debate from 2022-03-30T12:00
A review Ireland's defeat to Wales in the Women's Six Nations. The panel discuss the current sanctions for high tackles.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's Six Nations lessons, Captain Fryday, Toner to retire from 2022-03-23T12:00
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Hayes on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, looking back on Ireland's Triple Crown-winning campaign in the Six Nations We also preview the start of th...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Irish discipline, front row depth and making the game safer from 2022-03-16T12:00
Neil Treacy is joined by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England. There is also a discussion on whether or not players and coaches are i...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Twickenham preview with Fiona Hayes and Tom May from 2022-03-10T12:00
Neil Treacy is joined by former England international Tom May, and former Ireland international Fiona Hayes as we preview Ireland's Guinness Six Nations trip to face England this Saturday. We also ...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Michael Bradley on Italy's Six Nations future from 2022-02-23T12:00
Neil Treacy is joined by former Zebre Parma head coach Michael Bradley, as well as regular guests Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to discuss the future of the Six Nations and Italy's role in it, ...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: France fire too hot to handle for Ireland from 2022-02-16T12:00
The panel review Ireland's narrow defeat to France in the second round of the Six Nations. Hooker Dan Sheehan speaks to Michael Glennon about his experience of Paris, the game and THAT tackle.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: France v Ireland with Mike Prendergast and Donal Lenihan from 2022-02-10T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by Racing 92 assistant coach Mike Prendergast as well as Donal Lenihan to look ahead at Ireland's Round 2 Six Nations fixture away to France in Paris. The big talking point fr...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Leinster face toughest task against Saracens from 2022-02-02T12:31:28.837477
Eddie O'Sullivan joins Daire O'Brien and Michael Glennon to preview Leinster v Saracens and the panel discuss the fortunes of the Champions Cup holders and Munster since the semi-final of 2009. Ale...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Champions Cup recap and the Welsh view with Simon Thomas from 2022-01-27T12:00
Neil Treacy is joined by Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy as we recap the final round of Heineken Champions Cup pool stages, and analyse what's to come for the Irish sides in the knockout stage. We also...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast Extra: Craig Casey from 2022-01-25T12:00
Neil Treacy is joined by Munster and Ireland scrumhalf Craig Casey as they begin preparations for the 2021 Six Nations. Craig Casey helped launch Lucozade Sport’s new fully recyclable bottle, featu...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast Special: The Andrew Conway interview from 2022-01-20T12:00
Munster and Ireland winger Andrew Conway talks about the upcoming Six Nations championship, coaching upheaval at the province.
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RTÉ Rugby pod: 'Exciting' Irish squad and Champions Cup anticlimax from 2022-01-20T12:00
High Cahill is joined by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to pick through the 37-man Ireland squad named by Andy Farrell yesterday. We also recap the anticlimactic finale of the Heineke...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Champions Cup rumbles on from 2022-01-12T12:00
The panel look at the state of affairs in Munster and Leinster ahead of round three of the Champions Cup.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Christmas Covid chaos from 2021-12-22T12:00
The panel discuss the latest rugby news, while Jared Payne looks ahead to Ulster v Connacht. The attitudes of the French and English sides to Europe is up for discussion.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Wallace on sizzling Champions Cup weekend from 2021-12-18T09:48:16.764216
Paul Wallace joins the panel to discuss his time at Saracens and the upcoming Champions Cup meeting with Munster. Marius Joubert gives a South African perspective on a possible Rugby World Cup quar...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ian Keatley ready for a new chapter from 2021-12-18T09:48:16.760784
On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Daire O'Brien is joined by Ian Keatley to discuss his brief furlough at London Irish, his new Italian job and the ups and downs of life at Munster.
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Despite all four provinces winning in the Champions Cup, the news of Munster coach Johann van Graan's departure and the stand-off between the IRFU and the women's team has dominated the headlines. ...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: France chance for Ireland to reset from 2021-12-06T11:56:13.817902
Former Munster scrum-half Mike Prendergast, now coaching at Stade Francais, joins Daire O’Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon from Paris. Simon Thomas of Wales Online has the latest update on Oper...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Larkham limbo and Munster in South Africa from 2021-11-24T12:00
Among the topics up for discussion are Stephen Larkham's departure from Munster, Jack Carty's new Connacht contract and how will Ulster fare without Iain Henderson for the next few games.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's All Blacks win, changes for Argentina, Griffin retires from 2021-11-17T12:00
Neil Treacy, Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman recap Ireland's sensational 29-20 win against New Zealand, and look ahead to the final Test of 2021 against Argentina on Sunday. We also discuss the s...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland v NZ preview, and the crisis in women's rugby from 2021-11-11T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman as we break down the key battlegrounds ahead of Ireland v New Zealand this Saturday. The panel also look through what has been another wee...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Connacht 'on the cusp', Munster uncertainty and Andy Farrell's juggling act from 2021-10-27T12:00
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Fiona Hayes and Wes Liddy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap round 5 of the URC, and look ahead to Ireland's Autumn Nations Series. The panel di...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland aim for Scottish bounce-back from 2021-10-27T03:16:04.745767
Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman, Alison Donnelly from Scryum Queens, BBC Alba's Hugh Dan MacLennan join Daire O’Brien to review Ireland’s Six Nations defeat to England, check in on th...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: 'The safe thing to do would be to criticse me' - Michael Bent looks back on the highs and lows of his career from 2021-10-26T12:00
Neil Treacy speaks to former Leinster and Ireland prop Michael Bent about his nine seasons at the province. The New Zealand-born tighthead discusses how he was often unfairly singled out for his pe...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Controversial ref calls and Ireland squad from 2021-10-20T12:00
The panel review round 4 of the United Rugby Championship and Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for November.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Snyman's back luck and 10 options from 2021-10-13T12:00
The panel review the latest United Rugby Championship games. Munster lock RG Snyman's unfortunate injury is discussed, while Neil Treacy chats to Jack Carty about the Connacht out-half's Ireland ho...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: The growing Irish influence at Premiership hopefuls Ealing from 2021-10-11T12:00
Neil Treacy speaks to Cian Kelleher and David Johnston about the growing Irish influence at Premiership hopefuls Ealing Trailfinders, and the cutthroat nature of the professional game in Ireland.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast - Pro12 Round 22 and All Ireland League Final in Preview from 2021-10-06T13:55:10.032765
Damien O'Meara and Wes Liddy are joined by former Ireland and Munster prop Marcus Horan to chat about the final weekend of the regular Guinness Pro12 season and the meeting of Clontarf and Cork Con...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: The Lions Mixed Start In New Zealand from 2021-10-06T13:55:10.030142
Michael Corcoran presents from Christchurch as the British and Irish Lions reflect on the opening two games of their tour. Warren Gatland, Ken Owens and CJ Stander reflect on their loss to the Bl...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Fallout from World Cup failure from 2021-09-29T12:00
The panel discuss the fallout from the Ireland women's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster reflects on their win over the Bulls.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: United Rugby Championship begins from 2021-09-23T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by former Ireland international Bernard Jackman and South African journalist Jarred Wright to preview the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship.
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Lions aim for more test joy and latest 'Rassie rant' from 2021-07-29T12:00
Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan join Hugh Cahill on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss the Lions' build-up to the second test against South Africa as they look to win again as well as discussing Sp...
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RTE Rugby Podcast: O'Gara is US bound, Pro 12/Champions Cup preview from 2021-07-23T06:58:57.994142
Michael Corcoran and Wes Liddy are joined by David Corkery to look at Leinster and Munster's European prospects, the run in for the Pro12 and why Joe Schmidt is serving Irish rugby best by bringing...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Gatland gambles with first Test selection from 2021-07-22T12:00
Hugh Cahill, Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman are back and raring to preview the first Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions. Donal fills us in on his journey to Cape Town, whi...
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Irish breakthrough prospects and Champions Cup final review from 2021-05-26T12:00
Donal Lenihan and Jonny Holland join Hugh Cahill on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to review the Heineken Champions Cup final between winners Toulouse and Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. And the podcast also pi...
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Connacht's road rampage, officials and apologies from 2021-05-19T12:00
The panel review the weekend's Rainbow Cup action including Connacht's fine win in Munster and the officials' performances over recent weeks.
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RTÉRugby Podcast: Furlong going to market at wrong time&Gatland besotted with physicality from 2021-05-12T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by Wes Liddy, Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to discuss the Six Nations staying on free-to-air television. They also take a look at Warren Gatland's Lions squad and discu...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: The fallout from moving weekend from 2021-05-04T05:26:15.847523
Damien O’Meara is joined by Donal Lenihan to look back on Round 3 of the RBS Six Nations, Ireland’s win over France, Italy’s tactics against England and the wounded animal that awaits in Cardiff w...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Mike Ruddock discusses Ireland v Wales, regional / club rugby and more. from 2021-05-04T05:26:15.846779
Hugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by former Wales Grand Slam winning coach Mike Ruddock to preview week four of the Six Nations. They also discuss the upcoming departure of Vern Cotter from Scot...
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Leinster v ROG's La Rochelle, Lions issues linger and Women's Six Nations from 2021-04-28T12:00
Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to preview Leinster's battle against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle, ROG's rise, the Lions and Premiership's agree...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Women's structures and Rainbow rules from 2021-04-21T12:00
Ireland's big defeat to France in the Women's Six Nations paves the way for a discussion on the structures at grass roots level and the new Rainbow Cup rules are explored.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast | Zebo's Munster return and Ireland face France from 2021-04-15T12:00
On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Fiona Hayes, Grace Davitt and Jonny Holland join Raf Diallo to preview Ireland's Women's Six Nations game against France; Simon Zebo's return to Munster; Leinster'...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Munster falling off pace from 2021-03-31T12:00
Where do Munster go from here following another dispiriting defeat to their rivals Leinster and a preview the Champions Cup.
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England hammered, Pro14 finale from 2021-03-25T12:00
The panel review Ireland's Six Nations win over England, discuss the Lions latest and preview Leinster v Munster in the Pro14 final.
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RTE Rugby podcast: Six Nations preview from 2021-03-25T02:08:33.345810
Isaac Boss joins Hugh Cahill and Wes Liddy to preview the 6 Nations on the eve of the competition getting underway
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: England back in Dublin from 2021-03-18T12:00
The panel preview Ireland's final Six Nations game, against England in Dublin.
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Respecting Scotland and the scourge of pick and jam from 2021-03-10T12:00
The Six Nations returns and Hugh Cahill is joined as always by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to look ahead to the Murrayfield showdown with an enigmatic Scotland. There is also a dis...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast | The meaning of 'Heads Up Rugby' and thought process of Johnny Sexton from 2021-02-24T12:00
As Andy Farrell declines to make any personnel changes in squad ahead of Italy game, Hugh Cahill, Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy ask what is the style of play Ireland are looking to a...
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Ireland's tactical flaws laid bare from 2021-02-16T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to discuss Ireland's loss to France and the tactical flaws in the current game plan that have become i...
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The Breakdown - Jovember from 2021-02-14T03:31:27.746970
This week Michael Corcoran is joined by 2016 Rugby Writers Player of the Year CJ Stander, Connacht Coach Pat Lam; Michael also talks to Womens' World Cup 2017 Tournament Director Garrett Tubridy an...
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The Breakdown -The Lions Keepers from 2021-02-14T03:31:27.746282
This week we hear from outgoing Connacht Coach Pat Lam; Michael Corcoran is joined by Lions coach Warren Gatland and Lions Defensive coach Andy Farrell; Michael also talks to Leinster's Sean O'Brie...
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Ireland's tactical concerns ahead of French visit from 2021-02-10T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast by Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy to discuss the fallout from Ireland's Six Nations defeat to Wales, the challenge ahead of the France g...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Operating under stress from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former Ireland scrum-half Stephen McIvor, now a sports psychologist, joins the panel to discuss the mental aspects of the game, while Ali Donnelly gives her take on the Women's Six Nations campaign.
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RTE Rugby Podcast; O'Mahony leads The Lions as Carter & O'Gara run the rule on the 2017 Tour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Corcoran presents from Rotorua where the Lions are preparing to face the Maoris in the unofficial Fourth Test. He hears from Warren Gatland, Peter O'Mahony, HEad of Lions DIgital Paul Whela...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Six Nations fallout, Lions captaincy, Europe on the provincial horizon & RWC2023 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hugh Cahill and Michael Corcoran are joined by Damien Varley to looking back on the main Irish talking points from the Six Nations, who could be in Warren Gatland's Lions squad, the return of Eur...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Grand Slams on offer on the final Six Nations weekend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hugh Cahill is joined in studio by Leinster and Ireland lock Mike McCarthy ahead of the final round of the RBS Six Nations while we hear from CJ Stander and, ahead of their Grand Slam decider, Irel...
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The Breakdown - Chicago awaits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week Michael Corcoran is in Chicago ahead of the Ireland v New Zealand international at Soldier Field. There are interviews with Joe Schmidt and New Zealand vice-captain Ben Smith, and Michael...
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The Breakdown - The Future Is Schmidt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Corcoran talks to IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora about Joe Schmidt's contract extension, while Shane Byrne shares his love of New Zealand.
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The Breakdown - Stand Up And Fight! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Corcoran speaks to Leinster scrumhalf Luke McGrath about this tragic week for Irish rugby and preparing for a trip to Montpellier. We listen back to Wednesday's heartbreaking Munster press-...
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The Breakdown - An Ode To Axel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"The Breakdown team of Michael Corcoran and Andrew O'Connor pay tribute to former Munster head-coach and player, Anthony Foley, the man who led Munster to their first Heineken Cup success in 2006."
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The Breakdown - European Adventure Begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Corcoran is joined by former Leinster and Ireland back row, Aidan McCullen and Paris-based journalist Gavin Mortimer to preview the first round of matches in the Champions Cup, which sees a...
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The Breakdown - Kick-Off from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Corcoran is joined by EPCR Chairman Simon Halliday, Martin Anayi managing director of Pro 12 Rugby at the official Champions Cup launch ahead of a big derby weekend in the Guinness Pro ...
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The Rugby Show : 14 March from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bernard Jackman joins Damien O'Meara and Wes Liddy to look back at Ireland's big win over Italy
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The Rugby Show - 29 Feb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former Ireland international Geordan Murphy rues the combination of factors working against winless Ireland in this year’s RBS 6 Nations.
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The Rugby Show: 15 February from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman joins Damien O'Meara to discuss Ireland's loss to France in Paris.
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The Rugby Show: 8 February - Hard fought stalemate for Ireland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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The Rugby Show - 2 November - Rugby World Cup review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Donal Lenihan joins Damien O'Meara and Wesley Liddy to review the Rugby World Cup
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Questions over Six Nations squad from 2021-01-27T12:00
The panel pour over the Ireland squad for the upcoming Six Nations
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland trial derby from 2021-01-20T12:00
The panel preview Munster v Leinster and discuss the club situation in Ireland
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Paul O'Connell answers Farrell's call, Champions Cup and CVC plans from 2021-01-13T12:00
Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill on RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss Paul O'Connell joining the Ireland coaching staff, the Champions Cup post-postponement, CVC plans for t...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Turning point for Munster in France from 2020-12-23T12:00
The panel review round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
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Champions Cup 'disgrace' and RWC draw from 2020-12-16T12:00
The panel discuss Ireland's draw for the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and get Ireland head coach Andy Farrell's reaction.
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Lessons from Ireland's latest Twickenham defeat from 2020-11-25T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to talk through the factors behind Ireland's latest defeat to England, while they also pay tribute to ...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's Twickenham Test from 2020-11-18T12:00
Can Ireland offer something different to test England when the sides meet in Twickenham on Saturday? The panel discuss the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup game.
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Wales first up for Ireland in ANC from 2020-11-11T12:00
The panel preview Ireland's opening Autumn Nations Cup clash with Wales at the Aviva
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Six Nations title on line from 2020-10-28T12:00
As Ireland prepare to meet France in the final Six Nations game of the season, the panel preview the game.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland v Italy preview from 2020-10-21T12:00
As the Six Nations restarts, the panel discuss the team named to face Italy and preview the match.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Prendergast on Racing from 2020-10-14T12:00
Racing 92 attack coach Mike Prendergast previews their Champions Cup final against Exeter. The panel discuss the Bledisloe Cup, Irish exiles in New Zealand, a possible Ireland team to play Italy.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: The case for driving women's rugby forwards in Ireland from 2020-09-29T12:00
On a special episode of the podcast, host Jacqui Hurley is joined by Cliodhna Moloney, Fiona Steed, and Su Carty. The panel discuss the strides made by women's rugby home and abroad, the challenges...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: What Irish rugby can learn from Leinster and Ulster's exits from 2020-09-22T12:00
Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman join Hugh Cahill and Wes Liddy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast to discuss the Irish provinces' Champions Cup exits and lessons that can be drawn from vulnerabilities to t...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Leinster dominance, Saracens and Pro14 future from 2020-09-16T12:00
Hugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined on the RTÉ Rugby Podcast by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to review Leinster's Guinness Pro14 final win over Ulster, discuss the future of the competition i...
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Irish Rugby Legend - Tommy Bowe joined John Murray on "Sunday Sport" on RTE Radio One to look at the current situation facing PRO14 and European Clubs and his thoughts on a return to action. Tommy ...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: 2000 Six Nations victory over Scotland that ushered in new era from 2020-04-14T12:00
Host Daire O'Brien is joined by Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy of RTÉ Rugby to reflect on the journey taken by Irish rugby in the last three decades, looking specifically at the 2000 victory over Scot...
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Six Nations adjourned from 2020-03-12T12:00
Eddie O'Sullivan joins the panel to discuss the latest Six Nations news and address Eddie Jones' comments about Manu Tuilagi, while Lindsay Peat talks about how the cancellations affect the Women's...
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Twickenham aftermath and COVID-19 chaos from 2020-02-27T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by RTÉ Rugby editor Wes Liddy and Eddie O'Sullivan to survey the aftermath of Ireland's resounding defeat in Twickenham. Ian Keatley talks to us from Italy after the coronavir...
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Ireland's trip to Twickenham from 2020-02-20T12:00
Hugh Cahill presents as the panel of Lynne Cantwell, Donald McRae, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon look ahead to Ireland's trip to Twickenham to face England.
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CVC vs Unions and rising star Judy Bobbett from 2020-02-13T12:00
Gary Moran presents the The RTÉ Rugby Podcast as Raf Diallo and Declan Whooley join him to discuss the latest news including South African Six Nations rumours. The Guardian's Paul Rees shares an i...
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2020 Six Nations preview from 2020-01-30T12:00
Hugh Cahill hosts as we preview the Six Nations including Ireland's opening game with Scotland. Jonny Holland is with us as well as the view from Tom English on the Scots. Wes Liddy and Raf Diallo ...
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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: England set for World Cup glory? from 2019-10-31T12:00
Daire O'Brien is joined by Wes Liddy, Donal Lenihan and Stephen Ferris to preview the 2019 World Cup final between England and South Africa.
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All Black and blue Ireland go home from 2019-10-20T12:00
Keith Earls and Niall Scannell on defeat to New Zealand, plus Daire O'Brien, Brent Pope and Michael Glennon review the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
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Ireland's uphill task and Isaac Boss back home in NZ from 2019-10-17T12:00
Daire O'Brien previews Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand with Eddie O'Sullivan and Mikey Stafford, while Michael Corcoran joins from Tokyo with the latest from the Ireland...
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All Blacks on the horizon for Ireland from 2019-10-13T12:00
Daire O'Brien talks to Jonny Holland and Fiona Coughlan after Ireland's win over Samoa and learning that New Zealand will be the quarter-final opponent. Reaction to the historic Japan victory over ...
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Ireland brace for storm Samoa from 2019-10-10T12:00
Conor Murray joins the podcast to discuss the view from the Ireland camp ahead of their crucial clash with Samoa. Donal Lenihan joins presenterDaire O'Brien from Japan, as the panel of Bernard Jack...
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Fallout from Japan loss continues from 2019-09-29T12:00
Daire O'Brien talks to RTÉ Sport's Paul O'Flynn who gives a sense of the reaction in Japan to Ireland's shock loss to the hosts, and we also hear from Johnny Sexton. RTÉ.ie's Conor Neville also run...
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Preview of Japan game with Stephen Ferris from 2019-09-26T12:00
Daire O'Brien welcomes Stephen Ferris, RTÉ commentator Hugh Cahill in Japan and Wes Liddy of RTÉ Rugby to preview the game and discuss all the events at the Rugby World Cup.
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Jordi Murphy on Ireland's win over Scotland | RTÉ Rugby Podcast from 2019-09-23T12:00
Jordi Murphy joins the podcast to review Ireland's opening game in the World Cup, while Donal Lenihan and Eddie O'Sullivan are on the panel to discuss the Scotland game.
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World Cup preview with Bernard Jackman from 2019-09-19T12:00
Daire O'Brien is joined by Bernard Jackman, RTÉ Rugby's Wes Liddy and Paul O'Flynn in Japan to preview the Rugby World Cup ahead of the start of the competition on Friday.
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Ireland's back row blues from 2019-05-29T12:00
Stephen Ferris on Ireland's back row blues ahead of the World Cup. In an extended interview Jacob Stockdale talks about taking a break and which team he'll be shouting for in the UEFA Champions Lea...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Munster conundrum and Leinster battle Warriors from 2019-05-22T12:00
Eddie O'Sullivan, Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy, Mikey Stafford and Hugh Dan MacLennan preview Leinster v Glasgow in the Pro14 final. The on-going issues at Munster are discussed, while Declan Whooley r...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Beaten Leinster try to overcome Munster again from 2019-05-15T12:00
On this week's episode of the RTÉ Rugby podcast, RTÉ Rugby analyst James Downey, Against the Head editor Wes Liddy and presenter Gary Moran look back on the Champions Cup final and ahead to the Pro...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Vunipola should have been banned from 2019-04-24T12:00
Eddie O'Sullivan and Lindsay Peat join host Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to discuss the Billy Vunipola controversy, which seems set to run and run. The panel review Leinster and Mun...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster and Munster on the cusp of Champions Cup final from 2019-04-17T12:00
Eddie O’Sullivan joins Hugh Cahill, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to preview Munster v Saracens and Leinster v Toulouse. Rugby United New York founder James Kennedy talks about the Major League Rug...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland 7s up on World stage from 2019-04-10T12:00
Ireland 7s captain Billy Dardis and former Ireland centre James Downey join Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to discuss the 7s' success in Hong Kong, the role of the agent in rugby tran...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Miller time for Champions Cup quarter-finals from 2019-03-28T12:00
Eric Miller joins Gary Moran, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to look ahead to the weekend’s Champions Cup action. UL Bohemian manager Michelle Ring talks about the Limerick team’s season.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland and Wales on Cardiff collision course from 2019-03-12T12:00
Stephen Ferris on Ireland's chances in Wales. BBC's Gareth Charles joins the panel of Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to discuss the match, while Alison Donnelly of Scrum Queens talks ...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland need to rediscover confidence from 2019-02-27T12:00
Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman joins the panel to discuss Ireland's stuttering Six Nations campaign. Peter Stringer drops in after his run on Dancing with the Stars. Alison Donnelly about al...
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Bradley on Italy under O’Shea from 2019-02-20T12:00
Zebre head coach Michael Bradley on Italy's progress, former Glasgow hooker Gerwyn Price on life after rugby as a darts player, Alison Donnelly on the Women's Six Nations and interviews with Bundee...
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The RTÉ Rugby Podcast from 2019-02-14T12:00
Emmet Byrne joins Daire O'Brien to discuss the mathematical model of chaos theory and the Six Nations. Fiona Coglan on playing with the Baa-baas, and Garry Ringrose discusses re-setting goals in th...
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The Six Nations Preview Show from 2019-01-30T12:00
Daire O'Brien is joined by Stephen Ferris, Alison Donnelly of Scrum Queens, and RTÉ Sport's Wes Liddy, Declan Whooley, Micil Glennon and Elaine Buckley to preview the impending Six Nations.
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RTÉ RUGBY PODCAST - Lions ready for Second Test from 2017-06-29T12:00
On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast Michael Corcoran brings all the latest news from Wellington as the British & Irish Lions prepare to meet New Zealand in the second test.
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RTE Rugby Podcast – Cards are dealt for opening Lions’ Test from 2017-06-22T12:00
Michael Corcoran presents from Auckland as both Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen name their squads for the opening Test. We hear from The Lions coach in addition to his captain Peter O’Mahony and pr...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: PRO12 Final Preview, Lions in Ireland, IRFU IQ Rugby Scheme Launched from 2017-05-24T12:00
Michael Corcoran & Wes Liddy are joined by Eddie O’Sullivan to discuss the Guinness PRO12 Final, the upcoming Lions Tour & the IRFU’s IQ Rugby scheme aimed at developing Irish qualified talent abro...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast - PRO12 semi final previews from 2017-05-18T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by Luke Fitzgerald, James Downey and Sean Holley to preview the PRO12 finals, and we discuss the decision not to give Italian clubs a guaranteed place in future Champions Cups.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: The Pro12 becomes the focus as the European dream ends from 2017-04-27T12:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by Michael Swift & Donal Lenihan as Leinster and Munster drop out of Europe. Rassie Erasmus & Jonathan Sexton provide reaction from the provinces. Ulster’s playoff hopes come ...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast – Champions Cup Semi Final Preview from 2017-04-20T12:00
Michael Corcoran and Wes Liddy are joined by Donal Lenihan to preview Munster’s European Champions Cup semi final with Saracens and Leinster’s encounter with Clermont. The lads also hear from Munst...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast - Lions Squad Naming Special from 2017-04-19T12:00
Damien O’Meara chats to the Irish captain Rory Best on the day that he makes up part of Warren Gatland’s 41 man British and Irish Lions squad bound for New Zealand. We hear from the head coach who ...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Champions Cup quarter final preview edition from 2017-03-30T12:00
Hugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by James Downey, the former Irish international centre who played with four of this weekend's Champions Cup quarter-finalists during his career (Munster, Leinst...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Six Nations round 3 preview from 2017-02-23T13:00
Hugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by Eddie O’Sullivan and James Coughlan. Garry Ringrose discusses his ongoing rise through the Irish ranks while Director Of Women’s Rugby Anthony Eddy assesses...
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Where we stand after two rounds from 2017-02-16T13:00
Hugh Cahill and Michael Corcoran are joined by former Ireland and Munster hooker Damien Varley and also Irish under 20s coach Nigel Carolan
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Six Nations: Ireland look to bounce back from 2017-02-11T13:00
Hugh Cahill is joined by former Irish Intentional back row forward David Corkery, Wes Liddy and Sky Italia rugby presenter Moreno Molla
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The Breakdown - State of the Irish Rugby Nation from 2016-12-23T13:00
This week Michael Corcoran speaks to IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora about the ups and downs of another tumultuous year in the world of Irish rugby; and the hopes and focus for 2017. This ...
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The Breakdown - Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas from 2016-12-22T13:00
This week Michael Corcoran looks back with former Leinster + Ireland back-row Aidan McCullen to Round 4 of the Champions Cup and they also discuss the crucial Christmas derbies in the Guinness Pro...
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The Breakdown - Round 4's Reverse Fixtures from 2016-12-15T13:00
This week Michael Corcoran speaks to former Leinster + Ireland back-row Aidan McCullen about the difficulties posed by the reverse fixtures of Rounds 3 + 4, and we hear from Leo Cullen, Neil Do...
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The Breakdown - Series Finale from 2016-11-24T13:00
This week Michael Corcoran is joined by former Ireland and Leinster hooker Shane Byrne and Jamie Pandaram of Australia's Daily Telgraph; Michael also talks to Ireland coach Joe Schmidt and we hear ...
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The Breakdown - New Zealand Take 2 from 2016-11-18T13:00
Michael Corcoran and the Breakdown team look ahead to Ireland's clash with New Zealand, includes interviews with Brian O'Driscoll, Joe Schmidt Ben Smith and Reggie Corrigan
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The Breakdown - Chicago, Belfast, Dublin from 2016-11-11T13:00
This week Michael Corcoran chats to New Zealand broadcaster Tony Johnson; World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper about the international playing calendar and player-eligibility; England World Cup winner Magg...
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