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Frustrating Connacht, Leinster's rematch and Champions Cup preview
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 begin their Champions Cup campaigns.
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Nov 29, 2023
Interpros heating up, Big Joe McCarthy, and Munster's next captain
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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Nov 22, 2023
Leinster's revenge mission on Munster, Connacht's Shark attack
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 pair recorded important wins against South African opposition.
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Nov 15, 2023
Ulster's bounce-back, Conway retirement and Nienaber's Leinster arrival
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 defeat to Connacht. And we look ahead to Munster v Stormers, Sharks v Connacht and Leinster's upcoming arrival of senior coach Jacques Nienaber.
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Nov 8, 2023
URC focus | Who has stood out as World Cup stars return?
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 Belfast. And we discuss which young players have stood out ahead of the return of the international contingent.
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Oct 31, 2023
How the Springboks went back to back, and what next for Ireland?
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 Ireland have to make, as they begin the next World Cup cycle.
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Oct 26, 2023
Boks go 7:1 | Where will the RWC final be won and lost?
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 areas, and also look at the risks involved in South Africa's 7:1 bench split.
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Oct 24, 2023
South Africa and New Zealand set up blockbuster RWC final
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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Oct 19, 2023
Will we see an upset in the RWC semi-finals?
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 South Africa, and whether Michael Cheika can inspire a shock for Argentina against New Zealand.
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Oct 17, 2023
Ireland's RWC debrief, and the reaction to rugby's greatest weekend
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 France's loss to South Africa.
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Oct 12, 2023
Jackman and Parsons preview Ireland v New Zealand
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 Ireland and the All Blacks.
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Oct 10, 2023
Ireland's dominant defence, and trying to figure out New Zealand
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 dominant defence played in the victory, and we start looking ahead to Saturday's quarter-final against New Zealand.
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Oct 4, 2023
Breaking down Ireland v Scotland at the RWC
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 France.
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Oct 3, 2023
Rory Lawson and James Downey look ahead to Ireland v Scotland showdown
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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Sep 28, 2023
Australian rugby's mess, impressive Wales and eyes on Scotland
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 turned their fortunes around to reach the quarter-finals, and we turn our attentions towards Ireland's meeting with Scotland.
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Sep 26, 2023
How Ireland edged past South Africa in a Stade de France epic
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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Sep 21, 2023
Farrell sticks to his guns, and how Ireland can attack the Boks
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 well as examining how they can break down the Springboks defence.
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Sep 19, 2023
Where will Ireland v South Africa be won and lost?
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 Saturday.
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Sep 14, 2023
Ireland go strong v Tonga, plus South Africa's Marx blow
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 the rest of the major news from week one of the RWC.
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Sep 12, 2023
Ireland up and running, but Boks and France come out hot at RWC
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 with an 82-8 win against Romania.
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Sep 7, 2023
Ireland to lay down a RWC mark, opening week predictions
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 focus on Ireland v Romania.
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Sep 5, 2023
Head over heart? Previewing Ireland's Rugby World Cup chances
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 Ireland can break their quarter-final glass ceiling. And the panel also preview this weekend's opening round of matches.
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Aug 30, 2023
Irish squad reaction, Boks' big bench and Fiji's famous win
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 against New Zealand, and England's defeat to Fiji.
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Aug 23, 2023
Picking our Irish RWC squad, lineout issues and English bans
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 for how Andy Farrell's final 33-man squad for the RWC will look.
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Aug 17, 2023
Andrew Conway: 'I didn't listen to my body enough'
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 March 2022.
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Aug 16, 2023
Farrell's lucky escape, Ireland v England preview and France's injury trouble
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 card and look ahead to this weekend's warm-up game between Ireland and England.
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Aug 9, 2023
Who stood out v Italy? South Africa make surprising RWC calls
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 selections made by South Africa and England, after they named their 33-man squads for the World Cup.
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Aug 2, 2023
RWC countdown begins as Ireland get ready for warm-up games
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 eye over the Rugby Championship which concluded last weekend, with New Zealand hitting top form just in time for the RWC.
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Jul 25, 2023
Tadhg Furlong: RWC prep, injury frustration and 'secret sauce' of success
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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Jul 13, 2023
Henderson: Ireland's 'progressive' training camp, new IRFU contract
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 dismisses the transfer speculation around him, and how Ireland are faring in their World Cup camp.
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May 31, 2023
Munster end wait for trophy as attention turns to World Cup
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 analyse the 42-man training squad selected by Ireland coach Andy Farrell for his pre-World Cup training camp, which starts on 19 June.
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May 24, 2023
Leinster's regrets and Munster's opportunity
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 Rugby Championship Grand Final, with Munster taking on the Stormers in Cape Town.
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May 17, 2023
Munster keep on rolling, Leinster prepare for La Rochelle rematch
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 URC, and we look at the pressure facing Leinster in this week's Heineken Champions Cup final with La Rochelle.
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May 10, 2023
Gibson-Park interview & URC semi-finals preview
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 Gibson-Park (45:00) to chat about a busy few weeks ahead for the province.
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May 3, 2023
Women's 6N fallout, plus Champions Cup and URC
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 back at the Champions Cup semi-finals, and preview this week's URC quarters.
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Apr 26, 2023
URC quarters set, Leinster's euro showdown and 6 Nations finale
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 Heineken Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Toulouse, while also discussing the final round of the Women's Six Nations.
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Apr 24, 2023
RTÉ Rugby: Keenan and Cullen on Toulouse test
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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Apr 19, 2023
Monaghan and Djougang on Six Nations so far
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 targets and who is the best craic in the Irish set-up.
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Apr 19, 2023
URC final round, plus Nienaber and Fardy appointments
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 appointments of Jacques Nienaber and Scott Fardy at Leinster and Connacht respectively.
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Apr 15, 2023
Springboks head coach Nienaber to join Leinster
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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Apr 12, 2023
Is cash key to Leinster's success? Plus URC previews
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, while also looking ahead to this week's games in the URC and Women's Six Nations.
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Apr 5, 2023
Leinster's dominance, Murphy retirement and Ireland's wooden spoon battle
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 Nations.
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Mar 29, 2023
Women's 6N fallout, Champions Cup returns, and Connacht's big finish
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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Mar 23, 2023
Women's Six Nations preview with Fiona Coghlan
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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Mar 22, 2023
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Grand Slam reaction, and Steward red card rescinded
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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Mar 8, 2023
Rory Lawson on Scotland v Ireland, plus big URC week for the provinces
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 at Murrayfield. We also recap a big weekend for the Irish provinces in the URC, with four wins out of four.
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Mar 1, 2023
Italian lessons, early Scotland preview and RG's return
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 also recap the big URC talking points of the week, with Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster all returning to action this weekend.
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Feb 22, 2023
More Welsh drama, Italy v Ireland and Connacht's Wilkins appointment
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 Wilkins will take over from director of rugby Andy Friend next season.
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Feb 15, 2023
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland reach new heights against France
The RTÉ Rugby panel review Ireland's 32-19 Six Nations win over France.
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Feb 8, 2023
Ireland's fast start, France's wake-up call and Scotland backing it up
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 at the Aviva Stadium.
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Feb 1, 2023
Six Nations preview with Jackman and Keatley
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 Ireland face Wales in Cardiff.
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Jan 25, 2023
Leinster given a test, Carbery's response and Connacht's Aki dilemma
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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Jan 19, 2023
Heaslip and Tyrrell react to Ireland's Six Nations squad
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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Jan 18, 2023
Eddie Jones is back, red card chaos, and Six Nations squad preview
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 rugby's disciplinary process, and who could be in or out of the Six Nations squad, when it's announced by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday.
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Jan 11, 2023
Ulster's downward spiral and the importance of confidence
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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Jan 4, 2023
Andrew Porter interview, Sexton injury and URC recap
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 assistant Fiona Hayes, as well as look back on the big talking points of the last week in rugby.
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Dec 28, 2022
Munster's missed chance and Connacht's attacking issues
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 Year's Day Interprovincial games, with Ulster hosting Munster, and Leinster entertaining Connacht.
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Dec 21, 2022
Eoghan Masterson - Leaving Connacht, a Christmas break, and life in ProD2
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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Dec 14, 2022
Mixed start for the provinces and Munster's Ryan blunder
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 and how Munster could end up regretting their decision to let him go last summer.
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Dec 7, 2022
Big coaching changes and the Champions Cup returns
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 ahead to the return of the Champions Cup, with Leinster away to Racing 92, Munster hosting Toulouse and Ulster facing Sale.
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Nov 30, 2022
Leinster v Ulster, Munster progress, Connacht's blunt attack
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 Munster saw off Connacht at Thomond Park, while we discuss the possibility of Wales and England potentially changing coaches.
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Nov 23, 2022
What we learned from Ireland's Autumn Nations Series
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 individual winners from the Tests against Australia, Fiji and South Africa, while we also look ahead to the return of the URC this weekend.
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Nov 16, 2022
The lowdown on Australia with Christy Doran and Bernard Jackman
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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Nov 9, 2022
Ireland's depth, Fiji changes and Munster at the Páirc
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 with a South Africa select XV at a sold-out Páírc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday.
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Nov 2, 2022
Ferris, Coghlan and Jared Wright on Ireland v SA
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 Tests against South Africa.
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Oct 26, 2022
Interpros continue, but eyes turn towards Springboks
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 (7:10).
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Oct 20, 2022
Irish squad reaction, and can Munster upset Leinster?
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 Tests. And we also look ahead at this week's URC action, which sees Leinster host Munster, Ulster face Sharks, and Connacht against Scarlets.
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Oct 12, 2022
Pressure mounts on Munster, Ulster make statement signings
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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Oct 5, 2022
Must-win Interpro in Galway, and speeding up the game
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 Galway, and chat about the recent time-keeping issues affecting the game.
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Sep 29, 2022
Lancaster's legacy, Ulster v Leinster, and the future of the jackal
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 in the BKT United Rugby Championship, while also discussing Stuart Lancaster's big move to Racing 92.
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Sep 21, 2022
Mixed opening URC weekend, plus the Bledisloe fallout
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 weekend for the Irish provinces.
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Sep 14, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Emerging Ireland doubts, and the URC returns
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 scrutinise the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa, and ask whether or not it's a good idea.
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Jul 19, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Series glory for Ireland in New Zealand
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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Jul 13, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Previewing Ireland's series decider with New Zealand
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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Jul 7, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: How can Ireland level All Blacks series?
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 announced by Andy Farrell this morning, which sees Mack Hansen brought in for Keith Earls.
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Jun 30, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland team named for All Blacks Test
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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Jun 23, 2022
RTE Rugby podcast: Ferris and Wall on All Blacks v Ireland
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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Jun 22, 2022
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: New Zealand tour preview, inspirational Nick McCarthy
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 about Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy, who this week spoke publicly about his sexuality, and decision to come out as gay.
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Jun 15, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland NZ squad reaction, URC semi-final debrief
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 weekend for Leinster and Ulster, who were beaten in the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship.
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Jun 8, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: URC semi-finals, and Munster's long summer
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 James Hume able to break into the Ireland team? What legacy has Johann van Graan left in Munster?
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Jun 1, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster's pain, O'Gara's joy and the Irish coaching carousel
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 discuss the big coaching moves of the day, with Denis Leamy heading to Munster, and Sean O'Brien taking his place at Leinster.
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May 25, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: The Champions Cup final preview show
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 Saturday's final, and examine whether Leinster are reaping the rewards of some key players missing out on selection for last year's Lions tour.
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May 18, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Super Leinster and must-win Munster
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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May 11, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Munster's penalty pain and Leinster's drive for five
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 the pros and cons of next season's Champions Cup format, as well as the proposed new Nations Championship for Test rugby.
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May 4, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Eimear and Ailish Considine
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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May 4, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Six Nations debrief, Munster and Leinster eye semi-finals
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 hosting Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium, while Leinster take on the Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.
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Apr 28, 2022
RTE Rugby podcast special: Jack O'Donoghue interview
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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Apr 27, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Women's team contracts and URC playoffs heat up
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 the United Rugby Championship, with plenty on the line in the race for the playoffs.
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Apr 20, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Champions Cup drama, Ed Sheeran, and Ireland's English challenge
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 between Ulster and Munster, and Ireland's TikTik Women's Six Nations trip to England on Sunday.
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Apr 13, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Irish win and Euro ties down to wire
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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Apr 6, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Italy a 'must win', tribute to Leavy and Champions Cup preview
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 preview this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 first leg ties.
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Apr 4, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Connacht's Leinster task
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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Mar 30, 2022
Ireland outpowered and black card debate
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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Mar 23, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's Six Nations lessons, Captain Fryday, Toner to retire
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 the Women's Six Nations, with Nichola Fryday named as the new captain by Greg McWilliams.
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Mar 16, 2022
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Irish discipline, front row depth and making the game safer
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 improving tackle technique, following Charlie Ewels' red card versus Ireland.
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Mar 10, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Twickenham preview with Fiona Hayes and Tom May
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 discuss Johnny Sexton's new contract which will bring him up to the next Rugby World Cup.
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Mar 2, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: What did we learn from Italy win? Do England lack cutting edge?
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 ahead of the Round 4 trip to Twickenham to face England.
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Feb 23, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Michael Bradley on Italy's Six Nations future
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, ahead of this weekend's Round 3 meeting with Ireland.
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Feb 16, 2022
RTÉ Rugby podcast: France fire too hot to handle for Ireland
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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