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Neil Treacy brings you the latest news from the world of rugby, in the company of Bernard Jackman and RTÉ's best rugby analysts.
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View all 103 episodesConnacht blow URC play-offs wide open, Ireland bullish ahead of French rematch
Leinster's home path, Munster's merry-go-round, Ireland's stuttering W6N start
Leinster's loose attack, Munster malaise and W6N preview
Leinster's cards, Crowley's class, and knockout rugby has arrived
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as attention turns to the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.
Connacht click as Munster and Leinster implode on the road
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look back on a mixed week for the Irish provinces in the URC.
Ireland's stock on the rise after epic Six Nations final weekend
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we recap the incredible final round of the Guinness Men's Six Nations.
Everything on the line in Ireland and Scotland's Triple Crown decider
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by former Scotland international Rory Lawson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look ahead to Saturday's Triple Crown decider.
What the numbers say about Ireland's lineout efficiency
Neil Treacy is joined in studio by Bernard Jackman and Brett Igoe as we look ahead to Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Brett has been digging through some of his favourite stats and facts through the opening three rounds, and we discuss how these paint the picture of the championship so far.
How did that happen??? Resurgent Ireland put sorry England to the sword
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steensson to reflect on Ireland's historic victory over England in London. The doom and gloom dissipated over 80 minutes at Twickenham as the visitors beat their hosts by a record margin.
Ireland must take England out of comfort zone
Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash with England.
Pathways, loss of form, gameplans, lack of leadership... What's eating Ireland?
Hugh Cahill and Bernard Jackman dive deeper into the state of Irish rugby as the senior men's team face into a critical Six Nations clash with a resurgent Italy on Saturday.
Andy Farrell rolls the dice for France opener
As Andy Farrell names his XV to play France Hugh Cahill is joined in studio by Bernard Jackman, with Neil Treacy dialling in from Paris. The lads react to the Ireland head coach's personnel choices, as Cian Prendergast and Jacob Stockdale are rewarded for their recent form with starting positions for Thursday's Six Nations opener against France.
The future of Ospreys and Welsh rugby, Bohan's big call
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by journalist Simon Thomas, as we take a deep dive into the latest controversy in Welsh rugby.
Bernard Jackman's Six Nations squad reaction, Dan Sheehan interview
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we give our instant reaction to the Ireland squad for the opening rounds of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Also this week, Neil is joined by Ireland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan.
Savea's silly season rumour and prop stocks take a hit
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, where there is a packed schedule of transfer news and Champions Cup action to get through.
Ulster continuing impressive rebuild as Six Nations comes into focus
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on the first RTÉ Rugby podcast of 2026, as we look back on wins for Ulster and Leinster in the New Year Interpros.
'Backwards' Irish thinking, west is best for Ciarán Frawley
It's Winterpro season on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman break down the key points from this week's URC Irish derbies.
Where Rieko Ioane fits with Leinster, and the potential AIL treasure chest
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Brett Igoe on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to recap the big rugby news of the week. We look back at a pair of wins for Leinster and Munster in the Investec Champions Cup, both of which had a common thread of Irish sides struggling to convert from inside the 22.
The kick-escort debate and a mixed provincial Euro week
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to discuss a mixed week of results for the Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup.
Ireland's World Cup path revealed, Nienaber bites back
Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap the big stories of the week in the world of rugby. We discuss the major news of the day from the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw, where Ireland will face Scotland, Portugal and Uruguay in Pool D.