
Show overview
RTÉ Rugby Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 109 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 49 min and 1h 4m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-IE-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 55 episodes published. Published by RTÉ.
From the publisher
Neil Treacy brings you the latest news from the world of rugby, in the company of Bernard Jackman and RTÉ's best rugby analysts.
Latest Episodes
View all 109 episodesCullen and Nienaber on the offensive, Lowe's Leinster exit
Just how did Leinster crumble in the Champions Cup final?
Irish rugby braced for bumper Bilbao weekend | Ireland make their Aviva mark
'Box-ticking' Munster review, URC bunfight, W6N milestone
Leinster and Ulster are Bilbaound, Ireland's W6N home run
Leinster's latest Euro tilt, Ireland run into French wall
Connacht 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.