RTÉ Rugby Podcast
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Series starts now as Lions and Wallabies name teams
Neil Treacy presents this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast from Brisbane ahead of Saturday's first Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia, and is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy to break down the team news.
Pressure ramps up as Lions turn towards Test series
Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, looking at the latest from the B&I Lions tour, and Ireland's summer series. Note: This podcast was recorded before confirmation of Jamie Osborne's call-up to the Lions.
Farrell fires a warning shot, while we pick our Ireland XV
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. We recap the best of the news from week one off the Lions tour, while we also pick our Ireland XV to take on Georgia next week.
Leinster's end of season grade and Lions come into focus
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Eddie O'Sullivan to recap Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final win against the Bulls. We also begin our look ahead to the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour, and discuss the Test places up for grabs.
Leinster's siege mentality and inside the Irish RWC camp
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we preview Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls on Saturday, while Edel McMahon and Brittany Hogan (55:20) give us the latest from Ireland's World Cup training camp.
Connacht land Lancaster as URC play-offs provide the drama
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap last weekend's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals. We also discuss Connacht's hiring of Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach.
Bordeaux pulse check, Club RWC and more Irish in Super Rugby?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on Bordeaux's Champions Cup final. We also discuss the proposed Club World Cup, the prospect of Irish players going to Super Rugby and the URC play-offs.
Munster survive, Leinster labour and the Sevens shutdown
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. We also discuss the fallout from the decision to disband the Irish men's Sevens team.
Munster's season on the line as Ulster and Connacht bow out
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to break down the big news of the week, as we reach the final regular season round of the United Rugby Championship
The Leinster fallout, Lions ramifications and Munster v Ulster
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to look back on Leinster's shock Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints. We also look at how Saturday's game could shape the Lions squad this week, and preview a huge URC meeting of Munster and Ulster.
URC whitewash for the provinces plus Linda Djougang interview
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to discuss the week's big news in Irish rugby. And Neil also sits down at the Aviva to chat to Ireland prop Linda Djougang, who looks back on the recent Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign.
An officiating mess, and Ireland march on in Newport
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on the week's big talking points in the URC. Later (55:05), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's comfortable Guinness Women's Six Nations win against Wales in Newport.
Leinster's Ioane bombshell, Wilkins leaves Connacht
Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy react to a huge morning of news, as Leinster confirm the signing of Rieko Ioane, and Connacht part ways with head coach Pete Wilkins. Later, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to talk Women's Six Nations.
Munster save the Champions Cup weekend, W6N preview
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on a big weekend of Investec Champions Cup rugby. In part two of this week's podcast, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to preview Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with England in Cork on Saturday (57:00).
Crowley interview, Champions Cup heats up, and Ireland's W6N win
In a bumper RTÉ Rugby podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Munster and Ireland's Jack Crowley, who gives the latest update on his contract situation. We also discuss the URC and Champions Cup with Bernard Jackman, as well as the Women's Six Nations with Hannah O'Connor.
How will Lions appointments affect Ireland's summer tour?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to discuss the Irish-centric coaching appointments for the British and Irish Lions this summer. We also preview the big Interpro of the week in the URC as Connacht host Munster in Castlebar, while Hannah O'Connor discusses the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Ireland labour to third place finish, W6N preview
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign, which finished with a 22-17 win against Italy. Later, Hannah O'Connor reviews the Women's Six Nations.
Crowley's contract, yellow cards and the state of Italian rugby
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman discuss the big transfer rumour of the week, with Leicester Tigers in talks with Jack Crowley. We also recap the issues from Ireland's defeat to Italy, while we're later joined by Filippo Frati, who gives us the lowdown on Italy.
The view from France with Noel McNamara
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on the RTE Rugby podcast by Bordeux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara to preview Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting between Ireland and France
Aki's impact in Cardiff, Keenan and Deegan interviews
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against Wales in Cardiff, while we also speak to Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan and Leinster back row Max Deegan.
Doris absence leaves Ireland in unfamiliar territory
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales on Saturday.
Gatland gone as Ireland take break after winning start
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look back on Ireland's 32-18 Six Nations win against Scotland. We also react to the big news of the week, as Warren Gatland steps down as head coach of Wales.
Ireland head for Scotland after passing English test
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, and preview Sunday's Round 2 trip to Scotland.
Assessing Easterby's team for 6N opener against England
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, ahead of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England. We look at some of the big calls made by Simon Easterby, who named his matchday squad on Thursday afternoon.
Croke Park, Crowley, and a flawed Champions Cup format
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap the final round of pool games in the Investec Champions Cup.
Easterby names 6N squad as provinces prepare for Euro finale
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman discuss the big talking points of the week in Irish rugby. We break down the key news from Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement, and look back on last weekend's Investec Champions Cup action.
New Year's resolutions in rugby set for Champions Cup test
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland ahead of the Round 3 games in the Investec Champions Cup this week. We also look at the new law changes in effect in 2025, and the players looking to impress ahead of Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement next week.
New Year, new Ulster? Dominant Leinster roll on
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap a busy slate of Irish derbies in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
URC back in focus after disappointing Champions Cup slate
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Murphy to look back on last week's Round 2 games in the Investec Champions Cup, as well as preview the upcoming URC Christmas derbies.
Champions Cup mixed bag as Prendergast makes his Munster case
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap the news of the week in rugby, and recap the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup.
Crowley interview and Autumn Nations Series debrief
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy to recap Ireland's Autumn Nations Series campaign, which concluded with a 22-19 win against Australia. Later in the podcast, Neil chats to Munster out-halves Jack Crowley and Kate Flannery.
Ireland starting to click ahead of Schmidt's return to Dublin
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap Ireland's 52-17 win against Fiji last Saturday, and look ahead to this weekend's visit of Australia.
New faces for Fiji as Farrell shakes up selection
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to look ahead at Ireland's Autumn Nations Series meeting with Fiji on Saturday. We look at some of the big changes made by Andy Farrell, with Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu making debuts, and Sam Prendergast making his first start.
Irish discipline, debutants and the battle for number 10
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy and Jonny Holland to recap the main talking points from Ireland's 22-19 win against Fiji on Friday night.
Farrell shakes things up while the Pumas size up Ireland
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman as we look ahead to Friday's meeting of Ireland and Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series.
Where did it go wrong for Ireland in defeat to the All Blacks
Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy and Mick Kearney as we look back on Ireland's disappointing 23-13 defeat to New Zealand last Friday.
Ireland's short-term mindset ahead of All Blacks clash
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to the meeting of Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on Friday night.
What we learned from New Zealand's win against England
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the first of two RTÉ Rugby podcasts this week, as we begin previewing Ireland's Friday night lights showdown with New Zealand.
What next for Munster after shock Rowntree departure?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to discuss the major news of the week in rugby, as Munster part company with head coach Graham Rowntree. We also recap the Round 6 results in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Zac Ward and Beibhinn Parsons | Olympics, injury and XV ambitions
In this bonus podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Tackle Your Feelings ambassadors Zac Ward and Beibhinn Parsons, who look back on their respective Olympic experiences, as well as their ambitions in the XV-a-side game.
Sexton's coaching role, Irish squad reaction and URC talking points
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to discuss the key points from the Ireland squad for next month's Autumn Nations Series, including the return of Johnny Sexton to the coaching staff. We also look at the major talking points from the last week in the URC.
The 20-minute red card backlash, hooker auditions, and Interpro talking points
Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland break down the big talking points of the week in the URC. We look at the backlash that's emerged in recent days to the planned global trial of a 20-minute red card, as well as recapping the weekend's Interpros. Later (46:53), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's successful WXV campaign.
All roads lead to Croke Park for record-breaking Interpro
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we preview two big Interpro games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Later (56:10), Hannah O'Connor joins the pod to recap Ireland's WXV defeat to Canada, and look ahead to Friday's game versus USA.
Form means nothing as URC and WXV throw up seismic shocks
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap a busy weekend in the URC, including Connacht's comeback win against the Sharks and Munster's shock defeat to Zebre. Later (44:40), former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor reacts to Ireland's incredible win against New Zealand in the WXV.
URC explodes into life, Ireland gear up for WXV
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap an incredible opening weekend of games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. We are also joined by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor, who looks ahead to Ireland's first WXV game against New Zealand.
Easterby's promotion and the big URC preview pod
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland for the first episode in the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast. We look at Simon Easterby's confirmation as interim Ireland coach next season, plus we break down how the provinces are looking ahead of the new URC campaign.
Frawls of Steel - Ireland's best win under Farrell
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap Ireland's dramatic win against South Africa in the second Test in Durban.
What did we learn from Ireland's first Test defeat to Springboks?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to recap Saturday's first Test defeat against South Africa, and look ahead at this weekend's final game of the season in Durban.
Ireland keeping quiet as Rassie leads the hype train
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look ahead at Ireland's first Test against South Africa on Saturday. Neil brings the latest news from the Ireland camp in Johannesburg, while Bernard and Jonny analyse how Andy Farrell's side can go about challenging the world champions.
Attention turns to South Africa after Irish URC disappointment
Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Eddie O'Sullivan and Jonny Holland to break down the big news from Andy Farrell's Ireland squad to tour South Africa. We also look back on a weekend of surprises in the URC, as Munster and Leinster lose their semi-finals.