RTÉ Rugby Podcast
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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.
The Munster-Glasgow rivalry, and Leinster's Bulls beef
Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy join Neil Treacy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast to look ahead at this week's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-finals, where Munster face Glasgow Warriors, and Leinster travel to the Bulls.
Munster's home run, Ulster's free shot and Leinster's out-half options
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look through the big news of the week in Irish rugby, and preview the URC quarter-finals
Disappointment, decision-making and the Dupont Show
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel look back on last Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse, while also rounding up the rest of the week's big news in Irish rugby.
Leinster's date with destiny and Zebo's Munster legacy
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse. The panel also pay tribute to Simon Zebo, who is to retire at the end of the season, while we recap last weekend's big URC talking points.
Law changes, Interpros, and Richie's Ulster rebuild
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel react to the news that Richie Murphy has been named permanent head coach at Ulster, while we also recap and preview the weekend's results in the BKT United Rugby Championship, and the new law changes that World Rugby are enforcing this summer.
London calling for Leinster & the ever-changing URC playoff picture
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel look back at Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final win over the Northampton Saints, the return of the BKT URC this weekend, and Jonny's recent Energia AIL success with Cork Con.
Champions Cup at Croker, and Ireland deliver in the W6N
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney to recap another busy week in the URC, and look ahead to the Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton. Later in the pod, Alison Miller joins Neil to look back on Ireland's 15-12 win over Scotland in the Guinness Women's Six Nations
The URC's rollercoaster playoff race & W6N finale
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look through a dramatic weekend of changes in the playoff race for the BKT United Rugby Championship. We also speak to Alison Miller ahead of Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations showdown with Scotland on Saturday in Belfast.
Jordie Barrett, balancing quality & inequality, plus Ireland's big win
Neil Treacy is joined by former Munster wing Johne Murphy to recap a busy week across the four provinces. We look at Leinster's big moves in the market, their win over La Rochelle, as well as previewing this week's URC games. Later, Neil is joined by Alison Miller to recap Ireland's Six Nations win against Wales.