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MNR: Robbie Henshaw on Leinster's bright European start

We're joined by Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw after Leinster's impressive Champions Cup ...

Oct 17, 2016

Brian O'Driscoll leads Anthony Foley tributes

Brian O'Driscoll joined us in studio to pay tribute to his Ireland team mate, the late Anthon...

Oct 17, 2016

Anthony Foley - a tribute (part one)

We pay tribute to the life and career of the late Anthony Foley with Eddie O'Sullivan, Liam T...

Oct 16, 2016

Anthony Foley - a tribute (part two)

We pay tribute to the life and career of the late Anthony Foley with Shane Byrne, Charlie Mulquee...

Oct 16, 2016

Anthony Foley - a tribute (part one)

We pay tribute to the life and career of the late Anthony Foley with Eddie O'Sullivan, Liam T...

Oct 16, 2016

Donncha O'Callaghan on feeling like a fraud

Worcester lock Donncha O'Callaghan joined us in studio to talk about his life in England, whe...

Oct 13, 2016

WNR: How are the provinces shaping-up ahead of Europe?

Keith Wood and Gerry Thornley talk doping in rugby, inter-pro derbies, transfer rumours and how t...

Oct 12, 2016

Felipe Contepomi: Life in Buenos Aires & Drugs in Rugby

Felipe Contepomi joined Joe in studio tonight as he's over for a night with RCSI alumni. They...

Oct 11, 2016

Paul O'Connell on The Battle

Paul O'Connell joins Joe in-studio to talk about his autobiography, 'The Battle'.

Oct 11, 2016

MNR: Ringrose for Ireland? Club v Country, Rugby's TUEs

Eddie O'Sullivan & Gavin Cummiskey join Joe to reflect on a derby weekend which saw Leinster ...

Oct 10, 2016

WNR: The Leinster-Munster rivalry, residency rules

Ahead of this weekend's inter-pro derbies we ask Keith Wood and Gerry Thornley if the Leinste...

Oct 5, 2016

MNR: Connacht back on song while PO'M & Sexton return.

Eddie O'Sullivan reflects on a clean sweep for the Irish provinces.

Oct 3, 2016

WNR: Uncovering Irish scrum-halves and protecting J10

Italy have withdrawn from the bidding for RWC2023. Ahead of Ruan Pienaar's departure from Uls...

Sep 28, 2016

MNR: Boudjellal selling up and Cudmore suing Clermont

Eddie O'Sullivan and Gavin Cummiskey join Joe with the news that Jamie Cudmore is looking to ...

Sep 26, 2016

WNR: Joey Carbery, player career breaks, Connacht's woe

Gerry Thornley and Keith Wood swoon over Leinster's new out-half, Ger repeats his call for a ...

Sep 21, 2016

All-conquering All Blacks, Leinster's loose defence

Monday Night Rugby: Eddie O'Sullivan & Gavin Cummiskey join Joe to reflect on New Zealand&#39...

Sep 19, 2016

WNR: The turning Pro 12 tide & big Carbery potential,

Gerry Thornley and Keith Wood are with Ger to discuss the big rugby stories of the week, ahead of...

Sep 14, 2016

Monday Night Rugby: An attitude problem in Connacht?

Eddie O'Sullivan & Gavin Cummiskey join Joe to reflect on a bleak weekend for the Irish provi...

Sep 12, 2016

Leo Cullen on a new season at Leinster

It's going to be a big season for Leo Cullen at Leinster. They've added Stuart Lancaster ...

Sep 11, 2016

Conor Murray: Munster, Holland, Erasmus, SA & Lions

Ger caught up with Munster out-half Conor Murray for a chat about the summer, Johnny Holland'...

Sep 8, 2016

The Return of WNR: Gatland, Lancaster & Connacht Woe?

Wednesday Night Rugby with Gerry Thornley and Keith Wood is back. Ger chats to the two lads about...

Sep 7, 2016

The Return of WNR: Gatland, Lancaster & Connacht Woe?

Wednesday Night Rugby with Gerry Thornley and Keith Wood is back. Ger chats to the two lads about...

Sep 7, 2016

Pat Lam interview ahead of a huge season for Connacht

Ger chats to Connacht Head Coach Pat Lam before their season opener against Glasgow Warriors.

Sep 3, 2016

Previewing the new season with Gerry Thornley

The new rugby season is just a couple of days away. Joining us as we wonder can Connacht make lig...

Aug 29, 2016

Cillian Willis Concussion Case

Queen’s University Sports Law Prof. Jack Anderson on Irish scrum-half Cillian Willis suit again...

Aug 24, 2016

John Muldoon: Bonfires, Success & Pre-Season

John Muldoon is with Nathan for a chat ahead of the new season as Connacht gear up to defend thei...

Aug 16, 2016

ROG on coaching progression, Schmidt, facing Munster

Ronan O'Gara joins Ger to talk about his progression as a coach, give his thoughts on Joe Sch...

Aug 11, 2016

The Rassie Erasmus interview

Dave sits down with Rassie Erasmus to talk about how he's settling into his new role with Mun...

Aug 9, 2016

Graham Henry on helping out Leinster

As part of his time with Leinster, Graham Henry will be talking to club and school coaches this T...

Aug 3, 2016

WNR: review of the SA Tour and Luke Fitzgerald's career

Gerry Thornley and Keith Wood reflect on Ireland's tour of South Africa and ask if it was a c...

Jun 29, 2016

Eddie O'Sullivan & Gordon D'Arcy on Luke Fitzgerald

Eddie O'Sullivan and Gordon D'Arcy talk Luke Fitzgerald the day the Leinster winger hung ...

Jun 28, 2016

MNR: Reflections on a series lost

Eddie O'Sullivan joins us to reflect on defeat in the third test to the Springboks. And he fe...

Jun 27, 2016

Eddie O'Sullivan on test 3, under-20s final

Eddie O'Sullivan joins Joe on the line to look ahead to Ireland's third test in South Afr...

Jun 24, 2016

MNR: Ireland fail to scale lofty heights at altitude

Gerry Thornley and Keith Wood reflect on Ireland's defeat to the Springboks in Johannesburg, ...

Jun 20, 2016

Eddie O'Sullivan on Schmidt's ballsy test 2 team

Eddie O'Sullivan joins Adrian on the line to talk through Joe Schmidt's interesting team ...

Jun 16, 2016

Paddy Jackson excelling at 10 and U20's in the semis

Ger, Keith and Gerry assess Paddy Jackson's performance at the weekend, and we hear from Nige...

Jun 15, 2016

MNR: Reflecting on an historic weekend for Irish rugby

Gavin Cummiskey talks about a fabulous weekend of rugby which saw Ireland defeat the Springboks i...

Jun 13, 2016

Ireland braced for a Boks blitz

Ahead of the opening game of the tour of South Africa, Eddie O'Sullivan, the last Ireland hea...

Jun 9, 2016

WNR: Meeting Ali and preparing to face the Boks

Woody is still in studio (check OTB highlights podcast) and Gerry Thornley tells us of his earlie...

Jun 8, 2016

Has Schmidt got his squad dilemma right?

Gavin Cummiskey of the Irish Times joins Ger to talk Joe Schmidt and the decisions he faces as a ...

Jun 2, 2016

Phenomenal Connacht & Schmidt Gears up for South Africa

Joe was joined by Gerry Thornley in studio and Keith Wood to chat through Connacht's PRO12 fi...

May 30, 2016

Pat Lam on his Connacht team and winning the PRO12

Joe chats to Connacht coach Pat Lam about his team's amazing season, and the wonderful bond h...

May 30, 2016

WNR: an all Irish Pro12 final and squad to tour SA

Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland preview the Pro12 Grand Final as Leinster look to ruin the Connach...

May 25, 2016

MNR: Looking towards an All-Ireland Pro 12 final

Eddie O'Sullivan spoke to Joe about the Pro12 semi-finals and the prospect of two Irish provi...

May 23, 2016

WNR: Connacht's ambition, Ulster plots Leinster revenge

Connacht are on the crest of a wave while Gerry Thornley of the Irish Times and Ruaidhri O'Co...

May 18, 2016

Hard to watch, lack of interest, Champions Cup ruined?

Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan to reflect on this season's Champions Cup as a whole, a...

May 16, 2016

Why does no one care about the Champions Cup final?

Gavin Mortimer, French rugby writer, joins Nathan on the line from France.

May 13, 2016

WNR: New regime at Munster and Pro12 clean sweep

Gerry Thornley and Keith Wood review a provincial clean-sweep in the Pro12 and talk about Glasgow...

May 11, 2016

MNR: Home comfort for Connacht and Leinster

After Connacht and Leinster both secured home Pro 12 semis, and Munster avoided disaster, Gavin C...

May 9, 2016

OTB Connacht Roadshow: The Pro 12 Final

Stephen Ferris, Eddie O'Sullivan, Gavin Duffy and Brian O'Driscoll assess Connacht's ...

May 5, 2016