
The Knock On Rugby Podcast
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S3 Ep 1The Knock On S03E01: Leinster League return nears for Carlow, Kilkenny, Tullow as the Rugby World Cup is underway in France
The Knock On is back for a third season and with the Leinster League two weeks away from a return for Carlow, Kilkenny and Tullow, we'll explore how pre-season is going for each of the clubs along with an update on the latest from SETU Carlow. Plus, the Rugby World Cup is underway, so it's time to have a look at Ireland's prospects. Can they advance past the quarter-final stages at long last?
S1 Ep 95Season 2 E27: Tullow's terrific season, Kilkenny begin rebuild in Division 1B, Carlow to up it a gear
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show...We look back at Kilkenny's season for the first, seconds, ladies and youths.We look ahead to Kilkenny's plans for next season including personnel changes, coaching, and more.Johnny Tobin describes what Tullow RFC has been like over the past few weeks.We chat about Tullow's wins at all levels this season and plans for next season including moving up to Division 1A of the leagueJohnny talks about the people and players behind Tullow rugby club and what make them successful this seasonDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.

S1 Ep 942023 Provincial Towns Cup Final part 2: Tullow Rugby Club
Continuing our look at the 2023 Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup, we joined some of Tullow Rugby Club at Black Gates to talk all things rugby including- Womens' captain Lana Brennan- Directory of Rugby Tom Nolan- Club president Pat Byrne- Former player and club great Pat Nolan- Club chair Robin Johnson- Rugby analyst and coach Johnny TobinThis preview is with thanks to Carlow Concrete Tanks and was originally broadcast on KCLR on Friday 21 April 2023.

S1 Ep 932023 Provincial Towns Cup Final Preview part 1: Kilkenny Rugby Club
The first part of our 2023 Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup Final preview show, focusing on Kilkenny Rugby Club, .ith thanks to Poe Kiely Hogan Lanigan, Kilkenny’s leading law firm. See a full list of their services at pkhl.ie. For this preview, Brendan Hennessy is joined by Kilkenny Rugby Club PRO James Blanchfield, team manager Ray Pembroke, last year's Provincial Towns Cup-winning coach Steve Ashmore, club president Dave Matthews and team manager Eamon Dooley.Originally broadcast on Thursday 20 April 2023 on KCLR
S1 Ep 92Season 2 E26: Towns Cup Semi Final Previews - Carlow v Tullow, Kilkenny v Cill Dara, Seconds Towns Cup review, Tullow Ladies win in Paul Flood Cup and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show...We preview the big Towns Cup semi-final clashes this weekend as Carlow and Tullow get ready to battle it out while Kilkenny faces the mighty Cill Dara.We look back at a winning weekend for Carlow, Kilkenny and Tullow in the Seconds Towns Cup, and look ahead to their next rounds.Carlow continues their journey in the J3 Anderson Cup with a win over Ashbourne.Tullow ladies get the better of MU Barnhall in a cracker of a game in the Paul Flood CupWe look back over the weekends youths' action from the three clubs.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 91Season 2 E25: Tullow crowned Leinster League Division 1B champions, Seconds Towns Cup previews, Women's Rugby, Youths and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show...Tullow crowned Leinster League Division 1B champions after win over Cill Dara, they'll play Division 1A next season.Carlow finish their league in style with a win over Wicklow.Kilkenny books their place in the next round of the second's towns cup with a win over Boyne.We look ahead to more seconds towns cup action where Carlow faces Portlarlington, Kilkenny plays Wicklow and Tullow takes on the Midlands Warriors.Carlow goes up against Ashbourne in the J3 Anderson Cup.We discuss the current strength of rugby locally and the southeast and the strong youths competitionsWe chat women's rugby including the Paul Flood Cup and the Carlow/Tullow RhinosDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 90Season 2 E24: Blow for Kilkenny as they're relegated to 1B of the league, Tullow on cusp of promotion and the three clubs reach Towns Cup semi finals
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show...Kilkenny relegated from Division 1A of the Leinster League to Division 1B, we chat to James Blanchfield about that.We look at the Towns Cup Quarter final wins for Carlow, Tullow, and Kilkenny, and preview the semi-finals.Tullow goes for promotion to Division 1A of the Leinster League with a trip to Cill Dara this weekend.We preview Carlow's trip to Wicklow in the last league game of the season.We chat women's rugby with Paul Flood and Paul Cusack Cup competitions taking place.We look at youth action across the three clubs and the Carlow/Tullow Rhinos.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 89Season 2 E23: Carlow secure league safety, Kilkenny in battle to stay up, Tullow's searing form continues, Women in cup action and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show...Carlow secured safety in Division 1B of the league after a strong Cill Dara win.Kilkenny into a battle to stay in Division 1A after the weekend's loss to Boyne.Tullow continues incredible form thrashing Dundalk 69-16.We preview the Second's Towns Cup with Carlow away to Longford and Tullow at home to Balbriggan.The Tullow and Kilkenny women's teams are in separate cup action this weekend, we chat about that.And we have a look at the youth's action.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 88Season 2 E22: Tullow scrape by in Towns Cup, Nine tries for Carlow, Kilkenny back on the horse, crowds back out, women's and youths rugby
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show...Kilkenny gets back on the horse with a good win over Ashbourne in the Towns Cup, we look back at that and preview their league clash this weekend against Boyne.Carlow ran nine tries past New Ross, but there's room for improvement says Tom Crotty, we also preview their away league game against Cill Dara.Tullow scrape past Boyne in the Towns Cup, we chat about that and their league clash against Dundalk.We discuss women's rugby including Kilkenny's win over Navan and Tullow's over Blackrock and have a look ahead to the next games.We bring your round-up of the youth's action at the local clubs.People are coming back to the clubhouses to watch games again and numbers are growing which is good news for the clubs.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 87Season 2 E21: Much needed win for Kilkenny in league, Towns Cup previews with home ties for the clubs, women's rugby and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show...We look back at last weekend's league action including a last-gasp but much-needed win for Kilkenny.Carlow loses by a single point to Dundalk after traveling up for the second time in a week.Tullow continues their impressive form with a win over Longford.We preview the weekend's Towns Cup action where Carlow hosts New Ross, Kilkenny hosts Ashbourne and Tullow welcome Boyne.We chat women's rugby including two home games for Tullow and Kilkenny in their respective leagues.We talk youths rugby at the clubs and we look back over the week's action at S.E.T.U.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 86Season 2 E20: Wins for Carlow & Tullow in the Towns Cup, preview of weekend's Leinster League games and why we need more front row players
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show...We look back at the weekend's Towns Cup action where there were wins for Carlow and Tullow and review the other games.We preview Monkstown v Kilkenny, Dundalk v Carlow, and Longford v Tullow in the Leinster League this weekend.We chat women's rugby with a win for Tullow and a loss for Kilkenny.We look back on the weekend's youths' action in the three clubs.The lads discuss the shortage of front-row players and how we need to encourage young players to take up the positions.We look back at the week's college rugby with S.E.T.U in action.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 85Season 2 E19: Provincial Towns Cup Previews, Tullow v Athy, Carlow v Dundalk and youths rugby
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show....We preview Carlow's away trip to Dundalk in the Towns Cup, Carlow is also against them in the league next week.Preview of Tullow's home game against Athy in the Towns Cup.Update on youths' action from the clubs.The lads briefly give their thoughts on the Six Nations, Ireland's win over Wales and the game against France.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 84Season 2 E18: J1 bragging rights for Tullow over Carlow, Kilkenny drop down the table, Towns Cup draws, Womens & Youths rugby and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.On the show....Kilkenny's loss to Bective in the league and preview this weekend's clash at home to Gorey.We look back at Tullow's win over Carlow in the league derby, Carlow's win over Tullow in the seconds, and Ben Crottys' drop goals :)We preview Tullow's clash this weekend against Athy in the league and being drawn at home to them in the Towns Cup.We chat about Carlow's league game at home to Longford this weekend and about being drawn away to Dundalk in the Towns Cup.Coaching departures at the end of the season in Carlow.Women's rugby including Tullow's game away to Tullamore, and Kilkenny's game v St Marys is off.Youth's news in Tullow and CarlowKilkenny College get their senior cup campaign underway next week and SETU are in actionDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 83Season 2 E17: Kilkenny look to salvage their season, it's derby time as Tullow and Carlow lock horns, women's rugby, youths and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss...Kilkenny lose their game in the last moments to Suttonians, they're away to Bective this weekend, and we preview the game.Tullow was beaten by a point by Mullingar, we discuss that and what went wrong on the day.Carlow gets the better of Athy under lights, bringing the top half of the Division 1B table closer together, we look back at the game.We preview the big local derby of Tullow v Carlow this weekend, it's going to be a huge clash.We chat women's rugby including Tullow's loss to Railway Union and Kilkenny's huge win over Wanderers.And we have a round-up of all the youth's action from the weekend and preview the upcoming games.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 82Season 2 E16: Tullow ladies fall to Old Belvedere, Youths Rugby, and previews of Carlow, Kilkenny & Tullow Leinster League games
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss...Tullow ladies lose to Old Belvedere 53-10, we pick apart the loss and look ahead to their game against Railway Union.We talk about youth rugby in Carlow, Kilkenny and Tullow, and about club loyalty and young players heading to other clubs.We preview the men's Leinster League games this weekend including Athy v Carlow under lights on Saturday, Kilkenny v Suttonians and Tullow's trip to Mullingar.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 81Throw Back - Listen back to a 2009 show featuring Sean O'Brien and Tullow Rugby Club
bonusThis is a special show from the 7th of January 2009 where Stephen Byrne speaks to Sean O'Brien, Cora Browne, Tom Nolan and Sean Rowan about the club at the time and Sean's progress with Leinster.It was part of KCLR community programme at the time so obviously, all references to people, events and things mentioned are 14 years old and were relevant at the time.The panel was Sean Rowan, club president that year, Cora Browne, a committee member and the previous year's president, the first-ever lady president in the South East region.Sean O'Brien, emerging Leinster player and Tullow assistant coach to the J1's and Tom Nolan fixtures secretary and U20 manager.They discuss the clubs founding, the 2009 situation of the club, and how all their teams were doing.Sean O'Brien talks about getting into rugby, playing football, encouraging young people to get involved, and how he's getting on in Leinster and wanting more game time (little did he know what would follow).PLEASE NOTE: All references to people, events and things mentioned in the show are 14 years old and were relevant at the time.
S1 Ep 80Season 2 E15: Carlow scratch their heads over South East J1 Final not going ahead, how the teams fare after Christmas period, Youths, Women and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss...The lads scratch their heads over why Carlow's South East J1 final can't go ahead this weekend, it's been postponed twice already.We get an update from the clubs on how they're gearing up for their return to action next weekend in the Leinster League.Kilkenny looking to play J3 rugby as numbers are strong for J2, interestingly, they've never won the Anderson Cup in Kilkenny.It's a busy weekend of youth and ladies' action, we preview the games.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 79Season 2 E14: Wicklow frustrate Carlow, Tullow up next to try topple the leaders, Kilkenny get the better of Seapoint, Tullow ladies flying it, youths rugby and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss...Kilkenny's win over Seapoint in 1A and their trip to Ashbourne this weekend.Tullow get a win over Cill Dara however they've a big task against table toppers Wicklow, Johnny Tobin's confident of his side.Carlow loses to Wicklow and prepares to make things right against Mullingar, Tom Crotty says they need to get back to simple rugby.We chat women's rugby and wins for Tullow over Old Belvedere and preview clash against Blackrock college, Kilkenny is away to Navan and the Rhino's are in action too.We talk youths rugby with a round-up of the action in Carlow, Kilkenny, and Tullow.And we chat about Kilkenny College and SETU.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 78Season 2 E13: Kilkenny v Seapoint, Carlow v Wicklow, and Tullow v Cill Dara, big wins for Kilkenny and Tullow ladies, youths and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss lots including….Previews of this weekend's games, Kilkenny V Seapoint, top of the table clash of Carlow v Wicklow, and Tullow v Cill Dara.We chat women's rugby and huge wins for Tullow and Kilkenny, we also chat Rhinos rugby and more.We look at how Carlow, Kilkenny, and Tullow's youths teams got on over the weekend and look aheadWe look back at Ireland's win over Australia and discuss the concussion controversy that followed the gameDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 77Season 2 E12: Kilkenny, Carlow and Tullow suffer league losses, youths and ladies games and Ireland v Australia and Fiji
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss lots including….We analyse Kilkenny's loss to Boyne in Division 1A of the Leinster League.Tom Crotty described Carlow's game against Cill Dara as "weird", they lost to the Kildare side and we look at why.Tullow lost to Dundalk, we chat about that.We have the latest news from the Kilkenny, Carlow, and Tullow Youths teams.We chat about women's rugby and how the local sides got on last weekend and what games are coming up.Ireland take on Australia this weekend, we preview that and look at the game against FijiDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 76Season 2 E11: Carlow hammer Dundalk, Tullow beat Longford, Kilkenny prepare for Boyne and we look at the local youths and women's teams
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss lots including….Carlow's big win over Dundalk in the Leinster League, and preview their trip to Cill Dara this weekendTullow gets the better of Longford, we look back at that and ahead to their clash with DundalkWe look ahead to Kilkenny's away clash with Boyne in Division 1A.We catch up on what's happening with Carlow, Kilkenny and Tullow's youth and women's teamsWe look back at the Ireland win over South Africa and ahead to the game against Fiji.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 75Season 2 E10: Carlow v Dundalk and Tullow v Longford previews, the Ireland A's and Ireland v South Africa in the Autumn Series
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss lots including….Carlow welcomes Dundalk to Oak Park in the Leinster League, we preview the big clash.Tullow host Longford in the Leinster League, a big day planned at the club, we look ahead to the clash.We chat about Ireland A v All Blacks XV and the team named for that and why the "A" sides are a good thing.We preview Ireland v South Africa in the Autumn Series, the team selection and more.With all the pressure facing English and Welsh clubs, we talk about why the IRFU system worksDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 74Season 2 E9: Tough weekend for Kilkenny and Tullow, Carlow get long awaited away win over Longford, and what we learned from Leinster v Munster
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny lose out to Monkstown in the Leinster League, we look a what went wrong on the day and why we should be optimistic for the future.Carlow gets their first away win over Longford in over 10 years, Tom Crotty says there's room for improvement though.Tullow loses to Athy under the lights in bad weather.Ladies' rugby, we chat about Kilkenny and Tullow's games from the weekend and the Rhino's teams.We look back at Leinster's win over Munster, how Munster's new style is starting to show, younger players stepping up and how it's coming to the end of the road for one or two of them.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 73Season 2 E8: Tullow do a Carpe Diem on Carlow, Kilkenny go down to Gorey, Leinster v Munster and Ireland's Autumn International Squad
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss lots including….Tullow gets the bragging rights after beating Carlow in the Leinster League (Carpe Diem Cup).Kilkenny lose to Gorey in Division 1A, we review where it went wrong for the local side.We preview the weekend's action, Tullow away to Athy, Carlow away to Longford, and Kilkenny at home to Monkstown.We preview Leinster v Munster in the URC and have a look back over Leinster v Connacht and Munster v Bulls.And we analyse the Ireland squad for the November Internationals, the up-and-coming players, and the mounting injury list.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 72Season 2 E7: All smiles as Kilkenny & Tullow get good wins, Carlow & Athy goes dark, Sean O'Brien to Naas and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow RFC.The lads discuss lots including….Carlow and Athy’s game was canceled due to a technology failure with flood lights, we preview the game which was refixed for this Sunday.We look back at Kilkenny’s wins over Bective in Foulkstown.Tullow grabbed two wins against Mullingar, we chat about those.We talk about Sean O’Brien’s move to play for Naas in the AILThe lads ask are the values of rugby, like sitting down for food and drink with the opposition players after a game are disappearing and can it be encouraged.We preview Munster v Connacht on what was termed the “Desperation Derby” as both teams struggle in early season games.We preview Leinster v Cell C SharksDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 71Season 2 E6: Leinster League reviews and previews, Leinster v Ulster, Munster's issues and Emerging Ireland team
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Leinster League reviews for Wicklow V Tullow, Suttonians v Kilkenny and Mullingar V CarlowLeinster League previews of Tullow V Mullingar, Carlow v Athy and Kilkenny v Bective.We look back at Leinster's win over Benetton and preview their game away to Ulster.The lads discuss Munster's shock loss to the Dragons and we look ahead to their game with Zebre, as well as talk about their season so far.The Emerging Ireland team is named for their first game in South Africa, we chat through thatAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 70Kilkenny College Special
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.This episode is a Kilkenny College special where we focus on the school's rugby output.Stephen Byrne is joined by Colm Moloney, Director of Rugby at Kilkenny College and coach Johnny Tobin.The lads discuss lots including the school's rugby team, players, management, structures and more.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 69Season 2 E5: Away fixture previews for Carlow, Kilkenny and Tullow in Leinster League, Leinster name strong side v Benetton and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….A review of Kilkenny's win over Ashbourne in the first round of Leinster LeagueCarlow took on New Ross in the J2 Leinster League, we look back at that gameWe preview Wicklow v Tullow, Suttonians v Kilkenny and Mullingar v Carlow this weekendLeinster name a very strong team for their first home URC game against Benetton, Ciaran Frawley named at 10Stuart Lancaster is rumoured to be leaving Leinster and heading to Racing 92 at the end of the season.And lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 68Season 2 E4: Carlow pip Kilkenny in J1 clash, Sean O'Brien denied junior rugby this season, Emerging Ireland Squad and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….We look back at the Carlow and Kilkenny derby games in J1 & J2 last weekend, a win for each sideTullow got the better of Wexford Wanderers, we hear about the game and how the team is shaping upWe preview the local games this weekendSean O'Brien's application to play junior rugby with Tullow has been denied, we discuss thatThe lads chat about the Emerging Ireland Squad that has been named and if it's a good idea in generalAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 67Season 2 E3: Season Starts with a Carlow v Kilkenny Derby, Tullow head for Wexford, Leinster v Munster derby and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Carlow v Kilkenny derby in South East League, we preview the gameWexford Wanders welcome Tullow, we look ahead to the matchWe hear how pre-season has gone for Carlow, Kilkenny and Tullow, and what developments the clubs are doingMunster v Leinster derby in the USA, would you be bothered?Ireland Rugby 7's men's and women's teams reach quarter-finalsWe round up the week's rugby news from near and farAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 66Season 2 E2: Leinster visit Kilkenny and Carlow, Munster's pre-season, Emerging Ireland Squad and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club and Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….We get the latest from Kilkenny rugby club, including how they got on when the Leinster team visited last weekTom Crotty and his Carlow sides are up and running and have more games this week, we hear about thoseWe hear the latest from Tullow rugby club and about Sean O'Brien's return in the maroon and whiteWe pick through the Munster V Gloucester game and see what players put their hand up for the new seasonThe Ireland Emerging Squad is to tour South Africa, it's a new initiative to bring through young Irish players, but is it a good idea?We chat about the All Blacks, Argentina, South Africa, and Australia And lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 65Season 2 E1: Pre-Season for Kilkenny, Carlow & Tullow, All Blacks Series Win, Changes in the provinces and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Ireland's series win over the All Blacks in New ZealandLeinster's new and departing players and coaches including Tullow's Sean O'Brien who re-joins his old clubMunster's new signings and their completely new coaching ticket, how will they fair this season?Kilkenny has brought in a few new players and lost a few, we chat about those and their hopes and aspirations for 2022/2023Carlow continues to build their young team of mostly homegrown players, we talk about their ladies rugby too, and developments thereLeinster visit Kilkenny's grounds in Foulkstown on Friday 26th August for a training session, we get the news on that.And lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 64E64: Leinster v La Rochelle Heineken Champions Cup preview, Leinster's rise, Munster's fall and lots more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and Johnny Tobin from Tullow rugby club.The lads discuss lots including….Preview of Leinster v La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup finalLeinster's defeat over Munster in the URC last weekend.How Leinster and building a strong homegrown team and cultureWhere Munster are going wrong and how they'll turn it aroundAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 63E63: Carlow wrap up season with Plate Final loss, Munster v Toulouse, Leinster v Leicester and preview the Heineken Cup Semi Final
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Carlow's J2 loss to North Meath/Athboy in the Second's Plate FinalWe review Munster's loss to Toulouse in the Heineken Champions CupWe look back at Leinster's win over Leicester in the Heineken Champions CupPreview Leinster v Toulouse in the Semi-Final of the Heineken Champions CupAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 62E62: Carlow go for a Provincial Plate, previews of Leicester v Leinster and Munster v Toulouse, the Leinster junior team and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Carlow taking on North Meath/Athboy in the Provincial Seconds Plate on Sunday from 3 pm.Preview of Leicester Tigers v Leinster in the Heineken Cup Quarter FinalPreview of Munster v Toulouse in the Heineken Cup Quarter Finals and their new coaching ticket for next seasonThe Leinster Junior team take on Munster on Saturday with Kilkenny's Jake McDonald and Wes Carter involved, we look ahead to thatAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 61E61: Cups and finals for Kilkenny, Tullow and Carlow's men's and women's teams, underage success and Irish women's rugby
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny winning the Towns Cup beating Ashbourne.Tullow winning the Town's PlateTullow Ladies win the Paul Flood cupKilkenny ladies win the Division 5 cupCarlow's J2 team reach the second's plate final after beating KilkennyUnderages success for Carlow, Tullow, and KilkennyThe Irish province's weekend's in the URCDiscussion about Irish women's rugby and about turning professional after they were hammered by EnglandAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 60E60: 20 years since Kilkenny won the Towns Cup, can they do it on Sunday? Women's Rugby and Heineken Cup previews
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Sean O'Brien's retirement from professional rugbyChampions Cup chat, Munster v Exeter, Leinster v Connacht, Graham Rowntree appointmentTullow Women in the Paul Flood cup final v TullamoreKilkenny Women v Tallaght in Division 5 cup finalWe preview the Provincial Towns Cup final between Kilkenny and Ashbourne on Sunday, it's 20 years since they won it lastPreview of the Provincial Towns Plate Semi-Final between Enniscorthy and Tullow on FridayAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 59E59: Kilkenny edge tight Towns Cup clash with Carlow to line up semi final spot against Dundalk, Tullow march on in the Plate, Women's Rugby and Munster v Leinster
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny's win over Carlow in Towns Cup Quarter FinalsPreview of Kilkenny v Dundalk in Towns Cup Semi-FinalTullow's win in the Provincial Towns Plate and J2 cupWomen's rugby, Kilkenny in cup action this weekendMunster V Leinster And lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more.
S1 Ep 58E58: The Big One - Kilkenny v Carlow in the Towns Cup, staying in Division 1A of the League, Tullow men and women and six nations
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny stays in Division 1A of the Leinster League after an impressive win over Wicklow.We preview the biggest game of the season as Kilkenny and Carlow go head to head in the Towns Cup quarter-final.Preview of Tullow v Naas in the Towns Plate this weekendWe discuss the Provincial Towns Cup history and what it means for local clubsWe chat about Tullow ladies and their big win in the Paul Flood CupAnd we chat six nations, Ireland's win over Scotland and where the team is now ahead of the world cupAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more
S1 Ep 57E57: Tullow tumble in Towns Cup, Kilkenny and Carlow to lock horns, Women's rugby and Ireland in the Six Nations
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….1A/1B promotion/relegation playoff between Kilkenny and Wicklow and Kilkenny's win over Edenderry in the Town's CupCarlow's win over Navan in the Towns CupTullow bow out of the Towns Cup after loss to DundalkKilkenny and Tullow women's teams finish up Leinster League campaignsWe look back at Ireland's win over England in the Six NationsPreview of Ireland v Scotland and discuss the team named by Andy FarrellAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more
S1 Ep 56E56: Towns Cup Triumphs, Kilkenny hang on to Division 1A for now, England v Ireland, Women's rugby and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny's league win over Ashbourne sees them avoid automatic relegation.Preview of Kilkenny V Edenderry in the Provincial Town cupCarlow's narrow win over Longford in the Towns Cup and a preview of their game against NavanTullow's win over New Ross in the Towns Cup and a look ahead to their clash with DundalkKilkenny women's clash against Swords in a top of table deciderWe chat about the Ireland team to play England in the Six Nations and how they can beat themKilkenny College's loss to St Marys in the Leinster Senior Schools cup.And lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more
S1 Ep 55E55: Will Kilkenny use another of their nine lives? Tullow and Carlow expecting big Towns Cup battles, Ireland's sloppy win over Italy and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny's showdown with Ashbourne to save their seasonCarlow expecting a bruising encounter with Longford in the Towns CupTullow take on recently promoted New Ross in the Towns CupIreland’s win over Italy, we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the gameAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more
S1 Ep 54E54: Kilkenny's big weekend, Carlow prep for Towns Cup, changes to the Irish team v Italy and Jason Jenkins to Leinster
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….We review last weekend's action including Tullow's loss to BoyneWe preview a crucial game for Kilkenny away to Dundalk as they try to stay in Division 1A and Carlow take on Clondalkin as preparations for the Towns CupAndy Farrell has made a number of changes for the Ireland team v Italy, we discuss the teamWe chat about Leinster's new signing from Munster, Jason JenkinsAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more
S1 Ep 53E53: Ding Dong derby game between Carlow and Tullow, Kilkenny battle to stay up, and the positives after France v Ireland
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Tullow get the bragging rights over Carlow in the J1's but Carlow seconds win the leagueKilkenny in trouble in Division 1A after loss to Ashbourne and a disrupted seasonThis weekend sees Tullow heading for Boyne and Carlow entertain bottom side Clondalkin, we preview the gamesIreland v France, the main talking pointsEd Byrne, Leo Cullen sign contract extensions for LeinsterAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more
S1 Ep 52E52: Kilkenny try to survive, Carlow V Tullow derby, will Ireland survive without Sexton and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….A bad weekend for Carlow and Kilkenny J1's, Tullow men and women's teams pick up good wins.Leinster League previews, Kilkenny fight for survival away to Ashbourne, Carlow and Tullow clash in local derby.Ireland’s win over WalesIreland team to play France, Sexton out, Henshaw and Henderson in.Leinster v EdinburghAnd lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more
S1 Ep 51E51: A mixture between a Bulldozer and Michael Jordan, who's Tom talking about? Leinster League, Champions Cup and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club, and Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny v Bective Leinster League preview.Tullow and Carlow are back to winning ways, we review the games.Tullow women v MU Barnhall & Kilkenny women v De La Salle Palmerston.Champions Cup chat, Leinster beating Bath and Munster beating Wasps, Irish getting stronger in the competition.Ireland’s preparations for Six Nations.And lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act and lots more
S1 Ep 50E50: Healing wounds, avoiding relegation, Leinster's dominance, Munster's direction and the Ireland Six Nations squad
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Review of losses in last weekend’s Leinster League games.Preview of Seapoint v Kilkenny, Tullow v Clondalkin and Carlow v Longford.Women’s rugby, Kilkenny V Athy and Tullow v Port Dara Falcons.Leinster thrash Montpellier in Champions Cup, preview Bath game.Munster's last gasp win over Castres, winning ugly.Ireland Squad is named for Six Nations, the main talking points.And lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act, and lots more.
S1 Ep 49E49: Tullow, Carlow and Kilkenny back in action, Leinster v Montpellier, Munster's signings, Gary Halpin and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….A return to local action, we preview Kilkenny v Monkstown, Tullow v Cill Dara and Wicklow v Carlow in the Leinster League.We preview Leinster v Montpellier in the Champions Cup and discuss Dan Leavy being injured again.We look back at Munster v Ulster and look ahead to their Champions Cup game this weekend.We chat about Munster’s signings this week including RG Snyman.And the annual Ireland v England game which this year will be a tribute to Gary Halpin.And lots more......Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act, and lots more.
S1 Ep 48E48: Leinster League games cancelled, Youths games, Munster in trouble, Covid plays havoc with URC and Champions Cup
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Leinster League games cancelled this weekend due to covid cases, Kilkenny, Carlow, and Tullow’s games are off.Youths Rugby over the Christmas period, plenty of action for the local clubs.Munster Rugby and the problems there getting worse, we discuss Johann Van Graan leaving for Bath, who takes over and when?Covid cancellations of Champions Cup and URC games.Leinster v Montpellier, was it fair to give the french side the points even though Leinster had a team ready to play.And lots more.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act, and lots more.
S1 Ep 47E47: Kilkenny, Tullow and Carlow beaten, Montpellier v Leinster, Johann van Graan leaving Munster, Women's Rugby and more
This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny's loss to Suttonians in the Leinster League.Tullow beaten by Wicklow.Carlow's loss to Mullingar.Women's and Youth rugby update.Leinster team for Montpellier, weakened through covid (Game cancelled after the podcast was recorded). Johann Van Graan leaving Munster, where does it leave the province?IRFU's response to the Irish women’s team's letter.Don't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act, and lots more.