The Knock On Rugby Podcast

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 wins ugly against Gorey but picks up injuries.Suttonians v Kilkenny preview.Tullow beaten by a late penalty by Mullingar, we also discuss their injury list.Tullow v Wicklow preview.Carlow continue their good form beating Cill Dara.Carlow v Mullingar previewWe preview Leinster V Bath in the Heineken Champions Cup and Wasps v Munster.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.

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’s narrow win over Tullow in the local derby & preview of the Cill Dara game.Kilkenny’s game called off over covid in the opposition club, no games played for five weeks, they play Gorey this weekend.Covid disruption in the Leinster League.Leinster losing to Ulster and a preview of Leinster v ConnachtMunster getting stuck in South Africa with covid cases, and the Heineken Champions Cup games, what happens next?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.

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 v Ashbourne Leinster League previewCarlow v Tullow Leinster League PreviewLadies RugbyA look back at the talking points for Ireland v ArgentinaTadgh Furlong signs a three year deal with the IRFUStephen Larkham leaving Munster, Van Graan not doing the businessClub Community Rugby Officers and their valueDon'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.

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….Ireland's win over the All BlacksWe preview Ireland V Argentina In the Ireland half-back pairings, will Conor Murray and Joey Carbery revert to a slower kicking game?Is it disrespectful to sing during the Haka?Carlow v Tullow, the local derby takes place next weekYouths rugbyDon'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.

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's incredible comeback and savage win over Boyne.Tullow's game with Longford called off with ten minutes to go because of behaviour on the sideline, the Leinster branch are involved now.Kilkenny’s game was called off too due to covid cases.We discuss referee abuse in general and is it on the rise?We review Ireland V Japan and preview Ireland v All Blacks.Ireland women’s rugby and the current issues.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.

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 lost to Seapoint after having a good lead.Carlow come up short in Longford.Tullow get the better of Clondalkin, return of Willie O’Brien.Preview next round of games, Carlow v Boyne, Longford v Tullow, Bective v Kilkenny.Preview of Ireland V Japan and the team selection & main talking points.Discussion over the Irish and provinces style of play and what needs to be done to develop it across the country.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.

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….J1 rugby returns this weekend for the local teams who are looking to get back to winning ways.Women’s rugby on the up locally.Local players dominate the South East squads.Leinster and Connacht's impressive wins in the URC and what went wrong with Munster.Jack Carty and why he’s not in the Ireland squad.Should we bring back the Ireland A teams to give up and coming stars an international run out?We need more referees! the lads discuss a shortage of the whistleblowers.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.

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, Kilkenny and Tullow ship losses in the Leinster LeagueNo games this weekend for the men, the women’s team are out thoughWe discuss the pressure of the Leinster league and how a loss can send your season into a spiral The lads talk about their clubs ambitions for the next few yearsAnd the Irish Squad has been named for the November Internationals, no Ed Byrne, Simon Zebo is back and we discuss the other talking points.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.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny beat Dundalk in a poor gameCarlow hammer Clondalkin to keep 100% recordTullow beaten at home by Boyne, they’re missing experienced playersPreview of weekend’s action for the clubsYouths and Women’s teamsLeinster beat Zebre, Harry Byrne’s injury a cause for concernSexton still the out half to beat, Jack Carty said he’s the man to take over the 10 jersey but where are we realistically?RG Snyman injured again for Munster, blow to the provinceAnd the lads debate the name of County Carlow Football Club, or is it Carlow Rugby Club, or Carlow Football Club?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.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Carlow’s wins over Mullingar in J1 and J2 in the Leinster LeaguePreview of Kilkenny v DundalkPreview of Clondalkin v CarlowPreview of Tullow v BoyneYouths and Ladies team gamesJohnny Tobin coming out of retirement for TullowTullow’s Cillian Redmond signs for London IrishLeinster V Dragons reviewMunster v Stormers review70’s porn star moustaches & going from videoing a game to playing in itDon'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.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….A look back at Kilkenny and Tullow’s games last weekendPreview of Carlow v Mullingar this weekend in the Leinster LeagueReview and preview of women’s and youth gamesKilkenny College beaten narrowly in the Leinster Schools Junior CupTom Daly in Connacht, will he make the Irish camp again?Munster Management pivot?Leinster front row experimentsPlayers leaving to go abroad, who could the provinces lose?Women’s rugby and why there should be more investment into it from kids up to adult level.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.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Review of the first weekend of Leinster League games and other club action.Preview the games this weekend.50 man panel named for Irish rugby camp, no Simon Zebo.Johnny Sexton, is it time to see him dropped from the Ireland squad to bring youth through?Leinster v Vodacom Bulls preview in United Rugby Championship.Munster and what's needed for them to be back at the top table.Up and coming talent in Leinster and Munster.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.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….The Leinster League gets underway, we preview Carlow, Kilkenny and Tullow's gamesThe Tullow ladies face Old Belvedere in the Paul Flood cup semi final Tullow are to host the finals of the Paul Flood and Paul Cusack competitionsWe discuss the controversy over the changing facilities for the provincial women’s teams that made the news.Tom Crotty talks about how the Rhino team is getting on (Tullow/Carlow combined)The Ireland women’s senior team, what happened in their world cup qualifier and what issues there are.New signings for the provinces including Duane Vermeulen for UlsterSean O’Brien was in action in a pre-season friendly against ConnachtAnd the lads have a few tales about marking pitches for gamesDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your GAA, we have the clash act, all things MMA, and lots more.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Tullow’s 50th anniversary this year and their 100th anniversary in 7 years time?, explain that one! Lack of players available means a number of women’s and youths cup games didn’t go ahead.Tullow and Carlow combine to become Rhino Rugby in U14 and U16 girls grades.Women’s rugby getting more profile and women’s sport on the up.The start of the Leinster League soon, are the teams ready for action?Players at clubs coming out of retirement to run out in the club colours again.Players used to keep going into their 40’s, why doesn’t it happen anymore?Carlow in the AIL, the good old days.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, all things MMA, and lots more.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club and Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Kilkenny’s win over the Carlow J2’s in an epic first game back.Upcoming training matches between Kilkenny, Carlow and Tullow.New players in and out of Carlow and Tullow.Kilkenny college and the work being done there with their teams.Covid restrictions lifting, what does it mean for local clubs.Artificial pitches, why young lads love them and the older lads don’t.Sean O’Brien and Tom Daly go head to head in London Irish v Connacht friendlyLeinster move early season games to the Aviva, the lads prefer RDS for atmosphere.Carlow Rugby’s skydiving fund raiser at the weekend.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, all things MMA, and lots more.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club, and Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club.The lads discuss lots including….Pre-season training and the slow start to the season.No South East Cup this year, it should be prioritised.Numbers available to teams, players in and out.Rebuilding their teams after covid.Youths leaving their clubs for the bright lights of Dublin, how can they retain their players?No feeder schools rugby in Kilkenny, hard to get it off the ground.How Kilkenny hurler Adrian Mullen would be playing for Leinster if he stuck at the rugby.Sorting out the seasons between sports, rugby, soccer, and GAA, can they work together?Leinster underage teams with big local representation on 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, all things MMA, and lots more.

This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pim talk about lots including….The Lions loss to the Springboks in the final test.What players stood out in the final game.Should Warren Gatland be the next Lion's coach or is it time for a change?Lack of interest in this Lions tour, should the competition be scrapped?The Irish rugby team's busy calendar including four games against the All Blacks.Which positions on the Ireland team need nailing down?The Colm O'Shea cup, a new junior pre-season tournament for Carlow, Kilkenny, and Tullow clubs.

This is The Knock On, KCLR, and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne, former Leinster captain Chris Pim, and Tullow Rugby’s Johnny Tobin talk about lots including….The dire second test, and why the Lions lost to South AfricaSix changes to the Lion’s team for the final test, will it make a differencePlayers not making an impact on the tourPlayers not being used for any of the games on the tour and why it’s wrongThe Springboks missing two key players, will it help the Lions?How the Lions will aim to beat South AfricaRassie Erasmus being called in front of World Rugby, does he have a point though?Our predictions for the final test.

This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pim talk about lots including….How the Lions won the first test over South AfricaPlayer performances, the good and the not so goodSpringbok's coach Rassie Erasmus and his off-field anticsAnalysing the Lions team selected for this weekHow the Lions will beat South Africa and wrap up the seriesDon't forget to visit scoreline.ie for more on rugby, and of course, if you’re into your gaa, we’ve the clash act, all things MMA, and lots more.

Welcome to the Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne, former Leinster captain Chris Pim, and Tullow rugby’s Johnny Tobin talk about lots including….The Lions team selection for the first test, has Gatland got it right?The balance of players on the pitch and the benchWhat Warren Gatland’s possible thinking is with the team selectionWhere The Lions will hope to beat the Springboks, we look at tacticsThe Heineken Champions Cup draw and new format, Leinster’s group.And more......

This is The Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne, former Leinster captain Chris Pim, and Tullow rugby’s Johnny Tobin about lots including….• Ireland’s win over the US and the blooding of new players• The Lion's hammering of the Sharks in a facile game• The Lions get a wakeup call from the so-called Springbok "A" side• Alun Wyn Jones makes a miraculous recovery to re-join the Lions• Ronan Kelleher joins up with the Lions• Looking ahead to this weekend’s game against the Stormers• Picking the Lions test teamAnd lots more....

Hello and welcome to the Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne, former Leinster captain Chris Pim, and Tullow rugby’s Johnny Tobin about lots including….Ireland’s win over Japan and the stand out playersIreland’s game against the U.S and the new capsThe Lions are hit with covidLions having to play the Cell C Sharks twiceIs the Lions tour in trouble and should it have gone ahead?Kilkenny's Tim Corkery and the Irish U20’sTullow, Carlow, and Kilkenny club players playing provincial underage.

Hello and welcome to the Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pim talk about lots including….The Ireland U20’s loss to England on Thursday, Tim Corkery from Kilkenny was involvedIreland and the team to play Japan in the Summer Series in the Aviva Stadium - Ed Byrne involved, no Tom Daly.The opening British & Irish Lions game against Japan and the news around thatThe Opening Lions game against the Sigma Lions in South AfricaAnd lots more....

Welcome to the Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne talks to Carlow Rugby Club member Tom CrottyThey chat about:Developments at the club and freshening up after lockdownSummer touch rugby tournamentThe Bee's which is their all-inclusive special needs tag rugby teamUnderage boys and girls teamsThe J1, J2, and J3 teams and how they’re shaping upPRO’s Tom Daly, Ed, and Bryan Byrne and how they help out at the club150 year anniversary coming upAims for the new seasonAnd lots more....

In this episode, Stephen Byrne talks to Tullow Rugby Clubs Johnny Tobin.They chat about:Developments at the club, a new 4g pitch, two grass pitches, and a new car parkUnderage touch rugby at the club and numbers getting involvedThe men & women’s teams and how they’re coping and shaping up for next seasonPlayers coming through and those involved with Leinster underage teamsCharlie Ward and how he’s getting on with ConnachtCarlow’s representation in pro rugby, Tom Daly, Ed Byrne, Bryan Byrne, and Sean O’BrienJohnny’s thoughts on Leinster, Ireland, and the LionsAnd lots more.....

In this episode, Stephen Byrne talks to Kilkenny Rugby Club PRO and former player James Blanchfield.They chat about:Summer tag rugbyCovid LockdownMen's teams returning to trainingTheir plans for women's rugbyTim Corkery being capped by Leinster Willie Duggan and the club becoming a Lion's "club of origin"Gary Halpin's deathAnd lots more.....

In this episode of The Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast., Stephen Byrne and Chris Pimm talk to Carlow man and Leinster and Ireland prop Ed Byrne.During the interview we chat about:* Playing for Carlow underage with his twin brother Bryan and progressing up through the Leinster and Irish underage ranks.* Carlow when they had Felipe Contepomi on their books during their heyday in the AIL.* Playing for Leinster and the competition for places and the environment in the club.* Being capped for Ireland and training under Andy Farrell and Paul O’Connell.* This season's PRO 14 win and the Champions Cup semi-final loss to La Rochelle.* The Lion's Tour and keeping in contact with his Carlow friends Tom Daly, Sean O’Brien, and more.

On the Knock on, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast this week:Stephen Byrne chats exclusively to Carlow man and Connacht rugby player Tom Daly.We talk about his younger years playing Gaelic football and rugby, representing Leinster and Ireland underage, his time in the Leinster academy and senior team, and then moving across to Connacht.We talk about the work being done at Connacht rugby and Bundee Aki being called up for the Lions.And he talks about his aspirations for the Irish senior team and more.

On this week’s episode of the Knock-On, KCLR’s rugby podcast on Scoreline.ie with Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pimm:We preview the champions cup final between Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle and Toulouse.We analyze Leinster’s Rainbow cup win over Ulster and Connacht’s impressive win over Munster in Thomond Park.James Cronin is to depart Munster while Connacht’s Stephen Fitzgerald is being forced to retire at the age of 25.And we chat about fans being allowed back into stadiums, Eir Sports wrapping up at the end of the season, and the future of rugby broadcasting, and we talk about Australia’s bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Welcome to the Knock on, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast.Join Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pim every week talking all things rugby, local, provincial and international.This week, we talk about the new rainbow cup fixtures that have been released, Leinster's win over Connacht, and their game against Ulster this weekend.We discuss Tadhg Furlong's contract renewal, Quinn Roux leaving Connacht, and Jack Regan joining the Ospreys.Is Johnny Sexton being wrapped up in cotton wool now having not been selected for the lions?And we talk about the summer internationals against Japan and the USA and how they will help bring some younger players through.

Hello and welcome to the Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast.Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pim are here every week to chat all things rugby, local, provincial and national.This week, it’s all about the Lions Tour as Warren Gatland names his 37 man squad to tour South Africa.We chat about the Irish players included and those who missed out. And talk about the balance of the squad through the different positions and who could be the back up’s should any players be injured.

On the show, we’re going to preview the Heineken Champions Cup Semi-Final between La Rochelle and Leinster this Sunday. We’ll go through the teams and assess where both side's strengths and weaknesses are ahead of this huge game.We discuss Twickenham being picked to host this year's final and they’re going to let in 10,000 fans but from where?We chat about the Lions too, the team will be picked this week and we chat about what Irish players we think will be there and how it will all balance out.And we chat about Leinster’s loss to Munster last weekend in their opening Rainbow cup game.

Hello and welcome to the Knock on, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast.On the show, we talk about the PRO 14 Rainbow Cup competition being split this week over travel restrictions on the South African teams.We talk about the three new rule trials being introduced this weekend as well including bringing on a new player 20 minutes after a red card.We preview Leinster V Munster in their opening Rainbow Cup game.Johnny Sexton has been ruled out for a few weeks for concussion and has been to see an expert, what does that mean for him and his future.The Irish Women’s team takes on Italy next in the Six Nations, we chat about that and their huge loss to France and the gulf between professional and amateur.And we discuss Michael Bent retiring from Leinster and Ronan O Gara’s promotion at La Rochelle.

Welcome to the Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast with Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pimm.On the show, we talk about Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final win over Exeter and look ahead to the semi-final against Ronan O Gara's La Rochelle, We talk about the Irish women’s team hammering of Wales in the Six Nations.There are tons of comings and goings with contracts in Leinster, and Munster has brought back Simon Zebo.We discuss the lions coaching appointments, nominations for European player of the year, and Leinster going to trial antigen tests to bring supporters back to the RDS.

On the show, we talk about Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final against Exeter, whether Leinster would have preferred to play Toulon last week for match sharpness, Munster loss to Toulouse and Ronan O Gara and La Rochelle.

On the show, we talk about Leinster’s PRO 14 final win over Munster, we have a look at the game plan, players, and how it happened.We also talk about the future of Munster rugby, are they going backward or is it just a blip? We also preview Leinster’s Champions cup game against Toulon.

On this week's episode of the Knock-On, Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pimm look back at Ireland's win over England in the Six Nations and the stand-out performers for Ireland.They also preview the Guinness PRO 14 final between Leinster and Munster and chat about the Rainbow Cup which will take place from late April.They also chat about the Lions tour, who's possibly on the plane, and more.

On the show, we talk about CJ Stander's surprising retirement announcement, we talk about the Ireland team named for the final six nations game against England and the English themselves.We also talk about Kilkenny man Tim Corkery getting his first Leinster cap and his second and we chat about Leinster signing Leo Cullen, Stuart Lancaster, and the management team up to new contracts.

Stephen Byrne and Chris Pimm chat through the Ireland team that has been named to play Scotland in the Six Nations. Keith Earls one-year contract with the IRFU is discussed, the Six Nations being bought into by CVC and the knock-on effect it will have to fans and putting the game behind the paywall.We discuss Kilkenny-man Tim Corkery and his possible senior debut for Leinster off the bench against Zebre.Leinster's PRO14 win over Ulster last weekend and the number of cards that were handed out during the game make an appearance.And we chat about the Champions Cup draw made during the week.Keep up to date online at scoreline.ie.

It's another episode of The Knock On, KCLR's rugby podcast through Scoreline.ie.This week Stephen Byrne is chatting to the former Leinster back row and captain Chris Pimm about Ireland's Six Nations showing against Italy - what were the positives and what did Ireland do wrong?We'll chat through the matchday squad and how they all performed, Ireland's upcoming Six Nations clash with Scotland, the rescheduled game with France and the Covid cases in the French camp.Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony have had their contracts extended by the IRFU and we'll look at Leinster's top-of-the-table clash against Ulster in the PRO14 this weekend.It's The Knock On, now streaming, with rugby updates across the week online at Scoreline.ie.

With the passing of former Irish international Gary Halpin, we're joined by Shane Byrne, Mick Galwey and more to hear thoughts on stories on one of the big men in Irish rugby.On this edition of The Knock On you'll hear fromMick Galwey - formerly Munster and IrelandShane Byrne - formerly Leinster and IrelandChris Pimm - former Leinster captainIan Dowling - formerly Munster and IrelandFor more rugby news across the week, check scoreline.ie.

On this edition of The Knock On rugby podcast from Scoreline.ie, we're talking Six Nations rugby, Ireland's depth of players, the ongoing debate over the number 10 spot, Johnny Sexton's retirement and the return of Joey Carbery to Munster.Former Munster and Ireland man Mick Galway shares his thoughts on why Ireland just aren't gelling together for the Six Nations, former Leinster captain Chris Pimm gives his views on the Irish team named to face Italy while Kilkenny man - also former Munster and Ireland player - Ian Dowling offers his thoughts on Ireland taking chances, or not, on blooding younger players.Catch up on all our rugby coverage across the week online at Scorleine.ie or on KCLR's Scoreline sports show, weekends from 2pm.

For this bonus edition of Scoreline Extra (now becoming The Knock On), we're honing in on matters rugby following Ireland's disappointing start to the 2021 Guinness Six Nations.There's plenty of debate around Irish rugby circles at the moment given Ireland's opening two defeats for this year's tournament.Our Stephen Byrne is joined by former Leinster back row, Chris Pimm, to talk about a few of the big points in rugby at the moment includingthe successor to Johnny Sexton Ireland's lack of a game plan under Andy Farrellthe depth of players at all levels, in particular, the forwardswhat makes a good back-rowerthe gulf in quality from our world-class players to some of those in the current Irish squadand moreYou can catch Scoreline live every Saturday and Sunday on KCLR from 2 pm or subscribe now to the Scoreline Extra podcast to make sure you don't miss out on any of the show's best bits, featured interviews and one-off specials.