Show overview
The Red 78 with Alan Quinlan & Fiona Hayes has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 164 episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 41 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-IE-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 39 episodes published. Published by The Rugby Channel.
From the publisher
Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join forces with Ruairi O'Hagan to bring you all the latest analysis, interviews, news and top stories from all across the province, every week here on The Red 78! Off The Ball members get full access to the podcast. For more information on where you can become a member, check out offtheball.com/join
Latest Episodes
View all 164 episodesThe Red 78 | Leinster loom as Reds win in Cork | Ep.163
The Red 78 | Ulster draw, Racing come to Cork, Axel remembered | Ep.162
The Red 78 | Charlie O'Shea shines against Bulls | Ep. 161
The Red 78 | Munster lose on opening day, Peter O'Mahony's comments | Ep.160
The Red 78 Unlocked | That's All, Folks! | Ep. 159
The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster prepare to run with the Bulls | Ep. 158
The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster book quarter final spot | Ep. 157
The Red 78 | Connacht conquer mediocre Munster | Ep.156
The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster see off Ulster | Ep.155
The Red 78 Unlocked | Randle appointment fallout, Reds win big against Benetton | Ep. 154
The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster crash out against Exeter | Ep. 153

S3 Ep 153The Red 78 Unlocked | Improved Munster fall short against the Bulls | Ep. 152
On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Ruairi O'Hagan join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the improved performance and two bonus points picked up in the defeat to the Bulls in South Africa. There's a preview of the Challenge Cup clash with Exeter, and discussions on the voluntary redundancy programme announced by Munster, and the plans to stage another Champions Cup game in Cork at Páirc uí Chaoimh.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join******The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.******The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

S3 Ep 152The Red 78 | Munster devoured by Sharks | Ep. 151
Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to dicssus Munster’s big defeat away to the Sharks. They discuss where the Reds go from here, look ahead to the clash with the Bulls, and pay tribute to Niall Scannell who will be retiring at the end of the season.

S3 Ep 151The Red 78 Unlocked | Rusty Munster see off Zebre | Ep. 150
Off the Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the Reds' win over Zebre, and to talk about Mike Prendergast's departure from the club at the end of the season. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

S3 Ep 150The Red 78 Unlocked | Warriors win Scotstoun Battle | Ep. 149
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to URC leaders Glasgow Warriors - Munster's 7th defeat in 9 games. We'll also look at Ireland's trip to France in the Six Nations opener. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

S3 Ep 149The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster just about slay the Dragons | Ep. 148
Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster’s hard fought win over the Dragons in atrocious weather conditions in Cork, to talk about Sean Edogbo’s debut and to look ahead to the clash away to an inform Glasgow Warriors side.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

S3 Ep 148The Red78 Unlocked | Munster crash out of the Champions Cup | Ep. 147
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the bitterly disappointing defeat to Castres in the Champions Cup, analysing what went wrong and what needs to improve. There's a preview of the clash with the Dragons in Cork, and a discussion on Clayton McMillan being linked with the All Blacks job.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

S3 Ep 147The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster pay the penalty | Ep. 146
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the narrow defeat to Toulon, the decision to award THAT penalty, and Saturday's clash with Castres. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

S3 Ep 146The Red 78 Unlocked | Interpro Woes | Ep. 145
Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeats to Ulster and Leinster, and to look ahead to Sunday’s Champions Cup clash with Toulon.Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

S3 Ep 145The Red 78 | Clayton McMillan Interview | Ep .144
In a special edition of The Red 78 Podcast, the Red 78 crew are joined by Munster boss Clayton McMillan to talk about the season so far, settling in to Ireland, building his team and more. -
