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The Red 78 Ep. 55 | Inter-pro Invincibles, Toulouse toughness & SA awaiting | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

It was a winning weekend for Niamh and her women's team as they took home the inter-pro title! Meanwhile, the men had a more difficult task against a big Toulouse side in France! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jan 23, 202339 min

The Red 78 Ep. 54 | A view from the stands & a doubly good weekend! | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

We're changing things up slightly this week and getting some thoughts from the most important piece of the Munster family - the fans! MRSC member Ray O'Brien joins Quinny and Niamh to give us a view from the stands and then dive into what was an excellent weekend for both Munster senior sides. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jan 17, 202342 min

The Red 78 Ep. 53 | Healy heading to Scotland, Champions Cup build-up & the women's inter-pros kick off!

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have all the latest from the world of Munster Rugby on episode 53 of the Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jan 10, 202344 min

The Red 78 Ep. 52 | Positive progressions, inter-provincial transfers & fortunate future fixtures | Quinlan & Briggs

Quinny and Niamh are back for the first pod of the New Year! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jan 3, 202343 min

The Red 78 Ep. 51 | Are Munster on the right track? 'Incredibly good' Leinster | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

It's episode 51 to close out 2022. As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from a festive clash with Leinster on St. Stephen's Day. (00:00-02:00) Quinny on dealing with being spotted in the crowd. (02:00-05:00) Fans on the pod? (05:00-07:30) Leinster 'different gravy'. (07:30-13:00) What do the fans think? (13:00-19:00) Half-back pressure. (19:00-22:00) Munster work-rate. (22:00-28:00) Crucial refereeing decisions. (28:00-30:00) Star of the week. (30:00-35:00) Ravenhill New Year's test. (35:00-38:00) Will Munster have a better 2023? Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 28, 202238 min

The Red 78 Ep. 50! | Playing on the edge & how to change the ref's perception | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

We've made it to EPISODE 50! As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from an exciting weekend of European action! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 20, 202243 min

The Red 78 Ep.49 | Toulouse too much, Saints on Sunday & Ridley's rebuttal | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

European fixtures are back and so are Niamh Briggs & Alan Quinlan with episode 49 of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 13, 202246 min

The Red 78 Ep.48 | Fast-start fears, the Toulouse tornado & Quinny's 'Star of the Week'!

The Champions Cup is about to get underway and off the back of another solid Munster performance on Friday, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have everything you should be looking out for! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 6, 202240 min

The Red 78 Ep. 47 | A progressive inter-pro, the selection situation & the future for Frisch?

It's been a positive weekend for Munster and Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are only delighted to be along with the latest episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Nov 29, 202242 min

The Red 78 Ep.46 | Concussions, Crowley's contribution & Connacht are coming to town | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

With no Munster game to review, Quinny and Niamh have a look back at the Autumn internationals and how the southern contingent got on, there's a once-off return of 'Are you watching Andy Farrell?' and they look ahead to Connacht's visit to Thomond this Saturday. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Nov 22, 202240 min

The Red 78 Ep.45 | Munster not getting carried away after SA win, tributes to Jerry Holland, more games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh?

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pay tribute to former Ireland international and coach Jerry Holland before reminiscing on Munster’s triumph over South Africa and awarding their gold star of the week. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Nov 15, 202238 min

The Red 78 Ep.44 | CJ Stander talks life after retirement, memories of Axel Foley and explains what Munster fans mean to him

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined by special guest and former Munster and Ireland star CJ Stander to talk about his life post retirement from rugby, what it was like to return, the strengths and weaknesses of his coaches over the years and most importantly what the Munster/Irish rugby fanbase are really like! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Nov 8, 202247 min

The Red 78 Ep.43 | Refereeing inconsistencies, implications if Munster weren’t to make the Champions Cup and who starts for Ireland?

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs talk about Munster’s recent defeat to Ulster, the lay of the land after the first seven games and look forward to Ireland’s upcoming clash vs South Africa. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Nov 1, 202246 min

The Red 78 Ep.42 | Green shoots, the blue wall & a must, must, must win!

Munster came out the wrong end of one interpro, but what can be learned for Ulster at home this weekend? Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown on this week's Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Oct 25, 202242 min

The Red 78 Ep.41 | Leinster look ahead | Strength of the bench | Is Casey our no.9?

It's a big week for Munster with Leinster waiting in the Aviva on Saturday, Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the preview and reaction from the Bulls on this week's Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Oct 18, 202241 min

The Red 78 Ep.40 | Time for patience, momentum killers vs Connacht and a need for more leadership? | Quinlan and Briggs

Following Friday's loss to Connacht Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs break down what went wrong for Munster, question whether now is the time for patience in order for the squad to rebuild and also award Quinny's gold star of the week. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]!

Oct 11, 202244 min

The Red 78 Ep.39 | A win at last, coming Connacht & Quinny's Gold Star of the Week!

Munster have finally got their first win of the URC season and who better to break it down than Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Oct 4, 202243 min

The Red 78 Ep.38 | Munster's misery, Rowntree rants & undercooked physicality? | Quinlan & Briggs

After a dreadful week for the southern province, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are breaking down all the reasons, excuses and silver linings. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Sep 27, 202238 min

The Red 78 Ep.37 | A happy losing bonus | Emerging Ireland exodus | Quinlan & Briggs

Munster's season is officially underway and so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are in their element on this week's Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Sep 20, 202241 min

The Red 78 Ep.36 | Munster's realistic targets, coaches changes & Cardiff calling | Quinlan & Briggs

The new rugby season is almost upon us, so once again Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan are back with The Red 78 to fulfil all your Munster analysis and preview needs! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Sep 13, 202240 min

The Red 78 Ep. 35 | Ulster season finale | Consistency, coaching and skillset review | Farewell to Johann van Graan | Quinlan & Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs reflected on the season that’s been for Munster, their highlights and low points as well as a look forward to the future and what needs to improve. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jun 7, 202244 min

The Red 78 Ep. 34 | Ulster URC preview | Recovering from Toulouse and Leinster turmoil | Denis Leamy Coaching Rumours | Quinlan & Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs look ahead to Munster’s make or break URC clash with Ulster, talk about the emotional impact of the Toulouse and Leinster losses and give their thoughts on the potential appointment of Denis Leamy to the backroom team. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

May 31, 202239 min

The Red 78 Ep. 33 | Munster’s psychological block Vs Leinster | Player attitude post game | Coaching problems | Quinlan & Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs dissect what went wrong for Munster during their 35-25 loss to Leinster at the weekend, whether the issue was a long term structural failure or a coaching issue and also the content attitudes of the players after the defeat. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

May 24, 202241 min

The Red 78 Ep.32 | Will Munster deserve the URC? | The Leinster template | Changing provincial rivalries | Quinlan & Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs breakdown Munster's URC campaign so far and whether they'd deserve to fight it out for the trophy if they lose a 7th league game this weekend, what template they need to employ to upset a second-string Leinster and are the provincial rivalries really what they used to be? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

May 18, 202238 min

The Red 78 Ep.31 | Heartbreak in the Aviva | Positives from the negatives | Prendergast excitement

Still holding back tears from Saturday's devastating defeat to Toulouse, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan brave the pain and do a deep dive into what went wrong, what can be learned and where do Munster go now? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

May 10, 202241 min

The Red 78 Ep.30 | The MRSC | How to stop Dupont and Ntamack | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

On this week's podcast Quinny and Niamh were joined by Chairman of the Munster Rugby Supporters Club, Mark Meehan. Possibly an underappreciated part of the Munster match-day machine, he explained everything that goes into making the experience as good as possible for all involved and why you should get yourself signed up for next season! Niamh also discusses a hectic end to this year's Six Nations and they look at what Munster can do to tackle Toulouse this weekend! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

May 3, 202245 min

The Red 78 Ep.29 | Carbery's confidence | The plane to NZ | Frisch Freshness

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are on hand with the latest episode of The Red 78 to break down Munster's great win against Ulster, who deserves to make the summer tour and the brilliant bit of business done to sign Antoine Frisch. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Apr 26, 202238 min

The Red 78 Ep.28 | Exeter exiled from Thomond | The Stadium Situation | Ulster in the URC #TheRed78

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have full reaction to Munster's Champions Cup victory over Exeter, what lies ahead in the shape of Ulster in the URC and give their thoughts on the implications of Ed Sheeran's upcoming gigs on the use of Thomond Park. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Apr 19, 202240 min

The Red 78 Ep. 27 | Head Coach Rowntree | "Munster live on the history of the province, and he gets that!"| Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Fresh from the breaking news that Graham Rowntree has finally been announced as Munster's new Head Coach, Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs bring you all their thoughts on this week's episode of The Red 78 - Who slots in around him? How does he need to change his relationship with the players? What level of success should be expected of him next season? Fear not, there's also a full breakdown of the first leg of Munster's Champions Cup battle with Exeter and a look ahead to the return fixture this weekend! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Apr 12, 202240 min

The Red 78 Ep.26 | A difficult derby, clean-out crack down & Exeter in Europe | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

After a difficult derby day for Munster, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown and analysis on this week's episode of The Red 78! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Apr 6, 202243 min

The Red 78 Ep. 25 | Ireland's penalty pressures | The Leinster/Munster Derby | Top two thoughts

Fresh from her first weekend as an Ireland coach, Niamh Briggs is as always alongside Alan Quinlan to bring you all the Munster rugby analysis, breakdown and updates you could ever want! What was learnt from Benneton? Is a top two URC finish possibly in sight? Where does Leinster vs. Munster rank in the world of sporting derbies? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Mar 29, 202241 min

The Red 78 Ep. 24 | Graham Rowntree | The ongoing appointment process, "Messy December" & coaching through criticism | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

On this week's Red 78, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined by current Munster forwards coach and potentially soon head coach, Graham Rowntree. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Mar 23, 202235 min

The Red 78 Ep. 23 | Carbery's place in Munster, Kendellen keeps shining and the little task of the Lions. | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Quinny and Niamh are along as ever with episode 23 of The Red 78 podcast, with all your Munster Rugby fix! Does Joey Carbery deserve his starting spot once he returns from international duty, should Alex Kendellen be on Andy Farrell's radar and have Munster already weathered the worst of the South African URC storm? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Mar 15, 202241 min

The Red 78 Ep.22 | Peak Passing | A Farrell for Farrell | Altitude Attitude

Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have all the analysis after Munster's brilliant win last weekend and how they'll fare playing at altitude in South Africa over the next two weeks. Quinny picks this week's nomination for 'Andy Farrell, are you watching??' and how many Munstermen will make the cut for England this weekend? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Mar 8, 202242 min

The Red 78 Ep.21 | Billy Holland | Munster memories, changing coaches & retiring on a high!

With no URC game to chat about and a fairly horrendous Six Nations affair, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have rolled out the reinforcements on this week's episode of The Red 78 with Munster rugby legend Billy Holland joining the pod for a chat! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Mar 1, 202248 min

The Red 78 Ep.20 | Stats vs. reality, The 200 Cap Club & Zebo's need for speed | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

On the 20th episode of The Red 78, Quinny and Niamh dive into the statistical situation of Munster's win over Edinburgh at the weekend and why they don't always reflect the full picture. They mark David Kilcoyne's entry into the 200 cap club and discuss why Simon Zebo should be back on Andy Farrell's radar. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Feb 22, 202240 min

The Red 78 Ep.19 | Munster outmuscled, Buckley's time to shine & 'ferocious' Ireland | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are along for episode 19 of The Red 78 to bring you all the latest on what's going on in the world of Munster Rugby! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Feb 16, 202235 min

The Red 78 Ep. 18 | Niamh's new job, Glasgow goals & hopes for Hodnett! | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Don't worry, she hasn't ditched us! Newly named Ireland assistant coach Niamh Briggs is as ever, alongside Alan Quinlan for this week's episode of The Red 78! We get your thoughts on how the Munster men are doing with Ireland, breakdown John Hodnett's significance in the back row and preview this weekend's URC trip away to Glasgow on Friday. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Feb 8, 202242 min

The Red 78 Ep.17 | Promising youth | Deserving O'Donoghue| Six Nations starting predictions | Quinlan & Briggs

Quinny and Niamh breakdown the promise of youth seen against Zebre, why Jack O'Donoghue should be on Andy Farrell's radar and just how many Munster players should make it into Ireland's starting 15 on Saturday? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Feb 2, 202234 min

The Red 78 Ep.16 | Justifying criticism, the case for Gavin Coombes & De Allende to follow JVG? | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

On this week's episode, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs run through your thoughts on whether criticism of Munster is justified, Quinny introduces our new segment "Andy Farrell, are you watching??" and do Munster fans have the right to feel more aggrieved by Damien De Allende's potential move to Bath with JVG, as opposed to a return to Japan? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jan 25, 202233 min

The Red 78 Ep.15 | Improving efficiency, the fear of Thomond & what makes a rugby legend? | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Niamh and Quinny are back with the 15th episode of The Red 78 podcast to dissect the weekend's hit and miss win over Castres, the importance of bringing the fear of Thomond Park back to Europe and what exactly constitutes a 'legend' of Munster rugby? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jan 18, 202240 min

The Red 78 Ep.14 | Uniting against Ulster, Zebo's zinger & the cast for Castres | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

On this week's episode of The Red 78, Niamh and Quinny discuss Van Graan's pre-match remarks, the uphill battle for a win against Ulster and how Munster can tackle Castres more effectively this time around. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week!

Jan 12, 202237 min

The Red 78 Ep.13 | Rowntree remains, pointless penalties & the potential uphill battle of Ulster | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Quinny and Niamh are back after a disappointing loss for Munster away to Connacht in the Sportsgrounds. They also look ahead to the challenge facing them in Ulster on Saturday and react to the breaking news that Graham Rowntree is set to remain with the province until 2024! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel now to get new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jan 4, 202239 min

The Red 78 Ep.12 | Conor, Contracts and Connacht | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Quinny and Niamh are back for another interpro-preview, the discuss Conor Murray's recent re-signing with the province and all the other rumours floating about in the Christmas contract chaos! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 29, 202130 min

The Red 78 Ep.11 | Munster's mitigation, Kidney questions & the late loss of Leinster | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs break down Munster's underwhelming win at home to Castres, why we need to take it with a pinch of salt, the rumours surrounding Declan Kidney's potential return to Munster as the Director of Rugby and of course the disappointing cancellation of the St. Stephen's Day Leinster derby. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 22, 202137 min

The Red 78 Ep.10 | Van Graan confirms his departure & a historic victory for the Munster young guns | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

Quinny and Niamh react to the breaking news of Johann Van Graan's decision to turn down a new contract at Munster, why this came to be and ultimately what or who comes next? There's also full analysis of Munster's historic win against Wasps in Coventry and a look ahead to the potential banana skin lurking in Castres this weekend. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 14, 202144 min

The Red 78 Ep.9 | "The greatest club game ever" | Munster v Wasps '04 with Rob Henderson

With Wasps v Munster set to go ahead this weekend Quinny and Niamh were joined by former Munster and Wasps centre Rob Henderson to reminisce on the most infamous meeting of the sides, where Munster were edged out of Europe on the turf of Landsdowne Road back in 2004. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 8, 202140 min

The Red 78 Ep.8 | The SA situation, Larkham leaving & has Rassie lost the plot? | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

With the Munster squad still stuck in SA, Niamh and Quinny discuss the integrated training taking place back at base, the disappointment of Stephen Larkham's impending departure and the outcome of the Rassie Erasmus saga. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 1, 202140 min

The Red 78 Ep.7 | Ireland vs Argentina reaction, Levanini tackle on Cian Healy and Praise for Peter O’Mahony | Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs

Following another win for Ireland this month, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs review the victory over Argentina and heap praise on Peter O’Mahony for his performance and leadership. The pair also detail the dangers of Thomas Levanini’s tackle on Cian Healy in this week’s episode of The Red 78 podcast

Nov 24, 202140 min

The Red 78 Ep.6 | All Blacks reaction, Carberry Delight and Refereeing in Rugby | Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs

After Ireland’s near-perfect performance against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs analyse the victory and ponder the question – “Is this our peak?” The pair look ahead to the upcoming fixture against Argentina and question whether any changes will be made, while also discussing the treatment of referees at grassroots level in this week’s episode of the Red 78 podcast. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Nov 17, 202137 min