The Red 78 with Alan Quinlan & Fiona Hayes

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

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

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

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

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

Ahead of the launch of 'Alone You Stand' in memory of Anthony 'Axel' Foley at the Aviva Stadium this weekend, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined by his sister Orla and former teammate, and now singer with Hermitage Green, Barry Murphy to remember the great Munster man on this week's Red 78 podcast. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

While the provinces take a break, in this week's Red 78 Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs turn their attention to the backbone of the professional rugby system, the All-Ireland League. Joining them to discuss the role the AIL plays, the effect the transition into the professional era had on clubs and how the women's game can now learn from that, is Young Munster head coach Gearoid Prendergast. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Munster legends Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan are back for another episode of The Red 78 podcast! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Munster legends Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan are back for episode two of The Red 78 podcast! This week Quinny and Niamh discussed why Tadhg Beirne was technically onside against Connacht, the Munster names in the mix for Ireland selection and Keith Earls' recent interview on The Late Late. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On the first episode of The Rugby Channel's brand new Red 78 podcast, Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs dive deep into the season so far, the welcome return of one Simon Zebo, why we should embrace the strength of the Munster forward play and of course the devastating news that RG Snyman will once again face a long stint on the Thomond sideline. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78