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Ireland are back on track and destined for third place.
In a shorter solo pod this week, I recap Ireland's win over Wales, where the team stand and more.
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With news this week that the IRFU are making further changes to their contracting model, I called in an expert to explain it all.
In this bonus pod, Owen and I talk contracting changes, coach Sexton, EPCR doldrums, the Humphreys era and more.
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In a weekend that promised so much, it did not transpire.
On today's pod, Patricia and Tom joined me to discuss the Women's Six Nations, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action.
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Huw, Caolan, Adam and Aaron look back on La Rochelle vs Munster, Leinster vs Harlequins, Connacht vs Cardiff and UBB vs Ulster
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Ireland are off the mark, and in convincing fashion.
Chrissy and Fionn joined stand in host David Cordial to recap Ireland's victory over Italy, and wins for England and France.
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It was a case of oh so close for Ireland in round 1, but this was a statement performance.
Harley Worthy and Ellie Stone joined me to recap the best of the opening day action as France pipped an impressive Ireland and Scotland squeezed past Sean Lynn's Wales.
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Move over men... the Women's Six Nations is here.
England are the heavy, HEAVY favourites, but with World Cup 2025 on the horizon, it's a big year for the remaining contenders, especially the fast rising Ireland women.
Joining me to preview this year's championship are podcasters Julia and Ailbhe.
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Fabien Galthie has a second title, England might be back, and Lions contenders have done all they can at the test level.
In our final episode recapping the Men's Championship, I was joined by Adam Latham and David Cordial to talk Super Saturday, Ireland's season, Lions bolters and more.
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Ireland's Grand dreams evaporated last week, but will we see the rebuild of their confidence begin in Rome, or will the Azzurri leave them in ashes?
Owen Harrison and BallHandling Hooker joined me to preview the final round clash.
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Is it over? Did Ireland's date with destiny end in Dublin despair?
Jack and Westy joined me on Sunday's show to recap a championship altering win for France, what next for Ireland and all the other action too.
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With 2 rounds of action to go, all eyes are on Lansdowne Road for what feels like a true title showdown.
Pádraig Kelly, Eric Fitzgerald and French rugby writer Illtud Daffyd joined to preview a tournament decider in Dublin.
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In a pod that started talking about Clayton McMillan but had to react to some breaking news, I discuss the busiest 24 hours of Irish rugby news in my memory.
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Ireland & England - "We got away with one, didn't we?"
Hugo and Alex joined me on Sunday's show to recap wins for Ireland, England and France as well as 'A' game and under-20 losses.
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The Six Nations is back from it's break and grand slam chasing Ireland head to Cardiff to face a Welsh side minus Warren Gatland.
Nathan Johns and Huw Griffin joined me to preview a predicted cake walk, with a quick chat about Ireland 'A' vs England 'A'.
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Ireland on top before the rest week? Perfect!
Cian, Craig, Ian and Stephen joined me on Sunday's show to recap wins for Italy, France and Ireland and the under-20's clash with Scotland.
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Ireland have the hoodoo over Scotland at the moment, but the Murrayfield residents can beat anyone on their day? Will Ireland move closer to the three-peat, or will it be 11th time lucky?
Tom Coleman, Patricia Vieira and Jonny McGinty hyper-actively joined me to preview this grudge match.
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3 home wins and the favourites unblemished, yet this was an entertaining opening round of Six Nations action.
Harley, David and Daniel joined me on Sunday's show to recap the 3 senior games and the Ireland under-20 opener.
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You can't win grand slams on opening night, but you can lose them.
England played pantomine villain perfectly last March, but as they descend on Dublin this weekend, will they act more like 2019 or 2023?
With me to preview what promises to be an epic opening round tie are Owen Harrison, Ed Price and Adam Latham.
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The 2025 Guinness Men’s Championship is finally upon us.
Ireland are seeking to secure an historic three-peat, but with France, England and Scotland hot on their heels.
Joining me to preview another exciting springtime tournament are Gavan Casey, Paul Eddison and Sam Larner.
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