RTÉ Rugby Podcast

Neil Treacy brings you the latest news from the world of rugby, in the company of Bernard Jackman and RTÉ's best rugby analysts.

New faces for Fiji as Farrell shakes up selection

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to look ahead at Ireland's Autumn Nations Series meeting with Fiji on Saturday. We look at some of the big changes made by Andy Farrell, with Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu making debuts, and Sam Prendergast making his first start.

11-21
49:49

Irish discipline, debutants and the battle for number 10

Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy and Jonny Holland to recap the main talking points from Ireland's 22-19 win against Fiji on Friday night.

11-19
49:38

Farrell shakes things up while the Pumas size up Ireland

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman as we look ahead to Friday's meeting of Ireland and Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series.

11-14
46:54

Where did it go wrong for Ireland in defeat to the All Blacks

Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy and Mick Kearney as we look back on Ireland's disappointing 23-13 defeat to New Zealand last Friday.

11-12
46:57

Ireland's short-term mindset ahead of All Blacks clash

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to the meeting of Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on Friday night.

11-07
54:59

What we learned from New Zealand's win against England

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the first of two RTÉ Rugby podcasts this week, as we begin previewing Ireland's Friday night lights showdown with New Zealand.

11-05
47:18

What next for Munster after shock Rowntree departure?

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to discuss the major news of the week in rugby, as Munster part company with head coach Graham Rowntree. We also recap the Round 6 results in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

10-30
50:55

Zac Ward and Beibhinn Parsons | Olympics, injury and XV ambitions

In this bonus podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Tackle Your Feelings ambassadors Zac Ward and Beibhinn Parsons, who look back on their respective Olympic experiences, as well as their ambitions in the XV-a-side game.

10-29
23:45

Sexton's coaching role, Irish squad reaction and URC talking points

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to discuss the key points from the Ireland squad for next month's Autumn Nations Series, including the return of Johnny Sexton to the coaching staff. We also look at the major talking points from the last week in the URC.

10-23
01:00:45

The 20-minute red card backlash, hooker auditions, and Interpro talking points

Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland break down the big talking points of the week in the URC. We look at the backlash that's emerged in recent days to the planned global trial of a 20-minute red card, as well as recapping the weekend's Interpros. Later (46:53), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's successful WXV campaign.

10-16
01:07:30

All roads lead to Croke Park for record-breaking Interpro

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we preview two big Interpro games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Later (56:10), Hannah O'Connor joins the pod to recap Ireland's WXV defeat to Canada, and look ahead to Friday's game versus USA.

10-09
01:20:10

Form means nothing as URC and WXV throw up seismic shocks

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap a busy weekend in the URC, including Connacht's comeback win against the Sharks and Munster's shock defeat to Zebre. Later (44:40), former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor reacts to Ireland's incredible win against New Zealand in the WXV.

10-02
01:13:30

URC explodes into life, Ireland gear up for WXV

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap an incredible opening weekend of games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. We are also joined by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor, who looks ahead to Ireland's first WXV game against New Zealand.

09-25
01:08:35

Easterby's promotion and the big URC preview pod

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland for the first episode in the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast. We look at Simon Easterby's confirmation as interim Ireland coach next season, plus we break down how the provinces are looking ahead of the new URC campaign.

09-18
52:07

Frawls of Steel - Ireland's best win under Farrell

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap Ireland's dramatic win against South Africa in the second Test in Durban.

07-16
48:31

What did we learn from Ireland's first Test defeat to Springboks?

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to recap Saturday's first Test defeat against South Africa, and look ahead at this weekend's final game of the season in Durban.

07-09
46:20

Ireland keeping quiet as Rassie leads the hype train

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look ahead at Ireland's first Test against South Africa on Saturday. Neil brings the latest news from the Ireland camp in Johannesburg, while Bernard and Jonny analyse how Andy Farrell's side can go about challenging the world champions.

07-03
45:55

Attention turns to South Africa after Irish URC disappointment

Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Eddie O'Sullivan and Jonny Holland to break down the big news from Andy Farrell's Ireland squad to tour South Africa. We also look back on a weekend of surprises in the URC, as Munster and Leinster lose their semi-finals.

06-19
53:45

The Munster-Glasgow rivalry, and Leinster's Bulls beef

Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy join Neil Treacy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast to look ahead at this week's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-finals, where Munster face Glasgow Warriors, and Leinster travel to the Bulls.

06-12
50:41

Munster's home run, Ulster's free shot and Leinster's out-half options

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look through the big news of the week in Irish rugby, and preview the URC quarter-finals

06-05
50:54

Barry Dunne

FINALLY I can listen to an rte rugby podcast now that Fiona bloody Coghlan isn't on. Honestly, why do RTE keep giving her a platform she's beyond painful to listen to.

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Alan Murtagh

Lads you'd think with all the money rte are forking out on ridiculous salaries that somebody in there would edit these episodes to remove the glitches. fuckin hell like, it is an informative and enjoyable podcast other than that.

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