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Tony Hadley
 Jul 14, 2019
If Luke could keep him mouth shut a little, I'd give it 4 stars

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The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered. From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

Episode Date
Leinster's selection policy, Croke Park showdown and Munster's hot streak
Apr 30, 2024
The planning starts now for the Women’s Rugby World Cup
Apr 29, 2024
Munster’s statement victory, is the central contracts model working and Leinster repeating past mistakes?
Apr 23, 2024
Ireland have to pick themselves up for their biggest game of the year
Apr 22, 2024
Leinster make La Rochelle statement - but should they be allowed sign Jordie Barrett?
Apr 16, 2024
Wales put to the sword by Ireland Women’s team but England await
Apr 15, 2024
Can Leinster finally slay La Rochelle or will it be heartbreak again?
Apr 09, 2024
Champions Cup preview, South Africa rivalry and Peter O'Mahony's future
Apr 02, 2024
Costly mistakes for Ireland in front of a record attendance
Apr 01, 2024
The provinces return to action and the downside to playing in Croke Park
Mar 26, 2024
Improvement for Ireland but areas of concern ahead of Italy game
Mar 25, 2024
Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly
Mar 21, 2024
Ireland's triumph, Italy's resurgence and the big Springbok challenge to come
Mar 19, 2024
Ireland are back to back Six Nations champions – reaction & analysis from the Aviva Stadium
Mar 16, 2024
Ireland unchanged for Scotland game as they aim for another Six Nations title
Mar 14, 2024
Ireland's errors, bench questions and the Antoine Frisch dilemma
Mar 12, 2024
The post-match analysis from Twickenham: Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams over after losing to England’s last minute drop goal
Mar 09, 2024
Keenan returns, Ringrose left out – the Ireland team to face England
Mar 07, 2024
Ireland's bench, England in disarray and a poor Six Nations
Mar 05, 2024
Ireland's dominance, France's implosion and Italy's near miss
Feb 27, 2024
The post-match analysis after Ireland’s 31-7 win over Wales
Feb 24, 2024
Frawley’s big opportunity and previewing Ireland v Wales
Feb 22, 2024
Impressive Ireland, Aviva atmosphere and the Welsh decline
Feb 20, 2024
Exclusive: Andrew Porter and how he questioned his future in the game after World Cup exit
Feb 16, 2024
Ireland's fullback question, Jack Crowley's form and TMO controversy
Feb 13, 2024
Crowley’s future & Grand Slam beckons?
Feb 12, 2024
Caelan Doris named captain with six changes to Ireland team to face Italy
Feb 09, 2024
Ireland's big win, questions for France and Scotland's collapse
Feb 06, 2024
A record-breaking night in Marseille – the post-match analysis & reaction
Feb 03, 2024
Peter O’Mahony and the final build-up to France v Ireland
Feb 01, 2024
Ireland team news - McCarthy & Nash start, 6/2 split on the bench
Jan 31, 2024
Six Nations Special: Ronan O'Gara on France vs Ireland and Jack Crowley's potential
Jan 30, 2024
Champions Cup drama, Joe Schmidt to Australia and red card controversy
Jan 23, 2024
Six Nations launch, Peter O’Mahony on Ireland captaincy and Andy Farrell on preparing for France
Jan 22, 2024
Team news & previews ahead of the final Champions Cup pool games
Jan 19, 2024
Ireland’s new captain and Six Nations squad analysed
Jan 17, 2024
Peter O'Mahony's contract, Ulster's no-show and Connacht vs the IRFU
Jan 16, 2024
It’s time to bring on the French - the Champions Cup Preview
Jan 12, 2024
Ireland's new captain, Garry Ringrose on the wing and should Andy Farrell coach the Lions?
Jan 09, 2024
Ulster's big win, Leinster slip up and Munster's injury crisis
Jan 02, 2024
Munster's collapse, RG Snyman's decision and Andy Farrell's future
Dec 19, 2023
The ramifications of Snyman’s move to Leinster & Champions Cup team news
Dec 15, 2023
Leinster's big scalp, Jack Crowley's game time and the Irish scrum problem
Dec 12, 2023
Team news & analysis for the Champions Cup opening weekend
Dec 08, 2023
Champions Cup preview: La Rochelle loom large for Leinster and Munster the dark horse?
Dec 05, 2023
Wayne Barnes on the World Cup final, TMO bunker and refereeing Johnny Sexton
Dec 01, 2023
Ciaran Frawley's big chance, Simon Zebo's opportunity and a World Cup hangover?
Nov 28, 2023
Leinster’s revenge result
Nov 25, 2023
Leinster’s statement of intent ahead of their clash with Munster
Nov 24, 2023
Leinster's issues, Peter O'Mahony's future and should players switch to Sevens?
Nov 23, 2023
David Humphreys' to-do list, the game time logjam and another dramatic derby
Nov 14, 2023
Munster's potential, Jacques Nienaber's Leinster role and worry in Ulster
Nov 07, 2023
South Africa reign again, New Zealand fall short and Ireland's missed opportunity
Oct 31, 2023
World Cup final preview - why South Africa and their 7/1 split might have the edge
Oct 27, 2023
South Africa's risky strategy, scrum dominance and Irish regrets
Oct 24, 2023
Ian Foster & New Zealand smugness plus the World Cup semi-finals previewed
Oct 19, 2023
Why Ireland lost and where does the team go from here?
Oct 17, 2023
Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again
Oct 15, 2023
On the eve of the quarter-finals, is Irish rugby on the cusp of something special?
Oct 13, 2023
Colin Cooper on coaching Jamison Gibson-Park & James Lowe from their New Zealand days, plus a preview of France v SA
Oct 12, 2023
Mack Hansen recovers - Andy Farrell names the team to face New Zealand
Oct 11, 2023
Ireland's opportunity, quarter-final baggage & Justin Marshall on NZ the underdogs
Oct 10, 2023
Irish injury updates, will fatigue be a factor and Joe Schmidt’s Irish legacy
Oct 09, 2023
Post-match from the Stade de France: Ireland’s impressive form continues - bring on the All Blacks
Oct 08, 2023
No room for complacency or bed bugs in the Irish camp
Oct 06, 2023
Henderson and Sheehan start against Scotland - analysis of the Ireland XV and bench
Oct 05, 2023
Henshaw a big doubt for Saturday and Dan Parks on Scotland’s chances
Oct 04, 2023
Scotland's confidence, New Zealand mind games and should the World Cup expand?
Oct 03, 2023
The permutations ahead of the Scotland game
Oct 02, 2023
Trevor Brennan is tipping Ireland to win the RWC but he’s still supporting France
Sep 30, 2023
Ireland players back in camp, the return of Jack Conan & possible changes for Scotland?
Sep 29, 2023
The Rise & Fall - 20 Years on from England’s Rugby World Cup win
Sep 28, 2023
Did Ireland over-celebrate the SA win? What changes should be made for Scotland? Your questions answered
Sep 27, 2023
Ireland's impressive rearguard, Rassie Erasmus is no coaching Messiah & why Eddie Jones needs more sleep
Sep 26, 2023
Down week for Ireland but the preparation for Scotland begins
Sep 25, 2023
An epic win for the ages – the post-match analysis from the Stade de France
Sep 24, 2023
Ruan Pienaar on Ireland’s chances and Paul O’Connell on the tactical battle ahead
Sep 22, 2023
On the Ireland team to face South Africa and the return of Dan Sheehan to the bench
Sep 21, 2023
What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland
Sep 20, 2023
Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown
Sep 19, 2023
The build-up to South Africa begins
Sep 18, 2023
Post-match from the Stade de la Beaujoire: A record-breaking night but South Africa await
Sep 17, 2023
The risk v reward strategy for Ireland
Sep 15, 2023
Sexton and strong team named for Tonga – but is it the right call?
Sep 14, 2023
Andy Farrell's selection dilemma, plus Tonga and Toulouse centre, Pita Ahki, on facing Ireland and memories of Connacht
Sep 13, 2023
Andy Farrell's Tonga team, an Irish 'bomb squad' and a bad weekend for referees
Sep 12, 2023
Back in Tours to review the opening weekend of games
Sep 11, 2023
‘Off to a good start’ – the post-match analysis of Ireland’s defeat of Romania
Sep 09, 2023
What are the reasons for Mack Hansen’s omission from the Ireland team?
Sep 08, 2023
He’s back – the return of Johnny Sexton, the XV to face Romania, and the security entourage for the Ireland team
Sep 07, 2023
Update from Tours - Spying in rugby, Fra v NZ and the possible Irish XV v Romania
Sep 06, 2023
Bumper World Cup preview - and why Ireland can go all the way
Sep 05, 2023
Day 1 from Tours – Ireland’s purpose-built training ground and what team should face Romania
Sep 04, 2023
How can Ireland face up to the South African bomb squad threat?
Aug 29, 2023
The Ireland World Cup squad is named, Cian Healy is out, plus the fallout from Samoa
Aug 27, 2023
La Rochelle star Dillyn Leyds on the World Cup, taking down Leinster and ROG's French team talks
Aug 25, 2023
Andy Farrell's team selection hints at Ireland's final World Cup squad
Aug 24, 2023
The Dan Sheehan dilemma, out-half pecking order and red card shambles
Aug 22, 2023
Five tries and a win against England but there’s more work still to do for Ireland
Aug 20, 2023
Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face England & Prendergast’s big opportunity
Aug 17, 2023
Owen Farrell gets off, France's injury blow and Ireland's World Cup baggage
Aug 15, 2023
Ireland's mixed bag, Jacob Stockdale's performance and the out-half battle continues
Aug 08, 2023
Ireland's World Cup countdown begins – but who will make the plane?
Aug 01, 2023
No World title for Ireland U20s
Jul 14, 2023
Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the U20s World Championship final from Cape Town & has the latest on Johnny Sexton
Jul 13, 2023
Munster magic, Andy Farrell's squad and World Cup predictions
May 30, 2023
Munster are URC Champions - the reaction & analysis from Cape Town
May 27, 2023
Munster to go all the way? Rúaidhrí O’Connor has the latest from Cape Town
May 26, 2023
Leinster's collapse, World Cup impact and ROG's rise continues
May 23, 2023
Leinster’s Darkest Day - post-match analysis from the Aviva
May 20, 2023
If La Rochelle are even better, where does that leave Leinster? Cian Tracey looks ahead to the Champions Cup final
May 19, 2023
The Champions Cup final preview with Dan Leavy
May 16, 2023
Leinster's selection headaches, Ulster fall short and Connacht march on
May 09, 2023
Leinster march on, ROG's brilliance and Munster's URC hopes
May 02, 2023
‘This has to be the tipping point’ Ground zero for Irish women’s rugby
May 01, 2023
With Robbie Henshaw out, why Rúaidhrí O’Connor thinks Toulouse will win
Apr 28, 2023
Leinster vs Toulouse showdown and Munster's South African heroics
Apr 25, 2023
The Musgrave protest & another chastening defeat for Ireland's Women
Apr 24, 2023
Leinster's Springbok statement, Munster reignite season and the orange card debate
Apr 19, 2023
After another deflating defeat, Ireland’s Women’s team now have to prepare for England
Apr 17, 2023
Leinster march on, French giants lurk and Champions Cup future
Apr 11, 2023
Caelan Doris at seven, pressure on Dan Sheehan and Scott Penny misses out
Apr 06, 2023
The gap between Leinster and the other provinces has never been as big
Apr 04, 2023
0 points, 2 defeats, time to regroup before Italy
Apr 03, 2023
Champions Cup Preview & Team News
Mar 31, 2023
Johnny Sexton's injury, Ross Byrne's opportunity and Munster's daunting schedule
Mar 28, 2023
After the Wales defeat, what does the Ireland Women's team need to do now?
Mar 27, 2023
Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly
Mar 23, 2023
Grand Slam glory, France still looming and U-20 logjam
Mar 21, 2023
Ireland are the Grand Slam Champions – Reaction & Analysis from the Aviva
Mar 18, 2023
Alex Corbisiero on England’s chances of spoiling the party on Saturday
Mar 17, 2023
The Ireland team named for the Six Nations showdown
Mar 16, 2023
Enda McNulty on Ireland's resilience, working with Joe Schmidt and World Cup fallout
Mar 14, 2023
Remembering Ireland’s Women’s Grand Slam 10 Years Ago
Mar 14, 2023
Ringrose & Henderson out for Saturday’s Grand Slam finale – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland squad update
Mar 13, 2023
There’s no stopping Ireland, bring on England now
Mar 12, 2023
Six changes for Ireland as Conor Murray starts to face Scotland
Mar 10, 2023
The view from Scotland - Ireland rivalry, project players and Russell vs Townsend
Mar 09, 2023
Former Scotland outhalf, Dan Parks, on their chances against Ireland and the importance of Finn Russell’s flair moments
Mar 08, 2023
Ian Madigan on Ireland's Grand Slam bid, maverick out-halves and Ulster's season
Mar 06, 2023
Ireland's room to improve, the Finn Russell enigma and Leo Cullen's future
Feb 28, 2023
Post-Match Analysis of Ireland’s 34-20 win over Italy in Rome
Feb 25, 2023
Ireland's new half-backs, Bundee Aki returns and an important day for Jack Conan
Feb 23, 2023
Ross Byrne's big chance, Wales chaos and Ian McKinley on Italy's improvement
Feb 22, 2023
Stephen Aboud and the inside track on Italian rugby
Feb 21, 2023
Joey Carbery returns – Ireland squad update with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
Feb 20, 2023
Ireland run riot, the return of James Ryan and Wayne Barnes' mistake
Feb 14, 2023
Ireland's Six Nations win over France and Grand Slam still on
Feb 11, 2023
From 2019 rock bottom to 14 wins in a row - how France became World Cup favourites
Feb 10, 2023
The Ireland team to face France
Feb 09, 2023
Impressive Ireland, English problems and France test looms
Feb 07, 2023
Ireland squad update: Triple injury blow with Furlong, Gibson-Park & Healy out
Feb 06, 2023
Post-Match from Cardiff: Winning start for Ireland but questions remain
Feb 04, 2023
The view from the camps with Paul O’Connell & Ken Owens
Feb 03, 2023
Huge blow for Ireland with Furlong out – Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team to play Wales
Feb 02, 2023
Irish expectations, the number 12 'debate' and the Warren Gatland wildcard
Jan 31, 2023
Who’d be a referee? Andrew Brace on law changes, death threats and having the best seat in the house
Jan 31, 2023
Ireland squad update, Gatland's mind games and Farrell’s starting XV?
Jan 30, 2023
The Joey Carbery decision, Champions Cup drama and rugby's drastic tackle change
Jan 24, 2023
Champions Cup Preview - the permutations & possibilities with Sinéad Kissane & Cian Tracey
Jan 20, 2023
Ireland’s Six Nations Squad Announcement: Farrell’s shock decision to cut Joey Carbery
Jan 19, 2023
Andy Farrell's Six Nations dilemma, central contracts and the return of Eddie Jones
Jan 17, 2023
Murray dropped, Ringrose returns - Champions Cup preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
Jan 13, 2023
Dan Sheehan's minutes, South African travel and should more players follow Ben Healy's lead?
Jan 10, 2023
Johnny Sexton's injury, Irish Six Nations bolters and why size matters
Jan 03, 2023
Leinster's demolition job, brittle Ulster and Munster's away day
Dec 21, 2022
Champions Cup weekend preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
Dec 16, 2022
Leinster hit top form, atrocious Ulster and Munster's project continues
Dec 13, 2022
Sexton and Furlong out – Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the Irish provinces’ chances in Europe this weekend
Dec 09, 2022
Champions Cup kick off, Eddie Jones' exit and Warren Gatland returns
Dec 06, 2022
Crucial period for provinces, Leinster's centre dilemma and is it the end for Eddie Jones?
Nov 29, 2022
Rating Ireland's November, Gregor Townsend vs Finn Russell and Ronan O'Gara to England?
Nov 22, 2022
Exclusive: Josh van der Flier, Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell from the World Rugby Awards
Nov 21, 2022
Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s scrappy 13-10 win over Australia
Nov 19, 2022
FIFA World Cup kick-off: Qatar questions and the runners and riders to win
Nov 19, 2022
McCloskey keeps his place, Sexton returns – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team v Australia
Nov 17, 2022
Ireland's room for improvement, Jack Crowley's rise and Rassie loses the plot
Nov 15, 2022
Ireland 35-17 Fiji – post-match reaction to an unconvincing Ireland win
Nov 12, 2022
Eight changes and a debut for Jeremy Loughman – Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face Fiji
Nov 10, 2022
Ireland take down Springboks, 'A' players miss their chance and Eddie Jones' England struggles
Nov 08, 2022
Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s incredible 19-16 win over South Africa
Nov 05, 2022
Murray's 100th cap and Baloucoune starts – analysing the Ireland team to face South Africa
Nov 03, 2022
Exclusive: Bryan Habana gives his verdict on Ireland vs South Africa
Nov 01, 2022
Ireland's autumn targets, unlucky Luke McGrath and would a Challenge Cup year help Munster?
Oct 25, 2022
Ireland's injury problems, Munster stand up and English club chaos
Oct 18, 2022
Munster in turmoil, Leinster get tested and URC on the rise
Oct 11, 2022
The desperation derby, is Emerging Ireland tour pointless and do Leinster need overseas stars?
Oct 04, 2022
The end of the Lancaster era, Munster's concerning start and Bundee Aki sees red
Sep 27, 2022
The McCloskey question, why provinces aren't happy with 'Emerging' Ireland and Mathieu Raynal's big decision
Sep 20, 2022
Rugby returns, the Qatar question and should 'Emerging Ireland' be going on tour?
Sep 13, 2022
Ireland make history, Andy Farrell's contract situation and the rise of Josh van der Flier
Jul 19, 2022
The Left Wing Live: Reaction & Analysis from Wellington to Ireland’s famous series win
Jul 16, 2022
Ireland chase history, Jaco Peyper's performance and Ciaran Frawley's future
Jul 12, 2022
The Left Wing Live: History is made in Dunedin
Jul 09, 2022
The Johnny Sexton debate, Ireland's composure issue and the view from New Zealand
Jul 05, 2022
The Left Wing Live: Post-Match reaction to Ireland's 42-19 first test defeat
Jul 02, 2022
Tough night for the young guns, All Blacks under pressure and the Joe Schmidt factor
Jun 29, 2022
Can Ireland win a test series in New Zealand?
Jun 21, 2022
Ireland's touring party, Leinster's trophyless season and Ulster's missed opportunity
Jun 14, 2022
End of an era in Munster, confident Ulster and the Ireland/South Africa final four
Jun 07, 2022
Champions Cup review - Leinster come up short again as La Rochelle reign supreme
May 31, 2022
Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster add a fifth star to their jersey?
May 24, 2022
Leinster's need for speed, scrum concerns and Ronan O'Gara's achievement
May 17, 2022
Clinical Leinster, Munster's near miss and can Toulouse break Irish hearts again?
May 16, 2022
Champions Cup quarter-final preview - Leinster and Munster facing tough European tests
May 16, 2022
Clinical Leinster, Munster's near miss and can Toulouse break Irish hearts again?
May 10, 2022
Champions Cup quarter-final preview - Leinster and Munster facing tough European tests
May 03, 2022
In the wake of the England rout, has a reckoning finally come for the Irish women's rugby team?
Apr 28, 2022
The South African surge, URC on the up and the refereeing problem
Apr 27, 2022
Cliodhna Moloney Previews England v Ireland in the Women's Six Nations
Apr 22, 2022
Last 16 crackers, Connacht's issues and Joey Carbery's big game
Apr 19, 2022
Sean O'Brien on retirement decision, his best season and the one game he still thinks about
Apr 12, 2022
Cliodhna Moloney on Ireland's chances for their must-win game against Italy
Apr 08, 2022
Leinster's statement, Munster's struggles and Greg McWilliams on Ireland's Six Nations challenge
Apr 05, 2022
Claire Molloy on Ireland’s clash with France and Beibhinn Parsons being kept on the bench
Mar 31, 2022
South African resurgence, Ireland women's green shoots and England's succession plan
Mar 30, 2022
Women’s Six Nations Preview with Sinéad Kissane and Lindsay Peat
Mar 24, 2022
The Six Nations Review - strong attack, accuracy issues and front row concerns
Mar 23, 2022
The Left Wing Live: Sinéad Kissane with the Scotland post-match reaction & analysis
Mar 19, 2022
Ireland change things up, Scotland's out-half dilemma and why England can rip up the script
Mar 17, 2022
Ireland's title chances, France's big moment and Alex Corbisiero on England's scrum dominance
Mar 15, 2022
The Left Wing Live: Sinead Kissane with England v Ireland Post-Match Reaction
Mar 12, 2022
The Left Wing Extra: Dissecting the Ireland team to face England
Mar 10, 2022
Sexton's World Cup swansong, Ireland's Twickenham worries and Eddie Jones' excuses
Mar 09, 2022
Sloppy Ireland, confused England and misfiring Scotland
Mar 02, 2022
The Left Wing LIVE: Post-Match Analysis of Ireland's win over Italy
Feb 28, 2022
The Left Wing Extra: Carbery keeps his place, Sexton on the bench and Lowry’s debut
Feb 25, 2022
Ireland’s game-plan and Ian McKinley on Italy’s troubles
Feb 23, 2022
Missed opportunity in Paris, Ireland's penalty decision and Scotland fail to deliver
Feb 16, 2022
The Left Wing LIVE: Sinead Kissane analyses the action following Ireland's defeat in France
Feb 12, 2022
The Left Wing Extra - It’s time for the biggest game of Joey Carbery’s career
Feb 10, 2022
Ireland's statement of intent, England's implosion and Benjamin Kayser on the French resurgence
Feb 08, 2022
Ireland team reaction - Andy Farrell rolls the dice with Mack Hansen
Feb 03, 2022
The Six Nations preview: Ireland's big chance, French flair and Tom Shanklin's view from Wales
Feb 01, 2022
Provinces march on, last 16 crackers and Dan McFarland’s coaching style
Jan 26, 2022
Ireland’s Six Nations squad, undercooked Leinster and Ulster’s European form
Jan 20, 2022
URC vs Premiership, a ‘Lions’ League and Johann van Graan’s interview
Jan 12, 2022
Inter-pro disappointment, Leinster's layoff and the IRFU to-do list
Jan 05, 2022
Leinster's Covid Christmas, Ultan Dillane's decision and the return of Declan Kidney?
Dec 22, 2021
Ronan O'Gara's big decision, Munster's young guns and the Jack Carty situation
Dec 15, 2021
Champions Cup preview - Leinster pressure, Munster's Covid challenge and the Leicester revival
Dec 08, 2021
Munster’s Covid Nightmare, Ulster’s big win and Connacht’s chance against Leinster
Dec 01, 2021
The November review - who is the best team in the world?
Nov 24, 2021
Dominant, exciting and still room for improvement - why Ireland's win ticked all the boxes
Nov 17, 2021
Expansive Ireland, the offloading debate and New Zealand's out-half battle
Nov 10, 2021
Assessing two years of Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton's 100 and England question marks
Nov 03, 2021
Ireland's World Cup target, Jack Carty's form and Leinster's hooker battle
Oct 27, 2021
The return of Simon Zebo, the Ciaran Frawley dilemma and Ireland's problem area
Oct 21, 2021
Munster's injury misery, the state of Ulster rugby and the problem with a Club World Cup
Oct 13, 2021
South Africa's stuttering start, Leinster's prop swap and world rugby in flux
Oct 06, 2021
The Post-Mortem on Irish Women’s Rugby & the URC kicks off
Sep 29, 2021
Gatland's gamble, Murray misses out and why the Springboks have the edge
Jul 21, 2021
Day of chaos on Lions Tour, a bolter at 13 and mixed day out for Ireland
Jul 07, 2021
Gatland's surprise captain, the Saracens dilemma and should the Lions even be in South Africa?
Jun 30, 2021
Sevens heaven - how Ireland went from third division in Bosnia to Tokyo Olympics
Jun 23, 2021
The birth of the United Rugby Championship and Andy Farrell backs youth
Jun 16, 2021
Rainbow Cup farce, David Nucifora's performance and Lions injury casualties
Jun 09, 2021
Josh van der Flier on La Rochelle learnings, back row competition and Lions disappointment
Jun 02, 2021
Toulouse's fifth star, rugby's retirement fund and the Bundee/Robbie show
May 26, 2021
Rainbow Cup fatigue, Champions Cup finale and is the Captain's Challenge working?
May 19, 2021
The view from South Africa - the Lions challenge, Munster contingent, Springboks in the Six Nations?
May 12, 2021
Lions fallout - Sexton's durability, Gatland's grenades and a mixed day for Ireland
May 06, 2021
Neil Francis on Leinster's European exit and why he misses Warren Gatland
May 05, 2021
Lions selection special - the bolters, the Irish contingent and the captaincy debate
Apr 28, 2021
Ross Byrne on turning over Exeter, competing with his brother and Rainbow Cup rules
Apr 21, 2021
An epic in Exeter, Zebo's return and Leinster's transfer policy
Apr 14, 2021
Leinster's Exeter showdown, Ronan O'Gara's next move and Ireland's Six Nations opener
Apr 07, 2021
Where do Munster go from here?
Mar 31, 2021
Ireland's new benchmark, awful England and chaos in Paris
Mar 23, 2021
Neil Francis - I think we could see CJ Stander in a Bulls jersey sooner rather than later
Mar 16, 2021
Devin Toner on why he wants to keep playing and his World Cup snub
Mar 10, 2021
Referee issues, the Maro Itoje problem and is it time to start Craig Casey?
Mar 03, 2021
Ireland's Italian to-do list, AJ MacGinty's American dream and remembering Gary Halpin
Feb 24, 2021
Neil Francis - why the IRFU should get on the phone to Ronan O'Gara
Feb 17, 2021
Ireland's setback, bench boost and a Scotland apology
Feb 10, 2021
Six Nations preview - why Ireland could upset the odds and win the championship
Feb 03, 2021
Munster's missed opportunity, Ireland's scrum-half pecking order and the Six Nations bubble
Jan 27, 2021
Munster vs Leinster preview and Will Connors on making his Ireland breakthrough
Jan 20, 2021
The Six Nations paywall, fixture chaos and Andy Farrell's Ireland pecking order
Jan 13, 2021
The Lions dilemma, Marcell Coetzee's replacement and a big weekend for the provinces
Jan 06, 2021
Munster magic, the Rainbow Cup and a Thomond Park showdown
Dec 23, 2020
Ireland's daunting draw, Connacht's progress and Munster's Clermont clash
Dec 16, 2020
A landmark day for rugby, Champions Cup preview and will the young guns get their chance?
Dec 09, 2020
Ireland's attacking issues, Andy Farrell's coaching ticket and David Nucifora's performance
Dec 02, 2020
Sean O'Brien on Ireland vs England, why he almost retired and his coaching future
Nov 25, 2020
Ross Byrne's big chance, Dan Leavy's comeback and the 'Irish Barbarians'
Nov 18, 2020
Alex Corbisiero on how England view Ireland, working with Andy Farrell and battling cancer
Nov 11, 2020
Fullback issues, the out-half succession plan and the benefits of a quick tap
Nov 04, 2020
Jack McGrath on why he left Leinster for Ulster, pro rugby in Covid times and amateur beekeeping
Oct 28, 2020
'They broke the rule for Johnny Sexton' - is it time for Ireland to end overseas exile?
Oct 21, 2020
Ireland's Six Nations bubble and Peter Stringer on life after Munster
Oct 14, 2020
Clean sweep for the Irish teams and Connacht's dream season revisited
Oct 07, 2020
Donnacha Ryan's influence, South Africa come north and provinces take stock
Sep 30, 2020
Where Leinster went wrong, Ireland's forgotten scrum-half and the start of Monday Night Rugby
Sep 23, 2020
Leinster's grudge match and Ulster's daunting trip
Sep 16, 2020
Perfect season pressure, Ulster's revival and Owen Farrell's charity work
Sep 09, 2020
Ulster under pressure, Frawley's big decision and Jerry Sexton on life in South Africa
Sep 01, 2020
The difference between Leinster and Munster, Craig Casey puts hand up, the future of midweek rugby
Aug 26, 2020
Rugby returns, time for Munster to deliver and the Johnny Sexton contract dilemma
Aug 19, 2020
Jamie Heaslip on life in retirement, starting a new career and rugby in lockdown
Mar 24, 2020
Rugby gets cancelled, Ian Madigan goes north and Living with the Lions
Mar 19, 2020
Rugby calendar chaos, how players deal with criticism and the Joe Marler incident
Mar 10, 2020
Coronavirus hits rugby, Sexton vs O'Gara and Bryan Byrne on his Bristol move
Mar 03, 2020
A challenger emerges in Leinster, fan behaviour in Donnybrook and top prospects in Ulster
Feb 26, 2020
Neil Francis on England loss, what Andy Farrell must do and the player who could make a difference
Feb 25, 2020
Twickenham showdown, vulnerable England and Ben Foden on his New York adventure
Feb 18, 2020
Improved Ireland, South Africa look north and Rhys Ruddock on his Six Nations omission
Feb 11, 2020
Gonzaga the giant-killers, quarter-final crackers and Roscommon rising
Feb 07, 2020
Same old Ireland, England's odd selections and why it's too early to crown France
Feb 04, 2020
Ireland's Six Nations target, a French revival and Ian Madigan's possible Ireland return
Jan 28, 2020
Schools rugby special - ‘The St Michael’s dream team are the side to beat’
Jan 22, 2020
The Saracens scandal, Leinster's nightmare draw and Andy Farrell's tough calls
Jan 21, 2020
Leinster's weak point, a new era for Ireland and Johann van Graan's future
Jan 14, 2020
John Cooney vs Conor Murray, Munster's issues and Leinster's depth chart
Jan 07, 2020
Team of the Decade, Christmas derbies and new era for Ireland
Dec 23, 2019
Andy Farrell's stock-take, Rob Kearney's future and can Leinster complete a perfect season?
Dec 17, 2019
John Cooney on Ulster's European run and bouncing back from World Cup disappointment
Dec 10, 2019
The problem with the Champions Cup, the Stephen Larkham effect and trouble in Welsh rugby
Dec 03, 2019
Andy Farrell's big decisions, John Cooney vs Conor Murray and Champions Cup power rankings
Nov 26, 2019
Impressive Irish Champions cup wins, will Stockdale be an all-time great & Zebo’s return to Munster
Nov 19, 2019
Champions Cup preview, the World Cup hangover and Joe Schmidt's next team
Nov 12, 2019
Ben Te’o on England’s World Cup defeat, Eddie Jones and his Toulon adventure
Nov 05, 2019
RWC Daily: The final pod: Springboks blow the Chariot to smithereens
Nov 02, 2019
RWC Daily: The Big One
Nov 01, 2019
The Left Wing Rugby World Cup Final Preview: Arise Sir Eddie
Oct 29, 2019
RWC Daily: And then there were two
Oct 29, 2019
RWC Daily: Can anyone stop the three-peat?
Oct 24, 2019
With the fall from grace, the clear-out begins
Oct 22, 2019
RWC Daily: The end of the road
Oct 21, 2019
RWC Daily: Sayanora for Ireland
Oct 19, 2019
RWC Daily: Is Schmidt's legacy on the line?
Oct 18, 2019
RWC Daily: Could Ireland pull this off?
Oct 17, 2019
RWC Daily: Bumper quarter-final preview
Oct 16, 2019
Irish rugby's biggest week, is an upset on the cards?
Oct 15, 2019
RWC Daily: The fall out of Bundee's ban
Oct 15, 2019
RWC Daily: Quarter-final fever
Oct 14, 2019
RWC Daily: Another farce to melt Joe Schmidt's mind
Oct 11, 2019
RWC Daily: Hagibis leaves the World Cup in disarray
Oct 10, 2019
RWC Daily: Pool A permutations as top teams continue to widen the gap
Oct 09, 2019
Can Ireland pick themselves up again and what has Joe Schmidt learned from 2015?
Oct 08, 2019
RWC Daily: Storm fears ease as Ireland ramp up for Samoa
Oct 08, 2019
RWC Daily: Typhoon threatens to derail Ireland's World Cup
Oct 07, 2019
RWC Daily: The morning after the night before
Oct 04, 2019
RWC Daily: Mistake after mistake in the Misaki
Oct 03, 2019
RWC Daily: 'Back on track and ready to prove a point'
Oct 02, 2019
The chance to put things right, Michael Cheika impressions and Luke on Nelson Mandela's laugh?
Oct 01, 2019
RWC Daily: Sexton returns to get the show back on the road
Oct 01, 2019
RWC Daily: Ireland’s Kobe conundrum
Sep 30, 2019
RWC Daily: EMERGENCY PODCAST - Japan stun Ireland in Shizuoka
Sep 28, 2019
RWC Daily: Fears for Conan as Ireland set for hosts showdown
Sep 27, 2019
RWC Daily: A tale of two Jacks - Carty starts but Conan ruled out
Sep 26, 2019
RWC Daily: Springboks, shocks and a spot of karaoke
Sep 25, 2019
The James Ryan factor, how South Africa can be targeted and being the old man in dressing-room
Sep 24, 2019
RWC Daily: Sexton fears and Japanese confidence
Sep 24, 2019
RWC Daily: Bullets trains as Ireland spread wings
Sep 23, 2019
RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong bench for Scotland
Sep 20, 2019
RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong team for Scotland
Sep 20, 2019
RWC daily: Tales from Yokohama as the big kick-off draws closer
Sep 19, 2019
RWC Daily: Tokyo drift and back three blues
Sep 18, 2019
Ireland's fullback dilemma, World Cup bonding and the squad standby list
Sep 17, 2019
RWC Daily: Kearney injury scare and a Ruddock brothers special
Sep 17, 2019
RWC Daily: Henshaw injury, sumo and gloomy weather forecasts
Sep 16, 2019
The blow-ins v home-grown players debate continues and why the quarters will be as good as it gets
Sep 10, 2019
RWC preview - Ireland ready to end pre-season on a high
Sep 05, 2019
‘I guarantee you players don’t feel right about Joe’s decision’ Luke Fitzgerald on Devin Toner
Sep 03, 2019
2019 RWC preview - Schmidt rings the changes
Aug 29, 2019
Why there’s too many Indians and not enough Chiefs and big selection calls to make for Schmidt
Aug 27, 2019
The 'hell' of World Cup training camp, Ireland's half-back dilemma and All Blacks uncertainty
Aug 20, 2019
Leinster show steel in Glasgow, Heineken Cup final reunion and Ireland's summer check-list
May 30, 2019
Leinster's succession plan, Munster's missing piece and the art of contract negotiations
May 21, 2019
Where Leinster went wrong, Saracens power and looking ahead to RDS showdown
May 14, 2019
Champions Cup final preview - What Leinster must do to overcome Saracens
May 06, 2019
Munster's trophy ambitions, Leinster's underrated young gun and why mid-week games could work
Apr 30, 2019
Jack Conan on Toulouse win, Leinster's drive for five and his rugby journey
Apr 23, 2019
The James Lowe dilemma, Munster's tough task and Croke Park classic revisited
Apr 16, 2019
Ireland 7s qualify for World Series, PRO14 heats up and the Champions Cup looms large
Apr 09, 2019
Jacob Stockdale's finishing, Jack McGrath goes north and the future of the breakdown
Apr 02, 2019
Champions Cup Quarter Finals Preview, Paul O'Connell's coaching future and Bloodgate remembered
Mar 26, 2019
Why we all need to keep believing and how Joe Schmidt will figure this one out
Mar 19, 2019
'An absolute war of a game' as we approach the end of an era
Mar 12, 2019
Ire v France preview, criticism of Johnny Sexton and Bernard Jackman on life after the Dragons
Mar 05, 2019
'The lads need to go for a few drinks and relax a bit’ Trying too hard and unrealistic expectations
Feb 26, 2019
Exclusive: Paul O'Connell on Ireland's World Cup chances, the Six Nations and coaching in France
Feb 19, 2019
Ireland waiting to hit top form and Luke McGrath on what he has learned at Leinster
Feb 12, 2019
Who cares about the Six Nations? This is about the World Cup
Feb 05, 2019
Six Nations Preview: Ireland's chances, Eddie Jones pressure and Wales decider?
Jan 29, 2019
Bonus Ep: Schools Rugby Preview
Jan 25, 2019
Ian Madigan on life in the Premiership, Ireland hopes and another bumper European weekend
Jan 22, 2019
Clean sweep for the provinces, sensational Stockdale and Simon Zebo abuse
Jan 15, 2019
Big weekend for the provinces, Tom Farrell's Ireland potential and Leinster's huge playing pool
Jan 08, 2019
Leinster vs Munster fallout and Johnny Sexton’s captaincy
Jan 03, 2019
Rugby Christmas parties and Jordi Murphy on why he decided to leave Leinster
Dec 18, 2018
Tadhg Beirne on his Munster journey, Scarlets experience and 2019 goals
Dec 11, 2018
The Andy Farrell era, Leinster’s backlog and Joey Carbery’s development
Dec 04, 2018
USA on the rise, All Blacks vulnerable and Ireland charging
Nov 23, 2018
James Ryan on beating the All Blacks, his dream year and looking ahead to 2019
Nov 20, 2018
Ireland vs All Blacks preview, 2013 heartbreak and tough selection decisions
Nov 13, 2018
Cian Healy on getting back to his best, injury struggles and developing as a prop
Nov 06, 2018
Ireland's hooker situation, centre selection dilemma and Joe Schmidt's coaching future
Oct 30, 2018
James Tracy and Rory O'Loughlin on their Leinster journey and Ireland experience
Oct 23, 2018
Unbeaten provinces, the fall of the superpowers and why you should never celebrate early
Oct 16, 2018
Champions Cup preview - Leinster the team to beat, Munster's tough task and the Cipriani dilemma
Oct 09, 2018
James Lowe on life at Leinster, Super Rugby experience and unique route to the top
Oct 02, 2018
Player privacy, Carbery’s journey and controversial new tackle laws
Sep 25, 2018
Ross Byrne on his Ireland experience, staying with Leinster and developing as a ten
Sep 18, 2018
Ultan Dillane on his journey from Paris to Tralee to Ireland international
Sep 11, 2018
John Cooney on new era in Ulster, leaving Leinster and proving people wrong
Sep 04, 2018
Felipe Contepomi on his Leinster return, his coaching journey and Munster rivalry
Aug 28, 2018
Ian Madigan on out-half play and why Johnny Sexton should be World Player of the Year
Jun 26, 2018
Fergus McFadden on Leinster's historic season and Grand Slam glory
Jun 19, 2018
Joe Schmidt's selection policy, the Sean Cronin mystery and the All Blacks get away with one
Jun 12, 2018
Simon Zebo on his Paris adventure, World Cup prospects and Munster memories
Jun 05, 2018
Isa Nacewa on winning the double, why he came back to Leinster and post-rugby plans
May 31, 2018
Conor Murray on his Munster ambitions, Sexton partnership and whether he would move abroad
May 22, 2018
Future is bright for Leinster and a must-win game for Munster
May 16, 2018
Tommy Bowe on retirement, his vital move to Wales and his miraculous Lions recovery
May 08, 2018
Bryan Habana on his Toulon experience, retirement and the toughest moments of his career
May 01, 2018
The Byrne/Carbery dilemma and why Munster can take some positives
Apr 25, 2018
Damian Browne on the highs and lows of his epic 4,800km row across the Atlantic
Apr 17, 2018
Keith Earls on Grand Slam glory and the changes he made to produce his best form
Apr 11, 2018
Dan Leavy on his breakout season plus Munster's latest miracle
Apr 03, 2018
Champions Cup preview - Leinster's blockbuster battle and Munster's toughest test
Mar 27, 2018
Johnny Sexton on Ireland's Grand Slam win and a possible future in coaching
Mar 20, 2018
Luke Fitzgerald, Robbie Henshaw and Scott Fardy on Ireland’s Grand Slam chances
Mar 14, 2018
Luke and David Wallace on what it takes to win the Grand Slam and 2009 Cardiff memories
Mar 07, 2018
Ireland's centre dilemma, off-form England and Grand Slam potential
Feb 27, 2018
Ian Madigan on dealing with setbacks, the importance of sports psychology and his future plans
Feb 21, 2018
Bernard Jackman on his Dragons project, working in France and taking a stand on dessert
Feb 14, 2018
Why England need a bit of arrogance and is Lancaster/Farrell the next Ireland coaching ticket?
Feb 07, 2018
Darren Cave on life at Ulster, Ireland's Six Nations chances and Joe Schmidt's unique preparation
Jan 31, 2018
Larmour vs Nadolo, Tadhg Beirne's rise and Connacht keep rolling
Jan 24, 2018
Luke Fitzgerald on Grobler debate and Rhys Ruddock dealing with injury,chosing to play in Ireland
Jan 17, 2018
Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery, life after rugby and dealing with his critics
Jan 10, 2018
Why it might be too soon for Jordan Larmour, Sean Cronin vs Rory Best and Munster's one big problem
Jan 03, 2018
Another Irish clean sweep and Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan on balancing work & winning All-Irelands
Dec 19, 2017
Leinster on top in Europe, Matt O'Connor's media problem and does Zebo enjoy playing for Ireland?
Dec 13, 2017
Jordi Murphy's ballsy move and Ireland vs England in the Champions Cup
Dec 06, 2017
Jordan Larmour's Ireland chances, Joe Schmidt's 'odd' selections and Munster's player drain
Nov 28, 2017
Eoin O'Malley on battling with Brian O'Driscoll and leaving rugby at just 25
Nov 21, 2017
Luke Fitzgerald and Fergus McFadden on their World Cup rivalry and Ireland's Springboks demolition
Nov 15, 2017
Will Bundee Aki make his debut and what happened to Sean Cronin?
Nov 08, 2017
Ian Madigan on life in Bristol, the Zebo decision and his international future
Nov 02, 2017
Luke Fitzgerald and Jake Heenan debate the use of project players and talk changes in Connacht
Oct 25, 2017
Neil Francis on needing a defibrillator watching Leinster plus cynicism in Castres vs Munster match
Oct 18, 2017
Eoin Reddan on why the Pro 14 is as good as the English Premiership
Oct 16, 2017
Champions Cup preview: Are Saracens better than Joe Schmidt's Leinster team?
Oct 12, 2017
Luke previews Leinster vs Munster and talks the future of sports technology with Stephen Smith
Oct 05, 2017
Peter O'Mahony looks back on his memorable Lions tour and talks Munster changes
Oct 02, 2017
Luke Fitzgerald and Paul Kimmage go head-to-head on Dublin, doping and cheating vs cynical play
Sep 28, 2017
Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery and why he wants Joe Schmidt to stay in Ireland
Sep 25, 2017
Luke Fitzgerald and Mike McCarthy on the challenges retired rugby players face
Sep 21, 2017
Sean O'Brien on his Lions heroics and why he decided to speak up on tour
Sep 14, 2017