The 2nd Row: Recent Episodes
The 2nd Row
The 2nd row is a fan vlog that gives its opinions on Connacht rugby at all levels. With match reviews, travel help, a tad biased and a bit of fun. This podcast will preview and recap all the Pro 14 action, focusing on the Irish provinces
The 2nd Row podcast is back!The Womens Interpros are coming to a close with Connacht narrowly missing out on a final spotand with the World cup around the corner i look at the squad and the warm ups
An incredible tour of New Zealand, 5 matches 3 wins, a big moment in Rugby history, who shone? What did Ireland do well? what can we do better? how has it been taken in New Zealand
we go through all that and more!
The Irish tour of New Zealand is about to begin I am joined by Oisin Collins in New Zealand to talk about what Ireland are looking to get out of the series and the perception from New Zealand
It was an action packed Rd 3 of the TikTok 6 nations Ailbhe O'Nolan, Claire Molloy, Fiona Halligan and I got through all the games and have a look at the major news in the world of Womens Rugby
A week Later than advertised The 2nd row podcast is back!! I am joined by Ailbhe O'Nolan & Clare Molloy We talk France vs Ireland, Wales vs Scotand & Italy vs England have a look at the week of Women's Ruby News and take a look to round 3 of the TikTok 6 nations
Great to have Andy Friend on the podcast this week, we chat about Covid, player pathways, and the upcoming Pro 14 matches.
Great to chat to Fionn carr this week
Talking about his rugby career that has taken him from Naas to Hong Kong. His time in Connacht and the move to Leinster
A longer than normal episode this week as I chat to Andrew Browne about his Rugby career from U20 grand slam to Pro 12 winner and onto his retirement from rugby and his transition into Coaching.
Great to chat with Jake Heenan, a fan favorite who traveled to Connacht from New Zealand for his first senior rugby contract, had his struggles with injury but is now thriving with the Bristol Bears
Great to have Edel McMahon on this week talking about the highlights of her career so far. From starting with NUIG, her time in Galwegians, playing with Connacht, being the first uncapped Womens Barbarian, playing with Ireland, and moving to Wasps
Great to chat with Rory Parata this week. We talk about his move from Australia to Ireland at a young age, his time in Connacht and how he is now thriving with the Cornish Pirates
Thanks to Eoin Mckeon for coming on the podcast this week and for his time in Connacht. He's been a part of our greatest days and I wish him well in the future. It was great to talk about his career in green
Had a great chat with Shannon Touhey on her late arrival into rugby, the rise to Provincial rugby, and the personal sacrifice that sometimes needs to be made to compete at the highest level
This week I spoke with Ciaran Gaffney about his journey from Galwegians mini to the Connacht Academy, how he ended up playing with Zebre, the injury that ended his career, what it took to get to where he is now ,and those that helped him
This week I was chatting with Connacht great Andrew Farly we talk about his journey to Galway and his time in Grenoble
and he give some valuable advice to any wannabe 2nd Rowers out there
Great to chat with Ruth O'Reilly, we talk about her journey from Kerry to Galwegians, the highs and lows of international rugby and the progression of the Womens game.
It was my pleasure to have Shane O'Leary on to talk about his career so far in rugby, from heading to Grenoble at a young age to his international career with Canada, and obviously the 2016 championship win with Connacht
Great to have Nichola Fryday on to talk about her journey from Tullamore to Irish international, how shes coping with isolation. and the challenges that playing at the top level can bring.
I was delighted to have Brett Wilkinson on today, talking about hiscareer in Connacht, his retirement due to injury, and how life is in Hong Kong
With the Sporting world on hiatus, Padraig and Oisín have put the 2nd Row into LOCKdown. A new mini-series designed to keep our minds on the game.
This week its the 6 nations some of the memories around the bigger moments and our connection with the oldest rugby championship in the world
It was my Pleasure to have Michael Swift on to talk about his 15 year long career in Connacht Rugby, the highs the lows, the different coaches and the journey he went on that led him to be a Connacht Clan Hall of fame member
With the Sporting world on hiatus, Padraig and Oisín have put the 2nd Row into LOCKdown. A new mini-series designed to keep our minds on the game. This week, its the tag rugby edition, a great place to meet new people and get involved in the rugby community
Great to have Nicole Fowley on to talk about her journey from Sligo to Galwegians and then onto Irish international, and all the ups and downs that playing at the top level can bring.
With the Sporting world on hiatus, Padraig and Oisín have put the 2nd Row into LOCKdown. A new mini-series designed to keep our minds on the game. This week, we talk about our most memorable away games
Great to have Fraser Gow the Connacht Club & Community Administrator, Connacht U18 Girls Head Coach & Galwegians Senior Womens Head Coach on to talk
WE go through how things are at the moment, his journey to Galway from Glasgow and how hes developing as a coach
In the face of COVID-19, a shutdown of sport globally and an unsettled end to the season, Padraig and Oisín put the 2nd Row into LOCKdown. Join us for a new mini-series designed to keep our minds on the game. This week, we talk about our first home games and the sense of community in rugby
Its the end of the 2018-19 season and Padraig and Oisín discuss the Pro14 Final and take a look at the season as a whole.
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Join us for the last episode before the summer break!
Its Guinness Pro 14 Semi final time and Glasgow, Ulster Leinster and Munster battled it out to see who would be in the Final in Celtic Park! Padraig and Oisín take a look at those fixtures, the Champions Cup qualifier & give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Its European Finals time and Leinster are carrying the flag for the Pro14! Padraig and Oisín take a look at the Champions Cup final in detail, briefly cover the Challenge Cup Final, & share some thoughts on the major rugby news of the week.
As always we hand out the 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards!
Its Guinness Pro 14 Quarter final time and there two huge fixtures over the weekend, and two big results! Padraig and Oisín take a look at all the fixtures, & give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
And that is it Round 21 has come and gone the regular season is over. This week Padraig is joined by Mark Anderson founder of the Pro14 Banter group on Facebook to talk through all the action that finalized the PRO14 tables and the final standing for Heineken cup qualification. We also give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round
Its one of the biggest weekends in northern Hemisphere rugby. It's European Semi final time and With both munster an Leinster involved the Pro 14 hopes rested on them! Padraig and Oisín take a look at both fixtures, & give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
It is the Penultimate round of the PRO 14 and Padraig and Oisin take a look at how Round 20 impacted the teams and the tables as those knockout games and the final day of the regular season draws closer. We also give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
With only three rounds left in the Pro 14the tensions is starting to pile on! Padraig and returning guest Andrew take a look at how Round 19 impacted the teams and whats as the finish line and the knock out phase of the Pro 14 is within touching distance. We also give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Its European Quarter final time and there was a huge amount of Pro 14 interest! Padraig and Oisín take a look at all the fixtures featuring Pro 14 teams, & give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
The six nations has ended and the Pro 14 is on the final stretch. and the previous weekend of rugby had it all!!! Padraig and Oisín take a look at all the Round 18 action, give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Another great weekend of Pro 14 action has come and gone! Padraig and Oisín take a look at all the Round 17 action, give our opinion on the major news of the week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
It was a full weekend of rugby so Padraig and Oisín keep their focus on the Pro 14 to recap round 16. They also chat rugby news and take a quick glance at the 6 Nations story so far.
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
After a short break the Pro 14 returns and so does Padraig and Oisín recap round 15 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a quick glance at the 6 Nations story so far.
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Its the last round of the Pro 14 before the 6 nations, so Padraig and special guest Andrew Barker recap round 14 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a look forward to the return of the 6 Nations.
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back for the final pool stage of European rugby! We chat rugby news, recap the final round of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, & the sole Pro 14 game between Kings and Cheetahs. we take a look forward to next weeks Pro 14 fixtures and the quarter final games in Europe. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.
Padraig and Oisin are back for another weekend of European rugby! We chat rugby news, recap the penultimate round of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup and take a look forward to the final round of pool games in Europe. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.
Its the last round of Christmas matches, so Padraig and Oisin are back to recap round 13 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a look forward to the return of the European Champions & Challenge cups neyt week
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back to recap round 12 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a look forward to the round 13 fixtures.
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back for Christmas derby season! The guys recap Round 11 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a look forward to next weeks festive fixtures.
As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back for another weekend of European rugby! We chat rugby news, recap round 4 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games and take a look forward to next week's fixtures where we're back to Pro14 action. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.
The games are coming thick and fast and Padraig and Oisin talk European rugby! We chat rugby news, recap round 3 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games and take a look forward to next weekend's European fixtures. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.
Padraig and Oisin recap all the Pro 14 games in Round 10, chat rugby news and take a look forward to next weeks European fixtures . As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin recap all the Pro 14 games in Round 9 & the End of the November Internationals, chat rugby news and take a look forward to round 10 of the Pro 14 As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin recap this weekend's November Internationals, chat rugby news and take a look forward to next weeks fixtures. Featuring as always the 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
In a special November series Preview we talk to 2 players whose rugby journey has been shaped by Connacht Rugby first we talk to Ali Miller one of Ireland's greatest wingers then to Tadhg Leader who has forged a great career in America, we talk the women's game, rugby in America and the upcoming internationals
Padraig and Oisin recap this weekend's November Internationals, chat rugby news and take a look forward to next weeks fixtures. Featuring as always the 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin recap all the Pro 14 games in Round 8 & the start of the November Internationals, chat rugby news and take a look forward to next weeks November Internationals. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back and so is the Pro 14! We recap all the games in Round 7, chat rugby news and take a look forward to Round 8 and the upcoming November Internationals. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin chat rugby news, recap the second weekend of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games and take a look forward to next weekend's European fixtures. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.
Padraig and Oisin take a European break! We chat rugby news, recap the opening weekend of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games and take a look forward to next weekend's European fixtures. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.
Padraig and Oisin are back, we chat rugby news, recap the Pro 14 Round 6 games and take a look forward to the first round of European games. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
This week Padraig is joined by special guest Big Joe Shep from Three Blokes a Ball & BOD, we chat the rugby news, recap the Pro 14 Round 5 games and take a look forward to Round 6. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back, we chat rugby news, recap the Pro 14 Round 4 games and take a look forward to Round 4. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back, we chat rugby news, recap the Pro 14 Round 3 games and take a look forward to Round 4. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back, we chat rugby news, recap the Pro 14 Round 2 games and take a look forward to Round 3. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin are back for the opening weekend of the 2018-19 Pro 14 season. We chat rugby news, recap the Round 1 games and take a look forward to Round 2. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.
Padraig and Oisin preview the opening round of Pro 14 fixtures, with Cardiff vs Leinster, Ospreys vs Edinburgh, & Zebre vs Southern Kings starting at 7:35 on Friday night. and With Connacht kicking off the Saturday at 3 at home to Glasgow. Then Munster host Cheetahs at the same time Ulster host Scarlets at 5:15. And the opening round comes to a close at 7:35 (GMT) as Dragons host Benetton
After previewing the Irish Provinces & Conference A, Padraig & Oisin Preview the rest of Conference B in the third and final of three podcasts leading up to the beginning of the Pro 14. Talking personnel changes, goals for the season, and the players we think you should be looking out for during the upcoming season
After previewing the Irish Provinces, Padraig & Oisin Preview the rest of Conference A in the second of three podcasts leading up to the beginning of the Pro 14. Talking personnel changes, goals for the season, and the players we think you should be looking out for during the upcoming season
Padraig & Oisin Preview the Irish provinces in the first of three podcasts leading up to the beginning of the Pro 14. Talking personnel changes, goals for the season, and the players we think you should be looking out for during the upcoming season
Padraig and Oisin recap Ireland's Women's & Men's incredible performances in the Sevens Rugby World cup We also look towards the Super rugby semifinals As always there's some rugby news and we feature the 2nd row Top Performer of the World Cup and Clown of the round
Padraig and Oisin recap Ireland's Final match in the series of three tests against Australia
We also round up some of the other matches As always there's some rugby news and featuring the 2nd row Top Performer of the series and Clown of the round
Padraig and Oisin recap Ireland's second match in the series of three tests against Australia and look ahead to the series decider.
We also chat about the Ireland U20s and the end of the World Championships & round up some of the other matches As always there's some rugby news and featuring the 2nd row Top Performer and Clown of the round
Padraig and Oisin recap Ireland's first match in the series of three tests against Australia and look ahead to test two.
We also chat about the Ireland U20s, and the Ireland Womens & Mens 7s. As always there's some rugby news and featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
Padraig and Oisin preview the Irish summer tour of Australia, with special guests Blake and Richard from the Rugby Report Card.
We also chat about the Ireland U20s and the Ireland Mens 7s historic performance in London. As always there's some rugby news and our ‘One to Watch’ for the series
Padraig and Oisin Look back at an incredible weekend of rugby as the Guinness Pro 14 Final took place. Leinster and Scarlets showed how a final should be played. While the Barbarians thrilled in a 9 try victory over England.
As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
Padraig and Oisin preview the upcoming Pro 14 Final between Leinster & Scarlets on Saturday, We give our take on the Irish Rugby senior and U20 squads as well as making a dent in some of the rugby news of the past week and as always we feature our ‘One to Watch’ for the weekend
Padraig and Oisin Look back at an incredible weekend of rugby as the Guinness Pro 14 Semi Finals took place. Scarlets eased by Glasgow, while Leinster beat Munster in a tense encounter in the RDS, and Ulster secured Champions cup rugby by beating ospreys in Ravenhill
As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
Padraig and Oisin preview the upcoming Pro 14 semi finals between Glasgow & Scarlets on Friday, Leinster & Mmunster on Saturday, then on Sunday Ulster host Ospreys in the Champions cup play off. We also make a dent in some of the rugby news of the past week and as always we feature our ‘One to Watch’ for the weekend
Padraig and Oisin Look back at an historic win for Leinster in the Champions cup and a treat for the neutrals in the challenge cup final, on a weekend where the Guinness Pro 14 reigned supreme over Europe
As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
Padraig and Oisin preview the upcoming Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92, and the Challenge cup Final between Cardiff Blues and Gloucester. We make a dent in some of the rugby news of the past week and as always we feature our ‘One to Watch’ for the weekend
Padraig and Oisin rundown the Guinness Pro14 Quarter Final fixtures for this week, as Munster needed moments of magic to beat Edinburgh, and Scarlets had little trouble beating the Cheetahs.
As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
Padraig and Oisin preview the upcoming Guinness Pro14 Quarter Final fixtures. We make a dent in some of the rugby news including Kieran Keanes departure from Connacht. while in the quarter finals Munster host Edinburgh who are hitting form at the right time. Scarlets host Cheetahs in what could be the pick of the matches Featuring our ‘One to Watch’ for the weekend
Oisin and I rundown the Guinness Pro14 round 21 fixtures for this week, as Connacht convincingly beat Leinster, Munster drew with Ulster, on a very busy derby day in the Pro 14 As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
Oisin and I preview the upcoming Guinness Pro14 Round 21 fixtures. John Muldoon plays his last match in the green of Connacht in the sportsground vs Leinster, Munster host Ulster who are on the hunt for a quarter final spot. we talk Judgement day in Wales and the rest of the local derbies in what will be a great day of rugby Featuring our ‘One to Watch’ for the weekend
Oisin and I rundown the Guinness Pro14 round "17B" fixtures for this week, and the Champions Cup Semi-Finals. Wins for Ulster and Leinster, but Munster ruin the dream of an all Irish Champions cup final As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
Oisin and I preview the upcoming refixed Guinness Pro14 Round 17 fixtures with Ospreys away in Italy and Ulsters last home match of the regular season. And with such a heavy Pro 14 presence in the Champions cup Semi Final we look forward to a big weekend of rugby Featuring our ‘One to Watch’ for the weekend
Oisin and I rundown the Guinness Pro14 round 20 fixtures for this week, with wins for Munster and Ulster, a loss for Connacht and an historic result in the RDS. As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
Oisin and Padraig preview the upcoming Guinness Pro14 Round 20 fixtures with Munster in South Africa, Connacht in Scotstoun, Ulster hosting Ospreys, and Leinster at home to Benetton. Featuring our ‘One to Watch’ for the weekend
A rundown of the Guinness Pro14 round 19 fixtures wins for Ulster, Leinster, and Munster as the season draws to a close. Featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round
This week preview show, starts with a brief overview of the major news of the week, followed by our game previews, and we wrap up with our player to watch out for.