House of Rugby URC: Recent Episodes
JOE
Current and former players review the big rugby talking points, tactical goings on and on-field battles
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is once again joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and James Downey as they look back on the weekend’s Six Nations action and particularly Ireland’s title win!
They look at Italy’s brilliance in Cardiff, Ireland getting the job done against Scotland, and France coming to fruition against England.
Will Italy’s campaign be a flash in the pan, or are they cooking something special? France and England show signs of improvement for next year, and just what is happening in Wales?
Have we seen Peter O’Mahony in an Irish jersey for the last time? What do we need to do to muster a challenge against the Springboks?
All this and more on this week’s House of Rugby!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Johne Murphy as they look back on the weekend’s Six Nations and Ireland’s defeat to England.
They look at the dying minutes of the game and Conor Murray’s decision to box-kick and whether it was the right or wrong decision.
They discuss England’s approach to the game, how they managed to score three tries and exploit the Irish defence.
And they look ahead to Ireland’s final game against Scotland as they look to wrap up the Six Nations title.
Plus, we hear from Rob Kearney and get his thoughts on the defeat.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry as they look back on a weekend of URC rugby and ahead to Ireland's Six Nations clash against England this week. They look at Ulster's start to life without Dan McFarland at the helm, and why it's looking positive so far. They look at Irish attitudes towards being favourites in games and whether that needs to change given our dominance, and will an Irishman wreck the Grand Slam? They dissect Felix Jones' blitz defence and why it hasn't exactly worked so far with England.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined by Lindsay Peat and Johne Murphy as they look back on Ireland’s 31-7 win over Wales in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
They look at some of the sloppy Ireland play, some good Welsh defending and what Ireland will be looking to improve on over the next few weeks.
They dive into Ireland’s scrum and how they’re improving, and where they’re making their mistakes with discipline.
Plus, they look at the other results across the tournament, how England allowed Scotland to take control of the game and the controversial end to the Italy/France draw.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in studio by Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry as they look back on Ireland's win over Italy in the Six Nations.
They look at Ireland's sloppiness in the first half and why Andy Farrell won't be happy with some aspects of their play.
They look at some of the key positions and whether or not Ireland will look to make some changes against Wales.
And was it a try or not? They discuss the Scotland and France game, and the fall-out from the Dupont Law.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in studio by Lindsay Peat and James Downey as they look back on Ireland's win over France in the Six Nations.
They chat Big Joe McCarthy's performance and why he brings a new element to Ireland's team.
They analysis Jack Crowley's showing as he stepped in Johnny Sexton's shoes and did so relatively seamlessly.
What happened to France? The look at the missing players and why they just didn't seem to turn up for the game.
And are Ireland now clear favourites? Don't rule England out just yet.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster player Will Connors joinsMáire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio as we look ahead to the Six Nations.
They chat with Will about Leinster’s season so far, his effectiveness with the chop-tackle and what Jacques Nienabar has brought to the province.
They preview the Six Nations tournament, running through the strengths and weaknesses of every team, who to watch and any potential upsets in the tournament.
And they look at Ireland’s selection headaches from Jack Crowley to Joe McCarthy, and the potential boom or bust scenario in their opening game against France on Friday in Marseille.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined by Lindsay Peat and James Downey as they look back on the Champions Cup and ahead to the Six Nations.
They chat Ulster's dreadful defeat against Harlequins, Connacht's big win against Bristol and Munster's game management in another bad defeat for them against Northampton.
They look ahead to the Six Nations which kicks off next week. And We hear from Andy Farrell and Peter O'Mahony ahead of the tournament.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Ireland and Leinster player Dan Leavy joins Maire Treasa in studio alongside Pat McCarry as they look back on the weekend of Champions Cup rugby.
They discuss Andy Farrell's move into the Lions job and what that will mean for Ireland.
They predict the Six Nations squad ahead of it being announced on Wednesday.
Plus, we bring you a chat with Ireland international Caelan Doris.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill and Lindsay Peat are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Brent Pope for the first show of 2024. They look back on the Christmas and New Years inter-pro clashes, Munster's ever growing list of injured players and Ulster's moral-boosting wins. They also look ahead to the Champions Cup games this weekend, and Mack Hansen's injury ahead of the Six Nations.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill, Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry look back on another weekend of Champions Cup rugby and react to the biggest rugby news of the weekend. They discuss Andy Farrell as he signs a new deal with the IRFU and continues on as the head coach. They look at RG Snyman's potential (and probable) move to Leinster from Munster and what impact he'll have on the province. Plus, they look at the big games in-depth as Leinster and Ulster win, but Munster and Connacht come away disappointed again after Champions Cup defeats.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Johne Murphy as they look back on the first weekend of Champions Cup rugby. They look back on Leinster's win over La Rochelle and how they finally managed to get the monkey of their back against the French side. Is Europe one step too far for Munster this season? Or was their first round draw with Bayonne a slip-up? What the hell happened to Connacht on Friday and are how are Ulster going to react to throwing away another lead?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry to look back on the weekend's URC action, including a ding-dong battle between Connacht and Leinster. Plus, they take an early look ahead to this week's Champions Cup rugby.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland international Lindsay Peat and by former Munster man James Downey as they reflect on the weekend of URC rugby. They look back on Leinster's narrow victory over Munster in a classic inter-pro in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. They discuss Ulster's form having slipped up from a strong lead against Glasgow. And a time to worry for Connacht? They suffered a big defeat to the Bulls at the weekend and their upcoming fixtures are not to be envied.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another weekend of URC rugby and it was a clean sweep for the Irish provinces. Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Brent Pope to look back on the weekend's action.They look back on Ulster's win over Lions in Belfast in difficult weather conditions, the signs of a really good team starting to build there, but the lack of balance in their squad so far.They analyse Connacht's massively important away win in South Africa against Sharks and how they were able to match a difficult side physically.The discuss Oli Jager's move to Munster and the increasing amount of physicality in their side and why that'll be important going down the stretch later this season. And Leinster make light work of Scarlets, is anyone stopping them this season?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Despite the disruption from Storm Debi, we are back with another episode of House of Rugby. On this week's episode of House of Rugby, Lindsay Peat and Johne Murphy join Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill to look back on another weekend of URC rugby. They look back on the Ulster's win over Munster in Belfast (0:45 -24:00). They look at Ulster's dominance in the physical side of the game, and why Munster put in a very un-Munster like performance. Plus, they give their view on Andrew Conway's retirement. Connacht lost their first game of the season to Edinburgh (24:00 - 31:15) - they discuss why Connacht will be disappointed with their lack of discipline in the closing stages of the game, and why that's exactly what they need to improve on to make progress. And Leinster battered the Dragons (31:35 - 42:00) - they look at the returning World Cup players and the leaders starting to emerge in Johnny Sexton's place at the province.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the Rugby World Cup draws to a close, we turn our attention on House of Rugby to the URC and the provinces.Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in studio by James Downey and Pat McCarry to look back on an exciting weekend of URC rugby with wins for Connacht, Munster and Leinster. The look at Connacht's great start to the season, with three wins from three. BUT can they sustain that on the road now? They've three away fixtures coming on the trot. Munster's young-guns got the job done against the Dragons, and some of them could be impressing enough to keep their place. The lads look at the impressive output from some of their academy stars. Plus, Jacques Nienaber will soon start with Leinster. What will the World Cup winning coach bring to the set-up and could he be the magic ingredient missing in tight European games? All that, plus a look at some changes at the high-performance level in the IRFU.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Rugby World Cup has drawn to a close and South Africa have been crowned World Champions. While they may have scraped their way their in the smallest of margins, Lindsay Peat, Alison Miller and Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill agree that they actually deserved it. In the final World Cup edition of House of Rugby, we look back on the final, and the tournament as a whole. We once again dissect Ireland's disappointing quarter-final exit and we choose the best performers of the tournament.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The World Cup is nearly over and we know our two finalists. Brent Pope and Sene Naoupu join Máire Treasa ní Dhubhghaill in the House of Rugby studio as we look back on the semi-finals. We discuss the one-sidedness of the All-Blacks thumping of Argentina and how they look like they're playing with some anger. They discuss South Africa and whether or not they can muster up one more big performance to bring home the title. And we once again lament what might have been had Ireland performed better in the quarter-final.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It happened again... Ireland have been knocked out of the rugby world cup at the quarter-finals, this time by New Zealand. Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland player Mike Ross and former Munster man Johne Murphy as they pick up the pieces from Saturday's defeat. They look back on the game and what went wrong for Ireland. They look to the future of this team and what comes next with so many players finishing up. And what about Johnny Sexton? Will he return to rugby in some aspect in the future?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lindsay Peat is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland player Shane Byrne and by JOE.ie Editor Pat McCarry as they look back on Ireland's ruthless win against Scotland. They chat about Ireland's defensive solidity, the ability to change in-game and how they showed a ruthless side to their game against Scotland. They discuss Peter O'Mahony at 100 caps and why his 'old-man' persona has been key to Ireland at the tournament. Plus, the quarter-final hoodoo, does it exist and how to make sure it doesn't come into play this weekend. Keep doing what they're doing.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It may have been a break week in the Rugby World Cup for Ireland, but there's still loads to chat about on this week's House of Rugby podcast. Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland and Ulster player Darren Cave and by JOE editor Pat McCarry as they take a retrospective look at the Rugby World Cup so far, Ireland's win over South Africa and look ahead to Ireland's upcoming clash with Scotland. Plus, Pat chats with Ian Madigan about his retirement from rugby, his battles trying to force his way into Ireland's starting XV and gets his thoughts on Ireland at this World Cup.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don't say we didn't tell you so...Johne Murphy and Sene Naoupu join Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill in the House of Rugby studio to look back on Ireland's MASSIVE win against South Africa on Saturday night. The look at the biggest moments in the game, Andy Farrell's squad selection that proved vital and how Ireland need to capitalise on such an important win in the tournament. Plus, if these two meet again in the final (which is likely), we outline the reasons why Ireland are clearly favourites.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland and Ulster player Darren Cave, and by JOE.ie Editor Pat McCarry to look back on the second weekend of the Rugby World Cup.They chat about Johnny Sexton, his record-breaking try that pushes him to the top of Ireland's all-time scorers list. But what makes him special? Darren Cave explains what it was like to train with him.They look ahead to the South Africa game next week, what Ireland should be wary of with the Springboks, but why they shouldn't actually fear them at all.Plus, former Ireland player CJ Stander explains why he'll be supporting the boys in green, rather than his homeland of South Africa.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with an 82-8 win over Romania in the heat of Bordeaux. Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland and Munster player Peter Stringer and former Munster and Leicester player Johne Murphy as they look back on the opening weekend of action in France.
They analyse the game in full, discuss the difficulty of playing in the heat and debate whether or not Ireland should risk Johnny Sexton against Tonga next week.
Plus, who impressed at the weekend? And why we shouldn't be too fearful of France.
With thanks to Heineken. Please drink responsibly.
Munster are the United Rugby Championship winners and Jason has brought in jerseys and trackies for Greg, Pat and Lindsay to wear. After getting us started with 'Stand Up And Fight', Greg and the gang discuss:(1:30) - Munster ending title wait in Cape Town(8:45) - Nerveless Jack Crowley and 'F-bomb' Hodnett(31:10) - Munster's players of the season(34:50) - South African journalist Grand Shub(41:05) - Ireland's World Cup training squad(51:20) - Our end of season awards
After a wildly dramatic weekend of rugby, Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy are in the House of Rugby studio, and we hear from Lawrence Dallaglio, Ronan O'Gara and Gregory Alldritt. The team discuss:(1:00) Jason and Lindsay on the town(3:00) Lawrence Dallaglio tees us up(5:30) - Champions Cup final review(26:40) - Respect for ROG and what next for Leinster?(52:00) - Ronan O'Gara and Gregory Alldritt(55:00) - Munster vs Stormers URC final preview
Springbok legend and two-time European Cup winner Bryan Habana joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio for a Champions Cup bumper episode. They discuss URC semi wins for Munster & Stormers, and look ahead to Leinster vs. La Rochelle. They also discuss:(1:00) - Olympic qualification and Sevens scenes(8:20) - Munster's big win, and Crowley's drop goal(17:00) - Keith Earls' recovery and Stormers video celebrations(35:15) - Bryan Habana's career highlights(49:25) - Interview with Brian O'Driscoll(57:45) - Interview with Ronan O'Gara(59:50) - Interview with Jamison Gibson-Park(1:05:00) - Champions Cup preview(1:24:35) - Bryan returns, and some Ice, Ice Baby
After a huge weekend of quarter final action in the United Rugby Championship, Greg, Lindsay & Jason are in the House of Rugby studio to break it all down. They discuss:(7:15) - Connacht stun Ulster(14:00) - Colm de Buitlear comments after Terenure's AIL win(20:20) - What next for Ulster?(23:45) - Munster's gutsy win(30:10) - Leinster swat Sharks aside(54:05) - Johnny Sexton & Paul O'Connell chats(58:30) - Best rugby players of all time
Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat are joined by Pat McCarry in the House of Rugby studio as they look back on a big weekend of Champions Cup and Women's Six Nations rugby. They discuss:(1:00) - International Rugby Experience(3:00) - Leinster thump Toulouse(10:15) - Josh van der Flier and Toulouse indiscipline(23:20) - La Rochelle blitz Exeter(45:00) - Women's Six Nations(59:00) - URC quarter final preview
Former Leinster centre Conor O’Brien joins Greg and Lindsay in studio to chat all things rugby, including his premature retirement through injury.The gang look back on Munster’s comeback against the Sharks, Leinster’s shock defeat, and much more!
Four wins from four, a Springbok head coach heading to Leinster and Ireland Women set to host a dominant England side.On this week's House of Rugby, Jason Hennessy is in the host's seat, and joined by Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry. They talk:(1:50) - Leinster snap up Jacques Nienaber(6:10) - Munster roll Stormers(18:45) - Leinster's young guns win thriller(26:00) - Crucial wins for Connacht and Ulster(42:15) - Women's rugby report, and Italy defeat
Greg, Lindsay and Jason are back in the House of Rugby studio and there's a heap of hot topics to get to. They discuss:2:30 - Jimmy O’Brien and Garry Ringrose on fire6:00 - Where to target Leinster12:10 - Openside chat & Scott Penny's fend!15:00 - In defence of Leinster - “It pains me to say it!”24:55 - Toulouse skewer Sharks35:00 - La Rochelle beat Sarries, ROG praise43:10 - Women’s Six Nations47:00 - Red card and high tackle madness58:50 - URC preview
Greg, Lindsay and Jason are reunited in the House of Rugby studio to discuss the weekend's Champions and Challenge Cup action. We also hear from Grand Slam champ, friend of the show and all-round legend, Mack Hansen.(0:40) - Introduction(3:15) - Ryan Baird stars as Leinster beat Ulster(12:30) - Ireland back three debate(15:10) - Will Johnny Sexton play for Leinster again? (19:45) - Munster get Sharked(25:30) - Carbery and Murray futures?(47:20) - Mack Hansen chat(53:00) - Women’s Six Nations
Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat are joined by Jason O'Mara - top Irish actor, big rugby head and voice of Batman - in the House of Rugby studio, this week. Hugo Keenan chats with Pat about Ireland's Grand Slam triumph. (0:40) - Greg & Lindsay's Grand Slam tales(19:45) - Leinster cracker against Stormers(28:00) - Wins for Connacht & Ulster, but Munster lose(45:40) - Jake White wants yellow cards for 'simulation'(51:15) - Hugo Keenan interview(57:00) - Women's Six Nations
James Downey joins Pat McCarry and Jason Hennessy in the House of Rugby studio to discuss Irish Grand Slams in the 2023 Six Nations and U20 championship. We also hear from Johnny Sexton, Tommy Bowe, Andy Farrell and Ireland Women captain Nichola Fryday.(0:30) - Reacting to Ireland's win over England(16:00) - Freddie Steward red card(31:00) - Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell(33:20) - U20s Grand Slam and senior highlights(57:00) - Tommy Bowe(58:15) - Six Nations awards and Nichola Fryday
Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat are joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Munster, Harlequins and Ireland back-row, Anna Caplice. Pat McCarry catches up with Brian O'Driscoll, later in the show.Running order:(2:30) - Munster winning run continues and centres debate(9:00) - Leinster go 19 from 19; Scott Penny praise(22:10) - Connacht and Ulster wins(42:30) - Scotland vs. Ireland preview(52:40) - Brian O'Driscoll interview(1:16:00) - Anna Caplice on women's rugby and career highs
Greg O'Shea is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy, ahead of another big weekend of Six Nations games. They discuss:(1:30) - Welsh rugby crisis(9:00) - Munster on a roll(14:15) - Malakai Fekitoa move and Tadhg Beirne injury(18:00) - Champagne Leinster and Jimmy O'Brien form(21:05) - Hugo Keenan appreciation(30:00) - Italy vs. Ireland preview(37:00) - Rugby heroes and influences (43:45) - Six Nations chat(50:00) - Peter O'Mahony contract
Greg O'Shea is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy to discuss another huge Six Nations weekend. They also hear from Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell on the win over France.(2:00) - Ireland boss France(6:50) - The Hugo Keenan and James Lowe tries.(16:00) - Uini Atonio tackle debate(27:30) - Mack Hansen vs. Antoine Dupont(33:00) - Conor Murray praise(37:15) - Sexton and Farrell post-match(41:00) - Wins for Scotland and England(58:20) - Irish players in a World XV
Greg, Lindsay and Jason are joined in the House of Rugby studio to discuss the latest round of URC games and look ahead to the 2023 Six Nations. The show also features three great interviews.(2:10) - Josh van der Flier chat(5:45) - Greg on his dip with Josh(17:00) - URC round-up(30:10) - Six Nations preview(44:25) - Six Nations predictions(49:00) - Anthony Watson interview(57:40) - Tadhg Leader interview
Greg, Lindsay and Jason are in the House of Rugby studio to discuss Munster vs. Toulouse and Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement. They also cover the Champions Cup Last 16 draw and Pat sits down for a chat with Leinster and Ireland star Robbie Henshaw.(1:00) - Munster push Toulouse close(9:00) - Joey Carbery debate(13:30) - Robbie Henshaw interview(32:10) - Netflix documentary(35:00) - Leinster and Ulster collision course(66:00) - Women's Interpros
Jason and Lindsay look back on all the Champions and Challenge Cup action, discuss Six Nations squad calls and chat with Mindset & Performance Coach, Brian Moylett. They discuss:(1:20) - Munster's win and big names dropped(12:00) - Ulster heartbreak(16:30) - Leinster win big, and Jamie Osborne praise(20:00) - Caelan Doris backed by rugby greats(30:15) - Connacht bash Brive(35:00) - Women’s Interpro(41:45) - Owen Farrell - “Absolute disgrace”(44:00)- Eddie Jones' Australia job(50:00) Brian Moylett interview(63:10) - Six Nations squad shots
Greg, Lindsay & Jason are back in the House of Rugby studio, with a lot to discuss. Pat talks to Bristol, and former Connacht, star Jake Heenan.(0:30) - Greg on his Late Late Show appearance(3:30) - Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi and Aaron Cruden's wild hits(14:05) - URC chat(45:35) - Women's Interpros(49:40) - Jake Heenan interview(1:07:23) - Champions Cup talk(1:11:00) - Six Nations squad debate
Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy hand out their awards for the best players and moments in 2022, before previewing a huge year of rugby in 2023.Greg kicks House of Rugby off with a recap of the New Years inter-pros.(0:35) - Intro and inter-pros chat(6:00) - 2022 rugby awards(27:15) - 2023 rugby predictions.
Jason Hennessy and Lindsay Peat look back on the first of the festive inter-pros, and there are House of Rugby interviews with Jimmy O'Brien and Charles Piutau.(0:45) - Leinster get one over Munster(13:00) - Ulster survive Connacht comeback(22:10) - Part 2 of our Jimmy O'Brien interview(35:40) - Interview with Charles Piutau
Leinster and Ireland star Jimmy O'Brien joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio to discuss his whirlwind year and a host of topics, including:(1:30) - Jimmy O'Brien interview, Part One(18:05) - How Sevens shaped his career(34:00) - Leinster's thrashing of Gloucester(40:15) - Munster win big and Ulster's 'frozen' pitch(56:40) - Steve Borthwick gets England job(61:00) - £1m man Finn Russell
Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Pat McCarry, to discuss all the latest news, and we hear from La Rochelle & France star, Grégory Alldritt.(0:30) - Introduction, Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac sacked(5:15) - Leinster win big, Munster pipped, Ulster thrashed(33:10) - Grégory Alldritt interview(44:25) - Connacht win and Champions Cup round-up
Former former IRFU director of referees, Owen Doyle, joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat live in studio for a fascinating chat about all things rugby – past and present, and to tell us about his new book – The Ref's Call.We also sit down with Connacht's John Porch for an extended interview, and of course, round-up all the URC action.
Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy are in the House of Rugby studio and we also hear from Peter O'Mahony and former Ireland No.8, Jamie Heaslip. They cover:(1:30) - Ireland's tense Wallabies win(10:20) - Peter O'Mahony chats with Pat(20:55) - Nic White HIA farce(29:45) - Jamie Heaslip interview(39:00) - World Rugby awards(54:15) - ROG linked with England and rugby round-up
Greg, Lindsay & Jason are in the House of Rugby studio to review the weekend of rugby action and preview Ireland vs. Australia in the Bank of Ireland Nations Series. Pat also catches up with La Rochelle & Wallabies star, Will Skelton.(3:00) - Ireland vs. Fiji chat(6:15) - The three Irish debutants(9:45) - Centre debate for Oz(20:00) - Will Skelton interview(30:00) - Ireland vs. Wallabies preview(39:55) - France vs. Springboks madness(52:00) - Women's World Cup Final(59:10) - Alex Goode on Irish form(63:30) - Round-up and Munster's rousing win
Ireland have reaffirmed their place as World No.1s after beating South Africa. France and Argentina won thrillers, and the All Blacks are back.Louis Ludik joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio to discuss:(1:00) Birthdays, retirements and concussion(12:45) Ireland's win over South Africa(28:00) Jimmy O'Brien's big debut(34:40) Josh van der Flier for POTY?(45:00) - Stephen Ferris chat(49:30) - Ireland A get pumped(56:15) - France pip Australia and England lose to Los Pumas(63:00) - The Beast beasts Alun Wyn Jones(64:20) - Women's World Cup final preview
Greg, Lindsay and Jason are in the House of Rugby studio, this week, and there's a bevvy of topics to get stuck into. We also here from Ireland lock Ultan Dillane, who is with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle side.(1:15) Jazz festivals, Katie Taylor and Wolverine(4:00) Ireland vs. South Africa(12:15) Andy Farrell, Lions coach?(14:30) David Nucifora 'flexing' on rivals(21:00) Women's and Sevens contracts(30:10) Ireland's Top 5 players debate(36:35) Munster vs. Ulster(49:30) Ultan Dillane interview(57:15) URC round-up and Women's World Cup
Former Leinster, Benetton and Italy outhalf Ian McKinley drops by the House of Rugby studio, and joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat to discuss:(2:00) - Ian's new book, Second Sight(12:10) - Johnny Sexton's legacy(29:00) - Leinster's win over Munster(35:55) - Thomas Ahern praise(44:00) - Lindsay's scrum analysis(59:15) - Andrew Conway interview(1:08:00) - Connacht slay Scarlets
Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy are all back in the House of Rugby studio for the new season of the show. We also hear from Leinster & Ireland star Josh van der Flier on his teammates, and funny rugby moments.(1:30) - Gang catch up on big off-season and early season events(8:00) - Best young Irish prospects(23:10) - Munster get back on track(34:15) - Connacht vs Leinster and Bundee Aki ban(46:00) - Josh van der Flier interview(51:00) - Ulster slay Lions in South Africa(55:50) - Wrestling Leigh Halfpenny and Jonathan Davies(59:30) - Worcester & Wasps discussion
It's our final House of Rugby episode of the season, and we have got Greg O'Shea, Jason Hennessy, Lindsay Peat AND Darren Cave all in the studio, together! They discuss: (0:30)- Darren's sweet gig in South Africa (5:00) - Looking back on the URC season (14:00) - Leinster "fuming" about losing Denis Leamy (21:55) - Irish Team of the URC (32:00) - Test futures of McCloskey and Farrell (34:10) - Shout-out to the South Africans (44:15) - Greg & Lindsay on Nick McCarthy (50:00) - Ireland All Blacks preview - “I’m a bit worried about it”
Greg, Lindsay and Jason convene in the House of Rugby studio and there’s a lot to talk about, including: (01:15) - Stormers are the URC champions (17:05) - Greg going for a pint with Mack Hansen (22:00) - Connacht’s Cian Prendergast on Ireland ambitions (26:30) - Ireland’s squad for New Zealand (39:00) - Debate on concussion (55:10) - Women’s tour to Japan and TVs contracts
Jason, Lindsay and Greg are joined in studio by Connacht and Ireland star, Mack Hansen. They discuss: (3:30) - Leinster humbled by Bulls (9:00) - Mack on Johnny Sexton (15:30) - Fan questions with Mack Hansen (26:40) - Mack on his Ireland debut (34:10) - Mack on the All Blacks (35:30) - Ulster pipped by Stormers (44:35) - The Adre Smith red card (48:00) - Kieran Marmion visits Dunmore Rugby Club (51:50) - Team of the Year and URC awards
Jason, Greg and Lindsay are joined in studio by Ronan O’Mahony to discuss the weekend’s URC quarter-final action.
Jason and Darren are joined in studio by Leinster legend Victor Costello to look back on Leinster’s narrow loss to La Rochelle in the Heineken Cup final.
Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy are reunited in the House of Rugby studio, and they have a LOT to catch up on. The trio discuss: (2:00) - Munster falling to a weakened Leinster side (7:15) - Jordan Larmour lights it up (14:00) - Greg weakens his Conor Murray stance (19:30) - Nick Timoney helps Ulster to home QF (37:00) - New Zealand tour chat (49:20) - Sevens sensations go close (53:00) - Champions Cup preview
Darren Cave joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio, and they are joined by Munster & Ireland centre Rory Scannell. They discuss: (1:10) - Munster's win over Cardiff (4:50) - Conor Murray vs. Craig Casey debate (17:00) - Leinster taking the losing bonus point (22:10) - Rory on Graham Rowntree appointment (29:50) - Fan questions with Rory Scannell (38:40) - Connacht's second half Sharks slump (43:10) - Ulster's huge away win at Edinburgh (48:20) - URC round-up, including Zebre's long-awaited win (52:25) - Ireland Women finish on a high against Scotland (1:01:20) - Pro contracts for women? Anna Caplice tribute
Darren Cave makes a welcome return to the House of Rugby studio and, after Munster beat Ulster, Jason and Greg are ready for him! (1:30) - Getting stuck into Ulster vs. Munster (6:10) - Joey Carbery praise (14:00) - Evergreen Keith Earls (22:20) - Leinster get Shark-bitten (30:05) - Connacht tame Lions and Cian Prendergast chat (46:00) - Pedrie Wannenburg tribute (57:30) - Ed Sheeran vs. Greg O'Shea
Former Connacht and Ireland winger Ali Miller joins Greg, Lindsay and Jason in the House of Rugby studio to discuss. (1:00) - Leinster reassert dominance over Munster (19:05) - Ireland fall short against France (34:30) - Fan questions with Ali Miller (50:20) - URC round-up, Connacht win, Ulster unlucky (1:00:05) - Ronan O'Gara slapped in France
Greg and Lindsay are joined in studio by former Italian international Ian McKinley to discuss this week's URC action and Ireland's opening game of the Women's Six Nations. Also, Jason chats to Ireland and Munster legend Ronan O'Gara.
Ireland pumped the Scots to bring home a Triple Crown, but France denied them with a Grand Slam clincher in Paris. Jason and Greg are joined by Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy to look back on all the Six Nations and URC action. Megan also visits Athy RFC to meet a remarkable player, coach and mum.
(1:30) - Ireland beat up Scotland (6:45) - Dan Sheehan praise (12:00) - Johnny Sexton pops back at critics (15:00) - Spiky Stuart Hogg (21:00) - Who to bring to New Zealand (24:15) - France are Grand Slam champs (33:50) - Italy's stunning Welsh win (39:30) - Best players of the championship (1:03:00) - URC round-up
Connacht flanker Conor Oliver joins Greg, Megan and Jason in the House of Rugby studio, as they look back on Ireland's win over England, all the other Six Nations action and the best URC bits. They discuss:
(1:30) - Ireland beat 14-man England (13:00) - Hugo Keenan appreciation society (24:20) - France keep Grand Slam train on track (36:30) - 10 questions with Conor Oliver (56:50) - URC round-up
Joining Greg, Jason and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio, to look back on all the URC action and preview the Six Nations, is Wasps & Ireland star Cliodhna Moloney. They also discuss the release of the independent report on the failure for Ireland to make the 2021 World Cup.
(3:40) Cliodhna on Ireland squad disappointment (6:50) Ulster win big but Connacht take some licks (19:35) 10 questions with Cliodhna Moloney (35:25) Munster and Leinster rack up the tries (55:15) Independent report and Anthony Eddy departure (1:07:50) England vs Ireland Six Nations preview
Greg O'Shea and Megan Williams are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Leinster and Ireland outhalf Ross Byrne. They look back on all the weekend's Six Nations and United Rugby Championship action.
Show highlights: (0:50) Ireland see off 13-man Italy (16:45) France looking unstoppable (29:00) Can we beat England next? (38:00) 10 questions with Ross Byrne (50:05) URC round-up
Jason, Megan and Greg are joined in the House of Rugby studio by the 2021 young player of the year and player’s player of the year Dorothy Wall. They look back on the weekend’s URC fixtures, Dorothy’s hopes for the Women’s Six Nations and discuss her career to date.
Grand Slam dreams dashed and France in pole position, but House of Rugby URC is keeping the faith. Greg, Megan and Jason are joined in the studio by Munster & Ireland legend John Hayes. They also hear from Malakai Fekitoa on his move to Munster. (0:30) - France put it up to Ireland (15:00) - Wales rumble the Scots (21:30) - 10 questions with John Hayes (36:45) - URC round-up (40:00) - Malakai Fekitoa on Munster move (49:50) - South Africa for Seven Nations?
Leinster and Ireland legend Denis Hickie joins Greg, Megan and Jason in the House of Rugby studio to look back on an opening Six Nations weekend that included a big Irish win over Wales. They discuss: (0:50) Ireland's winning start (26:30) Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup (41:00) 10 questions with Denis Hickie (62:00) URC round-up, and France beat Italy
Leinster and Ireland scrumhalf Luke McGrath is just back from Cardiff and straight into the House of Rugby studio for a United Rugby Championship chat and Six Nations preview. He chats with Greg O'Shea, Megan Williams and Jason Hennessy about: (0:30) - Luke on Leinster's loss to Cardiff (6:00) - Win Ulster, but Connacht slip up (24:30) - 10 questions with Luke McGrath (46:00) - Munster win in Italy and awards (51:00) - Six Nations preview
Greg and Megan are joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Connacht, Munster and Ireland outhalf Ian Keatley. They look back on Munster's comeback win over Ulster and victories for Scotland's two in-form sides. (0:30) Munster snatch another victory out of the fire. (18:15) Pundits and former Munster players turning on Johann van Graan (27:00) Scottish sides on the up (38:40) Try of the Week and Jukebox awards (43:20) 10 questions with Ian Keatley
Darren Cave joins Jason Hennessy and Greg O'Shea in the House of Rugby studio as they look back on Connacht's win over Munster and discuss the fixture pile-up caused by Covid. The lads also give their 2021 highlights and top rugby prospects for 2022. (1:30) Round-up of all the latest rugby news (24:30) Connacht's win over sluggish Munster (50:00) Try of the Week and Jukebox awards (54:00) 2021 rugby awards and 2022's top prospects
Greg O'Shea, Megan Williams and Jason Hennessy are back in the House of Rugby URC studio to look back on the latest round of United Rugby Championship action. They are joined by Leinster and Ireland star Jenny Murphy, who shares some strong opinions on Anthony Eddy and women's rugby in Ireland. (0:45) - Leinster's win over Connacht (13:00) - Ulster fall short in Wales (19:20) - 10 questions with Jenny Murphy (47:35) - URC round-up (59:00) - Try of the Week and Jukebox awards
Former Ulster and Ireland star Darren Cave returns to the House of Rugby studio, and he's got a BIG grin on his face. He joins Greg, Megan and Jason to discuss: (1:25) - Munster's Covid chaos in South Africa (3:00) - Ulster's impressive win over Leinster (17:05) - Connacht's 7-Up win over Ospreys (35:25) - Try of the Week and Jukebox awards (50:15) - Rugby's eligibility changes
Former Connacht, Leinster and Ireland forward Mike McCarthy joins Greg O'Shea and Megan Williams in the House of Rugby studio for the latest episode. They discuss: (1:10) Ireland's big win over Argentina (2:30) Joey Carbery and Caelan Doris praise (11:30) England pipping the Springboks and France stunning the All Blacks (24:00) Mike McCarthy on his career (47:15) Round-up of all the other matches and news
On the latest House of Rugby URC episode, Jason, Megan and Greg are joined by former Leinster & Argentina legend Felipe Contepomi. We also hear from Ardie Savea and Johnny Sexton. The gang discuss: (0:35) Ireland's big win over the All Blacks (4:30) James Lowe's massive impact, and tackle (24:45) Andy Farrell's big statement (40:00) - Felipe on his rivalry with ROG (56:50) - Ireland Women's win over the USA (1:01:20) - Round-up of all the other weekend's games.
Ahead of Ireland's huge match on Saturday, Devin Toner tells Jason, Greg & Megan what's required to beat the All Blacks. Also on House of Rugby URC, we look back on a big win over Japan, pitch invader controversy and wins for England, France, Scotland and the Springboks.
Former Ulster and Ireland back-row Chris Henry joins Greg O'Shea, Megan Williams and Jason Hennessy in the House of Rugby URC studio to look back on all the big rugby action. They discuss the form of Leinster's Lions (2:00), Connacht's win over Ulster (5:40), Munster's slip-up in Wales (12:00) and big team selection calls for Ireland in the November Tests (24:30).
Our first inter-pro of the United Rugby Championship season served up a cracker. Leinster & Ireland star Lindsay Peat joins Jason, Megan and Greg in the House of Rugby URC studio to discuss all the weekend's action. They also chat about a Women's Lions Tour, Carbery vs. Healy and sporting heartbreaks.
Jason and Megan are joined in the House of Rugby URC studio by new co-host Greg O'Shea and Leinster & Ireland star Will Connors. They look back on all the United Rugby Championship action, which included wins for three of the four Irish provinces and big performances by Johnny Sexton, Nathan Doak and Chris Cloete. They present the Try of the Week and Jukebox awards, while touching on the unfortunate injury to RG Snyman.
Former Ulster & Ireland centre Darren Cave joins Jason Hennessy and Megan Williams in the House of Rugby URC studio to catch up on all the week's big action. They discuss South Africa's thrilling win over the All Blacks (2:20), Darren's playing days (7:30) and look back on all the United Rugby Championship action (25:46).
Jason Hennessy and Megan Williams are joined by former Connacht, Munster & Ireland outhalf Ian Keatley to look back on the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship. They discuss Simon Zebo's try-scoring return to Munster, Ulster's latest scrumhalf prospect and Leinster's big boys making a statement against the South Africans.
We're putting a House of Rugby bow on the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined by Adam Jones in the studio, and both Stuart Hogg (from Jersey) and Schalk Brits (from South Africa) dial in to give their thoughts on the tour, and new bonds formed.
Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined by Matt Dawson and Bobby Skinstad as the House of Rugby team go back over a dramatic Test Series finale that saw the Springboks pip the Lions. We also hear from an emotional and forthright Lions captain, Alun Wyn Jones.
Ahead of the Lions vs. Springboks' deciding Third Test, Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode cover all the big team selection calls and talking points. The boys are also joined by top referee JP Doyle to give his perspective on the criticism the officials have had to deal with during the series and he gives us an insight into how a referee prepares for a big game.
Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined by Springboks legend Bobby Skinstad to look back on a brutal, controversial Second Test that was dominated by the Springboks and referee calls. They discuss possible changes to the Lions team for the decider.
Alex Goode and Seán O'Brien are joined by Schalk Brits and Lions star Mako Vunipola to look back on another few wild tour days and preview the Second Test against the Springboks.
Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Greig Laidlaw to look back on the Lions' First Test win over South Africa, and discuss changes needed to get the job done this weekend.
Seán O'Brien is joined by Shane Horgan in the House of Rugby studio, as they preview the First Test between the Lions and Springboks. They are joined by 'Bok on the Ground' in South Africa, Schalk Brits, and we hear from Lions stars Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan.
Former Scotland and Lions star Greig Laidlaw joins Alex Goode and Sean O'Brien in the House of Rugby studio to look back on the win over Stormers, and ahead to the First Test. They also share some fun tales from the 2017 tour to New Zealand.
Former Ireland & Lions winger Shane Horgan drops by the House of Rugby studio to chat with Alex Goode and Jack Willis. The gang discuss the big win(s) over Sharks, the Marcus Smith call-up, challenges ahead and Shane shares memories from the 2005 tour to New Zealand.
Alex Goode and Sean O'Brien are joined by former England and Lions flanker for episode three of House of Rugby's Lions Series. They discuss the tourist's first win of the South Africa tour, lads pushing for Test jerseys and 2009 Tour memories. We also hear from Josh Adams and Hamish Watson.
Sean O'Brien, Alex Goode and England star Jack Willis are in the House of Rugby studio to discuss the British & Irish Lions' tour-opening win against Japan. They also cover the devastating injuries to Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric, replacements, Conor Murray being named tour captain and South Africa's latest lockdowns as the Lions touch down in Jo'burg.
Sean O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Adam Jones to tee us up for the beginning of the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. They discuss who has impressed in training so far, selection calls, facing the Japanese and 'The Bobby Cup' We also here from Lions coach Warren Gatland and lock Iain Henderson.
Eimear, Ian and Fergus are joined by Munster, Ireland and Lions star Conor Murray for the series finale of Season 3. He talks about bouncing back from a career dip and how his nerves were in bits before he made the Lions squad. Pat also chats with France legend Philippe Saint-André and the gang hand out their end-of-season awards.
We have a stacked House of Rugby Ireland today, as Eimear, Fergus & Ian are joined by three great guests. Munster and Ireland star Tadhg Beirne drops by to talk about his recent Lions call-up. Then, Scott Fardy joins the lads as they dial in fellow Wallabies legend Adam Ashley Cooper from L.A.
Eimear, Fergus and Ian are back together for a House of Rugby Ireland special that focuses on that seismic British & Irish Lions squad announcement. No Sexton, Ryan, Earls, Stander or Ringrose BUT great news for Conan, Porter, Aki and Henderson. The guys are joined by Springbok legend Victor Matfield and South African journalist Craig Ray to digest the news.
Fergus and Ian are in the House of Rugby Ireland studio as they look back on tough European semi-final losses for Ulster and Leinster. They also talk to South African journalist Brendan Nel about how the Springbok players are shaping up, and chat Lions selection picks.
Fergus McFadden and Ronan O'Mahony are in the House of Rugby Ireland studio to discuss Munster's win over Leinster and look ahead to the European Cup semis. Rob Kearney dials in from Down Under for a chat and we hear from Sam Warburton on the upcoming Lions Tour. We also discuss Ireland finishing the Women's Six Nations on a high.
This week on House of Rugby Ireland, we have two legendary props on the show - Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawawira and Mike Ross. Beast is in flying form as he looks ahead to the Lions 2021 Tour, and vows revenge on some old teammates. Ian Madigan then joins Mike and Fergus to talk Rainbow Cup, Simon Zebo's return and Ireland Women's struggles against France.
Fergus and Ian are joined in-studio by Chris Henry to discuss Leinster's big away win over Exeter and Ulster getting the job done over Northampton. They then talk to Leinster & Ireland star Michelle Claffey about the winning start for Ireland Women in the Six Nations, and Eimear's two tries! They wrap up by talking about the troubled Rainbow Cup.
We have a gigantic episode for you all as we look back on Leinster's unusual progress to the Champions Cup quarter finals and Munster falling to Toulouse. Fergus is joined by Ian Madigan and Chris Henry to recall some European tales. Then, Eimear chats with Ireland teammates Beibhinn Parsons and Dorothy Wall about first caps, driving tests and inspirational speeches.
Eimear, Fergus and Ian cover a lot in this week's House of Rugby Ireland, including that breathless Six Nations finish, Leinster's PRO14 Final win over Munster, and a Champions Cup preview. They also find time to pick their best player of the Six Nations and Lions Text XV.
Eimear is joined in studio by Ian and Fergus to look back on Ireland's thumping win over England and a crazy finish in Paris that dashed Wales' Grand Slam hopes. They discuss what Irish players booked their Lions spot, CJ Stander's emotional goodbye and the upcoming PRO14 Final between Leinster and Munster.
Fergus is joined by Ronan O'Mahony and Chris Henry to look back on Ireland's narrow win over Scotland and discuss what it means for several players' Lions hopes. Also on House of Rugby Ireland, Springboks and Toulon star Eben Etzebeth joins the lads for a chat.
Eimear and Fergus are joined by Springbok star and 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit. He talks to the gang about nearly losing a leg, The Rainbow Cup and the upcoming Lions Tour to (hopefully) South Africa. We also discuss those big inter-pro games and the big refereeing decisions that had an impact.
Eimear, Ian and Fergus are back in the House of Rugby Ireland studio, the sun is shining and everyone is in great spirits. They discuss Ireland's six-try win over Italy, debuts for Craig Casey and Ryan Baird and Robbie Henshaw's Lions form. They are then joined by Ospreys and Wales star Scott Williams to look back on Wales' big win over England.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is sticking with his big guns for Italy, and some exciting prospects miss out. On House of Rugby Ireland, Eimear and Fergus are joined by Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy to preview the Six Nations, look back on a winning weekend of PRO14 action and discuss Ian Madigan's short shorts.
Eimear and Fergus are joined in the House of Rugby Ireland studio by Tomás O'Leary to look back on another tough Irish loss in the Six Nations. They discuss that defeat to a fired up French side and we have a class interview with Ronan O'Gara. We also hear from Iain Henderson and Andy Farrell.
Eimear Considine and Fergus McFadden are joined in studio by former Ulster and Ireland flanker Chris Henry to look back on a gut-wrenching loss to Wales. The House of Rugby Ireland gang discuss Peter O'Mahony's red card, Billy Burns' missed kick to touch and all the other major talking points before looking ahead to Ireland vs. France.
Fergus McFadden returns to help Ian and Eimear preview the 2021 Six Nations and Ireland's opening game against Wales. We hear from Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell while the gang re-live their most embarrassing Six Nations stories and hear about a fan that crashed Leinster's European Cup party in 2012.
Leinster managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against a stunned Munster at Thomond Park. Andy Farrell was looking on ahead of naming his 2021 Guinness Six Nations squad. All that and more was discussed on House of Rugby Ireland as John Cooney joined Eimear and Ian for a chat.
Interviews with Connacht & Ireland star Quinn Roux, and former Ireland lock Mike McCarthy drops by for a chat. The lads share some memories of Matt O'Connor's Leinster, playing under Joe Schmidt, contract concerns as the season draws on and business interests outside of the game.
Former Ulster & Ireland centre Darren Cave joins Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan to look back on two crucial inter-pro games and discuss what may happen to the Champions Cup and Guinness Six Nations amid spiralling Covid-19 cases. They also discuss Paul O'Connell's coaching gig with Ireland and a bizarre red card in French rugby.
Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan look back on two enthralling inter-pro games in the Guinness PRO14 and the end of a Leinster winning streak that lasted over 20 months. Also on House of Rugby Ireland, the emergence of top young talents like Jack Crowley, Ethan McIlroy, James Hume and the ever-improving Ryan Baird.
Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan are joined by Ian Keatley and Ireland captain Ciara Griffin for this bumper, end of year House of Rugby Ireland episode. We look back on Ulster's big win over Connacht and discuss Marcell Coetzee's impending exit. Then (from 20:00 to 53:00) they chat with Ciara about her recent marriage, breaking her leg in her first Ireland training session and getting emotional in team speeches. Ian Keatley then joins (from 53:30 to 1:23:00) to recall his Connacht and Munster days, and how he is getting on in Italy.
Ulster and South Africa star Marcell Coetzee joins Eimear and Ian on House of Rugby Ireland to discuss his Springbok ambitions, targeting trophies and "maverick" John Cooney. The gang look back on the weekend's Champions Cup action and marvel at Munster's stunning comeback over Clermont.
Leinster and now Ireland winger James Lowe joins Ian Madigan and Eimear Considine on the latest House of Rugby Ireland show for a chat on a life-changing few months and why the best is yet to come. The guys discuss a thrilling return for the Champions Cup while Eimear and Ian give their thoughts on the recent concussion revelations.
Springbok legend, World Cup winner and former World Rugby Player of the Year Schalk Burger joins Eimear and Ian for the latest House of Rugby Ireland episode. The South African recalls his flying start to Test rugby, neck surgery that almost finished his career and his role in that legendary Lions Series in 2009. Eimear and Ian also open the show by discussing Ireland's win over Scotland.
Former Samoa international and presenter of the Oceans Apart, Dan Leo joins Eimear Considine & Ian Madigan on House of Rugby Ireland. He discusses his acclaimed rugby documentary and discusses how the Pacific Islands are suffering in a rugby world threatening to leave the region behind. Also (from 44:30), Ian & Eimear discuss social media abuse of players and look ahead to Ireland versus Scotland.
In a House of Rugby Ireland bonus episode, Ian Madigan talks to Jordi Murphy about why getting back for Ireland is such strong motivation, the strength in depth at Ulster and why they feel Ulster can make their mark on the European Cup
Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan are joined by Leinster & Ireland star Sene Naoupu on House of Rugby as they reflect on a weekend when Andy Farrell's side ran smack into an English brick wall. The gang discuss changes that can be made for the next day out, class jersey swaps and the Lions shake-up after a crucial match.
Celebrating the age-old rugby rivalry between Ireland and England in the company of two men with 77 England caps between them. Mike Brown and Freddie Burns, brother of Ireland outhalf Billy, join Eimear and Pat on House of Rugby Ireland.
Former England and Lions winger Ugo Monye joins Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan on House of Rugby Ireland to look ahead to the Autumn Nations Cup clash between England and Andy Farrell's Irish underdogs. He also recalls some great Lions memory and talks about his most cherished jersey swap.
Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams joins Ian Masigan and Eimear Considine on House of Rugby Ireland and he's in rare auld form. He recalls his GAA days in Donegal, gives us players to watch in the Autumn Nations Cup and talks about efforts to tackle concussion in the game he loves.
"I've been trying to get on your show for a while!" joked CJ Stander when we finally got him on House of Rugby Ireland for a very special episode. The Munster, Ireland and Lions star talks to Eimear Considine about South Africa, early days in Limerick, Tackle Your Feelings and Craig Casey stealing all the Man of the Match awards.
Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan are joined on House of Rugby Ireland by one of the world's most regarded referees, Nigel Owens. Eimear and Ian discuss team bonding sessions and Ireland's Guinness Six Nations disappointment before Nigel joins from Wales to talk rule changes and whether rugby has any rude players.
In the latest episode of House of Rugby Ireland, Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan look back on an extremely positive weekend for the Irish sides in the Guinness Six Nations. They look ahead to Ireland's championship finalé in Paris and the gesture of solidarity from the French women's team.
Eimear Considine chats to Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll on House of Rugby Ireland, ahead of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations resumption. O'Driscoll talks about the delayed retirement of Sergio Parisse, shares some great memories of the Lions' 2009 tour to South Africa, and advocates for greater coverage of women's sport.
We are back for a brand new season of House of Rugby Ireland, and there are a few changes you may like. Ian Madigan, Eimear Considine and Fergus McFadden are your new hosts, there is a brand new set, features and lots of rugby talking points to get stuck into. Leinster & Ireland star Sean Cronin joins the gang for a chat too as they look ahead to the resumption of the Guinness Six Nations.
This week on Baz & Andrew's House of Rugby it is the turn of Barry Murphy to look back on his rugby career and what happened after hanging up his boots. Andrew Trimble navigates the ship and is joined by Keith Earls and Barry's dad, Mick.
Leinster and Ireland star Linda Djougang joins Pat McCarry for a special edition of Baz & Andrew's House of Rugby. Linda has been working on the frontline, at Tallaght Hospital, during the Covid-19 pandemic. She shares her experiences of that, the #BlackLivesMatter movement and talks about arriving on her own in Ireland, from Cameroon, at the age of 9 and how she came to represent Ireland.
On this special episode of House of Rugby, Barry Murphy takes Andrew Trimble on a stroll down memory lane as he looks back on a highly successful career with Ulster and Ireland, and his life away from the game. The lads are joined by Chris Henry for some gentle roasting of 'Dragon' Trimble!
Munster and Ireland star Dave Kilcoyne joins his neighbour, and former teammate, Barry Murphy for a chat on the latest House of Rugby episode. They're joined by Andrew Trimble, another former teammate of Killer's, who gets the lads back in touch with Sam 'The Sick Penguin' Brown to discuss documentaries and impending arrivals.
Ospreys and Wales legend James Hook joins Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble for the latest House of Rugby episode. Having retired last week, James looks back on his successful rugby career and talks about the switching to coaching, and writing children's books. There's also a Home Alone quiz and a chat on great sports books.
Ulster and Ireland winger Jacob Stockdale joins Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble for the latest House of Rugby episode. Jacob talks openly about some vile abuse he received online after Ireland's World Cup exit. He also speaks about rugby's return and his Lions ambitions. The lads also discuss a classic World Cup game that saw Jonah Lomu destroy England.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby by Munster and Ireland star Tadhg Beirne. They talk injury comebacks, bold moves and Normal People. Ulster and Ireland scrumhalf John Cooney chats with Producer Pat and the lads review Munster's 2000 European Cup semi win over Toulouse.
Harlequins and England fullback Mike Brown joins Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble for the latest House of Rugby episode. He talks about his uncompromising reputation and backing yourself to the hilt. We also hear from Highlanders prop Conan O'Donnell down in New Zealand and look back on Leinster's thrilling 2006 European Cup win over Toulouse.
Racing 92, Scotland and Lions star Finn Russell joins House of Rugby from Paris. He talks about his playmaking drive, Racing's stacked backline and The Last Dance. We hear from Hannah Tyrrell on the Sunrise Appeal and Trimby admits some hard truths about Leinster's PRO12 Grand Final win over his Ulster side.
Springboks legend and former Munster star Jean De Villiers joins Barry and Andrew on House of Rugby from South Africa. Leinster lock Ryan Baird on his breakthrough season and learning from Scott Fardy & James Ryan.
0:30 - Baz & Andrew catch up, discuss alien sightings and Street Fighter bosses 20:00 - Interview with Jean De Villiers 1:00:00 - Interview with Ryan Baird 1:28:00 - Classic match (Ire vs. Aus, 2018), movie (The Truman Show) and album (22, A Million by Bon Iver)
Former Wallabies and Toulon winger Drew Mitchell gives Barry and Andrew all the latest from Australia. Connacht and Ireland lock Ultan Dillane dials into the House of Rugby virtual studio from Galway and recalls a famous Irish victory in Cape Town.
Springboks legend Victor Matfield joins Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble from South Africa for a very special House of Rugby episode. They re-live the 2009 Lions Series and a wild night in Monaco, six years later. Ulster and Ireland star Dr Claire McLaughlin joins the lads from Belfast to discuss working on the Covid-19 frontline.
Ulster and Ireland fullback Will Addison joins Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble in the virtual House of Rugby studio to discuss farming, blisters and Friday broncos. The lads chat to rugby agent Dave McHugh and dip into the classics - R.E.M albums, Good Will Hunting and Munster vs. Sale.
Racing 92 and Ireland star Simon Zebo joins the House of Rugby lads from his house in Paris and does his best to cheer up Barry and Andrew. The gang talk classic movies and albums, and talk to Munster team doctor Jamie Kearns on him playing his part in the COVID-19 fight.
The House of Rugby gang are back together, on Skype anyway. Jerry Flannery dials in from Limerick and Barry Murphy chats to Mark O'Keefe over in New York about rugby and the Coronavirus. Andrew Trimble reaches out to a sickly penguin while Producer Pat catches up with Jack Carty.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are back together (but staying apart) as they host the latest House of Rugby show from their houses. The lads are joined by Ulster and Ireland scrumhalf John Cooney. They talk about staying positive during wild times and the pay deferral agreement made between Rugby Players Ireland and the IRFU, and chat movies too.
Andrew Trimble and Pat McCarry are in the House of Rugby studio to discuss the massive fall-out, sporting and otherwise, caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The lads call over to Irish rugby stars Ian McKinley (Treviso & Italy) and Michael Bradley (Zebre head coach) to discuss the Italian lock-down and how they are trying to get by with the new normal.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Munster winger and international referee John Lacey. They talk 2020 Guinness Six Nations contingency plans, the red card flash-points and the best type of rugby captains.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery to discuss Ireland's 35-man squad for the France game, the ongoing fixture conundrum caused by the Coronavirus and look back on a Guinness PRO14 weekend that saw Ryan Baird and Craig Casey come to the fore. Pat McCarry also chats with Ireland Women's star Eimear Considine.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland centre Lynne Cantwell as they look back on England's dominant victory over Andy Farrell's side at Twickenham. The gang also discuss France's exhilarating win over Wales and Trimby tries out his Scottish accent.
Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are joined by Leinster & Wallabies star Scott Fardy and former Ireland Women's captain Fiona Coghlan as House of Rugby goes live to preview some big Guinness Six Nations matches.
In this bonus House of Rugby episode, Rob O'Hanrahan talks to Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll about Guinness Six Nations memories and Andrew Conway sits down for a natter with Andrew Trimble.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery as they look back on a trio of Irish victories over Wales. They also discuss 'Bottle Gate' at Murrayfield and Trimby has to call up Ulster Rugby for a job.
Rugby legends Ronan O'Gara and Shane Williams drop into the House of Rugby studio for a chat with Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery. The gang preview the Guinness Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales, and Matt Williams proves to be a legend during a phone-call forfeit.
Baz, Andrew and Jerry take the House of Rugby roadshow to Reardens in Cork to kick off the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. They are joined by Eddie O'Sullivan, Ali Miller and hundreds of passionate penguins!
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery as they look back on the final round of Champions Cup pool games, ahead to the 2020 Guinness Six Nations and discuss Saracens' relegation after further salary cap breaches.
Barry Murphy and Jerry Flannery are in the House of Rugby studio reflect on a tough weekend for three of the Irish provinces, lavish more praise on Leinster and look ahead to Andy Farrell naming his first Guinness Six Nations squad.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery as they look back on all the Guinness PRO14 action, preview some big Champions Cup games and look ahead to the Six Nations.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are back in the House of Rugby studio to see out 2019 in style, look back on the festive inter-pro action and discuss Andy Farrell's first Ireland squad.
Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble, and Jerry Flannery look back on the past year, dole out some awards and vow their loyalty to our new alien overlords. Producer Pat has also put together a 'Best Of' compilation from 2019.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery to look back on all the Champions Cup action, discuss the Sexton to Lyon story and select a Best XV of foreign players.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery to look back on all the latest Champions Cup action. Rory Best also drops in for a chat with Jerry.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery as they look back on the Guinness PRO14 action, preview the Champions Cup and select an underrated XV.
Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Felix Jones, who was part of the South Africa coaching team that helped the Springboks to World Cup glory.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery to look back on a winning weekend of Champions Cup rugby. They also discuss Donnacha Ryan's sun-burn, I'm A Celebrity, Cat-fishing and Nadine Coyle sweating profusely.
Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are in the House of Rugby studio to look back on the weekend's Guinness PRO14 action, the Saracens sanctions imbroglio and they make a couple of fantasy transfers.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery to look back on a gripping World Cup final between England and the victorious South Africans. Felix Jones' involvement with the Springboks, and his next moves, comes up too.
Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are in the House of Rugby studio to look back at the GOOD and EVIl World Cup semi finals.
Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery join Producer Pat in the House of Rugby studio to lament Ireland's crushing World Cup exit at the hands of New Zealand. The lads cheer themselves up by looking to the future.
The House of Rugby show is on the road! Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are live in Limerick, at 1314, to look ahead to Ireland and New Zealand with Sean O'Brien, Niamh Briggs and Rory Scannell.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are in the House of Rugby studio - and are joined by Jerry Flannery - to look back on a big win over Samoa and a World Cup quarter final against a southern hemisphere giant.
Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are in the House of Rugby studio to look ahead to the final round of World Cup pool matches. The lads also select their team of the tournament so far.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined by Jerry Flannery in the House of Rugby studio to discuss Ireland’s 35-0 win over Russia and look ahead to the Samoa game and a possible World Cup quarter final with a southern hemisphere behemoth.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are in the House of Rugby studio, late on a Saturday night, to pick over Ireland's shock World Cup loss to Japan. They interrupt Jerry Flannery's night out in Adare to spread the sorrow around.
Munster and Ireland winger Eimear Considine joins Andrew Trimble in the House of Rugby studio to look ahead to Ireland's World Cup encounter against Japan, and to tackle a brand new quiz.
Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are back in the House of Rugby studio to look back on Ireland's crushing World Cup win over Scotland, as well as all the other weekend's big talking points.
Ireland Sevens star and Love Island winner Greg O'Shea drops into the Guinness Open Gate Brewery for House of Rugby's launch party for the World Cup. Eimear Considine and Dave Denton also join Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery for the craic.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Jerry Flannery to look ahead to the opening round of Rugby World Cup games. The lads also reveal their fears, recall a RWC 2011 dressing down and pick their players to watch at this year's tournament.
Brian O'Driscoll and Rory Best join us for a House of Rugby special that focuses on captaincy, pressures and leading Ireland in a World Cup.
Leinster winger James Lowe joins Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery in the House of Rugby studio to talk about Ireland heading to the World Cup as World No.1, his Test ambitions and how Garry Ringrose is the dream teammate.
Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are in the House of Rugby studio to talk about Ireland's 31-man World Cup squad. They also look back on Ireland's redemptive win over Wales and the players that shot their hands up for selection.
Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are in the House of Rugby studio to look back on Ireland's clusterbomb defeat to England and discuss... 'WHAT NEXT?!' There's defence of some of the Irish scapegoats and Pat gets in a Twitter spat with Darren Cave.
Munster captain and Ireland back-row Peter O'Mahony makes his debut on Baz & Andrew's House of Rugby and talks about his rugby upbringing, playing through the pain and giving away his Grand Slam medal. Pat McCarry also chats with former Ireland No.8 Jamie Heaslip and Ireland Women's most capped player, Lynne Cantwell about 'Liberty Fields'.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are reunited in the House of Rugby studio to talk new arrivals, the return of French flair and Lion King. Jerry Flannery joins the lads to give his take on kicking strategies and Ireland's upcoming match with England.
Leinster and Ireland star Jack Conan dropped into the studio for a special, bonus episode of Baz & Andrew's House of Rugby. He spoke to Pat McCarry about his World Cup hopes, how Leinster are only getting started and Dublin City Council's upcoming Sportsfest.
Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery are in the House of Rugby studio on the Lord's Day to look back on Ireland's win over Italy, the All Blacks' shock loss to Australia and there's a great cash-hack for professional rugby players.
We are back for Season 2 of Baz & Andrew's House of Rugby and there's a new house-guest. With Barry off looking after his new arrivals, Andrew is joined on the couch by Munster and Ireland legend Jerry Flannery.
Former Leinster, Ireland and Lions star Shane Horgan sits down with Producer Pat for a House of Rugby chat about his career, World Cup warm-up camps and Irish players to watch in Japan.
Joey Carbery sits down to speak with Pat McCarry for a bonus House of Rugby episode that looks on his journey from Auckland to Dargaville and on to Ireland, where he has become a massive rugby star. The Munster and Ireland outhalf talks rugby heroes, new starts and the joys of blueberry milk.
In this bonus, summer episode of Baz & Andrew's House of Rugby, we bring you a class chat between Jacob Stockdale and SportsJOE's Jack O'Toole, and throw back to Trimby's first ever solo interview with Brian O'Driscoll and Tana Umaga.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are in the House of Rugby studio to look back on Leinster's Guinness PRO14 final win over Glasgow, and to reflect on the season. They hear from Johnny Sexton, James Lowe and Stuart Lancaster while Emerald Warriors captain Oran Sweeney drops in to discuss the Union Cup.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble took Baz & Andrew's House of Rugby out on the road and, because they're sound, Producer Pat was brought along for the ride. They were joined at Dublin's Liberty Hall by Leinster & Ireland stars Dan Leavy, Fergus McFadden and Megan Williams as they looked ahead to the Guinness PRO14 final.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are in the House of Rugby studio to look back on Leinster's semi final win over Munster and Glasgow's humbling of Ulster. The lads look ahead to the Guinness PRO14 final and Jack Carty joins them for a Game of Thrones chat.
Barry Murphy chats to Munster's Rhys Marshall while Pat McCarry visits Leinster to speak with Adam Byrne and John Fogarty in this bonus episode of Baz & Andrew's House of Rugby.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are in the House of Rugby studio to look back on Saracens impressive Champions Cup final win over Leinster. We hear from Johnny Sexton about a crucial moment in the game that backfired and from Munster's out-going forwards coach Jerry Flannery.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are in studio and we they've jammed lots of big rugby names into their House of Rugby. We hear from CJ Stander, Rory Best, Darren Cave, Jarrad Butler, Josh van der Flier, Felipe Contepomi and Dave Shanahan.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in studio by Connacht and Ireland outhalf Jack Carty. Ulster's Michael Lowry talks to Jack O'Toole ahead of the Guinness PRO14 knock-outs and Dave Shanahan joins us to talk Game of Thrones theories and deaths.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are in studio to look back on an absorbing weekend of Champions Cup rugby, hear from Johnny Sexton and discuss a solo pitch invasion in Coventry. Producer Pat talks to Munster and Ireland legend John Hayes while Ulster back-row Greg Jones catches us up on Game of Thrones.
Andrew Trimble sits down with Gordon D'Arcy at a stadium both men graced for many years in the green jersey. The lads talk Champions Cup semis, spiky media interviews and Game of Thrones.
D'Arcy has helped launch the new and improved Aviva Stadium Tour, which provides fans with a unique behind the scenes experience of Ireland’s primary international sport’s stadium.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look ahead to the Champions Cup semi finals, marvel over Jack Carty's wonder-try and Ulster's big win in Edinburgh. Producer Pat talks to Conor Murray and there's a cool phone call with Ireland Sevens sensation Jordan Conroy.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are up to their necks in Guinness PRO14 action but still find time to talk about Paul O'Connell's opinions on cardigans and reveal Jacob Stockdale's one-liner in Glasgow. Producer Pat sits down for a chat with Ulster & Ireland captain Rory Best.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look back on an epic weekend of Champions Cup action, discuss Keith Earls' matchwinning class, Ross Byrne's late kick and Jacob Stockdale's big mistake. Rory Scannell joins the lads for a chat and we also hear fro Iain Henderson.
Barry Murphy is joined in-studio by Leinster and Ireland star Jenny Murphy. Barry and Andrew Trimble are also honoured to chat to Ulster and Ireland back Will Addison at The Belfast Empire.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look back on a Guinness Six Nations campaign that left Ireland washed out and well behind champions Wales. They also hear from Joe Schmidt, Tadhg Beirne, Rob Kearney and Dave Kilcoyne.
Tommy Bowe and Adam Jones drop into the House of Rugby studio to talk to Baz & Andrew about Ireland vs. Wales, bonding over Guinness, favourite comedies, characters and a fake tan epidemic that swept through Welsh rugby.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are live(!) at The Belfast Empire to preview the final weekend of the Guinness Six Nations championship with Devin Toner, Dwayne Peel and Grace Davitt.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look ahead to Ireland's Guinness Six Nations clash with France, reveal how players get their mojo back, debate the big selection calls and tell a classic tale about The Hardy Bucks training with the Munster squad.
Andrew Trimble and Jenny Murphy look back on Ireland's edgy win over Italy and a Wales win over England that has opened up the Guinness Six Nations championship. They are also joined in studio by Ulster and Ireland winger Craig Gilroy.
Andrew Trimble and Jenny Murphy are in studio to look ahead to the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy, review all the PRO14 action and chat to Connacht and Ireland scrumhalf Kieran Marmion.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in-studio by comedian and Junior Cup rugby sensation David O'Doherty. They look back on Ireland's win over Scotland, England's return to dominant form, free mattresses and possible changes for the Italy game.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in-studio by Ireland women's star Jenny Murphy to look back on the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations. We hear from Conor Murray and Joe Schmidt, and look ahead to Scotland at Murrayfield.
Here comes the 2019 Guinness Six Nations. Barry Murphy interviews legends Brian O'Driscoll and Lawrence Dallaglio while Andrew Trimble is joined by Simon Zebo, Jenny Murphy and Maggie Alphonsi to preview Ireland vs. England.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look ahead to the opening weekend of the 2019 Guinness Six Nations, we hear from Rory Best and the lads debate the big Ireland vs. England selection calls.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble talk to Munster and All Blacks legend Doug Howlett, look back on another winning weekend of European rugby for the provinces and discuss how the hell Ireland can possibly get Iain Henderson and Tadhg Beirne in their Six Nations XV.
Leinster and Ireland prop Andrew Porter drops into the studio to chat to Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble. Producer Pat interviews Garry Ringrose, there is a full Champions Cup round-up and the gang put together a rugby XV entirely made of pop stars.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble are joined in studio by Leinster, Ireland and Lions prop Jack McGrath. The lads also look back on Munster's thrilling win over Connacht, praise a Leinster newcomer and preview the big Champions Cup fixtures.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look back on Munster's feisty victory over Leinster and Johnny Sexton's growing rivalry with Joey Carbery. There is praise for Connacht after their double over Ulster, a feature interview with Munster's JJ Hanrahan and our end of year awards.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look back on two gripping interpro games as Leinster and Ulster emerge as victors. Praise for Connacht's nearly men, Indiana Jones villains and a really cool interview with Munster and Ireland centre Chris Farrell.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look back on a (mostly) positive weekend for the Irish province's, the contentious calls in Munster vs. Castres and Joey Carbery's risky decision. Andrew has a fascinating, candid chat with Ulster and Ireland centre Darren Cave, and Barry casts Brian O'Driscoll and Declan Kidney in his Lord of the Rings analogy.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look back on a winning weekend for the Irish provinces, an unforgettable Munster Christmas party and ask if the British & Irish Lions job would be a perfect fit for Joe Schmidt.
Andrew Trimble hits the road to Kingspan Stadium in Belfast for a feature interview with Ulster and Ireland star Jacob Stockdale. Trimby talks with Stockdale about his matchwinning try against New Zealand, gunning for the World Cup and the top dogs in Irish rugby.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble chat with Keith Earls after his 8-minute hat-trick for Munster, Sene Naoupu drops by to chat about captaining Ireland Women for the first time and Jacob Stockdale on who the top dog is at Ulster.
Barry Murphy is BACK and he gets stuck right into the Joe Schmidt news. Barry and Andrew Trimble look back on Ireland's sweep of World Rugby awards and chat with flanker Josh van der Flier. We also hear from James Ryan, Billy Vunipola and James Haskell.
Andrew Trimble and Alex Payne re-live Ireland's stunning victory over New Zealand, marvel over Peter O'Mahony and look ahead to the big one... USA. Former Leinster outhalf Cathal Marsh pops in for a chat about his move to Rugby United New York.
Andrew Trimble and Paddy McKenna welcome Leinster flyer James Lowe to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. They are joined by Ireland and All Blacks legends David Wallace and Conrad Smith, and there is a bonus Tana Umaga chat.
Andrew Trimble sits down to chat with Leinster, Ireland & Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll and former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga. The lads talk spear tackles, settling differences and if Ireland can repeat their Soldier Field heroics.
Massive interview with Ronan O'Gara, while Andrew Trimble is joined by Alex Payne and SportsJOE's Pat McCarry to look ahead to Ireland vs. New Zealand
Andrew Trimble and Paddy McKenna preview Ireland's upcoming Guinness Series matches against Argentina and New Zealand with Ireland Women's star Jenny Murphy and SportsJOE's Pat McCarry
Baz Murphy sits down to chat with Munster & Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray, while Andrew Trimble recalls Ireland's Soldier Field victory over the All Blacks.
Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble look ahead to Ireland's return to Soldier Field, Chicago, marvel at Rory Scannell's last-minute penalty and we also hear from Leinster and Ireland centre Garry Ringrose.
Baz & Andrew chat with the legendary Tommy Bowe, discuss Danny Cipriani's straight red card, James Ryan's first Leinster loss and Simon Zebo's rash celebration in Paris.
1:30 - Life after rugby and 'The Philanthropy Division' 3:00 - The resurgent Springboks 8:15 - Selling Munster to South African stars 12:00 - Memories of Munster and Thomond Park 16:00 - How Paul O'Connell nearly blew his surprise move 18:30 - Early days and rugby beginnings in South Africa 23:20 - Toughest opponents and stand-out memories
1:40 - Ulster and Ireland scrum-half John Cooney phones in from Bangkok 4:30 - Dressing room beers with the Wallabies 14:20 - Praise for CJ Stander 21:00 - Georgina Robinson from Sydney Morning Herald gives the Aussie view 23:00 - The Israel Folau vs. Peter O'Mahony debate 33:00 - Aussie praise for Ireland's best players on tour 41:00 - James, Pat & Andy answer your Twitter questions
1:30 - Tadhg Furlong's monstrous Pocock clear-out 8:00 - Former Munster star Paul Warwick joins us from Brisbane 16:00 - Australia's trouble producing quality 10s 23:00 - Cian Healy's "brush" with Will Genia 33:00 - Possible Third Test team changes 37:30 - How Paul Warwick ended up at Connacht (Galway Races!) 46:30 - Twitter Qs and international rugby round-up
1:30 - Kev, James and Pat look at where it went wrong for Ireland 9:00 - Possible changes for the Second Test 16:20 - Georgina Robinson of Sydney Morning Herald on the latest news from Oz 23:30 - Pocock praise and how the hell do you stop him?! 37:40 - Georgina on the Ireland vs. Australia women's Test Series that never happened 47:10 - Twitter questions and England's implosion in South Africa
2.00 - Baabaas win in Twickenham 4.00 - Scarlets complaints to the media 5.30 - Differences in game plans on Saturday to previous meetings 10.00 - Fresh legs and hunger of Leinster 12.00 - Targeting of Johnny Sexton 14.30 - Players who can perform even when angry 18.00 - The genius of Jordan Larmour 20.00 - Garry Ringrose 23.30 - Leinster signings 27.00 - The new tackle laws 36.00 - Fan questions
1.00 - Munster's clash with Leinster 5.00 - The decision to pick an unfit Isa Nacewa 9.00 - Game-ready machines 12.20 - A key decision that didn't work out for Munster 17.00 - The Jean Kleyn decision 23.00 - Ulster's victory over Ospreys 29.00 - Working in France and working in Wales 38.00 - Stuart Berry interview 55.00 - Fan questions
Ep 63 - Leinster are champions of Europe! Reaction, balls of steel and Munster/Leinster preview by JOE
Ep 62 - How Leinster can beat Racing, Ringrose's key battle, and the view from France by JOE
1.00 - Tributes to Donncha O'Callaghan and John Muldoon 6.00 - The transition into coaching for John Muldoon 8.00 - Connacht's impressive win against Leinster 12.00 - Stephen Ferris 15.00 - New Ulster coach 19.00 - Carbery or Byrne to Ulster? 25.00 - Permutations to Ulster qualification to Europe 35.00 - Fan questions
1.00 - Leinsters dominance 8.00 - Robbie Henshaw miracle/Garry Ringrose genius 11.00 - Rob Kearney on the greed of winning 16.00 - Scott Fardy 22.00 - Munster's disappointment 24.00 - Munster's defence 31.00 - That Simon Zebo pass 37.00 - Donnacha Ryan interview 49.00 - Keith Earls interview 1.04.00 - PRO 14 permutations 1.10.00 - The Joey Carbery/Ross Byrne situation
2.00 - James in Zambia 5.00 - Prep for semi-final 6.00 - Treviso heroics 10.00 - Leinster/Scarlets 13.00 - James Lowe 15.00 - Injuries 20.00 - Munster in Bordeaux 21.00 - James's tough memories in semi-finals 24.00 - Leone Nakarawa 29.30 - Jason Harris-Wright 41.00 - What next for Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding? 47.00 - Fan questions
1.30 - Andy's love of Leinster stewards 3.45 - The meaty Pro 14 finish 5.00 - John Cooney 7.00 - Leinster's crazy production line 12.00 - South African experiment 16.00 - English rules changes 20.00 - Brad Thorn interview 38.00 - Damien Browne interview 58.00 - Fan questions
2.00 - Munster V Toulon 4.00 - Munster defence 6.50 - Tackling Basteraud 8.50 - Andrew Conway try 13.00 - What now? 14.00 - Andy's French adventures 20.00 - Leinster v Saracens 24.00 - Dan Leavy 38.00 - Connacht v Gloucester
1.00 - Ian Keatley interview 1.30 - His crucial role in Ireland camp 11.30 - Jim Hamilton interview 16.00 - Big Jim on Maro Itoje 34.00 - Conrad Smith interview 43.00 - Smith on Bundee Aki 47.00 - Twitter questions
Ep 55 - GRAND SLAMS, Joe Schmidt, Garry Ringrose and Chris Farrell, the latest from Belfast trial by JOE
1.30 - Kev's sleeping pattern 2.20 - Kev's dig at Mike McCarthy and Pat McCarry 3.50 - Dan Leave 4.30 - Great defence from Johnny Sexton 9.00 - Scotland very difficult to play against 12.00 - Depth of Ireland 17.00 - Garry Ringrose 19.30 - Cian Healy incident 24.00 - England 28.00 - How England will target Ireland 34.00 - Fan questions
2.00 - Snow adventures 4.00 - Connacht v Cheetahs 5.15 - The back row battle 6.00 -How Ireland can deal with them 7.40 - Importance of the referee 8.45 - Why Wayne Barnes will be a key man 11.30 - Why Ireland should be wary of Scotland 13.25 - Who should start in the second row for Ireland 15.00 - Ireland's strength in depth 16.20 - Ringrose straight in? 17.00 - Keith Earls 18.45 - Narrow, narrow Ireland 20.00 - James explains exactly what is happening to Ireland's defence 22.00 - Dangerous Scotland and Stuart Hogg 24.00 - England v France 25.20 - Mathieu Bastareaud 31.40 - Twitter questions 26.00 - Ulster head coach
1.00 - Jamie Heaslip tribute 5.00 - Brendan Macken representing Dalkey 7.00 - Ireland v Wales 10.00 - Chris Farrell performance 15.00 - Post game comments 16.40 - Jonathan Sexton switching up his game 19.00 - Joe Schmidt interview 24.00 - Ireland's defence 28.00 - Jacob Stockdale 29.30 - The reaction in England to the Scottish defeat 36.00 - James Kennedy interview 53.00 - Fan questions
1.00 - A begrudging congratulations to the GAA Hour 4.00 - Injuries to Ireland 5.00 - The massive dilemma facing Leinster 7.00 - Changes for the weekend's game 8.30 - PRO14 roundup 12.00 - The big problem with the PRO14 16.00 - Shane Williams interview 19.00 - What he got for his first contract 20.10 - When he first broke onto the scene 25.20 - Shane pays tribute to Tommy Bowe 26.30 - Playing GAA 27.45 - Mike Phillips giving him a black eye before his wedding 29.00 - What he loves about Donegal 31.00 - Looking at Ireland v Wales 31.50 - Why the pressure is all on Ireland 35.30 - Rob Kearney and unfair criticism 37.00 - How Wales will target Ireland 39.00 - Tadhg Furlong interview 58.00 - Twitter questions
2.00 - Ireland v Italy 4.00 - Irish mistakes 5.40 - Bundee Aki interview 7.40 - Who should replace Robbie Henshaw 10.00 - IRFU and their media access 11.50 - Why Eddie Jones is like Jose Mourinho 15.00 - Jordan Larmour learning opportunity 17.00 - Who will be the 23rd man for Ireland? 21.00 - Wales v England 24.00 - France and Scotland 26.00 - Acceptable penalties 27.30 - Donnacha Ryan interview 50.00 - Fan questions
1.00 - The Johnny Sexton appreciation show 1.40 - Balls of steel 3.00 - France targeting Ireland 3.25 - The weather and how it changed everything 4.35 - Conor Murray gives his thoughts on the game 6.00 - Joe Schmidt's plan to clear 7.00 - The dangers of cleaning out rucks 7.35 - Latches 10.00 - Stopping a winning formula 15.00- Nigel Owens' performance 19.50 - James Ryan 23.20 - Jalibert 24.30 - Andy loses his competition 25.00 - The team that start against Italy 28.00 - Wales 32.00 - Richard Moffet STATSports 45.00 - Listener questions
2.20 - Les Kiss 5.20 - Difference in coaching and Director of Rugby 6.15 - What the hell is going on in French rugby? 7.50 - Bonnaire's first coaching gig and some bizarre appointments 9.40 - Jacques Brunel not a hands on coach, with inexperienced coaches 10.40 - 19-year-old French fly-half Matthieu Jalibert 12.30 - No expectations which is why they're dangerous 13.30 - What we can expect from Jalibert 14.10 - How Ireland will target Jalibert 15.00 - Playing France in Paris 17.25 - Irish form 18.00 - Ireland in a great place, the tournament is set up for them 24.00 - Will Greenwood on Ireland's chances 25.30 - Greenwood on Bundee Aki 27.40 - Who he's looking forward to seeing in the Six Nations 31.20 - Garry Ringrose interview 43.00 - The last of the match preview competitions 44.40 - The cleverness of Ruan Pienaar 48.00 - Throwing young players in at the deep end 50.30 - Young players to look out for 53/40 - Andy's uncommon love for Huw Jones
1.20 - What happens when you retire from rugby? 2.00 - Dancing with the Stars 3.40 - Going back playing GAA 5.00 - Returning to hurling 6.30 - Ruck inspectors 7.10 - Dangers of stats - chasing them 11.30 - Challenge of keeping players happy 13.20 - The solution to the Ulster Fly-half dilemma 15.00 - Preparation from Irish teams is superior 18.00 - Twickenham nightmares 21.00 - Ireland's hopes for the Six Nations 29.30 - Mike's knock knock jokes 30.30 - Tadhg Beirne 34.00 - Mike on retirement 36.00 - Ulster in the Challenge Cup
1.25 - One of the best senior cup teams 3.30 - Playing with superstars in Wasps 5.00 - The extraordinary pace of Christian Wade 9.30 - Fergus McFadden deserving his place 11.40 - Sean Cronin 14.30 - Stuart Lancaster' importance to the Leinster youngsters 17.00 - The time Fergus McFadden absolutely ended Brendan Macken 18.20 - Tadhg Beirne omission 21.00- Tommy Bowe tribute 23.00 - John Afoa interview 38.00 - Game previews 48.00 - Listener questions and Ryle Nugent impression
1.00 - Jordan Larmour 2.10 - Making internationals look average 5.00 - The strange reason why Larmour may be more likely to start for Ireland than Leinster 7.30 - Andy not being patriotic 9.00 - Jacob Stockdale is a victim of his own high standards 10.00 - The beaver Stephen Donald 11.30 - A very clever signing 13.00 - The solution to all of Ulster's problems (kind of) 15.00 - Ulster need this game 15.45 - Escape to Europe 17.00 - Racing confirm the worst kept secret in rugby 19.00 - Unbelievable new stadium 21.30 - Leinster 22.45 - Why it could be the game of the weekend 25.35 - Johnny Holland 27.25 - Walking away from rugby 31.00 - The insane diet of a rugby player 32.00 - Force eating 38.00 - The office diet and avoiding the 3pm slump 39.00 - His thoughts on Munster 41.00 - How will the weekend's games go? 44.00 - Fan questions 45.00 - Andy being a rugby hipster
1.00 - The sneaky way you can watch all the rugby games on telly 3.00 - The state of the Irish provinces 6.00 - Munster confidence 7.00 - The art of making a big hit 9.00 - Ulster woes and lack of steel 11.00 - Excellent Connacht 12.00 - Andy reveals he was the driver of the Mini Cooper in Galway 13.00 - New Year's resolutions 16.40 - What can Ulster do about number 10? 19.20 - Do Munster need a full back? 21.20 - James's strange new year's resolutions 30.00 - Player contracts 34.00 - Joey Carbery interview 45.00 - Pat apologises to Joey Carbery 46.50 - Match previews 56.50 - Fan Questions 1.03.00 - The Gavin Henson appreciation society
Ep43 - Dave Kilcoyne, Jake Heenan, James Horwill and Rob Penney on our Christmas Special by JOE
2.00 - James and Kev discuss the midweek pints club 5.00 - Drinking culture in rugby 7.40 - How to police alcohol in a club 8.30 - The dominance of the Irish provinces 10.00 - Leinster are a different animal this year 13.00 - A huge problem with refereeing nowadays 16.50 - Coaches losing their cool 19.00 - The Leinster method of analysing referees 23.00 - Kevin McLaughlin on concussion and misconceptions about tackling 27.00 - The breakout star of 2017 29.00 - Try of the year (some disagreement on this one)and a brilliant story about Niko Matawalu 32.00 - Player of the year 34.20 - Kev on being bullied by Cardiff Blues number 8 Xavier Rush 37.40 - Iain Henderson interview 53.00 - Preview of the weekend games 59.50 - Listener questions
1.00 - James Downey reveals how he avoids speedsters 3.00 - Great weekend for Irish provinces 4.00 - Ulster not getting the credit you deserve 5.00 - Playing in horrible conditions and ROG winning it for Munster 9.00 - How Irish provinces prepare for Europe compared to Premiership sides 12.00 - Stuart Lancaster 13.50 - Back-to-backs and backlashes 16.20 - The surprising amount of analysis players do on referees 17.30 - Coaching subterfuge 19.38 - Cian Healy interview 31.20 - James Fitzgerald interview 46.30 - Weekend games preview 54.00 - Listener questions with James
Andy and Pat are joined by Munster forwards coach Jerry Flannery, former Leinster & Ireland flanker Kevin McLaughlin and Alan Dymock of Rugby World magazine.
2:00 - Jerry reminds us he was a Hard Yards founding member 3:30 - Jerry and Kev recall their experiences together for Ireland 7:00 - Kev's bleary night in Paris and William Servat's Pernod measures 9:00 - The pros and cons of being a versatile player 16:00 - Forwards that started out as backs 20:30 - Champions Cup preview 25:30 - The perils of playing back-to-back games 28:30 - Rugby World's Alan Dymock on player migration 46:00 - Our Champions Cup predictions 51:30 - The lads answer your Twitter questions
2.00 - Mike McCarthy explains why he's called 'Big Daddy' 4.19 - O'Mahony and Stander contracts 7.00 - The Ross Moriarty Situation 8.45 - Mike reveals what it was like when he left Connacht 10.00 - How emotionally draining leaving a club can be 16.00 - Irish players out of contract and who Mike thinks is in danger of going to France 18.50 - James Ryan 21.40 - Did Ireland try enough players in key positions this November? 25.00 - Adam Redmond interview 41.00 - Andrew Trimble interview 1.00.00 - Weekend's games 1.05.00 - Fan questions
1.45 - ROG to Crusaders 3.00 - The amount of respect for ROG in France 3.30 - Scott Robinson's reaction to ROG joining the Crusaders 5.30 - Mike Prendergast on coaching 7.00 - Coaching positions in Ireland 8.25 - Mike on the possibility of returning to Ireland 9.30 - Gaining experience 10.25 - Will Paul O'Connell return to coaching 12.30 - POC visiting Grenoble to get a taste of coaching 17.30 - Ireland's narrow win over Fiji 18.50 - Will Joey Carberry move? 21.00 - The view of Ireland's performances from France 23.00 - How SA win against France went down with the French 25.00 - Ian McKinley interview 38.00 - Preview of the weekend's games 42.30 - The Wales Georgia debacle 49.10 - Twitter questions with James Downey
Ep 37 - Sam Warburton joins us to talk Lions, Ireland's failed RWC bid and Garry Ringrose interview by JOE
Ep 36 - The Hard Yards November preview, Tiernan O'Halloran talks Bundee Aki, Ireland and Connacht by JOE
1.00 - Stephen, Pat and Andy discuss Ulster, Ireland, and the World Cup. 25.00 - Conor Murray interview 40.00 - Niall Woods interview 1.03.00 - The panel discuss the weekend's games 1.09.00 - Stephen answers your Twitter questions... mostly about Ulster
Ep 34 - Kev and Vinny Hammond discuss working under Joe Schmidt and Ultan Dillane interview by JOE
2.00 - Rory Best speaks about his current injury 4.15 - His timeline to return playing 6.50 - James Downey on his recent return to rugby 8.00 - Rory discusses farming and life after rugby 12.30 - Rory speaks about the Lions tour 14.20 - Rooming with Kyle Sinckler and his uncommon love for all things Paul O’Connell 16.00 - The downsides of rooming with Iain Henderson 17.15 - The moment Rory knew he wouldn’t be starting a test game for the Lions 19.40 - Being captain of Ireland and Ulster 21.00 - Who Rory sees as his successor as captain in Ulster and potentially Ireland in years to come 26.00 - James discusses Robbie Henshaw and Ireland’s centres for the November internationals 32.20 - The panel discuss the situation with the Irish women’s rugby team and the new head coach position 38.06 - Interview with former Munster and Ireland back row Denis Leamy 52.00 - The gang goes through the weekend’s games 56.50 - James answers your Twitter questions
1.00 - ROG and Fez discuss both their experiences at the soccer games this weekend 3.30 - The lads talk about Johan Van Graan being appointed as DOR at Munster 14.30 - The influence of foreign signings on the provinces 22.30 - The difference between the transfer market in France and Ireland 26.55 - O'Gara and Fez talk about the unique dangers Leinster face this weekend from Nemani Nadolo 30.00 - Wasps facing Ulster in Kingspan Stadium 35.00 - Andy and Pat speak with Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey 52.00 - The lads discuss some of the betting for this weekend's games 56.40 - ROG and Fez answer your Twitter questions
3.00 - The lads discuss bizarre injuries following Scott Baldwin's encounter with a lion in South Africa 8.30 - Kev and ROG preview Munster Vs Leinster on Saturday 14.35 - ROG tips JJ Hanrahan for Ireland 19.20 - Kev talks Leinster playing Munster in years gone by and getting the "absolute shite kicked out of us" 26.20 - How Michael Cheika turned the Leinster mentality around 34.25 - Andy, Pat and Kev talk to new Munster signing Tadhg Beirne 52.45 - The lads discuss this weekends games and some potential bets 1.02.00 - Kev answers your Twitter questions
Ronan O'Gara, Stephen Ferris, Rob Penney, Rob Kearney, Hayley O'Connor and Pat McCarry join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
Ronan O'Gara, Mike McCarthy, James Downey, Jacob Stockdale, Pat McCarry and Philip Condell join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
Ian Keatley, ROG, James Downey, Tommy Bowe join Pat McCarry and Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
Andrew Trimble, ROG, James Downey, Zebre's Michael Bradley, Ladbrokes' Hayley O'Connor and Pat McCarry join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
John Muldoon, Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin, Exeter's Gareth Steenson, Pat McCarry and Hayley O'Connor join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
Ian Madigan, Ronan O'Gara, Kevin McLaughlin, Sport24's Lloyd Burnard, Pat McCarry and Hayley O'Connor join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
Ronan O'Gara, James Downey, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
1:20: ROG and James on what they looked forward to most about off-season 5:00: ROG on his 1997 holiday to Santa Ponza with the Munster lads 8:25: The perfect way to decide the Lions' Test Series against New Zealand 18:20: We hold our hands up about some early, pessimistic Lions predictions 22:10: Peter O'Mahony or Rory Best for Ireland captain? 30:35: The lads discuss their top moments of the season and ROG speaks about Anthony Foley 35:05: Sean O'Brien's amazing comeback from the brink 37:34: Our wishlist for 2017/18 42:20: James comes straight out and asks ROG about the Munster job
Ronan O'Gara, Isaac Boss, Stephen Ferris, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
2:00 - Fez on the reaction in New Zealand to last weekend's win 4:00 - The enormity of the loss of Sonny Bill Williams for the All Blacks 6:30 - ROG on Beauden Barrett's kicking game 9:00 - Should Jordie Barrett take over the kicking duties from his brother? 13:00 - Is picked those inexperienced backs a big risk for Steve Hansen? 14:00 - ROG on the Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell combination 17:24 - The defence from the Lions was outstanding, what did they do well? 23:00 - The guys talk about the Lions taking it easy this week while the ABs are in camp 24:00 - ROG's love of Fergburger in Queenstown 26:30 - Is Warren Gatland going with the same 23 the right call? 30:20 - The Lions discipline and the game you should expect with Romain Poite as referee 35:40 - ROG and Bossy discuss the "immortality beckons" interview with Sean O'Brien after the second test 38:20 - Predictions for the third test 41:30 - Ladbrokes' Hayley O'Connor gives us the best odds for the third test
Ronan O'Gara, Stephen Ferris, Fionn Carr, James Downey, Pat McCarry and guest host Joe Harrington on The Hard Yards.
1:00 - James and Fionn remember their Churchill Cup appearance in '09 2:40 - The boys react to the three changes to the Lions starting XV 4:00 - ROG on the inclusion of both Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell 8:20 - James on what Owen Farrell brings to the number 12 jersey 10:40 - The thinking behind including Sam Warburton ahead of Peter O'Mahony 12:40 - Is it a better team with Warburton ahead of O'Mahony? 15:20 - Whose decision was it to pick Owen Farrell at 12 ahead of Ben Te'o? 18:25 - The sudden importance of Liam Williams to this Lions side 20:10 - ROG on the combination of players on the bench 23:30 - Why how Ireland beat New Zealand is no use to the Lions 29:00 - How big a bearing will French referee Jerome Garces have on the game? 35:00 - Stephen Ferris tells us about golfing and going on the beers in New Zealand 37:00 - The New Zealand team and the guys reaction to the two changes 39:20 - That Kieran Read pass 42:30 - Ferris on Warburton and Itoje being brought into the team 47:21 - Has the New Zealand media gone too far with the criticism of Warren Gatland? 49:31 - Marcus Horan's theory on why the media are going in so hard on Gatland 50:45 - Predictions for All Blacks vs Lions II 54:26 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes with all the odds for the second test
Stephen Ferris, Kev McLaughlin, Isaac Boss, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
1:20 - Fez on his favourite coffee shops in Auckland 4:30 - Why Peter O'Mahony is a great choice to captain the Lions 8:00 - Insight into what it's like to play against Peter O'Mahony 10:16 - Sean O'Brien starting ahead of Sam Warburton 15:30 - Are the boys surprised that Johnny Sexton isn't starting on Saturday? 18:30 - The shock inclusions of Liam Williams and Elliot Daly 22:00 - What does Leigh Halfpenny offer from the bench? 25:15 - The lads look at the New Zealand team which has Kieran Read and Ryan Crotty back 27:45 - Bossy talks us through Aaron Smith's game and what makes him so good 29:45 - The needle between Sonny Bill Williams and Ben Te'o 33:35 - Prediction for the Lions vs All Blacks 35:10 - The situation with Rassie Erasmus at Munster 39:45 - Is there someone at Munster that could take over from Rassie Erasmus? 41:00 - The boy look at Ireland's tour of Japan 44:50 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes give us the odds for the first test, Royal Ascot and Rassie Erasmus' future at Munster
Ronan O'Gara, Kevin McLaughlin, Pat McCarry, Andy Rowe (The Rugby Pod) join host Joe Harrington on the podcast this week.
1.15 - The best golfers in the Irish rugby squad 3:30 - ROG on his young son playing against a giant 13-year-old last week 5:00 - ROG on working alongside Joe Schmidt with Ireland 7:00 - Kev on the first few months working with Schmidt at Leinster 12:00 - Joey Carberry's reaction to his poor performance against USA Eagles 14:50 - ROG on taking part in Ireland training last week, Ringrose impressed 16:30 - Does he have plans to join up with the Irish coaching ticket again? 19:50 - Is there reason to be hopeful about the Lions next few weeks? 21:30 - The selection headaches facing Warren Gatland ahead of the first test 25:00 - What is the difference between Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell? 26:50 - ROG on needing the pressure of goal kicking in a big game 30:00 - Kev on the pack that faces the Maori All Blacks on Saturday 33:00 - A theory why Peter O'Mahony is captaining for the Maori All Blacks game 35:30 - Predictions from ROG, Kev and Pat 38:30 - Andy Rowe from The Rugby Pod tells us about the feeling in New Zealand about the series 41:00 - The issue of referee interpretation is raising its head, the guys discuss it 46:00 - Andy runs us through the Maori All Black starting XV 51:00 - The New Zealand team to face Samoa on Friday and what it tells us about next Saturday 58:45 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes with Lions odds and the best bets for Ascot and the colour of the Queen's hat
Stephen Ferris, Kev McLaughlin, New Zealand journalist Hamish Bidwell and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.
01:15 - Stephen Ferris tells us about his stag party in Newcastle 04:20 - Where did his buddy Paul go for the weekend? 5:22 - A debrief of the Lions defeat to Auckland Blues 10:00 - Why the Lions schedule is just too much for this squad 13:20 - How have the Irish players done on the tour so far? 18:00 - Are there any signs of progress or patterns developing from the first two games? 21:00 - The guys discuss the starting XV for the game against Crusaders 23:10 - Sean O'Brien can be the game-changer the Lions need 27:10 - How the New Zealand public can push their influence on the Lions 30:00 - Hamish Bidwell from Stuff.co.nz tells us all about the Crusaders team 33:38 - What the Lions need to stop doing if they want to beat the Crusaders on Saturday? 34:40 - Hamish on the New Zealand media's relationship with Warren Gatland 38:00 - The reaction to Gatland's comments that there isn't much better Super Rugby teams and the All Blacks 40:30 - Predictions for the Lions vs Crusaders 41:36 - Everything you need to know about new All Black Ngani Laumape 47:40 - Head of rugby trading at Ladbrokes Andy Wildig gives us a great insight into how betting odds are worked out
Kevin McLaughlin and New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.
1:23 - The daunting schedule ahead of the British & Irish Lions 3:19 - Gregor Paul from the NZ Herald on the view from New Zealand 6:22 - Are the current NZ side better than the 2005 side that beat the Lions? 8:50 - What needs to happen for the Lions to win this series? 13:17 - Are the franchises and the All Blacks in this together, do they want to send the Lions home with nothing? 17:00 - How is Warren Gatland's style of play rated in New Zealand? 19:00 - A prediction for the Lions opening game with Provincial Barbarians this weekend 21:10 - The boys talk about ROG's first few days with the Irish squad in Carton House 23:15 - The reason Joe Schmidt appointed Rhys Ruddock as Ireland captain for the summer tests 25:00 - The guys discuss the hype around Scarlets style of rugby 27:45 - Would Kev have liked to play the way the current Scarlets team play? 32:00 - The Leinster players that had the licence to take risks in open play during Joe Schmidt's time in charge 35:00 - The difference between playing league rugby and knockout cup rugby 36:20 - Did the IRFU handle the Tadgh McElroy situation properly? 37:30 - A chat about Gareth Steenson, Ian Whitten and Tadhg Beirne's success with Exeter and Scarlets 41:34 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us a comprehensive betting guide for the Lions tour
Jerry Flannery and Isaac Boss join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.
1:15 - The boys talk about pre-cup final jitters and their most nervous teammates 8:00 - Jerry on the mood in Munster ahead of the PRO12 final this weekend 10:25 - The panel discuss that amazing Simon Zebo try 16:00 - Bossy and Jerry talk about their experiences playing with Donnacha Ryan 18:40 - Jerry talks about Donnacha's powerful impact on the Munster squad 20:30 - Isaac on leaving New Zealand to come to Ulster 24:20 - The guys talk about how good Scarlets were and how bad Leinster were last weekend 28:48 - Isaac and Jerry on Billy Vunipola's injury 31:20 - Jerry Flannery talks missing out on the Lions tour in 2009 because of injury 34:35 - Will Vunipola's injury change CJ Stander's role in the Lions squad? 36:00 - The guys chat about what James Haskell will bring to the setup 38:10 - Jerry and Isaac remember the "unbelievable" tour of New Zealand they were on in 2006 43:55 - A PRO12 final betting preview with Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes
Stephen Ferris, Kevin McLaughlin, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady are on the podcast this week.
1:00 - Stephen Ferris on his first time in Irish camp 3:30 - Kev McLaughlin remembers pissing off John Hayes on his first day in Irish camp 5:20 - Fez on his first meeting with Brian O’Driscoll 7:10 - The boys try to remember the first player they roomed with in Irish camp 8:25 - An absolute classic about Justin Fitzpatrick 10:00 - A great story about Paul O’Connell’s roguery 12:55 - Kev on the pressure of trying to establish himself in the Ireland squad 16:00 - The guys talk about Rory Scannell’s potential 18:55 - Who are the new leaders emerging in Irish rugby? 20:30 - The guys talk about Jacob Stockdale’s inclusion ahead of Andrew Trimble and Craig Gilroy 25:00 - What does the Ireland squad tell us about late Lions call-ups? 27:37 - What has gone wrong at Ulster this season? 31:00 - Why have Ulster stopped producing good young players? 32:25 - Kev on how Saracens coach Mark McCall can help Ulster 34:20 - Fez on the lack of local players in the Ulster setup 41:28 - What Jono Gibbes will bring to the Ulster setup next season 44:00 - A Guinness PRO12 semi final preview w/ Hayley O’Connor from Ladbrokes 49:00 - A look at Connacht’s Champions Cup playoff semi final with Northampton
Ronan O'Gara, Isaac Boss, Mike McCarthy, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.
1:40 - The lads chats about pints at the Rugby Players Ireland award night 6:23 - Isaac Boss talks about his old man cave and ROG tells us about Dan Carter's in Paris 8:30 - The guys' reaction to Ireland drawing Scotland and Japan in their World Cup pool 12:40 - ROG gives his take on all that Jamie Heaslip reaction 'outrage' 15:35 - Isaac Boss talks about some of his friends playing in Japanese rugby 18:46 - Mike talks about playing in Japan with Jonny Wilkinson and Newcastle in 2006 20:10 - Isaac, Mike and Andy discuss the food in Japan 22:00 - Mike names a few of the best up-and-coming second rows in Irish rugby 24:15 - ROG's reaction to extending the residency rule to five years 27:50 - The effect the new rule change will have on recruitment of young players 29:09 - ROG on getting the freedom of Cork, plus Isaac and Mike's reactions to that news 32:27 - Is this the most low key Champions Cup final build-up ever? 34:30 - What Mike and Leinster learned about Clermont in the semi final defeat? 37:17 - Isaac gives great insight into Saracens' Irish coach Mark McCall 40:00 - Mike on the beast that is Maro Itoje 42:23 - Predictions for the Champions Cup Final 43:00 - SportsJOE's Pat McCarry interviews Conor Murray 51:00 - Isaac Boss goes into detail about the extra work a scrum half needs to do to succeed at the highest level 54:55 - Mike on his box-kicking skills 57:10 - Ladbrokes' Hayley O'Connor gives us the latest World Cup odds and a few bets for the Champions Cup final
Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry, host Andy McGeady and Andy Rowe on The Hard Yards.
1:30 - The lads tells us the best players they played with at schools and underage 3:50 - What should young players focus on, size or skills? 8:00 - The biggest advance Irish rugby needs to make improvements 9:55 - "Get back in, you're not ready to train, go away you loser." - ROG on some harsh words about his preparation. 12:35 - Kev reveals how close he was to losing his rugby career at Leinster 17:45 - How the squad reacts when there's uncertainty about players' futures 20:20 - Do players talk about how much money they earn in the dressing room? 23:20 - Kev explains how the negotiation of a new contract actually works 25:50 - ROG on how Brian O'Driscoll helped him during his contract talks with the IRFU 29:00 - The lads on why the grass isn't always greener abroad 32:00 - Will more Irish players move abroad in the next few years? 36:35 - The Rugby Pod's Andy Rowe talks to us about New Zealand's recent injury crisis 41:17 - ROG on his experiences in New Zealand 43:13 - Kev on playing with Ireland in New Zealand 45:50 - Andy Rowe on the key elements in this current All Blacks side 47:50 - "Every picture that's presented to him, he has a solution." - ROG on Beauden Barrett's outstanding qualities 49:20 - Kev talks about the media backlash he got after an incident with Richie McCaw 53:30 - The guys talk about Ian McKinley's call-up to the Italy squad 56:00 - A Pro12 betting preview with Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes
Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady talk Munster, Leinster, media and Mike Ross on The Hard Yards.
1:00 - The Mike Ross appreciation society 3:20 - The task of replacing John Hayes 4:35 - Kev on the impact Mike Ross had on his career 7:07 - What Munster learned from that defeat to Saracens 10:51 - Did Munster have a Plan B? 13:20 - What will Leinster take away from their defeat to Clermont? 15:25 - ROG on the Munster players who drove them on after the Northampton game in 2000 16:40 - Kev's brilliant insight into a broken Leinster dressing room in 2008 20:00 - Ronan's view on Munster's new signings Chris Farrell, James Hart and JJ Hanrahan 24:15 - Kev on Leinster and Munster taking it to the next level and challenging Saracens? 26:28 - Andrew Trimble's refreshingly honest words about how players deal with the media 29:00 - Kev on how the players are prepped for an interview 32:30 - ROG on his dealings with the media 34:50 - ROG on how the media portrayed him during his playing days 38:40 - The boy speak about how obsessed they were with player ratings 42:50 - Do the guys accept that the media and the teams need each other? 48:55 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes on this week's Pro12 action
Ronan O'Gara and Stephen Ferris join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.
0:30 - What player was the most craic on the 2009 Lions tour? 9:00 - ROG and Fez talk about the moment they were called up to the Lions for the first time 12:48 - ROG on how Simon Zebo, Donncha Ryan and Keith Earls are feeling about missing out 15:20 - Ronan and Stephen talk about what they think are biggest surprises in Gatland's squad 18:40 - ROG on Garry Ringrose missing out 21:00 - Ferris on the inclusion of Iain Henderson, and ROG on what he needs to do to take his game to the next level 24:20 - What does the squad tell us about the style of rugby the team will play? 31:30 - The guys tell us about what they know about the Lions captain Sam Warburton 32:46 - ROG tells us about have Paul O'Connell, Martin Johnson and Brian O'Driscoll as Lions captain 35:44 - Champions Cup preview, will the Irish players that missed out on the Lions have a hangover? 38:50 - Munster vs Saracens, ROG on how the Irish side can win that game? 43:33 - ROG on Tyler Bleyendaal's growing influence at Munster 45:00 - Clermont vs Leinster, how can Leinster win that game? 48:13 - Ronan and Stephen's prediction for the two semi finals 50:10 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us odds for the Champions Cup semi final and a bit of Jordie Barrett
Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin and debutant Fionn Carr join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.
01:30 - The guys discuss the Lions front row combination 07:00 - Alun Wyn Jones, Mario Itoje, Devin Toner, Joe Launchbury or George Kruis in the second row? 10:25 - CJ Stander and Billy Vunipola are in, but who takes the number 7 jersey? 15:00 - ROG, Fionn and Kev all agree on who should play at #9 and #10 19:00 - Who plays at outside centre? 20:20 - The left wing position is a difficult one, the boys went with three different choices 24:00 - The argument for and against starting George North 25:30 - Who plays at full back for the Lions? 27:00 - The Irish players that are in a fight to be selected in the squad (Best, Henderson, Zebo, Toner, Earls, Ringrose, Heaslip, O'Mahony, Payne) 34:15 - Bolters! Who is in with an outside chance of making the squad? 39:00 - RugbyWorld's Paul Williams names his Lions starting XV 44:10 - Paul tells us what he thinks Gatland will do with the back row 46:25 - Can the Lions beat New Zealand playing in the Gatland style? 50:40 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us the latest Lions odds
Ronan O'Gara and Geordan Murphy join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on the podcast.
Here's what the lads discussed this week.
00:30 - Inside the Racing 92 and Leicester Tigers training camps 05:00 - ROG on James Hart burning him on Instagram 06:20 - ROG on extra training 08:45 - Ronan talk about his upcoming role with Ireland 11:20 - Geordan on his future at Leicester Tigers after a raft of departures from the club 13:50 - Geordan Murphy on Joey Carbery's performance against Wasps and his potential 17:50 - Are Irish provinces good at managing 'wildcard' players? 21:45 - ROG and Geordan on the importance of players like Duncan Williams in a squad 26:50 - Are Leinster and Munster back at the top table of European rugby? 30:00 - Ronan and Geordan on their semi final predictions 32:00 - ROG on visiting the Munster dressing room after their win over Toulouse 35:22 - How can players influence a referee during a game? 38:35 - ROG explains why Mick Galwey was so good with referees 39:14 - Why Martin Johnson wasn't allowed talk to referees at the World Cup in 2003 44:15 - Geordan and ROG on that Willie Le Roux mistake 47:42 - Pat McCarry talks us through this weekend's Pro12 action 50:25 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us a Pro12 accumulator and a few tips for Aintree
Stephen Ferris, Kevin McLaughlin and James Coughlan join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.
00:30 - Stephen and Kev talk about their crazy initiations to the Irish rugby squad 06:40 - Stephen's story about Neil Best and a homeless man in Argentina 09:05 - Leinster vs Wasps preview 12:00 - Stephen on the transition from Six Nations camp to the provincial game 15:00 - The Justin Tipuric appreciation society 17:20 - Is Nigel Owens the perfect referee for a Leinster vs Wasps game? 18:45 - Munster vs Toulouse preview 21:35 - Are Munster now a team or men rather than young lads with potential? 24:50 - Kev and Stephen talk about playing each other in the 2012 Heineken Cup final 27:00 - James Coughlan talks about life in France with Pau 28:35 - James on his experience of playing Toulouse this season and where Munster should target 33:00 - The Donnacha Ryan contract situation 35:40 - Stephen on how the IRFU and provincial contracts work 37:48 - Kev on what Munster and Ireland are losing if Donnacha Ryan moves to France 39:40 - James Coughlan on his future in France 41:05 - Alex Donohue from Ladbrokes gives the latest Champions Cup odds ahead of the weekend
Ronan O'Gara, Kevin McLaughlin and Paddy Wallace join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week.
00:30 - The dirtiest players ROG, Kev and Paddy have played against 09:00 - A look back at Ireland's defensive performance against England 11:00 - The guys discuss comparison between Garry Ringrose and Brian O'Driscoll 15:00 - ROG on young players challenging established leaders 18:45 - The huge impact of Luke Fitzgerald's outspoken personality 21:20 - Kev's hilarious story about sharing a hotel room with Keith Gleeson 25:13 - ROG on the French view of this year's Six Nations 31:15 - The Irish players that will definitely be going on the Lions tour 34:15 - ROG on Peter O'Mahony's chances of making the Lions squad 36:00 - Who should be Lions captain? 40:12 - Guinness PRO12 preview 43:15 - Alex Donohue from Ladbrokes on the latest rugby betting odds 46:10 - Ronan O'Gara on the u-turn in the Racing 92 and Stade Français merger
Ronan O'Gara makes his debut on The Hard Yards joining Donncha O'Callaghan, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady.
Here's what the lads chatted about.
0:30 - ROG reveals why March is Donncha's favourite time of year 4:50 - Ronan and Donncha's hilarious story about falling out over a wash bag 7:15 - The day was ROG was roasted by the lads in a bleep test 10:55 - The guys talk about how Ireland have to set up their defence on Saturday 17:45 - ROG on what makes Sean O'Brien a really special guy 21:38 - Should Ireland try to get under the skin of Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell? 25:40 - ROG on the tactic of kicking it into the corner rather than taking the points? 31:50 - Ireland vs England predictions 32:40 - Ronan on exactly what's happening with Racing 92 and Stade Francais 36:21 - Donncha on the knock-on effect of the Racing/Stade news in England 40:00 - ROG on Ian Madigan's decision to join Bristol 42:50 - Donncha and ROG on how things have changed for them since Axel Foley passed away
Donncha O'Callaghan and Kevin McLaughlin join host Andy McGeady on this week's episode of The Hard Yards.
Here's what the lads are talking about:
0:00 - Kev's experience swimming with sharks and Donncha's fear of that stuff 4:28 - Ireland vs Wales Analysis 8:30 - Is Ireland's attack lacking variety and creativity? 18:00 - Kev explains a 'stinger' injury and why Conor Murray wanted to play on 28:45: What's the deal with Wayne Barnes refereeing Ireland? 31:45 - England's demolition of Scotland 36:30 - The cocky English mentality 42:12 - Kev on why Peter O'Mahony should start against England 45:30 - The magnitude of the England game in terms of the Lions 49:50 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us the latest betting odds
SportsJOE's new rugby podcast, The Hard Yards, with Jerry Flannery, Paddy Wallace, Victor Costello, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady.
1:00 - What it's like to be refereed by Nigel Owens 4:50 - Alternative tactics, 15 man line-outs and English excuses 15:00 - What is wrong with Wales 20:35: How to stop Rhys Webb 24:16 - Paddy Wallace re-lives that '09 Grand Slam moment 28:40 - Ireland v Wales prediction 31:52 - Life at Munster without Anthony Foley 45:00 - Guinness Pro12 review 49:50 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us the latest betting odds
The guys chat about being refereed by Nigel Owens, the Conor O'Shea tactic, Ireland v Wales, Paddy's Grand Slam moment as well as reviewing the PRO12 and getting the latest rugby odds from Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes.
SportsJOE's new rugby podcast, The Hard Yards, with Donncha O'Callaghan, Johnny O'Connor, Mike McCarthy, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady.
In this episode, the guys review Ireland v France and the other Six Nations action, they dissect Conor Murray's strengths, wrap up the Pro12 and Johnny and Mike take a trip down memory lane.
SportsJOE's new rugby podcast, The Hard Yards, with Donncha O'Callaghan, Mike Ross, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady.
In this episode, the guys preview Ireland v France including an in-depth look at the scrum, Grenoble's Chris Farrell gives his insight on the French and talks about his decision to join Munster and we wrap up all the weekend's Guinness Pro12 action.
SportsJOE's new rugby podcast, The Hard Yards, with Donncha O'Callaghan, Kevin McLaughlin, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady.
In this episode, the lads discuss Ireland's win over Italy, why Jamie Heaslip is so important and analyse how England beat Wales on Saturday
We kick off the first episode of our new, weekly rugby podcast with Donncha O'Callaghan, Kevin McLaughlin and Pat McCarry joining host Andy McGeady to pick the bones out of Ireland's opening day Six Nations loss.