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149 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe RTÉ Sport team bring you the latest news from the world of rugby, as well as interesting features and discussions around the big issues in the sport.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: 2000 Six Nations victory over Scotland that ushered in new era
April 14, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutesHost Daire O'Brien is joined by Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy of RTÉ Rugby to reflect on the journey taken by Irish rugby in the last three decades, looking specifically at the 2000 victory over Scotland in the Six Nations.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Remembering two Leinster-Munster classics
April 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourDaire O'Brien and Wes Liddy reunite over Skype and welcome Bernard Jackman to remember two defining games in Irish rugby history - the Munster v Leinster Heineken Cup semi-finals from 2006 and 2009.
Six Nations adjourned
March 12, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutesEddie O'Sullivan joins the panel to discuss the latest Six Nations news and address Eddie Jones' comments about Manu Tuilagi, while Lindsay Peat talks about how the cancellations affect the Women's Six Nations.
Coronavirus hits Six Nations again
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutesStephen Ferris joins the panel to discuss Leinster's form in the Pro14, what team Ireland should send to Paris if the game goes ahead, and Jacob Stockdale's struggles. Ireland Women's coach Adam Griggs on their wait for action and World Cup seedings.
Twickenham aftermath and COVID-19 chaos
February 27, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutesHugh Cahill is joined by RTÉ Rugby editor Wes Liddy and Eddie O'Sullivan to survey the aftermath of Ireland's resounding defeat in Twickenham. Ian Keatley talks to us from Italy after the coronavirus put paid to Ireland's next Six Nations fixture. Tom Savage of Three Red Kings looks at how Ireland can evolve and gives us the latest on Joey Carbery.
Ireland's trip to Twickenham
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutesHugh Cahill presents as the panel of Lynne Cantwell, Donald McRae, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon look ahead to Ireland's trip to Twickenham to face England.
CVC vs Unions and rising star Judy Bobbett
February 13, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutesGary Moran presents the The RTÉ Rugby Podcast as Raf Diallo and Declan Whooley join him to discuss the latest news including South African Six Nations rumours. The Guardian's Paul Rees shares an insight into the impasse between the CVC and the unions over TV rights and Ireland's Judy Bobbett discusses her Six Nations debut and GAA background.
Ireland welcome confident Wales
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutesHugh Cahill hosts the show as we review Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations game with Scotland. Eddie O'Sullivan is with us to look ahead to the upcoming match and we get the view from Simon Thomas on World Cup semi-finalists Wales. Michael Glennon is also in studio. Munster's Claire Keohane looks ahead to the Ireland v Wales game
2020 Six Nations preview
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutesHugh Cahill hosts as we preview the Six Nations including Ireland's opening game with Scotland. Jonny Holland is with us as well as the view from Tom English on the Scots. Wes Liddy and Raf Diallo are also in studio.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: England set for World Cup glory?
October 31, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutesDaire O'Brien is joined by Wes Liddy, Donal Lenihan and Stephen Ferris to preview the 2019 World Cup final between England and South Africa.
All Black and blue Ireland go home
October 20, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutesKeith Earls and Niall Scannell on defeat to New Zealand, plus Daire O'Brien, Brent Pope and Michael Glennon review the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Ireland's uphill task and Isaac Boss back home in NZ
October 17, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutesDaire O'Brien previews Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand with Eddie O'Sullivan and Mikey Stafford, while Michael Corcoran joins from Tokyo with the latest from the Ireland camp. Michael Glennon catches up with former Ireland, Ulster and Leinster scrum-half Isacc Boss since his move home to New Zealand
All Blacks on the horizon for Ireland
October 13, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutesDaire O'Brien talks to Jonny Holland and Fiona Coughlan after Ireland's win over Samoa and learning that New Zealand will be the quarter-final opponent. Reaction to the historic Japan victory over Scotland; analysis of Ireland's and a look ahead to our quarter-final; plus Justin's reflections on Typhoon Hagibis live from Japan.
Ireland brace for storm Samoa
October 10, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutesConor Murray joins the podcast to discuss the view from the Ireland camp ahead of their crucial clash with Samoa. Donal Lenihan joins presenterDaire O'Brien from Japan, as the panel of Bernard Jackman, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon talk weather, contingency plans and permutations.
After Russia with Love
October 04, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutesStephen Ferris joins the panel of Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to review Ireland's less than convincing win over Russia, while Michael Corcoran gives us the view from Japan on where the team are at.
Ireland aim to bounce back against Russia
October 02, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutesDaire O’Brien welcome RTÉ Rugby’s Wes Liddy and former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan as Ireland look to respond to the shock defeat to Japan
Fallout from Japan loss continues
September 29, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutesDaire O'Brien talks to RTÉ Sport's Paul O'Flynn who gives a sense of the reaction in Japan to Ireland's shock loss to the hosts, and we also hear from Johnny Sexton. RTÉ.ie's Conor Neville also runs through some of the media reaction back at home
Preview of Japan game with Stephen Ferris
September 26, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutesDaire O'Brien welcomes Stephen Ferris, RTÉ commentator Hugh Cahill in Japan and Wes Liddy of RTÉ Rugby to preview the game and discuss all the events at the Rugby World Cup.
Jordi Murphy on Ireland's win over Scotland | RTÉ Rugby Podcast
September 23, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutesJordi Murphy joins the podcast to review Ireland's opening game in the World Cup, while Donal Lenihan and Eddie O'Sullivan are on the panel to discuss the Scotland game.
World Cup preview with Bernard Jackman
September 19, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutesDaire O'Brien is joined by Bernard Jackman, RTÉ Rugby's Wes Liddy and Paul O'Flynn in Japan to preview the Rugby World Cup ahead of the start of the competition on Friday.
Ireland's back row blues
May 29, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutesStephen Ferris on Ireland's back row blues ahead of the World Cup. In an extended interview Jacob Stockdale talks about taking a break and which team he'll be shouting for in the UEFA Champions League final.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Munster conundrum and Leinster battle Warriors
May 22, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutesEddie O'Sullivan, Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy, Mikey Stafford and Hugh Dan MacLennan preview Leinster v Glasgow in the Pro14 final. The on-going issues at Munster are discussed, while Declan Whooley reports from the ‘Try and Stop Us’ campaign.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Beaten Leinster try to overcome Munster again
May 15, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode of the RTÉ Rugby podcast, RTÉ Rugby analyst James Downey, Against the Head editor Wes Liddy and presenter Gary Moran look back on the Champions Cup final and ahead to the Pro14 semi-finals.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Leinster face toughest task against Saracens
May 08, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutesEddie O'Sullivan joins Daire O'Brien and Michael Glennon to preview Leinster v Saracens and the panel discuss the fortunes of the Champions Cup holders and Munster since the semi-final of 2009. Alex Spink of the Daily Mirror on how Sarries are viewed by their rivals in the Premiership.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ian Keatley ready for a new chapter
May 01, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutesOn this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Daire O'Brien is joined by Ian Keatley to discuss his brief furlough at London Irish, his new Italian job and the ups and downs of life at Munster.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Vunipola should have been banned
April 24, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutesEddie O'Sullivan and Lindsay Peat join host Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to discuss the Billy Vunipola controversy, which seems set to run and run. The panel review Leinster and Munster's differing Heineken Champions Cup fortunes.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster and Munster on the cusp of Champions Cup final
April 17, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourEddie O’Sullivan joins Hugh Cahill, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to preview Munster v Saracens and Leinster v Toulouse. Rugby United New York founder James Kennedy talks about the Major League Rugby model, while Sene Naoupu and Tania Rosser discuss the state of affairs after a disappointing Women's Six Nations.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland 7s up on World stage
April 10, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutesIreland 7s captain Billy Dardis and former Ireland centre James Downey join Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to discuss the 7s' success in Hong Kong, the role of the agent in rugby transfers and the permutations as the Guinness Pro14 reaches the business end.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Wallace on sizzling Champions Cup weekend
April 03, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourPaul Wallace joins the panel to discuss his time at Saracens and the upcoming Champions Cup meeting with Munster. Marius Joubert gives a South African perspective on a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Ireland, with Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy, Michael Glennon and Declan Whooley.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Miller time for Champions Cup quarter-finals
March 28, 2019 12:00 - 52 minutesEric Miller joins Gary Moran, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to look ahead to the weekend’s Champions Cup action. UL Bohemian manager Michelle Ring talks about the Limerick team’s season.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Operating under stress
March 20, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutesFormer Ireland scrum-half Stephen McIvor, now a sports psychologist, joins the panel to discuss the mental aspects of the game, while Ali Donnelly gives her take on the Women's Six Nations campaign.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland and Wales on Cardiff collision course
March 12, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutesStephen Ferris on Ireland's chances in Wales. BBC's Gareth Charles joins the panel of Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to discuss the match, while Alison Donnelly of Scrum Queens talks about the future of the Women's Six Nations.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: France chance for Ireland to reset
March 06, 2019 12:00 - 51 minutesFormer Munster scrum-half Mike Prendergast, now coaching at Stade Francais, joins Daire O’Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon from Paris. Simon Thomas of Wales Online has the latest update on Operation Reset. Eimear Considine and Rob Kearney on Ireland's Six Nations ties with France.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland need to rediscover confidence
February 27, 2019 12:00 - 51 minutesFormer Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman joins the panel to discuss Ireland's stuttering Six Nations campaign. Peter Stringer drops in after his run on Dancing with the Stars. Alison Donnelly about all things Scrum Queen.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Bradley on Italy under O’Shea
February 20, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutesZebre head coach Michael Bradley on Italy's progress, former Glasgow hooker Gerwyn Price on life after rugby as a darts player, Alison Donnelly on the Women's Six Nations and interviews with Bundee Aki, Claire Boles and Kathryn Dane.
The RTÉ Rugby Podcast
February 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourEmmet Byrne joins Daire O'Brien to discuss the mathematical model of chaos theory and the Six Nations. Fiona Coglan on playing with the Baa-baas, and Garry Ringrose discusses re-setting goals in the middle of a championship.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland aim for Scottish bounce-back
February 06, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutesFormer Ireland international Bernard Jackman, Alison Donnelly from Scryum Queens, BBC Alba's Hugh Dan MacLennan join Daire O’Brien to review Ireland’s Six Nations defeat to England, check in on the Women’s championship and look ahead to a must-win clash with Scotland.
The Six Nations Preview Show
January 30, 2019 12:00 - 51 minutesDaire O'Brien is joined by Stephen Ferris, Alison Donnelly of Scrum Queens, and RTÉ Sport's Wes Liddy, Declan Whooley, Micil Glennon and Elaine Buckley to preview the impending Six Nations.
RTÉ RUGBY PODCAST - Lions ready for Second Test
June 29, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesOn this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast Michael Corcoran brings all the latest news from Wellington as the British & Irish Lions prepare to meet New Zealand in the second test.
RTE Rugby Podcast – Cards are dealt for opening Lions’ Test
June 22, 2017 12:00 - 27 minutesMichael Corcoran presents from Auckland as both Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen name their squads for the opening Test. We hear from The Lions coach in addition to his captain Peter O’Mahony and prop Tadhg Furlong as they prepare to face New Zealand. Gareth Charles of the BBC and Nigel Yalden from NewstalkZB offer analysis.
RTE Rugby Podcast; O'Mahony leads The Lions as Carter & O'Gara run the rule on the 2017 Tour
June 15, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutesMichael Corcoran presents from Rotorua where the Lions are preparing to face the Maoris in the unofficial Fourth Test. He hears from Warren Gatland, Peter O'Mahony, HEad of Lions DIgital Paul Whelan, plus there's Ronan O'Gara and Dan Carter
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: The Lions Mixed Start In New Zealand
June 08, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesMichael Corcoran presents from Christchurch as the British and Irish Lions reflect on the opening two games of their tour. Warren Gatland, Ken Owens and CJ Stander reflect on their loss to the Blues. Are Gatland's Test selections evident from his team named to play the Crusaders?
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: PRO12 Final Preview, Lions in Ireland, IRFU IQ Rugby Scheme Launched
May 24, 2017 12:00 - 36 minutesMichael Corcoran & Wes Liddy are joined by Eddie O’Sullivan to discuss the Guinness PRO12 Final, the upcoming Lions Tour & the IRFU’s IQ Rugby scheme aimed at developing Irish qualified talent abroad. Interviews feature with Tyler Bleyendaal, Sam Warburton & the IRFU’s Head of International Talent ID and Development, Joe Lydon
RTÉ Rugby Podcast - PRO12 semi final previews
May 18, 2017 12:00 - 26 minutesHugh Cahill is joined by Luke Fitzgerald, James Downey and Sean Holley to preview the PRO12 finals, and we discuss the decision not to give Italian clubs a guaranteed place in future Champions Cups.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast - Pro12 Round 22 and All Ireland League Final in Preview
May 04, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutesDamien O'Meara and Wes Liddy are joined by former Ireland and Munster prop Marcus Horan to chat about the final weekend of the regular Guinness Pro12 season and the meeting of Clontarf and Cork Con in the AIL Final.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: The Pro12 becomes the focus as the European dream ends
April 27, 2017 12:00 - 39 minutesHugh Cahill is joined by Michael Swift & Donal Lenihan as Leinster and Munster drop out of Europe. Rassie Erasmus & Jonathan Sexton provide reaction from the provinces. Ulster’s playoff hopes come up for discussion and is enough being done with the scheduling of clubs games to give the AIL a better chance of being in the shop window.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast – Champions Cup Semi Final Preview
April 20, 2017 12:00 - 26 minutesMichael Corcoran and Wes Liddy are joined by Donal Lenihan to preview Munster’s European Champions Cup semi final with Saracens and Leinster’s encounter with Clermont. The lads also hear from Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and Leinster’s Senior Coach Stuart Lancaster.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast - Lions Squad Naming Special
April 19, 2017 12:00 - 36 minutesDamien O’Meara chats to the Irish captain Rory Best on the day that he makes up part of Warren Gatland’s 41 man British and Irish Lions squad bound for New Zealand. We hear from the head coach who has been chatting to Michael Corcoran and get analysis in studio from Brent Pope.
RTE Rugby Podcast: O'Gara is US bound, Pro 12/Champions Cup preview
April 06, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutesMichael Corcoran and Wes Liddy are joined by David Corkery to look at Leinster and Munster's European prospects, the run in for the Pro12 and why Joe Schmidt is serving Irish rugby best by bringing young coaches on Ireland's summer tour.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Champions Cup quarter final preview edition
March 30, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutesHugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by James Downey, the former Irish international centre who played with four of this weekend's Champions Cup quarter-finalists during his career (Munster, Leinster, Glasgow and Wasps).