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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: Six Nations fallout, Lions captaincy, Europe on the provincial horizon & RWC2023
March 23, 2017 12:00 - 30 minutesHugh Cahill and Michael Corcoran are joined by Damien Varley to looking back on the main Irish talking points from the Six Nations, who could be in Warren Gatland's Lions squad, the return of Europe and Ireland's RWC2023 hosting ambitions
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Grand Slams on offer on the final Six Nations weekend
March 16, 2017 12:00 - 31 minutesHugh Cahill is joined in studio by Leinster and Ireland lock Mike McCarthy ahead of the final round of the RBS Six Nations while we hear from CJ Stander and, ahead of their Grand Slam decider, Ireland’s captain Paula Fitzpatrick
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Mike Ruddock discusses Ireland v Wales, regional / club rugby and more.
March 08, 2017 12:00 - 35 minutesHugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by former Wales Grand Slam winning coach Mike Ruddock to preview week four of the Six Nations. They also discuss the upcoming departure of Vern Cotter from Scotland, club and regional rugby in Ireland and Wales and Mike reveals why Tadhg Furlong asked to be known as "The Jukebox".
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: The fallout from moving weekend
March 02, 2017 12:00 - 36 minutesDamien O’Meara is joined by Donal Lenihan to look back on Round 3 of the RBS Six Nations, Ireland’s win over France, Italy’s tactics against England and the wounded animal that awaits in Cardiff when Ireland travel to face Wales. We also hear from Italy coach Conor O’Shea on the scrutiny of his approach at Twickenham.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Six Nations round 3 preview
February 23, 2017 12:00 - 37 minutesHugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by Eddie O’Sullivan and James Coughlan. Garry Ringrose discusses his ongoing rise through the Irish ranks while Director Of Women’s Rugby Anthony Eddy assesses the squad’s start to the Six Nations and the rotation of players between 15s and 7s.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Where we stand after two rounds
February 16, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutesHugh Cahill and Michael Corcoran are joined by former Ireland and Munster hooker Damien Varley and also Irish under 20s coach Nigel Carolan
Six Nations: Ireland look to bounce back
February 11, 2017 12:00 - 34 minutesHugh Cahill is joined by former Irish Intentional back row forward David Corkery, Wes Liddy and Sky Italia rugby presenter Moreno Molla
RTE Rugby podcast: Six Nations preview
February 03, 2017 12:00 - 41 minutesIsaac Boss joins Hugh Cahill and Wes Liddy to preview the 6 Nations on the eve of the competition getting underway
The Breakdown - State of the Irish Rugby Nation
December 23, 2016 12:00 - 30 minutesThis week Michael Corcoran speaks to IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora about the ups and downs of another tumultuous year in the world of Irish rugby; and the hopes and focus for 2017. This is the state of our rugby nation!
The Breakdown - Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
December 22, 2016 12:00 - 42 minutesThis week Michael Corcoran looks back with former Leinster + Ireland back-row Aidan McCullen to Round 4 of the Champions Cup and they also discuss the crucial Christmas derbies in the Guinness Pro-12; we also hear from Rassie Erasmus and Richard Cockerill, as well as Hayden Triggs and Tyler Bleyendaal.
The Breakdown - Round 4's Reverse Fixtures
December 15, 2016 12:00 - 40 minutesThis week Michael Corcoran speaks to former Leinster + Ireland back-row Aidan McCullen about the difficulties posed by the reverse fixtures of Rounds 3 + 4, and we hear from Leo Cullen, Neil Doak, Rassie Erasmus, Pat Lam + Wasp's Dai Young. Michael also talks about Irish refereeing with the IRFU's Referees Performance Manager, David McHugh.
The Breakdown -The Lions Keepers
December 08, 2016 12:00 - 47 minutesThis week we hear from outgoing Connacht Coach Pat Lam; Michael Corcoran is joined by Lions coach Warren Gatland and Lions Defensive coach Andy Farrell; Michael also talks to Leinster's Sean O'Brien and Munster's Conor Murray ahead of this week's club action and The Telegraph's Mick Cleary talks Lions and previews these crucial European clashes.
The Breakdown - Jovember
December 01, 2016 12:00 - 42 minutesThis week Michael Corcoran is joined by 2016 Rugby Writers Player of the Year CJ Stander, Connacht Coach Pat Lam; Michael also talks to Womens' World Cup 2017 Tournament Director Garrett Tubridy and Ireland Womens' coach Tom Tierney; and 6 Nations C.E John Feehan explains the introduction of the bonus points system.
The Breakdown - Series Finale
November 24, 2016 12:00 - 1 hourThis week Michael Corcoran is joined by former Ireland and Leinster hooker Shane Byrne and Jamie Pandaram of Australia's Daily Telgraph; Michael also talks to Ireland coach Joe Schmidt and we hear from Michael Cheika, as the two former Leinster coaches look ahead to the final game of the Guinness Series.
The Breakdown - New Zealand Take 2
November 18, 2016 12:00 - 1 hourMichael Corcoran and the Breakdown team look ahead to Ireland's clash with New Zealand, includes interviews with Brian O'Driscoll, Joe Schmidt Ben Smith and Reggie Corrigan
The Breakdown - Chicago, Belfast, Dublin
November 11, 2016 12:00 - 39 minutesThis week Michael Corcoran chats to New Zealand broadcaster Tony Johnson; World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper about the international playing calendar and player-eligibility; England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi; and to Ireland coach Joe Schmidt who looks ahead to the Guinness Series opener against Canada.
The Breakdown - Chicago awaits
November 03, 2016 12:00 - 28 minutesThis week Michael Corcoran is in Chicago ahead of the Ireland v New Zealand international at Soldier Field. There are interviews with Joe Schmidt and New Zealand vice-captain Ben Smith, and Michael catches up with former Leinster player Gavin Hickie, who has embarked on a coaching career Stateside.
The Breakdown - The Future Is Schmidt
October 28, 2016 12:00 - 47 minutesMichael Corcoran talks to IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora about Joe Schmidt's contract extension, while Shane Byrne shares his love of New Zealand.
The Breakdown - Stand Up And Fight!
October 20, 2016 12:00 - 42 minutesMichael Corcoran speaks to Leinster scrumhalf Luke McGrath about this tragic week for Irish rugby and preparing for a trip to Montpellier and we listen back to Wednesday's heartbreaking Munster press-conference.
The Breakdown - An Ode To Axel
October 18, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour"The Breakdown team of Michael Corcoran and Andrew O'Connor pay tribute to former Munster head-coach and player, Anthony Foley, the man who led Munster to their first Heineken Cup success in 2006."
The Breakdown - European Adventure Begins
October 12, 2016 12:00 - 54 minutesMichael Corcoran is joined by former Leinster and Ireland back row, Aidan McCullen and Paris-based journalist Gavin Mortimer to preview the first round of matches in the Champions Cup, which sees all four provinces meeting French opposition.
The Breakdown - Kick-Off
October 06, 2016 12:00 - 37 minutesMichael Corcoran is joined by EPCR Chairman Simon Halliday, Martin Anayi managing director of Pro 12 Rugby at the official Champions Cup launch ahead of a big derby weekend in the Guinness Pro 12. Michael also speaks to Les Kiss, John Muldoon, Rassie Erasmus and Leo Cullen about those crucial interprovincial clashes.
The Rugby Show : 14 March
March 14, 2016 12:00 - 27 minutesBernard Jackman joins Damien O'Meara and Wes Liddy to look back at Ireland's big win over Italy
The Rugby Show - 29 Feb
February 29, 2016 12:00 - 24 minutesFormer Ireland international Geordan Murphy rues the combination of factors working against winless Ireland in this year’s RBS 6 Nations.
The Rugby Show: 15 February
February 15, 2016 12:00 - 33 minutesFormer Ireland international Bernard Jackman joins Damien O'Meara to discuss Ireland's loss to France in Paris.
The Rugby Show: 8 February - Hard fought stalemate for Ireland
February 08, 2016 12:00 - 32 minutesDamien O'Meara, Wes Liddy and Alan Quinlan on the opening weekend of the 2016 Six Nations
The Rugby Show - 2 November - Rugby World Cup review
November 02, 2015 12:00 - 40 minutesDonal Lenihan joins Damien O'Meara and Wesley Liddy to review the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby Show: 19 October - Bruised, broken and out of the RWC
October 19, 2015 12:00 - 39 minutesGary Moran, Wes Liddy and Bernard Jackman ask where Ireland's Rugby World Cup dream went wrong and look to the future for Irish rugby.
The Rugby Show: 12 October - Ireland battered but unbeaten in Cardiff
October 12, 2015 12:00 - 42 minutesGary Moran, Wes Liddy and Eddie O'Sullivan look back over what was an extraordinary day in Cardiff as Ireland beat France and secured a quarter-final against Argentina
The Rugby Show: 5 October - Ireland Into Quarter-finals
October 06, 2015 12:00 - 36 minutesDenis Leamy joins Damien O'Meara and Wes Liddy to discuss Ireland's win over Italy and the upcoming game against France.
The Rugby Show: 28 September - Momentum grows for Ireland
October 01, 2015 12:00 - 31 minutesBernard Jackman joins Gary Moran and Wesley Liddy to look back on Ireland's win over Romania and preview the upcoming clash with Italy.
The Rugby Show: 21 September - Ireland win RWC opener
September 21, 2015 12:00 - 33 minutesDamien O'Meara and Wes Liddy are joined by Alan Quinlan to discuss Ireland's opening win at the Rugby World Cup. Joe Schmidt, Paul O’Connell, Rob Kearney, Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton also feature.
The Rugby Show: 19 March
March 20, 2015 12:00 - 30 minutesGary Moran is joined by Shane Byrne, Luke Fitzgerald and Joe Schmidt
The Rugby Show: 27 February
February 28, 2015 12:00 - 33 minutesBernard Jackman, Wes Liddy and Damien O'Meara look ahead to the meeting of Ireland and England in the Six Nations in Dublin.
The Rugby Show: 5 February
February 05, 2015 12:00 - 28 minutesGary Moran, Wes Liddy and Bernard Jackman take an in-depth look at the challenges facing Ireland in the 2015 Six Nations.
The Rugby Show: 14 January
January 14, 2015 12:00 - 43 minutesDamien O'Meara and Wes Liddy are joined by Mike Prendergast and Donal Lenihan to preview the European weekend and discuss the rugby stories of the week.
The Rugby Show: 18 December
December 18, 2014 12:00 - 21 minutesHugh Cahill and Donal Lenihan look ahead to a busy Christmas period in the Pro 12 - with the Irish sides set to play their annual interprovincial games.
The Rugby Show: 11 December
December 11, 2014 12:00 - 23 minutesHugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by former Leinster, Munster and Ireland flanker Niall Ronan to look ahead to the weekend of European rugby action.
The Rugby Show: 3 December
December 03, 2014 12:00 - 52 minutesHugh Cahill is joined by Donal Lenihan and former Munster player and current Grenoble coach, Mike Prendergast, to look ahead to the weekend.
The Rugby Show: 24 November
November 24, 2014 12:00 - 29 minutesDamien O'Meara and Wes Liddy are joined by former Irish international Denis Leamy to look back over Ireland's thrilling win over Australia on Saturday.
The Rugby Show: 20 November
November 20, 2014 12:00 - 27 minutesThe panel look forward to Ireland's final Autumn Test game as they take on Australia and reflect on the victory over Georgia.
The Rugby Show: 14 November
November 14, 2014 12:00 - 24 minutesDamien O'Meara is joined by Victor Costello to preview Ireland's game against Georgia.
The Rugby Show - 6 November
November 06, 2014 12:00 - 35 minutesThis week Wes Liddy and Damien O’Meara are joined by Shane Byrne to analyse the Irish team named to play South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. There are also views from within both camps with Michael Corcoran chatting to Victor Matfield, Joe Schmidt and Michael Corcoran.
The Rugby Show: 27 October (European rugby special)
October 27, 2014 12:00 - 38 minutesHugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan to analyse the second round of the Champions Cup and how the provinces' performances might influence selection for Ireland's November internationals
The Rugby Show: 20 October
October 20, 2014 12:00 - 37 minutesMichael Corcoran and Damien O’Meara are in the presenter’s chair for this week’s Rugby Show.
The Rugby Show: 13 October (European rugby special)
October 13, 2014 12:00 - 44 minutesFormer Ireland international Alan Quinlan and Sky Sports pundit Tyrone Howe join Hugh Cahill and Wes Liddy to look ahead to the return of European rugby after an eventful few months.
The Rugby Show: 6 October
October 06, 2014 12:00 - 34 minutesHugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by former Ireland back row David Wallace and former international and analyst Tony Ward to analyse Munster's first win over Leinster in Dublin since 2008.
The Rugby Show: 30 September
September 30, 2014 12:00 - 36 minutesThis week, Donal Lenihan ponders whether it’s time to press the panic button at Thomond Park, while Grenoble head coach Bernard Jackman lets us in on the player he nabbed to France from under Joe Schmidt’s nose.
Rugby Podcast: 22 September
September 22, 2014 12:00 - 35 minutesHugh Cahill and Wes Liddy are joined by Connacht coach Pat Lam to review Connacht’s win over Leinster - and speak to Ireland coach Joe Schmidt about the upcoming internationals.