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- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
How do Ireland close the gap after a season of ups and downs?
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the final RTÉ Rugby podcast of the season, as we recap Ireland's Nations Championship tour, and their 40-21 defeat to New Zealand.We look into some of the "uncharacteristic" errors that littered the opening half of their defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park, which ensured they were always chasing the game on Saturday.Jonny looks at how New Zealand out-half Ruben Love dictated the All Blacks tempo, while we look at the out-half picture in Ireland heading into a World Cup year.We put a microscope over some of the contentious refereeing decisions from Eden Park on Saturday, and ask whether Ireland have a right to feel aggrieved by the yellow card for Luke Jacobson in the first half.And we discuss which players could force their way into the Irish team next season, as Ireland look to close the gap on South Africa, France and New Zealand.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro05:00 - Have Ireland fallen behind the Big 3 in world rugby?08:30 - Ireland's uncharacteristic errors19:00 - Ruben Love's influence for the All Blacks23:00 - Ireland's out-half picture after this season27:40 - Ireland's refereeing frustrations46:25 - How do we look back on Ireland's season as a whole?50:50 - Who could be Ireland's breakout star next season?56:30 - Is Jonny confident Ireland can iron out their issues?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago46 min
Disjointed Ireland ready for beast of Eden? | That David Humphreys interview
Ahead of the All Blacks Test in Auckland Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, with Neil Treacy dialling in from New Zealand.The lads discuss Ireland's patchy performance against Japan and look ahead to the challenge of trying to snap the All Blacks' incredible winning run at Eden Park.They also consider the contrast between New Zealand's decisiveness in hiring Dave Rennie and Australia's slow handover from Joe Schmidt to Les Kiss.Finally there is an interesting exchange between Bernard and Neil regarding the latter's interview with IRFU performance director David Humphrey's last week.TIMESTAMPS0:30 Ireland's disjointed outing against Japan. To be expected or a concern?6:45 What is behind the lineout issues? Bernard puts it down to an inability to solve problems on the hoof.12:00 A look at the nascent Dave Rennie All Blacks - lots of talent, lots of speed and very hard to shutdown.14:00 Fitness update on Robert Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman. The team will need to be rejigged but Bernard feels it is essential to get pace of Baloucoune in the XV.20:00 What to do with back row. Can you fit two options on the bench and give Sean Jansen a chance to impact game against his native land?22:00 Bernard confident team well placed to put it up to All Blacks. Andy Farrell gets big performances when he looks for one. All Blacks a work in progress despite Eden Park record.25:45 The contrast between Dave Rennie and Les Kiss situations - why did Australia not give Kiss these three Tests to get up to speed ahead of the World Cup?31:45 David Humphreys interview. Bernard’s comments have been noted by travelling press pack. Neil rejects notion it was a soft interview just because people don’t like the answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago37 min
What we learned from first week of the Nations Championship
Hugh Cahill presents this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast and is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, while Neil Treacy dials in from his Sydney hotel room.The lads dissect Ireland's opening Nations Championship win over Australia and look ahead to Japan this weekend.They also take a look at the All Blacks' win over a weakened France and South Africa's ruthless display of force against England.TIMESTAMPS0'10" Rugby in July - is it strange? How are Ireland feeling at the end of a very long season.3'20" How did Australia lose that game? Hugh reckons, like the Cork hurlers, winning isn't a habit yet.8'20" Should Australia have taken that late kick at goal amid ongoing issues at half-back?12'45" Neil assesses Sam Prendergast's performance as the out-half rebuilds his confidence away from the intense scrutiny of a Six Nations.17'10" Ciarán Frawley likely to start against Japan as Andy Farrell set to make an unusual number of changes.18'50" All Blacks remain a work in progress under Dave Rennie.20'30" England not getting better under Steve Borthwick. Bernard has heard Johann van Graan being sized up as his replacement.27'10" Springboks' excellence built on battle stats.34'10" Update on Jeremy Loughman and Irsh health ahead of Japan Test.36'00" Neil's packing technique versus Moss KeaneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 4 weeks ago58 min
Will the Nations Championship prove to be a success? Philip Doyle RIP
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson as we preview the start of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign against Australia in Sydney.We discuss whether or not the new Nations Championship format will be a success, and discuss some of the travel challenges facing teams in 2026.The panel break down a couple of the key selection calls Andy Farrell will be dealing with this week ahead of meeting the Wallabies.And we also pay tribute to former Ireland women's head coach Philip Doyle, who died last week, while also discussing the new tweaks to the Champions Cup for next season.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Will the Nations Championship improve the game?07:45 - Too much travel for teams?11:10 - Can Ireland win the Nations Championship?20:40 - Who starts at out-half against the Wallabies?33:50 - What will the back row look like with Caelan Doris out?39:35 - How will the new maul refereeing interpretations affect Ireland?44:55 - Philip Doyle RIP48:40 - Tweaks to the Champions CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 24, 20261h 0m
Leinster go back to back and who will replace Leo Cullen in 2027?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Jake White and Ian Keatley on this week's pod as we recap Leinster's URC title win, Leo Cullen's departure in 2027, and the upcoming Nations Championship.Jake joins Neil and Bernard to discuss where things went so right for Leinster and so wrong for the Bulls in Friday night's URC final at Croke Park, as the province produced a dominant 36-7 win against their South African opponents.We also discuss Cullen's announcement this week that he would be leaving his role as Leinster head coach in 2027, after 12 years in charge. And we ask Jake if he will be throwing his CV into the mix!Later in the pod, Ian comes on to take an early look ahead at Ireland's Nations Championship campaign, which gets under way against Australia in Sydney on 4 July.We discuss how Sam Prendergast has hit form at the right time as the Test window arrives, as well as running through some of the selection calls faced by Andy Farrell.And we also pay tribute to Munster prop Oli Jager, who confirmed his retirement from rugby on medical grounds last weekend.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Deja vu for Leinster and the Bulls05:25 - Costly mistakes from high profile Springboks13:55 - Leinster's scrum held its own18:25 - Leo Cullen's Leinster legacy21:00 - Is Jake White interested in the job?23:30 - The risks and possible rewards by announcing Cullen's departure so early30:00 - Sam Prendergast grabs the Bull by its horns37:30 - How will the Ireland back row look against Australia?41:15 - Billy Bohan set for his debut?44:42 - Sam Illo's rise in 2025/2651:28 - Oli Jager's retirementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 17, 202655 min
URC Grand Final special with Jake White and Bernard Jackman
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by a special guest this week, as former South Africa and Bulls head coach Jake White helps us look ahead to the BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final between Leinster and the Bulls.White, who brought the Bulls to three URC finals during his time in charge , explains why Leinster remain the "benchmark" for others to follow in the URC, and why the South Africans are better equipped to get the better of Leo Cullen's side in Friday's final at Croke Park .The ex-Springboks coach gives us the South African perspective on where this week's final will be won and lost, with a big focus on the scrum and the first quarter.And we also get White thoughts on some of the changing trends in rugby , as well as putting some listener questions for the World Cup winner .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 12, 202625 min
Aoife Wafer: Awards, accolades, and how Ireland can be the best in the world
Neil Treacy is joined by Ireland number 8 Aoife Wafer, as she discusses a record breaking Six Nations for Ireland's women, winning a second successive Player of the Championship, and and her belief that Ireland can become the best team in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 10, 20261h 3m
Leinster weather a Storm, four more years for Andy Farrell, and Munster's Jared Payne deal
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson, as we look back on Leinster's URC semi-final win against the Stormers, and break down the big stories of the week in Irish rugby.We start this week's podcast by discussing two great losses to the game in Ireland, paying tribute to former Ireland captain Fergus Slattery, and long-term chief executive of the IRFU, Philip Browne, both of whom passed away in the last week.The panel breaks down a gritty URC semi-final win for Leinster against the Stormers , which sets up a Grand Final rematch against the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday, 19 June.We also react to the confirmation from the province that James Lowe is set to leave Leinster and Ireland at the end of the season , and ask how both the province and the union allowed this to happen.Bernard and Gareth give their take on the news that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has agreed a new four-year contract to lead his side all the way to the Rugby World Cup in 2031 .And we also discuss the two recent coaching appointments at Munster , and Jimmy Duffy and Jared Payne come into Clayton McMillan's coaching ticket for next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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