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Apr 27, 2023 • 29min
ROG & Cullen’s response to hype, the rise of Baird, Champions Cup semi-finals preview | Keith Wood
Keith Wood joins Nathan Murphy to preview the upcoming Champions Cup semi-finals this weekend.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 47min
England breakdown, Scotland ‘Cup final’ preview, how do Ireland avoid the wooden spoon? | Women’s Six Nations Show
Cian Tracey and Fiona Hayes join the Women’s Six Nations Show this week, looking ahead to Ireland’s final round vs Scotland.
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Apr 26, 2023 • 8min
Rugby Daily | No Schmidt for All Blacks, Nic a Bháird on Ireland's wooden spoon test
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's final TikTok Women's Six Nations date with Scotland.
We hear from Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and John McKee from the Ireland camp.
Scott Robertson explains his incoming All Blacks coaching staff.
And a Scotland great bows out of the game.
Apr 25, 2023 • 7min
Rugby Daily | Kolisi WC KO? Cullen bites back, Danty not out
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a massive injury blow for the reigning world champion Springboks.
We hear from Brian O'Driscoll on Leo Cullen's tetchy press conference.
Ronan O'Gara provides an update on Jonathan Danty's fitness ahead of La Rochelle's Champions Cup semi-final with Exeter.
And Worcester could be back to square one by next week.
Apr 25, 2023 • 51min
BOD | Leinster vs Toulouse, Jacques Nienaber's arrival & what Joey Carbery still brings to the table
Joe Molloy was joined by Brian O'Driscoll to assess where Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Toulouse will be won and lost this weekend.
The lads also cast an eye over Ireland's defeat to England in the Women's Six Nations, and how the team can build ahead of their final game against Scotland.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 41min
The Red 78 Ep. 68 | Munster fight back vs. the Sharks | 200 Munster appearances for Keith Earls | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs recognise Keith Earls 200th appearance for Munster and his contribution to the club over the years & discuss Munster's impressive second half performance against the Sharks in Durban last Saturday to earn a draw, but should they have won it?
Apr 25, 2023 • 30min
James Tracy | Leinster Can Rely on Ross Byrne, The Challenge of Toulouse
Former Leinster hooker James Tracy was in studio with Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward to talk about Leinster's upcoming battle with Toulouse and gave his thoughts on the idea that his former province have bought success.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 52min
Remembering Ireland’s 2013 Grand Slam | SARAH HUNTER & MEGAN GAFFNEY
Former England captain Sarah Hunter and ex-Scotland wing Megan Gaffney join Kathleen McNamee to mark the 10-year anniversary of Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013.
They also discuss their recent retirements, the journey to professional women’s rugby, and what are the next steps the current Irish team can take to push on from their current situation.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 46min
MNR | Leinster vs Toulouse could 'surpass expectations', the URC season so far | Thornley & Hayes
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby.
(00:30) Assessing the URC season so far.
(06:50) Munster find rejuvenation in successful South African trips.
(15:00) Understrength Leinster hammered by brilliant Bulls.
(19:05) 'A Test match in all but name, Leinster vs Toulouse could surpass expectations.'
(33:00) Jack Conan and rugby's physical demands.
(38:00) Big job awaits Ireland to avoid Six Nations' Wooden Spoon.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 18min
How can Leinster topple Toulouse? | Leo Cullen
Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen speaks in to the assembled media ahead of Leinster's Champions Cup clash with french side Toulouse.
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