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Apr 21, 2023 • 23min
ROG in training, moving to Munster | Ultan Dillane & Sean O'Brien
Cameron Hill speaks to La Rochelle's Ultan Dillane & Exeter Chiefs' Sean O'Brien as the former Connacht teammates prepare to square off in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday April 30th.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 8min
Rugby Daily: McWilliams on social media backlash, big coaching switch in France
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team for Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations clash with England, and we hear from Greg McWilliams on bridging the gap to the 'big 2' and how Ireland are dealing with negative press.
Leinster learn of the man in the middle for their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse.
Ulster name their team to face Edinburgh, with some returning internationals.
And there's news of a significant coaching switch in France.
Apr 20, 2023 • 43min
The Women's Six Nations Show | Wall ruled out for visit of England | IRFU needs to front up to the media
Ali Donnelly and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly on the Women's Six Nations Show ahead of Ireland hosting England at Musgrave Park this weekend.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 47min
WNR | Believing the Prendergast hype, Carbery's fall from contention, Leinster after Lancaster | Wood & RUD
Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Sam Prendergast: How do you manage such talent?
(20:50) Joey Carbery's fall from Ireland contention
(33:00) Leinster after Stuart Lancaster: Is Jacques Nienaber the best replacement?
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Apr 19, 2023 • 8min
Rugby Daily: Fryday responds to social media backlash, England name team, Gilroy retires
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the England team that will face Ireland at Musgrave Park on Saturday.
We hear from Nichola Fryday and Dorothy Wall on the social media backlash around Ireland's disappointing start to the Women's Six Nations.
Craig Gilroy is leaving Ulster, and a Scotland hooker is to become a commercial pilot!
Apr 19, 2023 • 44min
The Red 78 Ep. 67 | Review of win against Stormers | Sharks another huge test | Signing of Sean O'Brien | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's important win against the Stormers last Saturday in Cape Town, the signing of Sean O'Brien from the Exeter Chiefs & look forward to this weekends clash with the Sharks.
Apr 18, 2023 • 9min
Rugby Daily: O'Brien to Munster, Wilkins on Fardy, Capuozzo misses Leinster
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new arrival at Munster, but a crucial absentee for their URC season finale.
We hear from Pete Wilkins on the impending arrival of Scott Fardy at Connacht, and their attempts to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup.
Toulouse suffer an injury blow ahead of their Champions Cup semi with Leinster.
And two Ireland wingers are USA-bound.
Apr 18, 2023 • 36min
"You can create your own pathway" | Coaching, blending playing era's & vital attributes | NIAMH BRIGGS & FIONA HAYES
UL Bohs, Munster & Ireland coach Niamh Briggs and Bandon Grammar, UCC & Munster's Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly to look at their coaching journeys, pathways currently available and what it is that makes a good coach.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 30min
Alternate Leinster XV, Prendergast kicks on | James Tracy
Ex-Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to deliver his alternate Leinster XV.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 55min
MNR | The Prendergast era begins, Nienaber's influence, Ireland undone by Italy | Thornley & Hayes
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby.
(01:45) Jacques Nienaber appointed: 'Leinster are an elite brand in global rugby'.
(10:10) Sam Prendergast announces himself to the world.
(22:00) Munster deliver when its needed/Joey Carbery's fall from grace.
(34:00) Connacht take a significant step forward.
(45:00) Ireland suffer record defeat to Italy; fearsome England are next.
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