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The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered.From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

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Recent Episodes
  • Leinster's D-Day, the Prendergast decision & the view from South Africa
    Jun 10, 2025 – 01:03:47
  • Leinster's bad vibes, Munster's heartbreak & the return of Stuart Lancaster
    Jun 3, 2025 – 01:01:07
  • The magic of the Champions Cup final - and why a Club World Cup would kill it
    May 27, 2025 – 56:23
  • The problem with Thursday night 6 Nations, Leinster's URC concern & end of Sevens
    May 20, 2025 – 54:31
  • Irish rugby's lost year, undercooked Leinster and Lions intrigue
    May 13, 2025 – 01:04:02
  • Leinster fail again, the Jordie Barrett blunder and Sam Prendergast's defence
    May 6, 2025 – 01:03:08
  • Andy Farrell's 'green' Lions, the Owen Farrell dilemma and bleak URC weekend
    Apr 29, 2025 – 57:17
  • Leinster's Galactico policy | Sexton's coaching risk | Munster's referee blunder
    Apr 22, 2025 – 01:06:56
  • Are Leinster better than Ireland? | Munster malfunction | Rugby's diving problem
    Apr 15, 2025 – 59:41
  • Munster's famous day, Craig Casey's Lions case and Leinster's statement
    Apr 8, 2025 – 01:04:00
  • Jack Crowley on facing ROG, his future and Munster's La Rochelle battle
    Apr 3, 2025 – 15:24
  • ROG's biggest challenge, Frawley's fall and Munster's French opportunity
    Apr 1, 2025 – 59:21
  • Player management madness, Gavin Coombes' special skill and provinces back with a bang
    Mar 25, 2025 – 01:04:06
  • Ireland's weak finish, importance of summer tour and Lions talk begins
    Mar 18, 2025 – 52:26
  • 'The attack was worryingly flat' | Reaction from Rome | Ireland 22 Italy 17
    Mar 15, 2025 – 28:26
  • Are Ireland too reliant on the schools rugby production line?
    Mar 13, 2025 – 36:15
  • Where do Ireland go from here? | More discipline problems | France front up
    Mar 11, 2025 – 01:04:34
  • Rampant France power past Ireland | Post-match reaction | ☘️ 27-42 🇫🇷
    Mar 8, 2025 – 37:22
  • Ireland's bench call | Pressure on France | The problem with 7/1
    Mar 4, 2025 – 58:22
  • Ireland's resilience | Red card farce | Porter's scrum problem
    Feb 24, 2025 – 01:05:36
  • Instant Reaction: Ireland 'got out of jail' as they leave Wales with Triple Crown in hand
    Feb 22, 2025 – 26:04
  • Simon Easterby's future | Should Ireland rotate? | Warren Gatland's demise
    Feb 18, 2025 – 57:03
  • Ireland's Six Nations statement, Sam Prendergast's defence and France blow up
    Feb 10, 2025 – 01:07:13
  • Scots dismantled by dominant Ireland display — Post-match reaction — Scotland 18-32 Ireland
    Feb 9, 2025 – 32:17
  • Ireland's room to improve, Prendergast vs Crowley and Scotland selection
    Feb 4, 2025 – 58:51
  • Second-half salvo steers Ireland past England — Post-match reaction — Ireland 27-22 England
    Feb 1, 2025 – 33:37
  • Ireland's style vs Leinster's identity and Six Nations selection dilemmas
    Jan 28, 2025 – 01:05:49
  • Garry Ringrose the winger, Jack Crowley bounces back and the Six Nations looms large
    Jan 21, 2025 – 53:36
  • Leinster's ferocious defence, game management issues and Munster's comeback
    Jan 14, 2025 – 01:08:22
  • Champions Cup blockbusters, Tom O'Toole's harsh ban and rugby's new rules
    Jan 7, 2025 – 01:08:40
  • Leinster's defence, Harry Byrne's move and Ulster's timely win
    Dec 31, 2024 – 56:40
  • Lineout disaster, Munster mauled and RG Snyman restrictions
    Dec 17, 2024 – 01:09:36
  • How Jordie Barrett changes Leinster’s back line | Munster’s chance in France
    Dec 10, 2024 – 55:58
  • Ireland's issues, lineout struggles and Champions Cup preview
    Dec 3, 2024 – 01:07:03
  • Instant Reaction: Gus McCarthy gets it done but Ireland need work before Six Nations
    Nov 30, 2024 – 28:06
  • Eoin Toolan Interview | Life inside Joe Schmidt’s Australia camp
    Nov 28, 2024 – 20:43
  • Ireland’s good vibes, red card controversy and Joe Schmidt returns
    Nov 26, 2024 – 01:01:14
  • Ireland dispel Fiji threat with emphatic eight-try display — Post-match reaction — Ireland 52-17 Fiji
    Nov 23, 2024 – 40:39
  • Ireland's discipline problem, Sam Prendergast hype and the second-half slump
    Nov 19, 2024 – 48:53
  • Scoreless second half for Ireland as they just hold off Argentina | Instant reaction
    Nov 16, 2024 – 31:52
  • Tetchy Andy Farrell, red card madness and are Ireland in a slump?
    Nov 12, 2024 – 01:14:49
  • All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
    Nov 9, 2024 – 28:15
  • November questions, Ireland's depth and All Blacks preview with Kieran Read
    Nov 5, 2024 – 01:07:07
  • Could Graham Rowntree’s departure send Munster into crisis mode? Reaction w/ Mike Sherry
    Oct 29, 2024 – 53:18
  • Reacting to Leo Cullen’s new contract | Ireland need to blood the young guns
    Oct 22, 2024 – 56:56
  • Fire lit under Ciarán Frawley as Leinster beat Munster in sell-out
    Oct 15, 2024 – 54:59
  • RG Snyman the ‘poster boy’ for a Leinster/Munster rivalry back up and running
    Oct 8, 2024 – 01:02:04
  • The Paul O’Connell interview - Introducing Indo Sport
    Oct 5, 2024 – 01:11:19
  • Ireland's win over Black Ferns can be a ‘catalyst’ - and so can Munster’s loss
    Oct 1, 2024 – 52:28
  • Ireland on top of the world as ‘sloppy’ Munster win interpro thriller
    Sep 24, 2024 – 50:46
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    Top 2 Irish rugby podcasts
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    A Disgrace
    One guy that watches no rugby and one racist
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    Don’t Go
    Great Rugby Podcast...here’s to homing they keep it up through the PRO14 season as well!
  • Irelands Call
    Losing its appeal.
    Luke seems to try to hard to be controversial, he is not able to accept rational points made by other hosts. Very frustrating to listen to.
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    Essential listening for a deeper understanding of the game
    Great insights into the unseen elements and characters in the game.
  • Seanfhutchinson
    Top guests great insight from a new pod
    Love that they brought this to the podcast format. Luke's obviously able to get access to good guests...! But after the Paul Kimmage podcast has shown he can more than hold his own in a debate. It was tough to listen to at times with the tension but it was fascinating. Look forward to listening to the rest of the season in the gym!
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