Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup verdict The Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals arrive this weekend, Munster displaced to the Aviva Stadium to face reigning champions Toulouse, while Leinster travel to Welford Road … Rugby • 06 May
Triple Crown not just a consolation prize, says Lenihan RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan believes that France will win the Six Nations Championship tomorrow but insists that the Triple Crown, which Ireland can claim … Rugby • 18 Mar
Jackman and Lenihan back France to finish 'in style' Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan are both expecting Ireland to claim Triple Crown success this Saturday, but don't believe England will be able help Andy … Rugby • 16 Mar
Donal Lenihan's England v Ireland verdict The former Irish skipper believes the visitors can match the whatever physicality England bring to the clash at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Mar
'Start Carbery and bring Sexton on for the last 30' Joey Carbery should be rewarded with a starting place for Ireland against Italy on Sunday, according to Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 23 Feb
RTÉ Rugby pod: Michael Bradley on Italy's 6N future Neil Treacy is joined by former Zebre Parma head coach Michael Bradley, as well as regular guests Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to discuss the … Rugby • 23 Feb
Prendergast and Lenihan 'excited' by Carbery inclusion Johnny Sexton's injury absence tips the scale in favour of France, but also provides Ireland with an exciting opportunity to put Joey Carbery back in … Rugby • 10 Feb
Moment of the year, star players, and 2022 rugby wishes As the calendar year draws to a close, the RTÉ Rugby team look back on their best and worst moments of the year that was, … Rugby • 23 Dec 21
Robertson a 'perfect fit' for Munster With Munster on the look-out for yet another head coach, their fifth in ten years, Donal Lenihan reckons Scott Robertson would be the "perfect fit". Rugby • 16 Dec 21
Lenihan: Forward cover Munster's biggest concern Munster's primary area of concern will be among the forwards for this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup opener with Wasps that has been thrown into chaos … Rugby • 06 Dec 21
Crucial that Munster act quickly on coaches - Lenihan Munster must act without delay to sort out their coaching ticket, says Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 25 Nov 21
Lenihan identifies areas to grow Irish squad depth While the evolution in style of play has received plenty of attention during a fruitful November, Donal Lenihan believes Andy Farrell deserves credit for adding … Rugby • 22 Nov 21
Jackman and Lenihan on possible changes for Argentina Andy Farrell should avoid wholesale changes for Sunday's final Autumn Nations Series game against Argentina, according to Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 17 Nov 21
Donal Lenihan on Ireland v USA, New Zealand Donal Lenihan looks ahead to big games for both the men's and women's Irish teams in Dublin. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
RTÉ Rugby pod: Ireland v NZ, and women's rugby crisis Hugh Cahill is joined by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman as we break down the key battlegrounds ahead of Ireland v New Zealand this Saturday … Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Lenihan: Competitive URC will help Irish in Europe Despite the increased competition for Champions Cup places, Donal Lenihan believes a tougher domestic league will be an advantage to the Irish provinces in Europe. Rugby • 24 Sep 21
Jackman: Beating Boks would be Gatland's finest moment Leading the British and Irish Lions to a series win over South Africa would rank as Warren Gatland's finest achievement as a coach, says Bernard … Rugby • 06 Aug 21
Townsend in the spotlight for Lions' lack of bite Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan pointed the finger at Gregor Townsend for the British and Irish Lions' lack of attacking spark and warned South Africa … Rugby • 05 Aug 21
Lenihan: Latest 'Rassie rant' plays into Lions' hands Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman join the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to discuss South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus' latest online criticisms of the officiating … Rugby • 29 Jul 21
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Focus on Gatland's first Test team Hugh Cahill, Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman are back and raring to preview the first Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions. Rugby • 22 Jul 21
Lions tour 'bordering on farce', says Lenihan Former Lions coach and player Donal Lenihan believes that the Lions current tour of South Africa is descending into farce as Covid-19 plays havoc with … Rugby • 09 Jul 21
South Africa in race against time to prepare for Lions Donal Lenihan has told the RTÉ Rugby Podcast that the hosts of a Lions tour are going to be less well prepared for the series … Rugby • 13 May 21
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Uncertain market value for players Hugh Cahill is joined by Wes Liddy, Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to discuss the Six Nations staying on free-to-air television after the deal between … Rugby • 12 May 21
'Shambolic' - Lenihan laments lingering Lions problems Donal Lenihan speaks to the RTÉ Rugby Podcast about his view on the continued organisational issues affecting the British & Irish Lions and how in … Rugby • 28 Apr 21
Leinster in 'position of strength' ahead of La Rochelle RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan discusses Munster's win over Leinster, the latter's selection strengths ahead of their semi-final against La Rochelle and the impact of … Rugby • 27 Apr 21
