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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
Donal Lenihan on Women's Six Nations and Champions Cup Ireland begin their Women's Six Nations away to Wales, while Leinster must plan without James Ryan and Garry Ringrose for their trip to Exeter in ... Rugby • 09 Apr
Preview: Donal Lenihan on Champions Cup round of 16 Leinster and Munster both face French opposition in the Champions Cup round of 16, but RTÉ analyst Donal Lenihan believes they will encounter very different ... Rugby • 02 Apr
Donal Lenihan: Munster can just about get over the line RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan is backing Munster to end a long wait for a trophy in Saturday's Pro14 decider. Pro14 • 26 Mar
Lenihan: Ireland's off-the-cuff approach not working Ireland's off-the-cuff attacking approach has led to confusion and errors and doesn't appear to be working, according to Donal Lenihan. Six Nations • 15 Mar
Lenihan tips Ireland to revert to type against Scotland Donal Lenihan is expecting Ireland to adopt a tried and tested template against Scotland in their Six Nations clash on Sunday. Six Nations • 12 Mar
Sexton's pre-World Cup exit talk 'not surprising' Johnny Sexton's admission that his international career could be finished before the 2023 World Cup is "not surprising", according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 24 Feb
Is Ireland's incoherent attack lost in translation? Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman discuss the roots of Ireland's issues in attack between the coaches' blueprint and the players' execution on the RTÉ Rugby ... Rugby • 25 Feb
How tactics are holding Ireland's key players back The RTÉ Rugby Podcast looks in-depth at the tactical issues impacting Ireland particularly in the attacking phase of play during the opening two Six Nations ... Rugby • 16 Feb
Is provincial focus hampering Ireland's conveyor belt? Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman discuss the structural issue of the Irish provincial system which means some young talents are not getting enough experience in ... Rugby • 11 Feb
Lenihan: Munster tide turning as another derby looms Donal Lenihan gives Munster a slight nod to finally end their poor run against Leinster. Rugby • 22 Jan
Champions Cup format: Lenihan warns against 'disaster' Donal Lenihan has warned that if the EPCR decide to jump straight to the semi-finals of their European competitions it would be "a disaster". Rugby • 14 Jan
Lenihan: Munster hold edge against buoyant Connacht Donal Lenihan believes Munster will have the extra firepower needed to overcome Connacht on Saturday and continue their progression towards the Guinness Pro14 final. Rugby • 08 Jan
Springloading replacements 'destroying' rugby - Lenihan Donal Lenihan says that the modern trend of springloading forward replacements is "destroying" rugby. Rugby • 30 Dec 20
Lenihan wants Champions Cup sanctions against clubs Donal Lenihan has called on Heineken Champions Cup organisers to sanction teams who field weakened sides in the competition. Rugby • 16 Dec 20
Lenihan: 'Ireland need to step back & address basics' Donal Lenihan tells the RTÉ Rugby Podcast that Ireland are "falling between two stools" when it comes to the evolution in the style of play ... Rugby • 26 Nov 20
