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Munster players following the defeat in Parma

O'Callaghan: Munster 'should be embarrassed' by display

Donncha O'Callaghan branded Munster's performance as "totally unacceptable" after the province came unstuck at Zebre in Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash.

Rugby • 28 Sep 24

'McGrath deserves another chance with Ireland'

Luke McGrath deserves to come back into the conversation for Ireland after his player-of-the-match performance against Munster, according to Donncha O'Callaghan.

Rugby • 23 Oct 22

Peter O'Mahony played his first game of the season at Rodney Parade

O'Callaghan: Munster have to take responsibility

Donncha O'Callaghan says Munster's wider squad group need to show more leadership on the pitch, after the province fell to a second defeat to begin the new season.

Rugby • 25 Sep 22

Johnny Sexton misses out on a third tour

Sexton victim of 'good welfare programme' - O'Callaghan

Former Ireland and Lions forward Donncha O'Callaghan believes Johnny Sexton has paid the price for being looked after by a "good welfare programme".

Rugby • 07 May 21

Simon Zebo greeted by supporters prior to the Heineken Champions Cup match between Munster and Racing 92 at Thomond Park in 2019

O'Callaghan glad to see Zebo back in 'red and green'

Donncha O'Callaghan has expressed delight at Simon Zebo's return to donning "red and green", although the ex-Munster second row admits his former team-mate will face plenty of competition in trying to force his way back into the Ireland picture.

Rugby • 14 Apr 21

O'Callaghan: Rugby in dangerous place and change needed

Donncha O'Callaghan believes rugby is in a "dangerous place" and rule changes are required to give the sport a lift.

Rugby • 30 Nov 20

'I know from a players' point of view, he's well respected'

O'Callaghan tips Bleyendaal for Munster backroom role

Donncha O'Callaghan believes Tyler Bleyendaal has the qualities to contribute as a coach after the Munster out-half was forced to curtail his career on medical grounds at just 29.

Rugby • 20 May 20

Donncha O'Callaghan breaks down the subtle changes Ireland have made

Donnacha O'Callaghan dissects subtle Ireland changes

RTÉ 2FM Game On's Donncha O'Callaghan scrutinises what changes, if any, Andy Farrell introduced to the Irish attack, defence and set piece in his first match in charge against Scotland

Rugby • 03 Feb 20

'Saracens will probably have a Celtic vibe to them now that it's Europe or nothing'

O'Callaghan: How Saracens subplot impacts Leinster tie

Leinster will face a beleaguered and soon-to-be relegated Saracens in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals in April. RTÉ 2FM's Game On co-host Donncha O'Callaghan discusses how those off-the-field issues could impact that match-up

Rugby • 20 Jan 20

'You really earn respect from players if you can take a blow like he had'

O'Callaghan: Devin Toner recall shows 'mark of class'

Donncha O'Callaghan feels Devin Toner's return to the Ireland squad shows the Leinster player's class

Rugby • 15 Jan 20

James Ryan made 15 runs and 17 tackles in difficult conditions in Shizuoka

Ireland must get heads up as rugby moves to next phase

Former Ireland players believe there is no sense in Joe Schmidt coming up with a new trick and that the team must stick to the plan, even if the opposition are cracking Schmidt's code.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 01 Oct 19

Ireland players savour their win against Scotland

Ireland: where are they now & what happens next?

A good start is half the battle, and for Ireland it was a very good start indeed as the Scots were swept away in Yokohama on Sunday morning. But what happens next? The RTÉ panel discuss.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19

O'Callaghan goes out on a high

The former Munster and Ireland man goes out on a high.

Rugby • 29 Apr 18

O'Callaghan will play his final game of professional rugby this weekend after a decorated 20-year career

O'Callaghan braced for final outing as a player

Donncha O'Callaghan says he is ready to bring the curtain down on his 20-year professional playing career this weekend as he sets his sights on spending more time with his family.

Rugby • 27 Apr 18

Leinster are unbeaten in the competition

O'Driscoll: Accuracy key for Leinster in Racing battle

Brian O'Driscoll reckons Leinster must replicate their fine form during wins over Saracens and Scarlets to beat Racing 92 in the Champions Cup final.

Rugby • 23 Apr 18

Donncha O'Callaghan was a guest on Tommy Tiernan's chat show

O'Callaghan startled by physicality of younger players

Donncha O'Callaghan is startled at the physical size of today's young players and admits he'd prefer to see the amateur-era game of evasion and skill.

Rugby • 18 Jan 18