Rte Rugby Podcast

The Six Nations preview pod with Jackman and Holland

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations, with Ireland facing France on Friday night in Marseille.

Jackman: McCarthy should start for Ireland v France

Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has earned his shot in the starting Ireland team for the Six Nations opener away to France next week.

Inconsistent provinces, Joe McCarthy & Netflix reaction

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back over the week's big talking points in rugby.

6N squad, Champions Cup recap, and Oli Jager interview

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we react to the announcement of Ireland's Six Nations squad.

Interpro recap, Munster's lineout & too much 'coaching'

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look back on the New Year's Day wins for Ulster and Connacht over Leinster and Munster.

Snyman to Leinster, Champions Cup & Doris interview

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we discuss the burning issues of the week in Irish rugby.

Statement Leinster win, provinces hit set-piece issues

Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on the opening weekend of games in the Investec Champions Cup.

Jackman: McCarthy making his size count for Leinster

Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has taken his game to a new level for Leinster since the Rugby World Cup.

Interpros, Big Joe McCarthy and Munster's next captain

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and former Connacht prop JP Cooney to discuss the big talking points of the week in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Leinster's revenge mission & Connacht's Shark attack

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to Leinster v Munster at the Aviva Stadium.

Kearney: Ryan's loss to Ireland would be huge

James Ryan will be a huge loss to Ireland if he isn't fit enough to play on Saturday, Mick Kearney told this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast.

Breaking down Ireland v Scotland with Jackman and Leavy

Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by former Ireland internationals Bernard Jackman and Dan Leavy to look ahead at this Saturday's meeting of Ireland and Scotland at Stade de France.

Lawson: Gibson-Park brings the required tempo and pace

Former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson has singled out the pace and tempo that Jamison Gibson-Park brings to the No 9 role for Ireland.

Botha: Ireland will be 'biggest obstacle' for the Boks

France's opening Rugby World Cup win against New Zealand has heightened the importance of topping Pool B for both Ireland and Scotland, according to BJ Botha and James Downey.

Jackman: Rassie's 7:1 bench split should be encouraged

Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman says he welcomes the creativity from the Springboks' coaches

Ireland squad, Boks' big bench and Fiji's famous win

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.

Picking our RWC squad, lineout issues and English bans

Farrell's lucky escape, Ireland v England preview

Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Coghlan as the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup.

Who stood out v Italy? Springboks make surprising calls

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.

RWC countdown begins as Ireland get ready for warm-ups

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to Ireland's opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Italy on Saturday.

'They have the Stormers' number' - Jackman tips Munster

Bernard Jackman believes Munster are primed to complete their season turnaround in style this weekend, and end their 12-year wait for a trophy.

Jackman: Leinster have to be adventurous early

Bernard Jackman says Leinster need to play with greater adventure against La Rochelle in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final at the Aviva Stadium.

Gibson-Park interview, URC semis & Terenure's AIL glory

Easterby merits credit for mean Irish defence - Jackman

Bernard Jackman tells the RTÉ Rugby Podcast that Simon Easterby deserves plenty of plaudits for the role he has played in shaping Ireland's defence on the road to the Grand Slam.