Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

RTÉ Rugby pod: Six Nations lessons, new captain Fryday

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

The RTÉ Rugby podcast panel are expecting France to seal the Grand Slam on Saturday

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 Farrell's side win the Six Nations title.

Rugby • 16 Mar 22

RTÉ Rugby podcast: What did we learn from Italy win?

Hugh Cahill is joined by Johnny Holland, Fiona Hayes and Neil Treacy to recap Ireland's 57-6 win against Italy in the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 02 Mar 22

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 future of the Six Nations and Italy's role in it, ahead of this weekend's Round 3 meeting with Ireland.

Rugby • 23 Feb 22

RTÉ Rugby podcast: France too hot to handle for Ireland

The panel review Ireland's narrow defeat to France in the second round of the Six Nations.

Rugby • 16 Feb 22

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Wales in Ireland's 6 Nations sights

The panel preview Ireland's opening Six Nations game against Wales.

Rugby • 03 Feb 22

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Exciting Irish squad for Six Nations

The panel discuss Ireland's squad for the Six Nations.

Rugby • 20 Jan 22

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Champions Cup limps on

Bernard Jackman, Jonny Holland and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill to discuss the latest rugby news.

Rugby • 12 Jan 22

Could Munster cut ties with Van Graan and Larkham early?

'You can't afford to wait six months to rebuild'

Bernard Jackman believes that Graham Rowntree could be an ideal fit to be the next head coach of Munster.

Rugby • 05 Jan 22

RTÉ Rugby podcast: The podcast before Christmas

The panel discuss the latest rugby news including more fixture disruption and Ultan Dillane's move to France.

Rugby • 22 Dec 21

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, as well as trying their hand at some predictions of what's top come in 2022.

Rugby • 23 Dec 21

RTÉ Rugby podcast: IRFU crisis and JVG departure

The panel review the latest rugby news including conflict between the women's team and the IRFU and the latest coaching change at Munster.

Rugby • 15 Dec 21

RTÉ Rugby pod: Heineken Champions Cup preview

Hugh Cahill is joined as always by Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy as we look ahead to the new Heineken Champions Cup season.

Rugby • 08 Dec 21

Joey Carbery, Simon Zebo and Gavin Coombes are among those who Jackman and Lenihan want to see more of

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

RTÉ Rugby pod: Recapping Ireland's 'phenomenal' NZ win

Neil Treacy, Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman recap Ireland's sensational 29-20 win against New Zealand and look ahead to what changes Andy Farrell should make for the final Test of 2021 against Argentina on Sunday.

Rugby • 17 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 at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 11 Nov 21

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Super Connacht, Farrell's decisions

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Fiona Hayes and Wes Liddy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap round 5 of the URC, and look ahead to Ireland's Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 28 Oct 21

RTÉ Rugby podcast: URC ref issues and Ireland squad

Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy join Hugh Cahill to review round 4 of the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 20 Oct 21

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Snyman setback and Irish 10 options

The panel discuss RG Snyman's latest injury, while Jack Carty discusses his Ireland hopes.

Rugby • 13 Oct 21

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Connacht bullish after URC round 2

The panel review round 2 of the United Rugby Championship where Connacht were the best of the Irish.

Rugby • 06 Oct 21

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Fallout from World Cup failure

The panel discuss the fallout from the Ireland women's failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Rugby • 29 Sep 21

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: The big URC preview pod

Hugh Cahill, Bernard Jackman and Jared Wright preview the United Rugby Championship, which kicks off this weekend.

Rugby • 23 Sep 21

Warren Gatland is eyeing a winning finale to his Lions coaching career

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 Jackman.

Rugby • 06 Aug 21

Gregor Townsend (left) has come under scrutiny due to the Lions' shortcomings in attack

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 will run out comprehensive winners in Saturday's series decider unless Warren Gatland changes tact.

Rugby • 05 Aug 21

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Up-and-coming Irish & Champions Cup

Donal Lenihan and Jonny Holland join Hugh Cahill on this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast to review the Heineken Champions Cup final between winners Toulouse and Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle and run the rule over up-and-coming Irish prospects at the provinces.

Rugby • 26 May 21

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