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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 under Andy Farrell and that the team need to go back to basics before taking a step forward.

Rugby • 26 Nov 20

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland falling between two stools?

On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Hugh Cahill is joined by Donal Lenihan, Bernard Jackman and Wes Liddy to sift through the issues raised by Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup loss to England.

Rugby • 25 Nov 20

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland take on Italy in Six Nations

As the Six Nations restarts the panel discuss the team named to face Italy and preview the match.

Rugby • 21 Oct 20

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Six Nations delay and Munster style

The panel discuss a possible delay to next season's Six Nations,

Rugby • 07 Oct 20

RTÉ Rugby podcast: What's next for the women's game

Fiona Steed says she cannot see the Irish women's game going fully professional in the near future in the current financial climate.

Rugby • 30 Sep 20

'The women's game, we have to be able to sell ourselves too'

Steed: I don't see Irish women's rugby ever going pro

Former Ireland captain Fiona Steed says she cannot see the Irish women's game going fully professional in the near future in the current financial climate.

Rugby • 30 Sep 20

Sean Cronin of Leinster is tackled by Jamie George and Duncan Taylor of Saracens

Why Leinster front five selection 'backfired' - Jackman

Bernard Jackman joins the RTÉ Rugby Podcast to explain why Leinster struggled in the front five against Saracens during Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final defeat.

Rugby • 23 Sep 20

Jackman expects Munster to go to the air a lot tomorrow

Jackman: Munster not far off Leinster, they have a shot

Bernard Jackman believes Munster could tear up the form book against unbeaten Leinster in the Guinness Pro14 semi-final, as long as they have a game plan that plays to their own strengths.

Rugby • 03 Sep 20

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Scotland win that sparked revolution

Host Daire O'Brien is joined by Donal Lenihan and Wes Liddy of RTÉ Rugby to reflect on the journey taken by Irish rugby in the last three decades, from being on the periphery to becoming household names on the island.

Rugby • 14 Apr 20

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Six Nations adjourned

Eddie O'Sullivan joins the panel to discuss the latest Six Nations news.

Six Nations • 12 Mar 20

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's Paris conundrum

Stephen Ferris joins the panel to discuss the latest news as the coronavirus forces another Six Nations cancellation.

Six Nations • 05 Mar 20

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Twickenham aftermath and COVID-19

Listen to this week's episode of the RTÉ Rugby Podcast.

Rugby • 27 Feb 20

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's trip to Twickenham

The panel preview Ireland's Guinness Six Nations clash with England.

Six Nations • 20 Feb 20

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland welcome confident Wales

The panel look ahead to the Guinness Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales, with Eddie O'Sullivan and Simon Thomas.

Six Nations • 06 Feb 20

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland's uphill task and Isaac Boss

Daire O'Brien previews Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand with Eddie O'Sullivan and Mikey Stafford, while Michael Corcoran joins from Tokyo.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Oct 19

Japan have been a breath of fresh air at the World Cup

The rise and rise of New Zealand-esque Japan

Japan have been the story of this World Cup so far, charming neutrals with a loose, attractive brand of rugby that's carried them into the quarter-finals. The RTÉ Rugby Podcast analyse their rise.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 15 Oct 19

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: All Blacks on the horizon for Irish

Daire O'Brien talks to Jonny Holland and Fiona Coghlan after Ireland's win over Samoa and learning that New Zealand will be the quarter-final opponent.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 13 Oct 19

Rugby World Cup Podcast: Ireland brace for Storm Samoa

Conor Murray joins the podcast to discuss the view from the Ireland camp ahead of their crucial clash with Samoa.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 19

RTÉ Rugby World Cup Podcast: Ireland aim to bounce back

Daire O'Brien welcomes RTÉ Rugby's Wes Liddy and former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan as Ireland look to respond to the shock defeat to Japan.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Oct 19

RTÉ Rugby World Cup Podcast: Preview of Japan game

Daire O'Brien welcomes Stephen Ferris, RTÉ commentator Hugh Cahill in Japan and Wes Liddy of RTÉ Rugby to preview this game for Ireland and discuss all the events at the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 19

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Mood swings after Ireland victory

Ulster forward Jordi Murphy talks to the RTÉ Rugby podcast in the aftermath of Ireland's win over Scotland

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: World Cup preview

Daire O'Brien is joined by Bernard Jackman, RTÉ Rugby's Wes Liddy and Paul O'Flynn in Japan to preview the Rugby World Cup ahead of the start of the competition on Friday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Sep 19

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Back row blues ahead for Ireland

Stephen Ferris joins the panel to discuss Ireland's back-row blues ahead of the World Cup.

Rugby • 27 Jun 19

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster into final, Munster woes

Eddie O'Sullivan assesses the goings-on at Munster, while the panel preview the Pro14 final between Glasgow and Leinster.

Rugby • 22 May 19

RTE rugby podcast: Leinster v Saracens preview

Former Ireland manager Eddie O'Sullivan joins the panel to preview Leinster's Champions Cup final against Saracens.

Rugby • 08 May 19

Rte Rugby Podcast