Leinster's siege mentality, inside the Irish RWC camp
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we preview Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls on Saturday.We also react to Finlay Bealham's call-up to the Lions squad, as well as the Irish squad named for the summer Tests in Georgia and Portugal.Later (55:20), Neil speaks to Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon, and back row Brittany Hogan, to find out how things are going in the early stages of Ireland's Rugby World Cup training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Connacht land Lancaster as URC play-offs provide the drama
Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland react to the big news of the week in Irish rugby.This week, we discuss Connacht's high profile appointment of Stuart Lancaster as their next head coach, and the impact that could have on rugby both in the west of Ireland and on the national team.We also look back on last weekend's URC quarter-finals, firstly with Leinster defeating the Scarlets, albeit in unconvincing fashion (17:25).And we discuss Munster's agonising defeat to the Sharks in Durban, following a place-kicking competition which drew up quite a bit of controversy (38:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:02:06
Bordeaux pulse check, Club RWC and more Irish in Super Rugby?
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on Bordeaux's Champions Cup final.We also discuss the proposed Club World Cup, the prospect of Irish players going to Super Rugby and the URC play-offs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Munster survive, Leinster labour, plus unpacking the Sevens shutdown
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs.We also discuss the fallout from the decision to disband the Irish men's Sevens team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1:04:16
Munster's season on the line as Ulster and Connacht bow out
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to break down the big news of the week, as we reach the final regular season round of the United Rugby Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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