RTÉ Rugby Podcast

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley and Tom Daly on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on a great weekend for the Irish teams in the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.The panel discusses what was a cracking opening weekend across the board in the Champions Cup, as the new bonus-point system had the desired effect.We ask who could be Ireland's starting number 8 for Ireland in...

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley and former Leinster and Connacht centre Tom Daly on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we break down another mixed week for the Irish provinces in the BKT United Rugby Championship.Daly discusses his decision to retire from rugby this summer, after finishing his career with Lansdowne last season.With maul tries on the up and up in the first few weeks of the...

Neil Treacy is joined by former Munster wing Johne Murphy as we look back on the big news of the week in Irish rugby.On a weekend where several Irish out-halves caught the eye, Johne discusses how thrilling it was to see 20-year-old Charlie O'Shea grab the game by the scruff of the neck, as Munster beat the Bulls 26-22 at Thomond Park.We look ahead to this weekend's first Interpro of the season,...

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley on this week's RTE Rugby podcast, as we look back on a tough start to the URC for the four Irish provinces.Former Munster out-half Keatley reacts to some explosive comments from his former captain Peter O'Mahony on the current state of Munster Rugby, and agrees that changes are needed in the way the organisation is run if they are to get back to former...

Neil Treacy is joined by former Munster wing Johne Murphy on a new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we breakdown all four provinces ahead of the 2026/27 URC season.02:03 - Leo Cullen's final season in charge of Leinster07:45 - Is the Leinster job Felipe Contepomi's to lose?11:30 - Leinster's season prospects20:45 - The Peter O'Mahony and Graham Rowntree 'pen' story28:15 - Munster's season hit...

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the final RTÉ Rugby podcast of the season, as we recap Ireland's Nations Championship tour, and their 40-21 defeat to New Zealand.We look into some of the "uncharacteristic" errors that littered the opening half of their defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park, which ensured they were always chasing the game on Saturday.Jonny looks at how New Zealand...

Ahead of the All Blacks Test in Auckland Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, with Neil Treacy dialling in from New Zealand.The lads discuss Ireland's patchy performance against Japan and look ahead to the challenge of trying to snap the All Blacks' incredible winning run at Eden Park.They also consider the contrast between New Zealand's decisiveness in hiring Dave Rennie and...

Hugh Cahill presents this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast and is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, while Neil Treacy dials in from his Sydney hotel room.The lads dissect Ireland's opening Nations Championship win over Australia and look ahead to Japan this weekend.They also take a look at the All Blacks' win over a weakened France and South Africa's ruthless display of force against...

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson as we preview the start of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign against Australia in Sydney.We discuss whether or not the new Nations Championship format will be a success, and discuss some of the travel challenges facing teams in 2026.The panel break down a couple of the key selection calls Andy Farrell will be dealing with this...

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Jake White and Ian Keatley on this week's pod as we recap Leinster's URC title win, Leo Cullen's departure in 2027, and the upcoming Nations Championship.Jake joins Neil and Bernard to discuss where things went so right for Leinster and so wrong for the Bulls in Friday night's URC final at Croke Park, as the province produced a dominant 36-7 win against...