The Red Hand

The Red Hand
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  • RUGBY
  • MONTHLY

‘Next Level Ulster Rugby Journalism’, offering unrivalled insight, unfiltered opinion, powerful stories and accessible analysis.

  1. Peel’s Banana Skin

    29 JAN

    Peel’s Banana Skin

    Ulster undone by Peel as Scarlets provide banana skin The Red Hand - The only Ulster Rugby podcast - is back and this time Dan is joined by Sunday Times Rugby correspondent, Peter O’Reilly

    58 min
  2. True Grit

    7 JAN

    True Grit

    Ulster show true grit on a snowy night at Ravenhill. On this week’s Red Hand Podcast, Peter Lockhart is joined by Fergus, Cal, Bill and debutant Issy to break down a dominant interpro win over Munster, delivered with real true grit in testing conditions. We discuss the performance, the atmosphere around Ravenhill, standout players, Ulster’s improving attack and defence, and whether this team is finally clicking. There’s also listener questions, a look ahead to the Cheetahs and Stade Français, and a wider chat about what success looks like for Ulster this season.

    58 min
  3. BONUS POD! Gavin Mairs, Rugby Correspondent at The Daily Telegraph

    22/12/2025

    BONUS POD! Gavin Mairs, Rugby Correspondent at The Daily Telegraph

    Dan sits down with Gavin Mairs, Chief Rugby Correspondent at The Daily Telegraph, for a wide-ranging and genuinely fascinating conversation. From the big-picture issues shaping the modern game to the stories behind the headlines, Gavin brings sharp insight, decades of experience and a few surprises along the way. And of course, there’s a healthy dose of Ulster Rugby chat woven through it all.

    40 min
  4. Strength in Depth

    18/12/2025

    Strength in Depth

    The Red Hand Podcast is back.Dan’s at the helm and he’s joined by Jack and Fergus as they dive into all things Ulster Rugby. Cardiff reviewed. The road ahead previewed.Plenty of chat, plenty of craic. Tune in and enjoy. 🔴✋🎙️

    1h 4m
  5. On-Ward and Up-Ward

    10/12/2025

    On-Ward and Up-Ward

    Welcome back to the Red Hand Podcast.Dan takes the reins this week as the lads dive into Ulster’s huge win over Racing and look ahead to Cardiff and a busy festive stretch of inter-pro games.Enjoy!

    1h 4m
  6. The Italian Job

    04/12/2025

    The Italian Job

    The Red Hand Podcast is back this week, with Dan Humphreys steering the ship and Caolán and Cal joining the panel. The lads pick over Ulster’s bonus-point win against Benetton, cast an eye towards Racing, and wander into all sorts of rugby chat along the way. Enjoy.

    55 min
  7. BONUS EPISODE: “Touching Distance” w/Brendan Fanning

    13/11/2025

    BONUS EPISODE: “Touching Distance” w/Brendan Fanning

    The Red Hand Podcast is joined by Brendan Fanning this week to discuss his new book “Touching Distance”. Dan has a great chat with him about all things Irish rugby of course with a heavy emphasis on Ulster.

    44 min
  8. Best Foot Forward

    04/11/2025

    Best Foot Forward

    Join Dan, Fergus and Jack for your weekly dose of Ulster and Ireland rugby chat. This week, the lads dig into Rory Best’s new role and what it means for the province, break down the Lions fixture, and look at Ireland’s latest run-out through an Ulster lens. Plenty of opinion and a healthy dose of craic. Stick the kettle on, plug in, and enjoy! 🔴✋

    1h 9m
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‘Next Level Ulster Rugby Journalism’, offering unrivalled insight, unfiltered opinion, powerful stories and accessible analysis.

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  • Creator
    The Red Hand
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Red Hand
  • Show Website
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