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3 DAYS AGO

Ireland must take England out of comfort zone

Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash with England. With the England team already named, Andy Farrell and his coaching staff can start planning for Twickenham, with Jonny saying it is crucial Ireland take England out of their comfort zone. Henry Pollock's inclusion for England could spell bad news for Ireland, but a fascinating back row battle awaits. An improved scrum performance is critical, especially as Steve Borthwick preaches the brilliant basics of the England approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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34 min
11 FEB

Pathways, loss of form, gameplans, lack of leadership... What's eating Ireland?

Hugh Cahill and Bernard Jackman dive deeper into the state of Irish rugby as the senior men's team face into a critical Six Nations clash with a resurgent Italy on Saturday. Bernard has had a lot of correspondence in recent days from people who are very engaged and concerned about the future of Irish rugby (2:00), even if there is a feeling of disconnect among others. He cites the small crowd at the Ireland XV game in Limerick on Friday night. Hugh asks Bernard for his take on the theory that Jacques Nienaber is to blame for Ireland's poor form... Spoiler alert, he isn't buying it (10:00). Ireland are the only team in the world chasing a high phase count, believes Bernard, when the game now requires a different, less draining approach. Has closing the foreign project player pathway impacted Ireland negatively (18:00)? The IRFU can't be surprised given the rule change so the onus is on the provinces to identify the talent. Looking ahead to Italy, Bernard believes Andy Farrell will drop some frontliners this weekend (21:00), whatever the risks involved against an Azzurri unit who have their tails up. Bryn Ward being promoted from the XV bench to the senior 23 at the Aviva would be a remarkable rise, with Bernard also making a case for Edwin Edogbo. The loss of leadership from retirements of Cian Healy, Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony is being felt but Bernard says that shortfall has to come from the new generation of players, rather than coach Johnny Sexton (25:00). But are the new generation cut from the same cloth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Feb

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32 min
21 JAN

Ireland's Fit-up Family

Stories from an Irish entertainment family which travelled the roads of the country over several decades. Stories like the man who died on stage; the man who refused to die on stage and the lack of virgins in Glenties! (2025) Narrated by Kevin Sullivan Produced by Ronan Kelly Agnes’ book: "The End of the Strolling Players" First broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1, 2PM, Monday 27th October 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jan

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44 min
29/05/2020

Reading Ulysses: Episode 12 - Cyclops

The Citizen holds fort in Barney Kiernan's Pub. (Episode guide with Gerry O'Flaherty, Dublin historian and Joyce expert, in conversation with Fritz Senn, Director of the Zurich James Joyce Foundation. First broadcast in 2004.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29/05/2020

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27 min
15/10/2025

Munster and Leinster set to turn it up to 10 at Croke Park as Ulster let loose on Bulls

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to discuss the major news of the week in Irish Rugby. The panel looks ahead to the first big Interpro of the season in the BKT United Rugby Championship, as Leinster host Munster at Croke Park on Saturday evening. We break down wins for both sides at the weekend, and look at where Munster need to get things right if they're to end their four-game losing run in this fixture. The podcast also cover the highly anticipated first head-to-head meeting of Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley (28:50), and ask how much stock Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will be placing on it. Bernard and Jonny discuss how Ulster clicked in their impressive 28-7 win against the Bulls (38:45), and debate whether or not Jacob Stockdale could make a claim for the Ireland 15 jersey this November. And we also break down where things went wrong for Connacht as they fell to a disappointing 14-8 loss away to Cardiff (48:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15/10/2025

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56 min
22/01/2025

Croke Park, Crowley, and a flawed Champions Cup format

Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap the final round of pool games in the Investec Champions Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/01/2025

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59 min
04/02/2025

Ireland head for Scotland after passing English test

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, and preview Sunday's Round 2 trip to Scotland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04/02/2025

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1 hr
24/09/2025

Province by province - The 2025/26 URC season preview

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to the new United Rugby Championship season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24/09/2025

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53 min
22/10/2025

Munster make statement against stale Leinster Lions

Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and journalist Brendan Fanning to look back on a huge week in the BKT United Rugby Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/10/2025

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56 min
11/12/2024

Champions Cup mixed bag as Prendergast makes his Munster case

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap the news of the week in rugby, and recap the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/12/2024

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57 min

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