Ireland Rugby Social (RU) 2025/26

BBC Radio Ulster
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Join Conor Murray for deep dives into rugby’s biggest moments, legends, and rivalries—straight from the scrum half’s seat. Honest chat, expert insight, and untold stories.

  1. 1D AGO

    Bundee Aki: Centre Stage

    This week, Conor and Gavin sit down with current Ireland international Bundee Aki to trace a remarkable journey from New Zealand to the centre of Irish rugby. From lifting silverware with Connacht to earning the green jersey, Bundee reflects on the moments that shaped his career and his identity as a player. He opens up on the pressure, pride, and scrutiny that comes with representing Ireland, the heartbreak of the World Cup, and the honour of being selected for the British & Irish Lions — sharing never-before-heard stories of the craic and friendships along the way.

    1h 8m

  2. JAN 7

    Ian McKinley: From accident to the Azzurri

    What does it take to come back from the impossible? Ian McKinley was a rising rugby star whose career was shattered by a freak accident that left him blind in one eye. Most would have walked away—but Ian didn’t. In this episode, we explore his extraordinary journey from despair to determination, reinventing himself as a professional player with protective goggles and becoming a symbol of resilience worldwide. Ian shares the highs, the lows, and what it means to redefine your limits when life changes in an instant.

    47 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    Lindsay Peat: Late beginnings, fierce competitiveness, and breaking boundaries

    This week, Conor and Gavin sit down with Ireland international Lindsay Peat to chart an extraordinary sporting journey defined by late beginnings, fierce competitiveness, and breaking boundaries. From discovering elite sport later than most to excelling across multiple codes, Lindsay opens up about the moments, mindsets, and mentors that shaped her path—on the rugby pitch and far beyond it. Honest, powerful, and full of heart, this episode dives into what it really takes to defy expectations and keep showing up, relentlessly.

    1h 14m

  4. 12/23/2025

    Conor Murray: Shirts That Shaped Me

    In this Christmas special, Conor revisits the defining moments of his career—one jersey at a time. This episode uses a shirt from Murray’s storied journey as a storytelling spark, opening the door to untold stories, pivotal matches, proud highs, painful lows, and the personalities who shaped his path.

    54 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Willie John McBride: The ultimate Lion

    In this episode, Conor and Gavin sit down with Willie John McBride to hear about his remarkable life and legacy. The towering Ulsterman, came to define the very spirit of the British & Irish Lions. From a late introduction to the sport, to becoming one of rugby’s most revered figures, McBride’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and unshakeable team spirit.

    1h 11m

  6. 12/09/2025

    Devin Toner: Winning Big

    What’s it like to spend over a decade at the heart of Leinster and Ireland rugby? This week, Devin Toner joins Conor and Gavin to share the inside story of his extraordinary career. From towering over classmates to lifting European trophies, unforgettable tour tales, and the heartbreak of missing the 2019 World Cup. This is a conversation full of insight, honesty, and great stories you won’t forget.

    55 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    Rob Kearney: Grand Slams, Jet Skis and how to fix the game

    One of Irish Rugby's most decorated players, Rob Kearney, joins Conor and Gavin to discuss some of his favourite memories on and off the pitch. A sporting career that started on the Gaelic football pitches of Louth, and ended on the Western Coast of Australia, Kearney recalls all the craic along the way, and shares his views on how to fix the game.

    37 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    Conor Murray’s Ultimate XV

    Conor reveals his Ultimate XV — the dream team of players he’s shared the pitch with for Munster, Ireland, or the British & Irish Lions. From rugby legends to all-time heroes, who makes the cut?

    56 min
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Join Conor Murray for deep dives into rugby’s biggest moments, legends, and rivalries—straight from the scrum half’s seat. Honest chat, expert insight, and untold stories.

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