CaolánSRugby Podcast

For Jean Kleyn, 2023 was a year he will never forget. In this episode, he sits down to talk about Munster and South Africa's memorable trophy runs, the stunning belief those teams had, his adoration for Munster and so much more. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you c...

It was not perfect but after two rounds none of the provinces are out of European contention (thank you format gods). Adam & Cian joined me tonight to look back on the opening rounds. Enjoy! Guests: Cian O'Muilleoir - https://twitter.com/RugbyKino Adam Latham - https://twitter.com/lathamadam19 Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles...

Despite La Rochelle going back-to-back over Leinster in successive finals, has the newest European format led to a wide open year? As many as 10 sides are legitmate favourites, and on today's show, I run over the 4 pools and 4 provinces with a few (soon to be incorrect) predictions! Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles ava...

This season is all about moving the conversation, and tonight, with the help of an esteemed panel, we will look ahead to the 10th season of the EPCR era of European Club Rugby, by looking back on a decade of question marks. Like any politician, the EPCR caused havoc upon entering the scene. They promised the sun, moon and stars, and delivered zilch. Was this fabled competition murdered as opposed...

Ahead of a busy week of Champions Cup coverage, let's first look back on the URC (aka, Best League). The 4 Irish provinces are sitting pretty near the top; and in today's vodcast, I take a deeper look into their opening salvos. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you ca...

As the new season commences, the CaolánSRugby podcast looks to change shape, and bring the fans what they want. In our second instalment of this series, I look at Ireland and their exciting depth in the wider channels. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Red Army Pod...

As the new season commences, the CaolánSRugby podcast looks to change shape, and bring the fans what they want. In our first episode of the season, I kickoff our new focus on the bigger picture talking points that fans want to discuss and listen to, by talking about Ireland. Fear not, this is not a post-RWC hangover, but rather a look at Ireland's stocks across the field, where it needs bolstering...

In our final episode of season previews we head south to discuss the URC champions, Munster. Graham Rowntree's men shocked many by ending their trophy drought last year, but with a young and talented squad, an exciting brand of rugby and a newfound wave of momentum; surely the only way is up? Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; wit...

On today's episode of season previews we move on to Connacht. The men from the west start life post-Andy Frienf bursting with fresh young faces, and more international stars than ever before. It makes you wonder if their new look is even much of a detractor at all? Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at:...

On today's episode of season previews we venture north to discuss an Ulster under pressure to finall deliver silverware. With rumours strife about unhappy camp, tactical ineptitude and financial issues, Dan McFarland's men enter the campaign needing to return to past heights. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles ava...

In a 4 part mini-pod series before I take a post RWC hiatus, I look at each of the four Irish provinces and their season's hopes for this campaign. I start proceedings with Leinster who will be gunning for glory after a barron two years, but with hot prospects and a new coach, they might be better off going backwards intangibly to go forwards for that final 1% Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my s...

They ran it back. South Africa have become the mens game's first 4 time RWC champions after defeating rivals New Zealand to clinch successive titles, topping off a stellar tournament with a nailbiting crescendo. Huw, Riaan and David joined me to look back on an historic night and memorable tournament. Guests: Huw Griffin - https://twitter.com/HuwGriffinRugby Riaan Louw - https://twitter.com/Ringo2...

Rivalries in sport are a wonderful thing. A fierce rivalry in the biggest game of them all is mouth-watering. New Zealand against South Africa promises the world, and as finals go; there's no renewal we have waited for more than this one. Harry, Jamie and Ben joined me to discuss this epic clash. Guests: Harry Jones - https://twitter.com/haribaldijones Jamie Wall - https://twitter.com/JamieWall2 B...

After two contrasting semis, we have an age old rivalry in this years final. New Zealand and South Africa overcame a despirited Argentina and battling England respectively to set up a mouthwatering final. Tom and Ed looked back on this weekend's action. Guests: Tom Coleman - https://twitter.com/LeinsterRoyalty Ed Price - https://twitter.com/jam_rugby Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/6523...

Last weekend delivered four epic ties, but although semi-finals should be more captivating, this weekend promises to be anything but. Cian and Harley joined me to discuss this bumper weekend. Guests: Cian O'Muilleoir - https://twitter.com/RugbyKino Harley Worthy - https://twitter.com/WorthyHarley Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with m...

I TOLD YE SO!! In a move that was hushed hushed for a number of weeks, The Telegraph finally broke the story about Merger discussions. However, despite their tone, it feels like URC+ rather than a new entity. Huw and David joined me to discuss all the various pros and cons of such a move, of which there are many. Guests: Huw Griffin - https://twitter.com/HuwGriffinRugby David Cordial - https://twi...

Try as we might, we had to discuss Ireland; but at least we had two belters to go before it in the running order! Jack and BHH joined me to recap and epic weekend of quarter-final action. Guests: BallHandling Hooker - https://twitter.com/BHHooker Jack Fogarty - https://twitter.com/FogartyJack Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/6523ed56b1f27a0011005f64 Feel free to follow me on my socials @...

As the 2023 RWC reaches it's critical point, we are set for a cracking weekend. Will Ireland and France go one step closer? And who from the other side will put their hands up as contenders Pádraig, Ben and Harley joined me to discuss this bumper weekend. Guests: Pádraig Kelly - https://twitter.com/the2ndRow Ben Nurse - https://twitter.com/BenNurse8 Harley Worthy - https://twitter.com/WorthyHarley...

With the pool stages in the books, it's time to recap! An all-star panel of Enda, Huw and Sam joined me for the most comprehensive pool stage review to hit your ears! Guests: Sam Roberts - https://twitter.com/SamRobertsComms & https://open.spotify.com/show/3jvZ1S4nh4cupTh0yMM2yZ Huw Griffin - https://twitter.com/HuwGriffinRugby & https://open.spotify.com/show/78eblOXNsCJzPYaCmn1dTu Enda Fahy - htt...

Win number 17 in a row sees Ireland top Pool B in convincing fashion. Scotland barely put up a fight in a one-sided showing as Ireland start humming at the right time. Let's hope the injury gods are favourable! Tom Coleman, Peter Lockhart and David Arnott joined me to look back on this one. Guests: Tom Coleman - https://twitter.com/LeinsterRoyalty David Arnott - https://twitter.com/thepenGW Peter...

Pools of Death are notorious for going down to the wire, and RWC 2023 Pool B is no different. Scotland are yet to defeat Ireland during Gregor Townsend's reign; but they could prove the ultimate party spoilers on Saturday. Thankfully none of this panel think so! David Cordial and Chrissy Hawkins joined me to preview this one. Guests: David Cordial - https://twitter.com/AH_David Chrissy Hawkins Fee...

The heavy hitters may have been sidelined, but Round 4 of the RWC shaped all four pools heading into the final round. I was joined by Ed Price and Ottavio Arenella to discuss, with Francisco Isaac breaking down Pool C. Guests: Ed Price - https://twitter.com/jam_rugby Ottavio Arenella - https://twitter.com/OttavioArenella Francisco Isaac - https://twitter.com/francisaac87 Feel free to follow me on...

Even if Irish eyes were focused on Paris, there were a collection of games taking place across the pools this weekend. From Aussie pitfalls to Portugal stealing our hearts, there is a lot to discuss! David Arnott and Iestyn Thomas joined me to discuss all of the action. Guests: David Arnott - https://twitter.com/thepenGW Iestyn Thomas - https://twitter.com/Iestyn_thomas21 Feel free to follow me on...

Oh what a night! In what was their first RWC clash, Ireland and South Africa played out a mesmeric tussle with the world's number one team coming out on top in Paris. With it, their fate in Pool B is in their own hands, before the final round clash with Scotland. David Cordial, Thala Msutu and Stephen Murphy joined me to look back on this one. Guests: Thala Msutu - https://twitter.com/ThalaMsutu77...

Pool B could well be decided on Saturday night when the unstoppable World number 1, Ireland; meets the immovable reigning champion South Africa. One of these teams will emerge as group winners, the other face elimination or a quarter against hosts France. This is a pool stage decider that deserves the biggest treatment so with that in mind I assembled an all-star ensemble to preview this massive P...