Tom O'Mahony & Anna Caplice

Banana And Bear's Rugby Pod

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Former Irish rugby international (and ukulele) player Anna Caplice and comedian (played till he could grow a moustache) Tom O'Mahony cover the 6 Nations rugby tournament with an alternative view. That is to say that there will be as much craic as there is rugby (or slightly more). Don't forget to subscribe, rate and share. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

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Tom O'Mahony & Anna Caplice

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Sports

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jun 20, 2026

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Episodes

Mid Summer Debrief 2026 20.06.2026

Bear has a bit of an "Oh Daniel" monet after seeing Banana. With rugby now in a continuous state of continuing our dasdardly duo have met up to give a run down on the past season, the current season and upcoming seas (which seems to be actually just one season). Whatch the full episode on youtube: B&B Rugby Pod Youtube Subscribe - Rate - Share Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

Episode 6 - "Who's Horse Is That?" 20.03.2026

With the curtain coming down on the greatest 6 Nations of all time the duo find time to dicuss the merits of Beamish over Guinness (and that fecker Ramos) Subscribe - Rate - Share http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 5 - "Rhys Carried" 13.03.2026

There's conspiracy theories, hairy-arse chat and qestion on Cork's top chipper. Subscribe - Rate - Share http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 4 - "Furlongevity" 05.03.2026

Banana is on a covert mission and Bear has rummbled her! Subscribe - Rate - Share http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 3 - Guinness Apocalypse 25.02.2026

Having listened to last week's episode the Irish men's team went to war and destroyed a cocky England as a result. You're welcome!. Also, Banana recounts the unforeseen havoc that was caused by a pandemic of exploding arses around Twickenham.  Subscribe - Rate - Share http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5...

Episode 2 - Flying Props 20.02.2026

For the love of God will someone not think of the props!!! Our duo try to decipher the enigma that is airborne props, postive arse kickings and healthy squad additions. Please subscribe - comment - rate Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

New Season: Episode 1 - More Culchies 13.02.2026

Just when you think Irish rugby supporters have no hope of being dug out of the doldrums......cue your heroes Banana & Bear to put joy back in the hearts of the true believers (don't, worry there's a fair bit of bite in this one too) Subscribe - Rate - Share http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888...

Episode 5 - I MADE THE BBC!! 10.10.2025

As the dust settles from the WWC and the second round of the URC complete our duo cast an eye further down the track to see what plans are in place to continue the awesome wave rugby is on worldwide! Subscribe - Rate - Share http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 4 - No Chomping Wafers 19.09.2025

Those absolute arm-munching French are out there stealing world cup dreams agin from Ireland! This week the duotalk, goats, arms and a pothole French comedian. Subscribe - Rate - Share http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 3 - Home Of The Gays 05.09.2025

After the dust has settled from last week's heated "Scuffil" our due devise a plan to make Banana hit platinum legendary status, Bear gets educated on Brighton and a GOAT in named Please Rate, Share and Subscribe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 2 - In Eve We Trust 29.08.2025

After Ireland's World Cup opener (clattering) against Japan, Banana and Bear discuss the game that the hugely successful opening round. Please Rate, Share and Subscribe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

HOLIDAYS With The Lions 19.08.2025

And just lke the that our dastardly duo are BACK! And this time it's live in the flesh, recorded at The Hill Comedy Club. Banana & Bear look back on the Lions series and how a lumpy road can often be a blessing and why a wet-arse can be deal-breaker. Please rate and subscribe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 26 - "WILLLLLLY" 04.07.2025

After a brief hiatus as their alter-egos, our duo are back calling out the world of rugby for a fight in the carpark. Please Subscribe - Rate - Share - Comment Tickets to Tom's Tour: http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Epsiode 25 - "It's Shnecks Time" 23.05.2025

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Episode 25 - "Pope Leo For The Lions" 09.05.2025

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Episode 23 - "Any Porto In A Storm" 02.05.2025

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Episode 22 - "The Wafer Accordian" 18.04.2025

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Episode 21 - "At Your Service" 11.04.2025

This week Banana's Rugby Tours Ltd is formed as Anna talks about leading fans through a haze of Mick Galway possible-sightings, session-oysters and bike-discos with Donnacha O'Callaghan like a young Francis Brennan. Bear watched the second-half in the INEC after a Michael Corcoran-fuelled first half sketchy drive to Kerry. Please Subscribe - Rate - Share - Comment Tickets to Tom's Tour: http://www...

Episode 20 - "Quantum Creme Eggs" 04.04.2025

Our duo discuss the Irish women's Italian job, Munster heading to La "ROG-elle" and creme-egg selling wizard woman. Please Subscribe - Rate - Share - Comment Tickets to Tom's Tour: http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 19 - "Crack To Our Roots" 28.03.2025

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Episode 18 - "Chucky ár lá" 21.03.2025

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Episode 17 - "Michael D-pont" 14.03.2025

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Episode 16 - "The Goose's Cornetto" 07.03.2025

On this week's episode Banana takes us on a boozy tour of France (while baking her trademarked bread), makes enemies with the leader of an infamous goose-gang and somewhere inbetween, Bear and Banana do discuss Ireland's game against France this weekend in the penultimate round of the 6 Nations. Please Subscribe - Rate - Share Tickets to Tom's Tour: http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a support...

Episode 15 - "Sam Or Jack" 28.02.2025

This week we ask the question on everyone's minds.....Jack or Sam?! Please Subscribe - Rate - Share Tickets to Tom's Tour: http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

Episode 14 - "Mind The Rucks" 21.02.2025

Our duo pore over the Ireland teamsheet while a sunglassed Banana fills us in on the very real dangers of concussion in our beloved sport. Please Subscribe - Rate - Share Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support .

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