CaolánSRugby Podcast

Not all wins are created equal, but Ireland will be glad they got out of dodge thanks to some sublime bench interventions. David Cordial and Jack Fogarty joined me to look back on Ireland's curtain closing win over the Wallabies. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/C...

Joe Schmidt is back in town, this time coaching the Wallabies, and if makes for a fascinating clash. Months removed from Andy vs Joe with the Lions, this feels like a dress rehearsal. Ian Frizzell and Tom Coleman joined me to preview this one. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds....

As attention turns to the land down under, to Joe Schmidt and Australia, Brett McKay joins me to discuss all things Wallabies. Enjoy! Guests: Brett McKay - https://x.com/BMcSport / https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 R...

If a scrappy Ireland is entertaining for narratives and storylines, then a convincing Irish win is entertaining in quality. Peter Lockhart and Adam Latham joined me to look back on an impressive Irish win over Fiji. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182...

Fiji fly into Dublin looking to claim a scalp against a changed up Irish XV who are finally giving youth a chance, and so are we... but will it work out? Debutant Jay Long and Jonathan West joined stand-in host Huw Griffin to preview this one. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds....

It another frustrating and limp Irish performance on Friday night, and although the result improved, it raised more questions than it gave us answers. Patricia and Adam joined me reflect on another mixed bag for Ireland in Dublin. Guests: Patricia Vieira - https://x.com/_PatriciaV_ Adam Latham - https://x.com/lathamadam19 Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content -...

Sport is a notoriously fickle environment, and after a flat opening loss to New Zealand, Irish rugby knows how quickly the vibe can shift. They face Argentina on Friday hoping for a big response and a big win. David Cordial and Daniel Humphries joined stand in host Huw Griffin to preview this one. Host: Huw Griffin - https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Guests: David Cordial - https://x.com/AH_David Dani...

Attention quickly turns to Argentina this week and with me to preview Friday's clash with Los Pumas and the following week against Fiji is a fellow podcaster with an array of knowledge and soft spot for these two, Huw Griffin. Enjoy! Guests: Huw Griffin - https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-sc...

It was a miserable night in Dublin as Rieko Ioane, Damian McKenzie and New Zealand showed their class, and Ireland went down easier than we’ve ever seen before. Pádraig and Eric joined me to recap a poor night for Ireland. Guests: Pádraig Kelly - https://x.com/the2ndRow Eric Fitzgerald Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-s...

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and Ireland are keen to cook it up. After World Cup agony in 2023, all eyes are on Lansdowne Road this Friday as Ireland seek redemption over Razor's Kiwis. Cian and Ben joined me to preview this massive grudge match. Guests: Cian O'Muilleoir - https://bsky.app/profile/rugbykino.bsky.social Ben Leahy - https://x.com/purplebenny Movember Campaign - https://movemb...

The All Blacks are a scary prospect any november, but after a stop-start 2024, are they what they once were? In the opening episode of our Opposition View series, I'm joined by Kiwi journalist Jamie Wall for an in-depth insight into the All Blacks ahead of their trip to Dublin. Enjoy! Guests: Jamie Wall - https://x.com/JamieWall2 Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls Artic...

Ahead of Munster's curtain raising showdown with the All Blacks XV, today's show is a special crossover with The Red Army Podcast to preview the game. Enjoy! Red Army Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/047VXpC70UxcV4QWxWcIHD?si=03ad70902a46474a Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Co Host - Patricia: Ruck’N’ Roll Podcast and @_PatriciaV_ on Twitter/X Learn more about your...

I never thought we'd do another shock coaching departure pod this season, not least Graham Rowntree. In this Red Army Pod crossover, Patricia and I discuss the shock news out of Munster. Enjoy! Red Army Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/047VXpC70UxcV4QWxWcIHD?si=3fda309f4a1e4584 Co-Host: Patricia: Ruck’N’ Roll Podcast and @_PatriciaV_ on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

When you think of provincial cult heroes, very few standout like Paul Warwick. In the final interview of the new series, I speak to Paul about his move to Ireland, Munster's glory days, signings, re-signings and taking on the All Blacks and Wallabies as a red. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caol...

A year on from the culmination of Rugby World Cup 2023, we reflect on the tier 2 nations who stole our hearts and minds. With me today to discuss the past year in rugby’s second level of the international game are Francisco Isaac and Joe Santamaria. Guests: Francisco Isaac - https://x.com/francisaac87 Joe Santamaria - https://x.com/Santamaria97Joe United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/C...

The squad has been named and there's a sense of same old. Rotation has been spared, so only victories will suffice. On today's show I discuss Andy Farrell's Autumn squad, looking at the omissions, big calls and games ahead. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagra...

Having represented Ireland in the late 80s and early 90s, Noel Mannion is one of Ballinasloe's most famous sons. The a former back-row forward scored one of Irish rugby’s most iconic tries, featured in the 1991 Rugby World Cup, and has been in the game in some capacity ever since. He joined me to discuss a thorough life in rugby. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PQ2Ge...

We beat the Black Ferns and the USA so how good was WXV for Ireland? With the World Cup over the horizon, we discuss WXV 1 from an Irish perspective, with clear excitement running through. Patricia and Ailbhe joined me to discuss this Ireland's fine dining at the top table. Balls Article: https://www.balls.ie/rugby/ireland-are-returning-to-womens-rugbys-top-table-612991 United Rugby Rewind - https...

It's a tour that never goes off without complaint, but for the second time running Emerging Ireland toured South Africa and went unbeaten. In today's brief bonus pod, I recap the tour, discuss the high points, low points and ask what's next? Enjoy! Balls.ie Articles - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/show/2gz1tcHmr793dWTEPdkD7J?si=909dc653a2...

The year is 2009, and as Ireland celebrated Grand Slam glory, over 82,000 fans packed in to GAA HQ for a game that would change Irish rugby forever. With me to discuss not only the famous semi-final itself, but the makings of a frantic rivalry are podcast regulars Tom Coleman and Owen Harrison Guests: Tom Coleman - https://x.com/LeinsterRoyalty Owen Harrison - https://x.com/Overthehillprop United...

Ahead of Saturday's return to GAA HQ, all this week we will discuss the big clash both here and on The Red Army Podcast. We open the week with a very special interview, as I chat to Munster legend Alan Quinlan about the province's glory days, playing in Croke Park, World Cups, punditry and a whole lot more. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PQ2GeblraQGHefjjfjQbF?si=cAt...

Having looked at the club game a few weeks back, today we turn our attention to the single most important component of matchday - the referee. We would be nowhere without them, yet with the modern vitriolic discourse that clouds sport, we are lucky to have them. Especially in the amateur ranks. Connacht's Andrew Fogarty joined me to discuss the art of refereeing. United Rugby Rewind - https://open...

There's something special about the Olympics, so to get the chance to speak to an Irish athlete from any games is an incredible honour. In our latest interview, I chat to Irish Olympic 7s star Zac Ward about his momentous year in green, brother Bryn's success, living the Olympic dream and his return to Ulster. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PQ2GeblraQGHefjjfjQbF?si=...

As the IRFU celebrates 150 years tonight's special episode is a deep dive on the club game. Once the crown jewel on the island, the club scene has had a rocky few years of late. Despite all of that, it has kicked on of late to the point that both junior and senior club rugby is flying once again. Guests: Michael Harding - Corinthians Scott Broughton - Ashbourne Donal Milne - Tullamore United Rugby...

The URC is back this week and the four Irish provinces are out for blood. 2024 wasn't enough, so now they need to deliver. A full panel of provincial loyalties join me to preview each team in depth, with a few predictions in there too. Guests: Aaron Talbot - https://x.com/Aarontalbot4 Chrissy Hawkins Jonathan West - https://x.com/j_west91 Daniel Humphreys - https://x.com/Humphy87 Enjoy! United Rug...