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The Energia AIL Women’s Final is HERE and this is the episode that sets it all up. 🏉 In our Season 4 finale, host Maeve Óg O’Leary is joined by Railway Union captain Niamh Byrne to break down everything ahead of the biggest game in Irish club rugby: Blackrock College vs UL Bohemian at the Aviva Stadium. We dive into the defining moments of the season, from Blackrock’s statement win over Bohs in t...

The Energia AIL Women's season is reaching its climax - and Episode 7 delivers the biggest talking points yet. 🏉 This week, host Maeve Óg O'Leary is joined by Blackrock College's Trinity Todd (Canada) and Sam Brackett (USA) - two overseas players who left North America behind to experience Irish club rugby firsthand. They share their honest, unfiltered take on life in Ireland, the cul...

The Energia AIL title race is tightening… but one team still hasn’t blinked. In This Episode: Maeve Óg O’Leary is joined by Christy Haney to break down Rounds 14 & 15 of the Energia AIL and the table is starting to show clear separation. UL Bohemian remain perfect. Blackrock College keep the pressure on. Railway Union are peaking at the right time. And Wicklow have thrown a serious curveball i...

Episode 5 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here! Hosted by Maeve Óg O’Leary and joined in studio by Ireland international Eve Higgins , this is our first show of 2026 as we catch up on a huge block of league action and where the Energia All-Ireland League now stands after Round 13 . With nearly two months of rugby to unpack, patterns are emerging, pressure is building, and the race to the Aviv...

Episode 4 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here! With a massive two-round breakdown of Ireland’s women’s rugby league. Maeve Óg O’Leary is joined by Old Belvedere star Ruth Campbell to unwrap all the festive chaos from Rounds 7 & 8 statement wins, late drama, standout tries, and the players shaping the title race heading into the mid-season break. In this episode: 💥 Railway Union and UL B...

Episode 3 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here! Hosted by Maeve Óg O’Leary and joined this week by UL Bohemian star Alana McInerney , we break down two massive rounds of AIL action with HUGE scores, a FOUR-TRY performance, and one of the biggest shock results of the season. This episode dives into everything from UL Bohemian’s unbeaten streak to Ennis’ historic Round 6 win, plus exclusive ins...

Episode 2 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here! Hosted by Maeve Óg O’Leary and joined this week by Irish Rugby star Niamh O’Dowd , we bring you all the action, insight and personality from the latest rounds of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division and a look inside Niamh’s journey following the Rugby World Cup. This week was packed with big score lines, breakthrough performances and...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the brand NEW season of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show, hosted by Maeve Óg O’Leary and joined on today's episode by Anna Caplice. Recapping a HUGE summer of #WomensRugby from the #WomensRugbyWorldCup, to the Interpros and now BACK to where it all happens, CLUB rugby in the #EnergiaAIL. In this episode we cover: The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025; record breaking crowds, t...

Co-owner of Her Sport, Niamh Tallon, spoke with Darina Dunne, Chairperson of the Irish Physical Activity Alliance (IPAA), about Budget 2026 and how it could shape the future of public health, fitness, and the wellness sector in Ireland. In this insightful conversation, Darina discusses how government policy and fiscal decisions can influence the nation’s approach to physical activity from potentia...

Irish multi-event athlete Kate O'Connor joins us to reflect on her historic European Indoor bronze medal and what it means to her. She shares insights into her training, mindset, and support as she prepares for the World Championships in China. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of Ireland’s brightest athletes!

The AIL season is heating up with high-stakes battles, relegation drama, and teams fighting for their place! Plus, major buzz around the Lions Tour and a rugby pundit scandal shaking the sport. We break it all down—don’t miss it#ThinkOfThePossibilities #EnergiaAILWicklow RFC feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEaqzs1Nzs4Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:03 Carol Isherwood & Lions Tour04:05 Cele...

CO hosts Niamh Tallon and Hannah Tyrrell break down the biggest moments in women's rugby, from the Celtic Challenge to the Guinness Women’s Six Nations squad announcement! Celtic Challenge Update – Irish Wolfhounds & Clovers dominate! 🏆Six Nations Squad Revealed – Who made the cut? Who’s missing? AIL Round 12 & 13 Recap – Key results, top try-scorers & league standings International R...

Her Sport's Lauren Tinkler and former international Hannah Tyrell dive into the thrilling Round 11 matches of the Energia AIL Rugby 2025 season. They discuss the rise of rugby sensation Ilona Maher—who's been breaking records and her nose—along with the exciting debate: is the Celtic Challenge the best path for Irish athletes? Plus, don't miss the Energia AIL rugby captains taking on t...

Join Lauren Tinkler on the HerSport Energia AIL Rugby Show for all the latest AIL Rugby action, updates on the Ireland Women's Rugby team, and a special interview with two AIL rivals. Lauren discusses the Griffey sisters from Wicklow, previews the Celtic Challenge tournament, dives into Tania Rosser’s emotional interview on Newstalk Off the Ball, and shares updates on the Ireland Women’s Rugby Sev...

Her Sport's Lauren Tinkler discusses Round 6 of the Energia AIL Rugby 2024/2025 season, the World Rugby Awards where Erin King and Aoife Wafer both received awards, and scoring sensation Chisom Ugwueru and her stellar career so far. In this video, Lauren explores the results from Round 6 of the Energia AIL match and reviews the current standings on the leaderboard. She also highlights the honorary...

Lauren Tinkler is joined by former Irish international Hannah Tyrrell to discuss the latest Energia AIL rugby action. In this episode, they break down Round 5, including Railway Union's stunning 106-point victory. They also reflect on Eimear Considine’s retirement after a remarkable 10-year career and celebrate Sene Aoupu making history as the first female CEO in her new role. #ThinkOfThePossibili...

HerSport's Lauren Tinkler discusses Round 3 of the Energia AIL Rugby 2024/2025 season, the incredible second place for Ireland in their WXV1 campaign and the underdogs and top dogs of the Energia AIL season so far. In this video, Lauren dives into the Ireland women's squad's impressive second-place finish at the WXV1 tournament, the remarkable journey of Wicklow RFC, the underdogs making significa...

Former Irish rugby international Hannah Tyrrell joins the Her Sport Energia AIL Rugby Show to talk about the return of club rugby, the importance of the Energia AIL in the development of players, and the historic win for the Ireland national team over New Zealand. This series and coverage of the AIL is brought to you by Energia.

The 9th episode of the Her Sport Energia AIL show sees Alanna Cunnane preview the Energia AIL final with former Irish international Hannah Tyrrell. The pair examine the key match ups, players to watch, while also providing an ultimate prediction for what will happen on Sunday. We also hear from the players themselves, with Railway Union’s Niamh Byrne exploring the impact the Aviva Stadium might ha...

In this episode of the Energia AIL show brought to you by Energia former Irish international Hannah Tyrrell breaks down the final few games of the season with Her Sport's Alanna Cunnane, picks out her Team Of The Year and also selects her top performers for Young Player of The Year, Head Coach of the Year and Overall Player of the Year. Keep Up To Date With The Latest Women's Sport News ht...

Uncover the resilience of rugby in the West of Ireland and the role of Energia AIL as a pathway to representing Ireland. Former Galwegian and Ireland rugby player, Stephanie Dowling Folan, recounts her journey in founding the first women's team at Galwegians Rugby Football Club, shaping the community and nurturing talents like national players Nicole Fowley and Mairead Coyne. #ThinkOfThePossib...

Irish rugby legend Hannah Tyrrell joins Alanna Cunnane for the seventh episode of the 2023/24 Her Sport Energia AIL Rugby Show, the final episode before the conclusion of the league fixtures. They look ahead to the final rounds and also talk about the excitement of the upcoming double header (men’s and women’s) Energia AIL final in the Aviva Stadium. We also hear from Linda Djougang and Brittany H...

Irish rugby legend Hannah Tyrrell joins Alanna Cunnane for the sixth episode of the 2023/24 Her Sport Energia AIL Rugby Show, catching you up on all the latest news. From the return of Alison Miller to the selection of Chisom Ugwueru in Scott Bemand’s first Ireland Six Nations squad there’s plenty to delve into, including questions from YOU, the viewers! Catch all of that and more in the episode,...

Irish rugby legend Hannah Tyrrell joins Alanna Cunnane for the fifth episode of the 2023 HerSport Energia AIL Rugby Show, after a LONG Christmas break from the pod. The pair discuss exactly WHAT is going on with the Celtic Challenge, the All Ireland Cup triumphs of UL Bohemians and Galwegians, what the return to the league will mean and how this all might be catching the eye of Ireland boss Scott...

PhD student Meave Mannion joins us on the Period Panel to discuss the importance of tracking your period. Currently investigating the menstrual cycle in female athletes participating in weight-categorised sports, Meave shares her exciting research, gives insight into her passion for powerlifting and candidly shares her diagnosis of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). 0:03 Meet Meave Mannion 2:...