House of Rugby

Fergus and Ian are in the House of Rugby Ireland studio as they look back on tough European semi-final losses for Ulster and Leinster. They also talk to South African journalist Brendan Nel about how the Springbok players are shaping up, and chat Lions selection picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fergus McFadden and Ronan O'Mahony are in the House of Rugby Ireland studio to discuss Munster's win over Leinster and look ahead to the European Cup semis. Rob Kearney dials in from Down Under for a chat and we hear from Sam Warburton on the upcoming Lions Tour. We also discuss Ireland finishing the Women's Six Nations on a high. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on House of Rugby Ireland, we have two legendary props on the show - Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawawira and Mike Ross. Beast is in flying form as he looks ahead to the Lions 2021 Tour, and vows revenge on some old teammates. Ian Madigan then joins Mike and Fergus to talk Rainbow Cup, Simon Zebo's return and Ireland Women's struggles against France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Fergus and Ian are joined in-studio by Chris Henry to discuss Leinster's big away win over Exeter and Ulster getting the job done over Northampton. They then talk to Leinster & Ireland star Michelle Claffey about the winning start for Ireland Women in the Six Nations, and Eimear's two tries! They wrap up by talking about the troubled Rainbow Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

We have a gigantic episode for you all as we look back on Leinster's unusual progress to the Champions Cup quarter finals and Munster falling to Toulouse. Fergus is joined by Ian Madigan and Chris Henry to recall some European tales. Then, Eimear chats with Ireland teammates Beibhinn Parsons and Dorothy Wall about first caps, driving tests and inspirational speeches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Eimear, Fergus and Ian cover a lot in this week's House of Rugby Ireland, including that breathless Six Nations finish, Leinster's PRO14 Final win over Munster, and a Champions Cup preview. They also find time to pick their best player of the Six Nations and Lions Text XV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear is joined in studio by Ian and Fergus to look back on Ireland's thumping win over England and a crazy finish in Paris that dashed Wales' Grand Slam hopes. They discuss what Irish players booked their Lions spot, CJ Stander's emotional goodbye and the upcoming PRO14 Final between Leinster and Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fergus is joined by Ronan O'Mahony and Chris Henry to look back on Ireland's narrow win over Scotland and discuss what it means for several players' Lions hopes. Also on House of Rugby Ireland, Springboks and Toulon star Eben Etzebeth joins the lads for a chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear and Fergus are joined by Springbok star and 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit. He talks to the gang about nearly losing a leg, The Rainbow Cup and the upcoming Lions Tour to (hopefully) South Africa. We also discuss those big inter-pro games and the big refereeing decisions that had an impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear, Ian and Fergus are back in the House of Rugby Ireland studio, the sun is shining and everyone is in great spirits. They discuss Ireland's six-try win over Italy, debuts for Craig Casey and Ryan Baird and Robbie Henshaw's Lions form. They are then joined by Ospreys and Wales star Scott Williams to look back on Wales' big win over England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is sticking with his big guns for Italy, and some exciting prospects miss out. On House of Rugby Ireland, Eimear and Fergus are joined by Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy to preview the Six Nations, look back on a winning weekend of PRO14 action and discuss Ian Madigan's short shorts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear and Fergus are joined in the House of Rugby Ireland studio by Tomás O'Leary to look back on another tough Irish loss in the Six Nations. They discuss that defeat to a fired up French side and we have a class interview with Ronan O'Gara. We also hear from Iain Henderson and Andy Farrell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear Considine and Fergus McFadden are joined in studio by former Ulster and Ireland flanker Chris Henry to look back on a gut-wrenching loss to Wales. The House of Rugby Ireland gang discuss Peter O'Mahony's red card, Billy Burns' missed kick to touch and all the other major talking points before looking ahead to Ireland vs. France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fergus McFadden returns to help Ian and Eimear preview the 2021 Six Nations and Ireland's opening game against Wales. We hear from Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell while the gang re-live their most embarrassing Six Nations stories and hear about a fan that crashed Leinster's European Cup party in 2012. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leinster managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against a stunned Munster at Thomond Park. Andy Farrell was looking on ahead of naming his 2021 Guinness Six Nations squad. All that and more was discussed on House of Rugby Ireland as John Cooney joined Eimear and Ian for a chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interviews with Connacht & Ireland star Quinn Roux, and former Ireland lock Mike McCarthy drops by for a chat. The lads share some memories of Matt O'Connor's Leinster, playing under Joe Schmidt, contract concerns as the season draws on and business interests outside of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Ulster & Ireland centre Darren Cave joins Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan to look back on two crucial inter-pro games and discuss what may happen to the Champions Cup and Guinness Six Nations amid spiralling Covid-19 cases. They also discuss Paul O'Connell's coaching gig with Ireland and a bizarre red card in French rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan look back on two enthralling inter-pro games in the Guinness PRO14 and the end of a Leinster winning streak that lasted over 20 months. Also on House of Rugby Ireland, the emergence of top young talents like Jack Crowley, Ethan McIlroy, James Hume and the ever-improving Ryan Baird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan are joined by Ian Keatley and Ireland captain Ciara Griffin for this bumper, end of year House of Rugby Ireland episode. We look back on Ulster's big win over Connacht and discuss Marcell Coetzee's impending exit. Then (from 20:00 to 53:00) they chat with Ciara about her recent marriage, breaking her leg in her first Ireland training session and getting emotional i...

Ulster and South Africa star Marcell Coetzee joins Eimear and Ian on House of Rugby Ireland to discuss his Springbok ambitions, targeting trophies and "maverick" John Cooney. The gang look back on the weekend's Champions Cup action and marvel at Munster's stunning comeback over Clermont. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leinster and now Ireland winger James Lowe joins Ian Madigan and Eimear Considine on the latest House of Rugby Ireland show for a chat on a life-changing few months and why the best is yet to come. The guys discuss a thrilling return for the Champions Cup while Eimear and Ian give their thoughts on the recent concussion revelations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Springbok legend, World Cup winner and former World Rugby Player of the Year Schalk Burger joins Eimear and Ian for the latest House of Rugby Ireland episode. The South African recalls his flying start to Test rugby, neck surgery that almost finished his career and his role in that legendary Lions Series in 2009. Eimear and Ian also open the show by discussing Ireland's win over Scotland. Hosted o...

Former Samoa international and presenter of the Oceans Apart, Dan Leo joins Eimear Considine & Ian Madigan on House of Rugby Ireland. He discusses his acclaimed rugby documentary and discusses how the Pacific Islands are suffering in a rugby world threatening to leave the region behind. Also (from 44:30), Ian & Eimear discuss social media abuse of players and look ahead to Ireland versus Scotland....

In a House of Rugby Ireland bonus episode, Ian Madigan talks to Jordi Murphy about why getting back for Ireland is such strong motivation, the strength in depth at Ulster and why they feel Ulster can make their mark on the European Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan are joined by Leinster & Ireland star Sene Naoupu on House of Rugby as they reflect on a weekend when Andy Farrell's side ran smack into an English brick wall. The gang discuss changes that can be made for the next day out, class jersey swaps and the Lions shake-up after a crucial match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.