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RTÉ Rugby Podcast

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Neil Treacy brings you the latest news from the world of rugby, in the company of Bernard Jackman and RTÉ's best rugby analysts.

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RTÉ Sport

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www.rte.ie

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

What we learned from first week of Nations Championship 08.07.2026

Hugh Cahill presents this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast and is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, while Neil Treacy dials in from his Sydney hotel room. The lads dissect Ireland's opening Nations Championship win over Australia and look ahead to Japan this weekend.

Will the Nations Championship prove to be a success? Philip Doyle RIP 30.06.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson as we preview the start of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign against Australia in Sydney.

Leinster go back to back and who will replace Leo Cullen in 2027? 24.06.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Jake White and Ian Keatley on this week's pod as we recap Leinster's URC title win, Leo Cullen's departure in 2027, and the upcoming Nations Championship.

URC Grand Final special with Jake White and Bernard Jackman 17.06.2026

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by a special guest this week, as former South Africa and Bulls head coach Jake White helps us look ahead to the BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final between Leinster and the Bulls.

Aoife Wafer: Awards, accolades, and how Ireland can be the best in the world 12.06.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Ireland number 8 Aoife Wafer, as she discusses a record breaking Six Nations for Ireland's women, winning a second successive Player of the Championship, and and her belief that Ireland can become the best team in the world.

Leinster weather a Storm, four more years for Farrell, and Munster's Payne deal 10.06.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson, as we look back on Leinster's URC semi-final win against the Stormers, and break down the big stories of the week in Irish rugby.

Cullen and Nienaber on the offensive, Lowe's Leinster exit 03.06.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap a week of high drama in Irish rugby, and the URC quarter-finals. We discuss a couple of heated media exchanges between Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and senior coach Jacques Nienaber in the last week, and ask why Nienaber feels he isn't "valued" in Irish rugby.

Just how did Leinster crumble in the Champions Cup final? 27.05.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on a pair of disappointing Champions and Challenge Cup final defeats for Leinster and Ulster.

Irish rugby braced for bumper Bilbao weekend | Ireland make their Aviva mark 20.05.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look ahead to this weekend's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals in Bilbao, while Hannah O'Connor recaps Ireland's big finish to the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

'Box-ticking' Munster review, URC bunfight, W6N milestone 13.05.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to discuss the URC play-off picture as we head into the final round of the regular season, while Hannah O'Connor looks ahead to Ireland's Women's Six Nations finale against Scotland at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Leinster and Ulster are Bilbaound, Ireland's W6N home run 06.05.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Brett Igoe and Jonny Holland as we look back on Leinster and Ulster's Champions and Challenge Cup semi-final wins, while Hannah O'Connor looks ahead to Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Wales.

Leinster's latest Euro tilt, Ireland run into French wall 29.04.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to preview Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon, as well as recapping the rest of the provincial action, while Hannah O'Connor looks back on Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations defeat to France.

Connacht blow URC play-offs wide open, Ireland bullish ahead of French rematch 22.04.2026

Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to discuss a seismic weekend of URC rugby, while Hannah O'Connor recaps Round 2 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations (01:00:57).

Leinster's home path, Munster's merry-go-round, Ireland's stuttering W6N start 15.04.2026

Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Johne Holland to discuss another busy week for the Irish provinces. And in part two (59:43), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to look back at Ireland's W6N opener against England at Twickenham.

Leinster's loose attack, Munster malaise and W6N preview 08.04.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Hannah O'Connor as we recap the big talking points from the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cups, while also taking a look ahead at Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign.

Leinster's cards, Crowley's class, and knockout rugby has arrived 02.04.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as attention turns to the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.

Connacht click as Munster and Leinster implode on the road 25.03.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look back on a mixed week for the Irish provinces in the URC.

Ireland's stock on the rise after epic Six Nations final weekend 18.03.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we recap the incredible final round of the Guinness Men's Six Nations.

Everything on the line in Ireland and Scotland's Triple Crown decider 11.03.2026

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by former Scotland international Rory Lawson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look ahead to Saturday's Triple Crown decider.

What the numbers say about Ireland's lineout efficiency 03.03.2026

Neil Treacy is joined in studio by Bernard Jackman and Brett Igoe as we look ahead to Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Brett has been digging through some of his favourite stats and facts through the opening three rounds, and we discuss how these paint the picture of the championship so far.

How did that happen??? Resurgent Ireland put sorry England to the sword 25.02.2026

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steensson to reflect on Ireland's historic victory over England in London. The doom and gloom dissipated over 80 minutes at Twickenham as the visitors beat their hosts by a record margin.

Ireland must take England out of comfort zone 18.02.2026

Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash with England.

Pathways, loss of form, gameplans, lack of leadership... What's eating Ireland? 11.02.2026

Hugh Cahill and Bernard Jackman dive deeper into the state of Irish rugby as the senior men's team face into a critical Six Nations clash with a resurgent Italy on Saturday.

Andy Farrell rolls the dice for France opener 03.02.2026

As Andy Farrell names his XV to play France Hugh Cahill is joined in studio by Bernard Jackman, with Neil Treacy dialling in from Paris. The lads react to the Ireland head coach's personnel choices, as Cian Prendergast and Jacob Stockdale are rewarded for their recent form with starting positions for Thursday's Six Nations opener against France.

The future of Ospreys and Welsh rugby, Bohan's big call 27.01.2026

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by journalist Simon Thomas, as we take a deep dive into the latest controversy in Welsh rugby.

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