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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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Sports

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www.rte.ie

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

The wait is over as Ireland prepare for World Cup return 20.08.2025

Neil Treacy is joined in our new-look RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor and ex-Munster out-half Jonny Holland as we look ahead to the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Focus turns to Rugby World Cup 13.08.2025

Michael Glennon is joined by Hannah O'Connor and Jonny Holland to look ahead to the Rugby World Cup, which starts on Friday week.

Lions fail to sweep up, Ireland gear up 05.08.2025

Michael Glennon is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy to review Saturday's final Test between the Lions and Australia in Sydney, while Hannah O'Connor is on to discuss Ireland's win over Scotland in the World Cup warm-up.

Ryan's redemption, Furlong's feat and Newton's Law 31.07.2025

Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy to look ahead at Saturday's final Test between the Lions and Australia in Sydney, and recap the talking points from last week at the MCG.

Respect for Ringrose as Lions and Wallabies show their cards 24.07.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy as we react to the big team news and preview the second Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia.

The Australian perspective with Iain Payten 23.07.2025

Ahead of Saturday's second Test between the British and Irish Lions and the Wallabies, Neil Treacy is joined at Marvel Stadium by Iain Payten of the Sydney Morning Herald to get the Australian perspective on the series.

Series starts now as Lions and Wallabies name teams 17.07.2025

Neil Treacy presents this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast from Brisbane ahead of Saturday's first Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia, and is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy to break down the team news.

Pressure ramps up as Lions turn towards Test series 10.07.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, looking at the latest from the B&I Lions tour, and Ireland's summer series. Note: This podcast was recorded before confirmation of Jamie Osborne's call-up to the Lions.

Farrell fires a warning shot, while we pick our Ireland XV 25.06.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. We recap the best of the news from week one off the Lions tour, while we also pick our Ireland XV to take on Georgia next week.

Leinster's end of season grade and Lions come into focus 18.06.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Eddie O'Sullivan to recap Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final win against the Bulls. We also begin our look ahead to the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour, and discuss the Test places up for grabs.

Leinster's siege mentality and inside the Irish RWC camp 11.06.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we preview Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls on Saturday, while Edel McMahon and Brittany Hogan (55:20) give us the latest from Ireland's World Cup training camp.

Connacht land Lancaster as URC play-offs provide the drama 04.06.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap last weekend's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals. We also discuss Connacht's hiring of Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach.

Bordeaux pulse check, Club RWC and more Irish in Super Rugby? 28.05.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on Bordeaux's Champions Cup final. We also discuss the proposed Club World Cup, the prospect of Irish players going to Super Rugby and the URC play-offs.

Munster survive, Leinster labour and the Sevens shutdown 21.05.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. We also discuss the fallout from the decision to disband the Irish men's Sevens team.

Munster's season on the line as Ulster and Connacht bow out 14.05.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to break down the big news of the week, as we reach the final regular season round of the United Rugby Championship

The Leinster fallout, Lions ramifications and Munster v Ulster 07.05.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to look back on Leinster's shock Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints. We also look at how Saturday's game could shape the Lions squad this week, and preview a huge URC meeting of Munster and Ulster.

URC whitewash for the provinces plus Linda Djougang interview 30.04.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to discuss the week's big news in Irish rugby. And Neil also sits down at the Aviva to chat to Ireland prop Linda Djougang, who looks back on the recent Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign.

An officiating mess, and Ireland march on in Newport 23.04.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on the week's big talking points in the URC. Later (55:05), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's comfortable Guinness Women's Six Nations win against Wales in Newport.

Leinster's Ioane bombshell, Wilkins leaves Connacht 16.04.2025

Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy react to a huge morning of news, as Leinster confirm the signing of Rieko Ioane, and Connacht part ways with head coach Pete Wilkins. Later, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to talk Women's Six Nations.

Munster save the Champions Cup weekend, W6N preview 09.04.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on a big weekend of Investec Champions Cup rugby. In part two of this week's podcast, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to preview Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with England in Cork on Saturday (57:00).

Crowley interview, Champions Cup heats up, and Ireland's W6N win 02.04.2025

In a bumper RTÉ Rugby podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Munster and Ireland's Jack Crowley, who gives the latest update on his contract situation. We also discuss the URC and Champions Cup with Bernard Jackman, as well as the Women's Six Nations with Hannah O'Connor.

How will Lions appointments affect Ireland's summer tour? 26.03.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to discuss the Irish-centric coaching appointments for the British and Irish Lions this summer. We also preview the big Interpro of the week in the URC as Connacht host Munster in Castlebar, while Hannah O'Connor discusses the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Ireland labour to third place finish, W6N preview 19.03.2025

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign, which finished with a 22-17 win against Italy. Later, Hannah O'Connor reviews the Women's Six Nations.

Crowley's contract, yellow cards and the state of Italian rugby 12.03.2025

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman discuss the big transfer rumour of the week, with Leicester Tigers in talks with Jack Crowley. We also recap the issues from Ireland's defeat to Italy, while we're later joined by Filippo Frati, who gives us the lowdown on Italy.

The view from France with Noel McNamara 05.03.2025

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on the RTE Rugby podcast by Bordeux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara to preview Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting between Ireland and France

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