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The Red 78 with Alan Quinlan & Fiona Hayes

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Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join forces with Ruairi O'Hagan to bring you all the latest analysis, interviews, news and top stories from all across the province, every week here on The Red 78! Off The Ball members get full access to the podcast. For more information on where you can become a member, check out offtheball.com/join

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It's been a difficult weekend for all involved in Munster Rugby with the passing of Tom Tierney, Quinny and Niamh pay tribute on this week's pod. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep. 59 | Details decisive, O'Mahony's meaning to Munster & the return of 'Andy Farrell, are you watching?' | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 21.02.2023 48:01

It was another win for the Munstermen, but against a mentally weakened Ospreys. Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have all the analysis on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep. 58 | Fearless against France, Murray makes his mark & Ospreys on the way! 13.02.2023 46:30

It was a big weekend for Ireland, so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have a full breakdown of how our Munstermen fared, as well as all that's to come when The Ospreys arrive into Thomond on Friday night... Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.57 | Murray makes his move, Quinny's Cardiff memory lane & Munstermen in the 20's | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 08.02.2023 44:58

We've no Munster action, but a lot of Ireland talk on all levels to discuss on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep. 56 | Pinch yourself positivity, high hopes on Hodnett & who makes the Irish starting XV? 31.01.2023 48:57

Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs are back for this week's episode of the Red 78 with a spring in their steps after an excellent block of recent fixtures. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep. 55 | Inter-pro Invincibles, Toulouse toughness & SA awaiting | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 23.01.2023 39:40

It was a winning weekend for Niamh and her women's team as they took home the inter-pro title! Meanwhile, the men had a more difficult task against a big Toulouse side in France! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep. 54 | A view from the stands & a doubly good weekend! | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 17.01.2023 42:01

We're changing things up slightly this week and getting some thoughts from the most important piece of the Munster family - the fans! MRSC member Ray O'Brien joins Quinny and Niamh to give us a view from the stands and then dive into what was an excellent weekend for both Munster senior sides. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby...

The Red 78 Ep. 53 | Healy heading to Scotland, Champions Cup build-up & the women's inter-pros kick off! 10.01.2023 44:34

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have all the latest from the world of Munster Rugby on episode 53 of the Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep. 52 | Positive progressions, inter-provincial transfers & fortunate future fixtures | Quinlan & Briggs 03.01.2023 43:42

Quinny and Niamh are back for the first pod of the New Year! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep. 51 | Are Munster on the right track? 'Incredibly good' Leinster | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 28.12.2022 38:04

It's episode 51 to close out 2022. As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from a festive clash with Leinster on St. Stephen's Day. (00:00-02:00) Quinny on dealing with being spotted in the crowd. (02:00-05:00) Fans on the pod? (05:00-07:30) Leinster 'different gravy'. (07:30-13:00) What do the fans think? (13:00-19:00) Half-back pressure. (19:00-22:00) Munster work-rate. (22:00-28:00) Cruc...

The Red 78 Ep. 50! | Playing on the edge & how to change the ref's perception | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 20.12.2022 43:52

We've made it to EPISODE 50! As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from an exciting weekend of European action! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.49 | Toulouse too much, Saints on Sunday & Ridley's rebuttal | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 13.12.2022 46:43

European fixtures are back and so are Niamh Briggs & Alan Quinlan with episode 49 of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.48 | Fast-start fears, the Toulouse tornado & Quinny's 'Star of the Week'! 06.12.2022 40:30

The Champions Cup is about to get underway and off the back of another solid Munster performance on Friday, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have everything you should be looking out for! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep. 47 | A progressive inter-pro, the selection situation & the future for Frisch? 29.11.2022 42:54

It's been a positive weekend for Munster and Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are only delighted to be along with the latest episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.46 | Concussions, Crowley's contribution & Connacht are coming to town | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 22.11.2022 40:30

With no Munster game to review, Quinny and Niamh have a look back at the Autumn internationals and how the southern contingent got on, there's a once-off return of 'Are you watching Andy Farrell?' and they look ahead to Connacht's visit to Thomond this Saturday. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every w...

The Red 78 Ep.45 | Munster not getting carried away after SA win, tributes to Jerry Holland, more games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh? 15.11.2022 38:52

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pay tribute to former Ireland international and coach Jerry Holland before reminiscing on Munster’s triumph over South Africa and awarding their gold star of the week. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.44 | CJ Stander talks life after retirement, memories of Axel Foley and explains what Munster fans mean to him 08.11.2022 47:52

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined by special guest and former Munster and Ireland star CJ Stander to talk about his life post retirement from rugby, what it was like to return, the strengths and weaknesses of his coaches over the years and most importantly what the Munster/Irish rugby fanbase are really like! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!...

The Red 78 Ep.43 | Refereeing inconsistencies, implications if Munster weren’t to make the Champions Cup and who starts for Ireland? 01.11.2022 46:12

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs talk about Munster’s recent defeat to Ulster, the lay of the land after the first seven games and look forward to Ireland’s upcoming clash vs South Africa. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.42 | Green shoots, the blue wall & a must, must, must win! 25.10.2022 42:47

Munster came out the wrong end of one interpro, but what can be learned for Ulster at home this weekend? Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown on this week's Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.41 | Leinster look ahead | Strength of the bench | Is Casey our no.9? 18.10.2022 41:55

It's a big week for Munster with Leinster waiting in the Aviva on Saturday, Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the preview and reaction from the Bulls on this week's Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.40 | Time for patience, momentum killers vs Connacht and a need for more leadership? | Quinlan and Briggs 11.10.2022 44:02

Following Friday's loss to Connacht Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs break down what went wrong for Munster, question whether now is the time for patience in order for the squad to rebuild and also award Quinny's gold star of the week. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!

The Red 78 Ep.39 | A win at last, coming Connacht & Quinny's Gold Star of the Week! 04.10.2022 43:13

Munster have finally got their first win of the URC season and who better to break it down than Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.38 | Munster's misery, Rowntree rants & undercooked physicality? | Quinlan & Briggs 27.09.2022 38:19

After a dreadful week for the southern province, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are breaking down all the reasons, excuses and silver linings. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.37 | A happy losing bonus | Emerging Ireland exodus | Quinlan & Briggs 20.09.2022 41:27

Munster's season is officially underway and so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are in their element on this week's Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 Ep.36 | Munster's realistic targets, coaches changes & Cardiff calling | Quinlan & Briggs 13.09.2022 40:56

The new rugby season is almost upon us, so once again Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan are back with The Red 78 to fulfil all your Munster analysis and preview needs! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78