VMTV Rugby Pod

On this week's Pod, Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy preview Ireland's test against Australia in Sydney as they head into the Nations Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I Just Want to Play Rugby” Tadhg Furlong sits down with Virgin Media Sport’s Stuart McAvoy ahead of Ireland’s Nations Championship campaign, beginning July 4th. Fresh off another title-winning season with Leinster, Furlong opens up on the emotional end to the campaign, the impact of Leo Cullen’s upcoming departure, and what it means to be one of the senior leaders in the Ireland squad. He also ta...

On this week's Pod, Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy breakdown Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for the summer as well as looking ahead to the URC final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy react to the big news as Ireland Head coach Andy Farrell signs a contract extension with the IRFU through to the 2031 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy look back at last week’s disappointing European finals for the Irish provinces as well as previewing the URC quarter-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan looks ahead to what is a massive weekend of European rugby for both Leinster and Ulster in Bilbao. Quinlan previews both matches at the San Mames Stadium with Leinster looking to win a fifth Champions Cup having suffered plenty of heartbreak in recent years as for Ulster it is their first European final since 2012 when they face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup on Friday evening. Host...

Fiona Hayes joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss the final round of the women's Six Nations after Ireland beat Scotland in a historic game at the Aviva Stadium! Fiona chats about what it was like seeing a record crowd, the win, and the growth in the Irish team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final round of Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to discuss the final round as Ireland play Scotland in a historic game at the Aviva Stadium, Italy head to Cardiff and there is a Championship decider in Bordeaux between France and England. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's round four of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the fixtures this weekend as Ireland are in Belfast to play Wales, France travel to Edinburgh and England face Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

" It is something Munster shouldn't have went near." Alan Quinlan reacts to the breaking news this evening that Roger Randle will not be joining Munster Rugby as an Attack Coach this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan is in studio with Stuart McAvoy to talk all things Women's Six Nations and European Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's round three of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the fixtures this weekend as Ireland are off to France, Wales face England and Scotland are in Parma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aoife Dalton reflects on Ireland’s performance against England women's national rugby union team and the key lessons learned from their opening Women’s Six Nations clash. Dalton discusses the importance of a fast start, missed opportunities in the first half, and the positives taken from Ireland’s second-half response against the world champions. Looking ahead, she previews Ireland’s upcoming matc...

It's round two of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and for the first time ever the tournament comes to Galway and the Dexcom Stadium. Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the matches as Ireland host Italy, Wales face France and Scotland await the challenge of England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's the return of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and there's plenty of excitement in the air for Ireland fans! Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the opening weekend as Ireland take on England, France clash with Italy and Wales play Scotland in Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look back on an incredible 2026 Six Nations Championship. The final round was quite remarkable with France winning back-to-back Championships thanks to a Thomas Ramos penalty with the last kick-off the game against England in Paris. Ireland were Triple Crown Winners and Wales defeated Italy in what was a first Six Nations victory for them in three years. Hosted on Ac...

"We really wanted to back up that England performance." Ireland fullback Jamie Osborne who made his debut against South Africa in summer 2024, opens up about his journey from Naas Rugby Club to the international stage. Jamie shares insights into coming through the ranks, training alongside his five rugby-playing brothers, Ireland’s thrilling win over Wales, and his preparation for Ireland’s upcomi...

"It's pretty surreal, if I'm being honest." "I think we're just so focused at the minute on performance, on putting our best version on the field." Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist speaks ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Ireland national rugby union team. Gilchrist is set to win his 88th Scotland cap, becoming the country’s most capped second row, surpassing former captain Scott Murray. The...

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley preview the climax to the 2026 Six Nations Championship. It is going to be a belter Saturday with the Triple Crown and Championship winner all still to be decided. Ireland play Scotland, it is Wales against Italy and France and England are the evening kick-off in 'Le Crunch' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look forward to round four in the Men's Six Nations Championship. First up on Friday night it is Ireland against Wales then on Saturday France head to Edinburgh to face Scotland and England battle it out with Italy in Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland Under-20 star Josh Neill sits down for an exclusive interview with Virgin Media Sport. Josh turns 19 on Saturday and reflects on his incredible journey in rugby so far, from growing up in South Africa, representing Rondebosch High School, Captaining Western Province U18, playing for South Africa U18, to joining the Leinster Academy in Ireland. The Irish back-row has been a standout perform...

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley reflect on Ireland's record away win in Southwest London against England. The former Italian fly-half also discusses Andy Farrell's future as well as Mike Prendergast's Munster departure as he moves to Bath next season. #VMSport #GuinnessM6N Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look ahead to round three of the Men's Six Nations Championship. This fixtures this weekend see England take on Ireland, Wales hosting Scotland and it is France against Italy on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley are in studio to focus on round two of the 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship. In round one Ireland lost to France in Paris as for Italy it was a big win in Rome when they welcomed Scotland. The Azzurri have lost 25 of their 26 matches against Ireland in the Men's Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.