What The Ruck

What is going wrong at Munster? This week on What The Ruck, Luke Delaney and Dave Kilcoyne are joined by former Ireland international and premier rugby mind Bernard Jackman to deliver an honest, unfiltered assessment of Munster's current struggles on and off the pitch—and exactly how they get back to the top. The lads also break down Leinster’s massive Champions Cup final blueprint, look at the br...

BOSHHH! This week on What The Ruck, we’ve got the Romford Bull himself, Johnny Fisher, and the legendary Big John sitting down with Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney for a massive catch-up. This episode is all about the deep friendship between Dave and the lads, starting with the behind-the-scenes story of when the Fishers visited the Irish Rugby team camp back in 2023. Big John gets real about his w...

Irish rugby legend Tadhg Furlong joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney in the latest episode of What The Ruck . In one of his most candid interviews to date, Tadhg opens up about the highs and lows of the professional game and the personal journey that shaped the man behind the scrum. From his humble beginnings at New Ross RFC to becoming a cornerstone of the Ireland and British & Irish Lions s...

In the final installment of our Six Nations road trip series, Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney head to the airport for the ultimate Scottish pickup! Joining them in the car is none other than Scotland legend and former captain, Greig Laidlaw . Ahead of this weekend’s massive clash between Ireland and Scotland, Greig dives deep into the current state of Scottish rugby. From their chances of securing...

In the latest edition of our Six Nations Special on What The Ruck , Luke and Dave pick up Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Alex Cuthbert for an unfiltered deep dive into the state of the game. After a dramatic fall-off in Welsh international form, Alex pulls no punches on what is happening behind the scenes, the issues within the WRU, and what it will take for the red jersey to find its...

Ireland and Munster prop Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney are joined in the studio by former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy . Following Ireland’s victory over Italy, the lads dive deep into the technical issues facing the Irish scrum and how the pack can find that elite level again ahead of the next round of the Six Nations. James opens up about the devastating neck injury that forced his r...

What The Ruck is hitting the road for the 2026 Six Nations Championship! In this special mobile episode, we’ve teamed up with MSL Motor Group and BYD North Dublin, Navan Road, and BYD South Dublin Deangrange to take the pod on tour in the brand new BYD Seal U. Our first stop? We’re picking up a true legend of the game: former Ireland underage star and Italian International Fly-Half, Ian McKinley....

The 2026 Six Nations has arrived, and the landscape for Irish rugby has shifted. With the "Old Guard" absent and a mounting injury list, Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney dive deep into what this new era looks like for Andy Farrell’s squad. In this episode of What The Ruck , "Killer" gives us the unfiltered truth about Bundee Aki’s shock suspension and what it means for the squad’s depth. We also go...

Former Munster, Leinster, and Ireland star Andrew Conway joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney this week for a massive episode of the pod. The lads dive deep into their 10 years as teammates at both provincial and international levels, sharing never-before-heard stories from the inner circle of Irish rugby. Dave finally reveals the full story of his infamous 6:00 AM drunken encounter with Joe Schmi...

Welcome back to What The Ruck for our first episode of 2026! We are kicking off the year with a massive guest as legendary Irish Times rugby journalist Gerry Thornley joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney in the studio. In this episode, the lads dive straight into a hectic festive period of rugby, breaking down the recent European results for the Irish provinces. With the 2026 Six Nations just arou...

Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney return for the final episode of 2025 to break down a massive fortnight of European rugby. From Munster's statement win in Cork to the "French Procession" threatening the Champions Cup, the lads pull no punches on the current state of the game. In the series finale of 2025, Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney dive deep into the opening rounds of the Investec Champions Cup....

Former Ireland, Leinster, and Ulster back-row Jordi Murphy joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney for an unmissable chat on Episode 6 of What The Ruck. Get ready for the unfiltered stories you won't hear anywhere else. Jordi details his massive move from Leinster Rugby to Ulster Rugby to secure more starts and a regular spot in the national setup. He chats about the emotion behind his career-changin...

Dave and Luke are back for Episode 5 of talkSPORT Ireland's What The Ruck podcast! In this must-listen episode, Dave gives his detailed verdict on Ireland's mixed Autumn Nations Series campaign. We dive deep into the performance of the Springboks in Dublin , with Dave dissecting just what made the South Africa side so impressive and physically dominant. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as...

Get ready to see the side of Dave Kilcoyne you've never seen before! In this week's deeply personal and entertaining episode, Luke sits down with the main man himself, 56-time Ireland international Dave Kilcoyne, to put the renowned Munster prop under the microscope. We get the real, unfiltered story of "Killer" from the very beginning. Dave opens up on his incredible journey, starting with his ea...

In Episode 3 of What The Ruck , Irish rugby legend Brent Pope joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney for an unfiltered trip down memory lane. From the golden era of RTÉ punditry to the modern heartbreak of World Cup exits, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Brent opens up about his iconic (and often explosive) on-screen partnership with George Hook, revealing the truth behind their clash...

Simon Zebo holds nothing back in Episode 2 of What The Ruck! The Irish rugby legend joins his old Munster teammate Dave Kilcoyne and host Luke Delaney for an incredibly honest chat about the highs and lows of his career. Simon speaks openly about his shock at being sidelined by Joe Schmidt during the 2015 Rugby World Cup and reveals how he felt after being excluded from the Ireland squad when he m...

Conor Murray joins his great mate Dave Kilcoyne for the series premiere of What The Ruck! Get ready for hilarious, untold changing room stories and tour secrets. Conor also gets candid on his "far from perfect" relationship with Graham Rowntree, life under Joe Schmidt's strict regime, and the Sexton vs. O'Gara debate. Hosted by Dave Kilcoyne & Luke Delaney, What The Ruck is brought to you by t...

Are you ready for a brand new, off-the-cuff, peak behind the scenes at life as an international rugby player? Well this is the show for you. Former Munster and Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne has played with and against some of the best of all time, but now, he's sitting behind the mic, asking the killer questions, to special guests every week. Dave joins Luke Delaney in studio to chat to his former te...