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.

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.

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

RTÉ Rugby Podcast

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

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

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

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley on this week's RTE Rugby podcast, as we look back on a tough start to the URC for the four Irish provinces.

Former Munster out-half Keatley reacts to some explosive comments from his former captain Peter O'Mahony on the current state of Munster Rugby, and agrees that changes are needed in the way the organisation is run if they are to get back to former glory.

The ex-Ireland international also recaps the province's defeat to Glasgow Warriors last Saturday, where he was encouraged by some elements of their game, in spite of the 26-20 loss.

We look at Leinster's defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg, and pick out some of the positives Leo Cullen may have taken from a game where his side picked up two losing-bonus points.

We analyse how Connacht were worn down in the final quarter by a powerful Stormers side in Galway on Friday night, and we look at how Ulster face a daunting trip to Glasgow as they try to rebound from their defeat to Edinburgh.




00:00 - Hitting the panic button after four defeats for the provinces?

05:25 - Ian reacts to Peter O'Mahony's comments on how Munster Rugby is run

15:00 - Some positives in spits of defeat for Munster?

18:20 - Signs of a new style of playing with Munster?

22:50 - Caelan Doris reported to be out until the new year

24:45 - Leinster pick up two bonus-points - will Leo Cullen be satisfied with that?

33:00 - Connacht ground down by relentless Stormers

35:15 - Have Irish teams got an issue playing the South Africans?

41:10 - How much is Ian reading into Ulster's shocking 50 minutes against Edinburgh?

48:30 - WXV with Hannah O'Connor

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley on this week's RTE Rugby podcast, as we look back on a tough start to the URC for the four Irish provinces.Former Munster out-half Keatley reacts to some explosive comments from his former captain Peter O'Mahony on the current state of Munster Rugby, and agrees that changes are needed in the way the organisation is run if they are to get back to former glory.The ex-Ireland international also recaps the province's defeat to Glasgow Warriors last Saturday, where he was encouraged by some elements of their game, in spite of the 26-20 loss.We look at Leinster's defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg, and pick out some of the positives Leo Cullen may have taken from a game where his side picked up two losing-bonus points.We analyse how Connacht were worn down in the final quarter by a powerful Stormers side in Galway on Friday night, and we look at how Ulster face a daunting trip to Glasgow as they try to rebound from their defeat to Edinburgh. 00:00 - Hitting the panic button after four defeats for the provinces?05:25 - Ian reacts to Peter O'Mahony's comments on how Munster Rugby is run15:00 - Some positives in spits of defeat for Munster?18:20 - Signs of a new style of playing with Munster?22:50 - Caelan Doris reported to be out until the new year24:45 - Leinster pick up two bonus-points - will Leo Cullen be satisfied with that?33:00 - Connacht ground down by relentless Stormers35:15 - Have Irish teams got an issue playing the South Africans?41:10 - How much is Ian reading into Ulster's shocking 50 minutes against Edinburgh?48:30 - WXV with Hannah O'Connor

O'Mahony's Munster worries, provincial URC shutout, WXV Global Series recap

Neil Treacy is joined by former Munster wing Johne Murphy on a new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we breakdown all four provinces ahead of the 2026/27 URC season.

02:03 - Leo Cullen's final season in charge of Leinster

07:45 - Is the Leinster job Felipe Contepomi's to lose?

11:30 - Leinster's season prospects

20:45 - The Peter O'Mahony and Graham Rowntree 'pen' story

28:15 - Munster's season hit by out-half injury crisis

33:30 - Will we see a change in approach from Munster?

37:30 - The vibes are high in Connacht

44:00 - Lancaster's vote of confidence

46:30 - Connacht's summer transfer activity

49:30 - Champions Cup has to be the target for Ulster

51:30 - Richie Murphy beefing up his squad

58:05 - Johne Murphy's players to watch this season

Neil Treacy is joined by former Munster wing Johne Murphy on a new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we breakdown all four provinces ahead of the 2026/27 URC season.02:03 - Leo Cullen's final season in charge of Leinster07:45 - Is the Leinster job Felipe Contepomi's to lose?11:30 - Leinster's season prospects20:45 - The Peter O'Mahony and Graham Rowntree 'pen' story28:15 - Munster's season hit by out-half injury crisis33:30 - Will we see a change in approach from Munster?37:30 - The vibes are high in Connacht44:00 - Lancaster's vote of confidence46:30 - Connacht's summer transfer activity49:30 - Champions Cup has to be the target for Ulster51:30 - Richie Murphy beefing up his squad58:05 - Johne Murphy's players to watch this season

URC season preview - How are the provinces set for 2026/27?

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the final RTÉ Rugby podcast of the season, as we recap Ireland's Nations Championship tour, and their 40-21 defeat to New Zealand.

We look into some of the "uncharacteristic" errors that littered the opening half of their defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park, which ensured they were always chasing the game on Saturday.

Jonny looks at how New Zealand out-half Ruben Love dictated the All Blacks tempo, while we look at the out-half picture in Ireland heading into a World Cup year.

We put a microscope over some of the contentious refereeing decisions from Eden Park on Saturday, and ask whether Ireland have a right to feel aggrieved by the yellow card for Luke Jacobson in the first half.

And we discuss which players could force their way into the Irish team next season, as Ireland look to close the gap on South Africa, France and New Zealand.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

05:00 - Have Ireland fallen behind the Big 3 in world rugby?

08:30 - Ireland's uncharacteristic errors

19:00 - Ruben Love's influence for the All Blacks

23:00 - Ireland's out-half picture after this season

27:40 - Ireland's refereeing frustrations

46:25 - How do we look back on Ireland's season as a whole?

50:50 - Who could be Ireland's breakout star next season?

56:30 - Is Jonny confident Ireland can iron out their issues?

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the final RTÉ Rugby podcast of the season, as we recap Ireland's Nations Championship tour, and their 40-21 defeat to New Zealand.We look into some of the "uncharacteristic" errors that littered the opening half of their defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park, which ensured they were always chasing the game on Saturday.Jonny looks at how New Zealand out-half Ruben Love dictated the All Blacks tempo, while we look at the out-half picture in Ireland heading into a World Cup year.We put a microscope over some of the contentious refereeing decisions from Eden Park on Saturday, and ask whether Ireland have a right to feel aggrieved by the yellow card for Luke Jacobson in the first half.And we discuss which players could force their way into the Irish team next season, as Ireland look to close the gap on South Africa, France and New Zealand.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro05:00 - Have Ireland fallen behind the Big 3 in world rugby?08:30 - Ireland's uncharacteristic errors19:00 - Ruben Love's influence for the All Blacks23:00 - Ireland's out-half picture after this season27:40 - Ireland's refereeing frustrations46:25 - How do we look back on Ireland's season as a whole?50:50 - Who could be Ireland's breakout star next season?56:30 - Is Jonny confident Ireland can iron out their issues?

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