Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, ahead of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England. We look at some of the big calls made by Simon Easterby, who named his matchday squad on Thursday afternoon.

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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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;

Assessing Easterby's team for 6N opener against England

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on this week's RTE Rugby podcast, as we break down the big stories of the week in Irish rugby.

We start this week's podcast with some big breaking new out of Leinster, as they confirm the appointment of Noel McNamara as their next head coach, with the Clare native replacing Leo Cullen at the end of the season.

The podcast quickly recaps the opening block of URC games, with Leinster starting to click into gear, while the other three Irish provinces struggle for consistency in the bottom half of the table.

We look at how Ireland will hope to bridge the gap between themselves and the best teams in the world during the upcoming Nations Championship campaign.

And we discuss some of the selection calls facing Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of Friday night's meeting with Argentina at Aviva Stadium.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Noel McNamara to become Leinster's head coach

16:30 - Leinster's second string hammer Connacht

21:40 - Connacht, Munster and Ulster have a lot to work on

32:25 - How do Ireland bridge the gap to the best in the world?

38:10 - Who starts at 13 for Ireland?

40:19 - Wing decisions

42:35 - The second row and back row mix?

45:40 - Can Joey Carbery break back into the mix?

52:40 - Argentina's threats

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on this week's RTE Rugby podcast, as we break down the big stories of the week in Irish rugby.We start this week's podcast with some big breaking new out of Leinster, as they confirm the appointment of Noel McNamara as their next head coach, with the Clare native replacing Leo Cullen at the end of the season.The podcast quickly recaps the opening block of URC games, with Leinster starting to click into gear, while the other three Irish provinces struggle for consistency in the bottom half of the table.We look at how Ireland will hope to bridge the gap between themselves and the best teams in the world during the upcoming Nations Championship campaign.And we discuss some of the selection calls facing Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of Friday night's meeting with Argentina at Aviva Stadium.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Noel McNamara to become Leinster's head coach16:30 - Leinster's second string hammer Connacht21:40 - Connacht, Munster and Ulster have a lot to work on32:25 - How do Ireland bridge the gap to the best in the world?38:10 - Who starts at 13 for Ireland?40:19 - Wing decisions42:35 - The second row and back row mix?45:40 - Can Joey Carbery break back into the mix?52:40 - Argentina's threats

Leinster land McNamara, as Ireland brace for big month

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to discuss the major fallout from Leinster's win against Munster, while Hannah O'Connor looks back on a 40-27 win for Ireland against South Africa in the WXV.

We look back on the controversy that has followed Leinster's 24-18 win against Munster at Aviva Stadium, where Tadhg Furlong faces a disciplinary hearing after being cited for allegedly grabbing the testicles of Munster's Gavin Coombes.

We also look back on what was a a brilliant Interpro between the sides, but one which leaves Munster facing a crucial meeting with the Sharks on Saturday, as they look to pick up a second URC win of the season before the international break.

Keatley gives his verdict on Dan Sheehan's experiment at number 8, as well as the return of Joey Carbery.

We look ahead to Leinster and Connacht's meeting on Friday night, where Connacht will be feeling the pinch of their international call-ups after a comfortable win against Zebre.

Ulster meanwhile, were left to rue familiar faults as their winless start to the season continued, beaten 34-26 by the Bulls.

Later, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's 40-27 win against the Springboks in Cape Town.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Tadhg Furlong's citing

11:40 - Leinster v Munster recap

23:00 - Is Munster's game against the Sharks a 'must-win'?

29:20 - Keatley's verdict on the Dan Sheehan experiment

33:20 - Joey Carbery's Leinster return

40:25 - Connacht trying to find the balance between discipline and defence

43:20 - Are catch and pass skills underrated?

49:30 - Ulster caught by familiar failings

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to discuss the major fallout from Leinster's win against Munster, while Hannah O'Connor looks back on a 40-27 win for Ireland against South Africa in the WXV.We look back on the controversy that has followed Leinster's 24-18 win against Munster at Aviva Stadium, where Tadhg Furlong faces a disciplinary hearing after being cited for allegedly grabbing the testicles of Munster's Gavin Coombes.We also look back on what was a a brilliant Interpro between the sides, but one which leaves Munster facing a crucial meeting with the Sharks on Saturday, as they look to pick up a second URC win of the season before the international break.Keatley gives his verdict on Dan Sheehan's experiment at number 8, as well as the return of Joey Carbery.We look ahead to Leinster and Connacht's meeting on Friday night, where Connacht will be feeling the pinch of their international call-ups after a comfortable win against Zebre.Ulster meanwhile, were left to rue familiar faults as their winless start to the season continued, beaten 34-26 by the Bulls.Later, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's 40-27 win against the Springboks in Cape Town.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Tadhg Furlong's citing11:40 - Leinster v Munster recap23:00 - Is Munster's game against the Sharks a 'must-win'?29:20 - Keatley's verdict on the Dan Sheehan experiment33:20 - Joey Carbery's Leinster return40:25 - Connacht trying to find the balance between discipline and defence43:20 - Are catch and pass skills underrated?49:30 - Ulster caught by familiar failings

Furlong's anxious wait, Munster's 'must-win' game, and what we learned from WXV

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley and Tom Daly on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on a great weekend for the Irish teams in the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.

The panel discusses what was a cracking opening weekend across the board in the Champions Cup, as the new bonus-point system had the desired effect.

We ask who could be Ireland's starting number 8 for Ireland in the Nations Championship window, with Jack Conan a doubt for next month's games due to a shoulder injury, while the podcast also looks at how Ireland's out-halves are hitting impressive form at just the right time.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - A thrilling opening weekend in the Investec Champions Cup

06:45 - If Jack Conan is ruled out, who starts at number 8 for Ireland next month

12:15 - Irish out-halves hitting top form

22:12 - Connacht's epic comeback win against Saracens

31:13 - Do Leinster get held to a higher standard than others?

41:00 - Leinster move up a gear against Clermont

45:15 - Munster dig deep to hold off Racing 92

49:01 - Alex Nankivell's new contract

51:15 - Ulster's expectations in South Africa?

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley and Tom Daly on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look back on a great weekend for the Irish teams in the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.The panel discusses what was a cracking opening weekend across the board in the Champions Cup, as the new bonus-point system had the desired effect.We ask who could be Ireland's starting number 8 for Ireland in the Nations Championship window, with Jack Conan a doubt for next month's games due to a shoulder injury, while the podcast also looks at how Ireland's out-halves are hitting impressive form at just the right time.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - A thrilling opening weekend in the Investec Champions Cup06:45 - If Jack Conan is ruled out, who starts at number 8 for Ireland next month12:15 - Irish out-halves hitting top form22:12 - Connacht's epic comeback win against Saracens31:13 - Do Leinster get held to a higher standard than others?41:00 - Leinster move up a gear against Clermont45:15 - Munster dig deep to hold off Racing 9249:01 - Alex Nankivell's new contract51:15 - Ulster's expectations in South Africa?

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