Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to the new United Rugby Championship season.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to the new United Rugby Championship season.

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;

Province by province - The 2025/26 URC season preview

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?

Clean sweep for the provinces as Champions Cup starts out hot

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley and former Leinster and Connacht centre Tom Daly on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we break down another mixed week for the Irish provinces in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Daly discusses his decision to retire from rugby this summer, after finishing his career with Lansdowne last season.

With maul tries on the up and up in the first few weeks of the season, we ask whether it's becoming too easy to score through that route now that officials have clamped down on defence.

The podcast breaks down an impressive performance from Sam Prendergast in Leinster's 29-5 win against Cardiff last week, as well as a back and forth contest in Belfast between Ulster and Munster.

With Munster set to face Racing 92 in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup, Keatley discusses the legacy of his former head coach Anthony Foley, 10 years on from his death.

We also look at the challenge facing Connacht this season as they juggle URC and Champions Cup commitments.

And we finish by considering what impact the tweaks to the bonus-points system will have in this season's Champions Cup.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Tom Daly talks about his decision to retire

07:35 - Is it too easy to score maul tries now?

14:45 - Sam Prendergast's renewed confidence

24:35 - Ulster's attacking game saving their leaky defence

31:10 - Ian Keatley remembers Anthony Foley, 10 years on from his death

35:00 - Poor starts have cost Munster in the Champions Cup in recent seasons

42:40 - Connacht's challenge in the Champions Cup

48:55 - Tweaks to the format of this season's Champions Cup

Neil Treacy is joined by Ian Keatley and former Leinster and Connacht centre Tom Daly on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we break down another mixed week for the Irish provinces in the BKT United Rugby Championship.Daly discusses his decision to retire from rugby this summer, after finishing his career with Lansdowne last season.With maul tries on the up and up in the first few weeks of the season, we ask whether it's becoming too easy to score through that route now that officials have clamped down on defence.The podcast breaks down an impressive performance from Sam Prendergast in Leinster's 29-5 win against Cardiff last week, as well as a back and forth contest in Belfast between Ulster and Munster.With Munster set to face Racing 92 in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup, Keatley discusses the legacy of his former head coach Anthony Foley, 10 years on from his death.We also look at the challenge facing Connacht this season as they juggle URC and Champions Cup commitments.And we finish by considering what impact the tweaks to the bonus-points system will have in this season's Champions Cup.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Tom Daly talks about his decision to retire07:35 - Is it too easy to score maul tries now?14:45 - Sam Prendergast's renewed confidence24:35 - Ulster's attacking game saving their leaky defence31:10 - Ian Keatley remembers Anthony Foley, 10 years on from his death35:00 - Poor starts have cost Munster in the Champions Cup in recent seasons42:40 - Connacht's challenge in the Champions Cup48:55 - Tweaks to the format of this season's Champions Cup

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