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Alan Quinlan is with Stuart McAvoy to look back on Ireland's defeat in Auckland. Quinlan also gives his thoughts on the positives and negatives over the last couple of weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 min
Ian Madigan is with Stuart McAvoy this week as Ireland look to be the first team to defeat the All Blacks in Eden Park since 1994. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 min
New Zealand scrum-half Cam Roigard speaks to Stuart McAvoy ahead of the Nations Championship showdown between Ireland and the All Blacks at Eden Park. Roigard discusses life under new head coach Dave Rennie, New Zealand's fast-paced attacking style, winning Super Rugby with the Hurricanes and his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in Cambridge to becoming an All Black. He also reflects on being told as a youngster that he wasn't going to improve, his All Blacks debut, his admiration for Jamison Gibson-Park and the challenge Ireland will bring to Auckland. He also discusses New Zealand's incredible unbeaten record at Eden Park and why no player wants to be remembered as the team that ends that run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 min
The pod this week sees Darren Cave and Stuart McAvoy look forward to Ireland's game against Japan in the second weekend of the Nations Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
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.
14 min
“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 talks about: 🏉 Managing injuries and staying fit into his 30s 🏉 The changing demands of modern rugby 🏉 Ireland’s summer tour and the challenge of Australia and New Zealand 🏉 The next generation stepping up in camp 🏉 Why his focus has never been on flashy moments, but on doing the hard work right Furlong also reflects on his own standards, what “playing your best” really means, and why, after 86 caps, his love for the game is as strong as ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 min
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.
26 min
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.
29 min
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.
27 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 min
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.
30 min
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.
30 min
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.
9 min
" 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.
32 min
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.
26 min
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.
14 min
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 match against Italy, highlighting the squad’s focus on performance, confidence, and building momentum as the campaign continues. Dalton also speaks about her journey in rugby, from starting out at Tullamore to representing Ireland, and how the team has grown in recent years. #W6N #WomensSixNations #IrelandRugby #Rugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 min
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.
48 min
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34 min
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.
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