
A rugby podcast from The Irish Times, presented by Nathan Johns with regular panelists John O'Sullivan, Gordon D'Arcy and Gerry Thornley.
Produced in association with Ohk Energy.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 188 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RugbySports | |||

Plenty of rugby news warrants further discussion as a thrilling conclusion to the Leinster Schools Cup warranted a replay.
Munster are also in the headlines after a concerning story that they are implementing voluntary redundancies after enduring s... more
A week after the conclusion of the Six Nations, the provinces returned to action.
Bundee Aki headlined a statement win for Connacht over Ulster while Sam Prendergast and Leinster struggled away to Glasgow.
A record defeat for Munster rounded off ... more
The Six Nations finished with a bang with Ireland’s Triple Crown win over Scotland and France’s thrilling escape act against England, a late affair that just denied Ireland the title.
Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to pick through what we’ve lear... more
Heartbreak for Ireland as England’s late penalty concession and Thomas Ramos’ right boot cost Andy Farrell’s side a Six Nations title.
Gerry Thornley joins Nathan Johns from the bowels of the Aviva Stadium to try and make sense of a Super Saturday ... more
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‘Bar bites’
John O’Sullivan needs to stop using the phrase “if you like” at the end of every sentence inappropriately
Im a Leinster supporter but this podcast is ridiculously Leinster/D4 centric.. like a private school boys club
This is a great rugby pod but could be perfection if you could switch out the gossip-focussed Cummiskey with the far more knowledgable and insightful Liam Toland.
Super podcast!
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Focused on the world of rugby, the content offers in-depth analysis and insights into various leagues and teams, predominantly centered on Irish rugby. A blend of expert commentary, the show frequently discusses recent games, player performances, coaching strategies, and developmental pathways in the sport. Episodes often feature discussions on significant matches, notable player changes, and the implications of various performances, providing a comprehensive view of the rugby landscape. The panelists engage in lively debates, making the show informative while appealing to both casual fans and dedicated followers of rugby.
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The Counter Ruck launched 8 years ago and published 188 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Counter Ruck include:
1. Mark Palmer
2. Gerry Thornley
3. Sam Larner
4. Jack Hanratty
5. Simon Thomas
6. Jimmy Gopperth
7. Daniel Gallan
8. Lynne Cantwell
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