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RTÉ Rugby Podcast

RTÉ Sport
Ireland
Leinster
Munster
Champions Cup
Six Nations
URC
Munster Rugby
Leinster Rugby
Ulster
South Africa
Connacht
Andy Farrell
Ulster Rugby
Rugby World Cup
Guinness Six Nations
BKT United Rugby Championship
Irish Rugby
Ireland Rugby
France
United Rugby Championship

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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Latest Episodes

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 Mc... more

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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 ... more

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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 acros... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Keatley
Former Ireland and Munster fly-half
Munster Rugby
Episode: Furlong's anxious wait, Munster's 'must-win' game, and what we learned from WXV
Hannah O'Connor
Rugby journalist and analyst
RTÉ
Episode: Furlong's anxious wait, Munster's 'must-win' game, and what we learned from WXV
Tom Daly
Former Connacht player and rugby analyst
Connacht Rugby
Episode: Clean sweep for the provinces as Champions Cup starts out hot
Dan Sheehan
Leinster and Ireland hooker
Leinster Rugby, Ireland Rugby
Episode: Good week to be an out-half, scrum issues in SA, Sheehan and Djougang interview
Linda Djougang
Leinster and Ireland prop
Leinster Rugby, Ireland Rugby
Episode: Good week to be an out-half, scrum issues in SA, Sheehan and Djougang interview
Jonny Holland
Former Ireland rugby player and broadcaster
Episode: How do Ireland close the gap after a season of ups and downs?
Jake White
Former South Africa and Bulls head coach
South Africa Bulls (Coach)
Episode: URC Grand Final special with Jake White and Bernard Jackman
Aoife Wafer
Guinness Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship (back-to-back)
Ireland Women's Rugby
Episode: Aoife Wafer: Awards, accolades, and how Ireland can be the best in the world
Gareth Steenson
Former professional rugby player, guest analyst
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Episode: Just how did Leinster crumble in the Champions Cup final?

Hosts

Neil Treacy
Host of RTÉ Rugby Podcast; regular commentator and analyst with RTÉ
Bernard Jackman
Co-host and analyst; former professional rugby player

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 237 ratings
  • But for the audio…

    This would be a great podcast if the audio wasn’t so terrible on a consistent basis. Considering this is being released by the State broadcaster (TV and radio), there really is no excuse for the audio to be as bad as it is. The most recent episode is one of the worst quality released.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Gercon18
    Irelanda year ago
  • Good content ruined by terrible production quality

    I’ve always struggled with the low volume of these podcasts. I usually listen while working out in the gym, so acknowledge that may be a factor. However, this week’s episode with Bernard Jackman and John Smit was unlistenable! The interviewer, acoustically, sounded like he was in a bathroom and the volume levels were significantly below those of Bernard and Jon, which made the podcast unlistenable. Believe me, I tried, but I couldn’t persevere with turning the volume up and down, depending on th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BSEMadcow
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Mixed Coverage

    Love the inclusion of Hannah O’Connor for the W6N and the overall coverage of the provinces in the men’s game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bea Biy
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Great Content

    Great Content but can’t say I really enjoyed listening as the audio was not great with one or two of the microphones

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    IrishChikNiamh
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Most Negative podcast ever

    Negative against rugby, negative about Ireland. Pod made for GAA fans

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SHAKYEAMO
    Austria3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the coverage of both men's and women's rugby and governance topics.
Content depth is appreciated, especially the tactical and strategic rugby discussions.
Guests and analysis are seen as strong, with production issues often affecting overall experience.
Audio quality is a frequent point of criticism, with listeners noting inconsistent volume and dropouts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#6
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#8
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#16
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#12
Italy/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#14
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#17
France/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Furlong's anxious wait, Munster's 'must-win' game, and what we learned from WXV
Q: What has to improve for Ireland's final WXV game and before the Six Nations?
Hannah O'Connor said Ireland should maintain quick attacking ball while improving defensive cohesion and sustaining their performance for a full 80 minutes, ideally with fewer penalties and no periods spent down a player.
Furlong's anxious wait, Munster's 'must-win' game, and what we learned from WXV
Q: How did the Dan Sheehan experiment at number eight go?
Ian Keatley thought Sheehan adapted impressively, citing his rugby intelligence, athleticism and lineout contribution. He viewed the position as a useful option in an injury crisis rather than a likely Ireland starting role.
Clean sweep for the provinces as Champions Cup starts out hot
Q: For the players playing outside an out-half, how much do you get from seeing a number ten who's right at the top of their game?
Tom Daly says a confident out-half helps the whole team by directing play, while teammates support that performance by communicating and helping identify space.
Clean sweep for the provinces as Champions Cup starts out hot
Q: If Jack Conan is out, based on the summer, is Sean Jansson next cab off the rank?
Tom Daly identifies Jansson as a leading candidate because he is a natural number eight, has been playing regularly for Connacht and has continued his strong form after gaining international experience.
URC Grand Final special with Jake White and Bernard Jackman
Q: If you were the IRFU High Performance Director, what would you change in Irish rugby?
He argues for equality of support across provinces, suggesting lifting the benchmark for all four Irish provinces to be on par with Leinster, and endorses leveraging successful models from Ulster, Munster, Connacht to raise the standard nationwide.

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This rugby-focused show features sharp analysis of club and international play, player development, and strategic decision-making across Irish rugby and Europe. Frequent discussions center on set pieces, defense, leadership, and the implications of coaching moves and governance on both provincial and national teams. The format blends tactical breakdown with candid commentary on player development, world rugby dynamics, and the evolving landscape of Irish rugby across men's and women's programs. Noteworthy is the mix of veteran insight and current-season context, plus a willingness to challenge conventional thinking while balancing entertainment and in-depth analysis for listeners considering guest appearances or sponsorships.

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Recent guests on RTÉ Rugby Podcast include:

1. Ian Keatley
2. Hannah O'Connor
3. Tom Daly
4. Dan Sheehan
5. Linda Djougang
6. Jonny Holland
7. Jake White
8. Aoife Wafer

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