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The 2nd Row

The 2nd Row
Connacht Rugby
URC
Leinster Rugby
Munster Rugby
Ulster Rugby
Ireland
Connacht
Munster
Six Nations
Leinster
France
Scotland
Italy
Wales
Cardiff
Ulster
Six Nations Championship

The 2nd row is a fan vlog that gives its opinions on Connacht rugby at all levels. With match reviews, travel help, a tad biased and a bit of fun. This podcast will preview and recap all the Pro 14 action, focusing on the Irish provinces

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With only one Irish game to look at this week we delve into the URC awards and look at how demanding it is or isn't to get into the Champions Cup before getting into Leinsters win

Connachts season has ended as they go down swinging over in Glasgow, Munsters QF in SA ends in disappointment as Bulls overpower them, while Leinster are through to the semis after a training match vs Lions

A tough few days in Irish rugby as both Ulster and Leinster are outclassed by French opposition, Ulster get pulverized by Montpellier and Leinster get ravaged by Bordeaux. We look at all of that and ahead to the URC knock out matches

Connacht get the job done in Edinburgh 5 points and a spot in the top 8. Ireland route Scotland to crown off a great occasion in Dublin, Ulster concede again in the last 10 to cost them that last 8 spot Munster get the job done vs the Lions and Leins... more

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Hosts

Will Foley
Co-host; recurring presence across episodes, provides match analysis and banter.
Parc O'Callaghan
Co-host; frequent contributor with fan perspective and tactical commentary.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Quality podcast

    I only found the pod today, very pleasantly surprised.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveDRLondon
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great insight to Irish Rugby

    Australian listener here, Padraig and Oisin give a great insight into the Pro 14 and Irish rugby as well as covering all of the big stories in World Rugby.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Decca 03
    Australia7 years ago
  • Great Podcast on the Pro 14

    I love this pod on the pro 14. Two Irish lads (Connacht and Munster supporters) but they cover all the games in the pro 14 and they are knowledgeable lads too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tgyves
    Ireland8 years ago
  • Solid podcast

    Great podcast with a good summary of upcoming match.

    Feel free to keep jinxing Leinster too :p

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy-M
    Ireland8 years ago
  • Oisin is NOT allowed make any more predictions

    Great work between the 2 but could Oisin stop making predictions? ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jc_ie
    Ireland8 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the practical take on Connacht and Irish rugby with lively banter.
The show is praised for accessible, fan-centered insights and honest opinions, occasionally with light Irish language flavor.
Fans enjoy the deep dives into URC and European fixtures, and the host chemistry is a plus.

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This show centers on Irish rugby, with a sharp focus on Connacht and the wider Pro14/URC landscape, plus occasional Six Nations discussion. Hosts share fan perspectives, tactical takes, and coaching chatter, blending match reactions, travel tips, and light banter. Expect deep dives into Connacht's form, provincial rivalries (Leinster, Munster, Ulster), and the evolving European scene, with a humorous, opinionated tone that leans into crowd energy and fan anecdotes. A standout angle is the strong provincial pride and first-hand travel/fan experience commentary, making it useful for listeners who hate-the-late-night recaps yet crave clear match-readouts and insights from insiders who live the circuit daily.

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The 2nd Row launched 8 years ago and published 115 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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