Best Aki_cian Podcasts (2025)

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Six Nations preview with Alan Quinlan & Matt Williams! 49:08

1h ago49:08

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It's that time of year again! The Guinness Men's Six Nations kicks off in just over 2 weeks time and with the squad's named this week, we're back in the studio! Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to preview this year's championship, discuss Ireland's chances and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Interview | New Ireland U20 captain Éanna McCarthy 5:03

2h ago5:03

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Connacht back-row Éanna McCarthy speaks to Stuart McAvoy having been named Ireland captain in today's squad announcement for the upcoming U20 Six Nations Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interview | Ireland U20 head coach Neil Doak 9:28

2h ago9:28

9:28

Stuart McAvoy sits down with Ireland U20 head coach Neil Doak following today's squad announcement for upcoming U20 Six Nations Championship. It's a first Six Nations campaign for Doak who replaces the hugely successful Richie Murphy who led Ireland to back-to-back Grand Slams during his time in charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan's final word on Ireland's November 48:31

1M ago48:31

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Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to reflect on Ireland's tight win over Australia on Saturday and look back on the Autumn Nations Series as a whole. Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ireland 22-19 Australia | Reaction from Rob Kearney, Matt Williams & Shane Horgan 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

Ireland wrapped up their Autumn Nations Series with a 22-19 win over Australia. Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan to react to the game plus we hear from Andy Farrell & Joe Schmidt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland 22-19 Australia | Gantry reaction from Dave Mc & Alan Quinlan 7:27

2M ago7:27

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Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan have their say on Ireland's narrow win over Australia and the Autumn Nations Series as a whole from the gantry of a noisy Aviva Stadium as Cian Healy is celebrated on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Schmidt interview ahead of facing Ireland 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt sat down with Stuart McAvoy ahead of his return to the Aviva Stadium this Saturday as Ireland take on the Wallabies in the final game of this Autumn Nations Series. Ireland v Australia is live on Virgin Media One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cian Healy interview | Becoming Ireland's most capped player 18:16

2M ago18:16

18:16

Cian Healy will be become Ireland's most capped international rugby player this Saturday when he comes off the bench against Australia. His 134th cap will move him one clear of Brian O'Driscoll and cement his place as a true great of Irish rugby. The 37-year-old spoke to Stuart McAvoy on his career and life outside rugby ahead of the historic feat.…

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Ireland v Australia preview as Sam Prendergast keeps his place! 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview the final game of this Autumn Nations Series in Dublin with Joe Schmidt's Wallabies coming to town! The lads talk team news, predictions and more! Watch Ireland v Australia live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One this Saturday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Ireland 52-17 Fiji | Studio reaction plus interviews with Farrell, Doris & Aki 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

Ian Madigan, Matt Williams and Andrew Trimble react to Ireland's 52-17 win over Fiji in Dublin. We also hear from Andy Farrell, Bundee Aki and Caelan Doris who spoke to Tommy Martin after the full-time whistle at the Aviva Stadium. Watch the Autumn Nations Series live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Ireland 52-17 Fiji | Gantry reaction from Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan 7:08

2M ago7:08

7:08

Our commentary team of Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan give their reaction to Ireland's win 52-17 win over Fiji from the Aviva Stadium gantry. Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mack Hansen interview | "We're the best team in the world." 16:14

2M ago16:14

16:14

"I truly believe we're the best team in the world." Mack Hansen sits down with Stuart McAvoy for an in-depth chat ahead of Ireland v Fiji this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland v Fiji preview | Prendergast gets the start | Are the Wallabies back!? 52:01

2M ago52:01

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Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy for your midweek pod ahead Ireland v Fiji this Saturday! The lads discuss the Ireland 10 situation with the news that Sam Prendergast gets the start this week. They also chat Fiji, Australia, England and more! Watch Ireland v Fiji this Saturday live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Hosted on…

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Ireland 22-19 Argentina | Kearney, Horgan & Williams react! 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Rob Kearney, Matt Williams & Shane Horgan give their post-match analysis to Ireland's nervy 22-19 win over Argentina in Dublin. We also hear from Andy Farrell, Felipe Contepomi, Caelan Doris and Joe McCarthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland 22-19 Argentina | Gantry reaction from Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan 7:50

2M ago7:50

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Commentary team of Dave McIntyre and Alan Quinlan give their reaction from the gantry to Ireland's narrow win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What went wrong vs New Zealand? Will Ireland bounce back? 56:44

2M ago56:44

56:44

Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy just over 48 hours ahead of Ireland v Argentina this Friday night. The lads have their final say on last Friday's disappointing performance and result v the All Blacks, discuss Andy Farrell's selection to face Los Pumas, and give their prediction for the weekend ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Caelan Doris on All Blacks defeat and dangers of Argentina 9:47

2M ago9:47

9:47

Ireland captain Caelan Doris sat down with Stuart McAvoy on the Monday morning after Friday night's defeat to New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Doris gave a sense of the mood in the camp, what went wrong against the All Blacks the review process and the threats of Argentina this Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Rob Kearney reflects on Ireland's defeat to New Zealand 15:44

2M ago15:44

15:44

The dust has just about settled on Ireland's 23-13 defeat at the hands of New Zealand on Friday night at the Aviva. Rob Kearney was in studio for us on the night and having had the weekend to reflect on the match, he joins Stuart McAvoy on the VMTV Rugby Pod to discuss what went wrong for Ireland on the night. Rob also has his say on whether Andy F…

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Ireland 13-23 New Zealand | Studio reaction from Kearney, Williams & Horgan 40:54

2M ago40:54

40:54

Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan react in studio to New Zealand's 23-13 win over Ireland in Dublin in the Autumn Nations Series. The panel question Ireland's tactics in the game, what the result means for the group given Andy Farrell's imminent sabbatical with the Lions, and question was it the first time this squad missed Johnny Sexton …

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Ireland 13-23 New Zealand | Gantry reaction from Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan 7:24

2M ago7:24

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A disappointing night for Ireland at the Aviva. Match commentators Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan give their reaction from the gantry after full-time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Damian McKenzie interview 13:32

2M ago13:32

13:32

Stuart McAvoy sits down with New Zealand back Damian McKenzie ahead of Friday night's mouth-watering clash at the Aviva Stadium between Ireland and the All Blacks! McKenzie was about that match-winning kick against England, his kick procedure, the relationship with Beauden Barrett, working with Scott Robertson and whether New Zealand fear Ireland. …

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Ireland v New Zealand preview! 48:07

2M ago48:07

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The All Blacks in Dublin! What a way to kick-off the Autumn Nations Series at the Aviva Stadium! Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview the mouth-watering clash on the VMTV Rugby Pod! Ireland v New Zealand is live on Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play this Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Jamison Gibson-Park interview 14:29

2M ago14:29

14:29

Ireland's New Zealand-born scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park speaks to Stuart McAvoy ahead of this Friday's opening Autumn Nations Series test against the All Blacks. Speaking from Ireland's training camp in Portugal, the Leinster man discusses his journey to become an Irish international, how he feels playing against his birth country, his drive to i…

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Ireland squad named for November. World Rugby law. Joe Schmidt & Australia 49:40

3M ago49:40

49:40

Andy Farrell named his squad for the Autumn Nations Series today so the VMTV Rugby Pod is back ahead of the November fixtures. Stuart McAvoy is joined by Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan to discuss the Ireland squad, the World Rugby laws to be used in the tests, and Joe Schmidt's Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Scott Bemand ahead of Ireland's WXV1 campaign 18:21

4M ago18:21

18:21

Irish Rugby Women's Head Coach Scott Bemand sat down with Stuart McAvoy ahead of his side's WXV1 campaign which kicks off this weekend against New Zealand in Vancouver. Bemand also discussed changes in his coaching team, improving standards in the women's set-up, the return of Eimear Considine and targets for the season ahead. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Craig Casey reflects on the last year for Munster & Ireland 6:19

4M ago6:19

6:19

Munster and Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey spoke to Stuart McAvoy at the Munster Rugby Awards to reflect on his last year for club and country. The 25-year-old also discussed his battle for the 9 jersey in red and green with Conor Murray, and his relationship with the 10s in Billy Burns and Jack Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Aoife Corey on being named Munster vice-captain, AIL glory and the women's game in Ireland. 4:13

4M ago4:13

4:13

Munster Rugby vice-captain Aoife Corey spoke to Stuart McAvoy on the last 12 months of her career, becoming vice-captain, working with Fiona Hayes and the current state of women's rugby in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jack Crowley on the last 12 months of his career 6:42

4M ago6:42

6:42

Munster and Ireland outhalf Jack Crowley sat down with Stuart McAvoy at the Munster Rugby Awards to look back on the last 12 months of his career. Crowley discussed being the man to replace Johnny Sexton, his growth over the last year and the highs and lows of last season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tadhg Beirne on being named Munster captain, and looking back on last season 7:40

4M ago7:40

7:40

Virgin Media Sport's Stuart McAvoy caught up with Tadhg Beirne at the Munster Rugby awards recently to discuss winning the Six Nations with Ireland, reaching a landmark 50th cap for his country and disappointments on the domestic and European fronts with Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Frawley heroics give Ireland historic win in South Africa! 54:50

6M ago54:50

54:50

What a way to win in South Africa! Ciaran Frawley's drop goal heroics gave Ireland a historic win over the world champions on Saturday in a thrilling contest in Durban. Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to dissect the win, performance and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Can Ireland bounce back in South Africa? And Matt sticks to his guns. 53:10

6M ago53:10

53:10

After a bruising first test defeat in Pretoria, Ireland and South Africa meet again this Saturday in Durban. Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to review that opening test and look ahead to this weekend's fixture. Matt also responds to the social media backlash following his comments on the Springboks use of their bench last week. Ho…

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Reaction to South Africa's 27-20 win over Ireland. 45:50

6M ago45:50

45:50

It was a 27-20 win for the Springboks in Saturday's opening test against Ireland in Pretoria. Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to reflect on the physical battle, what the defeat means for Ireland and look ahead to the second test in Durban next weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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South Africa v Ireland first test preview! 55:57

6M ago55:57

55:57

What a way to return to international rugby! Ireland take on South Africa in Pretoria this Saturday in the first of two massive summer tests against the Springboks. Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to preview the tour and the opening test here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Jenny Murphy and Fiona Hayes preview R3 in the W6N! 43:43

9M ago43:43

43:43

It's Round 3 in the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Ireland face Wales on Saturday searching for a first win in the championship. Jenny Murphy and Fiona Hayes join Stuart McAvoy to preview the clash at Virgin Media Park as well Scotland v England and France v Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Women's Six Nations R1 review and R2 preview with Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy! 34:46

10M ago34:46

34:46

We're up and running in the Guinness Women's Six Nations with Ireland showing signs of promise despite a 38-17 defeat in France last weekend. Former Ireland internationals Jenny Murphy and Fiona Hayes join Stuart McAvoy to look back on Round 1 and ahead to this weekend's fixtures! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan review the 2024 Guinness Six Nations! 42:18

10M ago42:18

42:18

Well, another Guinness Six Nations is in the book and it's another championship for Ireland. Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to reflect and discuss Saturday's game in Dublin, this year's championship, Andy Farrell, Peter O'Mahony and what's next for Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Reaction and interviews from the Aviva as Ireland win the 2024 Six Nations! 1:00:02

10M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Full reaction from the Aviva after Ireland win the 2024 Guinness Six Nations! Hear the thoughts of Rob Kearney, Shane Horgan, Matt Williams and Andrew Trimble plus interviews from Andy Farrell, Jamison Gibson-Park, Peter O'Mahony, Bundee Aki and Dan Sheehan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ireland v Scotland preview plus reaction to Twickenham! 51:08

10M ago51:08

51:08

It's the final week of this Guinness Six Nations and there's a championship on the line in Dublin! Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview Ireland's showdown with Scotland at the Aviva with plenty of reaction to last weekend's defeat at Twickenham. The future of Peter O'Mahony is also discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Rob Kearney on "complacency" ahead of Twickenham and Saturday's showdown with Scotland 7:32

10M ago7:32

7:32

Were the Irish supporters and media complacent ahead of Saturday's defeat at Twickenham? Rob Kearney suggests so as he reflects on the game with Stuart McAvoy. Kearney breaks down the winning and losing of the game as well as previewing this Saturday's championship showdown with Scotland in Dublin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Six Nations R4 Preview! Can England stop the Irish machine? 47:10

10M ago47:10

47:10

It's the penultimate week of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations and there's so much on the line! Ireland head to Twickenham looking to move one game away from the historic feat of back-to-back Grand Slams! Scotland are in Rome hoping to set-up a championship decider in Dublin next week, while Wales take on France in Cardiff where both sides will be desp…

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Italy so close in Lille. Finn Russell's leadership. Are we arrogant in Ireland? 51:08

11M ago51:08

51:08

What a Round 3 in the Six Nations! Italy a couple of inches away from a win in France, Scotland beating England AGAIN, and Ireland taking one step closer towards back-to-back Grand Slams! Matt Williams & Ian McKinley join Stuart McAvoy to discuss all of the above plus the performance of Ciaran Frawley against Wales, Finn Russell's form for Scotland…

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Six Nations Round 3 and Richie Murphy to join Ulster! 45:08

11M ago45:08

45:08

After the first down week, the Guinness Six Nations is back for Round 3 this weekend as Ireland take on Wales at the Aviva, Scotland host England in the Calcutta Cup and France welcome Italy. Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to preview the weekend as well as chat about the big news out of Ulster as it was announced Ireland U20 head coach Richie Mur…

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Six Nations R2 Review. Jack Crowley chat and more! 40:19

11M ago40:19

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Is the back-to-back Grand Slams on?? It's looking good for Ireland so far! A 36-0 win over Italy at the Aviva has Andy Farrell's side on course for the historic feat. Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to look back at all three games from Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada joins the pod! 13:18

11M ago13:18

13:18

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada speaks to Stuart McAvoy ahead of his side's clash with Ireland in Dublin on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tommy Martin sits down with Jack Conan 12:47

12M ago12:47

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He was excellent off the bench in Marseille on Friday night, even throwing in a grubber kick off the left boot! Now, Jack Conan will be eyeing more minutes in the weeks ahead starting with Italy this Sunday at the Aviva. The Ireland and Leinster man sat down with Tommy Martin for an in-depth chat in between the France win and Italy game this week. …

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Six Nations Round 1 done, and what a start for Ireland! 44:05

12M ago44:05

44:05

What an opening weekend to the 2024 Guinness Six Nations! A phenomenal wiSix n for Ireland in Marseille, a narrow victory for England in Rome, and Scotland's first win in Cardiff in 22 years, just! Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to discuss all three games as well as look ahead to Round 2 this weekend! The Ireland U20s win over Fr…

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Ian McKinley on Ireland's huge win over France 15:07

12M ago15:07

15:07

Former Italian international and Leinster outhalf Ian McKinley joins Stuart McAvoy to reflect on Ireland's emphatic win over France in Marseille on Friday, focusing on the performances of Jack Crowley and Joe McCarthy. McKinley also gave his pre-match thoughts ahead of Italy's opener against England in Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Kearney, Horgan and Trimble react to Ireland's emphatic win over France 29:14

12M ago29:14

29:14

A bonus episode for you! Rob Kearney, Shane Horgan and Andrew Trimble hung around for an extra half an hour after our live coverage of Ireland's brilliant win in Marseille. The lads discuss Calvin Nash and Caelan Doris, who we both hear from here. The inevitable Grand Slam discussion given last night's result is also covered plus we also hear from …

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The Big Interview: Andy Farrell 33:16

12M ago33:16

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell sits down with Joe Molloy for an in-depth interview ahead of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Six Nations Round 1 preview! A huge Friday night in Marseille! 50:13

12M ago50:13

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It's back! And what a way to start! The 2024 Guinness Six Nation gets underway this Friday night with a mouth-watering clash between France and Ireland in Marseille! Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams once again to preview the huge opening night fixture as well as discuss the ins and outs both squads since the World Cup. Satu…

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