Best On The Virge Podcasts (2024)

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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago47:10

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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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago15:07

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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

4M ago29:14

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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

4M 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

4M ago50:13

50:13

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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Six Nations launch with O'Mahony, Farrell, Gatland, Townsend and more! 57:47

5M ago57:47

57:47

That magical time of year is nearly upon us! This week, we were at the Six Nations launch at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. Stuart caught up with Peter O'Mahony, Andy Farrell, Gareth Davies, Warren Gatland, Rory Darge, Gregor Townsend, Michele Lamaro, Gonzalo Quesada and Steve Borthwick! Storm Isha prevented France making it to Dublin as well E…

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South Africa are World Champions again! Kearney, Williams and Horgan react! 38:50

8M ago38:50

38:50

Back-to-back World Champions! And what a way to do it! South Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 on Saturday night in Paris in absolutely thrilling World Cup Final. Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan were in our studios for the game and give their post-match reaction here along with post-match interviews from Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi, J…

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Libbok, O'Keeffe, England's style, and who are favourites for the RWC Final? 24:43

8M ago24:43

24:43

While South Africa's triumph over England in Saturday's World Cup semi-final wasn't easy on the eye, it was an absolute classic in terms of intrigue and drama. Fiona Hayes joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss several of the big talking points from Saturday night in Paris including what South Africa do at outhalf for the final, Ben O'Keeffe's performance …

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England 15-16 South Africa | Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Ian Madigan react! 38:54

8M ago38:54

38:54

What a game! South Africa are through to a second World Cup Final in a row after beating England 16-15 at the Stade de France in a crazy semi-final! Handré Pollard's 78th minute clutch penalty put the Springboks into the lead for the very first time in the game! Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Ian Madigan were in the Virgin Media Television studio f…

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Looking back on the RWC quarter-finals and ahead to semi-final weekend! 51:51

8M ago51:51

51:51

The dust has settled on Ireland's World Cup exit and it's time to reflect fully on what went wrong last Saturday night in Paris. Was it fatigue? Were New Zealand just brilliant? Are Ireland really just cursed? Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy on the latest episode of the VMTV Rugby Pod to discuss this as well as look ahead to this …

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Heartbreak for Ireland as World Cup dreams end at quarter-final again 22:18

8M ago22:18

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Ireland's World Cup dreams end with quarter-final heartbreak, again. New Zealand's 28-24 win in Paris finished of Irish hope and finished the careers of Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls. Joe Molloy, Rob Kearney, Shane Horgan and Matt Williams react to the night here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ireland v New Zealand! History beckons...? 38:23

8M ago38:23

38:23

There are dozens of ways to hype up this Saturday night in Paris, but quite simply, it's the biggest game in Irish rugby history. Ireland v New Zealand at the Stade de France is the highlight of quarter-final weekend at the Rugby World Cup and we've got the big match preview right here! Matt Williams and Fiona Hayes join Stuart McAvoy to build-up t…

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Ireland 36-14 Scotland - Rob Kearney, Shane Horgan and Matt Williams react! 23:30

8M ago23:30

23:30

A bonus episode of the VMTV Rugby Pod after Ireland beat Scotland 36-14 in Paris to secure top spot in Pool B at the Rugby World Cup. After they wrapped up our live studio coverage on Virgin Media One, Joe Molloy was joined by Rob Kearney, Shane Horgan and Matt Williams to discuss Ireland's impressive win over the Scots, the cameo of Jack Crowley a…

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Ireland v Scotland preview with Rory Lawson and Alan Quinlan! 43:44

8M ago43:44

43:44

It's the final weekend of the Pool Stages at the Rugby World Cup and it's all on the line in Pool B on Saturday night in Paris! Ireland take on Scotland at the Stade de France knowing that they will top the group if they avoid defeat or lose by four points or fewer to the Scots. Andy Farrell's side can also top the pool on the head-to-head rule if …

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Newly retired Ian Madigan reflects on his rugby career 26:50

9M ago26:50

26:50

31 Ireland caps. Two Six Nations titles. Two Champion Cups. Two Pro 12 Titles. One Challenge Cup. Over 1000 career points. It's not a bad innings is it? Ian Madigan announced his retirement from rugby on September 20 after a fantastic career in the game that took him from the schools system to the very top of international test rugby. The 34-year-o…

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Butch James & Alan Quinlan on Ireland's win over South Africa, and Quinny's love of snakes! 44:19

9M ago44:19

44:19

Yep, we're still talking about that epic game between South Africa v Ireland in Paris! We're delighted to have World Cup winning Springbok Butch James join the pod for this episode alongside Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy! The lads discuss the game itself, how both teams will now approach the rest of the tournament, Rassie's tricks and more. Hosted…

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Ireland beat South Africa in one of the all-time epic test matches. 17:44

9M ago17:44

17:44

The country is just about getting it's breath back after Saturday night. Ireland v South Africa was a game three years in the making and it did not disappoint for a single second! Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to look back on a night in Paris that will live long in the minds of Irish sporting fans and rugby fans all over the world! Hosted on Aca…

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South Africa's 7-1 split. Player welfare. Eddie Jones on the brink. 1:00:02

9M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

It's already Week 3 in the Rugby World Cup and the talking points just keep on coming! Stuart McAvoy is joined by Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan to discuss what Sunday's defeat to Fiji means for Australian Rugby and whether it leaves Eddie Jones on the brink of being sacked already. South Africa's 7-1 split on their bench for this Saturday's game a…

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Are Ireland ready to face South Africa? 14:16

9M ago14:16

14:16

After two bonus victories against Romania and Tonga so far in France, are Ireland ready to face the Springboks on Saturday night? Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Andrew Trimble preview the huge fixtures with Joe Molloy in the Virgin Media Television studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Stacked Ireland team to face Tonga. Uruguay heroic vs France. England good again!? 52:06

9M ago52:06

52:06

The VMTV Rugby Pod is back and what a treat we've got today! Both Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy in studio for the first time! The trio look back on Week 1 of the Rugby World Cup and ahead to Week 2 starting with last night's gripping game between Uruguay and France. Andy Farrell's strong team selection to face Tonga is discussed…

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Ian McKinley has his say on wins for Ireland, Italy and England in the RWC! 17:47

9M ago17:47

17:47

It was a happy opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup for Ian McKinley as both Ireland and Italy got their campaigns up and running with convincing wins over Romania and Namibia respectively. The former Italian international joined Stuart McAvoy to look back on both games as well as England's win over Argentina on Saturday night. Watch the Rugby Wo…

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EXCLUSIVE | Jamison Gibson-Park interview ahead of the Rugby World Cup. 9:07

9M ago9:07

9:07

Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park sits down with Tommy Martin just days away from making his Rugby World Cup debut against Romania in Bordeaux. The 31-year-old talks to Tommy about the journey from growing up in Great Barrier Island to representing Ireland on the world stage, his initial struggles having first arrived in Ireland and how he's g…

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What Ireland XV should face Romania? Argentina favourites to beat England? What about Scotland? 48:05

9M ago48:05

48:05

The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend and what a way to start France v New Zealand on Friday night! Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to a mouth-watering Round 1 of the tournament. The lads discuss what team Andy Farrell should pick to face Romania on Saturday, if Argentina are the favourites against England …

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Ireland's World Cup squad. South Africa's bench. England in deep water. 54:31

10M ago54:31

54:31

The VMTV Rugby Podcast is back for the Rugby World Cup! In our first RWC episode, Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to share their thoughts on the 33-man squad Andy Farrell named on Sunday afternoon, as well as discuss how Ireland have looked in their warm-up games ahead of the tournament. South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Franc…

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Eimear Considine & Fiona Hayes preview Round 3 of the Women's Six Nations 34:57

1y ago34:57

34:57

It's Round 3 in the TikTok Women's Six Nations this weekend with three massive games in the championship! Eimear Considine and Fiona Hayes join Stuart McAvoy to look back on the opening two rounds of the tournament as well as ahead Ireland's game against Italy in Parma on Saturday. Having lost the their first two games, the guys also discuss what t…

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Looking back on Ireland's Grand Slam glory and ahead to the Rugby World Cup! 41:06

1y ago41:06

41:06

What a weekend it was for Irish rugby! Two Grand Slams from two very special days in Dublin and Cork. Alan Quinlan & Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to look back on Ireland's brilliant triumph in the Guinness Six Nations, discuss the legacy Johnny Sexton has had on Irish rugby and look ahead to the Rugby World Cup in September. Hosted on Acast. Se…

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Interview with Andrew Porter ahead of Ireland v England 11:18

1y ago11:18

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From watching the 2009 Grand Slam with a bag of chips to being on the brink of winning his second one in five years. Andrew Porter has been brilliant once again in this Six Nations and the Ireland prop sat down with Stuart McAvoy ahead of Saturday's Grand Slam decider against England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Grand Slam Saturday Preview! 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

39:21

History beckons for Ireland on St Patrick's Weekend in Dublin! Andy Farrell's side are chasing Grand Slam glory against England at the Aviva on Saturday evening and Alan Quinlan & Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ian Madigan joins the lads to preview Round 4 of the Six Nations! 53:23

1+ y ago53:23

53:23

It's Round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations this weekend and we've got brilliant contests to preview! Delighted to have current Ulster and former Leinster & Ireland outhalf Ian Madigan on along with our usual trio of Alan Quinlan, Matt Williams & Stuart McAvoy! The action starts with Italy v Wales in Rome in a Six Nations game that the Italians go int…

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EXCLUSIVE | James Lowe on Grand Slam goals, improving his game and growing up in New Zealand. 10:17

1+ y ago10:17

10:17

Full of craic. Full of energy. Full of insight. James Lowe is a man with Grand Slam ambitions on his mind as a key figure in this current Ireland squad. Stuart McAvoy sat down with Ireland's flying Kiwi after the squad's open training session at the Aviva Stadium to chat about this year's Six Nations, improving his game, New Zealand and more. #Guin…

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Ireland win a cracking game in Rome, but more misery for Wales. Six Nations Round 3 review! 31:02

1+ y ago31:02

31:02

Ireland's Grand Slam ambitions are very much alive after Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations saw Andy Farrell's side record a 34-20 win over Italy in Rome! In Cardiff however it was more misery for Wales who suffered their third straight defeat in the championship at the hands of England in a game that won't live long in the memory. Alan Quinlan & …

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Sebastian Negri joins the pod! Plus a full Six Nations Round 3 preview! 49:25

1+ y ago49:25

49:25

After the first fallow week of the championship the Six Nations is back with a bang this weekend for Round 3! Ireland take on Italy in Rome hoping to keep their Grand Slam dreams alive and it was brilliant to have Italian international Sebastian Negri join the show this week, despite some dodgy WiFi in the Azzurri hotel! Negri looks ahead to the ga…

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Welsh Rugby in crisis. Hugo Keenan new deal. Six Nations chat. 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

45:50

There may be no Six Nations this weekend, but there's still plenty to talk about on the VMTV Rugby Pod! Another crisis in Welsh Rugby, Hugo Keenan's new contract, the state of play in the Six Nations so far and a look ahead to Round 3 are all covered! As always, Alan Quinlan & Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy as well as former Italy international I…

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Six Nations - Looking back on a brilliant Round 1 and ahead to a huge Round 2 50:59

1+ y ago50:59

50:59

What a start to the 2023 Guinness Six Nations we witness last weekend! Ireland looking good in Cardiff. The Scots beating England (again)! And Italy pushing France to the limit in Rome! Alan Quinlan & Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy as always along with former Ireland & Leinster back-row Dan Leavy who makes his first appearance on the pod to look …

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Six Nations Round 1 preview! Ireland in Cardiff, England v Scotland and France in Rome! 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

42:28

It's the opening weekend of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations and what a way to start! Ireland take on Wales in Cardiff in the opening game of the championship before a no-doubt feisty Calcutta Cup in Twickenham on Saturday afternoon! On Sunday, defending champions France are in Rome to take on an Italy side looking to build on an encouraging 2022. Ala…

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Andy Farrell names his Six Nations squad. Joey Carbery left out! 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

The VMTV Rugby Pod is back for the first time in 2023! Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to give their reaction to Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for the Guinness Six Nations which was named this morning. The big news from the squad was that Joey Carbery misses out with Ross Byrne & Jack Crowley being named alongside Johnny Sexton as th…