RTÉ Rugby Podcast

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on the first RTÉ Rugby podcast of 2026, as we look back on wins for Ulster and Leinster in the New Year Interpros.

It's Winterpro season on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman break down the key points from this week's URC Irish derbies.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Brett Igoe on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to recap the big rugby news of the week. We look back at a pair of wins for Leinster and Munster in the Investec Champions Cup, both of which had a common thread of Irish sides struggling to convert from inside the 22.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to discuss a mixed week of results for the Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup.

Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap the big stories of the week in the world of rugby. We discuss the major news of the day from the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw, where Ireland will face Scotland, Portugal and Uruguay in Pool D.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mike Ross on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to give a full breakdown on how South Africa dominated Ireland's scrum in Saturday's meeting at Aviva Stadium.

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined by South Africa's 2007 World Cup winning captain John Smit ahead of this week's game between Ireland and the Springboks. We get the South African perspective on Ireland from Smit, and discuss what has become one of the biggest rivalries in rugby in recent seasons.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and the Sydney Morning Herald's Jonathan Drennan to look ahead of Ireland's meeting with the Wallabies on Saturday.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to pick through the bones of Ireland's 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap Round 5 of the URC, and begin to look ahead at Ireland's meeting with the All Blacks in Chicago.

Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and journalist Brendan Fanning to look back on a huge week in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTE Rugby podcast, as we look ahead to the first big Interpro of the season between Leinster and Munster.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week's RTE Rugby podcast. We look back on a mixed weekend for the Irish provinces in the URC, with a win for Munster and another defeat for Leinster, while we also take an early look ahead at Ireland's Autumn Nations Series campaign in November.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, to recap the opening round of the United Rugby Championship season.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to the new United Rugby Championship season.

Neil Treacy is joined by former internationals Hannah O'Connor and Lindsay Peat on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast for a deep-dive on Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.

Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Hannah O'Connor and Alison Miller for instant reaction after Sunday's 18-13 Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as Ireland prepare themselves for their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.

Neil Treacy is joined by Fiona Coghlan to reflect on a heavy defeat for Ireland against New Zealand in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Damien O'Meara is joined by Hannah O'Connor and Neil Treacy to reflect back on Ireland's victory over Spain at the Women's Rugby World Cup and how Scott Bemand's side will approach the final pool game against New Zealand with quarter-final passage already assured.

Fiona Coghlan joins Neil Treacy at Franklin's Garden to reflect back on Ireland making it two wins from two at the Women's Rugby World Cup with a 43-27 win over Spain that seals a quarter-final place.

Damien O'Meara is joined in the new RTÉ podcast studio by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor to look ahead to Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup clash with Spain. Neil Treacy dials in from Towcester ahead of Ireland's first media engagement of the week to give us his insights from Wednesday morning's training session.

Neil Treacy is joined in the RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former internationals Niamh Briggs and Hannah Tyrrell to look back on Ireland's impressive 42-14 win against Japan to open their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign.

Neil Treacy is joined in our new-look RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor and ex-Munster out-half Jonny Holland as we look ahead to the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

Michael Glennon is joined by Hannah O'Connor and Jonny Holland to look ahead to the Rugby World Cup, which starts on Friday week.

Michael Glennon is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy to review Saturday's final Test between the Lions and Australia in Sydney, while Hannah O'Connor is on to discuss Ireland's win over Scotland in the World Cup warm-up.

Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy to look ahead at Saturday's final Test between the Lions and Australia in Sydney, and recap the talking points from last week at the MCG.

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy as we react to the big team news and preview the second Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia.

Ahead of Saturday's second Test between the British and Irish Lions and the Wallabies, Neil Treacy is joined at Marvel Stadium by Iain Payten of the Sydney Morning Herald to get the Australian perspective on the series.

Neil Treacy presents this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast from Brisbane ahead of Saturday's first Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia, and is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy to break down the team news.

Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, looking at the latest from the B&I Lions tour, and Ireland's summer series. Note: This podcast was recorded before confirmation of Jamie Osborne's call-up to the Lions.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. We recap the best of the news from week one off the Lions tour, while we also pick our Ireland XV to take on Georgia next week.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Eddie O'Sullivan to recap Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final win against the Bulls. We also begin our look ahead to the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour, and discuss the Test places up for grabs.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we preview Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls on Saturday, while Edel McMahon and Brittany Hogan (55:20) give us the latest from Ireland's World Cup training camp.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap last weekend's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals. We also discuss Connacht's hiring of Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on Bordeaux's Champions Cup final. We also discuss the proposed Club World Cup, the prospect of Irish players going to Super Rugby and the URC play-offs.

Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. We also discuss the fallout from the decision to disband the Irish men's Sevens team.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to break down the big news of the week, as we reach the final regular season round of the United Rugby Championship

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to look back on Leinster's shock Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints. We also look at how Saturday's game could shape the Lions squad this week, and preview a huge URC meeting of Munster and Ulster.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to discuss the week's big news in Irish rugby. And Neil also sits down at the Aviva to chat to Ireland prop Linda Djougang, who looks back on the recent Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on the week's big talking points in the URC. Later (55:05), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's comfortable Guinness Women's Six Nations win against Wales in Newport.

Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy react to a huge morning of news, as Leinster confirm the signing of Rieko Ioane, and Connacht part ways with head coach Pete Wilkins. Later, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to talk Women's Six Nations.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on a big weekend of Investec Champions Cup rugby. In part two of this week's podcast, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to preview Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with England in Cork on Saturday (57:00).

In a bumper RTÉ Rugby podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Munster and Ireland's Jack Crowley, who gives the latest update on his contract situation. We also discuss the URC and Champions Cup with Bernard Jackman, as well as the Women's Six Nations with Hannah O'Connor.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to discuss the Irish-centric coaching appointments for the British and Irish Lions this summer. We also preview the big Interpro of the week in the URC as Connacht host Munster in Castlebar, while Hannah O'Connor discusses the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign, which finished with a 22-17 win against Italy. Later, Hannah O'Connor reviews the Women's Six Nations.

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman discuss the big transfer rumour of the week, with Leicester Tigers in talks with Jack Crowley. We also recap the issues from Ireland's defeat to Italy, while we're later joined by Filippo Frati, who gives us the lowdown on Italy.

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on the RTE Rugby podcast by Bordeux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara to preview Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting between Ireland and France

Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against Wales in Cardiff, while we also speak to Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan and Leinster back row Max Deegan.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to preview Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales on Saturday.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look back on Ireland's 32-18 Six Nations win against Scotland. We also react to the big news of the week, as Warren Gatland steps down as head coach of Wales.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, and preview Sunday's Round 2 trip to Scotland.

Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, ahead of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England. We look at some of the big calls made by Simon Easterby, who named his matchday squad on Thursday afternoon.

Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap the final round of pool games in the Investec Champions Cup.

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman discuss the big talking points of the week in Irish rugby. We break down the key news from Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement, and look back on last weekend's Investec Champions Cup action.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland ahead of the Round 3 games in the Investec Champions Cup this week. We also look at the new law changes in effect in 2025, and the players looking to impress ahead of Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement next week.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap a busy slate of Irish derbies in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Murphy to look back on last week's Round 2 games in the Investec Champions Cup, as well as preview the upcoming URC Christmas derbies.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap the news of the week in rugby, and recap the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup.

Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy to recap Ireland's Autumn Nations Series campaign, which concluded with a 22-19 win against Australia. Later in the podcast, Neil chats to Munster out-halves Jack Crowley and Kate Flannery.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap Ireland's 52-17 win against Fiji last Saturday, and look ahead to this weekend's visit of Australia.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to look ahead at Ireland's Autumn Nations Series meeting with Fiji on Saturday. We look at some of the big changes made by Andy Farrell, with Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu making debuts, and Sam Prendergast making his first start.

Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy and Jonny Holland to recap the main talking points from Ireland's 22-19 win against Fiji on Friday night.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman as we look ahead to Friday's meeting of Ireland and Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series.

Neil Treacy is joined by Johne Murphy and Mick Kearney as we look back on Ireland's disappointing 23-13 defeat to New Zealand last Friday.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to the meeting of Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on Friday night.

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland on the first of two RTÉ Rugby podcasts this week, as we begin previewing Ireland's Friday night lights showdown with New Zealand.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to discuss the major news of the week in rugby, as Munster part company with head coach Graham Rowntree. We also recap the Round 6 results in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

In this bonus podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Tackle Your Feelings ambassadors Zac Ward and Beibhinn Parsons, who look back on their respective Olympic experiences, as well as their ambitions in the XV-a-side game.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to discuss the key points from the Ireland squad for next month's Autumn Nations Series, including the return of Johnny Sexton to the coaching staff. We also look at the major talking points from the last week in the URC.

Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland break down the big talking points of the week in the URC. We look at the backlash that's emerged in recent days to the planned global trial of a 20-minute red card, as well as recapping the weekend's Interpros. Later (46:53), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's successful WXV campaign.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we preview two big Interpro games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Later (56:10), Hannah O'Connor joins the pod to recap Ireland's WXV defeat to Canada, and look ahead to Friday's game versus USA.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap a busy weekend in the URC, including Connacht's comeback win against the Sharks and Munster's shock defeat to Zebre. Later (44:40), former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor reacts to Ireland's incredible win against New Zealand in the WXV.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap an incredible opening weekend of games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. We are also joined by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor, who looks ahead to Ireland's first WXV game against New Zealand.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland for the first episode in the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast. We look at Simon Easterby's confirmation as interim Ireland coach next season, plus we break down how the provinces are looking ahead of the new URC campaign.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we recap Ireland's dramatic win against South Africa in the second Test in Durban.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast to recap Saturday's first Test defeat against South Africa, and look ahead at this weekend's final game of the season in Durban.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look ahead at Ireland's first Test against South Africa on Saturday. Neil brings the latest news from the Ireland camp in Johannesburg, while Bernard and Jonny analyse how Andy Farrell's side can go about challenging the world champions.

Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Eddie O'Sullivan and Jonny Holland to break down the big news from Andy Farrell's Ireland squad to tour South Africa. We also look back on a weekend of surprises in the URC, as Munster and Leinster lose their semi-finals.

Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy join Neil Treacy on the RTÉ Rugby podcast to look ahead at this week's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-finals, where Munster face Glasgow Warriors, and Leinster travel to the Bulls.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look through the big news of the week in Irish rugby, and preview the URC quarter-finals

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel look back on last Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse, while also rounding up the rest of the week's big news in Irish rugby.

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse. The panel also pay tribute to Simon Zebo, who is to retire at the end of the season, while we recap last weekend's big URC talking points.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel react to the news that Richie Murphy has been named permanent head coach at Ulster, while we also recap and preview the weekend's results in the BKT United Rugby Championship, and the new law changes that World Rugby are enforcing this summer.

Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel look back at Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final win over the Northampton Saints, the return of the BKT URC this weekend, and Jonny's recent Energia AIL success with Cork Con.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney to recap another busy week in the URC, and look ahead to the Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton. Later in the pod, Alison Miller joins Neil to look back on Ireland's 15-12 win over Scotland in the Guinness Women's Six Nations

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look through a dramatic weekend of changes in the playoff race for the BKT United Rugby Championship. We also speak to Alison Miller ahead of Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations showdown with Scotland on Saturday in Belfast.

Neil Treacy is joined by former Munster wing Johne Murphy to recap a busy week across the four provinces. We look at Leinster's big moves in the market, their win over La Rochelle, as well as previewing this week's URC games. Later, Neil is joined by Alison Miller to recap Ireland's Six Nations win against Wales.

Neil Treacy is joined on this week's podcast by former Ireland internationals Bernard Jackman and Alison Miller. Among other topics, the panel look ahead to this weekend's big Champions Cup meeting of Leinster and La Rochelle, and discuss the big news of Cliodhna Moloney's return to the Ireland squad.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Fiona Coghlan on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. This week, the panel recap Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations defeat to Italy, while we also recap a busy week in the URC, and look ahead to the last 16 of the Champions and Challenge Cup.

Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan, and ex-Ireland and Scotland head coach Philip Doyle on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel recap Ireland's Women's Six Nations defeat to France, and look ahead to the Round 2 meeting with Italy on Sunday.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. We look back over Ireland's title winning campaign, and where they need to get better ahead of their tour to South Africa this summer. And we also check in on some of the bigger transfer news around the Irish provinces.

Neil Treacy speaks to Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, second row Fiona Tuite and senior coach John McKee ahead of the start of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy ahead of the final round of games in the Guinness Six Nations We look back on Ireland's defeat to England at Twickenham, look ahead to Saturday's meeting with Scotland, and discuss the implications of Antoine Frisch's call-up for France.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and The Telegraph's Ben Coles to look ahead to this weekend's Guinness Six Nations meeting of England and Ireland at Twickenham.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we recap Ireland's 31-7 Guinness Six Nations win against Wales.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and JP Cooney on the RTÉ Rugby podcast. The panel discuss Dan McFarland's reported exit from Ulster, while looking ahead to this week's games in the Guinness Six Nations

Kildare man Cormac Daly speaks to Neil Treacy about his journey from Clontarf to the Queensland Reds, as he prepares for his first season in Super Rugby Pacific.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we recap Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations. The panel look back on Ireland's 36-0 win against Italy, and discuss the major talking points of the week.

Neil Treacy is joined by former Connacht prop JP Cooney to look back on the opening round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations championship.