The Counter Ruck

With word on Ireland eyeing up an Australian rugby prospect, Nathan johns and Gordon D’Arcy look at Ireland’s prop development pathway.

Plus, how did Jamie Osborne look back in the centre following a Six Nations campaign at 15?

How did Munster improve on a difficult South African tour? How are the provinces shaping up for a return to Europe?

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Plenty of rugby news warrants further discussion as a thrilling conclusion to the Leinster Schools Cup warranted a replay.

Munster are also in the headlines after a concerning story that they are implementing voluntary redundancies after enduring some financial difficulty.

John O’Sullivan joins Nathan Johns to discuss the rugby news of the day.

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A week after the conclusion of the Six Nations, the provinces returned to action.

Bundee Aki headlined a statement win for Connacht over Ulster while Sam Prendergast and Leinster struggled away to Glasgow.

A record defeat for Munster rounded off a tricky return to domestic action for the Irish sides.

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to discuss.

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The Six Nations finished with a bang with Ireland’s Triple Crown win over Scotland and France’s thrilling escape act against England, a late affair that just denied Ireland the title.

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to pick through what we’ve learned from the tournament.

From a dismal opening night in Paris to within touching distance of the title, how did Ireland trend in the right direction after a Six Nations that will live long in the memory.

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Heartbreak for Ireland as England’s late penalty concession and Thomas Ramos’ right boot cost Andy Farrell’s side a Six Nations title.

Gerry Thornley joins Nathan Johns from the bowels of the Aviva Stadium to try and make sense of a Super Saturday which saw Ireland beat Scotland to the Triple Crown but just miss out on the overall crown.

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