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The kick-escort debate and a mixed provincial Euro week
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.We start this week's pod with a long conversation about the impact the kicking game currently has in rugby, sparked by recent criticism of how rugby has become kick and stoppage-heavy as a result of World Rugby's clampdown on 'escorting'.We then look back on the weekend's opening block of games in Europe, starting with how Munster capitulated in the opening quarter against Bath at The Rec (25:45).Attention then turns to Leinster, who Gareth believes are steadily building their season, after a 45-28 win against Harlequins (36:05).We pick out some of the Ulster players who impressed in their 61-7 hammering of Racing 92 in the Challenge Cup (43:55), while we also look over a deeply frustrating afternoon at the office for Connacht, who lost 24-21 away to Ospreys, despite leading the game 21-0 (49:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ireland's Rugby World Cup path revealed, Nienaber bites back
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, and we break down how Ireland's path through the tournament could look, depending on where they finish in the pool.We also discuss Even Etzebeth's red card for eye-gouging from South Africa's win against Wales last weekend, while we talk through another frustrating injury layoff for Mack Hansen, who has undergone surgery on a foot issue.Bernard and Jonny speak up in defence of Jacques Nienaber, after the Leinster senior coach was criticised for leaving the door open around a potential return to the Springboks for the World Cup.And we take a look ahead at the start of the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cups, which begin this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Scrum Special | Mike Ross and Bernard Jackman on how the Boks dominated Ireland
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mike Ross on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to give a full breakdown on how South Africa dominated Ireland's scrum in Saturday's meeting at Aviva Stadium.The former Ireland international front rows look through various scrum examples from Saturday's game where Ireland gave away six penalties and four other advantages, as well as two red cards.We also discuss how Ireland can address these scrum issues both in the short and long term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Smit and Bernard Jackman preview Ireland v Springboks
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.The panel look back on Ireland's impressive 46-19 win against Australia last weekend, and discuss some of the key selection decisions facing Andy Farrell this week.And we discuss the issues facing the current disciplinary processes in the game, after straight red cards in consecutive games for the Springboks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What to expect from Ireland as wounded Wallabies arrive in Dublin
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.Jonathan, an Irish journalist based in Sydney, brings us up to speed on the comings and goings in Australian rugby since the Lions tour, with Joe Schmidt's side experiencing some major highs and lows in that period.We recap Ireland's 41-10 win against Japan last Saturday, and pick apart another frustrating day at the lineout, which Australia will be sure to go after this weekend.And we also look at some of the changes both sides are likely to make, with Andy Farrell dealing with a number of injury concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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