It has been a pleasure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Caolán Scully

Ireland are back on track and destined for third place. In a shorter solo pod this week, I recap Ireland's win over Wales, where the team stand and more. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpr…

With news this week that the IRFU are making further changes to their contracting model, I called in an expert to explain it all. In this bonus pod, Owen and I talk contracting changes, coach Sexton, EPCR doldrums, the Humphreys era and more. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: h…

In a weekend that promised so much, it did not transpire. On today's pod, Patricia and Tom joined me to discuss the Women's Six Nations, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/ca…

Huw, Caolan, Adam and Aaron look back on La Rochelle vs Munster, Leinster vs Harlequins, Connacht vs Cardiff and UBB vs Ulster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Caolán Scully

Ireland are off the mark, and in convincing fashion. Chrissy and Fionn joined stand in host David Cordial to recap Ireland's victory over Italy, and wins for England and France. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: htt…

It was a case of oh so close for Ireland in round 1, but this was a statement performance. Harley Worthy and Ellie Stone joined me to recap the best of the opening day action as France pipped an impressive Ireland and Scotland squeezed past Sean Lynn's Wales. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @Cao…

Move over men... the Women's Six Nations is here. England are the heavy, HEAVY favourites, but with World Cup 2025 on the horizon, it's a big year for the remaining contenders, especially the fast rising Ireland women. Joining me to preview this year's championship are podcasters Julia and Ailbhe. Enjoy! Balls.ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/auth…

Fabien Galthie has a second title, England might be back, and Lions contenders have done all they can at the test level. In our final episode recapping the Men's Championship, I was joined by Adam Latham and David Cordial to talk Super Saturday, Ireland's season, Lions bolters and more. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, …

Ireland's Grand dreams evaporated last week, but will we see the rebuild of their confidence begin in Rome, or will the Azzurri leave them in ashes? Owen Harrison and BallHandling Hooker joined me to preview the final round clash. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caola…

Is it over? Did Ireland's date with destiny end in Dublin despair? Jack and Westy joined me on Sunday's show to recap a championship altering win for France, what next for Ireland and all the other action too. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com…

With 2 rounds of action to go, all eyes are on Lansdowne Road for what feels like a true title showdown. Pádraig Kelly, Eric Fitzgerald and French rugby writer Illtud Daffyd joined to preview a tournament decider in Dublin. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby…

In a pod that started talking about Clayton McMillan but had to react to some breaking news, I discuss the busiest 24 hours of Irish rugby news in my memory. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn mo…

Ireland & England - "We got away with one, didn't we?" Hugo and Alex joined me on Sunday's show to recap wins for Ireland, England and France as well as 'A' game and under-20 losses. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr…

The Six Nations is back from it's break and grand slam chasing Ireland head to Cardiff to face a Welsh side minus Warren Gatland. Nathan Johns and Huw Griffin joined me to preview a predicted cake walk, with a quick chat about Ireland 'A' vs England 'A'. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles ava…

Ireland on top before the rest week? Perfect! Cian, Craig, Ian and Stephen joined me on Sunday's show to recap wins for Italy, France and Ireland and the under-20's clash with Scotland. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://lin…

Ireland have the hoodoo over Scotland at the moment, but the Murrayfield residents can beat anyone on their day? Will Ireland move closer to the three-peat, or will it be 11th time lucky? Tom Coleman, Patricia Vieira and Jonny McGinty hyper-actively joined me to preview this grudge match. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter…

3 home wins and the favourites unblemished, yet this was an entertaining opening round of Six Nations action. Harley, David and Daniel joined me on Sunday's show to recap the 3 senior games and the Ireland under-20 opener. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.…

You can't win grand slams on opening night, but you can lose them. England played pantomine villain perfectly last March, but as they descend on Dublin this weekend, will they act more like 2019 or 2023? With me to preview what promises to be an epic opening round tie are Owen Harrison, Ed Price and Adam Latham. Enjoy! Preview Article: https://caol…

The 2025 Guinness Men’s Championship is finally upon us. Ireland are seeking to secure an historic three-peat, but with France, England and Scotland hot on their heels. Joining me to preview another exciting springtime tournament are Gavan Casey, Paul Eddison and Sam Larner. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky;…

So often the undercard, Ireland's fortunes in the under-20 championship leaves us excited year on year. Ahead of the 2025 instalment, I was joined by Maccers, Iestyn and Will to discuss the upcoming championship. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.…

16 games played, 11 wins. Not a bad return for the provinces who all face April cup rugby. I was joined by Danny, Clare and Hugo to discuss their pool stage fortunes. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby…

If Ireland are to win an historic 3rd title in a row, it will be Simon Easterby at the helm, Caelan Doris as captain and a 36 man squad who do it. In today's solo pod, I run through all the major decisions in the selection where multiple URC stars were overlooked. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my ar…

After a poor Autumn, only Europe could save Irish fans. Although after the last fortnight, maybe not. On today's solo pod, I look at Leinster's start, Munster's mehs and Ulster's woes. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://link…

The Investec Champions Cup returns to our screens this Friday, with a new broadcaster and new faces as Premier Sports takes on the honour for the 2024/25 season. Joining me for a brief preview of the tournament ahead is Premier commentator Rory Hamilton. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles ava…

Not all wins are created equal, but Ireland will be glad they got out of dodge thanks to some sublime bench interventions. David Cordial and Jack Fogarty joined me to look back on Ireland's curtain closing win over the Wallabies. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ …

Joe Schmidt is back in town, this time coaching the Wallabies, and if makes for a fascinating clash. Months removed from Andy vs Joe with the Lions, this feels like a dress rehearsal. Ian Frizzell and Tom Coleman joined me to preview this one. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/c…

As attention turns to the land down under, to Joe Schmidt and Australia, Brett McKay joins me to discuss all things Wallabies. Enjoy! Guests: Brett McKay - https://x.com/BMcSport / https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Re…

If a scrappy Ireland is entertaining for narratives and storylines, then a convincing Irish win is entertaining in quality. Peter Lockhart and Adam Latham joined me to look back on an impressive Irish win over Fiji. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby R…

Fiji fly into Dublin looking to claim a scalp against a changed up Irish XV who are finally giving youth a chance, and so are we... but will it work out? Debutant Jay Long and Jonathan West joined stand-in host Huw Griffin to preview this one. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/c…

It another frustrating and limp Irish performance on Friday night, and although the result improved, it raised more questions than it gave us answers. Patricia and Adam joined me reflect on another mixed bag for Ireland in Dublin. Guests: Patricia Vieira - https://x.com/_PatriciaV_ Adam Latham - https://x.com/lathamadam19 Movember Campaign - https:…

Sport is a notoriously fickle environment, and after a flat opening loss to New Zealand, Irish rugby knows how quickly the vibe can shift. They face Argentina on Friday hoping for a big response and a big win. David Cordial and Daniel Humphries joined stand in host Huw Griffin to preview this one. Host: Huw Griffin - https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby G…

Attention quickly turns to Argentina this week and with me to preview Friday's clash with Los Pumas and the following week against Fiji is a fellow podcaster with an array of knowledge and soft spot for these two, Huw Griffin. Enjoy! Guests: Huw Griffin - https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .…

It was a miserable night in Dublin as Rieko Ioane, Damian McKenzie and New Zealand showed their class, and Ireland went down easier than we’ve ever seen before. Pádraig and Eric joined me to recap a poor night for Ireland. Guests: Pádraig Kelly - https://x.com/the2ndRow Eric Fitzgerald Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls …

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and Ireland are keen to cook it up. After World Cup agony in 2023, all eyes are on Lansdowne Road this Friday as Ireland seek redemption over Razor's Kiwis. Cian and Ben joined me to preview this massive grudge match. Guests: Cian O'Muilleoir - https://bsky.app/profile/rugbykino.bsky.social Ben Leahy - https://x.…

The All Blacks are a scary prospect any november, but after a stop-start 2024, are they what they once were? In the opening episode of our Opposition View series, I'm joined by Kiwi journalist Jamie Wall for an in-depth insight into the All Blacks ahead of their trip to Dublin. Enjoy! Guests: Jamie Wall - https://x.com/JamieWall2 Movember Campaign …

Ahead of Munster's curtain raising showdown with the All Blacks XV, today's show is a special crossover with The Red Army Podcast to preview the game. Enjoy! Red Army Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/047VXpC70UxcV4QWxWcIHD?si=03ad70902a46474a Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Co Host - Patricia: Ruck’N’ Roll Podcast an…

I never thought we'd do another shock coaching departure pod this season, not least Graham Rowntree. In this Red Army Pod crossover, Patricia and I discuss the shock news out of Munster. Enjoy! Red Army Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/047VXpC70UxcV4QWxWcIHD?si=3fda309f4a1e4584 Co-Host: Patricia: Ruck’N’ Roll Podcast and @_PatriciaV_ on Twit…

When you think of provincial cult heroes, very few standout like Paul Warwick. In the final interview of the new series, I speak to Paul about his move to Ireland, Munster's glory days, signings, re-signings and taking on the All Blacks and Wallabies as a red. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and Bl…

A year on from the culmination of Rugby World Cup 2023, we reflect on the tier 2 nations who stole our hearts and minds. With me today to discuss the past year in rugby’s second level of the international game are Francisco Isaac and Joe Santamaria. Guests: Francisco Isaac - https://x.com/francisaac87 Joe Santamaria - https://x.com/Santamaria97Joe …

The squad has been named and there's a sense of same old. Rotation has been spared, so only victories will suffice. On today's show I discuss Andy Farrell's Autumn squad, looking at the omissions, big calls and games ahead. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army…

Having represented Ireland in the late 80s and early 90s, Noel Mannion is one of Ballinasloe's most famous sons. The a former back-row forward scored one of Irish rugby’s most iconic tries, featured in the 1991 Rugby World Cup, and has been in the game in some capacity ever since. He joined me to discuss a thorough life in rugby. Enjoy! United Rugb…

We beat the Black Ferns and the USA so how good was WXV for Ireland? With the World Cup over the horizon, we discuss WXV 1 from an Irish perspective, with clear excitement running through. Patricia and Ailbhe joined me to discuss this Ireland's fine dining at the top table. Balls Article: https://www.balls.ie/rugby/ireland-are-returning-to-womens-r…

It's a tour that never goes off without complaint, but for the second time running Emerging Ireland toured South Africa and went unbeaten. In today's brief bonus pod, I recap the tour, discuss the high points, low points and ask what's next? Enjoy! Balls.ie Articles - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spo…

The year is 2009, and as Ireland celebrated Grand Slam glory, over 82,000 fans packed in to GAA HQ for a game that would change Irish rugby forever. With me to discuss not only the famous semi-final itself, but the makings of a frantic rivalry are podcast regulars Tom Coleman and Owen Harrison Guests: Tom Coleman - https://x.com/LeinsterRoyalty Owe…

Ahead of Saturday's return to GAA HQ, all this week we will discuss the big clash both here and on The Red Army Podcast. We open the week with a very special interview, as I chat to Munster legend Alan Quinlan about the province's glory days, playing in Croke Park, World Cups, punditry and a whole lot more. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://open…

Having looked at the club game a few weeks back, today we turn our attention to the single most important component of matchday - the referee. We would be nowhere without them, yet with the modern vitriolic discourse that clouds sport, we are lucky to have them. Especially in the amateur ranks. Connacht's Andrew Fogarty joined me to discuss the art…

There's something special about the Olympics, so to get the chance to speak to an Irish athlete from any games is an incredible honour. In our latest interview, I chat to Irish Olympic 7s star Zac Ward about his momentous year in green, brother Bryn's success, living the Olympic dream and his return to Ulster. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://o…

As the IRFU celebrates 150 years tonight's special episode is a deep dive on the club game. Once the crown jewel on the island, the club scene has had a rocky few years of late. Despite all of that, it has kicked on of late to the point that both junior and senior club rugby is flying once again. Guests: Michael Harding - Corinthians Scott Broughto…

The URC is back this week and the four Irish provinces are out for blood. 2024 wasn't enough, so now they need to deliver. A full panel of provincial loyalties join me to preview each team in depth, with a few predictions in there too. Guests: Aaron Talbot - https://x.com/Aarontalbot4 Chrissy Hawkins Jonathan West - https://x.com/j_west91 Daniel Hu…