Best Craig Amp Stuart Podcasts (2025)

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Lions Tour review with Alan Quinlan 29:49

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2M ago29:49

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Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy for a final review of the Lions 2-1 series win over Australia. Saturday's dramatic final test where the weather played havoc with the game is discussed first. Quinny gives insight on how players deal with a lengthy stoppage during a game, given the shots we saw of the Lions players on their phones or sitting on bean…

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Reaction as Hugo Keenan secures Lions series win in dramatic fashion! 35:15

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Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan are back to discuss the British & Irish Lions' dramatic win at the MCG in front of over 90,000 fans on Saturday that secured a series win with a game to spare. Quinny gives his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Hugo Keenan's late series-winning try and Andrea Piardi's decision to allow it , a decision Australia …

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Test 2 preview and how crucial it is we see a Wallabies performance 30:45

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Test 1 is in the books and it was fairly comfortable outing for Andy Farrell's Lions side on Saturday in Brisbane. Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy once again from Down Under to look back on that opening fixture and ahead to this Saturday's clash. With rumours swirling around the future tours, the lads also discuss the importance of the Wallabies p…

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Quinny down under for the opening Test! 35:02

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The waiting, the warm-ups, the war of words are finally over! It's time for Australia vs the British and Irish Lions opening test in Brisbane! Alan Quinlan has made the long journey down under and joins Stuart McAvoy to preview the game including Andy Farrell's Irish-dominated selection with no Welsh involvement in the matchday squad. The fascinati…

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Jimmy O'Brien interview 8:49

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Ireland take on Portugal in the second of their two-game summer tour this Saturday in Lisbon. Ahead of the game, Stuart McAvoy spoke to Jimmy O'Brien on life in the summer camp, being one of the more experienced heads in the squad, whether he feels he should have more Ireland caps, and how he felt hitting the 100 appearance mark for Leinster this s…

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What we learnt from Tbilisi. Who's the next Ireland head coach? Strong Lions team named. 42:19

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Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan to look back over Paul O'Connell's Irish side's victory over Georgia on Saturday, what we learnt from the game in Tbilisi and who put their hand up looking ahead to the Autumn and beyond. The topic of who could eventually replace Andy Farrell is also covered as is the strong test-like team the Lions head coac…

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Quinny is back! Talking all things Ireland's summer tour and Lions 44:37

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We're back! The VMTV Rugby Pod returns just in time for Ireland's Summer Tour against Georgia and Portugal which you can watch live on Virgin Media Television! Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to preview this Saturday's game in Tbilisi and the lads talk all things Lions too with the opening couple of games in the bank for Andy Farrell's touring sid…

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Interview | Craig Casey on being named Ireland captain for the summer tour 11:26

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Munster man Craig Casey will captain Paul O'Connell's Ireland side for the Summer Tour fixtures against Georgia and Portugal which kicks off this Saturday in Tbilisi. The 26-year-old sat down with Stuart McAvoy to reveal how his emotions when told he would lead the squad across the two games, and why his father was the first person he told. The pai…

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Scotland v Ireland and W6N Round 5 Preview! 36:58

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Fiona Hayes joins Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the final weekend of the Guinness Women's Six Nations as Ireland head to Edinburgh looking for a third away win of the championship. Scott Bemand's side are looking to better their tally of 10 points from last year and consolidate third place in the table. Scotland v Ireland is live on Virgin Media P…

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VMTV Rugby Pod | R4 Preview as Ireland face Wales! 39:22

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Round 4 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations this weekend and it's Wales this Sunday for Ireland. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the weekend but firstly look back on that Ireland v England game in Cork which for the first 40 minutes was seriously impressive from Ireland. Our live game this weekend is England v Scotlan…

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Ireland v England preview with Jenny Murphy & Fiona Hayes 40:43

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It's Round 3 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations and the Red Roses are coming to Cork! Ireland take on England on Saturday at what's edging towards a sold out Virgin Media Park. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the game as well Scotland v Italy and France v Wales! Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Champio…

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Interview | Neve Jones on W6N start and life in and outside rugby 8:50

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Ireland are looking to get their first win of this Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign thi Sunday in Parma against Italy. Neve Jones is sure to play a key role in any Irish win and she spoke to Stuart McAvoy ahead of the game. The pair also reflected on last week's defeat to France and Neve's career in rugby. Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and…

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Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy ahead of R2 of the Women's Six Nations 32:23

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We're into Round 2 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations with Ireland chasing their first win this Sunday in Parma. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to look back on Round 1 including Ireland's defeat to France in Belfast as well as preview all three fixtures this weekend. Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championship…

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Ireland 15-27 France | Reaction from Fiona Hayes, Jenny Murphy & Eimear Considine 27:21

6M ago27:21

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It was an opening day defeat for Ireland in this Guinness Women's Six Nations as France left Belfast with a 12 point win. Ireland were left to rue missed opportunities to add to their tally with all three conversion attempts missed, in particular the missed attempt after the third try which would have made it all square with 12 minutes to play. Fio…

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Women's Six Nations preview with Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy! 38:45

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It's time for the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and there's a bit of a excitement in the year for Ireland fans! Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the opening weekend as Ireland take on France in Belfast, plus the championship as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Men's Six Nations Review with Matt Williams & Ian McKinley 59:16

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So the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations is in the books and it's France's name on the title. Stuart McAvoy is joined by Matt Williams & Ian McKinley to reflect on the final weekend and the championship as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland hammered by France. Scotland beat Wales. Kearney, Williams & Trimble react. 38:01

7M ago38:01

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Studio podcast for you as Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble and Matt Williams react to Ireland's heavy defeat by France in Dublin and Scotland's nervy win over Wales at Murrayfield. It all means Ireland Grand Slam dreams are gone and the championship is out of their hands going into the final day next Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Ireland v France week! Round 4 preview with Matt & Quinny! 51:37

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It's the penultimate week of the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations and very much the pivotal game of the championship takes place in Dublin this Saturday! Ireland take on France in a game that should decide this year's tournament champions. Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview the game, pay tribute to Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony …

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Interview | Brian O'Driscoll 16:29

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Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll sat down with Will Dalton this week to discuss Guinness' new partnership with Field of Vision, the pioneers of fan inclusivity, to bring a revolutionary sensory experience to visually impaired fans at this year’s Guinness Men’s and Women’s Six Nations Championships. Will also got Brian's thoughts on this year's c…

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Wales 18-27 Ireland | Post-match with Rob Kearney, Matt Williams & Shane Horgan 33:43

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Ireland won their 14th Triple Crown in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon and kept Grand Slam dreams alive, but Wales didn't have make them work for it! A resurgent Welsh team under Matt Sherratt had Ireland on the ropes for long periods at the Principality but Simon Easterby's side found a way to win. Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan were al…

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Interview | Finlay Bealham 16:09

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This was fun! 😅 Stuart McAvoy sat down with Finlay Bealham ahead of Ireland's trip to Cardiff this weekend and the pair chatted about Finlay's days at Belfast Harlequins, moving from Ulster to Connacht, closing in on 50 Ireland caps, haircuts, Wrestlemania and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Six Nations Round 3 preview with Matt & Alan! 53:08

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We're back for Round 3 of the Guinness Men's Six Nations! Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview Wales v Ireland, Scotland v England and Italy v France! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rebirth 15:12

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Back, shatting, shit Feb 2025. Drop us an email [email protected]. I doubt we'll reply

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Round 2 done. Gatland gone. Matt & Alan react. 48:44

8M ago48:44

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Round 2 is in the books and what a weekend it was in the Guinness Men's Six Nations! Italy's win over Wales has seen Warren Gatland relieved of his duties, England's last-gasp win over France has shaken up the championship while Ireland's victory in Edinburgh means Simon Easterby's side are the solo Grand Slam contenders. Matt Williams & Alan Quinl…

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ENG 26-25 FRA | ITA 22-15 WAL | Reaction & build-up to Murrayfield! 59:47

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It was a bumper Saturday in Round 2 of the Men's Guinness Six Nations as Italy held on to beat Wales for the third time in four years while England got a last-gasp victory over France at Twickenham which shakes up this championship. Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Andrew Trimble were in studio for both games and give their reaction while also previe…

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Ireland 27-22 England | Reaction from the Aviva Stadium! 36:04

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Rob Kearney, Matt Williams, Shane Horgan and Andrew Trimble give their reaction from pitchside at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland got their 2025 Men's Guinness Six Nations campaign off to the perfect start with a 27-22 win over England on Saturday. We also hear from Simon Easterby, Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris and Maro Itoje as well as having a l…

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It's Six Nations! Opening weekend preview with Matt & Alan! 53:52

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It's back! The Guinness Men's Six Nations kicks off this weekend with games in Paris, Dublin and Edinburgh! Stuart McAvoy is joined by Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan to preview France v Wales, Scotland v Italy and of course, Ireland v England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Six Nations launch | Warren Gatland interview 6:10

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🗣 "I could've easily walked away, but I thrive on competition. Wales head coach Warren Gatland speaking with Stuart McAvoy at the Guinness Men's Six Nations launch in Rome this week. Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Six Nations launch | Steve Borthwick & Maro Itoje 10:48

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Stuart McAvoy speaks to England head coach Steve Borthwick and new captain Maro Itoje at the Guinness Men's Six Nations launch in Rome this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Six Nations launch | Gregor Townsend & Rory Darge 11:09

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and co-captain Rory Darge each sat down with Stuart McAvoy at the Guinness Men's Six Nations launch in Rome this week to discuss Scotland's ambitions for this year's championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Six Nations launch | Gonzalo Quesada & Michele Lamaro 12:59

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Stuart McAvoy sits down with Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada and his captain Michele Lamaro at the Guinness Men's Six Nations launch in Rome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Six Nations launch | Simon Easterby & Caelan Doris 13:25

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The 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations was officially launched today in Rome! Stuart McAvoy sat down with both Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby and captain Caelan Doris in the Italian capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Six Nations preview with Alan Quinlan & Matt Williams! 49:08

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It's that time of year again! The Guinness Men's Six Nations kicks off in just over 2 weeks time and with the squad's named this week, we're back in the studio! Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to preview this year's championship, discuss Ireland's chances and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Interview | New Ireland U20 captain Éanna McCarthy 5:03

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Connacht back-row Éanna McCarthy speaks to Stuart McAvoy having been named Ireland captain in today's squad announcement for the upcoming U20 Six Nations Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interview | Ireland U20 head coach Neil Doak 9:28

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Stuart McAvoy sits down with Ireland U20 head coach Neil Doak following today's squad announcement for upcoming U20 Six Nations Championship. It's a first Six Nations campaign for Doak who replaces the hugely successful Richie Murphy who led Ireland to back-to-back Grand Slams during his time in charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan's final word on Ireland's November 48:31

10M ago48:31

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Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to reflect on Ireland's tight win over Australia on Saturday and look back on the Autumn Nations Series as a whole. Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ireland 22-19 Australia | Reaction from Rob Kearney, Matt Williams & Shane Horgan 29:10

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Ireland wrapped up their Autumn Nations Series with a 22-19 win over Australia. Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan to react to the game plus we hear from Andy Farrell & Joe Schmidt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Schmidt interview ahead of facing Ireland 14:14

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Australia head coach Joe Schmidt sat down with Stuart McAvoy ahead of his return to the Aviva Stadium this Saturday as Ireland take on the Wallabies in the final game of this Autumn Nations Series. Ireland v Australia is live on Virgin Media One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cian Healy interview | Becoming Ireland's most capped player 18:16

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Cian Healy will be become Ireland's most capped international rugby player this Saturday when he comes off the bench against Australia. His 134th cap will move him one clear of Brian O'Driscoll and cement his place as a true great of Irish rugby. The 37-year-old spoke to Stuart McAvoy on his career and life outside rugby ahead of the historic feat.…

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Ireland v Australia preview as Sam Prendergast keeps his place! 45:17

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Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview the final game of this Autumn Nations Series in Dublin with Joe Schmidt's Wallabies coming to town! The lads talk team news, predictions and more! Watch Ireland v Australia live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One this Saturday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Ireland 52-17 Fiji | Studio reaction plus interviews with Farrell, Doris & Aki 23:21

10M ago23:21

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Ian Madigan, Matt Williams and Andrew Trimble react to Ireland's 52-17 win over Fiji in Dublin. We also hear from Andy Farrell, Bundee Aki and Caelan Doris who spoke to Tommy Martin after the full-time whistle at the Aviva Stadium. Watch the Autumn Nations Series live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Ireland 52-17 Fiji | Gantry reaction from Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan 7:08

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Our commentary team of Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan give their reaction to Ireland's win 52-17 win over Fiji from the Aviva Stadium gantry. Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mack Hansen interview | "We're the best team in the world." 16:14

10M ago16:14

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"I truly believe we're the best team in the world." Mack Hansen sits down with Stuart McAvoy for an in-depth chat ahead of Ireland v Fiji this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland v Fiji preview | Prendergast gets the start | Are the Wallabies back!? 52:01

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Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy for your midweek pod ahead Ireland v Fiji this Saturday! The lads discuss the Ireland 10 situation with the news that Sam Prendergast gets the start this week. They also chat Fiji, Australia, England and more! Watch Ireland v Fiji this Saturday live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Hosted on…

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Ireland 22-19 Argentina | Kearney, Horgan & Williams react! 39:58

10M ago39:58

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Rob Kearney, Matt Williams & Shane Horgan give their post-match analysis to Ireland's nervy 22-19 win over Argentina in Dublin. We also hear from Andy Farrell, Felipe Contepomi, Caelan Doris and Joe McCarthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ireland 22-19 Argentina | Gantry reaction from Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan 7:50

10M ago7:50

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Commentary team of Dave McIntyre and Alan Quinlan give their reaction from the gantry to Ireland's narrow win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What went wrong vs New Zealand? Will Ireland bounce back? 56:44

11M ago56:44

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Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy just over 48 hours ahead of Ireland v Argentina this Friday night. The lads have their final say on last Friday's disappointing performance and result v the All Blacks, discuss Andy Farrell's selection to face Los Pumas, and give their prediction for the weekend ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Caelan Doris on All Blacks defeat and dangers of Argentina 9:47

11M ago9:47

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris sat down with Stuart McAvoy on the Monday morning after Friday night's defeat to New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Doris gave a sense of the mood in the camp, what went wrong against the All Blacks the review process and the threats of Argentina this Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Rob Kearney reflects on Ireland's defeat to New Zealand 15:44

11M ago15:44

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The dust has just about settled on Ireland's 23-13 defeat at the hands of New Zealand on Friday night at the Aviva. Rob Kearney was in studio for us on the night and having had the weekend to reflect on the match, he joins Stuart McAvoy on the VMTV Rugby Pod to discuss what went wrong for Ireland on the night. Rob also has his say on whether Andy F…

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Ireland 13-23 New Zealand | Studio reaction from Kearney, Williams & Horgan 40:54

11M ago40:54

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Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan react in studio to New Zealand's 23-13 win over Ireland in Dublin in the Autumn Nations Series. The panel question Ireland's tactics in the game, what the result means for the group given Andy Farrell's imminent sabbatical with the Lions, and question was it the first time this squad missed Johnny Sexton …