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Neil Treacy brings you the latest news from the world of rugby, in the company of Bernard Jackman and RTÉ's best rugby analysts.
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Savea's silly season rumour and prop stocks take a hit
14 January 2026

Savea's silly season rumour and prop stocks take a hit

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, where there is a packed schedule of transfer news and Champions Cup action to get through.
Ulster continuing impressive rebuild as Six Nations comes into focus
07 January 2026

Ulster continuing impressive rebuild as Six Nations comes into focus

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.
'Backwards' Irish thinking, west is best for Ciarán Frawley
30 December 2025

'Backwards' Irish thinking, west is best for Ciarán Frawley

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.
Where Rieko Ioane fits with Leinster, and the potential AIL treasure chest
17 December 2025

Where Rieko Ioane fits with Leinster, and the potential AIL treasure chest

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.
The kick-escort debate and a mixed provincial Euro week
10 December 2025

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.
Ireland's World Cup path revealed, Nienaber bites back
03 December 2025

Ireland's 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.
Scrum Special | Ross and Jackman on how the Boks dominated Ireland
26 November 2025

Scrum Special | Ross and Jackman on how the Boks dominated Ireland

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.
John Smit and Bernard Jackman preview Ireland v Springboks
18 November 2025

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.
What to expect from Ireland as wounded Wallabies arrive
12 November 2025

What to expect from Ireland as wounded Wallabies arrive

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.
Response needed from Ireland after All Blacks humbling in Chicago
05 November 2025

Response needed from Ireland after All Blacks humbling in Chicago

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.