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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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