CaolánSRugby Podcast

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 of refereeing.

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You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com

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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!

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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 Broughton - Ashbourne

Donal Milne - Tullamore

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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 Humphreys - https://x.com/Humphy87

Enjoy!

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It might have been a warm-up for the upcoming WXV 1 tournament, but it didn’t look or feel like it as Ireland crushed the Wallaroos 36-10 in front of a boisterous Belfast crowd. Rising star Aoife Wafer got two tries of her own in an utterly convincing victory as the feel good factor keeps on rolling.

David Cordial joined me directly post game me to discuss this seismic victory.

Guests:

David Cordial - https://x.com/AH_David

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Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast

You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com

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The United Rugby Championship is fast approaching, and today's show will get you up to speed on all of the non-Irish teams.

An all star panel of Johan, Huw, Craig and Mike join me to preview the hotly anticipated season ahead.

Guests:

Huw Griffin - https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby

Craig Manson - https://x.com/Scrumchampion

Mike Petretta - https://x.com/Italian_Rugby

Johan Jordaan - https://x.com/Johan_Jordaan72

Enjoy!

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Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast

Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com

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From lower tiers to the highest tests, rugby in France is absolutely booming!

In our opening discussion show of the season, I am joined by French rugby writers Illtud Dafydd and Paul Eddison to discuss this unrelenting rising tide, and what we can take from it.

Guests:

Illtud Dafydd - https://x.com/IlltudDafydd

Paul Eddison - https://x.com/pauleddison

Enjoy!

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There are multiple routes to the top of the game, but even at that, Noel McNamara's journey is really "the road less travelled".

In our opening interview of the new series, I speak to Noel about his route from Glenstal to Bordeaux, the cultural differences of coaching world stars, the season gone by and coming up and so much more.

Enjoy!

United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PQ2GeblraQGHefjjfjQbF?si=cAt7YgpFQyO9Hcxt-rPJEw

Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast

Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com

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This season has been a drag, so in our final show of a nearly 100 episode campaign, I've decided to pit two provincial rivals but real life friends against each other in a light hearted quiz.

It's Munster vs Leinster, but who will come out on top?

Enjoy and make sure to play along from home!

Guests:

Ben Leahy - https://x.com/purplebenny

David Cordial - https://x.com/AH_David

You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com

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Nothing highlights Ireland's rugby rise quite like the under-20's. Despite falling short this year, it was another successful and talented squad with plenty to be excited by.

Tom Savage of Three Red Kings joins me to reflect on Ireland's efforts in this year's under 20 World Championship.

Guests:

Tom Coleman - https://x.com/LeinsterRoyalty

Harry Jones - https://x.com/haribaldijones

Jack Fogarty - https://x.com/FogartyJack

Aaron Talbot - https://x.com/Aarontalbot4

You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com

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