On today's episode of season previews we venture north to discuss an Ulster under pressure to finall deliver silverware.

With rumours strife about unhappy camp, tactical ineptitude and financial issues, Dan McFarland's men enter the campaign needing to return to past heights.

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In a 4 part mini-pod series before I take a post RWC hiatus, I look at each of the four Irish provinces and their season's hopes for this campaign.

I start proceedings with Leinster who will be gunning for glory after a barron two years, but with hot prospects and a new coach, they might be better off going backwards intangibly to go forwards for that final 1%

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They ran it back. South Africa have become the mens game's first 4 time RWC champions after defeating rivals New Zealand to clinch successive titles, topping off a stellar tournament with a nailbiting crescendo.

Huw, Riaan and David joined me to look back on an historic night and memorable tournament.

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

Riaan Louw - https://twitter.com/Ringo26

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

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Rivalries in sport are a wonderful thing. A fierce rivalry in the biggest game of them all is mouth-watering.

New Zealand against South Africa promises the world, and as finals go; there's no renewal we have waited for more than this one.

Harry, Jamie and Ben joined me to discuss this epic clash.

Guests:

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

Jamie Wall - https://twitter.com/JamieWall2

Ben Nurse - https://twitter.com/BenNurse8

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After two contrasting semis, we have an age old rivalry in this years final. New Zealand and South Africa overcame a despirited Argentina and battling England respectively to set up a mouthwatering final.

Tom and Ed looked back on this weekend's action.

Guests:

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

Ed Price - https://twitter.com/jam_rugby

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Last weekend delivered four epic ties, but although semi-finals should be more captivating, this weekend promises to be anything but.

Cian and Harley joined me to discuss this bumper weekend.

Guests:

Cian O'Muilleoir - https://twitter.com/RugbyKino

Harley Worthy - https://twitter.com/WorthyHarley

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I TOLD YE SO!! In a move that was hushed hushed for a number of weeks, The Telegraph finally broke the story about Merger discussions. However, despite their tone, it feels like URC+ rather than a new entity.

Huw and David joined me to discuss all the various pros and cons of such a move, of which there are many.

Guests:

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

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

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Try as we might, we had to discuss Ireland; but at least we had two belters to go before it in the running order!

Jack and BHH joined me to recap and epic weekend of quarter-final action.

Guests:

BallHandling Hooker - https://twitter.com/BHHooker

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

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As the 2023 RWC reaches it's critical point, we are set for a cracking weekend. Will Ireland and France go one step closer? And who from the other side will put their hands up as contenders

Pádraig, Ben and Harley joined me to discuss this bumper weekend.

Guests:

Pádraig Kelly - https://twitter.com/the2ndRow

Ben Nurse - https://twitter.com/BenNurse8

Harley Worthy - https://twitter.com/WorthyHarley

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With the pool stages in the books, it's time to recap! An all-star panel of Enda, Huw and Sam joined me for the most comprehensive pool stage review to hit your ears!

Guests:

Sam Roberts - https://twitter.com/SamRobertsComms & https://open.spotify.com/show/3jvZ1S4nh4cupTh0yMM2yZ

Huw Griffin - https://twitter.com/HuwGriffinRugby & https://open.spotify.com/show/78eblOXNsCJzPYaCmn1dTu

Enda Fahy - https://twitter.com/rugbytvguide & https://open.spotify.com/show/4xVy3O5D7gmzI24SBbdyg4

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