The squad has been named and there's a sense of same old. Rotation has been spared, so only victories will suffice.

On today's show I discuss Andy Farrell's Autumn squad, looking at the omissions, big calls and games ahead.

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Having represented Ireland in the late 80s and early 90s, Noel Mannion is one of Ballinasloe's most famous sons. The a former back-row forward scored one of Irish rugby’s most iconic tries, featured in the 1991 Rugby World Cup, and has been in the game in some capacity ever since.

He joined me to discuss a thorough life in rugby.

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We beat the Black Ferns and the USA so how good was WXV for Ireland? With the World Cup over the horizon, we discuss WXV 1 from an Irish perspective, with clear excitement running through.

Patricia and Ailbhe joined me to discuss this Ireland's fine dining at the top table.

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It's a tour that never goes off without complaint, but for the second time running Emerging Ireland toured South Africa and went unbeaten.

In today's brief bonus pod, I recap the tour, discuss the high points, low points and ask what's next?

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The year is 2009, and as Ireland celebrated Grand Slam glory, over 82,000 fans packed in to GAA HQ for a game that would change Irish rugby forever.

With me to discuss not only the famous semi-final itself, but the makings of a frantic rivalry are podcast regulars Tom Coleman and Owen Harrison

Guests:

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

Owen Harrison - https://x.com/Overthehillprop

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Ahead of Saturday's return to GAA HQ, all this week we will discuss the big clash both here and on The Red Army Podcast.

We open the week with a very special interview, as I chat to Munster legend Alan Quinlan about the province's glory days, playing in Croke Park, World Cups, punditry and a whole lot more.

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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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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

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