CaolánSRugby Podcast

Europe's return might be over 5 months away, but draw day is always exciting.

On today's special bonus pod, I reflect on the four mouthwatering pools, and how they shape up for each of the Irish provinces. Later we will recap Ireland under-20’s pool game against Italy before we wrap.

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Like always, Munster did things the hard way. Climbing up the URC table with a final flurry only to squander a potential home final was as disappointing as it was somewhat fitting.

In the final episode of URC Fanview, and in a Red Army Pod crossover, Patricia joins me to look back on Munster's helter-skelter season.

Guests:

Patricia Vieira - https://x.com/

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Any season without a trophy will feel like a failure for the Leinster coaching group. To come up short for a 3rd year in a row will lead to weeks of internal and external consternation.

On today's episode of URC Fanview, David and Jeff join me to run over the highs and lows of Leinster's season.

Guests:

Jeff Pagano - https://x.com/HarpinOnRugby

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

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From coaching and CEO changes to player disruption and odd signings, sprinkle in some big wins and strange losses, it was a rollercoaster season and then some for Ulster this season.

On today's episode of URC Fanview, Peter and Adam join me to run over the highs and lows of Ulster's campaign.

Guests:

Peter Lockhart - https://x.com/dplockhart

Adam Latham - https://x.com/lathamadam19

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 squads are in and those who are excited can barely contain themselves. Battle lines are drawn for another titanic Ireland v South Africa battle.

On today's special bonus pod, South African rugby writer and podcaster Jared Wright finally joins the show to talk about Andy Farrell's 35 man squad, team selection, the Springboks and the series at large.

Enjoy!

Guests:

Jared Wright - https://x.com/jaredwright17

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And then there was 4. After a clean sweep of home wins in the last eight, the top four from the regular season battle it out to make the URC's Grand Final.

In today's solo-pod, I preview the 2 semi-finals which take place this weekend, highlighting every team's pros, cons, direction of tactics and give predictions.

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The Emerging Ireland tour is back, and is bound to start another riot. Is it necessary in the slightest?

In this special bonus pod I discuss the optical question marks surrounding the time, my take on the selection parameters and much, much more.

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4 games, 4 victors and an intense semi-final weekend to come. As Munster and Leinster moved on, Ulster's season came to an end.

Chrissy, Patricia and Adam joined me to recap all of the action from the URC quarter finals.

Guests:

Chrissy Hawkins

Patricia Vieira - https://x.com/_PatriciaV_

Adam Latham - https://x.com/lathamadam19

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After a pulsating 18 round regular season, there's just 8 teams left. 3 Irish, 2 South Africans, 1 Scottish, 1 Italian and 1 Welsh. It promises to be a playoff stage for the ages.

In today's solo-pod, I preview the 4 URC quarter-finals which take place this weekend.

YouTube Edition: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLeTl817KH6rAh0JFumMwg

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After 100 minutes of gripping action, Leinster's drive for 5 is denied by Toulouse snataching a sixth star.

POTM Antoine Dupont and co. came out on top in London as Leinster are left wondering what could have been.

Jeff and David joined me to discuss a European final for the ages.

Guests:

Jeff Pagano - https://x.com/HarpinOnRugby

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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