This is The Knock On, KCLR and Scoreline.ie's weekly rugby podcast.

In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Johnny Tobin from Tullow Rugby Club, Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club and James Blanchfield from Kilkenny Rugby Club.

The lads discuss lots including….

• Tullow’s 50th anniversary this year and their 100th anniversary in 7 years time?, explain that one! 
• Lack of players available means a number of women’s and youths cup games didn’t go ahead.
• Tullow and Carlow combine to become Rhino Rugby in U14 and U16 girls grades.
• Women’s rugby getting more profile and women’s sport on the up.
• The start of the Leinster League soon, are the teams ready for action?
• Players at clubs coming out of retirement to run out in the club colours again.
• Players used to keep going into their 40’s, why doesn’t it happen anymore?
• Carlow in the AIL, the good old days.

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