Harpin' On Rugby

☘️ IRELAND v ARGENTINA, THE AIL & RUGBY'S LATE LATE SHOW

Ireland get their Nations Championship campaign underway with victory over Argentina, but how much can we take from the performance?

Jeff Pagano is joined by Conor Cronin, with thoughts from Neil “Keego” Keegan, to harp on the latest developments in Irish rugby.

☘️IRELAND v ARGENTINA – Hugo Keenan's hat-trick, Sam Prendergast's growing confidence, Robert Baloucoune's pace and the contributions of Craig Casey, Nick Timoney and Ryan Baird. We discuss Ireland's impressive attacking moments, the areas needing improvement and the growing injury concerns.

🏆 NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP – France, South Africa, New Zealand and England record big wins as the competition takes shape. Where does Ireland's opening result leave them, and why could the final round prove valuable preparation for the World Cup?

🔵 THE AIL'S RELEVANCE – Leinster release 30 players to All-Ireland League clubs, prompting Conor to examine the competition's importance to player development, the dominance of Dublin clubs and the case for restructuring the league without losing promotion and relegation.

🎤 THE QUICK TAP: RUGBY'S LATE LATE SHOW – Are 8pm kickoffs designed for television rather than supporters? I question the commercial priorities behind late starts and argue for better transport, reasonable ticket prices and a more enjoyable experience for those attending.

Plenty to harp on, from Ireland's international ambitions to the future of domestic rugby and the supporters who make it all possible.

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Leinster's next generation delivers a stunning 50–5 victory over Connacht in Galway, but while the boys in blue are finding their feet, the other Irish provinces are struggling to keep pace. And with Noel McNamara confirmed as Leo Cullen's successor, there's plenty to harp on about the future of Leinster Rugby!

Jeff Pagano is joined by Neil “Keego” Keegan and Hugo Gordon to discuss:

🔵 NEXT GEN – Leinster's young guns run riot at Dexcom Stadium, with Joey Carbery pulling the strings, Jordan Larmour impressing and the academy players making their mark. Just how encouraging was this performance, and how much was down to Connacht's shortcomings?

🏉 NEXT CRISIS – With Leinster the only Irish province in the URC's top eight, we examine the worrying starts made by Munster, Ulster and Connacht. Are these simply early-season struggles, or signs of something more serious? And is the provincial system delivering what Irish rugby needs?

👔 NEXT COACH – Noel McNamara is coming home to succeed Leo Cullen. We look at his coaching journey, his success with Bordeaux and what his appointment could mean for Leinster's next chapter.

From a memorable night in Galway to the bigger questions facing Irish rugby, there's plenty of optimism, concern and the usual Harpin debate.

🎙️ Featuring Neil “Keego” Keegan and Hugo Gordon.

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Jeff Pagano is joined by Neil “Keego” Keegan to look back on Leinster's 24–18 bonus-point victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium, plus the controversies and debates that followed.

🏉 Leinster's Great Escape – Gibson-Park inspires a comeback after Munster's impressive first half.

⚖️ Furlong Under Fire – The citing involving Gavin Coombes, the video evidence and the reaction from rugby supporters.

💙 Ringrose: The Unsung Hero – Why Garry Ringrose remains so important to Leinster and Ireland.

💪 Super Dan at Number Eight – How did Dan Sheehan fare in his surprise back-row role?

🏆 All-Ireland or All-Leinster League? – Jeff's latest Quick Tap proposes a rethink of the AIL format.

All that plus plenty of interpro banter, a look around the URC and the usual Harpin' analysis from a Leinster supporter's perspective.

Enjoy your rugby wherever you are!

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🏉 Clérmont review

🏉 European roundup

🏉 Kicking off?

🏉 Frawley on fire

🏉 Simply does it

Our guests : 

TOM COLEMAN

NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGAN

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🏉 LEIvCAR review

🏉 URC Round 3 wrap

🏉 Big boots to (Dr) Phil?

🏉 CC contenders

🏉 Format fatigue

Our guests : 

NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGAN

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Apologies Up Front on Apple Podcasts

HUGO GORDON

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🏉 Sharks v Leinster wrap

🏉 Academy & the future

🏉 Weekend roundup

🏉 Munster’s challenges

🏉 Naming rights…and wrongs

Our guests : 

RICHARD MIFSUD

HUGO GORDON

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🏉 Lions v Leinster wrap

🏉 Around the provinces

🏉 Wonder Wallabies

🏉 Pollock. Discuss.

🏉 #StopTheGame

Our guests : 

NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGAN

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Apologies Up Front on Apple Podcasts

JAY LONG

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🏉 The Leinster Listen podcast

🏉 WXV : IRE 36-40 USA

🏉 “Roots & All” 2.0

🏉 Leinster’s prospects

🏉 Tullowgate

Our guests : 

MICK LINNANE

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🏉 A sort of homecoming

🏉 Earning their stripes

🏉 Great expectations

🏉 The other provinces

🏉 Greater rivalries

Our guests : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGAN

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CIAN O’MUILLEOIR

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🏉 Slow starts

🏉 Plenty of positives

🏉 Decisions, decisions

🏉 ABs performance

🏉 Our best XV now

Our guest : RICHARD MIFSUD

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