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The Energia AIL Women’s Final is HERE and this is the episode that sets it all up. 🏉

In our Season 4 finale, host Maeve Óg O’Leary is joined by Railway Union captain Niamh Byrne to break down everything ahead of the biggest game in Irish club rugby: Blackrock College vs UL Bohemian at the Aviva Stadium.

We dive into the defining moments of the season, from Blackrock’s statement win over Bohs in the final round to a dramatic semi-final weekend that saw both finalists pushed to the edge. With both sides finishing level on points and everything on the line, this final is perfectly poised.

Can UL Bohs make history with a three in a row? Or will Blackrock complete their incredible comeback season and reclaim the title?

We break down:

Key matchups that will decide the final

Players to watch, from Chloe Pearse to Ella Durkan

The psychological edge after Blackrock’s recent wins

The biggest storylines shaping the future of the league

Plus, what this season tells us about the growth of women’s rugby in Ireland, from Ennis RFC’s rise to the expansion of the Energia AIL.

Drop your predictions in the comments, who wins at the Aviva?

Heading to the final? This is everything you need to know before kick off.

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The Energia AIL Women's season is reaching its climax - and Episode 7 delivers the biggest talking points yet. 🏉

This week, host Maeve Óg O'Leary is joined by Blackrock College's Trinity Todd (Canada) and Sam Brackett (USA) - two overseas players who left North America behind to experience Irish club rugby firsthand. They share their honest, unfiltered take on life in Ireland, the culture shock of the Energia AIL, and what playing for Blackrock College Women is really like.

We break down all the action from Round 16 and Round 17 of the 2025/26 Women's All Ireland League — including Railway Union's stunning 49-19 win over unbeaten league leaders UL Bohemian, Blackrock's remarkable 34-point turnaround in just seven days, and what Ennis RFC's debut AIL season tells us about the future of women's rugby in Ireland.

With just one round left, the semi-final race is wide open. Who finishes top? Who gets home advantage? We've got the analysis you need.

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The Energia AIL title race is tightening… but one team still hasn’t blinked.

In This Episode:

Maeve Óg O’Leary is joined by Christy Haney to break down Rounds 14 & 15 of the Energia AIL and the table is starting to show clear separation.

UL Bohemian remain perfect.

Blackrock College keep the pressure on.

Railway Union are peaking at the right time.

And Wicklow have thrown a serious curveball into the race.

With dominant scorelines, gritty defensive battles, and standout individual performances, we ask: are the tiers now locked in — or is there one more twist before the knockouts?

🔥 UL Bohemian go 15 from 15 with another ruthless display

💪 Railway Union drop 82 points and look dangerous heading into the run-in

⚫ Blackrock College continue their relentless chase

⚡ Wicklow stun Old Belvedere with a powerful second-half performance

📊 The league table taking real shape as semi-final spots tighten

🎯 Three hat-trick heroes: Leah Tarpey, Clara Barrett & Grace Browne Moran

🎙️ Christy Haney on the AIL as a proving ground and the rise of girls’ rugby

As we enter the closing rounds, the big questions are sharpening:

• Can anyone stop UL before the knockouts?

• Are Blackrock close enough to strike?

• Are Railway peaking at exactly the right time?

• Who grabs the final semi-final spot and with what momentum?

📺 Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJbsJJU7W-M

For Energia AIL highlights, Irish women’s rugby analysis, standout stars and club stories you’re in the right place.

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Episode 5 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here!

Hosted by Maeve Óg O’Leary and joined in studio by Ireland international Eve Higgins, this is our first show of 2026 as we catch up on a huge block of league action and where the Energia All-Ireland League now stands after Round 13.

With nearly two months of rugby to unpack, patterns are emerging, pressure is building, and the race to the Aviva is starting to feel very real.

In This Episode:
🏉 Full Energia AIL Round 13 recap – key results, standout performances and what they mean
🔥 The top four pull clear – UL Bohemian, Blackrock College, Railway Union and Old Belvedere set the pace
⚡ Railway Union’s nine-game winning streak – momentum, confidence and control
📈 UL Bohemian remain unbeaten – can anyone stop them?
📉 Survival pressure builds – Ennis’ huge late away win, Cooke and Tullow under pressure
⭐ Standout Players from Round 13 and recent weeks
🎙️ Eve Higgins on Irish camp, Six Nations build-up and her own Energia AIL journey
💚 Beth Buttimer on her road to the green jersey, injury recovery and rugby inspiration
🔮 Round 14 preview – fixtures, match-ups and what to watch this weekend

If you’re looking for:Energia AIL highlightsIrish women’s rugby analysisPlayer interviews & behind-the-scenes insightWomen’s rugby news in Ireland

You’re in the right place.

Episode 4 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here!

With a massive two-round breakdown of Ireland’s women’s rugby league. Maeve Óg O’Leary is joined by Old Belvedere star Ruth Campbell to unwrap all the festive chaos from Rounds 7 & 8 statement wins, late drama, standout tries, and the players shaping the title race heading into the mid-season break.

In this episode:

💥 Railway Union and UL Bohemian explode with back-to-back emphatic performances

🔥 A jaw-dropping Railway Union rout that lit up Round 7

😮 UL Bohemian pile on the points again with a relentless attack and clinical finishing

🟢 Old Belvedere complete a huge comeback to edge Galwegians in a thriller

📈 Blackrock College keep rolling with dominant wins and big individual showings

⚡ Wicklow bounce back in Round 8 with a seven-try surge

🎙️ Aoibheann Hahessy interview: Ennis insight, season journey & club life

🔮 Round 9 fixtures preview + key storylines to watch

For Energia AIL highlights, Irish women’s rugby analysis, standout stars, and club stories, you’re in the right place.

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Episode 3 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here!

Hosted by Maeve Óg O’Leary and joined this week by UL Bohemian star Alana McInerney, we break down two massive rounds of AIL action with HUGE scores, a FOUR-TRY performance, and one of the biggest shock results of the season.

This episode dives into everything from UL Bohemian’s unbeaten streak to Ennis’ historic Round 6 win, plus exclusive insight from Railway Union’s Hannah Scanlan on life inside one of Ireland’s top women’s rugby environments.

Two rounds. Big storylines. Rising stars. Serious rugby.

💥 98-0 shocker in Round 5 - the biggest statement win of the season

🔥 Emma Donnelly scores FOUR tries as Ennis make history

🟥 UL Bohemian stay UNBEATEN - title race pressure rising

📈 Old Belvedere & Blackrock heat up with back-to-back dominant wins

⚡ Railway Union build momentum with strong attacking performances

🎙️ Interview: Hannah Scanlan on her journey, leadership & club life

🌟 Standout Performers - the names you need to know from R5 & R6

🔮 Round 7 Preview - fixtures, predictions & key storylines

Energia AIL highlights

Women’s rugby analysis

Irish rugby news & player insights

Behind-the-scenes stories from Ireland’s top clubs

Emerging stars in Irish women’s rugby

You’re in the right place.

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Episode 2 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here!

Hosted by Maeve Óg O’Leary and joined this week by Irish Rugby star Niamh O’Dowd, we bring you all the action, insight and personality from the latest rounds of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division and a look inside Niamh’s journey following the Rugby World Cup.

This week was packed with big score lines, breakthrough performances and emerging storylines as the league starts to take shape.

In This Episode:

🏉 Full Round 3 & Round 4 Energia AIL recap - scores, momentum shifts and key table changes

🔥 Galwegians & UL Bohemian continue their unbeaten run – who will blink first?

📉 Ennis face their biggest challenge yet after a tough Round 4

⚡ Railway Union score 99 points - is this the moment their season turns around?

🌍 Niamh O’Dowd joins Maeve to talk life after the Rugby World Cup, mindset, recovery, and what’s ahead this season

⭐ Standout Performers of the Week - top try scorers and game changers

🔮 Round 5 preview - fixtures, rivalries and what to watch out for

If you’re looking for:

1. Energia AIL highlights

2. Irish women’s rugby analysis

3. Player interviews & behind-the-scenes insights

4. Women’s rugby news in Ireland

You’re in the right place.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the brand NEW season of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show, hosted by Maeve Óg O’Leary and joined on today's episode by Anna Caplice.

Recapping a HUGE summer of #WomensRugby from the #WomensRugbyWorldCup, to the Interpros and now BACK to where it all happens, CLUB rugby in the #EnergiaAIL.

In this episode we cover:

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025; record breaking crowds, the Green Wave, the Red Roses and the standout moments

We turn our attention to the Energia AIL Round 1 and 2, hearing about Ennis' dream start and more... including Cooke's best post-match food!

Tune in, you won't want to miss this.

If you’re searching for women’s rugby analysis, Irish rugby news, or Energia AIL highlights, this is your home for it.

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Co-owner of Her Sport, Niamh Tallon, spoke with Darina Dunne, Chairperson of the Irish Physical Activity Alliance (IPAA), about Budget 2026 and how it could shape the future of public health, fitness, and the wellness sector in Ireland. In this insightful conversation, Darina discusses how government policy and fiscal decisions can influence the nation’s approach to physical activity from potential tax relief on gym memberships and funding for community fitness programmes to the broader role of sport and exercise in preventive healthcare.

Irish multi-event athlete Kate O'Connor joins us to reflect on her historic European Indoor bronze medal and what it means to her. She shares insights into her training, mindset, and support as she prepares for the World Championships in China. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of Ireland’s brightest athletes!