It happened again... Ireland have been knocked out of the rugby world cup at the quarter-finals, this time by New Zealand. Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland player Mike Ross and former Munster man Johne Murphy as they pick up the pieces from Saturday's defeat. They look back on the game and what went wrong for Ireland. They look to the future of this team and what comes next with so many players finishing up. And what about Johnny Sexton? Will he return to rugby in some aspect in the future?

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Lindsay Peat is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland player Shane Byrne and by JOE.ie Editor Pat McCarry as they look back on Ireland's ruthless win against Scotland. They chat about Ireland's defensive solidity, the ability to change in-game and how they showed a ruthless side to their game against Scotland. They discuss Peter O'Mahony at 100 caps and why his 'old-man' persona has been key to Ireland at the tournament. Plus, the quarter-final hoodoo, does it exist and how to make sure it doesn't come into play this weekend. Keep doing what they're doing.

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It may have been a break week in the Rugby World Cup for Ireland, but there's still loads to chat about on this week's House of Rugby podcast. Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland and Ulster player Darren Cave and by JOE editor Pat McCarry as they take a retrospective look at the Rugby World Cup so far, Ireland's win over South Africa and look ahead to Ireland's upcoming clash with Scotland. Plus, Pat chats with Ian Madigan about his retirement from rugby, his battles trying to force his way into Ireland's starting XV and gets his thoughts on Ireland at this World Cup.

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Don't say we didn't tell you so...Johne Murphy and Sene Naoupu join Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill in the House of Rugby studio to look back on Ireland's MASSIVE win against South Africa on Saturday night. The look at the biggest moments in the game, Andy Farrell's squad selection that proved vital and how Ireland need to capitalise on such an important win in the tournament. Plus, if these two meet again in the final (which is likely), we outline the reasons why Ireland are clearly favourites.

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Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland and Ulster player Darren Cave, and by JOE.ie Editor Pat McCarry to look back on the second weekend of the Rugby World Cup.They chat about Johnny Sexton, his record-breaking try that pushes him to the top of Ireland's all-time scorers list. But what makes him special? Darren Cave explains what it was like to train with him.They look ahead to the South Africa game next week, what Ireland should be wary of with the Springboks, but why they shouldn't actually fear them at all.Plus, former Ireland player CJ Stander explains why he'll be supporting the boys in green, rather than his homeland of South Africa.

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Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with an 82-8 win over Romania in the heat of Bordeaux. Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland and Munster player Peter Stringer and former Munster and Leicester player Johne Murphy as they look back on the opening weekend of action in France. They analyse the game in full, discuss the difficulty of playing in the heat and debate whether or not Ireland should risk Johnny Sexton against Tonga next week. Plus, who impressed at the weekend? And why we shouldn't be too fearful of France.With thanks to Heineken. Please drink responsibly.

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Munster are the United Rugby Championship winners and Jason has brought in jerseys and trackies for Greg, Pat and Lindsay to wear. After getting us started with 'Stand Up And Fight', Greg and the gang discuss:(1:30) - Munster ending title wait in Cape Town(8:45) - Nerveless Jack Crowley and 'F-bomb' Hodnett(31:10) - Munster's players of the season(34:50) - South African journalist Grand Shub(41:05) - Ireland's World Cup training squad(51:20) - Our end of season awards

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After a wildly dramatic weekend of rugby, Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy are in the House of Rugby studio, and we hear from Lawrence Dallaglio, Ronan O'Gara and Gregory Alldritt. The team discuss:(1:00) Jason and Lindsay on the town(3:00) Lawrence Dallaglio tees us up(5:30) - Champions Cup final review(26:40) - Respect for ROG and what next for Leinster?(52:00) - Ronan O'Gara and Gregory Alldritt(55:00) - Munster vs Stormers URC final preview

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Springbok legend and two-time European Cup winner Bryan Habana joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio for a Champions Cup bumper episode. They discuss URC semi wins for Munster & Stormers, and look ahead to Leinster vs. La Rochelle. They also discuss:(1:00) - Olympic qualification and Sevens scenes(8:20) - Munster's big win, and Crowley's drop goal(17:00) - Keith Earls' recovery and Stormers video celebrations(35:15) - Bryan Habana's career highlights(49:25) - Interview with Brian O'Driscoll(57:45) - Interview with Ronan O'Gara(59:50) - Interview with Jamison Gibson-Park(1:05:00) - Champions Cup preview(1:24:35) - Bryan returns, and some Ice, Ice Baby

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After a huge weekend of quarter final action in the United Rugby Championship, Greg, Lindsay & Jason are in the House of Rugby studio to break it all down. They discuss:(7:15) - Connacht stun Ulster(14:00) - Colm de Buitlear comments after Terenure's AIL win(20:20) - What next for Ulster?(23:45) - Munster's gutsy win(30:10) - Leinster swat Sharks aside(54:05) - Johnny Sexton & Paul O'Connell chats(58:30) - Best rugby players of all time

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