This is The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast.

Stephen Byrne talks to James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, Tom Crotty from Carlow RFC and Paddy Browne from Tullow RFC.

Tullow were beaten by Wicklow in the league, they had targeted the three games over the Christmas period, and with the loss, Paddy Browne says they face an uphill battle in this part of the season, he says the team is not clicking at the moment. 

They take on Suttonians this weekend who are third on the table. There were a number of games cancelled in Tullow due to the  weather. The women's team are in action against Old Belvedere.

Carlow came up just short against Bective, Carlow had injuries and illness to contend with in the run up the games. The seconds also lost their game, they had to be shuffled around as the first team needed a few of them. They take on Wicklow this weekend which will be a tough game.

We also have all the women's and youths' updates and fixtures.

We also chat Leinster and Munster ahead of their Champions Cup games this weekend.