VMTV Rugby Pod

By Virgin Media Originals

Tune in each week as Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams along with some special guests to discuss all the major talking points in rugby union.

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How many episodes does VMTV Rugby Pod have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

VMTV Rugby Pod episodes:

July 23, 2026 VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Eden Park
Alan Quinlan is with Stuart McAvoy to look back on Ireland's defeat in Auckland. Quinlan also gives his thoughts on the positives and negatives over the last couple of weeks.
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26min
July 17, 2026 VMTV Rugby Pod | Ian Madigan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss Ireland against New Zealand
Ian Madigan is with Stuart McAvoy this week as Ireland look to be the first team to defeat the All Blacks in Eden Park since 1994.
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21min
July 17, 2026 Cam Roigard On Ireland, Eden Park Pressure & Dave Rennie's All Blacks | Nations Championship
New Zealand scrum-half Cam Roigard speaks to Stuart McAvoy ahead of the Nations Championship showdown between Ireland and the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Roigard discusses life under new head coach Dave Rennie, New Zealand's fast-paced attacking style, winning Super Rugby with the Hurricanes and his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in Cambridge to becoming an All Black.

He also reflects on being told as a youngster that he wasn't going to improve, his All Blacks debut, his admiration for Jamison Gibson-Park and the challenge Ireland will bring to Auckland.

He also discusses New Zealand's incredible unbeaten record at Eden Park and why no player wants to be remembered as the team that ends that run.

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17min
July 12, 2026 VMTV Rugby Pod | Darren Cave and Stuart McAvoy build-up to Round Two of the Nations Championship
The pod this week sees Darren Cave and Stuart McAvoy look forward to Ireland's game against Japan in the second weekend of the Nations Championship.
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23min
July 04, 2026 VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy look forward to the new Nations Championship
On this week's Pod, Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy preview Ireland's test against Australia in Sydney as they head into the Nations Championship.
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35min
June 25, 2026 Tadhg Furlong on Ireland’s Summer Tour, Injuries & Leadership Ahead of the New Nations Championship
“I Just Want to Play Rugby”

Tadhg Furlong sits down with Virgin Media Sport’s Stuart McAvoy ahead of Ireland’s Nations Championship campaign, beginning July 4th.

Fresh off another title-winning season with Leinster, Furlong opens up on the emotional end to the campaign, the impact of Leo Cullen’s upcoming departure, and what it means to be one of the senior leaders in the Ireland squad.

He also talks about:
🏉 Managing injuries and staying fit into his 30s
🏉 The changing demands of modern rugby
🏉 Ireland’s summer tour and the challenge of Australia and New Zealand
🏉 The next generation stepping up in camp
🏉 Why his focus has never been on flashy moments, but on doing the hard work right

Furlong also reflects on his own standards, what “playing your best” really means, and why, after 86 caps, his love for the game is as strong as ever.
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15min
June 23, 2026 VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy discuss the Irish squad and preview the URC Final
On this week's Pod, Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy breakdown Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for the summer as well as looking ahead to the URC final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park
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25min
June 05, 2026 VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss Andy Farrell's new Ireland contract
Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy react to the big news as Ireland Head coach Andy Farrell signs a contract extension with the IRFU through to the 2031 World Cup.
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27min
May 29, 2026 VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss European and URC rugby
Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy look back at last week’s disappointing European finals for the Irish provinces as well as previewing the URC quarter-finals.
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30min
May 22, 2026 VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy ahead of both European Finals this weekend
Alan Quinlan looks ahead to what is a massive weekend of European rugby for both Leinster and Ulster in Bilbao.
Quinlan previews both matches at the San Mames Stadium with Leinster looking to win a fifth Champions Cup having suffered plenty of heartbreak in recent years as for Ulster it is their first European final since 2012 when they face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup on Friday evening.
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28min

FAQs about VMTV Rugby Pod:

How many episodes does VMTV Rugby Pod have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

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