Neil Treacy brings you the latest news from the world of rugby, in the company of Bernard Jackman and RTÉ's best rugby analysts.
RTÉ Rugby Podcast
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Neil Treacy brings you the latest news from the world of rugby, in the company of Bernard Jackman and RTÉ's best rugby analysts.
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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2026
Disjointed Ireland ready for beast of Eden? | That David Humphreys interview
<p>Ahead of the All Blacks Test in Auckland Hugh Cahill is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, with Neil Treacy dialling in from New Zealand.</p><p>The lads discuss Ireland's patchy performance against Japan and look ahead to the challenge of trying to snap the All Blacks' incredible winning run at Eden Park.</p><p>They also consider the contrast between New Zealand's decisiveness in hiring Dave Rennie and Australia's slow handover from Joe Schmidt to Les Kiss.</p><p>Finally there is an interesting exchange between Bernard and Neil regarding the latter's interview with IRFU performance director David Humphrey's last week.</p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>0:30 Ireland's disjointed outing against Japan. To be expected or a concern?<br>6:45 What is behind the lineout issues? Bernard puts it down to an inability to solve problems on the hoof.<br>12:00 A look at the nascent Dave Rennie All Blacks - lots of talent, lots of speed and very hard to shutdown.<br>14:00 Fitness update on Robert Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman. The team will need to be rejigged but Bernard feels it is essential to get pace of Baloucoune in the XV.<br>20:00 What to do with back row. Can you fit two options on the bench and give Sean Jansen a chance to impact game against his native land?<br>22:00 Bernard confident team well placed to put it up to All Blacks. Andy Farrell gets big performances when he looks for one. All Blacks a work in progress despite Eden Park record.<br>25:45 The contrast between Dave Rennie and Les Kiss situations - why did Australia not give Kiss these three Tests to get up to speed ahead of the World Cup?<br>31:45 David Humphreys interview. Bernard’s comments have been noted by travelling press pack. Neil rejects notion it was a soft interview just because people don’t like the answers.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
July 8, 2026
What we learned from first week of the Nations Championship
<p>Hugh Cahill presents this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast and is joined by Bernard Jackman in studio, while Neil Treacy dials in from his Sydney hotel room.</p><p>The lads dissect Ireland's opening Nations Championship win over Australia and look ahead to Japan this weekend.</p><p>They also take a look at the All Blacks' win over a weakened France and South Africa's ruthless display of force against England.</p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>0'10" Rugby in July - is it strange? How are Ireland feeling at the end of a very long season.</p><p>3'20" How did Australia lose that game? Hugh reckons, like the Cork hurlers, winning isn't a habit yet.</p><p>8'20" Should Australia have taken that late kick at goal amid ongoing issues at half-back?</p><p>12'45" Neil assesses Sam Prendergast's performance as the out-half rebuilds his confidence away from the intense scrutiny of a Six Nations.</p><p>17'10" Ciarán Frawley likely to start against Japan as Andy Farrell set to make an unusual number of changes.</p><p>18'50" All Blacks remain a work in progress under Dave Rennie.</p><p>20'30" England not getting better under Steve Borthwick. Bernard has heard Johann van Graan being sized up as his replacement.</p><p>27'10" Springboks' excellence built on battle stats.</p><p>34'10" Update on Jeremy Loughman and Irsh health ahead of Japan Test.</p><p>36'00" Neil's packing technique versus Moss Keane</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
June 30, 2026
Will the Nations Championship prove to be a success? Philip Doyle RIP
<p>Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson as we preview the start of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign against Australia in Sydney.</p><p>We discuss whether or not the new Nations Championship format will be a success, and discuss some of the travel challenges facing teams in 2026.</p><p>The panel break down a couple of the key selection calls Andy Farrell will be dealing with this week ahead of meeting the Wallabies.</p><p>And we also pay tribute to former Ireland women's head coach Philip Doyle, who died last week, while also discussing the new tweaks to the Champions Cup for next season.</p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>00:00 - Will the Nations Championship improve the game?</p><p>07:45 - Too much travel for teams?</p><p>11:10 - Can Ireland win the Nations Championship?</p><p>20:40 - Who starts at out-half against the Wallabies?</p><p>33:50 - What will the back row look like with Caelan Doris out?</p><p>39:35 - How will the new maul refereeing interpretations affect Ireland?</p><p>44:55 - Philip Doyle RIP</p><p>48:40 - Tweaks to the Champions Cup</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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