Harpin' On Rugby

Along with some of our contributors, we mark the occasion of our 500th episode by sharing why we love rugby, Leinster & harpin'.Guests :NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsCONOR CRONINCIARÁN DUFFYPost to Post blogDAVID CORDIALHUGO GORDON

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsIRELAND : 15 Jamie Osborne 14 Robert Baloucoune 13 Garry Ringrose 12 Stuart McCloskey 11 James Lowe 10 Jack Crowley 9 Jamison Gibson‑Park  1 Jeremy Loughman 2 Dan Sheehan 3 Tadhg Furlong 4 Joe McCarthy 5 James Ryan 6 Tadhg Beirne 7 Josh van der Flier 8 Caelan Doris (c)  16 Ronan Kelleher 17 Tom O'Toole 18 Finlay Bealham 19 Nick Timoney 20 Jack Conan 21 Craig Casey 22 Ciarán Frawley 23 Tommy O'BrienENGLAND : 15 Freddie Steward 14 Tommy Freeman 13 Ollie Lawrence 12 Fraser Dingwall 11 Henry Arundell 10 George Ford 9 Alex Mitchell1 Ellis Genge 2 Luke Cowan‑Dickie 3 Joe Heyes 4 Maro Itoje (c) 5 Ollie Chessum 6 Tom Curry 7 Ben Earl 8 Henry Pollock16 Jamie George 17 Bevan Rodd 18 Trevor Davison 19 Alex Coles 20 Guy Pepper 21 Sam Underhill 22 Jack van Poortvliet 23 Marcus SmithGuinness Six Nations 2026 - Round 3Saturday, February 21, 2026Twickenham Stadium KO 2:15pmLive on : RTÉ2Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)AR1: Pierre Brousset (FFR)AR2: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)FPRO: Mike Adamson (SRU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : CIARÁN DUFFYPost to Post blogIRELAND : 15 Jimmy O'Brien 14 Robert Baloucoune 13 Garry Ringrose 12 Stuart McCloskey 11 James Lowe 10 Sam Prendergast 9 Craig Casey1 Jeremy Loughman 2 Dan Sheehan 3 Tom Clarkson 4 Joe McCarthy 5 James Ryan 6 Cian Prendergast 7 Caelan Doris (c) 8 Jack Conan16 Ronan Kelleher 17 Tom O'Toole 18 Tadhg Furlong 19 Edwin Edogbo 20 Tadhg Beirne 21 Nick Timoney 22 Jamison Gibson‑Park 23 Jack CrowleyITALY : 15 Lorenzo Pani 14 Louis Lynagh 13 Tommaso Menoncello 12 Leonardo Marin 11 Monty Ioane 10 Paolo Garbisi 9 Alessandro Fusco1 Danilo Fischetti 2 Giacomo Nicotera 3 Simone Ferrari 4 Niccolò Cannone 5 Andrea Zambonin 6 Michele Lamaro (c) 7 Manuel Zuliani 8 Lorenzo Cannone16 Tommaso Di Bartolomeo 17 Mirco Spagnolo 18 Muhamed Hasa 19 Federico Ruzza 20 Riccardo Favretto 21 David Odiase 22 Alessandro Garbisi 23 Paolo Odogwu Guinness Six Nations 2026 - Round 2Saturday, February 14, 2026Aviva Stadium KO 2:15pmLive on : Virgin Media 1Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)   AR1: Matthew Carley (RFU)   AR2: Luc Ramos (FFR)   TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)   FPRO: Tual Trainini (FFR)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : HUGO GORDONIRELAND : 15 Jamie Osborne 14 Tommy O'Brien 13 Garry Ringrose 12 Stuart McCloskey 11 Jacob Stockdale 10 Sam Prendergast 9 Jamison Gibson‑Park  1 Jeremy Loughman 2 Dan Sheehan 3 Tom Clarkson 4 Joe McCarthy 5 Tadhg Beirne 6 Cian Prendergast 7 Josh van der Flier 8 Caelan Doris (c)  16 Ronan Kelleher 17 Andrew Milne 18 Finlay Bealham 19 James Ryan 20 Jack Conan 21 Nick Timoney 22 Craig Casey 23 Jack CrowleyFRANCE : 15 Thomas Ramos 14 Théo Attissogbe 13 Nicolas Depoortere 12 Yoram Moefana 11 Louis Bielle‑Biarrey 10 Matthieu Jalibert 9 Antoine Dupont  1 Jean‑Baptiste Gros 2 Julien Marchand 3 Dorian Aldegheri 4 Charles Ollivon 5 Mickaël Guillard 6 François Cros 7 Oscar Jegou 8 Anthony Jelonch  16 Peato Mauvaka 17 Rodrigue Neti 18 Régis Montagne 19 Hugo Auradou 20 Emmanuel Meafu 21 Leni Nouchi 22 Baptiste Serin 23 Kalvin GourguesGuinness Six Nations 2026 - Round 1Thursday, February 5, 2026Stade de FranceKO 8:10pmLive on : Virgin Media 1Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU)AR1: Angus Gardner (RA)AR2: Jordan Way (RA)TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)FPRO: Richard Kelly (NZR)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLeinster : 15 Andrew Osborne 14 Joshua Kenny 13 Rieko Ioane 12 Ciarán Mangan 11 Ruben Moloney 10 Charlie Tector 9 Luke McGrath (c)1 Jerry Cahir 2 John McKee 3 Andrew Sparrow 4 RG Snyman 5 Brian Deeny 6 Max Deegan 7 Scott Penny 8 Diarmuid Mangan16 Gus McCarthy 17 Alex Usanov 18 Niall Smyth 19 Conor O'Tighearnaigh 20 Josh Ericson 21 Will Connors 22 Fintan Gunne 23 Hugo McLaughlinEdinburgh : 15 Harry Paterson 14 Malelili Satala 13 Wes Goosen 12 James Lang 11 Duhan van der Merwe 10 Ross Thompson 9 Ben Vellacott1 Boan Venter 2 Jerry Blyth‑Lafferty 3 Paul Hill 4 Callum Hunter‑Hill 5 Glen Young 6 Ben Muncaster 7 Freddy Douglas 8 Magnus Bradbury (c)16 Harri Morris 17 Mikey Jones 18 Ollie Blyth‑Lafferty 19 Tom Dodd 20 Connor Boyle 21 Charlie Shiel 22 Cammy Scott 23 Piers O'ConorBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 - Round 11Saturday, January 31, 2026Aviva StadiumKO 5:30pmLive on : Premier Sports 1, URC.tvReferee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)AR 1: Eoghan Cross (IRFU) AR 2: Shane Gaughan (IRFU)TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLeinster: 15 Ciarán Frawley 14 Joshua Kenny 13 Garry Ringrose 12 Charlie Tector 11 James Lowe 10 Harry Byrne 9 Fintan Gunne1 Jack Boyle 2 Gus McCarthy 3 Niall Smyth 4 RG Snyman 5 James Ryan 6 Alex Soroka 7 Will Connors 8 Caelan Doris (c)16 Rónan Kelleher 17 Jerry Cahir 18 Andrew Sparrow 19 Brian Deeny 20 Diarmuid Mangan 21 Scott Penny 22 Luke McGrath 23 Ruben MoloneyConnacht : 15 Sam Gilbert 14 Shane Jennings 13 Harry West 12 Cathal Forde 11 Finn Treacy 10 Josh Ioane 9 Caolin Blade1 Billy Bohan 2 Dylan Tierney‑Martin 3 Sam Illo 4 Josh Murphy 5 Darragh Murray 6 Cian Prendergast (c) 7 Paul Boyle 8 Sean Jansen16 Eoin de Buitléar 17 Denis Buckley 18 Jack Aungier 19 Joe Joyce 20 Sean O'Brien 21 Ben Murphy 22 Jack Carty 23 Bundee AkiBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 - Round 10Saturday, January 24, 2026Dexcom StadiumKO 5:30pmLive on : Premier Sports 1Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU)AR 1: Andrew Brace (IRFU)AR 2: Tomás O'Sullivan (IRFU)TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLeinster: 15 Jimmy O'Brien 14 Tommy O'Brien 13 Garry Ringrose 12 Robbie Henshaw 11 Joshua Kenny 10 Harry Byrne 9 Jamison Gibson-Park1 Jack Boyle 2 Rónan Kelleher 3 Tadhg Furlong 4 RG Snyman 5 James Ryan 6 Max Deegan 7 Josh van der Flier 8 Caelan Doris (c)16 Dan Sheehan 17 Jerry Cahir 18 Thomas Clarkson 19 Joe McCarthy 20 Scott Penny 21 Luke McGrath 22 Sam Prendergast 23 Rieko IoaneBayonne : 15 Cheikh Tiberghien 14 Tom Spring 13 Sireli Maqala 12 Manu Tuilagi 11 Yohan Orabe 10 Joris Segonds 9 Herschel Jantjies1 Ignacio Calles 2 Lucas Martin 3 Junior Tagi 4 Ewan Johnson 5 Lucas Paulos 6 Alexandre Fischer 7 Arthur Iturria (c) 8 Nika Lomidze16 Facundo Bosch 17 Emosi Tumania 18 Emerick Setiano 19 Alvaro Garcia Iandolino 20 Baptiste Heguy 21 Manex Ariceta 22 Guillaume Martocq 23 Victor HannounInvestec Champions Cup 25/26 - Round 4Saturday, January 17, 2026Stade Jean DaugerKO 3:15pmLive on : Premier Sports 2Referee : Luke Pearce (Eng)AR 1 : Joe James (Eng)AR 2 : Jonathan Healy (Eng)TMO : Stuart Terheege (Eng)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLeinster: 15. Ciaran Frawley, 14. Tommy O'Brien, 13. Rieko Ioane, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. Joshua Kenny, 10. Sam Prendergast, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park, 1. Paddy McCarthy, 2. Dan Sheehan, 3. Tom Clarkson, 4. Joe McCarthy, 5. James Ryan, 6. Jack Conan, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Caelan Doris (c)16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Jerry Cahir, 18. Andrew Sparrow, 19. Diarmuid Mangan, 20. Max Deegan, 21. Luke McGrath, 22. Harry Byrne, 23. Andrew OsborneLa Rochelle: 15. Dillyn Leyds, 14. Jack Nowell, 13. Jules Favre, 12. Simeli Daunivucu, 11. Davit Niniashvili, 10. Ihaia West, 9. Nolann le Garrec, 1. Reda Wardi, 2. Tolu Latu, 3. Uini Atonio, 4. Charles Kante Samba, 5. Will Skelton, 6. Oscar Jegou, 7. Levani Botia, 8. Grégory Alldritt (c)16. Quentin Lespiaucq, 17. Louis Penverne, 18. Aleksandre Kuntelia, 19. Kane Douglas, 20. Kirill Fraindt, 21. Thomas Berjon, 22. Antoine Hastoy, 23. Nathan BollengierInvestec Champions Cup 25/26 - Round 3Saturday, January 10, 2026Aviva StadiumKO 5:30pmLive on : Premier Sports 1Referee: Matthew Carley (Eng)AR1: Adam Leal (Eng)AR2: John Meredith (Eng)TMO: Ian Tempest (Eng)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLeinster: 15. Ciarán Frawley, 14. Tommy O'Brien, 13. Hugh Cooney, 12. Charlie Tector, 11. Joshua Kenny, 10. Sam Prendergast, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter, 2. Dan Sheehan (c), 3. Thomas Clarkson, 4. Joe McCarthy, 5. Brian Deeny, 6. Diarmuid Mangan, 7. Will Connors, 8. Jack Conan16. Gus McCarthy, 17. Jack Boyle, 18. Rabah Slimani, 19. Conor O'Tighearnaigh, 20. Max Deegan, 21. Josh van der Flier, 22. Luke McGrath, 23. Harry ByrneConnacht: 15. Sam Gilbert, 14. Chay Mullins, 13. David Hawkshaw, 12. Bundee Aki, 11. Finn Treacy, 10. Josh Ioane, 9. Matthew Devine, 1. Denis Buckley, 2. Dylan Tierney-Martin, 3. Finlay Bealham, 4. Joe Joyce, 5. David O'Connor, 6. Josh Murphy, 7. Cian Prendergast (c), 8. Sean Jansen16. Eoin de Buitlear, 17. Billy Bohan, 18. Fiachna Barrett, 19. Darragh Murray, 20. Paul Boyle, 21. Ben Murphy, 22. Harry West, 23. Cathal FordeBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 - Round 9Saturday, January 3, 2026Aviva StadiumKO 5:30pmLive on : TG4, Premier Sports 1 & URC.tvReferee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)AR 1: Keane Davison (IRFU)AR 2: Chris Lough (IRFU)TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelLEINSTER :15. Ciarán Frawley 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Rieko Ioane  12. Robbie Henshaw  11. James Lowe  10. Harry Byrne  9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter 2. Rónan Kelleher  3. Thomas Clarkson  4. Joe McCarthy  5. James Ryan  6. Max Deegan  7. Josh van der Flier  8. Caelan Doris (c)16. John McKee 17. Paddy McCarthy 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Diarmuid Mangan 20. Scott Penny 21. Fintan Gunne 22. Charlie Tector 23. Andrew OsborneMunster: 15. Shane Daly; 14. Calvin Nash, 13. Tom Farrell, 12. Alex Nankivell, 11. Thaakir Abrahams; 10. Jack Crowley, 9. Craig Casey; 1. Michael Milne, 2. Lee Barron, 3. Michael Ala'alatoa; 4. Edwin Edogbo, 5. Tom Ahern; 6. Tadhg Beirne (C), 7. Jack O'Donoghue, 8. Gavin Coombes.​Replacements: 16. Diarmuid Barron, 17. Jeremy Loughman, 18. John Ryan, 19. Jean Kleyn, 20. Fineen Wycherley, 21. Paddy Patterson, 22. Dan Kelly, 23. John HodnettBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 - Round 8Friday, December 26, 2025Thomond ParkKO 7:45pmLive on : Premier Sports 1 & URC.tvReferee: Peter Martin (IRFU)AR 1: Keane Davison (IRFU)AR 2: Andrew Fogarty (IRFU)TMO: Mark Patton (IRFU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER :15. Ciarán Frawley 14. Joshua Kenny 13. Rieko Ioane12. Charlie Tector 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Luke McGrath1. Jack Boyle 2. Gus McCarthy 3. Rabah Slimani4. Brian Deeny5. James Ryan 6. Alex Soroka 7. Scott Penny 8. Jack Conan (c)16. Dan Sheehan 17. Paddy McCarthy 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Joe McCarthy20. Max Deegan 21. Fintan Gunne 22. Harry Byrne 23. Ruben Moloney ULSTER15. Jacob Stockdale 14. Rob Baloucoune 13. Jude Postlethwaite12. Stuart McCloskey 11. Werner Kok 10. Jack Murphy 9. Nathan Doak1. Angus Bell  2. Tom Stewart 3. Tom O'Toole 4. Harry Sheridan5. Charlie Irvine 6. David McCann 7. Nick Timoney (c) 8. Juarno Augustus 16. John Andrew 17. Sam Crean 18. Scott Wilson 19. Joe Hopes20. Bryn Ward 21. Conor McKee 22. Jake Flannery 23. Ethan McIlroyBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 - Round 2Friday, December 19, 2025Aviva StadiumKO 7:45pmLive on : TG4, Premier Sports 1 & URC.tvReferee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)AR 1: Andrew Fogarty (IRFU)AR 2: Tomás O'Sullivan (IRFU)TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLEINSTER :15. Jimmy O'Brien14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Rieko Ioane 12. Robbie Henshaw11. James Lowe 10. Harry Byrne 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Paddy McCarthy 2. Rónan Kelleher 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Joe McCarthy5. James Ryan 6. Jack Conan 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris (c)16. Dan Sheehan 17. Jack Boyle 18. Thomas Clarkson 19. Diarmuid Mangan20. Max Deegan 21. Luke McGrath 22. Sam Prendergast 23. Ciarán FrawleyLEICESTER TIGERS15 Freddie Steward 14 Adam Radwan 13 Will Wand12 Solomone Kata 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins 10 Billy Searle 9 Tom Whiteley1 Nicky Smith 2 Jamie Blamire 3 Joe Heyes 4 Cameron Henderson5 Harry Wells 6 James Thompson 7 Tommy Reffell (c) 8 Joaquin Moro16 Finn Theobald Thomas 17 Archie van der Flier 18 Will Hurd 19 Tom Manz20 Sam Williams 21 Ollie Allan 22 Orlando Bailey 23 Joseph WoodwardInvestec Champions Cup 25/26 - Round 2Friday, December 12, 2025Mattioli Woods Welford RoadKO 8pmLive on : Premier Sports 1Referee - Pierre Brousset (Fra)AR1 - Vincent Blasco Baque (Fra)AR2 - Julien Caulier (Fra)TMO - Tual Trainini (Fra)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O'Brien 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Ciarán Frawley 11. Jordan Larmour 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Paddy McCarthy 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. RG Snyman 5. Joe McCarthy 6. Jack Conan 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris (c)16. Rónan Kelleher 17. Jack Boyle 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Diarmuid Mangan 20. Max Deegan 21. Luke McGrath 22. Harry Byrne 23. Rieko IoaneHARLEQUINS : 15. Cameron Anderson, 14. Cassius Cleaves, 13. Oscar Beard, 12. Luke Northmore, 11. Cadan Murley (c), 10. Jarrod Evans, 9. Will Porter#1. Boris Wenger, 2. Jack Walker, 3. Harry Williams, 4. Kieran Treadwell, 5. Stephan Lewies, 6. Zach Carr, 7. Will Evans, 8. Tom Lawday16. George Turner, 17. Will Hobson, 18. Pedro Delgado, 19. Joe Launchbury, 20. Lucas Schmid, 21. Lucas Friday, 22. Jamie Benson, 23. Bryn BradleyInvestec Champions Cup 25/26 - Round 1Saturday, December 6, 2025Aviva StadiumKO 5:30pmLive on : Premier Sports 1Referee : Craig Evans (WRU)AR1 : Adam Jones (WRU)AR2 : Ben Breakspear (WRU)TMO : Keith David (WRU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Our guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O'Brien 14. Joshua Kenny 13. Hugh Cooney 12. Ciarán Frawley 11. Jordan Larmour 10. Harry Byrne 9. Fintan Gunne1. Jack Boyle 2. Gus McCarthy 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. Brian Deeny 5. Diarmuid Mangan 6. Alex Soroka 7. Scott Penny 8. Max Deegan (c)16. John McKee 17. Jerry Cahir 18. Rabah Slimani 19. RG Snyman 20. Josh Ericson 21. Luke McGrath 22. Charlie Tector 23. Ruben MoloneyDRAGONS : 15 Angus O'Brien (c) 14 Cai Evans 13 David Richards 12 Aneurin Owen  11 Huw Anderson 10 Tinus de Beer 9 Rhodri Williams1 Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths 2 Oli Burrows 3 Robert Hunt 4 Seb Davies 5 Matthew Screech 6 Ryan Woodman 7 Thomas Young 8 Mackenzie Martin16 Will Austin 17 Wyn Jones 18 Owain James 19 Levi Douglas 20 Shane Lewis-Hughes 21 Niall Armstrong 22 Joe Westwood 23 Ewan RosserUnited Rugby Championship 25/26 - Round 6Friday, November 28, 2025Rodney Parade, NewportKO 7:45pmLive on : TG4, Premier Sports 1, URC.tv Referee: Morne Ferreira (SARU)AR 1: Craig Evans (WRU)AR 2: Lucas Yendle (WRU)TMO: Chris Allison (SARU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : HUGO GORDONIRELAND :15. Mack Hansen 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Bundee Aki 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. James Ryan 5. Tadhg Beirne 6. Ryan Baird 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris (c)16. Rónan Kelleher 17. Paddy McCarthy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Cian Prendergast 20. Jack Conan 21. Craig Casey 22. Jack Crowley 23. Tom FarrellSOUTH AFRICA : 15 Damian Willemse 14 Canan Moodie 13 Jesse Kriel 12 Damian de Allende 11 Cheslin Kolbe 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 9 Cobus Reinach 1 Boan Enter 2 Malcolm Marx 3 Thomas du Toit 4 Eben Etzebeth 5 Ruan Nortje 6 Siya Kolisi (c) 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit 8 Jasper Wiese16 Johan Grobbelaar 17 Gerhard Steenekamp 18 Wilco Louw 19 RG Snyman 20 Kwagga Smith 21 Andre Esterhuizen 22 Grant Williams 23 Manie Libbok Quilter Nations Series - Round 4Saturday, November 22, 2025Aviva Stadium, DublinKO 5:40pmLive on : RTÉ2, TNT Sports 1Referee: Matthew Carley (Eng)AR1: Karl Dickson (Eng)AR2: Christophe Ridley (Eng)TMO: Andrew Jackson (Eng)FPRO: Dan Jones (Eng)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsIRELAND : 15. Mack Hansen 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Robbie Henshaw 12. Stuart McCloskey 11. James Lowe 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Park 1. Paddy McCarthy 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. James Ryan 5. Tadhg Beirne 6. Ryan Baird 7. Caelan Doris (c) 8. Jack Conan 16. Rónan Kelleher 17. Andrew Porter 18. Thomas Clarkson 19. Nick Timoney 20. Cian Prendergast 21. Craig Casey 22. Jack Crowley 23. Bundee AkiAUSTRALIA : 15. Max Jorgensen 14. Filipo Daugunu 13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 12. Len Ikitau 11. Harry Potter 10. James O'Connor 9. Jake Gordon1. Angus Bell 2. Matt Faessler 3. Allan Alaalatoa 4. Jeremy Williams 5. Tom Hooper 6. Rob Valetini 7. Fraser McReight 8. Harry Wilson (c)16. Billy Pollard 17. Tom Robertson 18. Zane Nonggorr 19. Nick Frost 20. Carlo Tizzano 21. Ryan Lonergan 22. Tane EdmedQuilter Nations Series - Round 3Saturday, November 15, 2025Aviva Stadium, DublinKO 8:10pmLive on : RTÉ2, TNT Sports 1Referee: Karl Dickson (Eng)AR1: Pierre Brousset (Fra)AR2: Adam Leal (Eng)TMO: Ian Tempest (Eng)FPRO: Dan Jones (Eng)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsIRELAND : 15. Jamie Osborne 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Tom Farrell 12. Robbie Henshaw 11. Jacob Stockdale 10. Jack Crowley 9. Craig Casey1. Andrew Porter 2. Rónan Kelleher 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. James Ryan 5. Tadhg Beirne 6. Ryan Baird 7. Nick Timoney 8. Caelan Doris (c)16. Gus McCarthy 17. Paddy McCarthy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Cian Prendergast 20. Jack Conan 21. Caolin Blade 22. Sam Prendergast 23. Jimmy O'BrienJAPAN : 15. Yoshitaka Yazaki 14. Kippei Ishida 13. Dylan Riley 12. Charlie Lawrence  11. Tomoki Osada  10. Seungsin Lee 9. Naoto Saito  1. Kenta Kobayashi 2. Kenji Sato 3. Shuhei Takeuchi  4. Epineri Uluiviti  5. Warner Dearns  6. Ben Gunter   7. Kanji Shimokawa   8. Faulua Makisi 16. Shodai Hirao  17. Ryosuke Iwaihara  18. Keijiro Tamefusa  19. Jack Cornelsen  20. Michael Leitch  21. Shinobu Fujiwara  22. Shinya Komura  23. Yuya Hirose Quilter Nations Series - Round 2Saturday, November 8, 2025Aviva Stadium, DublinKO 12:40pmLive on : RTÉ2, TNT Sports 3Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Ita)AR1: Andrea Piardi (Ita)AR2: Federico Vedovelli (Ita)TMO: Matteo Liperini (Ita)FPRO: Eric Gauzins (Fra)ALSOSPAIN V IRELAND XVSat Nov 8, 4pm, Rugbypass.tv IRELAND XV : 15. Michael Lowry 14. Robert Baloucoune 13. Jude Postlethwaite 12. Dan Kelly 11. Shayne Bolton 10.Harry Byrne 9. Ben Murphy1. Michael Milne 2. Tom Stewart (c) 3. Tom O'Toole 4. Evan O'Connell 5. Darragh Murray 6. Alex Soroka 7. Ruadhan Quinn 8. Paul Boyle16. Lee Barron 17. Alex Usanov 18. Scott Wilson 19. Diarmuid Mangan 20. David McCann 21. Nathan Doak 22. Cathal Forde 23. Zac WardWhere to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : JAY LONGIRELAND : 15. Jamie Osborne 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Stuart McCloskey 11. James Lowe 10. Jack Crowley 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan (c) 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. James Ryan 5. Tadhg Beirne 6. Ryan Baird 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Jack Conan16. Ronan Kelleher 17. Paddy McCarthy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Iain Henderson20. Caelan Doris 21. Craig Casey 22. Sam Prendergast 23. Bundee AkiNEW ZEALAND : 15.  Will Jordan 14.  Leroy Carter 13. Quinn Tupaea 12. Jordie Barrett 11. Caleb Clarke 10. Beauden Barrett 9. Cam Roigard1. Ethan de Groot 2. Codie Taylor 3. Fletcher Newell 4. Scott Barrett (c) 5. Fabian Holland 6. Simon Parker 7. Ardie Savea 8. Peter Lakai16.  Samisoni Taukei'aho 17. Tamaiti Williams 18. Pasilio Tosi 19. Josh Lord 20.  Wallace Sititi 21. Cortez Ratima 22. Leicester Fainga'anuku 23.  Damian McKenzieGallagher Cup Test MatchSaturday, November 1, 2025Soldier FieldKO 8:10pm Irish time  Live on : Virgin Media One, TNT Sports 2Referee: Pierre Brousset (FFR)Assistant Referee 1: Karl Dickson (RFU)Assistant Referee 2: Luc Ramos (FFR) TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)FRPO: Dan Jones (RFU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Hugo McLaughlin 14. Joshua Kenny 13. Hugh Cooney 12. Charlie Tector 11. Andrew Osborne 10. Harry Byrne 9. Luke McGrath (c)1. Jerry Cahir 2. John McKee 3. Rabah Slimani 4. Brian Deeny 5. Diarmuid Mangan 6. Max Deegan 7. Scott Penny 8. James Culhane16. Bobby Sheehan 17. Alex Usanov 18. Andrew Sparrow 19. RG Snyman 20. Alex Soroka 21. Will Connors 22. Fintan Gunne 23. Caspar GabrielZEBRE : 15 Lorenzo Pani 14 Mirko Belloni 13 Giulio Bertaccini 12 Marco Zanon 11 Albert Einstein Batista 10 Giacomo Da Re 9 Thomas Dominguez1 Muhamed Hasa 2 Giovanni Quattrini 3 Matteo Nocera 4 Franco Carrera 5 Leonard Krumov (c) 6 Giacomo Ferrari 7 Samuele Locatelli 8 David Odiase16 Tommaso Di Bartolomeo 17 Paolo Buonfiglio 18 Marcos Gallorini 19 Giacomo Milano 20 Giovanni Licata 21 Migael Prinsloo 22 Martin Roger Farias 23 Luca MorisiBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 Rd 5Saturday, October 25, 2025Aviva StadiumKO 5:30pm Irish time  Live on : Premier Sports 1, URC.tvReferee: Ian Kenny (SRU)AR 1: Stuart Gaffikin (IRFU)AR 2:  Andrew Fogarty (IRFU)TMO: Colin Brett (SRU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCLICK HERE FOR INFO ON SOLDIER FIELD PLAYCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Our guest :NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLeinster: J Osborne; T O'Brien, G Ringrose; R Henshaw, J Lowe; S Prendergast, J Gibson-Park; P McCarthy, R Kelleher, T Furlong; RG Snyman, J Ryan; A Soroka, J van der Flier, J Conan (capt).Replacements: D Sheehan, A Porter, T Clarkson, B Deeny, M Deegan, S Penny, F Gunne, C Frawley.Munster: S Daly; A Smith, T Farrell, D Kelly, T Abrahams; J Crowley, E Coughlan; M Milne, D Barron, J Ryan; E Edogbo, F Wycherley; T Beirne (capt), J O'Donoghue, B Gleeson.Replacements: L Barron, J Loughman, R Foxe, J Kleyn, G Coombes, P Patterson, JJ Hanrahan, A Nankivell.Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)AR 1: Peter Martin (IRFU)AR 2:  Jonny Erskine (IRFU)TMO: Stefano Penne (FIR)

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : CIARÁN DUFFYhttps://posttopost.sport.blogLEINSTER : 15. Jamie Osborne 14. Jimmy O'Brien 13. Robbie Henshaw 12. Ciarán Frawley 11. James Lowe 10. Harry Byrne 9. Fintan Gunne1. Paddy McCarthy 2. Rónan Kelleher 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Brian Deeny 5. Ryan Baird 6. Alex Soroka 7. Josh van der Flier (c) 8. Max Deegan 16. Gus McCarthy 17. Jack Boyle 18. Thomas Clarkson 19. Diarmuid Mangan 20. James Culhane 21. Luke McGrath 22. Hugh Cooney 23. Joshua KennySHARKS : 15 Edwill van der Merwe 14 Ethan Hooker 13 Jurenzo Julius 12 Lukhanyo Am 11 Makazole Mapimpi 10 Jean Smith 9 Jaden Hendrikse1 Simphiwe Matanzima 2 Fez Mbatha 3 Ruan Dreyer 4 Jason Jenkins 5 Marvin Orie 6 Phepsi Buthelezi 7 Emmanuel Tshituka 8 Vincent Tshituka (c)16 Bongi Mbonambi 17 Dian Bleuler 18 Vincent Koch 19 Bathobele Hlekani 20 Nick Hatton 21 Ross Braude 22 Siya Masuku 23 Francois VenterBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 Rd 3Saturday, October 4, 2025Loftus Versfeld Stadium, PretoriaKO 5:30pm Irish time  Live on : Premier Sports 1, URC.tvReferee: Craig Evans (WRU)AR 1: Keane Davison (IRFU)AR 2:  Dan Carson (IRFU)TMO: Keith David (WRU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O'Brien 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Hugh Cooney 12. Robbie Henshaw 11. Andrew Osborne 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Luke McGrath (c)1. Paddy McCarthy 2. Gus McCarthy 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. Brian Deeny 5. Ryan Baird 6. Alex Soroka 7. Will Connors 8. Max Deegan16. John McKee 17. Jack Boyle 18. Rabah Slimani 19. Diarmuid Mangan 20. Scott Penny 21. James Culhane 22. Fintan Gunne 23. Ciarán FrawleyBULLS :15 Devon Williams 14 Sebastian de Klerk 13 David Kriel 12 Harold Vorster 11 Stravino Jacobs 10 Keagan Johannes 9 Embrose Papier1 Gerhard Steenekamp 2 Johann Grobbelaar 3 Mornay Smith 4 N JV Rensburg 5 JF van Heerden 6 Marcell Coetzee 7 Mpilo Gumede 8 JJ Theron16 Juann Else 17 Alulutho Tshakweni 18 Francois Klopper 19 Sintu Manjezi 20 Nama Xaba 21 Zak Burger 22 Stedman Gans 23 Willie le RouxBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 Rd 2Saturday, October 4, 2025Loftus Versfeld Stadium, PretoriaKO 5:30pm Irish time  Live on : Premier Sports 1, URC.tvReferee: Adam Jones (WRU)AR 1: Sean Miller (SARU)AR 2:  AJ Jacobs (SARU)TMO: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Keego returns to look ahead to Friday's URC season opener as Leinster's title defence beginsOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O'Brien 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Robbie Henshaw 12. Ciarán Frawley 11. Jordan Larmour 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Luke McGrath (c)1. Jack Boyle 2. Gus McCarthy 3. Rabah Slimani 4. Diarmuid Mangan 5. Brian Deeny 6. Ryan Baird 7. Scott Penny 8. James Culhane16. John McKee 17. Paddy McCarthy 18. Andrew Sparrow 19. Max Deegan 20. Will Connors 21. Fintan Gunne 22. Harry Byrne 23. Hugh CooneySTORMERS :  15 Wandisile Simelane 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Ruhan Nel (c), 12 Dan du Plessis, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Jurie Matthee, 9 Stefan Ungerer1 Vernon Matongo 2 André-Hugo Venter 3 Neethling Fouché 4 Adré Smith 5 JD Schickerling 6 Paul de Villiers 7 Ben-Jason Dixon 8 Evan Roos 16 JJ Kotze, 17 Olly Reid, 18 Zachary Porthen, 19 Ruben van Heerden, 20 Ruan Ackermann, 21 Marcel Theunissen, 22 Dewaldt Duvenage, 23 Clinton SwartBKT United Rugby Championship 25/26 Rd 1Friday, September 26, 2025DHL Stadium, Cape TownKO 6pm Irish time  Live on : Premier Sports 1Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)AR 1: Sean Muller (SARU)AR 2:  Stephan Geldenhuys (SARU)TMO: Adam Jones (WRU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

I'm joined by Tom Coleman to look ahead to Leinster's 25/26 campaign.

Ailbhe O'Nolan from the excellent Mudder Rucker pod joins me to look ahead to the upcoming Rugby World Cup over in England where you definitely don't want to be missing leg day...This pod finally brings Harpin Season 6 to a close, we'll be taking a break from recording for a few weeks but if you follow our Substack we'll keep the weekly 80+ columns going every Wednesday.Our guest : AILBHE O'NOLANMudderRucker podcastMudderRucker YouTube

Our guest : MARK JACKSONWhere to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT, LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLIONS : 15 Hugo Keenan 14 Tommy Freeman 13 Huw Jones 12  Bundee Aki 11 Blair Kinghorn 10 Finn Russell 9 Jamison Gibson-Park1 Andrew Porter 2 Dan Sheehan 3 Tadhg Furlong 4 Maro Itoje 5 James Ryan 6 Tadhg Beirne 7 Tom Curry 8 Jack Conan16 Rónan Kelleher 17 Ellis Genge 18 Will Stuart 19 Ollie Chessum 20 Jac Morgan 21 Ben Earl 22 Alex Mitchell 23 Owen FarrellWALLABIES : 15 Tom Wright 14 Max Jorgensen 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 12 Len Ikitau 11 Dylan Pietsch 10 Tom Lynagh 9 Nic White1 James Slipper 2 David Porecki 3 Taniela Tupou 4 Nick Frost 5 Will Skelton 6 Tom Hooper 7 Fraser McReight 8 Harry Wilson (capt).16 Billy Pollard 17 Angus Bell 18 Zane Nonggorr 19 Jeremy Williams 20 Langi Gleeson 21 Tate McDermott 22 Ben Donaldson 23 Andrew KellawayQatar Airways Lions Men's Test Series - 3rd testSaturday, August 2, 2025Accor Stadium, SydneyKO 11am Irish time  Live on : Sky SportsReferee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)AR1 : Ben O'Keeffe (NZ)AR2 : Andrea Piardi (Ita)TMO: Marius Jonker (SA)FPRO: Richard Kelly (NZ)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Our guests…CIAN O'MUILLEOIRDAVID CORDIALWhere to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT, LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLIONS : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Tommy Freeman 13. Huw Jones 12. Bundee Aki 11. James Lowe 10. Finn Russell 9. Jamison Gibson-Park 1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Maro Itoje (c) 5. Ollie Chessum 6. Tadhg Beirne 7. Tom Curry 8. Jack Conan16. Ronan Kelleher 17. Ellis Genge 18. Will Stuart 19. James Ryan 20. Jac Morgan 21. Alex Mitchell 22. Owen Farrell 23. Blair KinghornWALLABIES : 15 Tom Wright; 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Harry Potter; 10 Tom Lynagh, 9Jake Gordon1 James Slipper, 2 David Porecki, 3 Allan Alaalatoa; 4 Nick Frost, 5 Will Skelton; 6 Rob Valetini, 7 Fraser McReight, 8 Harry Wilson.16 Billy Pollard, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Tom Robertson, 19 Jeremy Williams, 20 Langi Gleeson, 21 Carlo Tizzano, 22 Tate McDermott, 23 Ben Donaldson.Qatar Airways Lions Men's Test Series - 2nd testSaturday, July 26, 2025KO 11am Irish time  Melbourne Cricket GroundLive on : Sky SportsReferee: Andrea Piardi (Ita)AR1: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)AR2: Ben O'Keeffe (NZ)TMO: Eric Gauzins (Fra)FPRO: Marius Jonker (SA)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE