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Fiona Hayes joins Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the final weekend of the Guinness Women's Six Nations as Ireland head to Edinburgh looking for a third away win of the championship. Scott Bemand's side are looking to better their tally of 10 points from last year and consolidate third place in the table. Scotland v Ireland is live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One this Saturday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round 4 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations this weekend and it's Wales this Sunday for Ireland. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the weekend but firstly look back on that Ireland v England game in Cork which for the first 40 minutes was seriously impressive from Ireland.Our live game this weekend is England v Scotland on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media Two from 4.35pm on Saturday.Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Round 3 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations and the Red Roses are coming to Cork! Ireland take on England on Saturday at what's edging towards a sold out Virgin Media Park. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the game as well Scotland v Italy and France v Wales!Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland are looking to get their first win of this Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign thi Sunday in Parma against Italy. Neve Jones is sure to play a key role in any Irish win and she spoke to Stuart McAvoy ahead of the game. The pair also reflected on last week's defeat to France and Neve's career in rugby. Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're into Round 2 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations with Ireland chasing their first win this Sunday in Parma. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to look back on Round 1 including Ireland's defeat to France in Belfast as well as preview all three fixtures this weekend. Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an opening day defeat for Ireland in this Guinness Women's Six Nations as France left Belfast with a 12 point win. Ireland were left to rue missed opportunities to add to their tally with all three conversion attempts missed, in particular the missed attempt after the third try which would have made it all square with 12 minutes to play. Fiona Hayes, Jenny Murphy and Eimear Considine give their post-match reaction from studio here while we also hear from Edel McMahon and Scott Bemand at Ravenhill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and there's a bit of a excitement in the year for Ireland fans! Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the opening weekend as Ireland take on France in Belfast, plus the championship as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations is in the books and it's France's name on the title. Stuart McAvoy is joined by Matt Williams & Ian McKinley to reflect on the final weekend and the championship as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studio podcast for you as Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble and Matt Williams react to Ireland's heavy defeat by France in Dublin and Scotland's nervy win over Wales at Murrayfield. It all means Ireland Grand Slam dreams are gone and the championship is out of their hands going into the final day next Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the penultimate week of the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations and very much the pivotal game of the championship takes place in Dublin this Saturday! Ireland take on France in a game that should decide this year's tournament champions. Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview the game, pay tribute to Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray ahead of their final home game for Ireland and look ahead to other fixtures in Scotland v Wales and England v Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll sat down with Will Dalton this week to discuss Guinness' new partnership with Field of Vision, the pioneers of fan inclusivity, to bring a revolutionary sensory experience to visually impaired fans at this year's Guinness Men's and Women's Six Nations Championships.Will also got Brian's thoughts on this year's championship so far with Ireland's huge game against France very much on the horizon. Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland won their 14th Triple Crown in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon and kept Grand Slam dreams alive, but Wales didn't have make them work for it! A resurgent Welsh team under Matt Sherratt had Ireland on the ropes for long periods at the Principality but Simon Easterby's side found a way to win. Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan were alongside Joe Molloy in studio to react. We also hear from James Lowe, Jamison Gibson-Park and Simon Easterby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We're back for Round 3 of the Guinness Men's Six Nations! Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview Wales v Ireland, Scotland v England and Italy v France! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round 2 is in the books and what a weekend it was in the Guinness Men's Six Nations! Italy's win over Wales has seen Warren Gatland relieved of his duties, England's last-gasp win over France has shaken up the championship while Ireland's victory in Edinburgh means Simon Easterby's side are the solo Grand Slam contenders. Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to discuss all of the above and more in our fallow week episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a bumper Saturday in Round 2 of the Men's Guinness Six Nations as Italy held on to beat Wales for the third time in four years while England got a last-gasp victory over France at Twickenham which shakes up this championship. Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Andrew Trimble were in studio for both games and give their reaction while also previewing Sunday's huge game as Ireland take on the Scots in Murrayfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Kearney, Matt Williams, Shane Horgan and Andrew Trimble give their reaction from pitchside at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland got their 2025 Men's Guinness Six Nations campaign off to the perfect start with a 27-22 win over England on Saturday. We also hear from Simon Easterby, Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris and Maro Itoje as well as having a look ahead to what is a mouth-watering Round 2 next weekend featuring Le Crunch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's back! The Guinness Men's Six Nations kicks off this weekend with games in Paris, Dublin and Edinburgh! Stuart McAvoy is joined by Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan to preview France v Wales, Scotland v Italy and of course, Ireland v England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy speaks to England head coach Steve Borthwick and new captain Maro Itoje at the Guinness Men's Six Nations launch in Rome this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and co-captain Rory Darge each sat down with Stuart McAvoy at the Guinness Men's Six Nations launch in Rome this week to discuss Scotland's ambitions for this year's championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy sits down with Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada and his captain Michele Lamaro at the Guinness Men's Six Nations launch in Rome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations was officially launched today in Rome! Stuart McAvoy sat down with both Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby and captain Caelan Doris in the Italian capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again! The Guinness Men's Six Nations kicks off in just over 2 weeks time and with the squad's named this week, we're back in the studio! Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to preview this year's championship, discuss Ireland's chances and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht back-row Éanna McCarthy speaks to Stuart McAvoy having been named Ireland captain in today's squad announcement for the upcoming U20 Six Nations Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy sits down with Ireland U20 head coach Neil Doak following today's squad announcement for upcoming U20 Six Nations Championship. It's a first Six Nations campaign for Doak who replaces the hugely successful Richie Murphy who led Ireland to back-to-back Grand Slams during his time in charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to reflect on Ireland's tight win over Australia on Saturday and look back on the Autumn Nations Series as a whole.Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland wrapped up their Autumn Nations Series with a 22-19 win over Australia. Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan to react to the game plus we hear from Andy Farrell & Joe Schmidt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan have their say on Ireland's narrow win over Australia and the Autumn Nations Series as a whole from the gantry of a noisy Aviva Stadium as Cian Healy is celebrated on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt sat down with Stuart McAvoy ahead of his return to the Aviva Stadium this Saturday as Ireland take on the Wallabies in the final game of this Autumn Nations Series.Ireland v Australia is live on Virgin Media One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cian Healy will be become Ireland's most capped international rugby player this Saturday when he comes off the bench against Australia. His 134th cap will move him one clear of Brian O'Driscoll and cement his place as a true great of Irish rugby. The 37-year-old spoke to Stuart McAvoy on his career and life outside rugby ahead of the historic feat.Watch Ireland v Australia live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview the final game of this Autumn Nations Series in Dublin with Joe Schmidt's Wallabies coming to town! The lads talk team news, predictions and more! Watch Ireland v Australia live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One this Saturday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Madigan, Matt Williams and Andrew Trimble react to Ireland's 52-17 win over Fiji in Dublin. We also hear from Andy Farrell, Bundee Aki and Caelan Doris who spoke to Tommy Martin after the full-time whistle at the Aviva Stadium.Watch the Autumn Nations Series live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our commentary team of Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan give their reaction to Ireland's win 52-17 win over Fiji from the Aviva Stadium gantry.Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I truly believe we're the best team in the world."Mack Hansen sits down with Stuart McAvoy for an in-depth chat ahead of Ireland v Fiji this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy for your midweek pod ahead Ireland v Fiji this Saturday! The lads discuss the Ireland 10 situation with the news that Sam Prendergast gets the start this week. They also chat Fiji, Australia, England and more!Watch Ireland v Fiji this Saturday live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Kearney, Matt Williams & Shane Horgan give their post-match analysis to Ireland's nervy 22-19 win over Argentina in Dublin. We also hear from Andy Farrell, Felipe Contepomi, Caelan Doris and Joe McCarthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commentary team of Dave McIntyre and Alan Quinlan give their reaction from the gantry to Ireland's narrow win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy just over 48 hours ahead of Ireland v Argentina this Friday night. The lads have their final say on last Friday's disappointing performance and result v the All Blacks, discuss Andy Farrell's selection to face Los Pumas, and give their prediction for the weekend ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris sat down with Stuart McAvoy on the Monday morning after Friday night's defeat to New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Doris gave a sense of the mood in the camp, what went wrong against the All Blacks the review process and the threats of Argentina this Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dust has just about settled on Ireland's 23-13 defeat at the hands of New Zealand on Friday night at the Aviva. Rob Kearney was in studio for us on the night and having had the weekend to reflect on the match, he joins Stuart McAvoy on the VMTV Rugby Pod to discuss what went wrong for Ireland on the night. Rob also has his say on whether Andy Farrell will make many changes with Argentina in town this Friday.Watch the Autumn Nations Series and the Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan react in studio to New Zealand's 23-13 win over Ireland in Dublin in the Autumn Nations Series. The panel question Ireland's tactics in the game, what the result means for the group given Andy Farrell's imminent sabbatical with the Lions, and question was it the first time this squad missed Johnny Sexton in a big test. We also hear from Andy Farrell plus Ireland captain Caelan Doris and All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, while Andrew Trimble shares his thoughts from pitchside at the Aviva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A disappointing night for Ireland at the Aviva.Match commentators Dave McIntyre & Alan Quinlan give their reaction from the gantry after full-time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy sits down with New Zealand back Damian McKenzie ahead of Friday night's mouth-watering clash at the Aviva Stadium between Ireland and the All Blacks!McKenzie was about that match-winning kick against England, his kick procedure, the relationship with Beauden Barrett, working with Scott Robertson and whether New Zealand fear Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks in Dublin! What a way to kick-off the Autumn Nations Series at the Aviva Stadium! Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to preview the mouth-watering clash on the VMTV Rugby Pod!Ireland v New Zealand is live on Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play this Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's New Zealand-born scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park speaks to Stuart McAvoy ahead of this Friday's opening Autumn Nations Series test against the All Blacks. Speaking from Ireland's training camp in Portugal, the Leinster man discusses his journey to become an Irish international, how he feels playing against his birth country, his drive to improve and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Farrell named his squad for the Autumn Nations Series today so the VMTV Rugby Pod is back ahead of the November fixtures. Stuart McAvoy is joined by Matt Williams & Alan Quinlan to discuss the Ireland squad, the World Rugby laws to be used in the tests, and Joe Schmidt's Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Rugby Women's Head Coach Scott Bemand sat down with Stuart McAvoy ahead of his side's WXV1 campaign which kicks off this weekend against New Zealand in Vancouver.Bemand also discussed changes in his coaching team, improving standards in the women's set-up, the return of Eimear Considine and targets for the season ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster and Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey spoke to Stuart McAvoy at the Munster Rugby Awards to reflect on his last year for club and country.The 25-year-old also discussed his battle for the 9 jersey in red and green with Conor Murray, and his relationship with the 10s in Billy Burns and Jack Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster Rugby vice-captain Aoife Corey spoke to Stuart McAvoy on the last 12 months of her career, becoming vice-captain, working with Fiona Hayes and the current state of women's rugby in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster and Ireland outhalf Jack Crowley sat down with Stuart McAvoy at the Munster Rugby Awards to look back on the last 12 months of his career. Crowley discussed being the man to replace Johnny Sexton, his growth over the last year and the highs and lows of last season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.