Podcast appearances and mentions of ronan o'gara

Joe Molloy is joined by former British & Irish Lion Ronan O'Gara to dig through their final test loss to the Springboks and how the series can be perceived overall. #UniteThePride | @VodafoneIreland

Three-time tourist Ronan O Gara joins Joe to preview the Lions second test in South Africa. @VodafoneIreland #UniteThePride

Three-time tourist Ronan O'Gara joins Richie to preview the Lions' first test clash vs South Africa. @Vodafone Ireland #UniteThePride

Ireland and Munster legend Ronan O'Gara spoke to Joe Molloy about Conor Murray's appointment as Lions captain and La Rochelle's Top14 final loss last weekend.  Sponsored by Vodafone | #UniteThePride

Ireland and Munster legend Ronan O'Gara spoke to Joe Molloy about Conor Murray's appointment as Lions captain and La Rochelle's Top14 final loss last weekend.  Sponsored by Vodafone | #UniteThePride

Sixteen time capped Lion, Ronan O'Gara joins Joe Molloy to reflect on the highlights, and lowlights, of his three tours in red to the Southern Hemisphere. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to reflect on Saturday's Champions Cup reverse versus Toulouse. @Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs

Alan Quinlan speaks to his former Munster and Ireland team mate Ronan O'Gara on the eve of this weekend's Champions Cup Final. O'Gara's La Rochelle side take on Toulouse in Saturday's final at Twickenham. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Ronan O'Gara joined this morning's OTB AM | Live with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Ronan O'Gara joined Friday morning's OTB AM | OTB AM is live with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Louise Galvin joined this morning's OTB AM. OTB AM is live with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

La Rochelle headcoach Ronan O'Gara joined this morning's OTB AM to react to drawing Leinster in the Champions Cup and Zebo's return to Munster. OTB AM is brought to you in association with Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​​

Alex and Ben are joined by one of the greatest players in European rugby history as Ireland legend Ronan O'Gara drops in from idyllic Ile de Re to talk La Rochelle, nerves, the cult of the modern player, and how affected he was by some of the lows in his career. Plus he discusses who he'd pick at 10 for the Lions and what he'll do if Stade Rochelais win the Heineken Cup. 

Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM after another hectic weekend of European action. #OTBAM is brought to you with thanks to Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters

Joe Molloy joined by La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara to talk Heineken Champions Cup and ex-Ireland captain Niamh Briggs who looks ahead to Ireland's Six Nations campaign beginning this weekend @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Ronan O'Gara joins Joe Molloy as his La Rochelle side get set to reenter the Champions Cup fray this weekend. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Ronan O'Gara checked in with Friday's OTB AM. #OTB AM with Gillette UK | #MadeOfWhatMatters

The title is still up for grabs, but Ireland finished on a high with victory over England. Our rugby writers review an enthralling Six Nations campaign with sports editor Tony Leen.

Ronan O'Gara & Alan Quinlan joined this morning's OTB AM to look ahead to Ireland's clash against Italy as the Six Nations resumes tomorrow. OTB AM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am with thanks to Gillette | #MadeOfWhatMatters​​​​​ | #Rugby #SixNations

On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to discuss Ireland's Six Nations campaign to date. Neil is disappointed by the lack of progress the team has made under Andy Farrell, while Luke is concerned with the team's defence as well as the attack. The lads look back on the defeat to France last weekend, with Neil left very impressed with how Les Bleus are building following the addition of Shaun Edwards. The out-half succession plan is a talking point, with both Luke and Neil very enthusiastic about the potential of Leinster youngster Ciaran Frawley. Neil says that Andy Farrell will be under a lot of pressure if things don't improve and that the IRFU should make a call to Ronan O'Gara at the end of the Six Nations. Scotland's collapse against Wales and England's stuttering form is up for discussion too.

Eimear and Fergus are joined in the House of Rugby Ireland studio by Tomás O'Leary to look back on another tough Irish loss in the Six Nations. They discuss that defeat to a fired up French side and we have a class interview with Ronan O'Gara. We also hear from Iain Henderson and Andy Farrell.

Ronan O'Gara joins us to preview Ireland's Six Nations clash vs France. @VodafoneIreland​ #TeamOfUs

Ireland will look to bounce back from last Sunday's defeat to Wales in the Six Nations as they take on France this Sunday at the Aviva Stadium. Alan Quinlan was joined by La Rochelle coach and former Irish International Ronan O'Gara to look ahead to the game. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Ronan O'Gara joins us to preview Ireland's Six Nations clash vs France. @VodafoneIreland​ #TeamOfUs

Episode 21 has arrived! | Jason & Jamie Heaslip are back! | The lads look back on the opening round of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations | The big talking points including THAT red card and THAT missed kick | The positives Ireland can take from their defeat to Wales | A look ahead to Ireland vs France in Dublin this weekend | Ronan O'Gara breaks down Billy Burns' missed kick with fascinating detail | He also takes a close look at O'Mahony's red card and what the future holds for back-rows at the breakdown | Plus much more! | Be sure to subscribe and send any questions to upandunderpod@rugbylad.com

Former Lions teammates Ronan O'Gara & Mike Phillips discuss the Ireland-Wales rivalry and look ahead to this weekend's clash in Cardiff. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy is joined by Ronan O'Gara on this week's Wednesday Night Rugby, as the Six Nations countdown begins. We pick apart Andy Farrell's squad for the opening rounds of the competition, with Johnny Sexton confident he'll be fit to start the opener against Wales on February 7th. @vodafoneireland #TeamOfUs

Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM to break down Ireland's options at 9 & 10 and to talk about the role our scrumhalves play and his experience of trying to sign Jack Crowley from Munster. #OTBAM is brought to you live daily from 7:30am, with thanks to Gillette. #MadeOfWhatMatters

Joe Molloy chats with former Ireland player and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara as we discuss outbreak of COVID-19 in the La Rochelle camp, the suspension of the Champions Cup,  and the appointment of Paul O'Connell as Ireland forwards coach.

Former Ireland player and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara joins Neil Treacy for Monday Night Rugby as we look back on a big weekend of inter-pro derbies.

Joe Molloy joined by La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara to discuss the new Rainbow Cup which will be played in 2021, Head injuries and how to tackle the problem and much more! @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Ronan O'Gara joins Neil for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Ronan O'Gara joins Ger Gilroy to look ahead to Ireland v Scotland tomorrow afternoon, assess how Andy Farrell's side have fared so far in the Autumn Nations Cup and discuss the ongoing Irish rugby contract situation. In association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs

Ronan O'Gara joins Joe for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIre

Former Ireland player and La Rochelle Head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Joe Molloy on the line as we look back on Ireland's win over Wales in the first Autumn International, in the Aviva Stadium, on Friday night. We also look ahead to the England game this weekend, as well as Argentina's triumph over the All-Blacks.

Ronan O'Gara Zooms in from from La Rochelle for this week's Monday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy joined by La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara to look back on the weekend's action as well as the latest news in the world of rugby @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Episode 1 is finally here and it's a Leinster vs Munster special! – Jamie Heaslip chats about this weekend's game and how he remembers guys in the Leinster dressing room selling tickets to Munster fans for the Heineken Cup semi-final back in 2006! – Isa Nacewa on his most memorable Leinster vs Munster moment and the man he thinks could be a future All Blacks coach. – Ronan O'Gara on what he looks for in a good 12 and who's more important for Munster – Snyman or De Allende? – Johann van Graan, Peter O'Mahony and Chris Farrell look ahead to what promises to be an absolute cracker at the Aviva Stadium. Be sure to subscribe and send any questions to upandunderpod@rugbylad.com

Former Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara joins Joe for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB AM. Ger and Eoin were with you this morning, see the full timestamps for the podcast below: 00:00 - OTB AM is live 5:50 When teammates fight 15:40 Sports news with Shane Hannon 21:00 Spurs talk with Martin Lipton 39:30 Sports pages 54:50 Ronan O'Gara 1:14:00 Mike Carlson on Patrick Mahomes' lucrative contract 1:37:15 Nathan Murphy on football and Bryson DeChambeau changing golf OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

Ronan O'Gara joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM to talk reduced sub numbers in rugby, how quarantine could change coaching, and getting back into training with La Rochelle. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

Ronan O'Gara & Matt Williams join Joe for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Keith Wood and Ronan O'Gara for Monday Night Rugby as we discuss the year Keith played at Munster, Ronan's early kicking days and how to regain confidence in a period of bad form. @vodafoneireland #TeamOfUs

Alan Quinlan joined Eoin and Adrian to talk through his 'Greatest Aviva Moment' and scraps with a certain Ronan O'Gara in Munster training! OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

We kicked off the week this morning with another stacked OTB AM!: 0:00 - Ger and Eoin at the top of the show 8:20 - Shane Hannon with the morning's top stories 17:30 - Ger and Eoin look at the back pages - including GAA plans and their financial hit due to COVID-19 42:00 Ronan O'Gara on getting chased out the gate at a match, and his pride at making the Cork Mount Rushmore 1:20:20 Meath's Mount Rushmore - Tommy Rooney and Hector Ó'hEochagáin We'll be back live from 7:30am tomorrow morning. Subscribe to OTB AM on the OTB Podcast Network to get your first sports fix every morning.

Ronan O'Gara joined Ger and Eoin this morning for a chat about having to prove himself to players the hard way during his career, getting chased off a pitch by Dessie Clohessy, and his pride at earning a place on our Cork Mount Rushmore! OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

Ronan O'Gara joined Ger and Eoin this morning for a chat about having to prove himself to players the hard way during his career, getting chased off a pitch by Dessie Clohessy, and his pride at earning a place on our Cork Mount Rushmore! OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

Joe Molloy, Brian O'Driscoll and Ronan O'Gara look back on the historic game between Ireland and the All-Blacks in Soldier Field in 2016. @vodafoneireland #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Brian O'Driscoll and Ronan O'Gara for a retrospective on their entwined Ireland careers. @vodafoneireland #TeamOfUs

On this evening's edition of Monday Night Rugby, Ronan O'Gara & David Humphreys join us to recount their famed battle for the Ireland #10 shirt @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Ronan O'Gara and Peter Stringer as we harken back to the heady days of their famed half-back partnership. @Vodafoneireland #TeamOfUs

Ronan O'Gara talks to Adrian Barry on OTB AM about life under lockdown in France. The Irish legend and La Rochelle coach talks family, books and self-isolation. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball - live weekday mornings from 7:30 am. SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels to watch OTB AM - YouTube - Facebook - Twitter LISTEN to OTB AM - We are live on the GO LOUD app every morning - OTB Sports Radio - available live from 7.30am on our player! PODCAST OTB AM - iTunes - Spotify GET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL 📱 WhatsApp; any videos that might interest us? Or want to send us a voice note - 0879180180.

Rory Best is widely-regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever captains. Entrusted by Joe Schmidt to lead the side that looked on the wane following the 2015 World Cup, Best's inspirational leadership skills and abrasive qualities proved to be the foundation stones for the most successful period in Ireland's history. His first year in charge saw Ireland complete a hat-trick of victories against the southern hemisphere 'Big Three', including leading his side to a first ever victory over world champions New Zealand in Chicago, a feat that etched Best's place in Irish sporting folklore and ended the All Blacks' record-winning streak of 18 Test victories. Ireland's annus mirabilis under Best's captaincy would come in 2018 however, when he led the side to only their third Grand Slam title, culminating with a famous victory over England at Twickenham, and a record-breaking run of 12 successive Test victories. When he steps down as Ireland captain at the age of 37 following the World Cup in Japan, his fourth tournament, history will no doubt also judge Best to be one of their greatest forwards. A hugely-popular figure across the game, Best will finish his career as Ireland's most capped forward, behind only Brian O'Driscoll and Ronan O'Gara in the all-time records, and also made over 200 appearances for his province Ulster. MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY is available in hardback, eBook and audiobook from 5th March 2020.

In a special episode of the Duncan & Duncan Rugby podcast, Ronan O'Gara joins Duncan Casey and Duncan Williams to chat about their old boss, former Munster CEO, the late Garrett Fitzgerald.

A moment that lamented Shane Horgan as a hero of Irish rugby was his 2007 try against England in Croke Park. It was the first time Ireland played England in Croke Park and an emotional day for all. Ronan O'Gara's pinpoint kick saw Horgan use his GAA skills to reach high and catch to slam the ball over the try line, a turning point in the game that secured a historic day in sport. Shane joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast and chatted about this moment and how it felt. He also shared his predictions for this year's Guinness Six Nations, how the squad can shake off the World Cup and his hopes for new coach Andy Farrell. Performance Nutritionist for the IRFU Marcus Shortall also joined in to chat about how the players fuel their bodies for best performance and all the carbs they get to eat on match days. Shane Horgan is an ambassador for Glenisk, the official yogurt of Irish Rugby. Glenisk have an open one-day pop-up restaurant on Monday February 3rd in ‘Tang’ on Dawson Street with all proceeds from the day being donated to Peter McVerry Trust. Glenisk have developed a menu of 15 ‘scrum’-ptious high-protein dishes using the Glenisk range in collaboration with the IRFU Performance Nutrition team. With dishes like Protein Pancakes, slow-cooked Marinated Irish Beef and Vegetarian Falafel, we're drooling already! Listen back to their chat by pressing the play button at the top of the screen. Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis, Saturdays and Sundays from 8am.

Rugby legends Ronan O'Gara and Shane Williams drop into the House of Rugby studio for a chat with Barry Murphy, Andrew Trimble and Jerry Flannery. The gang preview the Guinness Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales, and Matt Williams proves to be a legend during a phone-call forfeit.

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis on a World Cup weekend in disarray. Plus Tony Leen gets Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on how the quarter-final picture is shaping up, as well as his own early struggles at La Rochelle. In association with Nissan Ireland.

Donal Lenihan and Ronan O'Gara join Tony Leen to preview RWC19. Brought to you by the 100% electric Nissan LEAF. - Timing of World Cup suits Southern Hemisphere sides - This weekend’s big opener could also be the final - All Blacks best at timing their run - The big question about England is mental - Green shoots for fitter France? - The humidity factor and handling errors - Cheika has 20 good players. Is that enough? - Ireland back on track but are they undercooked? - Scots will see vulnerabilities in Ireland’s back three And much more…

On this weeks episode of the podcast Matt sat down and spoke with Jason Brennan. Jason is a Psychotherapist and co-author of the book 'Win: Proven Strategies for Success in Sport, Life and Mental Health' . On the show Jason talks about his book, his mission in life, anxiety and depression, the three different types of stress, mental skills, working with sports people such as Ronan O'gara and Dan Carter for the book and so much more! Huge thank you to Jason for giving us his time and coming on the show. It was a pleasure. If you would like to know more about the work Jason does you can visit his website http://thinkwell-ireland.com/ or contact him at Jason@thinkwell-ireland.com Special thanks to our: Sponsors: Niall Reilly- www.rooneymedia.com Supports: Shannon's Hopeline - www.shannonshopeline.ie Magic Minds Podcast Team Matt Burke- Host Kevin Doyle- The Technical Legend Aaron Keogh- Social Media & Promotion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/magic-minds/message

Martin Devlin chats to Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O'Gara on the back of their win last night against the Highlanders which see's them qualify for the Semi-Finals. 

Kieran Read could be playing rugby again soon, the Crusaders assistant coach says.The All Blacks captain has not played for the Crusaders yet this season as he continues to recover from injuries, including back surgery at the end of 2017. Ronan O'Gara says that they do hope to see him take part in the Super Rugby tournament soon.However, there is no set date yet. "I couldn't tell you when he is coming back. He's in the good hands of the medical team here who have been exceptional."O'Gara says they had not expected him to play the first four or five games. He does hope to see him return soon, as he is a good challenge for all involved."He has a brain like very few in the game, and he challenges coaches and players and he just brings the best of standards to the Crusaders, and I think that's why he has the reputation that he has."

With Ireland hoping to beat the All Blacks at home for the first time this Saturday, Murray and Gavan are joined by Irish Examiner columnist Ronan O'Gara to look ahead to the match, recount past tests and chat about the coaching life.

Massive interview with Ronan O'Gara, while Andrew Trimble is joined by Alex Payne and SportsJOE's Pat McCarry to look ahead to Ireland vs. New Zealand

Dervan and Pitcher are back in the first weekend in November for the Weekend Sports Breakfast Podcast - This week, Gary Breen reflects on the news of an impending move by Declan Rice to commit his international future to England.Neil O'Riordan of the Irish Sun looks ahead to the FAI Cup final between Dundalk and Cork City for the FOURTH time.Andy Reid on a new Football programme for transition year students.Dublin Hurler, Liam Rushe on who may be about to succeed Pat Gilroy as Dublin Manager.World Rugby Hall of Famer, Ronan O'Gara on a coaching life and what he expects from Ireland this month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish Examiner sports editor Tony Leen previews the Champions Cup semi-finals with rugby writers Donal Lenihan and Simon Lewis, while Ronan O'Gara joins on the line from Christchurch. Plus Pat Dawson, chief executive of the Irish Travel Agents Association on the Munster hordes travelling to Bordeaux and the potential chaos if both provinces reach the final.

The boys have come back pumped up after a long off-season and get straight back into it, looking at each of the New Zealand Super Rugby's sides chances. They lock in their opening round selections as well as discussing the Blues' trophy cabinet and Ronan O'Gara's craic.

Michael Moynihan reviews the Allianz Hurling League action and looks at those hurlers who have all the tools but struggle to nail a position. And after the euphoria of Paris, Ronan O'Gara and Donal Lenihan come back to reality.

Ronan O'Gara, Stephen Ferris, Rob Penney, Rob Kearney, Hayley O'Connor and Pat McCarry join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.

Ronan O'Gara, Mike McCarthy, James Downey, Jacob Stockdale, Pat McCarry and Philip Condell join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.

John Muldoon, Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin, Exeter's Gareth Steenson, Pat McCarry and Hayley O'Connor join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.

Ian Madigan, Ronan O'Gara, Kevin McLaughlin, Sport24's Lloyd Burnard, Pat McCarry and Hayley O'Connor join host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards.

Ronan O'Gara, James Downey, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards. 1:20: ROG and James on what they looked forward to most about off-season 5:00: ROG on his 1997 holiday to Santa Ponza with the Munster lads 8:25: The perfect way to decide the Lions' Test Series against New Zealand 18:20: We hold our hands up about some early, pessimistic Lions predictions 22:10: Peter O'Mahony or Rory Best for Ireland captain? 30:35: The lads discuss their top moments of the season and ROG speaks about Anthony Foley 35:05: Sean O'Brien's amazing comeback from the brink 37:34: Our wishlist for 2017/18 42:20: James comes straight out and asks ROG about the Munster job

Ronan O'Gara, Isaac Boss, Stephen Ferris, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards. 2:00 - Fez on the reaction in New Zealand to last weekend's win 4:00 - The enormity of the loss of Sonny Bill Williams for the All Blacks 6:30 - ROG on Beauden Barrett's kicking game 9:00 - Should Jordie Barrett take over the kicking duties from his brother? 13:00 - Is picked those inexperienced backs a big risk for Steve Hansen? 14:00 - ROG on the Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell combination 17:24 - The defence from the Lions was outstanding, what did they do well? 23:00 - The guys talk about the Lions taking it easy this week while the ABs are in camp 24:00 - ROG's love of Fergburger in Queenstown 26:30 - Is Warren Gatland going with the same 23 the right call? 30:20 - The Lions discipline and the game you should expect with Romain Poite as referee 35:40 - ROG and Bossy discuss the "immortality beckons" interview with Sean O'Brien after the second test 38:20 - Predictions for the third test 41:30 - Ladbrokes' Hayley O'Connor gives us the best odds for the third test

Ronan O'Gara, Stephen Ferris, Fionn Carr, James Downey, Pat McCarry and guest host Joe Harrington on The Hard Yards. 1:00 - James and Fionn remember their Churchill Cup appearance in '09 2:40 - The boys react to the three changes to the Lions starting XV 4:00 - ROG on the inclusion of both Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell 8:20 - James on what Owen Farrell brings to the number 12 jersey 10:40 - The thinking behind including Sam Warburton ahead of Peter O'Mahony 12:40 - Is it a better team with Warburton ahead of O'Mahony? 15:20 - Whose decision was it to pick Owen Farrell at 12 ahead of Ben Te'o? 18:25 - The sudden importance of Liam Williams to this Lions side 20:10 - ROG on the combination of players on the bench 23:30 - Why how Ireland beat New Zealand is no use to the Lions 29:00 - How big a bearing will French referee Jerome Garces have on the game? 35:00 - Stephen Ferris tells us about golfing and going on the beers in New Zealand 37:00 - The New Zealand team and the guys reaction to the two changes 39:20 - That Kieran Read pass 42:30 - Ferris on Warburton and Itoje being brought into the team 47:21 - Has the New Zealand media gone too far with the criticism of Warren Gatland? 49:31 - Marcus Horan's theory on why the media are going in so hard on Gatland 50:45 - Predictions for All Blacks vs Lions II 54:26 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes with all the odds for the second test

Ronan O'Gara, Kevin McLaughlin, Pat McCarry, Andy Rowe (The Rugby Pod) join host Joe Harrington on the podcast this week. 1.15 - The best golfers in the Irish rugby squad 3:30 - ROG on his young son playing against a giant 13-year-old last week 5:00 - ROG on working alongside Joe Schmidt with Ireland 7:00 - Kev on the first few months working with Schmidt at Leinster 12:00 - Joey Carberry's reaction to his poor performance against USA Eagles 14:50 - ROG on taking part in Ireland training last week, Ringrose impressed 16:30 - Does he have plans to join up with the Irish coaching ticket again? 19:50 - Is there reason to be hopeful about the Lions next few weeks? 21:30 - The selection headaches facing Warren Gatland ahead of the first test 25:00 - What is the difference between Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell? 26:50 - ROG on needing the pressure of goal kicking in a big game 30:00 - Kev on the pack that faces the Maori All Blacks on Saturday 33:00 - A theory why Peter O'Mahony is captaining for the Maori All Blacks game 35:30 - Predictions from ROG, Kev and Pat 38:30 - Andy Rowe from The Rugby Pod tells us about the feeling in New Zealand about the series 41:00 - The issue of referee interpretation is raising its head, the guys discuss it 46:00 - Andy runs us through the Maori All Black starting XV 51:00 - The New Zealand team to face Samoa on Friday and what it tells us about next Saturday 58:45 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes with Lions odds and the best bets for Ascot and the colour of the Queen's hat

Michael Corcoran presents from Rotorua where the Lions are preparing to face the Maoris in the unofficial Fourth Test. He hears from Warren Gatland, Peter O'Mahony, HEad of Lions DIgital Paul Whelan, plus there's Ronan O'Gara and Dan Carter

Ronan O'Gara, Isaac Boss, Mike McCarthy, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. 1:40 - The lads chats about pints at the Rugby Players Ireland award night 6:23 - Isaac Boss talks about his old man cave and ROG tells us about Dan Carter's in Paris 8:30 - The guys' reaction to Ireland drawing Scotland and Japan in their World Cup pool 12:40 - ROG gives his take on all that Jamie Heaslip reaction 'outrage' 15:35 - Isaac Boss talks about some of his friends playing in Japanese rugby 18:46 - Mike talks about playing in Japan with Jonny Wilkinson and Newcastle in 2006 20:10 - Isaac, Mike and Andy discuss the food in Japan 22:00 - Mike names a few of the best up-and-coming second rows in Irish rugby 24:15 - ROG's reaction to extending the residency rule to five years 27:50 - The effect the new rule change will have on recruitment of young players 29:09 - ROG on getting the freedom of Cork, plus Isaac and Mike's reactions to that news 32:27 - Is this the most low key Champions Cup final build-up ever? 34:30 - What Mike and Leinster learned about Clermont in the semi final defeat? 37:17 - Isaac gives great insight into Saracens' Irish coach Mark McCall 40:00 - Mike on the beast that is Maro Itoje 42:23 - Predictions for the Champions Cup Final 43:00 - SportsJOE's Pat McCarry interviews Conor Murray 51:00 - Isaac Boss goes into detail about the extra work a scrum half needs to do to succeed at the highest level 54:55 - Mike on his box-kicking skills 57:10 - Ladbrokes' Hayley O'Connor gives us the latest World Cup odds and a few bets for the Champions Cup final

Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry, host Andy McGeady and Andy Rowe on The Hard Yards. 1:30 - The lads tells us the best players they played with at schools and underage 3:50 - What should young players focus on, size or skills? 8:00 - The biggest advance Irish rugby needs to make improvements 9:55 - "Get back in, you're not ready to train, go away you loser." - ROG on some harsh words about his preparation. 12:35 - Kev reveals how close he was to losing his rugby career at Leinster 17:45 - How the squad reacts when there's uncertainty about players' futures 20:20 - Do players talk about how much money they earn in the dressing room? 23:20 - Kev explains how the negotiation of a new contract actually works 25:50 - ROG on how Brian O'Driscoll helped him during his contract talks with the IRFU 29:00 - The lads on why the grass isn't always greener abroad 32:00 - Will more Irish players move abroad in the next few years? 36:35 - The Rugby Pod's Andy Rowe talks to us about New Zealand's recent injury crisis 41:17 - ROG on his experiences in New Zealand 43:13 - Kev on playing with Ireland in New Zealand 45:50 - Andy Rowe on the key elements in this current All Blacks side 47:50 - "Every picture that's presented to him, he has a solution." - ROG on Beauden Barrett's outstanding qualities 49:20 - Kev talks about the media backlash he got after an incident with Richie McCaw 53:30 - The guys talk about Ian McKinley's call-up to the Italy squad 56:00 - A Pro12 betting preview with Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes

Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady talk Munster, Leinster, media and Mike Ross on The Hard Yards. 1:00 - The Mike Ross appreciation society 3:20 - The task of replacing John Hayes 4:35 - Kev on the impact Mike Ross had on his career 7:07 - What Munster learned from that defeat to Saracens 10:51 - Did Munster have a Plan B? 13:20 - What will Leinster take away from their defeat to Clermont? 15:25 - ROG on the Munster players who drove them on after the Northampton game in 2000 16:40 - Kev's brilliant insight into a broken Leinster dressing room in 2008 20:00 - Ronan's view on Munster's new signings Chris Farrell, James Hart and JJ Hanrahan 24:15 - Kev on Leinster and Munster taking it to the next level and challenging Saracens? 26:28 - Andrew Trimble's refreshingly honest words about how players deal with the media 29:00 - Kev on how the players are prepped for an interview 32:30 - ROG on his dealings with the media 34:50 - ROG on how the media portrayed him during his playing days 38:40 - The boy speak about how obsessed they were with player ratings 42:50 - Do the guys accept that the media and the teams need each other? 48:55 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes on this week's Pro12 action

Ronan O'Gara and Stephen Ferris join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. 0:30 - What player was the most craic on the 2009 Lions tour? 9:00 - ROG and Fez talk about the moment they were called up to the Lions for the first time 12:48 - ROG on how Simon Zebo, Donncha Ryan and Keith Earls are feeling about missing out 15:20 - Ronan and Stephen talk about what they think are biggest surprises in Gatland's squad 18:40 - ROG on Garry Ringrose missing out 21:00 - Ferris on the inclusion of Iain Henderson, and ROG on what he needs to do to take his game to the next level 24:20 - What does the squad tell us about the style of rugby the team will play? 31:30 - The guys tell us about what they know about the Lions captain Sam Warburton 32:46 - ROG tells us about have Paul O'Connell, Martin Johnson and Brian O'Driscoll as Lions captain 35:44 - Champions Cup preview, will the Irish players that missed out on the Lions have a hangover? 38:50 - Munster vs Saracens, ROG on how the Irish side can win that game? 43:33 - ROG on Tyler Bleyendaal's growing influence at Munster 45:00 - Clermont vs Leinster, how can Leinster win that game? 48:13 - Ronan and Stephen's prediction for the two semi finals 50:10 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us odds for the Champions Cup semi final and a bit of Jordie Barrett

Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin and debutant Fionn Carr join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. 01:30 - The guys discuss the Lions front row combination 07:00 - Alun Wyn Jones, Mario Itoje, Devin Toner, Joe Launchbury or George Kruis in the second row? 10:25 - CJ Stander and Billy Vunipola are in, but who takes the number 7 jersey? 15:00 - ROG, Fionn and Kev all agree on who should play at #9 and #10 19:00 - Who plays at outside centre? 20:20 - The left wing position is a difficult one, the boys went with three different choices 24:00 - The argument for and against starting George North 25:30 - Who plays at full back for the Lions? 27:00 - The Irish players that are in a fight to be selected in the squad (Best, Henderson, Zebo, Toner, Earls, Ringrose, Heaslip, O'Mahony, Payne) 34:15 - Bolters! Who is in with an outside chance of making the squad? 39:00 - RugbyWorld's Paul Williams names his Lions starting XV 44:10 - Paul tells us what he thinks Gatland will do with the back row 46:25 - Can the Lions beat New Zealand playing in the Gatland style? 50:40 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us the latest Lions odds

Ronan O'Gara and Geordan Murphy join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on the podcast. Here's what the lads discussed this week. 00:30 - Inside the Racing 92 and Leicester Tigers training camps 05:00 - ROG on James Hart burning him on Instagram 06:20 - ROG on extra training 08:45 - Ronan talk about his upcoming role with Ireland 11:20 - Geordan on his future at Leicester Tigers after a raft of departures from the club 13:50 - Geordan Murphy on Joey Carbery's performance against Wasps and his potential 17:50 - Are Irish provinces good at managing 'wildcard' players? 21:45 - ROG and Geordan on the importance of players like Duncan Williams in a squad 26:50 - Are Leinster and Munster back at the top table of European rugby? 30:00 - Ronan and Geordan on their semi final predictions 32:00 - ROG on visiting the Munster dressing room after their win over Toulouse 35:22 - How can players influence a referee during a game? 38:35 - ROG explains why Mick Galwey was so good with referees 39:14 - Why Martin Johnson wasn't allowed talk to referees at the World Cup in 2003 44:15 - Geordan and ROG on that Willie Le Roux mistake 47:42 - Pat McCarry talks us through this weekend's Pro12 action 50:25 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us a Pro12 accumulator and a few tips for Aintree

Ronan O'Gara, Kevin McLaughlin and Paddy Wallace join SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. 00:30 - The dirtiest players ROG, Kev and Paddy have played against 09:00 - A look back at Ireland's defensive performance against England 11:00 - The guys discuss comparison between Garry Ringrose and Brian O'Driscoll 15:00 - ROG on young players challenging established leaders 18:45 - The huge impact of Luke Fitzgerald's outspoken personality 21:20 - Kev's hilarious story about sharing a hotel room with Keith Gleeson 25:13 - ROG on the French view of this year's Six Nations 31:15 - The Irish players that will definitely be going on the Lions tour 34:15 - ROG on Peter O'Mahony's chances of making the Lions squad 36:00 - Who should be Lions captain? 40:12 - Guinness PRO12 preview 43:15 - Alex Donohue from Ladbrokes on the latest rugby betting odds 46:10 - Ronan O'Gara on the u-turn in the Racing 92 and Stade Français merger

Ronan O'Gara makes his debut on The Hard Yards joining Donncha O'Callaghan, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady. Here's what the lads chatted about. 0:30 - ROG reveals why March is Donncha's favourite time of year 4:50 - Ronan and Donncha's hilarious story about falling out over a wash bag 7:15 - The day was ROG was roasted by the lads in a bleep test 10:55 - The guys talk about how Ireland have to set up their defence on Saturday 17:45 - ROG on what makes Sean O'Brien a really special guy 21:38 - Should Ireland try to get under the skin of Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell? 25:40 - ROG on the tactic of kicking it into the corner rather than taking the points? 31:50 - Ireland vs England predictions 32:40 - Ronan on exactly what's happening with Racing 92 and Stade Francais 36:21 - Donncha on the knock-on effect of the Racing/Stade news in England 40:00 - ROG on Ian Madigan's decision to join Bristol 42:50 - Donncha and ROG on how things have changed for them since Axel Foley passed away

This week there's a slightly sombre note as Lee & Josh mourn the passing of the true legend Joost Van Der Westhuizen; before we then turn it back up to eleven to review the Six Nations weekend, point out two instances of Ronan O'Gara arseholery, dish out the SHIT/GOOD™ ratings and at one point Lee completely loses it over stadium announcers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The best of the north is now down under for a series of mouth watering test matches. Can Ireland pull off the improbable and beat the All Blacks? We ask Les Kiss and Ronan O'Gara exactly that question. England take on the Wallabies in Perth and we look back at the Springboks v Wales clash. IN DEPTH ANALYSIS Inspired by a rucking incident in the England v Australian Barbarians game. Is it possible to ruck without using your boot? We look at alternatives to rucking and the evolution of the breakdown. Another masterclass with Ewen McKenzie. NAME CASHO’S FISH - KEEP 'EM COMING Mark Cashman has taken delivery of two more fighting fish and they need names! The best suggestions from the RuggaMatrix audience will get the nod. The successful names will win for the listener one of our brilliant RuggaMatrix USA caps. Casho already has ‘New Old Mate’ who replaced ‘Old Mate’ after he tragically passed on. Good luck!.