Podcasts about Six Nations

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Ireland squad is named for the upcoming Women's Six Nations campaign.Why it's so much better for the Ireland squad to be represented by the four provinces, and not just dominated by Leinster,And how Portugal came from a "black hole" to a first trophy in more than 20 years.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton spoke with Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, captain Erin King, & players Eve Higgins, Beibhinn Parsons & Stacey Flood at the Six Nations squad announcement.The team builds towards the opening fixture in Twickenham vs England on the 11th of April.Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, new central contracts for four Ireland players - but the future of one key internationals remains up in the air.Gerry Thornley on Ireland's attacking evolution during the Six Nations,Should England break the Cheika emergency glass and bring in a new head coach 18 months out from the World Cup?And Scott Bemand's Ireland future decided ahead of the Women's Six Nations.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Scotland captain Rory Lawson joins Andy Burke for a lookback on Scotland's performance against Ireland as well as discussing Scotland's stand out players in the Six Nations. Was it Scotland's best ever performance against Ireland in Dublin? What impact might Jack Dempsey leaving Warriors have on Scotland? Plus they review Edinburgh in the URC – as they continue to struggle, has something got to change?

Si vous suivez le rugby et le Tournoi des Six Nations, vous avez remarqué que chaque équipe a son emblème : le chardon pour l'Écosse, la rose pour l'Angleterre, le trèfle pour l'Irlande, nous évidemment le coq, mais le Pays de Galles, lui, c'est le poireau. Sans doute le plus bizarre et le moins glamour de tous. Et pourtant du côté de Cardiff, le poireau, c'est plus qu'un légume, car c'est grâce à lui que le Pays de Galles a remporté une des plus grandes batailles de son histoire. Dans "Ah Ouais ?", Florian Gazan répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête. Un podcast RTL Originals.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Arthur O'Dea and Daniel Pitcher join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as Joanna Byrne has stepped down as co-chair of Drogheda United, while Scott Bemand has named his squad for the Women's Six Nations starting next month. Bemand also has extended his contract as Ireland coach. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of the Champions League to run through!The Newsround is brought to you by Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Buy online at viagraconnect.ie subject to suitability following pharmacist consultation.

Dans l'actualité sportives des derniers jours - Avec 4 victoires en cinq matches, le 15 de France conserve son titre au Tournoi des Six Nations ; les Matildas en demie finale de la coupe d'Asie féminine conte la Chine ; rencontre très attendue entre le PSG et Chelsea au match retour de huitième de finales de la Ligue Des Champions.

What was the most impressive win of the 2026 Six Nations? The biggest upset? Who was the best player? Ugo is joined by John Barclay and Sam Warburton to wrap up the tournament as France are crowned champions once again. They discuss THAT winning kick from Thomas Ramos and ask if Louis Bielle-Biarrey is now more important to France than Antoine Dupont. England scored seven tries in Paris but lost for a fourth time, what positives can Steve Borthwick take from their worst championship in the Six Nations era? Sam picks out the four players Wales should build their team around as they sign off with a win in Cardiff. Scotland finished without any silverware and failed to beat Ireland again, so can it still be considered a successful championship? And after the pain of Paris on the opening weekend, do Ireland take home the title of most improved team during the Six Nations?

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales hooker Scott Baldwin and rugby journalist Alex Bywater to reflect on the 2026 Six Nations, the players of the tournament and Wales's win over Italy

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the full reaction to Ireland's massive Six Nations win over Scotland at the weekend.Is Steve Borthwick safe after a defiant display against France, or could the RFU call in emergency cover as England head coach,Matt Williams on the one glaring issue in rugby after the Six Nations,And a pair of ex-Munster coaches create history in the Rugby Europe Championship.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to rate the weekend's sporting action which saw Ireland lift the Triple Crown but get pipped at the post by France following a last-minute penalty kick to win the Championship. The weekend also had an exciting penultimate weekend of the Football Leagues which saw Kerry comprehensively overcome Mayo and Armagh forge a comeback over Dublin. Arsenal also extended their lead in the Premier League with a late win over Everton while Manchester City could only get a 1-1 draw against West Ham. We apologise for the sound issues within this podcast. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson reflect on a dramatic final day of the Six Nations.France clinch the Six Nations title thanks to a long-range Thomas Ramos penalty with the clock in the red against England. But it was so close to being Ireland's title, after their win over Scotland. Chris speaks to Tommy Bowe and Andy Nicol in Dublin about a day when both teams hoped they'd lift the crown.

Lauren Salter is joined by former Wales international James Hook, Scrum V writer Gareth Griffiths and Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby Dave Reddin after Wales' 31-17 win against Italy. Steve Tandy's side ended their Six Nations campaign on a high with an impressive win over Italy, ending a three-year Six Nations losing streak. The team reflect on Wales' first win in the competition in 1,099 days, assess Tandy's impact as head coach and discuss the latest with the union's plans to cut a region.

Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey & Hugh Farrelly for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is with Optimum Nutrition. #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #RugbySUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to a special Six Nations weekend Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton.It's a bumper review of the final round of the Six Nations reaction.We'll hear from the Ireland camp, including head coach Andy Farrell & doube-try scorer Tommy O'Brien, England head coach Steve Borthwick & a disappointed Gregor Townsend...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Episode 297 - We dive right in with tourney time! We talk about the final four for the World Baseball Classic, Six Nations final week and the Wooden Spoon, Bubble teams and AI final four predictions, PA High School Basketball and we wrap with a look back at the Top 10 hits from March 15, 1983...all this and the usual fun!

Grâce à une pénalité de dernière minute de Thomas Ramos, le XV de France a battu l'Angleterre samedi soir (48-46) et remporté le Tournoi. Les Bleus signent même un doublé qu'ils n'avaient plus réalisé depuis 2007. Malgré tout, des questions demeurent. Un podcast présenté par Léa Leostic avec Renaud Bourel, Alex Bardot et Guillaume Dufy.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

John Duggan is joined by Adrian Barry for this Sunday's Newsround!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey & Hugh Farrelly for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is with Optimum Nutrition. #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #RugbySUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join00:18:23.10100:36:33.26200:56:36.125

What's up everyone and welcome back to another episode of Unseen Incidents. We're returning to Tottenham this week, who now look in serious danger of the drop after a succession of bad results and red cards. What would relegation do to the club? How would they retool for life in the championship? Who would be sold, who would stay? And how could they reestablish themselves as a Premier League side?Then we open up the Burn Book, this week discussing the Six Nations, being told off by your child's teacher, and LinkedIn influencers.Thanks for listening!

This week on The Kickabout, (for one week only) we stopped being an alternative to the main stream and actually became “the stream”. As for our Six Nations Judgement Day Special, we were joined by our third former England Captain and World Cup Winner of the year so far… Lawrence ‘The Thing' Dallaglio was on the show to preview Super Saturday.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Andy Burke and team react to Scotland's defeat in Dublin as Ireland retain Triple Crown

It's a Triple Crown but no title for Ireland as an epic Six Nations comes to an end. Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien run through Ireland's defeat of Scotland and try to some up a truly memorable Chsmpionship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Ireland face Scotland for a Triple Crown decider in Dublin, RTE Sports' Jacqui Hurley talks Brendan through the final day of the most unpredictable Six Nations in years. Jacqui outlines the unlikely path through which – if Ireland win with a bonus point, and France fall short against England in Paris – the championship is still to play for.

It's our big Super Saturday preview as Chris arrives in Paris and we link up with the BBC Scotland pod team of Tom English and Andy Burke who have made it to Dublin. Darcy Graham's comments about Ireland being ‘there for the taking' have caused a stir. Is this a sign Scotland believe they can finally end their long wait for victory over Ireland? How will they cope without the talismanic Gregor Brown? Is Finn Russell about to cement his legacy as one of Scotland's greatest players by delivering a Triple Crown or even a Six Nations title? England fly-half Fin Smith gives an honest assessment of England's struggles and how the adversity has has impacted. He also addresses the exchange with captain Maro Itoje in Rome and what the mindset needs to be heading into the Stade de France this weekend. We also grab a word with Ashy who explains the difference between a Steve Borthwick gameplan and framework and what you need to beat France in Paris.

Eddie has joined Frank in the world of teaching, but he isn't sure that his colleagues are big fans of him. A bad week in the Champions League for English sides looks like it's getting worse, but have the early stages of NFL free agency thrown up any major signings? And India win the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup as England continue to struggle in the Six Nations. Plus, Eddie still loves 'The Pitt', but he is a bit frustrated with some of the writing. And Frank tries to convince Eddie that Guy Ritchie actually makes good movies. 

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.It's a bumper preview for the final round of the Six Nations tomorrow.We'll hear from the Ireland camp, as well as a number of OTB regulars, as Andy Farrell's side can snatch the title from the jaws of... well, not winning the title.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Reporter, Joe Caulfield speaks to Scottish fans ahead of the Six Nations match between Scotland and Ireland in Dublin tomorrow.

We go again! It's round five of the Six Nations - Super Saturday. Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look back at what has been a superb tournament, and consider how the last lap might go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former England and Leicester player, and now one of the most coveted attack coaches in the game, Sam Vesty joins Bigs for a deep dive into the state of modern attacking rugby. The lads give their take on England's misfiring attack and kicking strategy, why they're struggling to convert chances in the 22, and whether confidence or system is the bigger issue. Vesty also talks about player connections in coaching, the impact of Premiership rugby on international readiness, and the growing trend of utility backs in the modern game. From Ireland's layered attacking shape to Scotland's impressive Six Nations form and France's apparent chaos that somehow produces magic, the conversation breaks down what makes the best attacks tick. Bigs and Rob also take a look at the final round of Six Nations and preview what promises to be a nervous day with the Championship and Wooden Spoon up for grabs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the final instalment of our guide series, and this week Chris, Tom and GRO are transporting you to Paris. They discuss their favourite memories of watching rugby in the French capital. Tom recalls Brian O'Driscoll's hat-trick at the Stade de France and why it's memorable for all the wrong reasons. GRO tells us about Sir Gareth Edwards' favourite spot in the city and how he spent an evening with the legendary scrum-half and Jean-Claude Skrela. Where does the atmosphere at the Stade de France rank amongst the other Six Nations venues? And what's the one you thing you shouldn't do in Paris according to GRO?

As Wales welcome Italy to Cardiff for their final Six Nations match of 2026, Lauren Salter is joined by Wales head coach Steve Tandy and former internationals Jon Davies, Tom Shanklin and Alex Cuthbert.

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ireland set to bring back the big guns for the Six Nations showdown with Scotland,Why Brian O'Driscoll feels the Wales game was an opportunity missed for Jacob Stockdale,And why France-England may be tough on the eyes...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On this episode of "Tailgate on the Quad," Kevin and Ciarnan return with technical difficulties and dive headfirst into St. Patrick's Day festivities with their Irish Bracket—crowning the most iconic Irish thing. The hosts debate everything from Michael D. Higgins' famous Bernese Mountain Dogs to the international powerhouse Guinness, alongside Irish staples like Kerrygold butter, St. Patrick's and St. Stephen's Day, the Gaelic Athletic Association, and discuss some history including Michael Collins and the IRA.  0:00:00 – Welcome back, St. Patrick's Day preview, and camera woes 0:06:00 – College football roster spending: LSU, Texas Tech, and NIL talk 0:12:00 – NCAA eligibility battles and transfer controversies: Trinidad Chambliss case 0:18:00 – South Carolina Gamecocks optimism vs. reality; Penn State parallels 0:24:00 – Ohio State president scandal, the evolution of college sport scandals, and Penn State sues MLB Draft League team 0:30:00 – Irish Bracket introduction: Michael D. Higgins' Dogs vs. Fighting Irish, Guinness debate 0:36:00 – Kerrygold vs. Ciarnan, Irish holiday faceoff: St. Patrick's Day vs. St. Stephen's Day 0:42:00 – Potato chips vs. Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), Michael Collins vs Irish language 0:48:00 – Wolf Tones vs Boston, Temple Bar vs Aer Lingus Classic, IRA vs Lucky Charms 0:54:00 – Jameson vs IRA, Guinness vs Kerrygold, St. Patrick's Day vs GAA, deep bracket upsets 1:00:00 – Irish bracket semifinals: Michael Collins vs Jameson, Guinness vs GAA, championship matchup 1:06:00 – Guinness wins: Irish bracket recap, St. Patrick's Day plans, Six Nations rugby & episode close

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Tom English and Andy Burke are on the road again at Oriam discussing Gregor Townsend's team selected to face Ireland at the Aviva in Dublin in the fifth round of the Six Nations. Can Scotland end their Ireland hoodoo? Will they front up? Has Townsend chosen the right bench configuration? Do Scotland require a similar performance to the match against France? Scotland have lost their past 11 matches against Ireland, have not won in Dublin since 2010 and have never won four games in a Six Nations campaign so should Ireland be more worried than they've ever been? Lest we forget, no Scottish club or international team have ever won at the Aviva in Dublin. Tom and Andy have you covered.

Thursday's Off the Ball Newsround comes to you on an evening where Andy Farrell has named his final Six Nations team of 2026, ahead of Scotland's visit to Dublin on Saturday afternoon. The racing festival at Cheltenham continues, while Troy Parrott was on the scoresheet against Czech opposition tonight in the Conference League.This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Chris is in Verona to assess the mood in the England camp after three successive defeats. Is the shirt weighing heavy on the players? Will we see a new gameplan in Paris? We hear from Steve Borthwick on all this and the exchange between Maro Itoje and Fin Smith in Rome. Ollie Chessum talks about the ‘hurt' he felt after losing his starting place, and he explains how the players and coaches are as tight as ever despite recent results. We also catch up with our England centurion to get his take on matters. Danny outlines what he wants to see from Ben Spencer this weekend as England look to avoid losing four matches in the Six Nations for the first time.

Prince William is reportedly determined to see the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor fully resolved before he becomes king — even if that means allowing the legal system to examine the case openly.Sources cited by Radar Online say the Prince of Wales believes the controversy has dragged on far too long and that the monarchy cannot afford to carry unresolved questions into the next reign. One insider said William views Andrew as “toxic” to the future of the institution and wants the matter confronted directly rather than quietly managed behind palace walls.At the same time, new rumors continue to circulate that King Charles the Third could step down because of the strain surrounding the scandal and his ongoing health concerns. Royal insider Deep Crown cautions that abdication would strip Charles of the legal protections that come with the Crown, suggesting a regency would be a far more likely constitutional path if the King were to step back from active duties.Meanwhile, the Wales family has also fueled speculation about Prince George's future education after visiting Marlborough College, while Princess Anne drew praise online for joking about a near-hug with Scotland's rugby captain during the Six Nations.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.Royal Books:William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Tonight's Off the Ball Newsround centres around a packed week of Champions League action, with Manchester City's visit to Real Madrid and Chelsea's game with PSG being the pick of the bunch. Cheltenham racing festival also continues, and Ireland continue to prepare for their final Six Nations game with Scotland on Friday night. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Burnie and Ashley discuss rugby, Six Nations, Scotland's possible Triple Crown, sad injuries, Iran's new supreme leader, Disney is a churro company, pastry math, earphones on planes, bizarre time zones, and time machine safety protocols.

Absolute chaos in the Six Nations this week and we're here for it. Jim, Goodey and Producer Rob react to one of the wildest rounds the tournament has ever seen: Italy's historic first-ever win over England in Rome, piling the pressure on Steve Borthwick, Scotland producing a sensational 50-point performance to blow France away at Murrayfield, and Ireland grinding out a tough win over Wales in Dublin. The lads dig into what's gone wrong for England, how Scotland executed their gameplan to perfection, and look ahead to a massive final round with the title still in play. We get all the inside chat and reaction from pitchside at Murrayfield . Sign up to NordVPN by going to nordvpn.com/rugbypod to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months free. It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris, Tom and GRO bring you a bumper preview of what promises to be an epic Super Saturday. Can Scotland win a first Six Nations title? They will have to end their Ireland hoodoo without a host of starters including pod favourite Gregor Brown. Chris dials in from Verona to bring you the latest from the England camp after that chastening defeat to Italy. Will we see a different gameplan from Steve Borthwick's side in Paris? What did the Maro Itoje clash with Fin Smith say about where this England team is at? Rhys Carre is inspiring the next generation of Wales players after his superb solo try in Dublin. Are Wales ready to end their run of wooden spoons? What characteristics did we see that was reminiscent of Gatland's golden generation?

After one of the wildest weekends of the Six Nations, the boys are back to break it all down. Payno, Tins, Jonny May and Ben Kayser dive into Scotland's breathtaking performance against France. Then it's time for the uncomfortable truth: England's loss to Italy. Is this a rock-bottom moment for England? And is the criticism of Head Coach Steve Borthwick fair? The panel also unpacks the on-field confusion between Maro Itoje and Fin Smith, with Tins revealing what really happens when leadership, pressure and game plan collide in the chaos of a Test match.  00:00

We spend absolutely ages revelling in a bloody glorious Six Nations weekend. Come and join us, it's fabulous. patreon.com/bloodandmud to get all the full and fancy content from less than £2 per month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round four of the Six Nations did not disappoint! There was drama, shocks and a weekend for the underdogs - Ugo, Sam and John take a deep dive into a really unbelievable few days of rugby. They start with Scotland who overpowered and outperformed the defending champions at Murrayfield and ask what went right for Gregor Townsend's side. Attention then turns to matters in Rome…where England lost for the first time against Italy. Ugo was at the match and gives his thoughts 24 hours on… now that his heart rate has come down! The guys then look into where England lost the game and what happens to the future of this Steve Borthwick side going forward. And Sam is in bright spirits after Wales put on a spirited and positive display against Ireland in Dublin.And it's prediction time….