Podcasts about urc

Springbok legend and two-time European Cup winner Bryan Habana joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio for a Champions Cup bumper episode. They discuss URC semi wins for Munster & Stormers, and look ahead to Leinster vs. La Rochelle. They also discuss: (1:00) - Olympic qualification and Sevens scenes (8:20) - Munster's big win, and Crowley's drop goal (17:00) - Keith Earls' recovery and Stormers video celebrations (35:15) - Bryan Habana's career highlights (49:25) - Interview with Brian O'Driscoll (57:45) - Interview with Ronan O'Gara (59:50) - Interview with Jamison Gibson-Park (1:05:00) - Champions Cup preview (1:24:35) - Bryan returns, and some Ice, Ice Baby

Chris and Ugo dissect a big weekend of semi-finals in the Premiership and URC. Sale reached their first Premiership final in 17 years and face serial finalists Saracens. It means for the second successive year it will be Ford v Farrell in the big dance at Twickenham. There was a big shock in the URC as Munster toppled Leinster thanks to Jack Crowley's late drop goal. How will this impact Leinster heading into this weekend's Champions Cup final. And our special guest this week is Sergio Parisse who talks Italy, World Cups, leadership and life in Toulon ahead of their meeting with Glasgow in the Challenge Cup final.

A quality episode this week as we'll be looking at Steve Borthwick's coaching lineup for the World Cup, a crazy finish to the regular season in the Premiership and a couple of big away wins in the URC play-offs. Plus, we'll be chatting to Connacht Director of Rugby, Andy Friend about their phenomenal performance in Belfast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship action which saw Connacht, Leinster and Munster progress to the URC semifinals while Ulster put in a disappointing performance. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the awful injury update from Munster ahead of their URC semi-final with Leinster. We hear from Mack Hansen and Pete Wilkins ahead of Connacht's semi-final jaunt to Cape Town. The Women's Sevens squad is named for their fateful weekend in Toulouse. And Montpellier have made a final call on their move for Luke Cowan-Dickie

Reaction as Munster grind out a win over Glasgow at Scotstoun in the URC quarter final

Guest: Daily Maverick's Sports Editor, Craig Ray about tomorrow's URC game between the Stormers and the Bulls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we have news of Greg McWilliams' departure as Ireland Women's Head Coach, and details of the new WXV competition. We've team news from Munster and Leinster ahead of their URC quarter-finals tomorrow. And we hear from Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe ahead of the final leg of the Women's Sevens side's attempt at Olympic qualification.

Ger and Shane were joined on OTB AM by Off The Ball's resident Connacht man to preview their URC clash with Ulster on Friday Night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of ten players confirmed to be leaving Ulster in the summer. A decent chunk of them will actually start in tomorrow night's URC quarter-final - we have the team news in full for you. Declan Kidney has spoken out about the financial crisis engulfing his London Irish club. And the England Women's team has a new head coach.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. (00:40) Greg McWilliams expected to leave - what next for Irish Women's rugby? (17:00) Plenty for Irish provinces to play for on URC quarter-finals weekend. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat are joined by Pat McCarry in the House of Rugby studio as they look back on a big weekend of Champions Cup and Women's Six Nations rugby. They discuss: (1:00) - International Rugby Experience (3:00) - Leinster thump Toulouse (10:15) - Josh van der Flier and Toulouse indiscipline (23:20) - La Rochelle blitz Exeter (45:00) - Women's Six Nations (59:00) - URC quarter final preview

On Tuesday's star-studded Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Greg McWilliams' status. We hear from Jonathan Sexton in his groin injury, and we also chat to Paul O'Connell and Bryan Habana. There's mixed news on the injury front for Munster ahead of their URC quarter-final. London Irish's financial problems continue. And a French great is retiring.

The cards are put on the Tafel as the team pick their playoff contenders in the URC, Heineken Champions Cup, and Challengers Cup. Will Leinster withstand the Flying Fish in Dublin or will they be distracted by the prospect of La Rochelle? Will the Stormers rediscover their fizz against the flat Bulls in the shadow of Devils Peak? Will Glasgow's Castle withstand the storming of Toulon? Among these important questions, the team also discuss the latest post-Corona Draught results (#AdamsYear, for real this time), the future of the Springbok coaching staff after the Stella Nienaber, what will Razor Robertson's packed backroom do for the All Black Label, ,how will the Boks crack one open side in Kolisi's potential absence, have the great Hunters the Lions been banished to the Savanna and whether the Bulls are none the Budweiser. Also, please could a beverage come on board as a sponsor?

Guest: Daily Maverick sports editor Craig Ray joins John to discuss what would Spring Bok Captain Siya Kholisi's absence look like for the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup. This comes after Siya faced a knee injury during the URC this past weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would the Premiership Top 4 do in the URC? We'll be rounding up the final round of the URC and the end of the playoff race in the Premiership. We'll also be discussing Jack Nowell's whopper fine and looking ahead to the Champions Cup semi-finals. Plus, we'll be chatting to Northampton star Fin Smith after Saints' confirmed their spot in the premiership playoffs. Enjoy and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (00:30) Assessing the URC season so far. (06:50) Munster find rejuvenation in successful South African trips. (15:00) Understrength Leinster hammered by brilliant Bulls. (19:05) 'A Test match in all but name, Leinster vs Toulouse could surpass expectations.' (33:00) Jack Conan and rugby's physical demands. (38:00) Big job awaits Ireland to avoid Six Nations' Wooden Spoon. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On this week's show: New products from URC, Aqara, and Sonos, Netflix ends DVD-by-mail service, Apple Homepods can now listen for smoke alarms, how to backup your pictures and files, project updates, and a pick of the week for organizing your things.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on news of another enforced retirement in rugby, as well as previewing a big weekend of URC games for the provinces and Ireland Women's daunting task against England.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht, Munster and Leinster ahead of their final round of URC fixtures. We hear from Molly Scufil-McCabe and Greg McWilliams going into tomorrow's Women's Six Nations date with England. And an experienced Wales flanker has been forced to retire.

Guest: John Dobson joins John to discuss the URC match stats in the lead up to Friday night's match in Stellenbosch at The Danie Craven Stadium at 18:30.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new arrival at Munster, but a crucial absentee for their URC season finale. We hear from Pete Wilkins on the impending arrival of Scott Fardy at Connacht, and their attempts to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup. Toulouse suffer an injury blow ahead of their Champions Cup semi with Leinster. And two Ireland wingers are USA-bound.

As the premiership heats up, we pay tribute to the 'lovable rogue' Chris Ashton as he scores his 101st try this weekend in Leicester's win at Exeter, and the lads give their thoughts on how the final four might shape up. We also take a look at the URC with the big news at Leinster with World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber set to join the Irish outfit next season and a couple of impressive performances in South Africa. Also, with the BaaBaas set to face the World XV, the lads pick their current starting lineup for an All-Star XV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I attempt to cover like a million competitions, but mostly have eyes for the URC. I also, hopefully, inject a bit of silliness along the way. The article about so-called Orange Cards was here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/12/orange-cards-being-considered-for-rugby-world-cup-after-trial If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Scott Fardy's return to Irish rugby. England head coach Simon Middleton has warned of another thrashing for Ireland this week in the Women's Six Nations. Ulster have doubts over Tom O'Toole's availability for the URC playoffs. And Rhys Webb looks set to join the Welsh exodus.

Joe Molloy was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:30) Antoine Dupont and the brilliance of Toulouse. (16:00) Do Leinster have an unfair financial advantage? (42:00) Pressure on Munster in the URC. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Greg, Lindsay and Jason are back in the House of Rugby studio and there's a heap of hot topics to get to. They discuss: 2:30 - Jimmy O'Brien and Garry Ringrose on fire 6:00 - Where to target Leinster 12:10 - Openside chat & Scott Penny's fend! 15:00 - In defence of Leinster - “It pains me to say it!” 24:55 - Toulouse skewer Sharks 35:00 - La Rochelle beat Sarries, ROG praise 43:10 - Women's Six Nations 47:00 - Red card and high tackle madness 58:50 - URC preview

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's 50 -35 defeat in the Champions Cup round of 16 to the Sharks & Look ahead to two more crucial URC games in South Africa, with the Stormers up first on April 15th.

We turn our attention back to domestic rugby this week with Saracens and Quins playing in front of an incredible 55 thousand people at the Tottenham stadium. We look at how the top four is shaping up and speak to London Irish's Matt Rogerson about their strong season so far and what's changed in the squad compared to previous seasons. We also look at some of the major action from the URC including some big results for Glasgow and Scarlets, and preview the European Champions action this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan recapped the weekend's URC action & reviewed Ireland's Women's Six Nations defeat vs Wales. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella discuss a major boost for Connacht with the signing of Argentina international Santiago Cordero. The lads look ahead to a big Six Nations for Ireland Women, whose tough run of fixtures begins with a visit to Wales on Saturday. And there's time to look ahead to an important weekend in the URC, with the Stormers in Dublin to take on Leinster.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you a preview of this weekend's Women's Six Nations action as Ireland open their campaign away to Wales. There's also team news for the Irish provinces ahead of the weekend's URC games. And Ronan O'Gara reacts to Johnny Sexton's Six Nations points milestone.

Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on this week's pod by former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson (from 14:50) to look ahead to this Sunday's Six Nations meeting between the Scots and Ireland at Murrayfield. We also recap a big weekend for the Irish provinces in the URC, with four wins out of four.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Leinster, Connacht and Ulster ahead of their URC games tomorrow. Wales supporters are given a stark warning about governance reforms. And Ardie Savea has been a bold boy.

Join the URC crew as they sit down with Chicago Based Artist Blake Jones to talk about his art career and future plans for his work! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/urbanrobotcat/message

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney on this week's pod, as we recap Ireland's Six Nations win against Italy, and take an early look ahead at next week's trip to Scotland. We also recap the big URC talking points of the week, with Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster all returning to action this weekend.

Wherein I go over a positively goofy amount of rugby, complain about Flo, but pledge to do less of that, forget to toss in a Danny-Care-Is-Old joke, sadly, but still manage to inject some silliness, as per usual. This is PART TWO of a TWO PART EPISODE, covering Super Rugby Pacific, Super Rugby Aupiki, the URC, and the MLR. The article about the ongoing issues in Wales was here: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/welsh-rugbys-crisis-far-over-26318413 The piece about Super Rugby Aupiki was here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/131310718/chiefs-manawa-make-loudest-statement-as-new-super-rugby-aupiki-season-begins If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth/support

John is joined by Jonny and Craig to dissect this weekends URC and preview France  Get ad free episodes plus bonus content on Patreon from £3 per monthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss the weekend's URC and looks ahead to the return of Six Nations action. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Andy Burke and the team react to Glasgow Warriors win against Ulster in the URC

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Connacht and Leinster's respective outings in the URC. Dragons centre Jack Dixon speaks out on the uncertainty engulfing Welsh rugby. Alan Quinlan has his say on Munster's latest signing

NEW YORK , NY - "Better than free beer." That's what critics are saying about The Rugby Odds ahead of the the weekend we've been waiting for. From the MLR in the USA, we cover the globe, including SRA, URC, Premiership, Top14 and Japan's Rugby League One. Along the way in this Seaon 3/Episode 3, Welsh legend Darren Morris lends some much-needed class and perspective. Even the British & Irish Lions prop can't keep WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and host Matt McCarthy from poor behavior and a cat-fight over Rihanna. Still, the trio does manage to come up with smart picks from the aforementioned global rugby landscape... NOTE: This is not always politically correct content. Now get in there and see what you think... And be sure to check out the latest MLR Weekly https://rugbywrapup.com/2023/02/mlr-weekly-big-major-league-rugby-preview-chicago-owner-phil-grove-bryan-ray-john-fitzpatrick/ Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Andy Friend says a new Connacht head coach is 'imminent', provinces prepare for return to URC action and Brian O'Driscoll reacts to Ireland's massive win over France.

Wherein I spend most of our time yacking about the 2023 Six Nations, and get into some URC, some Top 14, and at least allude to the new Rugby Europe Championship. I also skipped the U20's stuff, but if I missed anything, you can always drop me a line! The article about the Rugby Europe Championship was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-rugby-europe-championship-deserves-your-attention/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth/support

Will the 6 Nations be celebrated with Guinness or champagne? Will the ale be fresh out the tap or will there be a whisky hangover? And what of a pairing with prosciutto, or perhaps a Welsh rarebit? Join the gang for their January broadcast covering the best of European rugby (which, by extension, includes South Africa now), running the rule over the URC ahead of playoffs and making some big claims ahead of the 6 Nations. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Greg, Lindsay and Jason are joined in the House of Rugby studio to discuss the latest round of URC games and look ahead to the 2023 Six Nations. The show also features three great interviews. (2:10) - Josh van der Flier chat (5:45) - Greg on his dip with Josh (17:00) - URC round-up (30:10) - Six Nations preview (44:25) - Six Nations predictions (49:00) - Anthony Watson interview (57:40) - Tadhg Leader interview

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey field listeners' questions about tackle-height law changes in the grassroots sport in England, and discuss World Rugby's plans to implement similar changes that will transform the sport as we know it in the interest of player safety. The lads also discuss 'getting our old Heineken Cup back' and look ahead to the provinces' games in the URC this weekend. Luke Cozens article: https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/it-is-just-too-vague-for-my-liking-at-the-moment-luke-cozens-talks-tackle-height-and-memories-of-france/36120.htm

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney looks ahead to tonight's URC meeting of Ulster and the DHL Stormers. There's also Connacht, Leinster and Munster team news ahead of the weekend action. And it's the 50th anniversary of arguably rugby's best-ever try.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ulster's URC meeting with the DHL Stormers. Ian Costello has a new wide-ranging job at Munster. Bernard Laporte's nominee to replace him as French Rugby Federation president has been rejected.

Our first show of 2023 and we set out our predictions and resolutions for the New Year on and off the pitch, including which bolters might make an impact going into a World Cup year. We're joined by six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy to chat about his love for rugby and his involvement in this year's Doddie Aid. The lads give their take on the controversy around Joe Marler and his ban for insulting Jake Heenan, and we wrap up the best of the festive action from the Premiership and URC. Don't forget to get your tickets sorted for our live Six Nations shows in London and Edinburgh in February. Just search for The Rugby Pod live shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices