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It's our final House of Rugby episode of the season, and we have got Greg O'Shea, Jason Hennessy, Lindsay Peat AND Darren Cave all in the studio, together! They discuss:(0:30)- Darren's sweet gig in South Africa (5:00) - Looking back on the URC season(14:00) - Leinster "fuming" about losing Denis Leamy(20:25) - Irish Team of the URC(32:00) - Test f…

Greg, Lindsay and Jason convene in the House of Rugby studio and there’s a lot to talk about, including:(01:15) - Stormers are the URC champions(17:05) - Greg going for a pint with Mack Hansen(22:00) - Connacht’s Cian Prendergast on Ireland ambitions(26:30) - Ireland’s squad for New Zealand (39:00) - Debate on concussion (55:10) - Women’s tour to J…

Jason, Lindsay and Greg are joined in studio by Connacht and Ireland star, Mack Hansen. They discuss:(3:30) - Leinster humbled by Bulls(9:00) - Mack on Johnny Sexton(15:30) - Fan questions with Mack Hansen(26:40) - Mack on his Ireland debut(34:10) - Mack on the All Blacks (35:30) - Ulster pipped by Stormers(44:35) - The Adre Smith red card(48:00) -…

Jason, Greg and Lindsay are joined in studio by Ronan O’Mahony to discuss the weekend’s URC quarter-final action.Av JOE

Jason and Darren are joined in studio by Leinster legend Victor Costello to look back on Leinster’s narrow loss to La Rochelle in the Heineken Cup final.Av JOE

Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy are reunited in the House of Rugby studio, and they have a LOT to catch up on. The trio discuss:(2:00) - Munster falling to a weakened Leinster side(7:15) - Jordan Larmour lights it up(14:00) - Greg weakens his Conor Murray stance(19:30) - Nick Timoney helps Ulster to home QF(37:00) - New Zealand tour ch…

Darren Cave joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio, and they are joined by Munster & Ireland centre Rory Scannell. They discuss:(1:10) - Munster's win over Cardiff(4:50) - Conor Murray vs. Craig Casey debate(17:00) - Leinster taking the losing bonus point(22:10) - Rory on Graham Rowntree appointment(29:50) - Fan questions w…

Darren Cave makes a welcome return to the House of Rugby studio and, after Munster beat Ulster, Jason and Greg are ready for him!(1:30) - Getting stuck into Ulster vs. Munster(6:10) - Joey Carbery praise(14:00) - Evergreen Keith Earls(22:20) - Leinster get Shark-bitten(30:05) - Connacht tame Lions and Cian Prendergast chat(46:00) - Pedrie Wannenbur…

Former Connacht and Ireland winger Ali Miller joins Greg, Lindsay and Jason in the House of Rugby studio to discuss.(1:00) - Leinster reassert dominance over Munster(19:05) - Ireland fall short against France(34:30) - Fan questions with Ali Miller(50:20) - URC round-up, Connacht win, Ulster unlucky(1:00:05) - Ronan O'Gara slapped in France…

Greg and Lindsay are joined in studio by former Italian international Ian McKinley to discuss this week's URC action and Ireland's opening game of the Women's Six Nations. Also, Jason chats to Ireland and Munster legend Ronan O'Gara.Av JOE

Ireland pumped the Scots to bring home a Triple Crown, but France denied them with a Grand Slam clincher in Paris. Jason and Greg are joined by Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy to look back on all the Six Nations and URC action. Megan also visits Athy RFC to meet a remarkable player, coach and mum.(1:30) - Ireland beat up Scotland(6:45) - Dan …

Connacht flanker Conor Oliver joins Greg, Megan and Jason in the House of Rugby studio, as they look back on Ireland's win over England, all the other Six Nations action and the best URC bits. They discuss:(1:30) - Ireland beat 14-man England(13:00) - Hugo Keenan appreciation society(24:20) - France keep Grand Slam train on track(36:30) - 10 questi…

Joining Greg, Jason and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio, to look back on all the URC action and preview the Six Nations, is Wasps & Ireland star Cliodhna Moloney. They also discuss the release of the independent report on the failure for Ireland to make the 2021 World Cup.(3:40) Cliodhna on Ireland squad disappointment(6:50) Ulster win bi…

Greg O'Shea and Megan Williams are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Leinster and Ireland outhalf Ross Byrne. They look back on all the weekend's Six Nations and United Rugby Championship action.Show highlights:(0:50) Ireland see off 13-man Italy(16:45) France looking unstoppable(29:00) Can we beat England next?(38:00) 10 questions with Ross B…

Jason, Megan and Greg are joined in the House of Rugby studio by the 2021 young player of the year and player’s player of the year Dorothy Wall. They look back on the weekend’s URC fixtures, Dorothy’s hopes for the Women’s Six Nations and discuss her career to date.Av JOE

Grand Slam dreams dashed and France in pole position, but House of Rugby URC is keeping the faith. Greg, Megan and Jason are joined in the studio by Munster & Ireland legend John Hayes. They also hear from Malakai Fekitoa on his move to Munster.(0:30) - France put it up to Ireland(15:00) - Wales rumble the Scots(21:30) - 10 questions with John Haye…

Leinster and Ireland legend Denis Hickie joins Greg, Megan and Jason in the House of Rugby studio to look back on an opening Six Nations weekend that included a big Irish win over Wales.They discuss:(0:50) Ireland's winning start(26:30) Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup(41:00) 10 questions with Denis Hickie(62:00) URC round-up, and France beat Italy…

Leinster and Ireland scrumhalf Luke McGrath is just back from Cardiff and straight into the House of Rugby studio for a United Rugby Championship chat and Six Nations preview. He chats with Greg O'Shea, Megan Williams and Jason Hennessy about:(0:30) - Luke on Leinster's loss to Cardiff(6:00) - Win Ulster, but Connacht slip up(24:30) - 10 questions …

Greg and Megan are joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Connacht, Munster and Ireland outhalf Ian Keatley. They look back on Munster's comeback win over Ulster and victories for Scotland's two in-form sides.(0:30) Munster snatch another victory out of the fire.(18:15) Pundits and former Munster players turning on Johann van Graan(27:00) Sc…

Darren Cave joins Jason Hennessy and Greg O'Shea in the House of Rugby studio as they look back on Connacht's win over Munster and discuss the fixture pile-up caused by Covid. The lads also give their 2021 highlights and top rugby prospects for 2022.(1:30) Round-up of all the latest rugby news(24:30) Connacht's win over sluggish Munster(50:00) Try …

Greg O'Shea, Megan Williams and Jason Hennessy are back in the House of Rugby URC studio to look back on the latest round of United Rugby Championship action. They are joined by Leinster and Ireland star Jenny Murphy, who shares some strong opinions on Anthony Eddy and women's rugby in Ireland.(0:45) - Leinster's win over Connacht(13:00) - Ulster f…

Former Ulster and Ireland star Darren Cave returns to the House of Rugby studio, and he's got a BIG grin on his face. He joins Greg, Megan and Jason to discuss:(1:25) - Munster's Covid chaos in South Africa(3:00) - Ulster's impressive win over Leinster(17:05) - Connacht's 7-Up win over Ospreys(35:25) - Try of the Week and Jukebox awards(50:15) - Ru…

Former Connacht, Leinster and Ireland forward Mike McCarthy joins Greg O'Shea and Megan Williams in the House of Rugby studio for the latest episode. They discuss: (1:10) Ireland's big win over Argentina(2:30) Joey Carbery and Caelan Doris praise(11:30) England pipping the Springboks and France stunning the All Blacks(24:00) Mike McCarthy on his ca…

On the latest House of Rugby URC episode, Jason, Megan and Greg are joined by former Leinster & Argentina legend Felipe Contepomi. We also hear from Ardie Savea and Johnny Sexton. The gang discuss:(0:35) Ireland's big win over the All Blacks(4:30) James Lowe's massive impact, and tackle(24:45) Andy Farrell's big statement(40:00) - Felipe on his riv…

Ahead of Ireland's huge match on Saturday, Devin Toner tells Jason, Greg & Megan what's required to beat the All Blacks. Also on House of Rugby URC, we look back on a big win over Japan, pitch invader controversy and wins for England, France, Scotland and the Springboks.Av JOE

Former Ulster and Ireland back-row Chris Henry joins Greg O'Shea, Megan Williams and Jason Hennessy in the House of Rugby URC studio to look back on all the big rugby action. They discuss the form of Leinster's Lions (2:00), Connacht's win over Ulster (5:40), Munster's slip-up in Wales (12:00) and big team selection calls for Ireland in the Novembe…

Our first inter-pro of the United Rugby Championship season served up a cracker. Leinster & Ireland star Lindsay Peat joins Jason, Megan and Greg in the House of Rugby URC studio to discuss all the weekend's action. They also chat about a Women's Lions Tour, Carbery vs. Healy and sporting heartbreaks.…

Jason and Megan are joined in the House of Rugby URC studio by new co-host Greg O'Shea and Leinster & Ireland star Will Connors. They look back on all the United Rugby Championship action, which included wins for three of the four Irish provinces and big performances by Johnny Sexton, Nathan Doak and Chris Cloete. They present the Try of the Week a…

Former Ulster & Ireland centre Darren Cave joins Jason Hennessy and Megan Williams in the House of Rugby URC studio to catch up on all the week's big action. They discuss South Africa's thrilling win over the All Blacks (2:20), Darren's playing days (7:30) and look back on all the United Rugby Championship action (25:46).…

Jason Hennessy and Megan Williams are joined by former Connacht, Munster & Ireland outhalf Ian Keatley to look back on the first weekend of the United Rugby Championship. They discuss Simon Zebo's try-scoring return to Munster, Ulster's latest scrumhalf prospect and Leinster's big boys making a statement against the South Africans.…

We're putting a House of Rugby bow on the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined by Adam Jones in the studio, and both Stuart Hogg (from Jersey) and Schalk Brits (from South Africa) dial in to give their thoughts on the tour, and new bonds formed.Av JOE

Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined by Matt Dawson and Bobby Skinstad as the House of Rugby team go back over a dramatic Test Series finale that saw the Springboks pip the Lions. We also hear from an emotional and forthright Lions captain, Alun Wyn Jones.Av JOE

Ahead of the Lions vs. Springboks' deciding Third Test, Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode cover all the big team selection calls and talking points. The boys are also joined by top referee JP Doyle to give his perspective on the criticism the officials have had to deal with during the series and he gives us an insight into how a referee prepares for a bi…

Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined by Springboks legend Bobby Skinstad to look back on a brutal, controversial Second Test that was dominated by the Springboks and referee calls. They discuss possible changes to the Lions team for the decider.Av JOE

Alex Goode and Seán O'Brien are joined by Schalk Brits and Lions star Mako Vunipola to look back on another few wild tour days and preview the Second Test against the Springboks.Av JOE

Seán O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Greig Laidlaw to look back on the Lions' First Test win over South Africa, and discuss changes needed to get the job done this weekend.Av JOE

Seán O'Brien is joined by Shane Horgan in the House of Rugby studio, as they preview the First Test between the Lions and Springboks. They are joined by 'Bok on the Ground' in South Africa, Schalk Brits, and we hear from Lions stars Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan.Av JOE

Former Scotland and Lions star Greig Laidlaw joins Alex Goode and Sean O'Brien in the House of Rugby studio to look back on the win over Stormers, and ahead to the First Test. They also share some fun tales from the 2017 tour to New Zealand.Av JOE

Former Ireland & Lions winger Shane Horgan drops by the House of Rugby studio to chat with Alex Goode and Jack Willis. The gang discuss the big win(s) over Sharks, the Marcus Smith call-up, challenges ahead and Shane shares memories from the 2005 tour to New Zealand.Av JOE

Alex Goode and Sean O'Brien are joined by former England and Lions flanker for episode three of House of Rugby's Lions Series. They discuss the tourist's first win of the South Africa tour, lads pushing for Test jerseys and 2009 Tour memories. We also hear from Josh Adams and Hamish Watson.Av JOE

Sean O'Brien, Alex Goode and England star Jack Willis are in the House of Rugby studio to discuss the British & Irish Lions' tour-opening win against Japan. They also cover the devastating injuries to Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric, replacements, Conor Murray being named tour captain and South Africa's latest lockdowns as the Lions touch down in…

Sean O'Brien and Alex Goode are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Adam Jones to tee us up for the beginning of the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. They discuss who has impressed in training so far, selection calls, facing the Japanese and 'The Bobby Cup'We also here from Lions coach Warren Gatland and lock Iain Henderson.…

Eimear, Ian and Fergus are joined by Munster, Ireland and Lions star Conor Murray for the series finale of Season 3. He talks about bouncing back from a career dip and how his nerves were in bits before he made the Lions squad. Pat also chats with France legend Philippe Saint-André and the gang hand out their end-of-season awards.…

We have a stacked House of Rugby Ireland today, as Eimear, Fergus & Ian are joined by three great guests. Munster and Ireland star Tadhg Beirne drops by to talk about his recent Lions call-up. Then, Scott Fardy joins the lads as they dial in fellow Wallabies legend Adam Ashley Cooper from L.A.Av JOE

Eimear, Fergus and Ian are back together for a House of Rugby Ireland special that focuses on that seismic British & Irish Lions squad announcement. No Sexton, Ryan, Earls, Stander or Ringrose BUT great news for Conan, Porter, Aki and Henderson. The guys are joined by Springbok legend Victor Matfield and South African journalist Craig Ray to digest…

Fergus and Ian are in the House of Rugby Ireland studio as they look back on tough European semi-final losses for Ulster and Leinster. They also talk to South African journalist Brendan Nel about how the Springbok players are shaping up, and chat Lions selection picks.Av JOE

Fergus McFadden and Ronan O'Mahony are in the House of Rugby Ireland studio to discuss Munster's win over Leinster and look ahead to the European Cup semis. Rob Kearney dials in from Down Under for a chat and we hear from Sam Warburton on the upcoming Lions Tour. We also discuss Ireland finishing the Women's Six Nations on a high.…

This week on House of Rugby Ireland, we have two legendary props on the show - Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawawira and Mike Ross. Beast is in flying form as he looks ahead to the Lions 2021 Tour, and vows revenge on some old teammates. Ian Madigan then joins Mike and Fergus to talk Rainbow Cup, Simon Zebo's return and Ireland Women's struggles against Fra…

Fergus and Ian are joined in-studio by Chris Henry to discuss Leinster's big away win over Exeter and Ulster getting the job done over Northampton. They then talk to Leinster & Ireland star Michelle Claffey about the winning start for Ireland Women in the Six Nations, and Eimear's two tries! They wrap up by talking about the troubled Rainbow Cup.…

We have a gigantic episode for you all as we look back on Leinster's unusual progress to the Champions Cup quarter finals and Munster falling to Toulouse. Fergus is joined by Ian Madigan and Chris Henry to recall some European tales. Then, Eimear chats with Ireland teammates Beibhinn Parsons and Dorothy Wall about first caps, driving tests and insp…