the 2nd row a life update .mp3 by The 2nd Row

Connacht come away from a physical interpro with a losing bonus point. Munster's Muscle gets then over the line eventually, Leinster make harder work than expected of Zebre. Altitude and injuries take their toll on Ulster in South Africa. Ireland announce a XV squad. In the news the WRU are at it again.

Connacht are still looking for the spark for a full 80 minutes of performance lose to the bulls at home Ulster beat the sharks well with accuracy and pace Munster beat Leinster in Croker with an assured performance and are still undefeated in the URC Plus we talk through the Ireland squad and its biggest failing

It's round 3 of the URC we talk Connachts frustrations, how Leinster beat a meme, that Coombes = Ross Byrne, And Ulster up the tempo

A wind impacted RD2 of the URC comes to an end, Leinster leave SA with another loss, Munster get past Cardiff. Dropgoals, game smarts, and more as Will and I talk through it all.

The URC is back for its 5th year, and I am back talking Connacht rugby, the provinces and the URC. I am joined by Will Foley and we go through the action of the weekend

The 2nd Row podcast is back! The Womens Interpros are coming to a close with Connacht narrowly missing out on a final spot and with the World cup around the corner i look at the squad and the warm ups

An incredible tour of New Zealand, 5 matches 3 wins, a big moment in Rugby history, who shone? What did Ireland do well? what can we do better? how has it been taken in New Zealand we go through all that and more!

The Irish tour of New Zealand is about to begin I am joined by Oisin Collins in New Zealand to talk about what Ireland are looking to get out of the series and the perception from New Zealand

It was an action packed Rd 3 of the TikTok 6 nations Ailbhe O'Nolan, Claire Molloy, Fiona Halligan and I got through all the games and have a look at the major news in the world of Womens Rugby

A week Later than advertised The 2nd row podcast is back!! I am joined by Ailbhe O'Nolan & Clare Molloy We talk France vs Ireland, Wales vs Scotand & Italy vs England have a look at the week of Women's Ruby News and take a look to round 3 of the TikTok 6 nations

Great to have Andy Friend on the podcast this week, we chat about Covid, player pathways, and the upcoming Pro 14 matches.

Great to chat to Fionn carr this week Talking about his rugby career that has taken him from Naas to Hong Kong. His time in Connacht and the move to Leinster

A longer than normal episode this week as I chat to Andrew Browne about his Rugby career from U20 grand slam to Pro 12 winner and onto his retirement from rugby and his transition into Coaching.

Great to chat with Jake Heenan, a fan favorite who traveled to Connacht from New Zealand for his first senior rugby contract, had his struggles with injury but is now thriving with the Bristol Bears

Great to have Edel McMahon on this week talking about the highlights of her career so far. From starting with NUIG, her time in Galwegians, playing with Connacht, being the first uncapped Womens Barbarian, playing with Ireland, and moving to Wasps

Great to chat with Rory Parata this week. We talk about his move from Australia to Ireland at a young age, his time in Connacht and how he is now thriving with the Cornish Pirates

Thanks to Eoin Mckeon for coming on the podcast this week and for his time in Connacht. He's been a part of our greatest days and I wish him well in the future. It was great to talk about his career in green

Had a great chat with Shannon Touhey on her late arrival into rugby, the rise to Provincial rugby, and the personal sacrifice that sometimes needs to be made to compete at the highest level

This week I spoke with Ciaran Gaffney about his journey from Galwegians mini to the Connacht Academy, how he ended up playing with Zebre, the injury that ended his career, what it took to get to where he is now ,and those that helped him