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Apr 29, 2025•20 min
CaolánSRugby Podcast
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Back on Track | Six Nations Round 4 Recap
Ireland are back on track and destined for third place. In a shorter solo pod this week, I recap Ireland's win over Wales, where the team stand and more. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025•22 min
EXPLAINER: IRFU's Contracting Changes
With news this week that the IRFU are making further changes to their contracting model, I called in an expert to explain it all. In this bonus pod, Owen and I talk contracting changes, coach Sexton, EPCR doldrums, the Humphreys era and more. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 17, 2025•38 min
Coming Unstuck | W6N & EPCR Weekend Review
In a weekend that promised so much, it did not transpire. On today's pod, Patricia and Tom joined me to discuss the Women's Six Nations, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2025•56 min
3 OUTTA 4 AIN'T BAD: EPCR R16 Review
Huw, Caolan, Adam and Aaron look back on La Rochelle vs Munster, Leinster vs Harlequins, Connacht vs Cardiff and UBB vs Ulster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min
An Italian Crushing | Six Nations Round 2 Recap
Ireland are off the mark, and in convincing fashion. Chrissy and Fionn joined stand in host David Cordial to recap Ireland's victory over Italy, and wins for England and France. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 01, 2025•16 min
Oh So Close! | Six Nations Round 1 Recap
It was a case of oh so close for Ireland in round 1, but this was a statement performance. Harley Worthy and Ellie Stone joined me to recap the best of the opening day action as France pipped an impressive Ireland and Scotland squeezed past Sean Lynn's Wales. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolan...
Mar 23, 2025•36 min
Six Nations PREVIEW | 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations
Move over men... the Women's Six Nations is here. England are the heavy, HEAVY favourites, but with World Cup 2025 on the horizon, it's a big year for the remaining contenders, especially the fast rising Ireland women. Joining me to preview this year's championship are podcasters Julia and Ailbhe. Enjoy! Balls.ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.co...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min
French Delight | Six Nations Championship Recap
Fabien Galthie has a second title, England might be back, and Lions contenders have done all they can at the test level. In our final episode recapping the Men's Championship, I was joined by Adam Latham and David Cordial to talk Super Saturday, Ireland's season, Lions bolters and more. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad cho...
Mar 16, 2025•54 min
IRELAND v ITALY PREVIEW | 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations, Round 5
Ireland's Grand dreams evaporated last week, but will we see the rebuild of their confidence begin in Rome, or will the Azzurri leave them in ashes? Owen Harrison and BallHandling Hooker joined me to preview the final round clash. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2025•54 min
Dublin Despair! | Six Nations Weekly: Round 4 Recap
Is it over? Did Ireland's date with destiny end in Dublin despair? Jack and Westy joined me on Sunday's show to recap a championship altering win for France, what next for Ireland and all the other action too. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min
IRELAND v FRANCE PREVIEW | 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations, Round 4
With 2 rounds of action to go, all eyes are on Lansdowne Road for what feels like a true title showdown. Pádraig Kelly, Eric Fitzgerald and French rugby writer Illtud Daffyd joined to preview a tournament decider in Dublin. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr
BONUS POD: McMillan, Retirements & Felix
In a pod that started talking about Clayton McMillan but had to react to some breaking news, I discuss the busiest 24 hours of Irish rugby news in my memory. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025•27 min
Six Nations Weekly: Round 3 Recap
Ireland & England - "We got away with one, didn't we?" Hugo and Alex joined me on Sunday's show to recap wins for Ireland, England and France as well as 'A' game and under-20 losses. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2025•54 min
IRELAND v WALES PREVIEW | 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations, Round 3
The Six Nations is back from it's break and grand slam chasing Ireland head to Cardiff to face a Welsh side minus Warren Gatland. Nathan Johns and Huw Griffin joined me to preview a predicted cake walk, with a quick chat about Ireland 'A' vs England 'A'. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Feb 20, 2025•39 min
Six Nations Weekly: Round 2 Recap
Ireland on top before the rest week? Perfect! Cian, Craig, Ian and Stephen joined me on Sunday's show to recap wins for Italy, France and Ireland and the under-20's clash with Scotland. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 09, 2025•58 min
IRELAND v SCOTLAND PREVIEW | 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations, Round 2
Ireland have the hoodoo over Scotland at the moment, but the Murrayfield residents can beat anyone on their day? Will Ireland move closer to the three-peat, or will it be 11th time lucky? Tom Coleman, Patricia Vieira and Jonny McGinty hyper-actively joined me to preview this grudge match. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad c...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr
Six Nations Weekly: Round 1 Recap
3 home wins and the favourites unblemished, yet this was an entertaining opening round of Six Nations action. Harley, David and Daniel joined me on Sunday's show to recap the 3 senior games and the Ireland under-20 opener. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 02, 2025•55 min
IRELAND v ENGLAND PREVIEW | 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations, Round 1
You can't win grand slams on opening night, but you can lose them. England played pantomine villain perfectly last March, but as they descend on Dublin this weekend, will they act more like 2019 or 2023? With me to preview what promises to be an epic opening round tie are Owen Harrison, Ed Price and Adam Latham. Enjoy! Preview Article: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2025/01/30/big-game-preview-1-ireland-v-england/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my ar...
Jan 30, 2025•55 min
Six Nations PREVIEW | 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations
The 2025 Guinness Men’s Championship is finally upon us. Ireland are seeking to secure an historic three-peat, but with France, England and Scotland hot on their heels. Joining me to preview another exciting springtime tournament are Gavan Casey, Paul Eddison and Sam Larner. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min
u20 Six Nations PREVIEW
So often the undercard, Ireland's fortunes in the under-20 championship leaves us excited year on year. Ahead of the 2025 instalment, I was joined by Maccers, Iestyn and Will to discuss the upcoming championship. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Mixed Bag! European Cup Pool Stage Recap
16 games played, 11 wins. Not a bad return for the provinces who all face April cup rugby. I was joined by Danny, Clare and Hugo to discuss their pool stage fortunes. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2025•58 min
Stagnant & Predictable? Ireland Squad REACTION | Guinness Men's Six Nations 2025
If Ireland are to win an historic 3rd title in a row, it will be Simon Easterby at the helm, Caelan Doris as captain and a 36 man squad who do it. In today's solo pod, I run through all the major decisions in the selection where multiple URC stars were overlooked. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Jan 15, 2025•38 min
Provincial Struggles? | Champions Cup Catch-Up
After a poor Autumn, only Europe could save Irish fans. Although after the last fortnight, maybe not. On today's solo pod, I look at Leinster's start, Munster's mehs and Ulster's woes. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2024•35 min
Champions Cup PREVIEW with Premier Sports' Rory Hamilton
The Investec Champions Cup returns to our screens this Friday, with a new broadcaster and new faces as Premier Sports takes on the honour for the 2024/25 season. Joining me for a brief preview of the tournament ahead is Premier commentator Rory Hamilton. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Dec 05, 2024•26 min
Brilliant Bench Saves the Day! | Ireland v Australia Recap | Autumn Nations Series, Round 4
Not all wins are created equal, but Ireland will be glad they got out of dodge thanks to some sublime bench interventions. David Cordial and Jack Fogarty joined me to look back on Ireland's curtain closing win over the Wallabies. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can find me @Caola...
Dec 01, 2024•54 min
IRELAND v AUSTRALIA PREVIEW | Autumn Nations Series, Round 4
Joe Schmidt is back in town, this time coaching the Wallabies, and if makes for a fascinating clash. Months removed from Andy vs Joe with the Lions, this feels like a dress rehearsal. Ian Frizzell and Tom Coleman joined me to preview this one. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can ...
Nov 28, 2024•48 min
Schmidt's Sticky Finale? | Opposition View, Ep. 3 - Australia
As attention turns to the land down under, to Joe Schmidt and Australia, Brett McKay joins me to discuss all things Wallabies. Enjoy! Guests: Brett McKay - https://x.com/BMcSport / https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Inst...
Nov 27, 2024•41 min
Convincing Ireland Crush Fiji | Autumn Nations Series, Round 3 RECAP
If a scrappy Ireland is entertaining for narratives and storylines, then a convincing Irish win is entertaining in quality. Peter Lockhart and Adam Latham joined me to look back on an impressive Irish win over Fiji. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Ins...
Nov 24, 2024•57 min
IRELAND v FIJI PREVIEW | Autumn Nations Series 2024, Round 3
Fiji fly into Dublin looking to claim a scalp against a changed up Irish XV who are finally giving youth a chance, and so are we... but will it work out? Debutant Jay Long and Jonathan West joined stand-in host Huw Griffin to preview this one. Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can ...
Nov 22, 2024•41 min
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