We continue our team by team, pool by pool previews by looking at the 3 time champions, New Zealand. I am joined by journalist Jamie Wall as we discuss New Zealand's patchy form, coaching changes, and whether they can upset the odds. Talking Points (Time stamps approximate): New Zealand the enigma? (04:00) 2022 dip in form (08:00) The soon to be Scott Robertson era (14:00) Rugby Championship 2023 (18:30) Breaking down the selection questions and current squad (22:30) The pool and knockout draw -...
Aug 01, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We kick off our Rugby World Cup 2023 coverage by previewing the hosts, France. I am joined by journalists James Harrington and Illtud Dafydd to talk about Les Blues' prospects, the excitement levels across the country and everything in between. Talking Points (Time stamps approximate): Fabian Galthie and his early appointment (05:00) France's phenomenal production line - (10:00) Extended squad - (17:45) Newfound consistency - (30:00) The pool and knockout draw - (41:00) Predictions - (55:00) Gue...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
On today’s pod, I am joined by Tom and David as we take a look back on the historic and memorable 2022/23 rugby season in Ireland. There was a clean sweep in the Autumn, a senior and u20 grand slam, a dreaded wooden spoon, a 7s World Cup semi-final, Olympic qualification, a first URC champion and a rare Dublin Champions Cup final. There’s a lot to discuss! Talking Points (Time stamps approximate): Provinces - (01:00) Men’s National Side - (34:00) U20’s - (50:00) Women’s - (57:00) 7’s - (01:03:00...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Welcome to the fourth and final episode of the URC Fanview series; a fan led series recapping the season gone by for each of the 4 Irish provinces. Our focus tonight turns to Munster, ended a 12 year trophy drought on Saturday, by silencing the Stormers in Cape Town. This pod will be 3 joyous Munster fans trying to piece together this momentous, rollercoaster, unforgettable 2022/23 season. Guests: Tom Savage - Three Red Kings Aoife O'Callaghan Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby o...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Coming up on today's bonus podcast, we look ahead to the upcoming URC Grand Final. Reigning champions Stormers are back on home soil for another league final. Facing them, the mighty Munster. Led by first year head coach Graham Rowntree, Munster return to their first final since 2021, but have not claimed silverware since a decade prior to that. With me to preview this weekend’s final is host of the Provincial State of Mind podcast, Jeff Neville (@TheLooseH on Twitter). Hope you enjoy! You can f...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this week's URC Fanview epidose, we look at Leinster, who fell short at the final hurdle both in the URC and Heineken Champions Cup. What some teams would call a success, feels like failure as Leinster go another season without a trophy. We discussed the obvious elephant in the room, the Heineken Cup final, as well as the season as a whole, Lancaster, Nienebar and much more; and I promise this is the most upbeat Leinster related podcast this week! Guests: Jeff Pagano - Harpin' on Rugby Podcas...
May 22, 2023•56 min
After 10 long years of waiting, the premier matchup in European club rugby returns to Dublin. It’s Leinster v La Rochelle, Leo v ROG, Ireland v France. This is the matchup we all dreamed of, as we get set for a true clash of the titans with a unique rivalry. With me to preview the weekend’s finals is The42.ie’s Gavan Casey, as we talk about the top heavy nature of the competition, the pressure on Leinster and the admirable rise of La Rochelle under the stewardship of Ronan O'Gara and much more! ...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In tonight's episode of URC Fanview, our attention turns to Connacht, who bowed out at the semi-final stage last weekend at the hands of the Stormers. With it, the curtains closed on the Andy Friend era, as Connacht seem to be in better shape, from top to bottom, than ever before. We take a look back on Friend's tenure, Connacht's season as a whole, and look ahead to next year. Guests: Stephen Murphy - Master of None Podcast Pádraig Kelly - The2ndRow - https://the2ndrow.com/2023/05/16/thank-you-...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Despite securing 2nd seed, Ulster crashed out in the last eight of the URC on home soil against Connacht. Questions will now be asked of the coaches, players and tactics after squandering their high league position. In today's podcast, I sat down with Peter, host of the Red Hand Podcast; to discuss Ulster's season on a bigger picture. Guests: Peter Lockhart - @dplockhart Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at:...
May 10, 2023•48 min
Welcome to my innaugral podcast series 'My Life in Rugby'. This series speaks to past players coaches, pundits and fans; discussing everything that this great game has brought them. Episode 3 sees me speak to former Ireland hooker, Bernard Jackman. Bernard has been involved in the pro game since it turned professional, and despite cutting his playing and coaching career short; Bernard loves the game now more than ever in his work as a pundit. Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Johnny's fitting farewell, Ireland's rare Grand Slam and an overwhelming excitement across the country; that's the glory of a Six Nations. In today's bonus podcast, I sat down with two jubilant fans and a rational Welsh friend to take a gleeful eye over the championship that was. Enjoy! ☘ Guests: Jack Fogarty - https://twitter.com/FogartyJack Iestyn Thomas - https://twitter.com/Iestyn_thomas21 David Cordial My Links: Website: caolansrugby.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaolanSRugby00...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Hi, my name is Caolán Scully, and welcome to my innaugral podcast series 'My Life in Rugby'. I am a rugby nerd who recently took to writing articles about the sport I love. One year on, I have ventured over to the podcast world. This series speaks to past players coaches, pundits and fans; discussing everything that this great game has brought them. Episode 2 sees me speaking to Jeff Neville, or 'The Loose Head', an Irish rugby podcaster, pundit and content creator. What started off as a medium ...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hi, my name is Caolán Scully, and welcome to my innaugral podcast series 'My Life in Rugby'. I am a rugby nerd who recently took to writing articles about the sport I love. One year on, I have ventured over to the podcast world. This series speaks to past players coaches, pundits and fans; discussing everything that this great game has brought them. We start episode 1 by speaking to Connacht out-half Jack Carty, who has taken the road less travelled to the top. From growing up in a sporting hous...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
