Munster fans are familiar with a Kiwi who takes their heart, and Alex Nankivell is no different. Having joined the province this season, he is already emerging as a fan favourite. In this special joint-podcast with the Red Army; myself and Patricia speak to Alex about life in Ireland, his time in red to date, Super Rugby and victory over the Crusaders! Enjoy! You can subscribe to the Red Army Podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/6523ed56b1f27a0011005f64 Feel free to follow me on my socials @Cao...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Two rounds, 2 wins for Ireland, what more can you ask for? It might be a dream start for the senior and u20 men's sides; but most of the talking points were elswhere this weekend where there was more drama than actual rugby. Jeff and Iestyn join me to recap all of the action! Guests: Jeff Neville - https://twitter.com/TheLooseH & Provincial State of Mind Podcast Iestyn Thomas - https://twitter.com/Iestyn_thomas21 & Ospreys Eyrie Podcast Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby ...
Feb 12, 2024•56 min
This particular Six Nations battle fails to whet the appetite, but promises to bring its own layer of excitement. With Ireland chasing a slam and Italy off to a fast start under Quesada, then these two rotated outfits will both be high on confidence heading into Sunday's tussle. BHH, Jack and Mike join me to preview this showdown! Guests: BallHandling Hooker - https://twitter.com/BHHooker Jack Fogarty - https://twitter.com/FogartyJack Mike Petretta - https://twitter.com/Italian_Rugby Feel free t...
Feb 09, 2024•59 min
Well... that was the dream start wasn't it? As Ireland banished autumnal Parisian nightmares aside, Scotland and England limped barefoot over the line in a weekend that certified that the Six Nations we all know and love, is back! Patricia and Ben join me to recap the first round action! Guests: Patricia Vieira - https://twitter.com/_PatriciaV_ Ben Nurse - https://twitter.com/BenNurse8 Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles avail...
Feb 04, 2024•57 min
The teams have been named and the battle lines have been drawn as we prepare for another raucous encounter in this epic sporting rivalry. Ireland and France are neck and neck for quality and so often give us a game for the ages; so will this Marseille showdown repeat the plotline? Sam, Huw and Ian join me to preview this potential Grand Slam decider! Guests: Sam Iredale - https://twitter.com/sami_sp Huw Griffin - https://twitter.com/HuwGriffinRugby Ian Frizell - https://twitter.com/rava_ian Feel...
Feb 01, 2024•53 min
If you've followed rugby's rise in Ireland this century, then Ryle Nugent will have been your most common companion. In this Six Nations themed episode, the legendary broadcaster joins me to talk memorable games involving Munster and Ireland, what sports broadcasting is really like, nerves, teamwork and so much more. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you can find my...
Jan 31, 2024•58 min
The 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship is right around the corner, and promises to be another truly spectacular occasion. Ireland and France will be keen to set the record straight after some Autumnal disappointment, while Scotland would like to build on an impressive 2023 tournament. England and Wales have made wholesale changes but will be buoyed by their World Cup campaigns, while Italy are under new stewardship but could cause an upset or two. We break down each team individually a...
Jan 30, 2024•59 min
Former Munster centre Alex McHenry knows all about rugby's financial woes, after finding himself unemployed mid-season after the Jersey Reds went into liquidation. In this episode, he sits down to tell us all about the tumultuous final weeks in Jersey, his stint at Wasps, his grá for Munster and much much more. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you can find my podca...
Jan 24, 2024•50 min
It was a frustrating and wet January for the provinces who can still win silverware, but have not impressed. Chrissy, Sam and Peter joined me tonight to look back on the pool stage action. Enjoy! Guests: Sam Iredale - https://twitter.com/sami_sp Chrissy Hawkins Peter Lockhart - https://twitter.com/dplockhart Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you can find my podcasts on all...
Jan 22, 2024•57 min
Ireland might have won the hearts of the World Cup, but they will be baying for silverware in the upcoming Guinness Six Nations. Andy Farrell has named his 34 man squad for the tournament today; and in this bonus podcast I run over the squad in detail! Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you can find my podcasts on all providers @CaolanSRugbyPodcast Linktree - https:...
Jan 17, 2024•56 min
For Jean Kleyn, 2023 was a year he will never forget. In this episode, he sits down to talk about Munster and South Africa's memorable trophy runs, the stunning belief those teams had, his adoration for Munster and so much more. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you can find my podcasts on all providers @CaolanSRugbyPodcast Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby...
Jan 16, 2024•55 min
It was not perfect but after two rounds none of the provinces are out of European contention (thank you format gods). Adam & Cian joined me tonight to look back on the opening rounds. Enjoy! Guests: Cian O'Muilleoir - https://twitter.com/RugbyKino Adam Latham - https://twitter.com/lathamadam19 Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you can find my podcasts on all providers ...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Despite La Rochelle going back-to-back over Leinster in successive finals, has the newest European format led to a wide open year? As many as 10 sides are legitmate favourites, and on today's show, I run over the 4 pools and 4 provinces with a few (soon to be incorrect) predictions! Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you can my podcasts on all providers @CaolanSRugby...
Dec 06, 2023•53 min
This season is all about moving the conversation, and tonight, with the help of an esteemed panel, we will look ahead to the 10th season of the EPCR era of European Club Rugby, by looking back on a decade of question marks. Like any politician, the EPCR caused havoc upon entering the scene. They promised the sun, moon and stars, and delivered zilch. Was this fabled competition murdered as opposed to revived, and is there anything we can do to stem the tide? A brilliant 5 man panel joins me to di...
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 2 min
Ahead of a busy week of Champions Cup coverage, let's first look back on the URC (aka, Best League). The 4 Irish provinces are sitting pretty near the top; and in today's vodcast, I take a deeper look into their opening salvos. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com And you can my podcasts on all providers @CaolanSRugby Podcast Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Le...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
As the new season commences, the CaolánSRugby podcast looks to change shape, and bring the fans what they want. In our second instalment of this series, I look at Ireland and their exciting depth in the wider channels. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/6523ed56b1f27a0011005f64 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby ...
Nov 22, 2023•47 min
As the new season commences, the CaolánSRugby podcast looks to change shape, and bring the fans what they want. In our first episode of the season, I kickoff our new focus on the bigger picture talking points that fans want to discuss and listen to, by talking about Ireland. Fear not, this is not a post-RWC hangover, but rather a look at Ireland's stocks across the field, where it needs bolstering and where we have an overflow. Enjoy! YouTube version - https://youtu.be/cXlv5Z458ME?si=tt6tnBA08lT...
Nov 15, 2023•38 min
In our final episode of season previews we head south to discuss the URC champions, Munster. Graham Rowntree's men shocked many by ending their trophy drought last year, but with a young and talented squad, an exciting brand of rugby and a newfound wave of momentum; surely the only way is up? Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acas...
Nov 02, 2023•32 min
On today's episode of season previews we move on to Connacht. The men from the west start life post-Andy Frienf bursting with fresh young faces, and more international stars than ever before. It makes you wonder if their new look is even much of a detractor at all? Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/6523ed56b1f27a0011005f...
Nov 01, 2023•19 min
On today's episode of season previews we venture north to discuss an Ulster under pressure to finall deliver silverware. With rumours strife about unhappy camp, tactical ineptitude and financial issues, Dan McFarland's men enter the campaign needing to return to past heights. Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/6523ed56b1f...
Oct 31, 2023•26 min
In a 4 part mini-pod series before I take a post RWC hiatus, I look at each of the four Irish provinces and their season's hopes for this campaign. I start proceedings with Leinster who will be gunning for glory after a barron two years, but with hot prospects and a new coach, they might be better off going backwards intangibly to go forwards for that final 1% Enjoy! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: htt...
Oct 30, 2023•28 min
They ran it back. South Africa have become the mens game's first 4 time RWC champions after defeating rivals New Zealand to clinch successive titles, topping off a stellar tournament with a nailbiting crescendo. Huw, Riaan and David joined me to look back on an historic night and memorable tournament. Guests: Huw Griffin - https://twitter.com/HuwGriffinRugby Riaan Louw - https://twitter.com/Ringo26 David Cordial - https://twitter.com/AH_David Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/6523ed56b1...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Rivalries in sport are a wonderful thing. A fierce rivalry in the biggest game of them all is mouth-watering. New Zealand against South Africa promises the world, and as finals go; there's no renewal we have waited for more than this one. Harry, Jamie and Ben joined me to discuss this epic clash. Guests: Harry Jones - https://twitter.com/haribaldijones Jamie Wall - https://twitter.com/JamieWall2 Ben Nurse - https://twitter.com/BenNurse8 Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Insta...
Oct 26, 2023•57 min
After two contrasting semis, we have an age old rivalry in this years final. New Zealand and South Africa overcame a despirited Argentina and battling England respectively to set up a mouthwatering final. Tom and Ed looked back on this weekend's action. Guests: Tom Coleman - https://twitter.com/LeinsterRoyalty Ed Price - https://twitter.com/jam_rugby Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/6523ed56b1f27a0011005f64 Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTu...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Last weekend delivered four epic ties, but although semi-finals should be more captivating, this weekend promises to be anything but. Cian and Harley joined me to discuss this bumper weekend. Guests: Cian O'Muilleoir - https://twitter.com/RugbyKino Harley Worthy - https://twitter.com/WorthyHarley Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrug...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
I TOLD YE SO!! In a move that was hushed hushed for a number of weeks, The Telegraph finally broke the story about Merger discussions. However, despite their tone, it feels like URC+ rather than a new entity. Huw and David joined me to discuss all the various pros and cons of such a move, of which there are many. Guests: Huw Griffin - https://twitter.com/HuwGriffinRugby David Cordial - https://twitter.com/AH_David Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube ...
Oct 19, 2023•56 min
Try as we might, we had to discuss Ireland; but at least we had two belters to go before it in the running order! Jack and BHH joined me to recap and epic weekend of quarter-final action. Guests: BallHandling Hooker - https://twitter.com/BHHooker Jack Fogarty - https://twitter.com/FogartyJack Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/6523ed56b1f27a0011005f64 Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: https://cao...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 12 min
As the 2023 RWC reaches it's critical point, we are set for a cracking weekend. Will Ireland and France go one step closer? And who from the other side will put their hands up as contenders Pádraig, Ben and Harley joined me to discuss this bumper weekend. Guests: Pádraig Kelly - https://twitter.com/the2ndRow Ben Nurse - https://twitter.com/BenNurse8 Harley Worthy - https://twitter.com/WorthyHarley Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; wit...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
With the pool stages in the books, it's time to recap! An all-star panel of Enda, Huw and Sam joined me for the most comprehensive pool stage review to hit your ears! Guests: Sam Roberts - https://twitter.com/SamRobertsComms & https://open.spotify.com/show/3jvZ1S4nh4cupTh0yMM2yZ Huw Griffin - https://twitter.com/HuwGriffinRugby & https://open.spotify.com/show/78eblOXNsCJzPYaCmn1dTu Enda Fahy - https://twitter.com/rugbytvguide & https://open.spotify.com/show/4xVy3O5D7gmzI24SBbdyg4 Fee...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Win number 17 in a row sees Ireland top Pool B in convincing fashion. Scotland barely put up a fight in a one-sided showing as Ireland start humming at the right time. Let's hope the injury gods are favourable! Tom Coleman, Peter Lockhart and David Arnott joined me to look back on this one. Guests: Tom Coleman - https://twitter.com/LeinsterRoyalty David Arnott - https://twitter.com/thepenGW Peter Lockhart - https://twitter.com/dplockhart Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Inst...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min
