It another frustrating and limp Irish performance on Friday night, and although the result improved, it raised more questions than it gave us answers. Patricia and Adam joined me reflect on another mixed bag for Ireland in Dublin. Guests: Patricia Vieira - https://x.com/_PatriciaV_ Adam Latham - https://x.com/lathamadam19 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/COMG629...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Sport is a notoriously fickle environment, and after a flat opening loss to New Zealand, Irish rugby knows how quickly the vibe can shift. They face Argentina on Friday hoping for a big response and a big win. David Cordial and Daniel Humphries joined stand in host Huw Griffin to preview this one. Host: Huw Griffin - https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Guests: David Cordial - https://x.com/AH_David Daniel Humphries - https://x.com/Humphy87 Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls...
Nov 14, 2024•43 min
Attention quickly turns to Argentina this week and with me to preview Friday's clash with Los Pumas and the following week against Fiji is a fellow podcaster with an array of knowledge and soft spot for these two, Huw Griffin. Enjoy! Guests: Huw Griffin - https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby 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://sho...
Nov 11, 2024•37 min
It was a miserable night in Dublin as Rieko Ioane, Damian McKenzie and New Zealand showed their class, and Ireland went down easier than we’ve ever seen before. Pádraig and Eric joined me to recap a poor night for Ireland. Guests: Pádraig Kelly - https://x.com/the2ndRow Eric Fitzgerald 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://sh...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Revenge is a dish best served cold, and Ireland are keen to cook it up. After World Cup agony in 2023, all eyes are on Lansdowne Road this Friday as Ireland seek redemption over Razor's Kiwis. Cian and Ben joined me to preview this massive grudge match. Guests: Cian O'Muilleoir - https://bsky.app/profile/rugbykino.bsky.social Ben Leahy - https://x.com/purplebenny Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby R...
Nov 06, 2024•41 min
The All Blacks are a scary prospect any november, but after a stop-start 2024, are they what they once were? In the opening episode of our Opposition View series, I'm joined by Kiwi journalist Jamie Wall for an in-depth insight into the All Blacks ahead of their trip to Dublin. Enjoy! Guests: Jamie Wall - https://x.com/JamieWall2 Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Balls Article - https://www.balls.ie/rugby/munster-players-ratings-after-spirited-defeat-to-all-blacks-at-elect...
Nov 04, 2024•42 min
Ahead of Munster's curtain raising showdown with the All Blacks XV, today's show is a special crossover with The Red Army Podcast to preview the game. Enjoy! Red Army Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/047VXpC70UxcV4QWxWcIHD?si=03ad70902a46474a Movember Campaign - https://movember.com/m/15227326?mc=1 Co Host - Patricia: Ruck’N’ Roll Podcast and @_PatriciaV_ on Twitter/X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2024•50 min
I never thought we'd do another shock coaching departure pod this season, not least Graham Rowntree. In this Red Army Pod crossover, Patricia and I discuss the shock news out of Munster. Enjoy! Red Army Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/047VXpC70UxcV4QWxWcIHD?si=3fda309f4a1e4584 Co-Host: Patricia: Ruck’N’ Roll Podcast and @_PatriciaV_ on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29, 2024•30 min
When you think of provincial cult heroes, very few standout like Paul Warwick. In the final interview of the new series, I speak to Paul about his move to Ireland, Munster's glory days, signings, re-signings and taking on the All Blacks and Wallabies as a red. 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 Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Oct 28, 2024•44 min
A year on from the culmination of Rugby World Cup 2023, we reflect on the tier 2 nations who stole our hearts and minds. With me today to discuss the past year in rugby’s second level of the international game are Francisco Isaac and Joe Santamaria. Guests: Francisco Isaac - https://x.com/francisaac87 Joe Santamaria - https://x.com/Santamaria97Joe United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can find me @Caola...
Oct 24, 2024•56 min
The squad has been named and there's a sense of same old. Rotation has been spared, so only victories will suffice. On today's show I discuss Andy Farrell's Autumn squad, looking at the omissions, big calls and games ahead. Enjoy! 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 Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktre...
Oct 23, 2024•43 min
Having represented Ireland in the late 80s and early 90s, Noel Mannion is one of Ballinasloe's most famous sons. The a former back-row forward scored one of Irish rugby’s most iconic tries, featured in the 1991 Rugby World Cup, and has been in the game in some capacity ever since. He joined me to discuss a thorough life in rugby. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PQ2GeblraQGHefjjfjQbF?si=cAt7YgpFQyO9Hcxt-rPJEw Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-p...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
We beat the Black Ferns and the USA so how good was WXV for Ireland? With the World Cup over the horizon, we discuss WXV 1 from an Irish perspective, with clear excitement running through. Patricia and Ailbhe joined me to discuss this Ireland's fine dining at the top table. Balls Article: https://www.balls.ie/rugby/ireland-are-returning-to-womens-rugbys-top-table-612991 United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min
It's a tour that never goes off without complaint, but for the second time running Emerging Ireland toured South Africa and went unbeaten. In today's brief bonus pod, I recap the tour, discuss the high points, low points and ask what's next? Enjoy! Balls.ie Articles - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/show/2gz1tcHmr793dWTEPdkD7J?si=909dc653a2184cef Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can find me @CaolanSRugby...
Oct 10, 2024•20 min
The year is 2009, and as Ireland celebrated Grand Slam glory, over 82,000 fans packed in to GAA HQ for a game that would change Irish rugby forever. With me to discuss not only the famous semi-final itself, but the makings of a frantic rivalry are podcast regulars Tom Coleman and Owen Harrison Guests: Tom Coleman - https://x.com/LeinsterRoyalty Owen Harrison - https://x.com/Overthehillprop United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/show/2gz1tcHmr793dWTEPdkD7J?si=909dc653a2184cef Red Army Pod...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr
Ahead of Saturday's return to GAA HQ, all this week we will discuss the big clash both here and on The Red Army Podcast. We open the week with a very special interview, as I chat to Munster legend Alan Quinlan about the province's glory days, playing in Croke Park, World Cups, punditry and a whole lot more. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PQ2GeblraQGHefjjfjQbF?si=cAt7YgpFQyO9Hcxt-rPJEw Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast Feel free to fol...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Having looked at the club game a few weeks back, today we turn our attention to the single most important component of matchday - the referee. We would be nowhere without them, yet with the modern vitriolic discourse that clouds sport, we are lucky to have them. Especially in the amateur ranks. Connacht's Andrew Fogarty joined me to discuss the art of refereeing. United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/show/2gz1tcHmr793dWTEPdkD7J?si=d80ee2b2795b42bc Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast....
Sep 30, 2024•43 min
There's something special about the Olympics, so to get the chance to speak to an Irish athlete from any games is an incredible honour. In our latest interview, I chat to Irish Olympic 7s star Zac Ward about his momentous year in green, brother Bryn's success, living the Olympic dream and his return to Ulster. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PQ2GeblraQGHefjjfjQbF?si=cAt7YgpFQyO9Hcxt-rPJEw Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast Feel free to ...
Sep 23, 2024•52 min
As the IRFU celebrates 150 years tonight's special episode is a deep dive on the club game. Once the crown jewel on the island, the club scene has had a rocky few years of late. Despite all of that, it has kicked on of late to the point that both junior and senior club rugby is flying once again. Guests: Michael Harding - Corinthians Scott Broughton - Ashbourne Donal Milne - Tullamore United Rugby Rewind - Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast You can find me @CaolanSRu...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The URC is back this week and the four Irish provinces are out for blood. 2024 wasn't enough, so now they need to deliver. A full panel of provincial loyalties join me to preview each team in depth, with a few predictions in there too. Guests: Aaron Talbot - https://x.com/Aarontalbot4 Chrissy Hawkins Jonathan West - https://x.com/j_west91 Daniel Humphreys - https://x.com/Humphy87 Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min
It might have been a warm-up for the upcoming WXV 1 tournament, but it didn’t look or feel like it as Ireland crushed the Wallaroos 36-10 in front of a boisterous Belfast crowd. Rising star Aoife Wafer got two tries of her own in an utterly convincing victory as the feel good factor keeps on rolling. David Cordial joined me directly post game me to discuss this seismic victory. Guests: David Cordial - https://x.com/AH_David United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army...
Sep 14, 2024•29 min
The United Rugby Championship is fast approaching, and today's show will get you up to speed on all of the non-Irish teams. An all star panel of Johan, Huw, Craig and Mike join me to preview the hotly anticipated season ahead. Guests: Huw Griffin - https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Craig Manson - https://x.com/Scrumchampion Mike Petretta - https://x.com/Italian_Rugby Johan Jordaan - https://x.com/Johan_Jordaan72 Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast ...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 18 min
From lower tiers to the highest tests, rugby in France is absolutely booming! In our opening discussion show of the season, I am joined by French rugby writers Illtud Dafydd and Paul Eddison to discuss this unrelenting rising tide, and what we can take from it. Guests: Illtud Dafydd - https://x.com/IlltudDafydd Paul Eddison - https://x.com/pauleddison Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG6292295182 Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-podcast Feel free t...
Sep 04, 2024•54 min
There are multiple routes to the top of the game, but even at that, Noel McNamara's journey is really "the road less travelled". In our opening interview of the new series, I speak to Noel about his route from Glenstal to Bordeaux, the cultural differences of coaching world stars, the season gone by and coming up and so much more. Enjoy! United Rugby Rewind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PQ2GeblraQGHefjjfjQbF?si=cAt7YgpFQyO9Hcxt-rPJEw Red Army Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/the-red-army-...
Sep 01, 2024•54 min
This season has been a drag, so in our final show of a nearly 100 episode campaign, I've decided to pit two provincial rivals but real life friends against each other in a light hearted quiz. It's Munster vs Leinster, but who will come out on top? Enjoy and make sure to play along from home! Guests: Ben Leahy - https://x.com/purplebenny David Cordial - https://x.com/AH_David You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wo...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Nothing highlights Ireland's rugby rise quite like the under-20's. Despite falling short this year, it was another successful and talented squad with plenty to be excited by. Tom Savage of Three Red Kings joins me to reflect on Ireland's efforts in this year's under 20 World Championship. Guests: Tom Coleman - https://x.com/LeinsterRoyalty Harry Jones - https://x.com/haribaldijones Jack Fogarty - https://x.com/FogartyJack Aaron Talbot - https://x.com/Aarontalbot4 You can find me @CaolanSRugby on...
Jul 17, 2024•33 min
Drama! What is it about this rivalry? After 160 minutes of gripping test match rugby, the two heavyweights cannot be seperated, but more importantly, they could be on Sunday. Step forward Ciarán Frawley and a drop-goal for the ages. Tom, Harry, Jack and Aaron join me to discuss yet another Springbok-Ireland thriller. Guests: Tom Coleman - https://x.com/LeinsterRoyalty Harry Jones - https://x.com/haribaldijones Jack Fogarty - https://x.com/FogartyJack Aaron Talbot - https://x.com/Aarontalbot4 You...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min
From the lovable Ted Lasso to spiteful Eddie Jones, we all share the common belief: no one likes draws. Yet that is the aim for Ireland as their summer series reaches it's 2nd test crescendo. On today's show I preview the deciding test, look at Ireland will need to work on to win and discuss why this could feel like an opportunity lost for the boys in green. I also briefly touch upon that David Humphreys interview. You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my artic...
Jul 11, 2024•50 min
The world champions did what world champions do. South Africa battled to a 27-20 home win over Ireland, a first for Rassie and co; and take the lead in this test series. David, Thala and Owen joined me to recap the gruelling encounter. Guests: David Cordial - https://x.com/AH_David Thala Msutu - https://x.com/ThalaMsutu77 Owen Harrison - https://x.com/Overthehillprop You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress....
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min
It's almost time for the grudge match everyone is excited for. Back to back Rugby World Cup champions South Africa welcoming back to back Six Nations winners Ireland to their home turf. It's the best facing off with nothing but pride and bragging rights at stake. On today's show I preview this eagerly anticipated opening test looking at selections and playing styles. I also discuss and commentate on the closing stages of the Ireland under-20's dramatic pool win over Georgia. You can find me @Cao...
Jul 04, 2024•44 min
