On the Knock on, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast this week: Stephen Byrne chats exclusively to Carlow man and Connacht rugby player Tom Daly. We talk about his younger years playing Gaelic football and rugby, representing Leinster and Ireland underage, his time in the Leinster academy and senior team, and then moving across to Connacht. We talk about the work being done at Connacht rugby and Bundee Aki being called up for the Lions. And he talks about his aspirations for the Irish senior team and m...
May 27, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this week’s episode of the Knock-On, KCLR’s rugby podcast on Scoreline.ie with Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pimm: We preview the champions cup final between Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle and Toulouse. We analyze Leinster’s Rainbow cup win over Ulster and Connacht’s impressive win over Munster in Thomond Park. James Cronin is to depart Munster while Connacht’s Stephen Fitzgerald is being forced to retire at the age of 25. And we chat about fans being allowed back into stadiums,...
May 21, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome to the Knock on, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast. Join Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pim every week talking all things rugby, local, provincial and international. This week, we talk about the new rainbow cup fixtures that have been released, Leinster's win over Connacht, and their game against Ulster this weekend. We discuss Tadhg Furlong's contract renewal, Quinn Roux leaving Connacht, and Jack Regan joining the Ospreys. Is Johnny Sexton being wrapped up in cotton wool no...
May 13, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Hello and welcome to the Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast. Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pim are here every week to chat all things rugby, local, provincial and national. This week, it’s all about the Lions Tour as Warren Gatland names his 37 man squad to tour South Africa. We chat about the Irish players included and those who missed out. And talk about the balance of the squad through the different positions and who could be the back up’s should any players be injured....
May 06, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On the show, we’re going to preview the Heineken Champions Cup Semi-Final between La Rochelle and Leinster this Sunday. We’ll go through the teams and assess where both side's strengths and weaknesses are ahead of this huge game. We discuss Twickenham being picked to host this year's final and they’re going to let in 10,000 fans but from where? We chat about the Lions too, the team will be picked this week and we chat about what Irish players we think will be there and how it will all balance ou...
Apr 30, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hello and welcome to the Knock on, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast. On the show, we talk about the PRO 14 Rainbow Cup competition being split this week over travel restrictions on the South African teams. We talk about the three new rule trials being introduced this weekend as well including bringing on a new player 20 minutes after a red card. We preview Leinster V Munster in their opening Rainbow Cup game. Johnny Sexton has been ruled out for a few weeks for concussion and has been to see an expe...
Apr 23, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to the Knock On, scoreline.ie’s rugby podcast with Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pimm. On the show, we talk about Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final win over Exeter and look ahead to the semi-final against Ronan O Gara's La Rochelle, We talk about the Irish women’s team hammering of Wales in the Six Nations. There are tons of comings and goings with contracts in Leinster, and Munster has brought back Simon Zebo. We discuss the lions coaching appointments, n...
Apr 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On the show, we talk about Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final against Exeter, whether Leinster would have preferred to play Toulon last week for match sharpness, Munster loss to Toulouse and Ronan O Gara and La Rochelle.
Apr 09, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On the show, we talk about Leinster’s PRO 14 final win over Munster, we have a look at the game plan, players, and how it happened. We also talk about the future of Munster rugby, are they going backward or is it just a blip? We also preview Leinster’s Champions cup game against Toulon.
Apr 01, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this week's episode of the Knock-On, Stephen Byrne and former Leinster captain Chris Pimm look back at Ireland's win over England in the Six Nations and the stand-out performers for Ireland. They also preview the Guinness PRO 14 final between Leinster and Munster and chat about the Rainbow Cup which will take place from late April. They also chat about the Lions tour, who's possibly on the plane, and more.
Mar 26, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On the show, we talk about CJ Stander's surprising retirement announcement, we talk about the Ireland team named for the final six nations game against England and the English themselves. We also talk about Kilkenny man Tim Corkery getting his first Leinster cap and his second and we chat about Leinster signing Leo Cullen, Stuart Lancaster, and the management team up to new contracts.
Mar 19, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Stephen Byrne and Chris Pimm chat through the Ireland team that has been named to play Scotland in the Six Nations. Keith Earls one-year contract with the IRFU is discussed, the Six Nations being bought into by CVC and the knock-on effect it will have to fans and putting the game behind the paywall. We discuss Kilkenny-man Tim Corkery and his possible senior debut for Leinster off the bench against Zebre. Leinster's PRO14 win over Ulster last weekend and the number of cards that were handed out ...
Mar 12, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
It's another episode of The Knock On, KCLR's rugby podcast through Scoreline.ie. This week Stephen Byrne is chatting to the former Leinster back row and captain Chris Pimm about Ireland's Six Nations showing against Italy - what were the positives and what did Ireland do wrong? We'll chat through the matchday squad and how they all performed, Ireland's upcoming Six Nations clash with Scotland, the rescheduled game with France and the Covid cases in the French camp. Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Maho...
Mar 04, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
With the passing of former Irish international Gary Halpin, we're joined by Shane Byrne, Mick Galwey and more to hear thoughts on stories on one of the big men in Irish rugby. On this edition of The Knock On you'll hear from Mick Galwey - formerly Munster and Ireland Shane Byrne - formerly Leinster and Ireland Chris Pimm - former Leinster captain Ian Dowling - formerly Munster and Ireland For more rugby news across the week, check scoreline.ie ....
Feb 28, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On this edition of The Knock On rugby podcast from Scoreline.ie, we're talking Six Nations rugby, Ireland's depth of players, the ongoing debate over the number 10 spot, Johnny Sexton's retirement and the return of Joey Carbery to Munster. Former Munster and Ireland man Mick Galway shares his thoughts on why Ireland just aren't gelling together for the Six Nations, former Leinster captain Chris Pimm gives his views on the Irish team named to face Italy while Kilkenny man - also former Munster an...
Feb 26, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
For this bonus edition of Scoreline Extra (now becoming The Knock On), we're honing in on matters rugby following Ireland's disappointing start to the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. There's plenty of debate around Irish rugby circles at the moment given Ireland's opening two defeats for this year's tournament. Our Stephen Byrne is joined by former Leinster back row, Chris Pimm, to talk about a few of the big points in rugby at the moment including the successor to Johnny Sexton Ireland's lack of a g...
Feb 21, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
