The Red 78 with Alan Quinlan & Fiona Hayes

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Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join forces with Ruairi O'Hagan to bring you all the latest analysis, interviews, news and top stories from all across the province, every week here on The Red 78!

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160 episodes
Updated June 4

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Feb 28, 2023 · 44 min
The Red 78 Ep. 60 | A Tribute to Tom Tierney | RG Returns against a 'Munster-esque' Scatlets | Alan Quinlan & Niamh BriggsThe Red 78 Ep. 60 | A Tribute to Tom Tierney | RG Returns against a 'Munster-esque' Scarletts | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
It's been a difficult weekend for all involved in Munster Rugby with the passing of Tom Tierney, Quinny and Niamh pay tribute on this week's pod. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Feb 21, 2023 · 48 min
The Red 78 Ep. 59 | Details decisive, O'Mahony's meaning to Munster & the return of 'Andy Farrell, are you watching?' | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
It was another win for the Munstermen, but against a mentally weakened Ospreys. Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have all the analysis on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Feb 13, 2023 · 46 min
The Red 78 Ep. 58 | Fearless against France, Murray makes his mark & Ospreys on the way!
It was a big weekend for Ireland, so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have a full breakdown of how our Munstermen fared, as well as all that's to come when The Ospreys arrive into Thomond on Friday night... Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Feb 8, 2023 · 44 min
The Red 78 Ep.57 | Murray makes his move, Quinny's Cardiff memory lane & Munstermen in the 20's | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
We've no Munster action, but a lot of Ireland talk on all levels to discuss on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Jan 31, 2023 · 48 min
The Red 78 Ep. 56 | Pinch yourself positivity, high hopes on Hodnett & who makes the Irish starting XV?
Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs are back for this week's episode of the Red 78 with a spring in their steps after an excellent block of recent fixtures. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Jan 23, 2023 · 39 min
The Red 78 Ep. 55 | Inter-pro Invincibles, Toulouse toughness & SA awaiting | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
It was a winning weekend for Niamh and her women's team as they took home the inter-pro title! Meanwhile, the men had a more difficult task against a big Toulouse side in France! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Jan 17, 2023 · 42 min
The Red 78 Ep. 54 | A view from the stands & a doubly good weekend! | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
We're changing things up slightly this week and getting some thoughts from the most important piece of the Munster family - the fans! MRSC member Ray O'Brien joins Quinny and Niamh to give us a view from the stands and then dive into what was an excellent weekend for both Munster senior sides. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Jan 10, 2023 · 44 min
The Red 78 Ep. 53 | Healy heading to Scotland, Champions Cup build-up & the women's inter-pros kick off!
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have all the latest from the world of Munster Rugby on episode 53 of the Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Jan 3, 2023 · 43 min
The Red 78 Ep. 52 | Positive progressions, inter-provincial transfers & fortunate future fixtures | Quinlan & Briggs
Quinny and Niamh are back for the first pod of the New Year! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Dec 28, 2022 · 38 min
The Red 78 Ep. 51 | Are Munster on the right track? 'Incredibly good' Leinster | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
It's episode 51 to close out 2022. As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from a festive clash with Leinster on St. Stephen's Day. (00:00-02:00) Quinny on dealing with being spotted in the crowd. (02:00-05:00) Fans on the pod? (05:00-07:30) Leinster 'different gravy'. (07:30-13:00) What do the fans think? (13:00-19:00) Half-back pressure. (19:00-22:00) Munster work-rate. (22:00-28:00) Crucial refereeing decisions. (28:00-30:00) Star of the week. (30:00-35:00) Ravenhill New Year's test. (35:00-38:00) Will Munster have a better 2023? Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Dec 20, 2022 · 43 min
The Red 78 Ep. 50! | Playing on the edge & how to change the ref's perception | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
We've made it to EPISODE 50! As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from an exciting weekend of European action! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Dec 13, 2022 · 46 min
The Red 78 Ep.49 | Toulouse too much, Saints on Sunday & Ridley's rebuttal | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
European fixtures are back and so are Niamh Briggs & Alan Quinlan with episode 49 of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Dec 6, 2022 · 40 min
The Red 78 Ep.48 | Fast-start fears, the Toulouse tornado & Quinny's 'Star of the Week'!
The Champions Cup is about to get underway and off the back of another solid Munster performance on Friday, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have everything you should be looking out for! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Nov 29, 2022 · 42 min
The Red 78 Ep. 47 | A progressive inter-pro, the selection situation & the future for Frisch?
It's been a positive weekend for Munster and Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are only delighted to be along with the latest episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Nov 22, 2022 · 40 min
The Red 78 Ep.46 | Concussions, Crowley's contribution & Connacht are coming to town | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
With no Munster game to review, Quinny and Niamh have a look back at the Autumn internationals and how the southern contingent got on, there's a once-off return of 'Are you watching Andy Farrell?' and they look ahead to Connacht's visit to Thomond this Saturday. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Nov 15, 2022 · 38 min
The Red 78 Ep.45 | Munster not getting carried away after SA win, tributes to Jerry Holland, more games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh?
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pay tribute to former Ireland international and coach Jerry Holland before reminiscing on Munster’s triumph over South Africa and awarding their gold star of the week. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Nov 8, 2022 · 47 min
The Red 78 Ep.44 | CJ Stander talks life after retirement, memories of Axel Foley and explains what Munster fans mean to him
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined by special guest and former Munster and Ireland star CJ Stander to talk about his life post retirement from rugby, what it was like to return, the strengths and weaknesses of his coaches over the years and most importantly what the Munster/Irish rugby fanbase are really like! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Nov 1, 2022 · 46 min
The Red 78 Ep.43 | Refereeing inconsistencies, implications if Munster weren’t to make the Champions Cup and who starts for Ireland?
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs talk about Munster’s recent defeat to Ulster, the lay of the land after the first seven games and look forward to Ireland’s upcoming clash vs South Africa. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Oct 25, 2022 · 42 min
The Red 78 Ep.42 | Green shoots, the blue wall & a must, must, must win!
Munster came out the wrong end of one interpro, but what can be learned for Ulster at home this weekend? Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown on this week's Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Oct 18, 2022 · 41 min
The Red 78 Ep.41 | Leinster look ahead | Strength of the bench | Is Casey our no.9?
It's a big week for Munster with Leinster waiting in the Aviva on Saturday, Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the preview and reaction from the Bulls on this week's Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

The Red 78 with Alan Quinlan & Fiona Hayes

The Red 78 Ep. 60 | A Tribute to Tom Tierney | RG Returns against a 'Munster-esque' Scatlets | Alan Quinlan & Niamh BriggsThe Red 78 Ep. 60 | A Tribute to Tom Tierney | RG Returns against a 'Munster-esque' Scarletts | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep. 59 | Details decisive, O'Mahony's meaning to Munster & the return of 'Andy Farrell, are you watching?' | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep. 58 | Fearless against France, Murray makes his mark & Ospreys on the way!

The Red 78 Ep.57 | Murray makes his move, Quinny's Cardiff memory lane & Munstermen in the 20's | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep. 56 | Pinch yourself positivity, high hopes on Hodnett & who makes the Irish starting XV?

The Red 78 Ep. 55 | Inter-pro Invincibles, Toulouse toughness & SA awaiting | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep. 54 | A view from the stands & a doubly good weekend! | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep. 53 | Healy heading to Scotland, Champions Cup build-up & the women's inter-pros kick off!

The Red 78 Ep. 52 | Positive progressions, inter-provincial transfers & fortunate future fixtures | Quinlan & Briggs

The Red 78 Ep. 51 | Are Munster on the right track? 'Incredibly good' Leinster | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep. 50! | Playing on the edge & how to change the ref's perception | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep.49 | Toulouse too much, Saints on Sunday & Ridley's rebuttal | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep.48 | Fast-start fears, the Toulouse tornado & Quinny's 'Star of the Week'!

The Red 78 Ep. 47 | A progressive inter-pro, the selection situation & the future for Frisch?

The Red 78 Ep.46 | Concussions, Crowley's contribution & Connacht are coming to town | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

The Red 78 Ep.45 | Munster not getting carried away after SA win, tributes to Jerry Holland, more games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh?

The Red 78 Ep.44 | CJ Stander talks life after retirement, memories of Axel Foley and explains what Munster fans mean to him

The Red 78 Ep.43 | Refereeing inconsistencies, implications if Munster weren’t to make the Champions Cup and who starts for Ireland?

The Red 78 Ep.42 | Green shoots, the blue wall & a must, must, must win!

The Red 78 Ep.41 | Leinster look ahead | Strength of the bench | Is Casey our no.9?