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VMTV Rugby Pod

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Tune in each week as Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams along with some special guests to discuss all the major talking points in rugby union.


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  • July 17 · 16 min

    Cam Roigard On Ireland, Eden Park Pressure & Dave Rennie's All Blacks | Nations Championship

    New Zealand scrum-half Cam Roigard speaks to Stuart McAvoy ahead of the Nations Championship showdown between Ireland and the All Blacks at Eden Park. Roigard discusses life under new head coach Dave Rennie, New Zealand's fast-paced attacking style, winning Super Rugby with the Hurricanes and his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in Cambridge to becoming an All Black. He also reflects on being told as a youngster that he wasn't going to improve, his All Blacks debut, his admiration for Jamison Gibson-Park and the challenge Ireland will bring to Auckland. He also discusses New Zealand's incredible unbeaten record at Eden Park and why no player wants to be remembered as the team that ends that run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 25 · 14 min

    Tadhg Furlong on Ireland’s Summer Tour, Injuries & Leadership Ahead of the New Nations Championship

    “I Just Want to Play Rugby” Tadhg Furlong sits down with Virgin Media Sport’s Stuart McAvoy ahead of Ireland’s Nations Championship campaign, beginning July 4th. Fresh off another title-winning season with Leinster, Furlong opens up on the emotional end to the campaign, the impact of Leo Cullen’s upcoming departure, and what it means to be one of the senior leaders in the Ireland squad. He also talks about: 🏉 Managing injuries and staying fit into his 30s 🏉 The changing demands of modern rugby 🏉 Ireland’s summer tour and the challenge of Australia and New Zealand 🏉 The next generation stepping up in camp 🏉 Why his focus has never been on flashy moments, but on doing the hard work right Furlong also reflects on his own standards, what “playing your best” really means, and why, after 86 caps, his love for the game is as strong as ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 22 · 27 min

    VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy ahead of both European Finals this weekend

    Alan Quinlan looks ahead to what is a massive weekend of European rugby for both Leinster and Ulster in Bilbao. Quinlan previews both matches at the San Mames Stadium with Leinster looking to win a fifth Champions Cup having suffered plenty of heartbreak in recent years as for Ulster it is their first European final since 2012 when they face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup on Friday evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 17 · 30 min

    VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy preview Round five of the 6N with Stuart McAvoy

    It's the final round of Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to discuss the final round as Ireland play Scotland in a historic game at the Aviva Stadium, Italy head to Cardiff and there is a Championship decider in Bordeaux between France and England. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 18 · 14 min

    Aoife Dalton on Ireland’s England Test, Lessons Learned & Italy Clash | Guinness W6N

    Aoife Dalton reflects on Ireland’s performance against England women's national rugby union team and the key lessons learned from their opening Women’s Six Nations clash. Dalton discusses the importance of a fast start, missed opportunities in the first half, and the positives taken from Ireland’s second-half response against the world champions. Looking ahead, she previews Ireland’s upcoming match against Italy, highlighting the squad’s focus on performance, confidence, and building momentum as the campaign continues. Dalton also speaks about her journey in rugby, from starting out at Tullamore to representing Ireland, and how the team has grown in recent years. #W6N #WomensSixNations #IrelandRugby #Rugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 10 · 34 min

    VMTV Rugby Pod - Women's Six Nations Round One Preview

    It's the return of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and there's plenty of excitement in the air for Ireland fans! Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the opening weekend as Ireland take on England, France clash with Italy and Wales play Scotland in Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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