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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186 episodes
Updated July 23

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July 23 · 25 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Eden Park
Alan Quinlan is with Stuart McAvoy to look back on Ireland's defeat in Auckland. Quinlan also gives his thoughts on the positives and negatives over the last couple of weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 17 · 20 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Ian Madigan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss Ireland against New Zealand
Ian Madigan is with Stuart McAvoy this week as Ireland look to be the first team to defeat the All Blacks in Eden Park since 1994. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
July 12 · 22 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Darren Cave and Stuart McAvoy build-up to Round Two of the Nations Championship
The pod this week sees Darren Cave and Stuart McAvoy look forward to Ireland's game against Japan in the second weekend of the Nations Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 4 · 34 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy look forward to the new Nations Championship
On this week's Pod, Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy preview Ireland's test against Australia in Sydney as they head into the Nations Championship. 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.
June 23 · 24 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy discuss the Irish squad and preview the URC Final
On this week's Pod, Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy breakdown Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for the summer as well as looking ahead to the URC final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5 · 26 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss Andy Farrell's new Ireland contract
Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy react to the big news as Ireland Head coach Andy Farrell signs a contract extension with the IRFU through to the 2031 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29 · 29 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss European and URC rugby
Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy look back at last week’s disappointing European finals for the Irish provinces as well as previewing the URC quarter-finals. 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 19 · 20 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes reacts to Ireland's historic W6N win versus Scotland with Stuart McAvoy
Fiona Hayes joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss the final round of the women's Six Nations after Ireland beat Scotland in a historic game at the Aviva Stadium! Fiona chats about what it was like seeing a record crowd, the win, and the growth in the Irish team. 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.
May 14 · 30 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy chat with Stuart McAvoy before Round four
It's round four of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the fixtures this weekend as Ireland are in Belfast to play Wales, France travel to Edinburgh and England face Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1 · 9 min
Alan Quinlan reacts to the breaking news this evening that Roger Randle will not be joining Munster
" It is something Munster shouldn't have went near." Alan Quinlan reacts to the breaking news this evening that Roger Randle will not be joining Munster Rugby as an Attack Coach this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1 · 32 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to preview this weekend's rugby
Alan Quinlan is in studio with Stuart McAvoy to talk all things Women's Six Nations and European Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 25 · 26 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy chat with Stuart McAvoy ahead of Round three
It's round three of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the fixtures this weekend as Ireland are off to France, Wales face England and Scotland are in Parma. 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 18 · 33 min
VMTV Rugby Pod - Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy as they look ahead to Round Two
It's round two of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and for the first time ever the tournament comes to Galway and the Dexcom Stadium. Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the matches as Ireland host Italy, Wales face France and Scotland await the challenge of England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 10 · 48 min
VMTV Rugby Pod - Women's Six Nations Launch 2026
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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.

VMTV Rugby Pod

VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Eden Park

VMTV Rugby Pod | Ian Madigan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss Ireland against New Zealand

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

VMTV Rugby Pod | Darren Cave and Stuart McAvoy build-up to Round Two of the Nations Championship

VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy look forward to the new Nations Championship

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

VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy discuss the Irish squad and preview the URC Final

VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss Andy Farrell's new Ireland contract

VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss European and URC rugby

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

VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes reacts to Ireland's historic W6N win versus Scotland with Stuart McAvoy

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

VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy chat with Stuart McAvoy before Round four

Alan Quinlan reacts to the breaking news this evening that Roger Randle will not be joining Munster

VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to preview this weekend's rugby

VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy chat with Stuart McAvoy ahead of Round three

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

VMTV Rugby Pod - Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy as they look ahead to Round Two

VMTV Rugby Pod - Women's Six Nations Launch 2026

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