CaolánSRugby Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The squads are in and those who are excited can barely contain themselves. Battle lines are drawn for another titanic Ireland v South Africa battle. On today's special bonus pod, South African rugby writer and podcaster Jared Wright finally joins the show to talk about Andy Farrell's 35 man squad, team selection, the Springboks and the series at large. Enjoy! Guests: Jared Wright - https://x.com/jaredwright17 You can find me @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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on today's bonus podcast, we look ahead to the upcoming URC Grand Final. Reigning champions Stormers are back on home soil for another league final. Facing them, the mighty Munster. Led by first year head coach Graham Rowntree, Munster return to their first final since 2021, but have not claimed silverware since a decade prior to that. With me to preview this weekend’s final is host of the Provincial State of Mind podcast, Jeff Neville (@TheLooseH on Twitter). Hope you enjoy! You can follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Enjoy, and stay tuned for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's URC Fanview epidose, we look at Leinster, who fell short at the final hurdle both in the URC and Heineken Champions Cup. What some teams would call a success, feels like failure as Leinster go another season without a trophy. We discussed the obvious elephant in the room, the Heineken Cup final, as well as the season as a whole, Lancaster, Nienebar and much more; and I promise this is the most upbeat Leinster related podcast this week! Guests: Jeff Pagano - Harpin' on Rugby Podcast Cian O'Muilleoir - RugbyKino Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: caolansrugby.wordpress.com https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Enjoy, and stay tuned for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 10 long years of waiting, the premier matchup in European club rugby returns to Dublin. It’s Leinster v La Rochelle, Leo v ROG, Ireland v France. This is the matchup we all dreamed of, as we get set for a true clash of the titans with a unique rivalry. With me to preview the weekend’s finals is The42.ie’s Gavan Casey, as we talk about the top heavy nature of the competition, the pressure on Leinster and the admirable rise of La Rochelle under the stewardship of Ronan O'Gara and much more! Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Enjoy, and stay tuned for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In tonight's episode of URC Fanview, our attention turns to Connacht, who bowed out at the semi-final stage last weekend at the hands of the Stormers. With it, the curtains closed on the Andy Friend era, as Connacht seem to be in better shape, from top to bottom, than ever before. We take a look back on Friend's tenure, Connacht's season as a whole, and look ahead to next year. Guests: Stephen Murphy - Master of None Podcast Pádraig Kelly - The2ndRow - https://the2ndrow.com/2023/05/16/thank-you-andy/ Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: caolansrugby.wordpress.com https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Enjoy, and stay tuned for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite securing 2nd seed, Ulster crashed out in the last eight of the URC on home soil against Connacht. Questions will now be asked of the coaches, players and tactics after squandering their high league position. In today's podcast, I sat down with Peter, host of the Red Hand Podcast; to discuss Ulster's season on a bigger picture. Guests: Peter Lockhart - @dplockhart Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon; with my articles available at: caolansrugby.wordpress.com Enjoy, and stay tuned for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to my innaugral podcast series 'My Life in Rugby'. This series speaks to past players coaches, pundits and fans; discussing everything that this great game has brought them. Episode 3 sees me speak to former Ireland hooker, Bernard Jackman. Bernard has been involved in the pro game since it turned professional, and despite cutting his playing and coaching career short; Bernard loves the game now more than ever in his work as a pundit. Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Mastodon. Enjoy, and stay tuned for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny's fitting farewell, Ireland's rare Grand Slam and an overwhelming excitement across the country; that's the glory of a Six Nations. In today's bonus podcast, I sat down with two jubilant fans and a rational Welsh friend to take a gleeful eye over the championship that was. Enjoy! ☘ Guests: Jack Fogarty - https://twitter.com/FogartyJack Iestyn Thomas - https://twitter.com/Iestyn_thomas21 David Cordial My Links: Website: caolansrugby.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaolanSRugby00 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caolansrugby/ TikTok: @csrugbyanalysis Mastodon: @CaolanSRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices