The Ireland Rugby Social Podcast
Episodes
Stuart McCloskey: Centre of Attention
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart McCloskey 'Le Frigo Irlandais' joins Conor and Gav to look back on Ireland’s Six Nations Championship campaign from the player's perspective....
Ireland win the Triple Crown: Reaction and analysis from Dublin
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Intent was the buzz word as former Ireland internationals Conor Murray and Mike McCarthy break down Ireland’s Triple Crown sealing win over Scotland...
Andrew Trimble: Ireland v Scotland, Selection Calls and the Title Race
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Trimble joins Conor and Gavin to look ahead to Ireland’s final Six Nations clash with Scotland and reflect on a dramatic championship. The tr...
Ireland edge Wales: Post-match reaction at The Aviva
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conor, Gavin and Mike breakdown a vital Irish win at the Aviva, discussing an impressive Wales performance, Ireland's tactics and who makes the cut fo...
Jamie Roberts: Ireland v Wales, Key Battles and Belief
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts joins the podcast to share his thoughts ahead of Ireland’s clash with Wales. Drawing...
Zac and Bryn Ward: Chasing the Ireland Dream Together
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster duo Zac and Bryn Ward join this week’s episode to reflect on their very different paths into professional rugby. Former 7s star Zac shares le...
Ireland smash England: Post-match reaction from Twickenham
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conor, Gavin and Mike dissect a standout Irish performance, discussing the big moments and key players that guided Ireland to a record win at the home...
How Ireland can beat England
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Crowley gets his chance at 10 as Andy Farrell makes big calls for Ireland’s huge trip to Twickenham Stadium. Conor and Gavin break down the sel...
Ireland bounce back: Post-match reaction from players and pundits
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Ireland Rugby Social, former Ireland international Mike McCarthy gives his take on a nail-biting 20-13 win over Italy in Dublin. We a...
Sean O’Brien: Ireland v Italy, Selection calls and Coaching life
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ireland, Leinster and Lions back row Sean O’Brien joins The Ireland Rugby Social to share his thoughts on Ireland’s selection ahead of the ...
France thrash Ireland: Reaction with Conor and Rob Kearney
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What went wrong for Ireland in Paris? Conor and Gavin are joined by Rob Kearney to review Ireland’s bruising 36-14 defeat to France. The panel look ...
Six Nations: Can this Ireland team beat France?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Farrell names his starting XV for the blockbuster opener in Paris against France - so many big calls - Prendergast x2, Stockdale over Lowe, Lough...
The Six Nations preview podcast live from City of Armagh RFC
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in front of a full house at City of Armagh RFC, this special episode features Andrew Trimble and Rory Best alongside Conor and Gavin as they ...
The Six Nations Launch: Caelan Doris and Andy Farrell
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Conor on a beach getting some winter sun, Gavin travels solo to Edinburgh for the 2026 Six Nations launch. At a noisy press launch, he gets a wor...
Jacob Stockdale: Tries and Lowes
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Conor and Gavin sit down with Ireland and Ulster star Jacob Stockdale to unpack the highs, lows, and hard lessons of life at...
Bundee Aki: Centre Stage
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Conor and Gavin sit down with current Ireland international Bundee Aki to trace a remarkable journey from New Zealand to the centre of Iris...
Ian McKinley: From accident to the Azzurri
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to come back from the impossible? Ian McKinley was a rising rugby star whose career was shattered by a freak accident that left him ...
Lindsay Peat: Late beginnings, fierce competitiveness, and breaking boundaries
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Conor and Gavin sit down with Ireland international Lindsay Peat to chart an extraordinary sporting journey defined by late beginnings, fie...
Conor Murray: Shirts That Shaped Me
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Christmas special, Conor revisits the defining moments of his career—one jersey at a time. This episode uses a shirt from Murray’s storied...
Willie John McBride: The ultimate Lion
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Conor and Gavin sit down with Willie John McBride to hear about his remarkable life and legacy. The towering Ulsterman, came to defin...
Devin Toner: Winning Big
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to spend over a decade at the heart of Leinster and Ireland rugby? This week, Devin Toner joins Conor and Gavin to share the inside s...
Rob Kearney: Grand Slams, Jet Skis and how to fix the game
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of Irish Rugby's most decorated players, Rob Kearney, joins Conor and Gavin to discuss some of his favourite memories on and off the pitch. A spor...
Conor Murray’s Ultimate XV
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor reveals his Ultimate XV — the dream team of players he’s shared the pitch with for Munster, Ireland, or the British & Irish Lions. From ...
Beaten by the Boks: Cards and Chaos
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor and Gavin review Ireland's defeat to the Springboks, ask did the ref get the five card calls right, why this South Africa side might be the best...
Rob Herring: Patience, Pride and that Grand-Slam Try
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Herring on making the move to Ireland, having to wait for his chance, his greatest moments in green, facing South Africa and his love of snacks.
A record win over Australia: What sets Hansen apart, and why the Springboks game is massive for Ireland's future.
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray and Gavin Andrews discuss Ireland's win over Australia. Why Mack Hansen is so good, how Paul O'Connell got the ...
Peter O'Mahony - Stories from the Shed
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Captain for every team he’s played for, Peter O’Mahony joins Conor Murray and Gavin Andrews, speaking about breaking through at Munster, what it...
A win over Japan - who gets the 10 jersey next week? - & the influence of Paul O'Connell
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Murray and Gavin Andrews review Ireland's win over Japan, discuss the massive influence of Paul O'Connell and outline the big calls to come ahea...
Eddie Jones – Farrell, Ireland in transition & the state of the game
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Pod - Japan Head Coach, Eddie Jones, chats to Gavin about his admiration for Andy Farrell, his views on Ireland’s current ‘sticky period’,...
Andrew Conway - the Dub who became a Munster Legend
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ireland winger, Andrew Conway, on having to tell Joe Schmidt he was moving from Leinster to Munster, resilience, his debut for his country, his...
Beaten by the All Blacks - The Red Card, Big Performances & What’s Next for Ireland
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor and Gavin reflect on Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand. Murray breaks down the key moments from the match, including the controversial red card ...
Rory Best - How Ireland beat the All Blacks
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Conor Murray and Gavin Andrews sit down with former Ireland captain Rory Best for a powerful and insightful conversation. They revisi...
Welcome To The Ireland Rugby Social
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting on October 28th. Step into the world of elite rugby with The Ireland Rugby Social, a compelling new podcast hosted by former Ireland and Brit...