The Red Hand
Episodes
Munster v Ulster: Saturday Night Takeaways
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by rugby writer and Munster fan, Caolan Scully, and Ulster fan, Ross Barnett, as we discuss Ulster's first win in Thomond Park in over 8 ye...
Ian McKinley: Second Sight
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special episode of the Red Hand Podcast. Ian McKinley was an international out-half who played rugby at the top level in Ireland and...
Lions v Ulster: How did Ulster Tame the Lions?
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Ulster expert and regular contributor to the Red Hand, Ian Frizzell and South African Rugby journalist AP Cronje as we discuss Ulster's ...
Ulster v Ospreys: Saturday Night Takeaways
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by rugby analyst and expert, Evan Kavanagh and Ulster fan and host of the Ulster Rugby Roundup monthly podcast, Nigel Quigley, as we look ...
Friday Night Takeaways: Ulster v Leinster
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a wet and windy night IN Belfast Leinster managed to ride out a late ulster storm with a 20 points to 13 win. Having beaten Leinster at home and aw...
Ulster v Leinster Preview
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with Irish Times journalist and Leinster fan, Nathan Johns, about the upcoming interprovincial clash with Leinster. We reflect on the Scarlets ...
Ulster v Connacht: Saturday Night Takeaways
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster kicked off their BKT United Rugby Championship campaign with a bonus point win over their provincial rivals, Connacht, in Belfast on Saturday n...
Ulster v Exeter: Friday Night Takeaways
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Delighted to be back! In the first episode of the season, I’m joined by Ulster super-fan and regular contributor to the podcast, Ian Frizzell and ru...
Simon Mason: Ulster's European Cup Hero
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Mason is the definition of an Ulster legend. An unflappable presence at fullback and peerless goal-kicker, he hit a playing peak on the province...
Paddy McAllister: The Prop's Progress
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy McAllister has had a fascinating life and career. In what is perhaps the most important podcast to date, Paddy discusses his remarkable life bot...
Mick Kearney: The Kearney Code
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I chat to Mick Kearney who has just finished up a short spell with Ulster to cap off a great career, playing for 3 out of 4 Irish provinces as well as...
Stormers v Ulster Review: Game Over
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Times journalist and honorary Ulsterman, Nathan Johns and I conduct the post-mortem of Ulster's chances of silverware this season. Despite the i...
Stormers v Ulster Preview: Game Loading
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We preview what is set to be an epic clash between the Stormers and Ulster this Saturday. I am joined by South African rugby writer and expert, AP Cro...
Justin Fitzpatrick: Ulster's Globetrotter
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Fitzpatrick: Ulster’s Globetrotter In this episode I speak to the Ulster and Ireland legendary loosehead who won 26 caps for Ireland and also...
Harry Sheridan: Remember the Name
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Sheridan is a very promising member of Ulster's Academy - a second-row with a tireless work-ethic and engine to match. For Harry, the journey be...
Conor Joyce: Finding Purpose Through Rugby
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Joyce is a seriously inspiring person, passionate about rugby and promoting mental health in equal measure. Conor excelled as a young rugby pla...
Willie Anderson: Crossing the Line
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Anderson was an integral part of the Ulster team that dominated Irish rugby in the 1980’s winning 10 consecutive interprovincial titles, Ande...
Tom Savage (Three Red Kings): Munster fans' Voice
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is with one of the top rugby journalists in Ireland, Tom Savage – the man behind Three Red Kings, a website for Munster fans. Tom is fu...
Ryan Caldwell: From Anger to Enlightenment
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Caldwell has had a fascinating journey. From playing rugby in Ulster, Exeter, Bath and with Ireland, to a difficult transition out of professiona...
Tom Court: Ulster's Aussie Rock
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Court had, by anyone’s standards, a ridiculously successful career. Ulster fans will remember Tom as a powerful prop who was our nailed on start...
Stephen Murphy (Connacht): Master of None
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glasgow v Ulster Post game. I was joined by Stephen Murphy of the Master of None podcast and we discussed initial reactions to the game, a bit more ch...
Chris Henry: The Game of Life
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Henry tells his story of developing a passion for rugby at Malone and then reaching the peak of his playing career with Ulster and Ireland, what...
Andy Ward: Ulster's Flightless Bird
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Ulster Rugby lad podcast I’m delighted to say that I’m joined by Ulster Rugby legend Andy Ward. Every Ulster fan will know ...
Evan Kavanagh: Rugby Guru
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m speaking to Evan Kavanagh – a font of rugby knowledge and the man behind a twitter account called EK Rugby Analysis. He has re...
Squidge (Robbie Owen): Rugby's YouTube Star
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ulster Rugby Lad Podcast I’m joined by the world’s most popular rugby youtuber – Squidge Rugby. He has over 130,000 YouTu...
Kathy Dane: Embracing the Chaos
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak to Old Belvedere, Ulster, and Ireland scrum-half, Kathryn Dane. Life in women’s rugby in Ireland is tough and a relentless c...
Mark Blair: Engine-Room Hero of '99
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest was an influential member of the history making Ulster team in 1999, who, as we all know became the first Irish side to win the European...
Jan Cunningham: Ulster's Legal Eagle
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest was part of Ulster's European Cup-winning side in 1999. This was the greatest feat in Ulster rugby history — achieved by a squad made ...
Sammy Arnold: Life in the Centre
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest is Sammy Arnold. He spoke to me on his birthday which was at the start of lockdown. At the time he was still a Munster player but he has...
Roger Wilson: Proud Ulsterman
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest is a former Ulster, Ireland and Northampton Saints player. His career spanned over 15 years, earning over 350 professional appearances. ...
Stephen Ferris: Telling it Straight
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions Legend, inventor of the Ferris Wheel pizza. I am joined this week by Stevie Ferris - legend on and off the...
Andrew Moffett and Dave Blair: A Word From the Fans
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster Rugby enthusiasts Dave and Andrew join to chew over the recent Ulster Rugby Squad accouncement.
Stephen Watson and Mark Robson: The Voices of Ulster Rugby
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two Northern Irish broadcasting legends, Stephen Watson and Mark Robson join me to talk about their careers, passion for sport and a bit of Ulster Rug...
Jenny Murphy: Standing Up for Women's Rugby
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Murphy is an international rugby player for Ireland women’s team. She’s also a casual fill-in host for Baz and Andrew’s House of Rugby Pod...
Dan Tuohy: Falling In and Out of Love with Rugby
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great chat with former Ulster and Ireland second-row, Dan Tuohy. The 34-year-old played 136 times for Ulster before joining Bristol in 2016. He sustai...
Niall Annett: Wind Yer Neck In
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Niall Annett spoke to the Ulster Rugby Lad Podcast about his life as a professional rugby player for Worcester Warriors, having previously played for ...
Geraint Davies: Perspective From Outside Ulster's Rugby Bubble
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of chat with rugby coach and analyst, Geraint Davies. We talk about Ulster's transition, the rise and fall of Ireland and modern rugby. Worth a li...