Latest news with #NeilTreacy
RTÉ News
24-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Respect for Garry Ringrose as Andy Farrell backs his Irish stars
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy as we react to the big team news and preview the second Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia. We discuss the unfortunate news for Garry Ringrose, after he was forced to withdraw from the second Test due to the concussion, and how his decision to report his symptoms shows how attitudes to head injuries are changing. The podcast also looks at another Irish dominated line-up selected by Andy Farrell, and analyses some of the key moments from last week's first Test, as well as looking ahead to Saturday's game at the MCG.
RTÉ News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Pressure ramps up as Lions turn towards Test series
Neil Treacy is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, looking at the latest from the British and Irish Lions tour, and Ireland's summer series. We discuss the Lions' patchy win against the Brumbies on Wednesday, and how the potential Test squad will look against the Wallabies in just over a week. The podcast also checks in on Ireland's impressive win against Georgia (32:30) in Tbilisi, and discuss some of the changes in their team for Saturday's meeting with Portugal in Lisbon (This podcast was recorded before confirmation of Jamie Osborne's call-up to the Lions).
RTÉ News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster's end of season grade and Lions tour come into focus
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Eddie O'Sullivan to recap Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final win against the Bulls. We examine whether the province can look back on 2024/25 as a success or not, even with a trophy in the bag (4:30), and break down how a clinical start to the game sent them on their way (24:50). The panel also discuss the form of Ryan Baird and Thomas Clarkson, who have stepped up when it's counted in recent weeks (32:45). And we also begin our look ahead to the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour (38:30), and discuss the Test places up for grabs.
RTÉ News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster's siege mentality and inside the Irish RWC camp
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy as we preview Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls on Saturday. We also react to Finlay Bealham's call-up to the Lions squad, as well as the Irish squad named for the summer Tests in Georgia and Portugal. Later (55:20), Neil speaks to Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon, and back row Brittany Hogan, to find out how things are going in the early stages of Ireland's Rugby World Cup training camp.
RTÉ News
04-06-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Connacht land Lancaster as URC play-offs provide the drama
Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland react to the big news of the week in Irish rugby. This week, we discuss Connacht's high profile appointment of Stuart Lancaster as their next head coach, and the impact that could have on rugby both in the west of Ireland and on the national team. We also look back on last weekend's URC quarter-finals, firstly with Leinster defeating the Scarlets, albeit in unconvincing fashion (17:25). And we discuss Munster's agonising defeat to the Sharks in Durban, following a place-kicking competition which drew up quite a bit of controversy (38:45).
