The Ireland Rugby Social Podcast

Deep dives into rugby’s biggest moments, legends and rivalries - straight from the scrum half’s seat. Honest chat, expert insight and untold stories.

Radio Ulster,42 episodes

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Brittany Hogan: Weddings, Rugby and a fresh start with Sale
Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Ulster and Ireland international Brittany Hogan.
06 May 2026,58 mins
Lynne Cantwell: Visibility, Legacy and Changing Irish Rugby
Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Ireland's most capped women's international.
29 Apr 2026,60 mins
France 26 Ireland 7: Frustration in Clermont
Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Edel McMahon to review the frustrating defeat to France
26 Apr 2026,27 mins
Erin King: Leading from the front
Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Ireland captain Erin King.
22 Apr 2026,57 mins
Ireland smash Italy: Reaction from Galway
Reaction from pitch-side in Galway as Ireland put nine tries on Italy
18 Apr 2026,24 mins
Ireland v Italy: The big preview with Anna McGann and Eve Higgins
Ireland's Anna McGann and Eve Higgins look ahead to playing Italy in Galway
15 Apr 2026,52 mins
England beat Ireland: Post match reaction after Six Nations opener
Defeat to England but plenty to build on for the rest of the Championship?
11 Apr 2026,20 mins
Gareth Steenson: The Chief now coaching the Ireland Women's Team
Gareth charts his stellar rugby career and Ireland's ambitions in the Women's Six Nations
08 Apr 2026,63 mins
Concussion Special: Does the game need to change?
A special on head injuries in rugby.
04 Apr 2026,42 mins
Stuart McCloskey: Centre of Attention
Stuart McCloskey on that tackle, NFL passes and the Triple Crown
17 Mar 2026,60 mins
Ireland win the Triple Crown: Reaction and analysis from Dublin
Conor Murray and Mike McCarthy discuss Ireland's Triple Crown sealing win over Scotland
14 Mar 2026,27 mins
Andrew Trimble: Ireland v Scotland, Selection Calls and the Title Race
Andrew Trimble joins the pod to look ahead to Ireland’s titanic game against Scotland.
11 Mar 2026,53 mins
Ireland edge Wales: Post-match reaction at The Aviva
Conor, Gavin and Mike breakdown a vital Irish win.
07 Mar 2026,22 mins
Jamie Roberts: Ireland v Wales, Key Battles and Belief
Jamie Roberts joins the podcast to share his thoughts ahead of Ireland’s clash with Wales
03 Mar 2026,56 mins
Zac and Bryn Ward: Chasing the Ireland Dream Together
The brothers on ambition, competition for places and chasing that green jersey
25 Feb 2026,57 mins
Ireland smash England: Post-match reaction from Twickenham
Conor, Gavin and Mike dissect Ireland's massive win over England at Twickenham
21 Feb 2026,21 mins
How Ireland can beat England
Gav and Conor on why Ireland can beat England at Twickenham
20 Feb 2026,24 mins
Ireland bounce back: Post-match reaction from players and pundits
Mike McCarthy, Stuart McCloskey, Cormac Izuchukwu and Conor on Ireland's win over Italy
14 Feb 2026,27 mins
Seán O’Brien: Ireland v Italy, Selection calls and Coaching life
Seán O’Brien joins The Ireland Rugby Social and previews the Six Nations clash with Italy
11 Feb 2026,34 mins
France thrash Ireland: Reaction with Conor and Rob Kearney
Conor and Gavin are joined by Rob Kearney to dissect Ireland’s 36-14 defeat to France
06 Feb 2026,22 mins
Six Nations: Can this Ireland team beat France?
Some huge calls from Andy Farrell - is this Ireland team good enough to beat Les Bleus?
03 Feb 2026,23 mins
The Six Nations preview podcast live from City of Armagh RFC
Andrew Trimble and Rory Best join Conor and Gavin to look ahead to the 2026 Championship
29 Jan 2026,63 mins
The Six Nations Launch: Caelan Doris and Andy Farrell
Ireland Captain Caelan Doris and Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell chat to Gavin
26 Jan 2026,22 mins
Jacob Stockdale: Tries and Lowes
Conor and Gavin sit down with Ireland and Ulster star Jacob Stockdale
20 Jan 2026,75 mins,
Bundee Aki: Centre Stage
Bundee Aki on his remarkable journey from New Zealand to the centre of Irish rugby
14 Jan 2026,68 mins
Ian McKinley: From accident to the Azzurri
Ian McKinley's remarkable journey from losing the sight in his eye, to starting for Italy
07 Jan 2026,46 mins
Lindsay Peat: Late beginnings, fierce competitiveness, and breaking boundaries
Lindsay Peat charts her extraordinary sporting journey
30 Dec 2025,73 mins,
Conor Murray: Shirts That Shaped Me
Conor revisits the defining moments of his career—one jersey at a time.
23 Dec 2025,54 mins
Willie John McBride: The ultimate Lion
Willie John McBride on resilience, leadership, and unshakeable team spirit
16 Dec 2025,70 mins
Devin Toner: Winning Big
Devin Toner joins Conor and Gavin to share the inside story of his extraordinary career
09 Dec 2025,54 mins,