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Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to discuss the URC play-off picture as we head into the final round of the regular season, while Hannah O'Connor looks ahead to Ireland's Women's Six Nations finale against Scotland at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Both Bernard and Johne have strong opinions on the independent governance review commissioned by Munster, as the fallout of the Roger Randle saga continues (11:55).
The pair also look ahead to the province's meeting with the Lions at Thomond Park, where they may need to win to secure Champions Cup rugby for next season.
We discuss Connacht's continued growth under Stuart Lancaster (29:40), and how the province are heading in the right direction, whether or not they make the URC play-offs.
The panel recap Ulster's madcap 38-38 draw with the Stormers (38:12), as Richie Murphy's side aim to lock in their play-off spot at home to Glasgow.
Later, Hannah joins Neil as we turn our attention towards the final round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations (48:00), as well as the controversial plans to introduce size 4.5 balls by World Rugby in the women's game (1:11:55).
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Previous episodes
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376 - Munster's 'box-ticking' review, the URC play-off bunfight and Ireland's W6N milestone Wed, 13 May 2026
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375 - Leinster and Ulster are Bilbaound, Ireland's W6N home run Wed, 06 May 2026
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374 - Leinster's latest Euro tilt, Ireland run into French wall Wed, 29 Apr 2026
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373 - Connacht blow URC play-offs wide open, Ireland bullish ahead of French rematch Wed, 22 Apr 2026
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372 - Leinster's home path, Munster's merry-go-round, Ireland's stuttering W6N start Wed, 15 Apr 2026
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371 - Leinster's loose attack, Munster malaise and Women's Six Nations preview Wed, 08 Apr 2026
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370 - Leinster's cards, Crowley's class, and knockout rugby has arrived Thu, 02 Apr 2026
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369 - Connacht click as Munster and Leinster implode on the road Wed, 25 Mar 2026
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368 - Ireland's stock on the rise after epic Six Nations final weekend Wed, 18 Mar 2026
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367 - Everything on the line in Ireland and Scotland's Triple Crown decider Wed, 11 Mar 2026
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366 - Six Nations trends and what the numbers say about Ireland's lineout efficiency Tue, 03 Mar 2026
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365 - From doom and gloom to a record win in Twickenham Wed, 25 Feb 2026
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364 - Ireland must take England out of comfort zone Wed, 18 Feb 2026
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363 - Pathways, loss of form, gameplans, lack of leadership... What's eating Ireland? Wed, 11 Feb 2026
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362 - Andy Farrell rolls the dice for France opener Tue, 03 Feb 2026
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361 - The future of Ospreys and Welsh rugby, Bohan's big Six Nations call Tue, 27 Jan 2026
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360 - Bernard Jackman's 6 Nations squad reaction, Dan Sheehan interview Wed, 21 Jan 2026
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359 - Savea's silly season rumour and prop stocks take a hit Wed, 14 Jan 2026
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358 - Ulster continuing impressive rebuild as Six Nations comes into focus Wed, 07 Jan 2026
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357 - 'Backwards' Irish thinking, west is best for Ciarán Frawley Tue, 30 Dec 2025
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356 - Where Rieko Ioane fits with Leinster, and a potential AIL treasure chest Wed, 17 Dec 2025
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355 - The kick-escort debate and a mixed provincial Euro week Wed, 10 Dec 2025
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354 - Ireland's Rugby World Cup path revealed, Nienaber bites back Wed, 03 Dec 2025
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353 - Scrum Special | Mike Ross and Bernard Jackman on how the Boks dominated Ireland Wed, 26 Nov 2025
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352 - John Smit and Bernard Jackman preview Ireland v Springboks Tue, 18 Nov 2025
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351 - What to expect from Ireland as wounded Wallabies arrive in Dublin Wed, 12 Nov 2025
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350 - Response needed from Ireland after All Blacks humbling in Chicago Wed, 05 Nov 2025
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349 - Provincial temperature check as attention turns to NZ Tue, 28 Oct 2025
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348 - Munster make statement against stale Leinster Lions Wed, 22 Oct 2025
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347 - Munster and Leinster set to turn it up to 10 at Croke Park as Ulster let loose on Bulls Wed, 15 Oct 2025
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346 - Crowley shows his class and Leinster show some fight Thu, 09 Oct 2025
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345 - Leinster caught in a Storm as provinces make impressive start Wed, 01 Oct 2025
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344 - Province by province - The 2025/26 URC season preview Wed, 24 Sep 2025
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343 - Ireland's missed opportunity and French bite fallout Wed, 17 Sep 2025
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342 - Ireland's World Cup dreams ended by French comeback | Instant reaction Sun, 14 Sep 2025
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341 - Can Ireland pick themselves up for RWC quarter-final? Wed, 10 Sep 2025
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340 - New Zealand teach Ireland a lesson Sun, 07 Sep 2025
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339 - Free hit territory for Ireland against the Black Ferns? Wed, 03 Sep 2025
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338 - Job done for Ireland but issues to iron out Sun, 31 Aug 2025
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337 - Ireland look to seal quarter-final berth against Spain Wed, 27 Aug 2025
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336 - Instant reaction | Ireland have lift-off after impressive RWC win against Japan Sun, 24 Aug 2025
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335 - The wait is over as Ireland prepare for World Cup return Wed, 20 Aug 2025
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334 - RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Focus turns to Rugby World Cup Wed, 13 Aug 2025
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333 - Lions fail to sweep up, Ireland gear up for World Cup Tue, 05 Aug 2025
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332 - Ryan's redemption, Furlong's feat and Newton's Law Thu, 31 Jul 2025
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331 - Respect for Ringrose as Lions and Wallabies show their cards Thu, 24 Jul 2025
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330 - 'A little bit of hope' - The Australian perspective with Iain Payten Wed, 23 Jul 2025
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329 - Series starts now as Lions and Wallabies name teams Thu, 17 Jul 2025
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328 - Farrell fires a warning shot, while we pick our Ireland XV Wed, 25 Jun 2025
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327 - Leinster's end of season grade and Lions come into focus Wed, 18 Jun 2025