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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 milestoneWed, 13 May 2026
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375 - Leinster and Ulster are Bilbaound, Ireland's W6N home runWed, 06 May 2026
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374 - Leinster's latest Euro tilt, Ireland run into French wallWed, 29 Apr 2026
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373 - Connacht blow URC play-offs wide open, Ireland bullish ahead of French rematchWed, 22 Apr 2026
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372 - Leinster's home path, Munster's merry-go-round, Ireland's stuttering W6N startWed, 15 Apr 2026
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371 - Leinster's loose attack, Munster malaise and Women's Six Nations previewWed, 08 Apr 2026
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370 - Leinster's cards, Crowley's class, and knockout rugby has arrivedThu, 02 Apr 2026
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369 - Connacht click as Munster and Leinster implode on the roadWed, 25 Mar 2026
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368 - Ireland's stock on the rise after epic Six Nations final weekendWed, 18 Mar 2026
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367 - Everything on the line in Ireland and Scotland's Triple Crown deciderWed, 11 Mar 2026
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366 - Six Nations trends and what the numbers say about Ireland's lineout efficiencyTue, 03 Mar 2026
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365 - From doom and gloom to a record win in TwickenhamWed, 25 Feb 2026
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364 - Ireland must take England out of comfort zoneWed, 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 openerTue, 03 Feb 2026
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361 - The future of Ospreys and Welsh rugby, Bohan's big Six Nations callTue, 27 Jan 2026
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360 - Bernard Jackman's 6 Nations squad reaction, Dan Sheehan interviewWed, 21 Jan 2026
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359 - Savea's silly season rumour and prop stocks take a hitWed, 14 Jan 2026
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358 - Ulster continuing impressive rebuild as Six Nations comes into focusWed, 07 Jan 2026
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357 - 'Backwards' Irish thinking, west is best for Ciarán FrawleyTue, 30 Dec 2025
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356 - Where Rieko Ioane fits with Leinster, and a potential AIL treasure chestWed, 17 Dec 2025
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355 - The kick-escort debate and a mixed provincial Euro weekWed, 10 Dec 2025
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354 - Ireland's Rugby World Cup path revealed, Nienaber bites backWed, 03 Dec 2025
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353 - Scrum Special | Mike Ross and Bernard Jackman on how the Boks dominated IrelandWed, 26 Nov 2025
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352 - John Smit and Bernard Jackman preview Ireland v SpringboksTue, 18 Nov 2025
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351 - What to expect from Ireland as wounded Wallabies arrive in DublinWed, 12 Nov 2025
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350 - Response needed from Ireland after All Blacks humbling in ChicagoWed, 05 Nov 2025
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349 - Provincial temperature check as attention turns to NZTue, 28 Oct 2025
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348 - Munster make statement against stale Leinster LionsWed, 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 BullsWed, 15 Oct 2025
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346 - Crowley shows his class and Leinster show some fightThu, 09 Oct 2025
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345 - Leinster caught in a Storm as provinces make impressive startWed, 01 Oct 2025
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344 - Province by province - The 2025/26 URC season previewWed, 24 Sep 2025
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343 - Ireland's missed opportunity and French bite falloutWed, 17 Sep 2025
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342 - Ireland's World Cup dreams ended by French comeback | Instant reactionSun, 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 lessonSun, 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 outSun, 31 Aug 2025
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337 - Ireland look to seal quarter-final berth against SpainWed, 27 Aug 2025
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336 - Instant reaction | Ireland have lift-off after impressive RWC win against JapanSun, 24 Aug 2025
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335 - The wait is over as Ireland prepare for World Cup returnWed, 20 Aug 2025
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334 - RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Focus turns to Rugby World CupWed, 13 Aug 2025
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333 - Lions fail to sweep up, Ireland gear up for World CupTue, 05 Aug 2025
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332 - Ryan's redemption, Furlong's feat and Newton's LawThu, 31 Jul 2025
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331 - Respect for Ringrose as Lions and Wallabies show their cardsThu, 24 Jul 2025
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330 - 'A little bit of hope' - The Australian perspective with Iain PaytenWed, 23 Jul 2025
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329 - Series starts now as Lions and Wallabies name teamsThu, 17 Jul 2025
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328 - Farrell fires a warning shot, while we pick our Ireland XVWed, 25 Jun 2025
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327 - Leinster's end of season grade and Lions come into focusWed, 18 Jun 2025
