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Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Australia

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Australia

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien reflect on Ireland's battling win over Joe Schmidt's Wallabies.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Australia preview

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Australia preview

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien look ahead to Joe Schmidt's return to Dublin to face Ireland in Andy Farrell's final game... for now.

Listen | Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Munster backroom deals, Joe's Wallabies in town

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Munster backroom deals, Joe's Wallabies in town

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien convene after a busy day to discuss staff developments at Thomond Park, Joe Schmidt's return to Dublin and the news from the Ireland camp.

Listen | Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Fiji

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Ireland v Fiji

Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien look at the individual standouts from Ireland’s 52-17 win over Fiji on Saturday.

Listen | Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Farrell rings the changes, Sam's the man, Fiji challenge

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Farrell rings the changes, Sam's the man, Fiji challenge

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien discuss Andy Farrell's team selection for the third November test against Fiji.

Listen | Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: focus turns to Fiji

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: focus turns to Fiji

Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien tun through the new faces we can expect to see ahead of a “dangerous” week and game against Fiji in Dublin this Saturday

Listen | Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner rugby podcast: Ireland v Argentina review

Irish Examiner rugby podcast: Ireland v Argentina review

Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien look over the good, the bad and the ugly indiscipline after Ireland’s narrow 22-19 win against Argentina

Listen | Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Rugby podcast: Bouncing back from All Blacks defeat and the Argentina challenge

Rugby podcast: Bouncing back from All Blacks defeat and the Argentina challenge

Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien discuss what needs to change for Ireland this week as focus shifts from the All Blacks defeat to the visit of the Pumas.

Listen | Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Andy Farrell 6/11/2024

Podcast: Team selections, revenge and New Zealand in transition? Previewing Ireland's All Blacks reunion

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis convene for a special rugby podcast to look ahead to Friday night's big game.

Listen | Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Your Six Nations preview with O'Gara, Lenihan, Cleary and Lewis

Irish Examiner Rugby Podcast: Your Six Nations preview with O'Gara, Lenihan, Cleary and Lewis

Ronan O'Gara, Donal Lenihan, Mick Cleary and Simon Lewis preview this year's tournament, with Tony Leen.

Listen | Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: how was it for you?

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: how was it for you?

Brendan O'Brien, Simon Lewis and Mick Cleary review the tournament.

Listen | Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: down to the final two

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: down to the final two

After a couple of very different semi-finals, we're left with two of the game's heavyweights.

Listen | Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: down to the final four

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: down to the final four

It's back to reality but the World Cup keeps turning as we reach the semi-final stage.

Listen | Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Rugby World Cup Podcast: Scotty Stevenson joins the lads in Paris from New Zealand for the big match preview

S Rugby World Cup Podcast: Scotty Stevenson joins the lads in Paris from New Zealand for the big match preview

New Zealand broadcaster and sportswriter Scotty Stevenson joins the Irish Examiner's Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien to preview the World Cup quarter-finals.

Listen | Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: a memorable night in Paris

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: a memorable night in Paris

Ireland made a statement with a clinical win over the Scots.

Listen | Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: the Ireland v Scotland preview

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: the Ireland v Scotland preview

Mick Cleary joins Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis in Paris to build up to the Pool B finale in Saint-Denis.

Listen | Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: live with O'Gara, Stander and Lenihan

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: live with O'Gara, Stander and Lenihan

We look ahead to showdown with Scotland and the rest of the tournament at a special live event.

Listen | Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: the Scottish view

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: the Scottish view

The countdown is on to Saturday night's final pool game in Paris.

Listen | Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: The world keeps turning without Ireland

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: The world keeps turning without Ireland

Peter Jackson joins Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis to preview a busy week of tournament action.

Listen | Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: a massive Ireland win over South Africa

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: a massive Ireland win over South Africa

Donal Lenihan joins Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien to review an eventful weekend of rugby in France.

Listen | Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: the Ireland v South Africa preview

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: the Ireland v South Africa preview

All roads lead to Paris for the much-anticipated meeting of two tournament favourites.

Listen | Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: job done against Tonga, next stop Paris

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: job done against Tonga, next stop Paris

Donal Lenihan joins Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien to react to a win in Nantes and look ahead to the Springboks challenge.

Listen | Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland v Tonga preview

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland v Tonga preview

We look ahead to that showdown in Nantes and the rest of the weekend action.

Listen | Fri, 15 Sep, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: reacting to a frantic first weekend

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: reacting to a frantic first weekend

Mick Cleary and Tawera Kerr-Barlow join the chat.

Listen | Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: the tournament preview

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: the tournament preview

Ronan O'Gara and Donal Lenihan join co-hosts Simon Lewis and Brendan O'Brien.

Listen | Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Introducing the Irish Examiner's Rugby World Cup 2023 podcast

Introducing the Irish Examiner's Rugby World Cup 2023 podcast

Join our writers in France and a cast of experts throughout the tournament.

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Six Nations Special – Scott Robertson joins our rugby team to preview Paris crunch

Six Nations Special – Scott Robertson joins our rugby team to preview Paris crunch

Don't miss our special Six Nations show with Donal Lenihan, Ronan O'Gara, Peter Jackson and Scott Robertson

Listen | Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

Lenihan & Lewis with the Lions: Vitally important to finish this tour on a positive

Lenihan & Lewis with the Lions: Vitally important to finish this tour on a positive

Donal Lenihan and Simon Lewis from Cape Town previewing Saturday's third and decisive test between the Lions and South Africa.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

Lenihan & Lewis with the Lions: Rassie's 'sad' video and more second Test subplots

Lenihan & Lewis with the Lions: Rassie's 'sad' video and more second Test subplots

Donal Lenihan and Simon Lewis from Cape Town previewing Saturday's second test between the Lions and South Africa and reviewing another extraordinary week on the mind games front

Fri, 30 Jul, 2021

Donal Lenihan and Simon Lewis with the Lions - first Test preview

Donal Lenihan and Simon Lewis with the Lions - first Test preview

Our duo in South Africa look ahead to the Saturday's first Test of the Lions series.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

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Irish Examiner view: Concussion test is a game-changer

A saliva test to detect concussion in sports players has been unveiled by the University of Birmingham in conjunction with England’s Rugby Football Union.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

A life in rugby: Munster coach Graham Rowntree meets Donal Lenihan

A life in rugby: Munster coach Graham Rowntree meets Donal Lenihan

The Munster forwards coach talks about his career and work with the province

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Six Nations Review: With Ronan O'Gara, Donal Lenihan, Simon Lewis and Peter Jackson

Six Nations Review: With Ronan O'Gara, Donal Lenihan, Simon Lewis and Peter Jackson

Our rugby writers review an enthralling Six Nations campaign with sports editor Tony Leen

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

JJ Hanrahan: 'I was completely out of the squad. That was rock bottom for me'

JJ Hanrahan: 'I was completely out of the squad. That was rock bottom for me'

Munster’s JJ Hanrahan hit “rock bottom” when he was axed for last season’s European Cup quarter-final after playing “the worst game of rugby of my life”.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Duncan & Duncan Podcast: 'I never looked upon him as the CEO. He was Garrett'

Duncan & Duncan Podcast: 'I never looked upon him as the CEO. He was Garrett'

In a special episode of the Duncan & Duncan Rugby podcast, Ronan O'Gara joins Duncan Casey and Duncan Williams to chat about their old boss, former Munster CEO, the late Garrett Fitzgerald.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2020

'The most cutting review of a performance': How Rassie drew a line in the sand at Munster

'The most cutting review of a performance': How Rassie drew a line in the sand at Munster

In the Duncan & Duncan podcast, Duncan Williams, Duncan Casey and Ronan O'Mahony provide a fascinating insight into life under Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber at Munster.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020