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Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in studio by Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry as they look back on Ireland's win over Italy in the Six Nations. They look at Ireland's sloppiness in the first half and why Andy Farrell won't be happy with some aspects of their play. They look at some of the key positions and whether or not Ireland will look to make some changes against Wales. And was it a try or not? They discuss the Scotland and France game, and the fall-out from the Dupont Law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in studio by Lindsay Peat and James Downey as they look back on Ireland's win over France in the Six Nations.  They chat Big Joe McCarthy's performance and why he brings a new element to Ireland's team.  They analysis Jack Crowley's showing as he stepped in Johnny Sexton's shoes and did so relatively seamlessly.  What happened to France? The look at the missing players and why they just didn't seem to turn up for the game.  And are Ireland now clear favourites? Don't rule England out just yet.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leinster player Will Connors joins Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio as we look ahead to the Six Nations.  They chat with Will about Leinster’s season so far, his effectiveness with the chop-tackle and what Jacques Nienabar has brought to the province.  They preview the Six Nations tournament, running through the strengths and weaknesses of every team, who to watch and any potential upsets in the tournament.  And they look at Ireland’s selection headaches from Jack Crowley to Joe McCarthy, and the potential boom or bust scenario in their opening game against France on Friday in Marseille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined by Lindsay Peat and James Downey as they look back on the Champions Cup and ahead to the Six Nations.  They chat Ulster's dreadful defeat against Harlequins, Connacht's big win against Bristol and Munster's game management in another bad defeat for them against Northampton. They look ahead to the Six Nations which kicks off next week. And We hear from Andy Farrell and Peter O'Mahony ahead of the tournament.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Ireland and Leinster player Dan Leavy joins Maire Treasa in studio alongside Pat McCarry as they look back on the weekend of Champions Cup rugby. They discuss Andy Farrell's move into the Lions job and what that will mean for Ireland. They predict the Six Nations squad ahead of it being announced on Wednesday. Plus, we bring you a chat with Ireland international Caelan Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill and Lindsay Peat are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Brent Pope for the first show of 2024. They look back on the Christmas and New Years inter-pro clashes, Munster's ever growing list of injured players and Ulster's moral-boosting wins. They also look ahead to the Champions Cup games this weekend, and Mack Hansen's injury ahead of the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill, Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry look back on another weekend of Champions Cup rugby and react to the biggest rugby news of the weekend. They discuss Andy Farrell as he signs a new deal with the IRFU and continues on as the head coach. They look at RG Snyman's potential (and probable) move to Leinster from Munster and what impact he'll have on the province. Plus, they look at the big games in-depth as Leinster and Ulster win, but Munster and Connacht come away disappointed again after Champions Cup defeats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Johne Murphy as they look back on the first weekend of Champions Cup rugby. They look back on Leinster's win over La Rochelle and how they finally managed to get the monkey of their back against the French side. Is Europe one step too far for Munster this season? Or was their first round draw with Bayonne a slip-up? What the hell happened to Connacht on Friday and are how are Ulster going to react to throwing away another lead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry to look back on the weekend's URC action, including a ding-dong battle between Connacht and Leinster. Plus, they take an early look ahead to this week's Champions Cup rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland international Lindsay Peat and by former Munster man James Downey as they reflect on the weekend of URC rugby. They look back on Leinster's narrow victory over Munster in a classic inter-pro in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. They discuss Ulster's form having slipped up from a strong lead against Glasgow. And a time to worry for Connacht? They suffered a big defeat to the Bulls at the weekend and their upcoming fixtures are not to be envied. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another weekend of URC rugby and it was a clean sweep for the Irish provinces. Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by Lindsay Peat and Brent Pope to look back on the weekend's action.They look back on Ulster's win over Lions in Belfast in difficult weather conditions, the signs of a really good team starting to build there, but the lack of balance in their squad so far.They analyse Connacht's massively important away win in South Africa against Sharks and how they were able to match a difficult side physically.The discuss Oli Jager's move to Munster and the increasing amount of physicality in their side and why that'll be important going down the stretch later this season. And Leinster make light work of Scarlets, is anyone stopping them this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the disruption from Storm Debi, we are back with another episode of House of Rugby. On this week's episode of House of Rugby, Lindsay Peat and Johne Murphy join Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill to look back on another weekend of URC rugby. They look back on the Ulster's win over Munster in Belfast (0:45 -24:00). They look at Ulster's dominance in the physical side of the game, and why Munster put in a very un-Munster like performance. Plus, they give their view on Andrew Conway's retirement. Connacht lost their first game of the season to Edinburgh (24:00 - 31:15) - they discuss why Connacht will be disappointed with their lack of discipline in the closing stages of the game, and why that's exactly what they need to improve on to make progress. And Leinster battered the Dragons (31:35 - 42:00) - they look at the returning World Cup players and the leaders starting to emerge in Johnny Sexton's place at the province. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.