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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 54 MIN

What does Munster’s crushing Champions Cup exit mean for Ireland?

from The Counter Ruck

The final European weekend for a while threw up plenty of intrigue. Munster are out of the Champions Cup, their latest love affair with Europe’s top tier proving to be a short lived one. Leinster once again won in difficult circumstances to ensure they are the lone Irish team flying the flag in the Champions Cup. Ulster and Connacht safely guaranteed their progression to the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup, where they will be joined by Munster. What did the latest round of provincial action mean for this week’s Ireland squad announcement ahead of the Six Nations? Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to discuss. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final European weekend for a while threw up plenty of intrigue. Munster are out of the Champions Cup, their latest love affair with Europe’s top tier proving to be a short lived one. Leinster once again won in difficult circumstances to ensure they are the lone Irish team flying the flag in the Champions Cup. Ulster and Connacht safely guaranteed their progression to the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup, where they will be joined by Munster. What did the latest round of provincial action mean for this week’s Ireland squad announcement ahead of the Six Nations? Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to discuss. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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