EPISODE · Nov 29, 2025 · 1H 7M
Why Ireland Fans Are Angry: The Slow Decline ft. Caolan Scully
from HG Rugby · host Huw Griffin
Ireland have been experiencing a golden age of rugby, but now their fans are starting to get angry - why? Is it just because results have started to turn, and if so what are the reasons for that? I was joined by my friend and colleague Caolan Scully to debate Andy Farrell's position as Ireland coach. We look at Ireland's tactics and ask if they have gotten stale before reviewing Andy Farrell's decisions not just regarding selection but also in his backroom staff. Have mistakes been made and if so, were they avoidable? We then get into the provinces - are Leinster being hurt by Ireland's over reliance on them? Are Munster back? What of Ulster and Connacht this season? Plus: reacting to the latest women's rugby contracts. #ireland #rugby #irish #debate #podcast #leinster #munster #connacht #ulster Why Ireland Can't Compete Anymore. Chapters 0:00 The Dissatisfaction 3:00 Schmidt Hangover 7:30 Stale Coaching Staff 12:20 The PR Struggle 16:40 Stubborn Farrell 20:45 The Leinster Problem 26:27 No New Talent? 30:48 Representation MATTERS 36:34 Provincial Performances 43:45 Constant Injuries 48:37 Rugby Journalism In Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ireland have been experiencing a golden age of rugby, but now their fans are starting to get angry - why? Is it just because results have started to turn, and if so what are the reasons for that? I was joined by my friend and colleague Caolan Scully to debate Andy Farrell's position as Ireland coach. We look at Ireland's tactics and ask if they have gotten stale before reviewing Andy Farrell's decisions not just regarding selection but also in his backroom staff. Have mistakes been made and if so, were they avoidable? We then get into the provinces - are Leinster being hurt by Ireland's over reliance on them? Are Munster back? What of Ulster and Connacht this season? Plus: reacting to the latest women's rugby contracts. #ireland #rugby #irish #debate #podcast #leinster #munster #connacht #ulster Why Ireland Can't Compete Anymore. Chapters 0:00 The Dissatisfaction 3:00 Schmidt Hangover 7:30 Stale Coaching Staff 12:20 The PR Struggle 16:40 Stubborn Farrell 20:45 The Leinster Problem 26:27 No New Talent? 30:48 Representation MATTERS 36:34 Provincial Performances 43:45 Constant Injuries 48:37 Rugby Journalism In Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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