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The 2nd Row
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The 2nd row is a fan vlog that gives its opinions on Connacht rugby at all levels. With match reviews, travel help, a tad biased and a bit of fun.This podcast will preview and recap all the Pro 14 action, focusing on the Irish provinces
Episodes
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Connacht future European champions, and Irelands 10 jersey gets more interesting_mixdown
Connacht victorious on one of those great European nights, Leinster start slow but ease to a TBP win in Clermont, Munster make hard work of an unorganised Racing 92 on an emotional night for the province, and Ulster get the job done in Parma in a no glory game.
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Connacht cant get out of their own way, Munster Ulster and a game of two halves, Leinster back to winning ways_mixdown
A bit later than normal but the URC rd 3 review is up. Connacht ill discipline and lack of clinical finish rob them of opportunity, Munster and Ulster play a game of 2 halves leaving Ulster still winless this season, and Leinster make easy work of Cardiff but lose shape as the game went on
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1st Interpro of the season, Connacht on the road again, Leinsters homecoming
Its the 3rd round of the URC the internationals are back! Connacht are in Scotstoun a place that isn't a happy hunting ground for many, its the 1st Interpro of the season, and Leinster return to the RDS #BKTURC #IrishRugby #connachtrugby
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A Connacht smash and grab, a new messiah in Munster, Ulsters Regrets, and Leinster scrum_mixdown
Connacht win it near the death with a gutsy display away in Benetton, Ulster get more than most in Scotstoun but should've got more, Munster beat the Bulls but O'Shea is the real story, and Leinster have scrum issues but leave South Africa with more points than last year.
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Frawleys firt start at 10 Leinsters 4-4 split, Ulster will have it tough in Glasgow and Munster to battle the bulls_mixdown
The Provinces are looking to bounce back after a tough opening weekend Connacht Ulaster and Munster all welcome back some internationals while Leinster are facing a bit of a backrow depth problem in South Africa. Will it be another weekend without a winning Irish team or will one or more of the...
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1st day of school vibes as all 4 provinces lose
for the 1st time since 2009 all four Irish provinces lose on the opening round of the league. They all looked rusty in their own ways Connacht only played for 7 minutes, Ulster left it too late, Leinster's gameplan was wrong while Munster showed more but faded. a rough weekend to review but we…
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Mack is Back while Porter switches sides URC Rd 1_mixdown
The BKT URC is kicking off for its latest season. We have teamsheets across the board as Connacht host Stormers, Ulster host Edinburgh, Leinster travel to the Lions, and Munster host Glasgow. we look at all 4 matches and who and what to watch out for, *Saturdays games start at 25 minutes in
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The Leinster 2627 preview
Leinster are URC champs a successful season ending with silverware, but the European grail evaded them again. With Leo Cullen leaving Leinster at the end of the season, will it give the players that extra few percent to go all the way???
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The Munster 2627 Season Preview
5 days to the URC Kick off and Munster still confuse, have talent in spades in the squad but had performances that didn't match results last season Will players step up and get the team firing? or will it be another season of wondering where the performances will come from?
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The Ulster 2627 Season Preview
Ulster started last season with performances that forced players in to Irish contention. Will they learn the lessons of squad management to make sure when that speed bump hits again they are more prepared to fight to the end of the season?
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Connacht 2627 preview 1
The Men's Club season is about to kick off, over the next 4 podcasts we will talk through each province what we want to see improve where we think they will finish and the general vibes for the season We begin as we always begin with Connacht, A challenging European pool, and higher expectations…
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is it time to be pessimistic about ireland or are things better than they seem
The Summer series has ended Ireland won 2 lost 1, we look back on the end of the season and wonder was it good or bad?
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Whats the trouble in Irish rugby after Oz win
Ireland scrape by Australia after a tense match in Sydney. Not many players at their best as another Farrell coached team start a series of games slowly. Will the pattern of starting slow to peak continue or will Ireland have a tough time of it in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Leinster get the job done and an Ireland squad with 5 debuts!
The URC season has finally come to an end!!! Leinster are back to back URC Champions with one of their most convincing performances this season. And with the Summer internationals on the way we look through the make up of the Irish squad that has 5 uncapped players and what could be in store by…
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Rage against the Prem URC awards & Leinster tame a storm
With only one Irish game to look at this week we delve into the URC awards and look at how demanding it is or isn't to get into the Champions Cup before getting into Leinsters win
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Connacht Out not Down, Munster BULLied in SA, While Leinster are through
Connachts season has ended as they go down swinging over in Glasgow, Munsters QF in SA ends in disappointment as Bulls overpower them, while Leinster are through to the semis after a training match vs Lions
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a Wake for Irish rugby as Ulster and Leinster lose, with a look ahead to the URC Kos
A tough few days in Irish rugby as both Ulster and Leinster are outclassed by French opposition, Ulster get pulverized by Montpellier and Leinster get ravaged by Bordeaux. We look at all of that and ahead to the URC knock out matches
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Connacht reach top 8 Ireland deliver on aviva occasion
Connacht get the job done in Edinburgh 5 points and a spot in the top 8. Ireland route Scotland to crown off a great occasion in Dublin, Ulster concede again in the last 10 to cost them that last 8 spot Munster get the job done vs the Lions and Leinster solidify top 2
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Connacht top 8 fight still alive Ulster count the cost of a draw and Ireland are back to winning ways
Connacht keep their top 8 hopes alive with a convincing win over Munster to bring the fight for top 8 down to the last weekend, Ulster drew with Stormers but will be counting the cost. Leinster make odd work of Lions but 5 points keeps them in the top 2 hunt. Ireland beat Wales in Belfast but...
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an Irish double in Europe & the URC run in who makes it
Leinster and Ulster have both made it through to their respective European finals, 2 nervy performances at times but the win gets them both a step closer to Silverware The URC race for the top 8 is coming to a head 9 teams in contention only 8 can make the knock outs we break down who should have...
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Ireland Connacht Ulster and Leinster lose while Munster impress
It was a rough weekend for most Irish rugby fans Connacht lose a physical encounter in South Africa. Leinster lose in Italy. Ireland start strong but get beaten in France while Munster are left counting the injuries after an interpro win over Ulster
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Connacht with the big win Ireland Get thier 1st 6 nations win Leinster take the interpro honours and Munster with a needed win URC Rd 15_mixdown
Connacht are on their South African tour and picked up a huge win vs the Stormers, the cobwebs were blown away in Galway by Ireland as they have an impressive win over Italy. Leinster and Ulster battle it out in Belfast and Leinster come away with all 5 points on offer and Munster do the same…
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Connacht Mauled by Montpellier Ireland start slow vs England while Ulster and Leinster both through in Europe
Connachts Euro dream comes grinding to a halt as Montpellier maul them out of the challenge Cup. Irelands 6 nations starts slow with a loss against England while Ulster and Leinster put up high scores as they both put up big socre as they ease through to the Champions and Challenge cup semifinals
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Connacht Ulster and leinter all make it through the KOs while Munster have questions to ask Europe rd of 16 2526_mixdown
Connachts defence has created a base for another impressive victory, Ulster survive an Ospreys surge, Leinster take pat in the oddest game of rugby I have seen while Munster are out of Europe with some real questions to be asked https://linktr.ee/the2ndrow
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Connacht Confuse Munster respond to last week while Leinster and Ulster get the job done URC rd 14
An odd weekend of URC Rugby for the Provinces Connacht beat Ospreys but will they be regretting not getting that try bonus point. Munster lose to the Bulls but show enough that could give hope for the end of the season. Leinsters internationals find their groove vs Scarlets . While Ulster get an...
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Connacht break interpro hoodoo vs Ulster while Munster and Leinster lose on the road URC rd 13 2526
This is a smug feeling Pod as Connacht are the only Irish team to win as the final run in of the URC season begins. An interpro win for Connacht over Ulster and Munster looked leggy in South Africa, and Leinster are still looking like a team that needs its internationals
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A French Championship, An irish Triple Crown and Connacht go 3 in a row - 6 nations 26 and URC cachup
The best 6 nations yet has come to an end with one of the best weekends of action. France have won the 2026 6 nations after a thriller in Paris, Ireland secure a triple crown with their best performance of the 6 nations so far. in the URC Connacht looked professional and composed as they win and...
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Ireland do enough to get past a resurgant Wales, while Scotland and Italy make history!!
Under Friday night lights Ireland kicked off the guinness 6 nations rd 4 and did enough to get past Wales. Scotland just like beating teams in white in Murrayfield and put 50 on France, while Italy finally get that win over England playing no where near their best.
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Is this the Connacht statement win, Munster make Hard work of Zebre, while Leinster and Ulster trip up in Wales
With the 6nations on a break week the URC roars back into focus. In Galway Connacht fight to the bitter end to pick up the win. In Limerick an error strewn Munster beat Zebre but will a lack of try bonus pint come back to haunt them? Leinster fail to get out of neutral in a monsoon in Cardiff…
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Ireland never went away, Scotland squeeze past Wales and France do what France do 6 nations rd 3_mixdown
The Guinness 6 nations round 3 has come to an end. Ireland put a record breaking score on England. Wales find more fight but fall short vs Scotland, and Italy rue missed opportunities against France
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Ireland get a win on the board, Scotland do what they do, and France look good 6 Nations RD 2
Ireland struggle against a strong Italy side but get the job done, are England undercooked as Scotland win ANOTHER Calcutta cup, France play some great rugby while Wales look bereft of ideas
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6 Nations RD 1 Ireland falter in France Italy are singing in the rain and England have a training session vs Wales
The 6 nations kicked off on a Thursday in Paris and France put on a hell of a show in while beating Ireland. Scotland faltered in a monsoon in Rome. and England won while pulling up to round out the weekend.
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Its URC Rd 11 - Connacht leave the TBP very late, munster been in Glasgow, Leinster do enough again, Ulster still unbeaten at home in the URC
Padraig and Will talk through the Irish Provinces performances over an od weekend of rugby. Connacht play a 91 minute match, Munster have a tough time in Glasgow, Leinster have a team on the pitch, and Ulster aren't struggling but they're not excelling, and a look toward the first round of the 6...
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Connachts Party Crashed Munster survive a misstep Ulster Blip
I am back and hopefully to stay, This week we look at how Leinster crashed Connachts party. Munster minus the big names make hard work of the Dragons, and a rare Ulster misstep in the league
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Connacht Fight, Munster muscle, & Ulster upended URC rd 5
Connacht come away from a physical interpro with a losing bonus point. Munster's Muscle gets then over the line eventually, Leinster make harder work than expected of Zebre. Altitude and injuries take their toll on Ulster in South Africa. Ireland announce a XV squad. In the news the WRU are at it...
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Connacht lack accuracy, Ulster deserve more respect & Interpro 1st blood URC 5 rd 4
Connacht are still looking for the spark for a full 80 minutes of performance lose to the bulls at home Ulster beat the sharks well with accuracy and pace Munster beat Leinster in Croker with an assured performance and are still undefeated in the URC Plus we talk through the Ireland squad and its...
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A frustrating Connacht performance as 3 out of 4 provinces get the win in URC 5 rd 3
It's round 3 of the URC we talk Connachts frustrations, how Leinster beat a meme, that Coombes = Ross Byrne, And Ulster up the tempo
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The Windy West, Leinster loss, & Classy Crowley its URD5 RD 2
A wind impacted RD2 of the URC comes to an end, Leinster leave SA with another loss, Munster get past Cardiff. Dropgoals, game smarts, and more as Will and I talk through it all.
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URC 5 RD 1
The URC is back for its 5th year, and I am back talking Connacht rugby, the provinces and the URC. I am joined by Will Foley and we go through the action of the weekend
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Women Interpros And The World Cup Warm Ups
The 2nd Row podcast is back! The Womens Interpros are coming to a close with Connacht narrowly missing out on a final spot and with the World cup around the corner i look at the squad and the warm ups
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New Zealand vs Ireland Tour Review
An incredible tour of New Zealand, 5 matches 3 wins, a big moment in Rugby history, who shone? What did Ireland do well? what can we do better? how has it been taken in New Zealand we go through all that and more!
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Ireland New Zealand Tour Special
The Irish tour of New Zealand is about to begin I am joined by Oisin Collins in New Zealand to talk about what Ireland are looking to get out of the series and the perception from New Zealand
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TikTok 6 Nations Rd 3 Review
It was an action packed Rd 3 of the TikTok 6 nations Ailbhe O'Nolan, Claire Molloy, Fiona Halligan and I got through all the games and have a look at the major news in the world of Womens Rugby
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Tik Tok Review Wk 1
A week Later than advertised The 2nd row podcast is back!! I am joined by Ailbhe O'Nolan & Clare Molloy We talk France vs Ireland, Wales vs Scotand & Italy vs England have a look at the week of Women's Ruby News and take a look to round 3 of the TikTok 6 nations
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The Andy Friend Interview
Great to have Andy Friend on the podcast this week, we chat about Covid, player pathways, and the upcoming Pro 14 matches.
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The Fionn Carr Interview
Great to chat to Fionn carr this week Talking about his rugby career that has taken him from Naas to Hong Kong. His time in Connacht and the move to Leinster
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The Andrew Browne Interview
A longer than normal episode this week as I chat to Andrew Browne about his Rugby career from U20 grand slam to Pro 12 winner and onto his retirement from rugby and his transition into Coaching.
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The Jake Heenan Interview
Great to chat with Jake Heenan, a fan favorite who traveled to Connacht from New Zealand for his first senior rugby contract, had his struggles with injury but is now thriving with the Bristol Bears
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The Edel Mcmahon Interview
Great to have Edel McMahon on this week talking about the highlights of her career so far. From starting with NUIG, her time in Galwegians, playing with Connacht, being the first uncapped Womens Barbarian, playing with Ireland, and moving to Wasps
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