The Ireland Rugby Social Podcast Podcast
Deep dives into rugby’s biggest moments, legends and rivalries - straight from the scrum half’s seat. Honest chat, expert insight and untold stories.
Episodes to download
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Lynne Cantwell: Visibility, Legacy and Changing Irish Rugby
Yesterday
Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Ireland's most capped women's international.
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France 26 Ireland 7: Frustration in Clermont
Sunday
Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Edel McMahon to review the frustrating defeat to France
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Erin King: Leading from the front
Last Wednesday
Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Ireland captain Erin King.
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Ireland smash Italy: Reaction from Galway
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Reaction from pitch-side in Galway as Ireland put nine tries on Italy
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Ireland v Italy: The big preview with Anna McGann and Eve Higgins
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Ireland's Anna McGann and Eve Higgins look ahead to playing Italy in Galway
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England beat Ireland: Post match reaction after Six Nations opener
Sat 11 Apr 2026
Defeat to England but plenty to build on for the rest of the Championship?
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Gareth Steenson: The Chief now coaching the Ireland Women's Team
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Gareth charts his stellar rugby career and Ireland's ambitions in the Women's Six Nations
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Concussion Special: Does the game need to change?
Sat 4 Apr 2026
A special on head injuries in rugby.
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Stuart McCloskey: Centre of Attention
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Stuart McCloskey on that tackle, NFL passes and the Triple Crown
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Ireland win the Triple Crown: Reaction and analysis from Dublin
Sat 14 Mar 2026
Conor Murray and Mike McCarthy discuss Ireland's Triple Crown sealing win over Scotland
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Andrew Trimble: Ireland v Scotland, Selection Calls and the Title Race
Wed 11 Mar 2026
Andrew Trimble joins the pod to look ahead to Ireland’s titanic game against Scotland.
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Ireland edge Wales: Post-match reaction at The Aviva
Sat 7 Mar 2026
Conor, Gavin and Mike breakdown a vital Irish win.
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Jamie Roberts: Ireland v Wales, Key Battles and Belief
Tue 3 Mar 2026
Jamie Roberts joins the podcast to share his thoughts ahead of Ireland’s clash with Wales
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Zac and Bryn Ward: Chasing the Ireland Dream Together
Wed 25 Feb 2026
The brothers on ambition, competition for places and chasing that green jersey
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Ireland smash England: Post-match reaction from Twickenham
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Conor, Gavin and Mike dissect Ireland's massive win over England at Twickenham
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How Ireland can beat England
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Gav and Conor on why Ireland can beat England at Twickenham
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Ireland bounce back: Post-match reaction from players and pundits
Sat 14 Feb 2026
Mike McCarthy, Stuart McCloskey, Cormac Izuchukwu and Conor on Ireland's win over Italy
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Seán O’Brien: Ireland v Italy, Selection calls and Coaching life
Wed 11 Feb 2026
Seán O’Brien joins The Ireland Rugby Social and previews the Six Nations clash with Italy
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France thrash Ireland: Reaction with Conor and Rob Kearney
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Conor and Gavin are joined by Rob Kearney to dissect Ireland’s 36-14 defeat to France
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Six Nations: Can this Ireland team beat France?
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Some huge calls from Andy Farrell - is this Ireland team good enough to beat Les Bleus?
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The Six Nations preview podcast live from City of Armagh RFC
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Andrew Trimble and Rory Best join Conor and Gavin to look ahead to the 2026 Championship
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The Six Nations Launch: Caelan Doris and Andy Farrell
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Ireland Captain Caelan Doris and Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell chat to Gavin
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Jacob Stockdale: Tries and Lowes
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Conor and Gavin sit down with Ireland and Ulster star Jacob Stockdale
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Bundee Aki: Centre Stage
Wed 14 Jan 2026
Bundee Aki on his remarkable journey from New Zealand to the centre of Irish rugby
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Ian McKinley: From accident to the Azzurri
Wed 7 Jan 2026
Ian McKinley's remarkable journey from losing the sight in his eye, to starting for Italy
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Lindsay Peat: Late beginnings, fierce competitiveness, and breaking boundaries
Tue 30 Dec 2025
Lindsay Peat charts her extraordinary sporting journey
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Conor Murray: Shirts That Shaped Me
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Conor revisits the defining moments of his career—one jersey at a time.
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Willie John McBride: The ultimate Lion
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Willie John McBride on resilience, leadership, and unshakeable team spirit
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Devin Toner: Winning Big
Tue 9 Dec 2025
Devin Toner joins Conor and Gavin to share the inside story of his extraordinary career
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Rob Kearney: Grand Slams, Jet Skis and how to fix the game
Tue 2 Dec 2025
Former Ireland full-back, Rob Kearney, shares his favourite rugby memories
