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The Ireland Rugby Social Podcast

The Ireland Rugby Social Podcast

By: BBC Radio Ulster
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Deep dives into rugby’s biggest moments, legends and rivalries - straight from the scrum half’s seat. Honest chat, expert insight and untold stories.

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Rugby
Episodes
  • Lynne Cantwell: Visibility, Legacy and Changing Irish Rugby
    Apr 29 2026

    Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Lynne Cantwell - Ireland's most capped women's international, Grand Slam winner and a voice for progress both on and off the pitch. From leading Ireland through some of their biggest international moments to helping shape the future of the game beyond her playing career, Lynne brings honesty, insight, and perspective you don’t often get to hear. We’ll talk leadership, evolution in Irish rugby, and what it really takes to drive change at the highest level.

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    1 hr
  • France 26 Ireland 7: Frustration in Clermont
    Apr 26 2026

    Gavin and Lindsay are joined by Edel McMahon to reflect on how that contest unfolded, where the game was won and lost. We’ll hear reaction, break down the key performances, and ask what lessons Ireland can take from facing one of the tournament’s toughest opponents as we dive into France v Ireland here on the Ireland Rugby Social.

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    27 mins
  • Erin King: Leading from the front
    Apr 22 2026

    Gavin and Lindsay are joined this week by one of the leading voices in Irish rugby - Ireland captain Erin King. From the demands of international rugby to the realities of leadership at the highest level, Erin has been at the heart of Ireland’s journey, on and off the pitch. In this episode, she opens up about the responsibility of being captain at a young age, the culture within the squad, and what it really takes to compete on the international stage. We’ll talk over coming a serious knee injury, Olympic viral moments, undercurrents - and the moments that shape her as a player and a leader.

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    57 mins
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