VMTV Rugby Pod

Alan Quinlan is with Stuart McAvoy to discuss the start of the 2026/2027 rugby season.

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Alan Quinlan is with Stuart McAvoy to look back on Ireland's defeat in Auckland. Quinlan also gives his thoughts on the positives and negatives over the last couple of weeks.

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Ian Madigan is with Stuart McAvoy this week as Ireland look to be the first team to defeat the All Blacks in Eden Park since 1994.

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New Zealand scrum-half Cam Roigard speaks to Stuart McAvoy ahead of the Nations Championship showdown between Ireland and the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Roigard discusses life under new head coach Dave Rennie, New Zealand's fast-paced attacking style, winning Super Rugby with the Hurricanes and his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in Cambridge to becoming an All Black.

He also reflects on being told as a youngster that he wasn't going to improve, his All Blacks debut, his admiration for Jamison Gibson-Park and the challenge Ireland will bring to Auckland.<...

The pod this week sees Darren Cave and Stuart McAvoy look forward to Ireland's game against Japan in the second weekend of the Nations Championship.

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On this week's Pod, Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy preview Ireland's test against Australia in Sydney as they head into the Nations Championship.

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“I Just Want to Play Rugby”

Tadhg Furlong sits down with Virgin Media Sport’s Stuart McAvoy ahead of Ireland’s Nations Championship campaign, beginning July 4th.

Fresh off another title-winning season with Leinster, Furlong opens up on the emotional end to the campaign, the impact of Leo Cullen’s upcoming departure, and what it means to be one of the senior leaders in the Ireland squad.

He also talks about:

🏉 Managing injuries and staying fit into his 30s

🏉 The changing demands of modern rugby

🏉 Ireland’s su...

On this week's Pod, Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy breakdown Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for the summer as well as looking ahead to the URC final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park

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Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy react to the big news as Ireland Head coach Andy Farrell signs a contract extension with the IRFU through to the 2031 World Cup.

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Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy look back at last week’s disappointing European finals for the Irish provinces as well as previewing the URC quarter-finals.

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Alan Quinlan looks ahead to what is a massive weekend of European rugby for both Leinster and Ulster in Bilbao.

Quinlan previews both matches at the San Mames Stadium with Leinster looking to win a fifth Champions Cup having suffered plenty of heartbreak in recent years as for Ulster it is their first European final since 2012 when they face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup on Friday evening.

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Fiona Hayes joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss the final round of the women's Six Nations after Ireland beat Scotland in a historic game at the Aviva Stadium!

Fiona chats about what it was like seeing a record crowd, the win, and the growth in the Irish team.

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It's the final round of Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to discuss the final round as Ireland play Scotland in a historic game at the Aviva Stadium, Italy head to Cardiff and there is a Championship decider in Bordeaux between France and England.

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It's round four of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the fixtures this weekend as Ireland are in Belfast to play Wales, France travel to Edinburgh and England face Italy.

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" It is something Munster shouldn't have went near."

Alan Quinlan reacts to the breaking news this evening that Roger Randle will not be joining Munster Rugby as an Attack Coach this summer.

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Alan Quinlan is in studio with Stuart McAvoy to talk all things Women's Six Nations and European Rugby.

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It's round three of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the fixtures this weekend as Ireland are off to France, Wales face England and Scotland are in Parma.

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Aoife Dalton reflects on Ireland’s performance against England women's national rugby union team and the key lessons learned from their opening Women’s Six Nations clash.

Dalton discusses the importance of a fast start, missed opportunities in the first half, and the positives taken from Ireland’s second-half response against the world champions.

Looking ahead, she previews Ireland’s upcoming match against Italy, highlighting the squad’s focus on performance, confidence, and building momentum as the campaign continues.

Dalton also speaks about her journey in rugby, from starting out at Tullamo...

It's round two of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and for the first time ever the tournament comes to Galway and the Dexcom Stadium.

Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the matches as Ireland host Italy, Wales face France and Scotland await the challenge of England.

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It's the return of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, and there's plenty of excitement in the air for Ireland fans! Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the opening weekend as Ireland take on England, France clash with Italy and Wales play Scotland in Cardiff.

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Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look back on an incredible 2026 Six Nations Championship.

The final round was quite remarkable with France winning back-to-back Championships thanks to a Thomas Ramos penalty with the last kick-off the game against England in Paris.

Ireland were Triple Crown Winners and Wales defeated Italy in what was a first Six Nations victory for them in three years.

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"We really wanted to back up that England performance."

Ireland fullback Jamie Osborne who made his debut against South Africa in summer 2024, opens up about his journey from Naas Rugby Club to the international stage.

Jamie shares insights into coming through the ranks, training alongside his five rugby-playing brothers, Ireland’s thrilling win over Wales, and his preparation for Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations fixtures. He also talks about the excitement of aiming for another Triple Crown and potentially a championship.

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"It's pretty surreal, if I'm being honest."

"I think we're just so focused at the minute on performance, on putting our best version on the field."

Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist speaks ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Ireland national rugby union team.

Gilchrist is set to win his 88th Scotland cap, becoming the country’s most capped second row, surpassing former captain Scott Murray.

The Scotland stalwart reflects on his journey since making his debut in 2013, what it means to represent Scotland, and the challenge of f...

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley preview the climax to the 2026 Six Nations Championship.

It is going to be a belter Saturday with the Triple Crown and Championship winner all still to be decided.

Ireland play Scotland, it is Wales against Italy and France and England are the evening kick-off in 'Le Crunch'

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Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look forward to round four in the Men's Six Nations Championship.

First up on Friday night it is Ireland against Wales then on Saturday France head to Edinburgh to face Scotland and England battle it out with Italy in Rome.

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Ireland Under-20 star Josh Neill sits down for an exclusive interview with Virgin Media Sport.

Josh turns 19 on Saturday and reflects on his incredible journey in rugby so far, from growing up in South Africa, representing Rondebosch High School, Captaining Western Province U18, playing for South Africa U18, to joining the Leinster Academy in Ireland.

The Irish back-row has been a standout performer in the U20 Championship, earning two Player of the Match awards, including a memorable performance against England at the Recreation Ground last Friday.

Ireland U20 vs...

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley reflect on Ireland's record away win in Southwest London against England.

The former Italian fly-half also discusses Andy Farrell's future as well as Mike Prendergast's Munster departure as he moves to Bath next season.

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Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look ahead to round three of the Men's Six Nations Championship. This fixtures this weekend see England take on Ireland, Wales hosting Scotland and it is France against Italy on Sunday.

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Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley are in studio to focus on round two of the 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship.

In round one Ireland lost to France in Paris as for Italy it was a big win in Rome when they welcomed Scotland.

The Azzurri have lost 25 of their 26 matches against Ireland in the Men's Six Nations.

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“It’s never nice losing in a green shirt” | Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s 36-14 Defeat to France

Garry Ringrose sits down with Virgin Media Sport's Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's defeat to France. Ireland's outside centre is hurting after the disappointing defeat and is looking for a much-needed response against Italy on Saturday at the Aviva.

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Virgin Media’s newest rugby pundit, Peter O’Mahony, joins Stuart McAvoy in studio as the special guest on this week’s VMTV Rugby Pod.

The former Munster, Ireland, and British & Irish Lions captain opens up about his decision to retire, his passion for gardening, his greatest days on the pitch, and what’s next in life after rugby.

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Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to preview the 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship.

In round one France welcome Ireland to the Stade de France on Thursday night, on Saturday Scotland play Italy in Rome and later that day England host Wales at the Allianz Stadium in South West London.

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Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to reflect on the departure of Scott Roberston as New Zealand head coach. Alan also looks at the final round of fixtures in the European pool stages and what the Irish provinces need to do to qualify for the next stage.

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Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to discuss Round two of Europe. There were wins for Leinster, Munster and Connacht with a defeat to Ulster in Cardiff. There is also a little Christmas quiz for Alan to enjoy and his hopes for Irish rugby in 2026.

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Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio as they look back at the opening weekend of European Rugby. It was a mixed set of results for the Irish provinces with wins for Ulster and Leinster however Munster and Connacht suffered defeats. Alan also gives his thoughts on last week's draw for Rugby World Cup 2027.

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Alan Quinlan chats to Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's defeat against the back-to-back World Champions South Africa. The former Ireland and Munster back-row gives his thoughts on the visitor's dominance at scrum-time as well as Ireland's ill-discipline, Quinlan also believes this is the best Springbok time he has ever seen.

It has been a tricky Autumn for Ireland and Quinlan gives his opinion on what improvements are needed before the start of the Six Nations next year.

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Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy for a final review of the Lions 2-1 series win over Australia. Saturday's dramatic final test where the weather played havoc with the game is discussed first. Quinny gives insight on how players deal with a lengthy stoppage during a game, given the shots we saw of the Lions players on their phones or sitting on beanbags in Sydney on Saturday and whether the Wallabies kept themselves sharper during that weather break. 

The lads (including Quinny's dogs) also give credit to Australia for avoiding the whitewash, debate whether Andy Farrell should h...

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan are back to discuss the British & Irish Lions' dramatic win at the MCG in front of over 90,000 fans on Saturday that secured a series win with a game to spare. Quinny gives his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Hugo Keenan's late series-winning try and Andrea Piardi's decision to allow it , a decision Australia head coach Joe Schmidt criticised post-match. The pair also chat about Keenan's meteoric rise from Blackrock College to Sevens international, XVs international and now a Lion. This weekend's final test in Sydney is also previewed with the Lions looking for a...

Test 1 is in the books and it was fairly comfortable outing for Andy Farrell's Lions side on Saturday in Brisbane. Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy once again from Down Under to look back on that opening fixture and ahead to this Saturday's clash. With rumours swirling around the future tours, the lads also discuss the importance of the Wallabies putting in a performance this weekend.

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