The Women's Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle

Episode 18 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle returns for a full deep dive into the Women’s Six Nations, with Ireland v Scotland front and centre this weekend, alongside a look back on the success of the Ireland U21s campaign.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, alongside Aimee Clarke (Railway Union) and Stacy Hanley (Galwegians), the panel brings player insight, tactical analysis, and press-box perspective to another landmark week for women’s rugby in Ireland.

The trio break down Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Wales, before turning attention to Sunday’s meeting with Scotland a...

Episode 17 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle delivers a full debrief on a dramatic Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division Final, where UL Bohemian edged past Blackrock College at the death to secure a remarkable three-in-a-row.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, alongside Aimee Clarke (Railway Union) and Stacy Hanley (Galwegians), the panel brings player insight, tactical analysis, and press-box perspective to a standout weekend for women’s rugby in Ireland.

The trio break down the final in detail, from key moments to the late drama that decided the title. Reaction from the UL Bohemian camp f...

Episode 16 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle is a near two-hour special dedicated to previewing the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division Final, as UL Bohemian face Blackrock College this Sunday at 1:30pm in the Aviva Stadium.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, alongside Aimee Clarke (Railway Union) and Stacy Hanley (Galwegians), the panel brings player insight, tactical analysis, and press-box perspective ahead of the biggest day in the Irish women’s club rugby calendar.

After a season packed with drama, it all comes down to a heavyweight showdown, UL Bohemian chasing three in a row an...

Episode 15 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle reflects on a decisive weekend in the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, while also turning attention to Ireland’s progress in the Six Nations.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney and Aimee Clarke, the panel is reunited as Stacy Hanley returns from her break, bringing player insight, tactical analysis, and press-box perspective at a pivotal stage of the season.

The trio look back on the Conference Final, where Wicklow were crowned champions after overcoming Galwegians, ending the campaign on a high and securing silverware.

Attention then s...

Episode 14 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle continues the deep dive into the semi-final stage of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, reflecting on a huge weekend of action with finals now confirmed, while also taking in the opening round of the Women’s Six Nations.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney and Aimee Clarke, the show welcomes Rebecca Farrell into the hot seat this week in place of Stacy Hanley, as the panel blends tactical breakdowns, player insight, and press-box perspective at a pivotal point in the season.

The trio look back on a dram...

Part 2 of Episode 13 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle continues the deep dive into the semi-final stage of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, with full focus on the League semi-finals.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the show blends tactical breakdowns, player insight, and press-box perspective as the race for the final reaches its peak.

The panel previews a massive weekend of action, with UL Bohemian hosting Old Belvedere in Annacotty (Saturday, 1pm), followed by a blockbuster Dublin derby between Blackrock College and Railway Union in Stradbrook (Saturday, 5pm...

Episode 13 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle is a special two-part edition as the panel dive into the semi-final stage of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, with both League and Conference semi-finals on the horizon, alongside a crucial promotion/relegation clash.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the show blends tactical breakdowns, player insight, and press-box perspective, with Part 1 focusing on the Conference semi-finals and the high stakes meeting between Tullow and Shannon.

The trio preview a huge weekend of action, with Wicklow taking on Ennis (Saturday, 1:30pm) and...

Episode 12 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle is a bumper edition as the panel dive into the final round of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, along with the promotion play-off semi-finals and a showpiece weekend in the Celtic Challenge.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the show blends tactical breakdowns, player insight, and press-box perspective as league positions are finalised, semi-final places confirmed, and survival battles resolved.

The trio reflect on the drama of Round 18, with Aimee and Stacy discussing their final regular season outings, while the panel brea...

Episode 11 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle is a bumper edition as the panel dive into the penultimate round of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, with the race for semi-finals intensifying and a huge weekend looming across both domestic and representative rugby.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the show blends tactical breakdowns, player insight, and press-box perspective as league positions, promotion hopes, and play-off places all come sharply into focus.

The trio reflect on the drama of Round 17, highlighted by Tullow ending a 34-game losing streak to secu...

Episode 10 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle is a bumper edition as the panel dive into the penultimate round of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, with qualifying semi-finals looming and a huge weekend ahead both domestically and in the Celtic Challenge.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the show combines tactical breakdowns, player insight, and press-box perspective as the race for semi-final places and final league positioning reaches a critical stage.

Both Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley look ahead to massive fixtures for their sides, with results set to h...

Episode 9 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle returns for another deep dive into the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, with the panel unpacking the drama from Round 16 as the season enters its final stretch with just two games remaining.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the show combines tactical breakdowns, player insight, and press-box perspective as the race for semi-final places and league positioning intensifies.

Both Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley reflect on big wins for their respective sides at the weekend, with semi-finals now firmly in sight and mome...

Episode 8 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle returns for another deep dive into the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, with analysis from a dramatic Round 15 as the season heads into its final stretch with just three games remaining.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the show blends tactical breakdowns with player insight and press-box perspective, setting the scene for a crucial run-in across the Division.

It was a memorable weekend for both Aimee and Stacy, as their respective sides secured important victories and both hosts even crossed the whitewash them...

Episode 7 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle returns after a week’s hiatus with reaction, insight, and analysis from a dramatic Round 14 of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, as the run-in begins with just four games remaining.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the show blends tactical breakdowns with player perspective and press-box insight, setting the scene for another crucial weekend in the league.

After a short break following the Valentine’s fixtures, both Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley return refreshed, Aimee stepping into life as a DIY enthusia...

Episode 6 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle returns with all the action, insight, and analysis from a dramatic Round 13 of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, as the season heads into the business end.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the episode blends tactical breakdowns, player insight, and perspective from both the pitch and the press box, giving listeners everything they need ahead of another pivotal weekend.

With just five games remaining, league positions, top-four hopes, and momentum are more critical than ever. Both Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley face...

Episode 5 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle sees the team return to look ahead to another pivotal weekend in the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, as the season moves firmly into the business end.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, Episode 5 blends player insight, tactical breakdowns, and wider perspective across the domestic and representative game. Insight from the pitch, perspective from the press box, and everything you need to know from another big week in women’s rugby.

With just six games remaining, the stakes are rising, and both Aimee...

Episode 4 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle sees the team return to unpack another action-packed weekend in the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division.

The panel reflects on Aimee Clarke’s Railway Union extending their unbeaten run at the top, while Stacy Hanley’s Galwegians delivered one of the performances of the round with a dramatic come-from-behind away win against Old Belvedere. From late twists to standout performances, the hosts dissect all the thrills and spills of Round 12, as the Division now heads into a well-earned mid-season break.

Attention also turns to the Celtic C...

Episode 3 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle sees the panel strike the balance between reflecting on a dramatic weekend just gone and looking ahead to another crucial round of action.

With Round 12 on the horizon, the team first break down all the key moments from Round 11 of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division. Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley share honest reflections on how their own games unfolded at the weekend, offering insight from inside the squads as results and performances are unpacked.

Cup rugby also comes under the spotlight, as the hosts revi...

Episode 2 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle brings plenty of reflection, reaction, and looking ahead across a packed weekend of women’s rugby.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the podcast blends first-hand experience, expert analysis, and forward-looking insight, covering everything from league battles and cup finals to the wider international pathway.

Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley kick things off by reflecting on facing each other at the weekend, as the panel turns its attention to Round 10 of the All-Ireland League Women’s Division, breaking down the key results and talkin...

The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle launches with a special guest as Chloe Pearse, Munster and UL legend, joins the show to look ahead to this weekend’s top-of-the-table clash with Ballincollig. Pearse reflects on life at the summit of the All-Ireland League, the standards driving them forward, and what it takes to stay there.

Hosts Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley also work through the weekend’s All-Ireland League Women’s fixtures, breaking down key match-ups and storylines, before turning their attention to Irish involvement in the Celtic Challenge, assessing how both Irish sides have far...