10 Oct 2026 · 25 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss this weekend's rugby
Alan Quinlan is with Stuart McAvoy to talk all things rugby union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast · Sport
VMTV Rugby Pod
by Virgin Media Originals · English · Sport
Tune in each week as Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams along with some special guests to discuss all the major talking points in rugby union. Subscribe to our page for more! Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/VMSportIE . Follow us on Instagram - https://www.inst
- New episodes
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 27 min
- Latest
- 10 Oct 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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2 Oct 2026 · 23 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy as the 2026/2027 rugby season gets underway
Alan Quinlan is with Stuart McAvoy to discuss the start of the 2026/2027 rugby season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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23 Jul 2026 · 26 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Eden Park
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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17 Jul 2026 · 21 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Ian Madigan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss Ireland against New Zealand
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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17 Jul 2026 · 16 min
Cam Roigard On Ireland, Eden Park Pressure & Dave Rennie's All Blacks | Nations Championship
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. He also discusses New…
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12 Jul 2026 · 23 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Darren Cave and Stuart McAvoy build-up to Round Two of the Nations Championship
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4 Jul 2026 · 34 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy look forward to the new Nations Championship
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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25 Jun 2026 · 14 min
Tadhg Furlong on Ireland’s Summer Tour, Injuries & Leadership Ahead of the New Nations Championship
“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 summer tour and the challenge of Australia and New Zealand 🏉 The next generation…
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23 Jun 2026 · 25 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy discuss the Irish squad and preview the URC Final
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5 Jun 2026 · 27 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss Andy Farrell's new Ireland contract
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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29 May 2026 · 30 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to discuss European and URC rugby
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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22 May 2026 · 28 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy ahead of both European Finals this weekend
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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19 May 2026 · 21 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes reacts to Ireland's historic W6N win versus Scotland with Stuart McAvoy
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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17 May 2026 · 30 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy preview Round five of the 6N with Stuart McAvoy
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. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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14 May 2026 · 30 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy chat with Stuart McAvoy before Round four
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 May 2026 · 10 min
Alan Quinlan reacts to the breaking news this evening that Roger Randle will not be joining Munster
" 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 May 2026 · 33 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to preview this weekend's rugby
Alan Quinlan is in studio with Stuart McAvoy to talk all things Women's Six Nations and European Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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25 Apr 2026 · 26 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy chat with Stuart McAvoy ahead of Round three
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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18 Apr 2026 · 14 min
Aoife Dalton on Ireland’s England Test, Lessons Learned & Italy Clash | Guinness W6N
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…
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18 Apr 2026 · 33 min
VMTV Rugby Pod - Fiona Hayes and Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy as they look ahead to Round Two
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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10 Apr 2026 · 48 min
VMTV Rugby Pod - Women's Six Nations Launch 2026
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10 Apr 2026 · 35 min
VMTV Rugby Pod - Women's Six Nations Round One Preview
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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19 Mar 2026 · 27 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan & Stuart McAvoy reflect on the 2026 Six Nations.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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14 Mar 2026 · 12 min
Jamie Osborne on Ireland’s Win Over Wales, Scotland Challenge & Family Rugby
"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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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14 Mar 2026 · 7 min
Grant Gilchrist on Record 88th Scotland Cap Ahead of Ireland Clash | Six Nations
"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 facing Ireland as Scotland look to compete for the Triple Crown…
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14 Mar 2026 · 27 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Ian Mckinley & Stuart McAvoy discuss the final round of the Six Nations
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' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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5 Mar 2026 · 39 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan & Stuart McAvoy talk all things Round 4 in the Six Nations
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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27 Feb 2026 · 11 min
Josh Neill Talks Ireland U20 Journey, South Africa Roots & Leinster Academy
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 Wales U20, Saturday 7th…
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27 Feb 2026 · 28 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Ian McKinley & Stuart McAvoy look back on Ireland's memorable day in Twickenham
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. #VMSport #GuinnessM6N Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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19 Feb 2026 · 30 min
VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan & Stuart McAvoy talk Ireland versus England at Twickenham
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About VMTV Rugby Pod
Tune in each week as Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams along with some special guests to discuss all the major talking points in rugby union. Subscribe to our page for more! Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/VMSportIE . Follow us on Instagram - https://www.inst
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