How all four Irish provinces can make the URC knockouts
The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby PodcastShow Notes
John O’Sullivan joins Nathan Johns to preview the weekend’s rugby action.
How can all four Irish provinces make the URC top eight? Are Ulster prioritising the Challenge Cup final over their last URC outing?
Plus, how Ireland built towards a record day at the Aviva Stadium when they host Scotland on Sunday.
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