URC preview, women’s Six Nations and Munster’s controversial new appointment
The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby PodcastShow Notes
John O’Sullivan joins Nathan Johns to talk through Ireland’s home start to their Six Nations campaign against Italy this Saturday after defeat to England last week in front of a record crowd of 77,120 at the Allianz Stadium.
They also preview Ulster’s crucial interpro with Leinster and look at where Connacht and Munster are currently in the URC standings.
Plus, the controversy surrounding Munster’s new assistant coach hire Roger Randle.
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