How Leinster and Ulster warmed up for their European showdowns

About this episode

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to discuss the recent performances of Irish rugby teams in the lead-up to European competitions.

In front of a record-breaking crowd, Ireland women powered past Scotland to finish their Six Nations campaign. Meanwhile Connacht and Munster secured their top eight spots in the URC, Ulster narrowly missed out while Leinster warmed up for their Champions Cup final with a win over the Ospreys. Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to discuss. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Nathan Johns

Guest: Gordon D’Arcy

Topics covered

• rugby
• European showdowns
• Six Nations
• URC
• Leinster
• Ulster
• women's rugby

Keywords

• Leinster
• Ulster
• Six Nations
• Champions Cup
• rugby
• Connacht
• Munster
• Ospreys

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ireland, Scotland, Connacht, Munster, Ulster, Leinster, Ospreys, URC

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