URC preview, women’s Six Nations and Munster’s controversial new appointment

About this episode

The episode discusses Ireland's Six Nations campaign, URC standings, and Munster's new assistant coach controversy.

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. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Nathan Johns

Guest: John O’Sullivan

Topics covered

• Six Nations
• URC
• Munster
• Ireland rugby
• controversial appointments
• interpro matches

Keywords

• Six Nations
• URC
• Munster
• Roger Randle
• Ireland
• Italy
• England
• Leinster
• Ulster

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ireland, Italy, England, Ulster, Leinster, Connacht, Munster

Places: Allianz Stadium

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