About this episode
The episode discusses the growing momentum of Ireland Women’s rugby, featuring insights from coach Gareth Steenson and journalist Issy Todd.
31,000 fans, three home wins, and a team full of confidence — Ireland Women’s rugby feels like it’s building something special.This week, we’re joined by Ireland Women’s coach Gareth Steenson and journalist Issy Todd to react to Ireland’s emphatic win over Scotland, a record-breaking day at the Aviva Stadium, and what this Six Nations campaign says about the direction of the team.From the atmosphere created by 31,000 supporters and the rise of the ‘Green Wave’ to standout performers, growing competition for places, and why this young squad feels different, we look at the momentum building around Ireland Women’s rugby.We also get into what comes next — pathways, player development, the Celtic Challenge, growing crowds, and why this could just be the beginning for a side that looks ready to keep pushing forward.
People in this episode
Guests: Gareth Steenson, Issy Todd
Topics covered
- Ireland Women’s rugby
- Six Nations
- team development
- fan engagement
- player performance
- future of rugby
Keywords
- Ireland Women’s rugby
- Gareth Steenson
- Issy Todd
- Six Nations
- Aviva Stadium
- fan support
- player development
- Green Wave
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ireland Women’s rugby, Aviva Stadium
Places: Ireland, Scotland
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