The 2nd Row podcast is back!The Womens Interpros are coming to a close with Connacht narrowly missing out on a final spotand with the World cup around the corner i look at the squad and the warm upsAf The 2nd Row

An incredible tour of New Zealand, 5 matches 3 wins, a big moment in Rugby history, who shone? What did Ireland do well? what can we do better? how has it been taken in New Zealandwe go through all that and more!Af The 2nd Row

The Irish tour of New Zealand is about to beginI am joined by Oisin Collins in New Zealand to talk about what Ireland are looking to get out of the series and the perception from New ZealandAf The 2nd Row

It was an action packed Rd 3 of the TikTok 6 nations Ailbhe O'Nolan, Claire Molloy, Fiona Halligan and I got through all the games and have a look at the major news in the world of Womens RugbyAf The 2nd Row

A week Later than advertised The 2nd row podcast is back!!I am joined by Ailbhe O'Nolan & Clare MolloyWe talk France vs Ireland, Wales vs Scotand & Italy vs Englandhave a look at the week of Women's Ruby News and take a look to round 3 of the TikTok 6 nationsAf The 2nd Row

Great to have Andy Friend on the podcast this week, we chat about Covid, player pathways, and the upcoming Pro 14 matches.Af The 2nd Row

Great to chat to Fionn carr this weekTalking about his rugby career that has taken him from Naas to Hong Kong. His time in Connacht and the move to LeinsterAf The 2nd Row

A longer than normal episode this week as I chat to Andrew Browne about his Rugby career from U20 grand slam to Pro 12 winner and onto his retirement from rugby and his transition into Coaching.Af The 2nd Row

Great to chat with Jake Heenan, a fan favorite who traveled to Connacht from New Zealand for his first senior rugby contract, had his struggles with injury but is now thriving with the Bristol BearsAf The 2nd Row

Great to have Edel McMahon on this week talking about the highlights of her career so far. From starting with NUIG, her time in Galwegians, playing with Connacht, being the first uncapped Womens Barbarian, playing with Ireland, and moving to WaspsAf The 2nd Row

Great to chat with Rory Parata this week.We talk about his move from Australia to Ireland at a young age, his time in Connacht and how he is now thriving with the Cornish PiratesAf The 2nd Row

Thanks to Eoin Mckeon for coming on the podcast this week and for his time in Connacht. He's been a part of our greatest days and I wish him well in the future. It was great to talk about his career in greenAf The 2nd Row

Had a great chat with Shannon Touhey on her late arrival into rugby, the rise to Provincial rugby, and the personal sacrifice that sometimes needs to be made to compete at the highest levelAf The 2nd Row

This week I spoke with Ciaran Gaffney about his journey from Galwegians mini to the Connacht Academy, how he ended up playing with Zebre, the injury that ended his career, what it took to get to where he is now ,and those that helped himAf The 2nd Row

This week I was chatting with Connacht great Andrew Farly we talk about his journey to Galway and his time in Grenoble and he give some valuable advice to any wannabe 2nd Rowers out thereAf The 2nd Row

Great to chat with Ruth O'Reilly, we talk about her journey from Kerry to Galwegians, the highs and lows of international rugby and the progression of the Womens game.Af The 2nd Row

It was my pleasure to have Shane O'Leary on to talk about his career so far in rugby, from heading to Grenoble at a young age to his international career with Canada, and obviously the 2016 championship win with ConnachtAf The 2nd Row

Great to have Nichola Fryday on to talk about her journey from Tullamore to Irish international, how shes coping with isolation. and the challenges that playing at the top level can bring.Af The 2nd Row

I was delighted to have Brett Wilkinson on today, talking about hiscareer in Connacht, his retirement due to injury, and how life is in Hong KongAf The 2nd Row

With the Sporting world on hiatus, Padraig and Oisín have put the 2nd Row into LOCKdown. A new mini-series designed to keep our minds on the game. This week its the 6 nations some of the memories around the bigger moments and our connection with the oldest rugby championship in the worldAf The 2nd Row

It was my Pleasure to have Michael Swift on to talk about his 15 year long career in Connacht Rugby, the highs the lows, the different coaches and the journey he went on that led him to be a Connacht Clan Hall of fame memberAf The 2nd Row

With the Sporting world on hiatus, Padraig and Oisín have put the 2nd Row into LOCKdown. A new mini-series designed to keep our minds on the game. This week, its the tag rugby edition, a great place to meet new people and get involved in the rugby communityAf The 2nd Row

Great to have Nicole Fowley on to talk about her journey from Sligo to Galwegians and then onto Irish international, and all the ups and downs that playing at the top level can bring.Af The 2nd Row

With the Sporting world on hiatus, Padraig and Oisín have put the 2nd Row into LOCKdown. A new mini-series designed to keep our minds on the game. This week, we talk about our most memorable away gamesAf The 2nd Row

Great to have Fraser Gow the Connacht Club & Community Administrator, Connacht U18 Girls Head Coach & Galwegians Senior Womens Head Coach on to talkWE go through how things are at the moment, his journey to Galway from Glasgow and how hes developing as a coachAf The 2nd Row

In the face of COVID-19, a shutdown of sport globally and an unsettled end to the season, Padraig and Oisín put the 2nd Row into LOCKdown. Join us for a new mini-series designed to keep our minds on the game. This week, we talk about our first home games and the sense of community in rugbyAf The 2nd Row

Its the end of the 2018-19 season and Padraig and Oisín discuss the Pro14 Final and take a look at the season as a whole.As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Join us for the last episode before the summer break!Af The 2nd Row

Its Guinness Pro 14 Semi final time and Glasgow, Ulster Leinster and Munster battled it out to see who would be in the Final in Celtic Park! Padraig and Oisín take a look at those fixtures, the Champions Cup qualifier & give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.…

Its European Finals time and Leinster are carrying the flag for the Pro14! Padraig and Oisín take a look at the Champions Cup final in detail, briefly cover the Challenge Cup Final, & share some thoughts on the major rugby news of the week.As always we hand out the 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards!…

Its Guinness Pro 14 Quarter final time and there two huge fixtures over the weekend, and two big results! Padraig and Oisín take a look at all the fixtures, & give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

And that is it Round 21 has come and gone the regular season is over. This week Padraig is joined by Mark Anderson founder of the Pro14 Banter group on Facebook to talk through all the action that finalized the PRO14 tables and the final standing for Heineken cup qualification. We also give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we awar…

Its one of the biggest weekends in northern Hemisphere rugby. It's European Semi final time and With both munster an Leinster involved the Pro 14 hopes rested on them! Padraig and Oisín take a look at both fixtures, & give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.…

It is the Penultimate round of the PRO 14 and Padraig and Oisin take a look at how Round 20 impacted the teams and the tables as those knockout games and the final day of the regular season draws closer. We also give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.…

With only three rounds left in the Pro 14the tensions is starting to pile on! Padraig and returning guest Andrew take a look at how Round 19 impacted the teams and whats as the finish line and the knock out phase of the Pro 14 is within touching distance. We also give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row T…

Its European Quarter final time and there was a huge amount of Pro 14 interest! Padraig and Oisín take a look at all the fixtures featuring Pro 14 teams, & give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

The six nations has ended and the Pro 14 is on the final stretch. and the previous weekend of rugby had it all!!! Padraig and Oisín take a look at all the Round 18 action, give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

Another great weekend of Pro 14 action has come and gone! Padraig and Oisín take a look at all the Round 17 action, give our opinion on the major news of the weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

It was a full weekend of rugby so Padraig and Oisín keep their focus on the Pro 14 to recap round 16. They also chat rugby news and take a quick glance at the 6 Nations story so far.As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

After a short break the Pro 14 returns and so does Padraig and Oisín recap round 15 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a quick glance at the 6 Nations story so far.As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

Its the last round of the Pro 14 before the 6 nations, so Padraig and special guest Andrew Barker recap round 14 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a look forward to the return of the 6 Nations.As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

Padraig and Oisin are back for the final pool stage of European rugby! We chat rugby news, recap the final round of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, & the sole Pro 14 game between Kings and Cheetahs. we take a look forward to next weeks Pro 14 fixtures and the quarter final games in Europe. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performe…

Padraig and Oisin are back for another weekend of European rugby! We chat rugby news, recap the penultimate round of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup and take a look forward to the final round of pool games in Europe. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.…

Its the last round of Christmas matches, so Padraig and Oisin are back to recap round 13 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a look forward to the return of the European Champions & Challenge cups neyt weekAs always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

Padraig and Oisin are back to recap round 12 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a look forward to the round 13 fixtures.As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

Padraig and Oisin are back for Christmas derby season! The guys recap Round 11 of the Pro 14, chat rugby news and take a look forward to next weeks festive fixtures.As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

Padraig and Oisin are back for another weekend of European rugby! We chat rugby news, recap round 4 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games and take a look forward to next week's fixtures where we're back to Pro14 action. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.…

The games are coming thick and fast and Padraig and Oisin talk European rugby! We chat rugby news, recap round 3 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games and take a look forward to next weekend's European fixtures. As always we hand out the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.Af The 2nd Row

Padraig and Oisin recap all the Pro 14 games in Round 10, chat rugby news and take a look forward to next weeks European fixtures. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

Padraig and Oisin recap all the Pro 14 games in Round 9 & the End of the November Internationals, chat rugby news and take a look forward to round 10 of the Pro 14As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row

Padraig and Oisin recap this weekend's November Internationals, chat rugby news and take a look forward to next weeks fixtures. Featuring as always the 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.Af The 2nd Row