Greg, Lindsay and Jason are reunited in the House of Rugby studio to discuss the weekend's Champions and Challenge Cup action. We also hear from Grand Slam champ, friend of the show and all-round legend, Mack Hansen.
(0:40) - Introduction
(3:15) - Ryan Baird stars as Leinster beat Ulster
(12:30) - Ireland back three debate
(15:10) - Will Johnny Sexton play for Leinster again? 
(19:45) - Munster get Sharked
(25:30) - Carbery and Murray futures?
(41:20) - Mack Hansen chat
(47:00) - Women’s Six Nations

Baird and Leinster beast Ulster, Mack Hansen chat, and Munster jumped by Sharks

Greg, Lindsay and Jason are back in the House of Rugby studio and there's a heap of hot topics to get to. They discuss:
2:30 - Jimmy O’Brien and Garry Ringrose on fire
6:00 - Where to target Leinster
12:10 - Openside chat & Scott Penny's fend!
15:00 - In defence of Leinster - “It pains me to say it!”
24:55 - Toulouse skewer Sharks
35:00 - La Rochelle beat Sarries, ROG praise
43:10 - Women’s Six Nations
47:00 - Red card and high tackle madness
58:50 - URC preview

Two proud Munster men stand up for 'silver platter' Leinster, and Champions Cup chat

Four wins from four, a Springbok head coach heading to Leinster and Ireland Women set to host a dominant England side.
On this week's House of Rugby, Jason Hennessy is in the host's seat, and joined by Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry. They talk:
(1:50) - Leinster snap up Jacques Nienaber
(6:10) - Munster roll Stormers
(18:45) - Leinster's young guns win thriller
(26:00) - Crucial wins for Connacht and Ulster
(42:15) - Women's rugby report, and Italy defeat

Munster prove doubters wrong, Jacques is back, Prendergast potential & women's rugby woes

Former Leinster centre Conor O’Brien joins Greg and Lindsay in studio to chat all things rugby, including his premature retirement through injury.

The gang look back on Munster’s comeback against the Sharks, Leinster’s shock defeat, and much more!

Munster fight back, Leinster stunned, Conor O’Brien in studio

Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat are joined by Pat McCarry in the House of Rugby studio as they look back on a big weekend of Champions Cup and Women's Six Nations rugby. They discuss:
(1:00) - International Rugby Experience
(3:00) - Leinster thump Toulouse
(10:15) - Josh van der Flier and Toulouse indiscipline
(23:20) - La Rochelle blitz Exeter
(45:00) - Women's Six Nations
(59:00) - URC quarter final preview

Leinster on collision course with ROG's boys, URC quarter final preview and Wooden Spoons

After a huge weekend of quarter final action in the United Rugby Championship, Greg, Lindsay & Jason are in the House of Rugby studio to break it all down. They discuss:
(7:15) - Connacht stun Ulster
(14:00) - Colm de Buitlear comments after Terenure's AIL win
(20:20) - What next for Ulster?
(23:45) - Munster's gutsy win
(30:10) - Leinster swat Sharks aside
(54:05) - Johnny Sexton & Paul O'Connell chats
(58:30) - Best  rugby players of all time

Munster and Connacht win big, Leinster cruise and chats with Paul O'Connell & Johnny Sexton

Springbok legend and two-time European Cup winner Bryan Habana joins Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat in the House of Rugby studio for a Champions Cup bumper episode. They discuss URC semi wins for Munster & Stormers, and look ahead to Leinster vs. La Rochelle. 
They also discuss:
(1:00) - Olympic qualification and Sevens scenes
(8:20) - Munster's big win, and Crowley's drop goal
(17:00) - Keith Earls' recovery and Stormers video celebrations
(35:15) - Bryan Habana's career highlights
(49:25) - Interview with Brian O'Driscoll
(57:45) - Interview with Ronan O'Gara
(59:50) - Interview with Jamison Gibson-Park
(1:05:00) - Champions Cup preview
(1:24:35) - Bryan returns, and some Ice, Ice Baby

Bryan Habana in studio, and BOD & ROG on Munster's win and Champions Cup final

After a wildly dramatic weekend of rugby, Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy are in the House of Rugby studio, and we hear from Lawrence Dallaglio, Ronan O'Gara and Gregory Alldritt. The team discuss:
(1:00) Jason and Lindsay on the town
(3:00) Lawrence Dallaglio tees us up
(5:30) - Champions Cup final review
(26:40) - Respect for ROG and what next for Leinster?
(52:00) - Ronan O'Gara and Gregory Alldritt
(55:00) - Munster vs Stormers URC final preview

ROG breaks Leinster hearts again, TunnelGate, coin toss drama and URC final preview

Munster are the United Rugby Championship winners and Jason has brought in jerseys and trackies for Greg, Pat and Lindsay to wear. After getting us started with 'Stand Up And Fight', Greg and the gang discuss:
(1:30) - Munster ending title wait in Cape Town
(8:45) - Nerveless Jack Crowley and 'F-bomb' Hodnett
(31:10) - Munster's players of the season
(34:50) - South African journalist Grand Shub
(41:05) - Ireland's World Cup training squad
(51:20) - Our end of season awards

Munster are URC champions, Crowley & Hodnett heroics and Ireland's RWC training squad

It may have been a break week in the Rugby World Cup for Ireland, but there's still loads to chat about on this week's House of Rugby podcast. 

Maire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in the House of Rugby studio by former Ireland and Ulster player Darren Cave and by JOE editor Pat McCarry as they take a retrospective look at the Rugby World Cup so far, Ireland's win over South Africa and look ahead to Ireland's upcoming clash with Scotland. 

Plus, Pat chats with Ian Madigan about his retirement from rugby, his battles trying to force his way into Ireland's starting XV and gets his thoughts on Ireland at this World Cup.

Rest vs Momentum, why Ireland should batter Scotland and Ian Madigan interview

Ronan O'Gara, Kev McLaughlin, SportsJOE's Pat McCarry, host Andy McGeady and Andy Rowe on The Hard Yards.

1:30 - The lads tells us the best players they played with at schools and underage
3:50 - What should young players focus on, size or skills?
8:00 - The biggest advance Irish rugby needs to make improvements
9:55 - "Get back in, you're not ready to train, go away you loser." - ROG on some harsh words about his preparation.
12:35 - Kev reveals how close he was to losing his rugby career at Leinster
17:45 - How the squad reacts when there's uncertainty about players' futures
20:20 - Do players talk about how much money they earn in the dressing room?
23:20 - Kev explains how the negotiation of a new contract actually works
25:50 - ROG on how Brian O'Driscoll helped him during his contract talks with the IRFU
29:00 - The lads on why the grass isn't always greener abroad
32:00 - Will more Irish players move abroad in the next few years?
36:35 - The Rugby Pod's Andy Rowe talks to us about New Zealand's recent injury crisis
41:17 - ROG on his experiences in New Zealand
43:13 - Kev on playing with Ireland in New Zealand
45:50 - Andy Rowe on the key elements in this current All Blacks side
47:50 - "Every picture that's presented to him, he has a solution." - ROG on Beauden Barrett's outstanding qualities
49:20 - Kev talks about the media backlash he got after an incident with Richie McCaw
53:30 - The guys talk about Ian McKinley's call-up to the Italy squad
56:00 - A Pro12 betting preview with Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes

Episode 14 - How to negotiate a contract, Beauden Barrett's strengths and forgotten teenage talents

Current and former players review the big rugby talking points, tactical goings on and on-field battles

Episode 14 - How to negotiate a contract, Beauden Barrett's strengths and forgotten teenage talents

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