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

Tik Tok Review Wk 1

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 Rugby

TikTok 6 Nations Rd 3 Review

The Irish tour of New Zealand is about to begin
I 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 Zealand

Ireland New Zealand Tour Special

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 Zealand

we go through all that and more!

New Zealand vs Ireland Tour Review

The 2nd Row podcast is back!

The Womens Interpros are coming to a close with Connacht narrowly missing out on a final spot
and with the World cup around the corner i look at the squad and the warm ups

Women Interpros And The World Cup Warm Ups

Pro 14 RD 18 preview 1718 season

Oisin and I rundown the Guinness Pro14 round 20 fixtures for this week, with wins for Munster and Ulster, a loss for Connacht and an historic result in the RDS.
As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round

Pro 14 RD 20 recap 1718 season

Oisin and I rundown the Guinness Pro14 round 21 fixtures for this week, as Connacht convincingly beat Leinster, Munster drew with Ulster, on a very busy derby day in the Pro 14
As always featuring the 2ndrow Top Performer and Clown of the round

PRO 14 RD 21 Recap 1718 Season

Padraig and Oisin preview the upcoming Pro 14 Final between Leinster & Scarlets on Saturday, 
We give our take on the Irish Rugby senior and U20 squads as well as making a dent in some of the rugby news of the past week and as always we feature our ‘One to Watch’ for the weekend

Pro 14 Final Preview 1718 Season

Padraig and Oisin are back, we chat rugby news, recap the Pro 14 Round 2 games and take a look forward to Round 3. As always we award our 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.

Pro14 Round 2 Recap 1819

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.

November Internationals 2 Recap 1819

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.

Europe Round 4 Recap 1819

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.

Pro14 Round 12 Recap 1819

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 week

As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.

Pro14 Round 13 Recap 1819

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 Performer and Clown Of The Round awards.

Europe Round 6 Recap 1819

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 week

As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.

Pro 14 Round 19 Recap 1819

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 week

As always we award the coveted 2nd Row Top Performer and Clown Of The Round.

Pro 14 Round 20 Recap 1819

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!

European Finals Recap 1819

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 world

The Lockdown Ep 4

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.

The Ruth O'Reilly Interview

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 there

The Andrew Farley Interview

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 him

The Ciaran Gaffney Interview

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 level

The Shannon Touhey Inteview

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 green

The Eoin Mckeon Interview

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 Pirates

The Rory Parata Interview

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 Wasps

The Edel Mcmahon Interview

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 Bears

The Jake Heenan Interview

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.

The Andrew Browne Interview

Great to chat to Fionn carr this week

Talking about his rugby career that has taken him from Naas to Hong Kong. His time in Connacht and the move to Leinster

The Fionn Carr Interview

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

The Andy Friend Interview

The 2nd row is a fan vlog that gives its opinions on Connacht rugby at all levels. With match reviews, travel help, a tad biased and a bit of fun.
This podcast will preview and recap all the Pro 14 action, focusing on the Irish provinces

The 2nd Row

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