What The Ruck

What The Ruck: Episode 17 - Bernard Jackman

What is going wrong at Munster? This week on What The Ruck, Luke Delaney and Dave Kilcoyne are joined by former Ireland international and premier rugby mind Bernard Jackman to deliver an honest, unfiltered assessment of Munster's current struggles on and off the pitch—and exactly how they get back to the top. The lads also break down Leinster’s massive Champions Cup final blueprint, look at the brilliant work Richie Murphy and Stuart Lancaster are doing at Ulster and Connacht, and review a drama-filled final round of the URC. Plus, stay tuned for some legendary, laugh-out-loud tales from Bernard's time coaching in France! In This Episode: What is going wrong at Munster? Killer & Bernard’s honest assessment Leinster’s Champions Cup Final blueprint 🏆 Richie Murphy & Stuart Lancaster: The Ulster & Connacht revolutions URC Final Round Review: Three Irish Provinces In The Top 8! Bernard’s wildest stories from playing and coaching in France! 🇫🇷 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What The Ruck: Episode 16 - Big John & Johnny Fisher

BOSHHH! This week on What The Ruck, we’ve got the Romford Bull himself, Johnny Fisher, and the legendary Big John sitting down with Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney for a massive catch-up. This episode is all about the deep friendship between Dave and the lads, starting with the behind-the-scenes story of when the Fishers visited the Irish Rugby team camp back in 2023. Big John gets real about his weight loss journey and the discipline it takes to stay fit while supporting Johnny’s explosive heavyweight career. Speaking of the ring, Johnny talks about his journey to date and his massive ambitions to finally get over to Ireland for a major fight night. To keep things properly Irish, we ordered in a spread of Chinese food to see if a Spicebag and a 4-in-1 can actually get the Bosh seal of approval. Between the curry sauce and the chips, the lads also put their rugby knowledge to the test by building a dream Rugby XV made up entirely of professional boxing stars. It’s heavy hitters, heavyweight food, and a lot of laughs . ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What The Ruck: Episode 15 - Tadhg Furlong

Irish rugby legend Tadhg Furlong joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney in the latest episode of What The Ruck. In one of his most candid interviews to date, Tadhg opens up about the highs and lows of the professional game and the personal journey that shaped the man behind the scrum. From his humble beginnings at New Ross RFC to becoming a cornerstone of the Ireland and British & Irish Lions squads, Tadhg shares hilarious stories from his childhood—including the "delicacy" of raw pig trotters—and reflects deeply on the emotional weight of losing his father during the 2023 World Cup. In this episode, we dive into: * The Ireland Camp: The current feeling within the group and where they stand in the World Cup cycle. * Coaching Legends: Honest insights into working under Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell. * The Lions Legacy: Can Tadhg join the elite group of players to go on four tours? * Personal Roots: Growing up in Wexford and the unbreakable bond with his late father. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What The Ruck: The Scottish Pickup - Greig Laidlaw

In the final installment of our Six Nations road trip series, Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney head to the airport for the ultimate Scottish pickup! Joining them in the car is none other than Scotland legend and former captain, Greig Laidlaw. Ahead of this weekend’s massive clash between Ireland and Scotland, Greig dives deep into the current state of Scottish rugby. From their chances of securing a historic first-ever Six Nations Championship to the "outside noise" surrounding Gregor Townsend’s future following that shock defeat to Italy, no stone is left unturned. In this episode, we discuss: * The Ireland Rivalry: Greig recalls his toughest battles against the men in green. * The Global Stage: Insights into his incredible journey playing rugby across the world. * Six Nations Logic: Just how wide open is the championship this year? * The Townsend Factor: Dealing with media scrutiny after the Italy loss. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What The Ruck: The Welsh Pickup - Alex Cuthbert

In the latest edition of our Six Nations Special on What The Ruck, Luke and Dave pick up Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Alex Cuthbert for an unfiltered deep dive into the state of the game. After a dramatic fall-off in Welsh international form, Alex pulls no punches on what is happening behind the scenes, the issues within the WRU, and what it will take for the red jersey to find its pride again. But it’s not all serious—the boys have a laugh about the fierce battles between Alex and Dave on the pitch, and Alex shares some incredible (and chaotic) stories about his time with the Irish contingent on the Lions tour. From his "meteoric" rise from university rugby to scoring tries in a Lions Test, this is the full story of one of Wales' most electric wingers. 🚗 We've teamed up with BYD South Dublin Deansgrange and BYD North Dublin Navan Road, part of the MSL Motor Group to bring the show on the road for the 2026 Six Nations Championship ☘️ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.