Oct 17,2024
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to break down the big talking points of the week in the URC.
We look at the backlash that's emerged in recent days to the planned global trial of a 20-minute red card, as the French Rugby Union come out strongly against the proposal.
The panel also discuss who is the frontrunner to start at hooker for Ireland in their first November Test against New Zealand next month, as the injuries at 2 start to pile up for Andy Farrell (11:40).
After a weekend with some controversial refereeing decisions across the two big Interpros, we look at whether it would ease the pressure on officials to use non-Irish officials for derby games (18:30).
We look at how Leinster's aggressive defence excelled at Croke Park in their 26-12 win against Munster (24:50), and how Ulster’s physicality saw them earn a precious bonus-point win against Connacht in Belfast (35:55).
Later (46:53), Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to recap Ireland's successful WXV campaign, which saw Scott Bemand’s side finish second overall after a 26-14 win against the USA in Vancouver.
