Episode 13: It’s Brittany's, Pitch.

Ireland opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a tempo-heavy win over Japan — and on this week’s MudderRucker, Ailbhe and Cian are joined by Chloe Pearse and Alycia Washington to break it all down.

We’re talking lightning quick ball, dominant breakdowns, standout performances (yes, Brittany Hogan, we see you), and why lighting quick ruck speed is starting to look like a serious stat. Plus, we check in on the rest of the first round results, preview the upcoming clash with Spain, and ask: are Ireland building something serious here?

Also featuring: midfield excellence, controlled chaos, set-piece shoutouts, and Alycia’s forensic breakdowns (with added sass).

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00:00 Introduction and Weekend Rugby Recap
00:37 Special Guests: Chloe Pierce and Alycia Washington
01:54 The XV Foundation: Supporting Women's Rugby
03:47 Rugby World Cup Controversy: Ireland vs. New Zealand
09:26 Round One Results: New Zealand, France, and Australia
17:09 Scotland vs. Wales: A Frustrating Match
21:56 USA's World Cup Campaign and Future Prospects
27:02 Ireland's High Tempo Start Against Japan
28:47 Line Out Challenges and Fixes
34:38 Player Performances and Highlights
40:08 Ruck Speed and Game Dynamics
49:56 Upcoming Matches and Predictions
51:26 Lucky Dip and Closing Remarks