Episode 5: Easter (Rodney) Parade

This week on MudderRucker, we welcome tighthead legend Katie O'Dwyer alongside the ever-brilliant Chloe Pearse to break down Round 4 of the Women’s Six Nations. Italy pushed France all the way, England cruised past Scotland, and Ireland turned in a dominant performance against Wales—but was it dominant enough? We unpack Ireland's clinical-but-could’ve-been-clinicaler win in Newport, assess the depth being built ahead of the World Cup, and discuss standout showings from the likes of Linda Djougang, Molly Scuffil-McCabe, and the unstoppable Aoife Dalton. We also talk set piece trends, scrum-half battles, and the big loss of Erin King to injury. Plus: tighthead woes, fairylike geniuses, rogue referees, and the eternal struggle with chafing. It’s honest, sharp, and seriously good craic. Catch Ailbhe and Cian with the Irish rugby insights you won’t hear anywhere else. On Bluesky, follow Ailbhe at @irishwomens.bsky.social and Cian at @rugbykino.bsky.social. Like, share, subscribe—and light a Yankee Candle for King—wherever you get your podcasts!