The Counter Ruck
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 131
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The history of Ireland U20s
With Ireland’s current crop of U20s training against the senior side today at the Aviva Stadium, we took a deep dive into the underage structures in Irish rugby.
John O’Sullivan has covered age grade…
Wales walloping leaves Ireland one win away from the Six Nations title
Ireland were not at their fluid best on Saturday but they did not have to be, beating Wales 31-7 at the Aviva Stadium.
How did Wales stilt the Irish attack somewhat? Just how good is Ireland’s defen…
Ireland vs Wales preview
Is fullback Ciarán Frawley’s best position? How much of a loss will Hugo Keenan be? What to expect from debutant Oli Jager?
Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join host Nathan Johns to react to Andy …
Youthful Wales show signs of life ahead of Ireland game
Despite being tipped by some as wooden spoon contenders for this year’s Six Nations, Wales have lost their opening two matches by a combined margin of just three points.
A second half comeback agains…
Rugby's culture war - Mike Ross on the state of Ireland's scrum
For all the positivity surrounding Ireland’s two wins to open up this year’s Six Nations, a concern for the concession of scrum penalties remains simmering in the background.
Against France, Andrew Po…
Italian demolition job with Gerry Thornley and John O'Sullivan
After Ireland put Italy to the sword in the Aviva Stadium, the panel discusses standout performances form Jack Crowley and James Lowe, Ireland's impressive defensive record and the latest disappointi…
The Italian Job with Felipe Contepomi and Gordon D'Arcy
Former Leinster out-half and current Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi joins his old teammate Gordon D'Arcy on today’s podcast.
Italy's new head coach, Gonzalo Quesada, is a former teammate of Co…
Ireland's magic night in Marseille
Fresh off covering Ireland's win over France, Gerry Thornley joins host Nathan Johns and John O'Sullivan to review the victory that sets up Andy Farrell’s team as favourites for the Six Nations.
We d…
Gerry Thornley in Marseille ahead of France vs Ireland
Irish Times rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley previews Friday night’s clash from the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
With both teams exiting last year’s World Cup at the quarter-final stage, a opening …
France vs Ireland preview with Gordon D'Arcy and Noel McNamara
Gordon D'Arcy and John O'Sullivan join host Nathan Johns to preview the Six Nations ahead of Ireland's opening game away to France on Friday night.
The panel discusses selection, captaincy and Ireland…
The Counter Ruck, a new rugby podcast from The Irish Times, coming on January 29th
The Counter Ruck is a new rugby podcast from The Irish Times. Launching on Monday, January 29th - just in time for the Six Nations.
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