EXPLAINER: IRFU's Contracting Changes

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Ireland are back on track and destined for third place. In a shorter solo pod this week, I recap Ireland's win over Wales, where the team stand and more. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With news this week that the IRFU are making further changes to their contracting model, I called in an expert to explain it all. In this bonus pod, Owen and I talk contracting changes, coach Sexton, EPCR doldrums, the Humphreys era and more. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a weekend that promised so much, it did not transpire. On today's pod, Patricia and Tom joined me to discuss the Women's Six Nations, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huw, Caolan, Adam and Aaron look back on La Rochelle vs Munster, Leinster vs Harlequins, Connacht vs Cardiff and UBB vs Ulster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ireland are off the mark, and in convincing fashion. Chrissy and Fionn joined stand in host David Cordial to recap Ireland's victory over Italy, and wins for England and France. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a case of oh so close for Ireland in round 1, but this was a statement performance. Harley Worthy and Ellie Stone joined me to recap the best of the opening day action as France pipped an impressive Ireland and Scotland squeezed past Sean Lynn's Wales. Enjoy! Balls .ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Move over men... the Women's Six Nations is here. England are the heavy, HEAVY favourites, but with World Cup 2025 on the horizon, it's a big year for the remaining contenders, especially the fast rising Ireland women. Joining me to preview this year's championship are podcasters Julia and Ailbhe. Enjoy! Balls.ie Content - https://www.balls.ie/author/caolan-scully/ You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fabien Galthie has a second title, England might be back, and Lions contenders have done all they can at the test level. In our final episode recapping the Men's Championship, I was joined by Adam Latham and David Cordial to talk Super Saturday, Ireland's season, Lions bolters and more. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ireland's Grand dreams evaporated last week, but will we see the rebuild of their confidence begin in Rome, or will the Azzurri leave them in ashes? Owen Harrison and BallHandling Hooker joined me to preview the final round clash. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices