Jimmy O'Brien interview

Ireland take on Portugal in the second of their two-game summer tour this Saturday in Lisbon. Ahead of the game, Stuart McAvoy spoke to Jimmy O'Brien on life in the summer camp, being one of the more experienced heads in the squad, whether he feels he should have more Ireland caps, and how he felt hitting the 100 appearance mark for Leinster this season. Watch Ireland's Summer Tour against Georgia and Portugal live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan to look back over Paul O'Connell's Irish side's victory over Georgia on Saturday, what we learnt from the game in Tbilisi and who put their hand up looking ahead to the Autumn and beyond. The topic of who could eventually replace Andy Farrell is also covered as is the strong test-like team the Lions head coach has named to face the Brumbies on Wednesday morning Irish time. Watch Ireland take on Portugal this Saturday live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! The VMTV Rugby Pod returns just in time for Ireland's Summer Tour against Georgia and Portugal which you can watch live on Virgin Media Television! Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to preview this Saturday's game in Tbilisi and the lads talk all things Lions too with the opening couple of games in the bank for Andy Farrell's touring side. Watch Ireland's Summer Tour against Georgia and Portugal live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster man Craig Casey will captain Paul O'Connell's Ireland side for the Summer Tour fixtures against Georgia and Portugal which kicks off this Saturday in Tbilisi. The 26-year-old sat down with Stuart McAvoy to reveal how his emotions when told he would lead the squad across the two games, and why his father was the first person he told. The pair also discussed hopes for the two-game series, in which those not selected for the Lions Tour will be looking to impress in the green jersey ahead of the 2025 Autumn Nations Series.Watch Ireland's Summer Tour against Georgia and Portugal live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Hayes joins Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the final weekend of the Guinness Women's Six Nations as Ireland head to Edinburgh looking for a third away win of the championship. Scott Bemand's side are looking to better their tally of 10 points from last year and consolidate third place in the table. Scotland v Ireland is live on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One this Saturday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Round 4 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations this weekend and it's Wales this Sunday for Ireland. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to look ahead to the weekend but firstly look back on that Ireland v England game in Cork which for the first 40 minutes was seriously impressive from Ireland.Our live game this weekend is England v Scotland on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media Two from 4.35pm on Saturday.Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Round 3 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations and the Red Roses are coming to Cork! Ireland take on England on Saturday at what's edging towards a sold out Virgin Media Park. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to preview the game as well Scotland v Italy and France v Wales!Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland are looking to get their first win of this Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign thi Sunday in Parma against Italy. Neve Jones is sure to play a key role in any Irish win and she spoke to Stuart McAvoy ahead of the game. The pair also reflected on last week's defeat to France and Neve's career in rugby. Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're into Round 2 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations with Ireland chasing their first win this Sunday in Parma. Fiona Hayes & Jenny Murphy join Stuart McAvoy to look back on Round 1 including Ireland's defeat to France in Belfast as well as preview all three fixtures this weekend. Watch the Guinness Men's, Women's and U20 Six Nations Championships live on Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an opening day defeat for Ireland in this Guinness Women's Six Nations as France left Belfast with a 12 point win. Ireland were left to rue missed opportunities to add to their tally with all three conversion attempts missed, in particular the missed attempt after the third try which would have made it all square with 12 minutes to play. Fiona Hayes, Jenny Murphy and Eimear Considine give their post-match reaction from studio here while we also hear from Edel McMahon and Scott Bemand at Ravenhill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.