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.
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What we learnt from Tbilisi. Who's the next Ireland head coach? Strong Lions team named.
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.
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Quinny is back! Talking all things Ireland's summer tour and Lions
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.
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Interview | Craig Casey on being named Ireland captain for the summer tour
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.
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Scotland v Ireland and W6N Round 5 Preview!
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.
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