What The Ruck

Former Munster, Leinster, and Ireland star Andrew Conway joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney this week for a massive episode of the pod.
The lads dive deep into their 10 years as teammates at both provincial and international levels, sharing never-before-heard stories from the inner circle of Irish rugby. Dave finally reveals the full story of his infamous 6:00 AM drunken encounter with Joe Schmidt, and the lads reminisce about the wildest nights out on tour.
Beyond the laughs, we get into the serious side of the game. The trio breaks down exactly what went wrong for Munster in the Champions Cup and what needs to change at Thomond Park. Plus, with the Six Nations around the corner, Andrew gives his honest assessment of Ireland’s chances and who needs to step up for Andy Farrell.
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Welcome back to What The Ruck for our first episode of 2026! We are kicking off the year with a massive guest as legendary Irish Times rugby journalist Gerry Thornley joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney in the studio.
In this episode, the lads dive straight into a hectic festive period of rugby, breaking down the recent European results for the Irish provinces. With the 2026 Six Nations just around the zone, the conversation turns to the growing Ireland injury list. From the front row crisis to the high-stakes battle for the Ireland number 10 jersey, Gerry and Dave analyze who has the form to step up for Andy Farrell.
Beyond the pitch, Gerry reflects on his illustrious career in the media, sharing stories from his favorite tournaments and the most memorable players and coaches he has interviewed over the decades. Plus, Dave pulls back the curtain on life in the dressing room, revealing what players really think about the media and how they handle the cameras.
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Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney return for the final episode of 2025 to break down a massive fortnight of European rugby. From Munster's statement win in Cork to the "French Procession" threatening the Champions Cup, the lads pull no punches on the current state of the game.

In the series finale of 2025, Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney dive deep into the opening rounds of the Investec Champions Cup. After a rocky start, Munster found their fire with a bonus-point win over Gloucester, but questions remain for the Irish provinces. Dave addresses the "weakened side" controversy and explains why the current format might be hurting the tournament’s prestige.

Plus, "Killer" takes us back to his battles with Clermont legend Davit Zirakashvili, revealing a hilarious story about how he ended up with a case of "Scrum Pox" thanks to the big Georgian prop.
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Former Ireland, Leinster, and Ulster back-row Jordi Murphy joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney for an unmissable chat on Episode 6 of What The Ruck. Get ready for the unfiltered stories you won't hear anywhere else. Jordi details his massive move from Leinster Rugby to Ulster Rugby to secure more starts and a regular spot in the national setup.

He chats about the emotion behind his career-changing ACL injury suffered in 2016 after scoring Ireland's opening try in the historic win against the All Blacks in Chicago. Jordi also speaks about his new career as a rugby agent and the transition to life after professional sport. Dave and Jordi also discuss their time as teammates in the Irish camp, and we put Jordi to the test to pick his dream pack from his provincial days.
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Dave and Luke are back for Episode 5 of talkSPORT Ireland's What The Ruck podcast!
In this must-listen episode, Dave gives his detailed verdict on Ireland's mixed Autumn Nations Series campaign. We dive deep into the performance of the Springboks in Dublin, with Dave dissecting just what made the South Africa side so impressive and physically dominant.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Dave discusses Rassie Erasmus’ tactics, drawing parallels to the South Africa head coach's influential days with Munster Rugby. Did his provincial philosophy translate to World Cup success?
Looking ahead, the lads break down the long-term 2027 World Cup plan. What approach should Andy Farrell take when it comes to blooding new players? They discuss potential new options for the Ireland front row and debate the burning question on every Irish rugby fan's lips: Jack Crowley or Sam Prendergast for the future number 10 jersey?
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