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The Counter Ruck

The Counter Ruck

By: The Irish Times
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A rugby podcast from The Irish Times, presented by Nathan Johns with regular panelists John O'Sullivan, Gordon D'Arcy and Gerry Thornley.


Produced in association with Ohk Energy.

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Episodes
  • Leinster’s outhalf dilemma
    Mar 24 2026

    A week after the conclusion of the Six Nations, the provinces returned to action.


    Bundee Aki headlined a statement win for Connacht over Ulster while Sam Prendergast and Leinster struggled away to Glasgow.


    A record defeat for Munster rounded off a tricky return to domestic action for the Irish sides.


    Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to discuss.


    Produced by John Casey.

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    30 mins
  • Are Ireland trending in the right direction? What we learned from their Six Nations campaign
    Mar 17 2026

    The Six Nations finished with a bang with Ireland’s Triple Crown win over Scotland and France’s thrilling escape act against England, a late affair that just denied Ireland the title.


    Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to pick through what we’ve learned from the tournament.


    From a dismal opening night in Paris to within touching distance of the title, how did Ireland trend in the right direction after a Six Nations that will live long in the memory.


    Produced by John Casey.

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    42 mins
  • Ireland denied the title by France's late act
    Mar 14 2026

    Heartbreak for Ireland as England’s late penalty concession and Thomas Ramos’ right boot cost Andy Farrell’s side a Six Nations title.


    Gerry Thornley joins Nathan Johns from the bowels of the Aviva Stadium to try and make sense of a Super Saturday which saw Ireland beat Scotland to the Triple Crown but just miss out on the overall crown.


    Produced by John Casey.

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    11 mins
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