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Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look back on an incredible 2026 Six Nations Championship. The final round was quite remarkable with France winning back-to-back Championships thanks to a Thomas Ramos penalty with the last kick-off the game against England in Paris. Ireland were Triple Crown Winners and Wales defeated Italy in what was a first Six Nations victory for them in three years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"We really wanted to back up that England performance." Ireland fullback Jamie Osborne who made his debut against South Africa in summer 2024, opens up about his journey from Naas Rugby Club to the international stage. Jamie shares insights into coming through the ranks, training alongside his five rugby-playing brothers, Ireland’s thrilling win over Wales, and his preparation for Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations fixtures. He also talks about the excitement of aiming for another Triple Crown and potentially a championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's pretty surreal, if I'm being honest." "I think we're just so focused at the minute on performance, on putting our best version on the field." Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist speaks ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Ireland national rugby union team. Gilchrist is set to win his 88th Scotland cap, becoming the country’s most capped second row, surpassing former captain Scott Murray. The Scotland stalwart reflects on his journey since making his debut in 2013, what it means to represent Scotland, and the challenge of facing Ireland as Scotland look to compete for the Triple Crown and potentially the Six Nations Championship title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley preview the climax to the 2026 Six Nations Championship. It is going to be a belter Saturday with the Triple Crown and Championship winner all still to be decided. Ireland play Scotland, it is Wales against Italy and France and England are the evening kick-off in 'Le Crunch' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look forward to round four in the Men's Six Nations Championship. First up on Friday night it is Ireland against Wales then on Saturday France head to Edinburgh to face Scotland and England battle it out with Italy in Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland Under-20 star Josh Neill sits down for an exclusive interview with Virgin Media Sport. Josh turns 19 on Saturday and reflects on his incredible journey in rugby so far, from growing up in South Africa, representing Rondebosch High School, Captaining Western Province U18, playing for South Africa U18, to joining the Leinster Academy in Ireland. The Irish back-row has been a standout performer in the U20 Championship, earning two Player of the Match awards, including a memorable performance against England at the Recreation Ground last Friday. Ireland U20 vs Wales U20, Saturday 7th March Live from 7:30pm on Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media Two 📺 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley reflect on Ireland's record away win in Southwest London against England. The former Italian fly-half also discusses Andy Farrell's future as well as Mike Prendergast's Munster departure as he moves to Bath next season. #VMSport #GuinnessM6N Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look ahead to round three of the Men's Six Nations Championship. This fixtures this weekend see England take on Ireland, Wales hosting Scotland and it is France against Italy on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley are in studio to focus on round two of the 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship. In round one Ireland lost to France in Paris as for Italy it was a big win in Rome when they welcomed Scotland. The Azzurri have lost 25 of their 26 matches against Ireland in the Men's Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It’s never nice losing in a green shirt” | Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s 36-14 Defeat to France Garry Ringrose sits down with Virgin Media Sport's Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's defeat to France. Ireland's outside centre is hurting after the disappointing defeat and is looking for a much-needed response against Italy on Saturday at the Aviva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virgin Media’s newest rugby pundit, Peter O’Mahony, joins Stuart McAvoy in studio as the special guest on this week’s VMTV Rugby Pod. The former Munster, Ireland, and British & Irish Lions captain opens up about his decision to retire, his passion for gardening, his greatest days on the pitch, and what’s next in life after rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to preview the 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship. In round one France welcome Ireland to the Stade de France on Thursday night, on Saturday Scotland play Italy in Rome and later that day England host Wales at the Allianz Stadium in South West London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to reflect on the departure of Scott Roberston as New Zealand head coach. Alan also looks at the final round of fixtures in the European pool stages and what the Irish provinces need to do to qualify for the next stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to discuss Round two of Europe. There were wins for Leinster, Munster and Connacht with a defeat to Ulster in Cardiff. There is also a little Christmas quiz for Alan to enjoy and his hopes for Irish rugby in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio as they look back at the opening weekend of European Rugby. It was a mixed set of results for the Irish provinces with wins for Ulster and Leinster however Munster and Connacht suffered defeats. Alan also gives his thoughts on last week's draw for Rugby World Cup 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan chats to Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's defeat against the back-to-back World Champions South Africa. The former Ireland and Munster back-row gives his thoughts on the visitor's dominance at scrum-time as well as Ireland's ill-discipline, Quinlan also believes this is the best Springbok time he has ever seen. It has been a tricky Autumn for Ireland and Quinlan gives his opinion on what improvements are needed before the start of the Six Nations next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy for a final review of the Lions 2-1 series win over Australia. Saturday's dramatic final test where the weather played havoc with the game is discussed first. Quinny gives insight on how players deal with a lengthy stoppage during a game, given the shots we saw of the Lions players on their phones or sitting on beanbags in Sydney on Saturday and whether the Wallabies kept themselves sharper during that weather break. The lads (including Quinny's dogs) also give credit to Australia for avoiding the whitewash, debate whether Andy Farrell should have picked a different team for the final game, and praise the standout players for the Lions down under. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan are back to discuss the British & Irish Lions' dramatic win at the MCG in front of over 90,000 fans on Saturday that secured a series win with a game to spare. Quinny gives his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Hugo Keenan's late series-winning try and Andrea Piardi's decision to allow it , a decision Australia head coach Joe Schmidt criticised post-match. The pair also chat about Keenan's meteoric rise from Blackrock College to Sevens international, XVs international and now a Lion. This weekend's final test in Sydney is also previewed with the Lions looking for a first whitewash tour victory since beating Argentina 4-0 in 1927. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Test 1 is in the books and it was fairly comfortable outing for Andy Farrell's Lions side on Saturday in Brisbane. Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy once again from Down Under to look back on that opening fixture and ahead to this Saturday's clash. With rumours swirling around the future tours, the lads also discuss the importance of the Wallabies putting in a performance this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The waiting, the warm-ups, the war of words are finally over! It's time for Australia vs the British and Irish Lions opening test in Brisbane! Alan Quinlan has made the long journey down under and joins Stuart McAvoy to preview the game including Andy Farrell's Irish-dominated selection with no Welsh involvement in the matchday squad. The fascinating dynamic between Farrell and Joe Schmidt is also discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.