The Counter Ruck

The Counter Ruck

A rugby podcast from The Irish Times. Produced in association with Harcourt Bar & Garden.

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Latest Episode

Ireland’s joyous World Cup start (26.08.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • Ireland’s 2017 World Cup misery - what can be learned? 22.08.2025
  • Ireland’s World Cup: limping to the start line or a golden opportunity? 12.08.2025
  • Ireland are back at the World Cup. How will they fare? 08.08.2025
  • How will the 2025 Lions be remembered? 05.08.2025
  • Who is Ireland’s greatest ever Lion? 01.08.2025
  • Thrilling second Test saves Lions tour from ignominy 29.07.2025
  • Is it do or die for Australia in the second test against the Lions? 25.07.2025
  • Andy Farrell's Lions fire the first shot in Australia 21.07.2025
  • How can the depleted Wallabies survive a Lions onslaught? 18.07.2025
  • Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week 15.07.2025
  • Does Andy Farrell know his best Lions XV yet? 11.07.2025
  • Ireland impress as the Lions struggle 08.07.2025
  • Who needs to make an impact on Ireland’s summer tour? 04.07.2025
  • Which Irish players have impressed for the Lions? 01.07.2025
  • Tom Court - Ireland's accidental Lion 26.06.2025
  • Will the Lions tour save Australian rugby? 24.06.2025
  • The Lions in Dublin - what to expect? 19.06.2025
  • Have Leinster answered their critics with this URC title win? 17.06.2025
  • How can Leinster end their Bulls hoodoo? 12.06.2025
  • Will Leinster’s siege mentality help them win the URC? 10.06.2025

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