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

Which new academy players could shine for the provinces? (10.10.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • How many Ireland jerseys are up for grabs ahead of the Autumn Nations Series? 07.10.2025
  • How can Ireland build on their World Cup success? 03.10.2025
  • Provincial rivals get a head start on Leinster 30.09.2025
  • Provincial previews - How will Connacht and Leinster fare this season? 26.09.2025
  • Provincial previews: How will Munster and Ulster get on this season? 24.09.2025
  • Biting controversy overshadows Ireland’s quarter-final near miss 16.09.2025
  • Ireland suffer at the hands of a vengeful New Zealand 09.09.2025
  • Ireland set up New Zealand showdown 02.09.2025
  • Ireland’s joyous World Cup start 26.08.2025
  • 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

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