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The Counter Ruck
Rugby

The Counter Ruck

The Irish Times

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

H

Today • 26 min

How Leinster and Ulster warmed up for their European showdowns

H

May 15, 2026 • 25 min

How all four Irish provinces can make the URC knockouts

H

May 12, 2026 • 29 min

How Connacht are proving a stark contrast to reeling Munster

I

May 8, 2026 • 29 min

Is rugby’s TMO process fair?

L

May 5, 2026 • 46 min

Leinster reach a record ninth Champions Cup final

L

May 1, 2026 • 29 min

Leinster out to heal Champions Cup trauma; and is Aviva Stadium fatigue creeping in?

H

April 28, 2026 • 30 min

How concerned should Leinster be for Europe after Benetton defeat?

C

April 24, 2026 • 23 min

Could injuries derail Ulster's stellar season?

L

April 21, 2026 • 32 min

Leinster dismiss pretenders Ulster, Connacht find consistency and Ireland women crush Italy

U

April 17, 2026 • 23 min

URC preview, women’s Six Nations and Munster’s controversial new appointment

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