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Join hosts Ailbhe O’Nolan and Cian Ó Muilleoir as they bring you all the latest from Irish women’s rugby! From the Women’s Six Nations to key matches and big talking points, MudderRucker keeps it fun, accessible, and full of insight. No overcomplicated analysis—just straight-talking rugby chat and exclusive interviews with Irish rugby stars. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, subscribe for new episodes every week!
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Episode 11: Look at Me. I Am the Captain Now.
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Two new skippers, one microphone, and plenty of interpro spice. This week on MudderRucker, Maeve Óg O’Leary (Munster) and Molly Boyne (Leinster) join Ailbhe for a chat about what it really feels like to pull on the provincial jersey with a “C” beside your name for the first time.From learning how to lead your mates (and not just boss them), to why …
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Eve Higgins and Aoife Dalton take centre stage in this episode, swapping stories from the frontline of Irish rugby’s midfield battleground. From debut nerves and sevens circus tales to the art of reading a game and mastering defence, they pull back the curtain on what it takes to hold the line. Hear about team rituals that glue the squad together, …
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Pre-season camp is in full swing and Jane Clohessy plus Niamh “Noddy” O’Dowd drop by to swap fresh-camp anecdotes and rewind to their very different Six Nations first-cap memories. Hear how a routine lash-lift turned into a selection cliff-hanger, why laser-tag suddenly broke out at team dinner, and what not to wear to a coach’s one-to-one.On the r…
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On June 1st in Oslo, a team of trans women will face a team of cis elite players from the women's game in a sevens rugby match called Ruck You—a powerful act of protest, inclusion, and solidarity through sport.This week on MudderRucker, we bring you a special episode dedicated to the voices behind that game, and the policy that made it necessary. W…
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This week on MudderRucker, it’s the end of the Six Nations—and the end of our first series! Chloe Pearse and Katie O’Dwyer are back to help us unpack Ireland’s bruising, frustrating, and oddly hopeful finale against Scotland at The Hive.We talk injuries, inexperience, and intercepts, plus how the squad responded when under pressure when leaders wer…
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Episode 6: A Cure For What AILs You: Bonus Episode
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This week on MudderRucker, we’re bringing you a special bonus episode ahead of the AIL Women’s Final at the Aviva! Ailbhe sits down with Railway Union captain Niamh Byrne and UL Bohemian head coach Fiona Hayes for an in-depth look at what makes this fixture—and this rivalry—so special.From Rocky-themed team talks to Atomic Kitten singalongs, we div…
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This week on MudderRucker, we welcome tighthead legend Katie O'Dwyer alongside the ever-brilliant Chloe Pearse to break down Round 4 of the Women’s Six Nations. Italy pushed France all the way, England cruised past Scotland, and Ireland turned in a dominant performance against Wales—but was it dominant enough?We unpack Ireland's clinical-but-could’…
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This week on MudderRucker, we’re joined by Irish rugby legends Chloe Pearse and Ilse van Staden to unpack a huge weekend of Women’s Six Nations action. From Ireland’s gutsy, galvanising 50-minute stand against England, to France’s chaos-ball against Wales and Italy’s bounce-back win over Scotland, there’s loads to dive into.We talk player developme…
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This week on MudderRucker, we're thrilled to welcome back rugby savant Chloe Pearse for another cracking episode! Join us as we break down Ireland's outstanding performance against Italy, highlighting incredible defensive efforts, explosive attacking plays, and the depth now evident throughout the squad. Chloe shares insider insights on standout pl…
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This week on MudderRucker, we’re joined by not one but two Irish rugby legends—Chloe Pearse and Ilse van Staden! We get the inside scoop on life in camp, the highs and lows of the Six Nations opener against France, and how the squad is bouncing back ahead of the clash with Italy. Plus, we dig into leadership styles, team dynamics, and some unexpect…
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Episode 1: The Eve of the 2025 Six Nations
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We talk with the inimitable Chloe Pearse and get some insights into life within the Irish camp, her rugby journey, and her thoughts on Ireland's prospects heading into the massive tournament opener against France.On Bluesky you can find Ailbhe at @irishwomens.bsky.social, and Cian at @rugbykino.bsky.social. Drop by and tell is what you think, and d…
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Join hosts Ailbhe O’Nolan and Cian Ó Muilleoir as they bring you all the latest from Irish women’s rugby! From the Women’s Six Nations to key matches and big talking points, Mudder Rucker keeps it fun, accessible, and full of insight. No overcomplicated analysis—just straight-talking rugby chat and exclusive interviews with Irish rugby stars. Wheth…
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