The Talking Rugby Podcast superthread 2012/13, by the fans for the fans!

thomond2006

Episode 64: http://theworldstalking.com/2013/01/09/talking-rugby-episode-64-its-a-tragedy/

The Heineken Cup returns this weekend and Talking Rugby looks ahead to the fifth round of pool games in Europe's premier club rugby competition. We also look back on action from the RaboDirect PRO12 and Top14.

Dave's broadband decided to take a week off so once again Doc fills in as host and is joined by fellow Leinsterman Padraig, French exile Daithí, Ulsterman Thomas and Alan from Limerick.

COMING UP ON THE SHOW:
1:10 - RaboDirectPRO12 Review
23:00 - Top14 Talk

HEINEKEN CUP ROUND 5 PREVIEW

30:10 - POOL 1
Edinburgh vs Munster
Racing Métro vs Saracens (in Nantes)
39:50 - POOL 2
Ospreys vs Leicester Tigers
Toulouse vs Benetton Treviso
42:40 - POOL 3
Harlequins vs Connacht Rugby
Zebre vs Biarritz
46:00 - POOL 4
Northampton Saints vs Castres
Ulster vs Glasgow Warriors
54:00 - POOL 5
Leinster vs Scarlets
Clermont Auvergne vs Exeter Chiefs
58:50 - POOL 6
Sale Sharks vs Montpellier
Toulon vs Cardiff Blues
1:06:00 - Other news of the week.

The Bet of the Week will be confirmed on twitter and facebook on Friday!

If you would like to advertise, sponsor or simply get involved with the show, drop us an email toTheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.
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Episode 63 was our most listened to show so thanks for listening!

thomond2006

As I mentioned at the end of the show, we are running our own Superbru pool for the Six Nations. Have a go to see if you can beat the panelists! It will be a bit of fun during the Six Nations.

http://www.superbru.com/sixnations/pool.asp?p=11039536

Pool name: Talking Rugby Podcast
Pool code: suitviol

Hedgecutter

thomond2006 wrote: »

As I mentioned at the end of the show, we are running our own Superbru pool for the Six Nations. Have a go to see if you can beat the panelists! It will be a bit of fun during the Six Nations.

http://www.superbru.com/sixnations/pool.asp?p=11039536

Pool name: Talking Rugby Podcast
Pool code: suitviol

Heard ye talking about a Facebook page. Any link to it.

Otacon

Hedgecutter wrote: »

Heard ye talking about a Facebook page. Any link to it.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223

thomond2006

Bet of the Week is Castres +12.

4PP

thomond2006 wrote: »

Bet of the Week is Castres +12.

That came in handy enough, CO could have won it really.
Any feedback on the show folks? here or on the social thingamajigs, feel free, Thanks

thomond2006

Technical issues zapped our show tonight.

We'll be back next week.

irishbucsfan

Who forgot to press record?!

DeDoc

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Who forgot to press record?!

More like what do you have to do to get reliable broadband in this country

thomond2006

Bet of the Week is Saracens -19.

frankie2shoes

What will I know what to think now? Bloody love yer show!

thomond2006

frankie2shoes wrote: »

What will I know what to think now? Bloody love yer show!

Talking Rugby brainwashing haha

Glad you enjoy the product.

thomond2006

Just another reminder to join our Six Nations Superbru Pool!

The link is here:
http://www.superbru.com/sixnations/pool.asp?p=11039536

I've sent out a few invites, would appreciate the participation!

thomond2006

Any questions for the Talking Rugby panel?

We're recording in an hour, with no internet problems hopefully! *touchwood*

P_1

thomond2006 wrote: »

Any questions for the Talking Rugby panel?

We're recording in an hour, with no internet problems hopefully! *touchwood*

Something that popped up before the weekend perhaps?

P_1 wrote: »

But it is the same thing, its the owners if the clubs prioritising the use of their players.

Very broadly speaking:

The owners of the French and English clubs prioritise keeping their players fit for the competitions that the clubs have the better chance of winning.
The owners of the Irish, Welsh and Scottish provinces, regions and clubs (the IRFU, WRU and SRU) prioritise having their players fit for international matches.

P.S. 4PP, Thomand this could be something interesting to talk about on one of your future podcasts.

thomond2006

LINK: http://theworldstalking.com/2013/01/22/talking-rugby-episode-65-never-trust-a-man-who-drinks-pina-coladas/

The Heineken Cup pool stage is done and dusted with three Irish provinces advancing to the knockout stages of Europe, but with Leinster stepping down to the Amlin Challenge Cup. Talking Rugby looks back on the weekend's European action along with talking Ireland with Wolfhounds and captaincy dominating the discussion.

Doc hosts the show and is joined by William, Pádraig and Michael.

COMING UP ON THE SHOW:

0:00 - We look back on the Heineken Cup action, including a glance ahead to the quarter-finals. The panel discuss the Irish provinces' prospects, refereeing performances and foul play incidents.

HEINEKEN CUP DRAW
Saracens/Ulster vs Toulon/Leicester
Clermont/Montpellier vs Harlequins/Munster

AMLIN CHALLENGE CUP DRAW
Perpignan/Toulouse vs Bath/Stade Francais
Wasps/Leinster vs Gloucester/Biarritz

37:00 - The panel looks ahead to the Ireland Wolfhounds' fixture against England Saxons on Friday.

43:25 - Could Ronan O'Gara's spot in the matchday squad be under threat?

47:00 - The furore around the Irish captaincy.

55:20 - Richardt Strauss' injury, Connacht transfer news and Zac Guildford.

The Bet of the Week will be confirmed on twitter and facebook on Friday!
If you would like to advertise, sponsor or simply get involved with the show, drop us an email toTheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.
——————————————————————
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1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “Talking Rugby” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.
2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed http://talkingrugby.podomatic.com/rss2.xml
3. You can find old episodes here: http://talkingrugby.podomatic.com/
4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223
5. And Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

Thanks for listening!

ps sorry P_1 we got stuck for time so we couldn't address your question, it's one of those you need time to dig through it! If we don't think of it remind me in a few weeks if you want it mentioned, it is a good topic.

thomond2006

LINK: http://theworldstalking.com/2013/01/30/talking-rugby-episode-66-if-only-big-gav-was-playing/

The 6 Nations is back! Ireland look to overcome their Welsh banana skin. England are due another big win over Scott Johnson’s ‘Scots’ while tournament favourites France lock horns with Italy once again.

Dave O’Grady is also back in the game as Talking Rugby’s show host and this time he is joined by Leinster man Padraig, Connacht man John and Gavin Henson’s number one fan Luke, making his Talking Rugby debut.

Coming up on the show:

0.0 – Introduction & Sexton’s ‘Racing’ to Metro

9.00 – Wolfhounds lose in a bore-fest with the Saxons

12.00 – Ireland to finally skip over the Welsh Banana skin?

24.00 – Scott Johnson the ‘long haired loon’ taking on England who are Tuilagi-less

31.00 – France to right the wrongs of ‘Mad Marc’

The Bet of the Week will be confirmed on twitter and facebook on Friday!

If you would like to advertise, sponsor or simply get involved with the show, drop us an email to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

To make tuning in again easier for you:

1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “Talking Rugby” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.
2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed http://talkingrugby.podomatic.com/rss2.xml
3. You can find old episodes here: http://talkingrugby.podomatic.com/
4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223
5. And Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

Thanks for listening!

Here are the details for our superbru pool: http://www.superbru.com/sixnations/pool.asp?p=11039536

duckysauce

Stephen Hawking as a guest was great

irishbucsfan

Must remember to listen to this tonight!

thomond2006

The Bet of the Week is Ireland +3, available with StanJames at the moment.

You can still enter our Superbru pool: http://www.superbru.com/sixnations/pool.asp?p=11039536

thomond2006

Any questions for tonight's show? Any interesting angle to take on any of the Six Nations matches?

jacothelad

thomond2006 wrote: »

Any questions for tonight's show? Any interesting angle to take on any of the Six Nations matches?

Yes, ...
Do you think the IRFU's decision to create division between the two parts of the island is in the best interests of Irish rugby?

We now see that no 'A' games or U20 games are played in N.I., there is no attempt to even give a nod in the direction of or recognition for N.I. fans and players apart from the execreble 'Ireland's Call'.

Now we seem to be expected to pay to watch our team while our previously equal brothers and sisters have Free To Air Access in all areas. Imagine the furore that would ensue if it was announced that everyone living in Munster had now to pay to watch while everyone else got it free. The principle involved is so staggeringly obvious on this island given it's history of internecine strife and the superb part that rugby has played in maintaining normality and unity during the darkest days that whoever decided this was a good thing should be sacked.

Qustion 2. Do we now have the emergence of a Republic of Ireland Rugby Football Union and will it be better off without the input of players and fans from Northern Ireland?

thomond2006

jacothelad wrote: »

Yes, ...
Do you think the IRFU's decision to create division between the two parts of the island is in the best interests of Irish rugby?

We now see that no 'A' games or U20 games are played in N.I., there is no attempt to even give a nod in the direction of or recognition for N.I. fans and players apart from the execreble 'Ireland's Call'.

Now we seem to be expected to pay to watch our team while our previously equal brothers and sisters have Free To Air Access in all areas. Imagine the furore that would ensue if it was announced that everyone living in Munster had now to pay to watch while everyone else got it free. The principle involved is so staggeringly obvious on this island given it's history of internecine strife and the superb part that rugby has played in maintaining normality and unity during the darkest days that whoever decided this was a good thing should be sacked.

Qustion 2. Do we now have the emergence of a Republic of Ireland Rugby Football Union and will it be better off without the input of players and fans from Northern Ireland?

Yikes, I think we'll leave that for another show. We've an awful lot to get through this week.

A definite talking point! You're welcome to come next week to express your own views. This deserves a lot more than just a passing mention. As I said if the IRFU have messed this up then they are in for it.

circos

Potential center parnerships if Darce and Earls are out?

thomond2006

circos wrote: »

Potential center parnerships if Darce and Earls are out?

A definite subject!

Big Nelly

Hey guys

Any idea when it will be available? have to drive to cork tomorrow so would be useful for the 3 hour drive:D

thomond2006

Big Nelly wrote: »

Hey guys

Any idea when it will be available? have to drive to cork tomorrow so would be useful for the 3 hour drive:D

tomorrow afternoon most likely

Snodser

They're at it again, anyone actually listen?

http://theworldstalking.com/2013/02/07/talking-rugby-episode-67-watching-from-a-fence/

thomond2006

LINK: http://theworldstalking.com/2013/02/07/talking-rugby-episode-67-watching-from-a-fence/

Italy are the surprise package in the Six Nations this week as they dished out some bitter medicine to France. Ireland discovers Zebo and are reminded of Brian O’Driscoll’s class. It’s the usual stuff once again for Scotland.

Dave hosts a Six Nations chatterbox this week as he is joined by Munster fan Alan, English fan Mike, kiwi Matt and our French-Irish compatriot Daithi.

COMING UP ON THE SHOW:
0.0 – Super Zebo brings life to Ireland
11.00 – England lead Scotland on a merry dany
16.00 – Italian passion on the menu for France
24.10 – France v Wales. Pride is on the line!
30.50 – Ireland v England. A Grand Slam decider?
49.20 – Scotland v Italy. Will the away factor ruin Italy’s chances?
56.00 – Some Rabo Direct Pro 12 action with Alan
1.02.45 – Lions discussion, who has put their hand up?

The Bet of the Week will be confirmed on twitter and facebook on Friday!
If you would like to advertise, sponsor or simply get involved with the show, drop us an email to TheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.
To make tuning in again easier for you:
1. We’re available on the iTunes Store directory, type in “Talking Rugby” into the search bar and you’ll find the show and be able to subscribe.
2. You can also subscribe via our RSS feed http://talkingrugby.podomatic.com/rss2.xml
3. You can find old episodes here: http://talkingrugby.podomatic.com/
4. We are also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worlds-Talking/191923120895223
5. And Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheWorldsTalkin

snap snodser!

bilston

This ought to get me through Friday afternoon in work...excellent...