Episodes

  • Josh Neill Talks Ireland U20 Journey, South Africa Roots & Leinster Academy
    Feb 27 2026

    Ireland Under-20 star Josh Neill sits down for an exclusive interview with Virgin Media Sport.

    Josh turns 19 on Saturday and reflects on his incredible journey in rugby so far, from growing up in South Africa, representing Rondebosch High School, Captaining Western Province U18, playing for South Africa U18, to joining the Leinster Academy in Ireland.


    The Irish back-row has been a standout performer in the U20 Championship, earning two Player of the Match awards, including a memorable performance against England at the Recreation Ground last Friday.


    Ireland U20 vs Wales U20, Saturday 7th March Live from 7:30pm on Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media Two 📺


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    11 mins
  • VMTV Rugby Pod | Ian McKinley & Stuart McAvoy look back on Ireland's memorable day in Twickenham
    Feb 27 2026

    Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley reflect on Ireland's record away win in Southwest London against England.

    The former Italian fly-half also discusses Andy Farrell's future as well as Mike Prendergast's Munster departure as he moves to Bath next season.


    #VMSport #GuinnessM6N

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    28 mins
  • VMTV Rugby Pod | Alan Quinlan & Stuart McAvoy talk Ireland versus England at Twickenham
    Feb 19 2026

    Stuart McAvoy and Alan Quinlan look ahead to round three of the Men's Six Nations Championship. This fixtures this weekend see England take on Ireland, Wales hosting Scotland and it is France against Italy on Sunday.



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    30 mins
  • VMTV Rugby Pod | Ian McKinley & Stuart McAvoy preview Ireland against Italy at the Aviva Stadium
    Feb 13 2026

    Stuart McAvoy and Ian McKinley are in studio to focus on round two of the 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship.

    In round one Ireland lost to France in Paris as for Italy it was a big win in Rome when they welcomed Scotland.

    The Azzurri have lost 25 of their 26 matches against Ireland in the Men's Six Nations.

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    25 mins
  • “It’s never nice losing in a green shirt” | Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s 36-14 Defeat to France
    Feb 9 2026

    “It’s never nice losing in a green shirt” | Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s 36-14 Defeat to France


    Garry Ringrose sits down with Virgin Media Sport's Stuart McAvoy after Ireland's defeat to France. Ireland's outside centre is hurting after the disappointing defeat and is looking for a much-needed response against Italy on Saturday at the Aviva.



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    15 mins
  • Peter O’Mahony on Retirement, Rugby & Life After the Game | VMTV Rugby Pod
    Feb 6 2026

    Virgin Media’s newest rugby pundit, Peter O’Mahony, joins Stuart McAvoy in studio as the special guest on this week’s VMTV Rugby Pod.


    The former Munster, Ireland, and British & Irish Lions captain opens up about his decision to retire, his passion for gardening, his greatest days on the pitch, and what’s next in life after rugby.


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    32 mins
  • VMTV Rugby Pod |Alan Quinlan & Stuart McAvoy look ahead to the 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship.
    Feb 3 2026

    Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to preview the 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship.

    In round one France welcome Ireland to the Stade de France on Thursday night, on Saturday Scotland play Italy in Rome and later that day England host Wales at the Allianz Stadium in South West London.

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    39 mins
  • VMTV Rugby Pod |Alan Quinlan & Stuart McAvoy discuss European Rugby and Scott Roberston's NZ exit
    Jan 15 2026
    Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to reflect on the departure of Scott Roberston as New Zealand head coach. Alan also looks at the final round of fixtures in the European pool stages and what the Irish provinces need to do to qualify for the next stage.

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    43 mins