The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast

Simon Zebo says he would have "enjoyed more" the freedom players have to be creative in the game now.

He has been speaking Nathan about his new biography.

Gerry Thornley, who ghost wrote the book, also reflects on what he learned about Zebo during the writing process.
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Gordon D'Arcy and John O'Sullivan react to Ireland's win over Argentina and ask what it shows about Irelands chances in upcoming matches with Fiji and South Africa.

They also discuss with host Nathan Johns the major talking points from all the weekend's action, and some controversial team decisions made by Andy Farrell to cover the list of injuries.

Presented by Nathan Johns. Produced by Andrew McNair.
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Gerry Thornley and Nathan Johns react to Ireland's 42-12 win over Argentina.

Ireland scored six tries agains the Pumas and a hat-trick earned full back Hugo Keenan man of the match.
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Jameson Gibson Park being on the bench is the headline revelation in Andy Farrell’s team announcement.

On today’s podcast, former Leinster and Scotland Rugby analyst Brett Igoe gives his take on the Ireland team to face Argentine on Friday night.

He also tells Nathan he’s “very excited” by Noel McNamara’s appointment as Leinster head coach next season.

Presented by Nathan Johns. Produced by Andrew McNair.
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Noel McNamara will join Leinster as head coach from next season, bringing a 12 year era under Leo Cullen to a close.

On today’s podcast, Nathan Johns asks John O’Sullivan and Gordan D’Arcy what they might expect, and the challenges facing McNamara when he arrives.

The revelation in John’s Irish Times feature that Ronan O’Gara didn’t receive a call about the job has caused some intrigue, but is it surprising?

And the weekend’s provincial action gives each province a lot to think about heading into the Nations Championship internationals.

Presented by Nathan Johns. Produced by Andrew McNair.
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