The Ireland Rugby Social

A Captain for every team he’s played for, Peter O’Mahony joins Conor Murray and Gavin Andrews, speaking about breaking through at Munster, what it takes to be a leader in the dressing room, and all the craic and characters along the way

Conor Murray and Gavin Andrews review Ireland's win over Japan, discuss the massive influence of Paul O'Connell and outline the big calls to come ahead of the Tests against the Wallabies and the Springboks.

Bonus Pod - Japan Head Coach, Eddie Jones, chats to Gavin about his admiration for Andy Farrell, his views on Ireland’s current ‘sticky period’, and the recently retired Munster player who he thinks is irreplaceable (and spoiler.. it’s not Conor..)

Former Ireland winger, Andrew Conway, on having to tell Joe Schmidt he was moving from Leinster to Munster, resilience, his debut for his country, his favourite game in green, and the top players he faced in his rugby career.

Conor and Gavin reflect on Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand. Murray breaks down the key moments from the match, including the controversial red card shown to Tadhg Beirne and its impact on the game. He highlights the players who stepped up and assesses how Ireland responded to the challenge posed by the All Blacks. With the Autumn Series still unfolding, Murray explores what this loss means for Ireland’s campaign and how the squad can regroup ahead of the remaining fixtures. Plus, he tackles listener

In this episode, Conor Murray and Gavin Andrews sit down with former Ireland captain Rory Best for a powerful and insightful conversation. They revisit that unforgettable day in Chicago when Ireland toppled the All Blacks for the first time in history, and explore the tactical genius of Joe Schmidt and the evolving leadership of Andy Farrell. Rory shares his thoughts on what makes a great coach, how the current Ireland squad stacks up, and whether they have what it takes to go all the way. Packed

Starting on October 28th. Step into the world of elite rugby with The Ireland Rugby Social, a compelling new podcast hosted by former Ireland and British & Irish Lions scrum half, Conor Murray and BBC Sport NI’s Gavin Andrews. With 125 caps for Ireland, Murray brings unmatched experience, insight, and authenticity to every episode—offering fans a rare glimpse into the mindset of a professional athlete who’s lived the highs and lows of international rugby.Each week, Conor sits down with fellow