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The Knock On Rugby Podcast

Stephen Byrne presents The Knock On with Scoreline.ie, our regular look at what"s happening in the world of rugby in Kilkenny, Carlow and beyond.

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29:26

The Knock On - Season 5 - Episode 8

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2026/03/27

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to break down all the latest action from across the local rugby scene.On This Week’s Episode:Derby Fever: It’s the big one! We preview the massive Towns Cup Quarter-Final as Tullow hosts Carlow. With Tullow coming off a season-best performance against De La Salle Palmerston and Carlow fresh and hungry, will match fitness or freshness win the day?History in the Making: We

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40:01

The Knock On - Season 5 - Episode 7

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2026/03/20

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty of Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to break down all the latest action from across the local rugby scene.This week on the pod, we are diving into one of the busiest windows in Leinster rugby. We break down Tullow 1st XV’s high-stakes trip to Newbridge this Saturday—a must-win play-off against DLSP to keep their Division 1A status alive.We

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39:02

The Knock On - Season 5 - Episode 6

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2026/03/06

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty of Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to break down all the latest action from across the local rugby scene.Kilkenny’s Promotion Party: The Kilkenny Women are officially Division 2 bound! After a clinical 36–0 dismantling of MU Barnhall, they’ve secured the Leinster League Div 3 title with a game to spare. We also discuss the big news off

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29:42

The Knock On - Season 5 - Episode 5

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2026/02/07

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty of Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to break down all the latest action from across the local rugby scene.After an absolute thriller last weekend, Tullow and Wicklow couldn’t be separated as they finished 27-all in Division 1B, a hard-fought draw that keeps both sides pushing in the Leinster League standings. This Saturday, Tullow travel

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41:02

The Knock On - Season 5 - Episode 4

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2026/02/07

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty of Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to break down all the latest action from across the local rugby scene.Carlow delivered a dominant performance in the Towns Cup, overpowering New Ross 66–0 to book their place in the next round, where they will face Wicklow. The fixture also carried a poignant moment, with a tribute paid to the late

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46:16

The Knock On - Season 5 - Episode 3

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2026/02/07

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty of Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to break down all the latest action from across the local rugby scene.Kilkenny RFC picked up a strong home win over Mullingar, running out 28–17 victors in Leinster League Division 1B after scoring four tries to two. They’re back at home this weekend as Clondalkin come to town, while the Kilkenny women

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42:36

The Knock On - Season 5 - Episode 2

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2026/02/07

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to break down all the latest rugby action.Co. Carlow RFC were crowned South East Premier J1 champions after edging out Tullow RFC by the narrowest of margins in a thrilling final at Black Gates.We preview Tullow RFC v Tullamore RFC in the Leinster League; this represents a real test for Tullow at home

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21:21

The analysis and reaction to Leinster's Champions Cup...

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/05/04

Leinster’s Investec Champions Cup hopes went up in smoke losing 37-34 to Northampton at the Aviva. The game was live on KCLR thanks to Halo Care and afterwards our commentary team of former Ireland out half Mick Quinn and Brendan Hennessy discussed what went wrong. First though here’s Leinster captain Caelin Doris and Head Coach Leo Cullen.

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47:46

Towns Cup final, Losing Players & More

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/04/25

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to break down all the latest rugby action.Kilkenny’s seconds were in Towns Cup action, the women’s team are wrapping up their season, and the U18s had a strong campaign—losing just three players ahead of next year. We also touch on the ongoing challenge of losing players to Kilkenny College.Tullow’s women’s

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43:53

Towns Cup, Relegation & More

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/04/08

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to discuss all the latest rugby action.Carlow RFC: Carlow has been relegated to Leinster League Division 1B after losing their playoff game against Wexford. Their goal for next season is to get promoted back to Division 1A. The focus, however, is on the Towns Cup Semi-Final this weekend, where they will face

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24:31

The Towns Cup Semi-Final special as we hear from...

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Carlow will face Athy in the Bank of Ireland Towns Cup Final. They squeezed out a 10-9 win against Wicklow, unfortunately Tullow lost out in the first semi-final against Athy. We had live coverage of both game on KCLR and afterwards got some post-match from both camps. The final is on in Naas on Sunday April 27th and will be live on KCLR.

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32:23

Towns Cup Action, Club Updates & More

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/04/01

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to discuss all the latest rugby action.Towns Cup ActionTullow progressed to the Quarter-Finals after Skerries conceded their match. They now face Gorey away on Sunday.Carlow takes on a strong Boyne side, who recently won Division 1B of the league.We have the team sheets for both Tullow and Carlow’s upcoming

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50:26

The Knock On S04Ep20: Towns Cup, Unavailable Players...

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/03/18

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to discuss all the latest action.Tullow RFC: Their Towns Cup game was postponed last week due to a bereavement in Suttonians, but it will take place this weekend. Tullow have nearly a full squad available, with just one change in the pack that dominated the scrum last time out. The winners will face Gorey

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38:33

The Knock On S04Ep19: Relegation play-offs, Weakened...

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/03/10

This week, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to break down all the latest rugby action across Carlow, Kilkenny, and Tullow.Kilkenny RFC traveled to Cill Dara with a weakened squad and fell 34-7. They now shift their focus to a home clash against Wicklow in the Towns Cup, where they’ve named a strong and experienced lineup. Meanwhile, Kilkenny’s women’s team were defeated by Edenderry in Division 3 and

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42:03

The Knock On S04Ep18: Three Wins, Youth Rugby...

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/02/28

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to discuss all the latest action.🔹 Kilkenny RFC – A strong win over Dundalk in Foulkstown, a trip to Cill Dara ahead, and eyes on Wicklow in the cup.🔹 Tullow RFC – A crucial victory over Athy, featuring four sets of brothers in the lineup, a dominant scrum performance, and a big game against Bective coming

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53:01

The Knock On S04Ep17: KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/02/17

This is The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast.Stephen Byrne talks to James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, Tom Crotty from Carlow RFC and Paddy Browne from Tullow RFC.Tullow were beaten by Seapoint at the weekend in what is a tough run into the end of the season. Seapoint's try at the end of the game put Tullow out of contention for a losing bonus point. Paddy says it's going to be tough to avoid the second from bottom place on the table. Sean O'Brien played at full back and got

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52:23

The Knock On S04E16: Confidence up at Carlow as...

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Stephen Byrne talks to James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, Tom Crotty from Carlow RFC and Paddy Browne from Tullow RFC.Tullow are at home to Seapoint this weekend, Tullow have three games left in the Leinster League and have what Paddy says is the tougher side of the draw. Tullow women away to Suttonians in the AIL and the J1's play Barnhall. There's a club development application going in for female changing rooms, referee changing rooms, disabled toilets and parking, first floor bar and

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27:52

The Knock On S04E15: Local Derby, Tullow Struggles &...

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/01/24

This is The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast.Stephen Byrne talks to James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, Tom Crotty from Carlow RFC and Paddy Browne from Tullow RFC.Carlow got the better of Tullow in the Leinster League Division 1A, the seconds won their game. Paddy Browne says Tullow are not going well at the moment and says Carlow could edge them at the end of the season. Carlow take on Wicklow next in their recently postponed game.Kilkenny lost to Boyne at the weekend.

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36:07

The Knock On S04E14: Snow Havoc, Local Derby & More

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/01/17

This is The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast.Stephen Byrne talks to James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, Tom Crotty from Carlow RFC and Paddy Browne from Tullow RFC.The Carlow v Wicklow game was called off due to snow still lying on the pitch and has been rescheduled for the weekend of 25th January. Carlow host Tullow this weekend in the big local derby, which is always a big clash. The women's team has a win at the weekend against De La Salle/St Mary's/Guinness.Kilkenny's games

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42:32

The Knock On S04E13: Tullow not clicking, Carlow face...

The Knock On Rugby Podcast ·

2025/01/08

This is The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast.Stephen Byrne talks to James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, Tom Crotty from Carlow RFC and Paddy Browne from Tullow RFC.Tullow were beaten by Wicklow in the league, they had targeted the three games over the Christmas period, and with the loss, Paddy Browne says they face an uphill battle in this part of the season, he says the team is not clicking at the moment. They take on Suttonians this weekend who are third on the table. There

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