RTÉ Rugby podcast: URC season explodes into life, Ireland gear up for WXV

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to recap an incredible opening weekend of games in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

We look at how Leinster got off to a winning start in Edinburgh (6:45), with Charlie Tector (9:30) and Jamison Gibson-Park shining.

The panel discuss how Connacht's attacking game makes them excited for what's to come (21:30), while they look at how Munster ultimately ground out a win at Thomond Park (33:40).

And we speak about an important Ulster win against the defending champions (37:30) Glasgow, as well as the retirement of their tighthead Marty Moore (42:40).

We are also joined by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor (45:50), who looks ahead to Ireland's first WXV game against New Zealand.

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