Keith Wood's State of the Union
What is the future of Rugby Union? Lions legend Keith Wood talks to the most influential decision-makers in rugby about the challenges facing the game both internationally and domestically. The former Irish captain is joined by a collection of brilliant guests across season one.
Series Episodes
So You Think You're An Adult: I'm 35, living at home & feel like I'm in a rut
Barbara Scully and Declan Buckley joined Sean for their weekly slot where they answer the woes of the nation. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
16 mins
22 March 2021 Finished
State of the Union | The Medicalisation of Rugby | Dr Éanna Falvey & Dr James Robson
Keith Wood's State of the Union this week focuses on the health of the game, with two of its top officials. Dr Éanna Falvey, the Chief Medical Officer for World Rugby joins us, as does Dr James Robson - team doctor for both Scottish rugby and the British and Irish Lions.
1 hour 21 mins
3 July 2020 Finished
State of the Union | Refereeing the Game with Jerome Garces and John Lacey
In this week's episode of Keith Wood's State of the Union, 2019 World Cup final referee Jerome Garces and former international referee Johnny Lacey join Ger and Keith Wood for a look at the state of the game in terms of officiating.
54 mins
3 July 2020 Finished
Keith Wood's State of the Union | The women's game
On this week's State of the Union, Keith Wood and Nathan Murphy were joined by World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi, Scrum Queens founder Ali Donnelly and IRFU women's committee member Wendy Keenan to discuss the health of women's rugby. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud
50 mins
18 June 2020 Finished
Keith Wood's State of the Union | The women's game
On this week's State of the Union, Keith Wood and Nathan Murphy were joined by World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi, Scrum Queens founder Ali Donnelly and IRFU women's committee member Wendy Keenan to discuss the health of women's rugby. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud
50 mins
18 June 2020 Finished
