The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle launches with a special guest as Chloe Pearse, Munster and UL legend, joins the show to look ahead to this weekend’s top-of-the-table clash with Ballincollig. Pearse reflects on life at the summit of the All-Ireland League, the standards driving themforward, and what it takes to stay there.

Hosts Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley also work through the weekend’s All-Ireland League Women’s fixtures, breaking down key match-ups and storylines, before turning their attention to Irish involvement in the Celtic Challenge, assessing how both Irish sides have fared so far.

Insight from the pitch, perspective from the press box, and everything you need to know ahead of the return of domestic women’s rugby.

Episode 2 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle brings plenty of reflection, reaction, and looking ahead across a packed weekend of women’s rugby.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, the podcast blends first-hand experience, expert analysis, and forward-looking insight, covering everything from league battles and cup finals to the wider international pathway.

Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley kick things off by reflecting on facing each other at the weekend, as the panel turns its attention to Round 10 of the All-Ireland League Women’s Division, breaking down the key results and talking points, and previewing what’s to come in Round 11.

The conversation then shifts to cup rugby, as attention turns to Sunday’s Energia Women’s Junior Cup Final, with MU Barnhall co-captains Katelynn Doran and Órfhlaith Murray joining the show to chat about preparing for their fourth final in a row.

There’s also a look beyond the domestic game, as the hosts assess a hugely positive weekend in the Celtic Challenge for the Wolfhounds and Clovers, and discuss what it means for Irish rugby heading into the next phase of the competition.

Insight from the pitch, perspective from the press box, and everything you need to know from another big week in women’s rugby.

Episode 3 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle sees the panel strike the balance between reflecting on a dramatic weekend just gone and looking ahead to another crucial round of action.

With Round 12 on the horizon, the team first break down all the key moments from Round 11 of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division. Aimee Clarke and Stacy Hanley share honest reflections on how their own games unfolded at the weekend, offering insight from inside the squads as results and performances are unpacked.

Cup rugby also comes under the spotlight, as the hosts review the Energia Women’s Junior Cup Final, as MU Barnhall make it four wins in a row. The conversation then turns to the Celtic Challenge, as the Clovers and Wolfhounds have strong performances, with the Six Nations getting ever closer.

This week’s special guest, Blackrock College captain Hannah O’Connor, joins the show to chat about her side’s remarkable 10 game winning streak, the standards driving their success, and the belief within the squad.

Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney, Aimee Clarke, and Stacy Hanley, Episode 3 delivers analysis, perspective, and player insight across the domestic and representative game.

Insight from the pitch, perspective from the press box, and everything you need to know from another big week in women’s rugby.