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What The Ruck

What The Ruck

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He’s earned 56 caps for Ireland. He’s been in the dressing room for the biggest games and played against the world's best. Now, Dave Kilcoyne is pulling back the curtain.

Welcome to What The Ruck, the new podcast from talkSPORT Ireland. Join Dave and Luke Delaney as they tap into a black book of former teammates, rivals, and legends.

Forget the post-match clichés. This is the show for the stories you're not meant to hear: the dressing room fallouts, the secrets from tours, and the unfiltered reality of life as an international player.

If you want the real, raw stories from the heart of the game, join Dave Kilcoyne every week for What The Ruck.

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  • What The Ruck: Episode 12 - James Tracy

    What The Ruck: Episode 12 - James Tracy
    Feb 19 2026

    Ireland and Munster prop Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney are joined in the studio by former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy. Following Ireland’s victory over Italy, the lads dive deep into the technical issues facing the Irish scrum and how the pack can find that elite level again ahead of the next round of the Six Nations.

    James opens up about the devastating neck injury that forced his retirement in 2022 and what life looks like after the jersey. But it’s not all serious—we’ve got legendary stories involving Sean O’Brien, Tadhg Beirne, and Sean Cronin, plus James reveals his "Dream Pack" of teammates.

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    1 Std. und 12 Min.
  • What The Ruck: The Italian Pickup - Ian McKinley

    What The Ruck: The Italian Pickup - Ian McKinley
    Feb 12 2026
    What The Ruck is hitting the road for the 2026 Six Nations Championship! In this special mobile episode, we’ve teamed up with MSL Motor Group and BYD North Dublin, Navan Road, and BYD South Dublin Deangrange to take the pod on tour in the brand new BYD Seal U. Our first stop? We’re picking up a true legend of the game: former Ireland underage star and Italian International Fly-Half, Ian McKinley. Ian joins Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney to share his remarkable story. After a freak accident in a club game left him blind in one eye, Ian’s career appeared to be over. Instead, he made a historic return to professional rugby in Italy, eventually earning his Test cap under Conor O’Shea. In this episode, we discuss the accident that turned his life upside down and the long road to recovery. We dive into how Ian defied the odds to become the first player to wear protective goggles at the Test level, his move to Italy to find a second home in rugby, and his expert breakdown of the opening round of action in the 2026 Six Nations. With BYD South Dublin Deansgrange and BYD North Dublin Navan Road, part of the MSL Motor Group

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    1 Std. und 12 Min.
  • What The Ruck: Episode 10 - Six Nations Special

    What The Ruck: Episode 10 - Six Nations Special
    Feb 4 2026

    The 2026 Six Nations has arrived, and the landscape for Irish rugby has shifted. With the "Old Guard" absent and a mounting injury list, Dave Kilcoyne and Luke Delaney dive deep into what this new era looks like for Andy Farrell’s squad.

    In this episode of What The Ruck, "Killer" gives us the unfiltered truth about Bundee Aki’s shock suspension and what it means for the squad’s depth. We also go behind the scenes to reveal what life is actually like in camp during Six Nations week—from the intense mental preparation to the ferocity of facing a French pack on home soil.

    In this episode:

    • The Bundee Aki Situation: Dave reacts to the biggest headline of the tournament.
    • The Next Gen: Who steps up in the absence of Porter, Keenan, and Hansen?
    • Parisian War: What it’s really like in the trenches against France.
    • Killer’s XV: Dave picks the starting lineup he wants to see in the opener.

    Whether you're looking for tactical analysis or legendary stories from the dressing room, we’ve got you covered.


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    40 Min.
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