Tom Savage

Opinion: Don’t Give Joe Schmidt 9 Months To Plan For 1 Game

By Tom Savage / September 24, 2019 / Comments Off on Opinion: Don’t Give Joe Schmidt 9 Months To Plan For 1 Game

The main moral of the story at the end of Ireland’s 27-3 brutalising of Scotland on Saturday was, in my opinion, “don’t give Joe Schmidt nine months to prepare for…

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The Breakdown EP109 Windy Scots Blown Away By Irish Accuracy

By Raffaele Rocca / September 24, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP109 Windy Scots Blown Away By Irish Accuracy

So after all the talk, Scotland failed to walk to the walk and very much like a misbehaving child, the Scots were put to bed early. Inside the opening 25…

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The Breakdown EP108 Ireland Rankings, Kleyn & Munster

By Raffaele Rocca / September 11, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP108 Ireland Rankings, Kleyn & Munster

Ireland managed to put back to back wins against Wales at the weekend which sees them shoot up the rankings to top spot. However the only ranking that will matter…

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LISTEN: Breakdown EP107: Rugby World Cup Squad Review

By Jack Neville / September 3, 2019 / Comments Off on LISTEN: Breakdown EP107: Rugby World Cup Squad Review

On Monday afternoon, Joe Schmidt announced his 31-man squad for this months Rugby World Cup Squad six days ahead of schedule. Included are twelve Munster players, with seven forwards and…

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The Breakdown EP106 Munster’s Academy, Rugby Championship & Welsh Notions

By Raffaele Rocca / July 23, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP106 Munster’s Academy, Rugby Championship & Welsh Notions

The pod returns for the Rugby Championship as we also look tentatively towards the new season. We look at South Africa’s win over Australia and New Zealand’s nervy win away…

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The Breakdown EP100: Munster fail to take Saracens out of their comfort zone

By Raffaele Rocca / April 24, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP100: Munster fail to take Saracens out of their comfort zone

Unfortunately our 100th episode of the podcast is reflecting on Munster’s semi final loss to Saracens in a game where Johann van Graan’s side struggled to exert their game plan…

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The Breakdown EP95: Munster get job done but will improve for Edinburgh

By Raffaele Rocca / March 26, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP95: Munster get job done but will improve for Edinburgh

Munster had a poor opening half against the Italians on Saturday night but recovered well to keep pace with Glasgow at the top of Conference A of the Pro14. Michael…

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The Breakdown EP93: Six Nations Showdown Preview & U20s take Grand Slam

By Raffaele Rocca / March 15, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP93: Six Nations Showdown Preview & U20s take Grand Slam

With the Six Nations coming to a climax this weekend, we look at Ireland’s chances in Wales as Joe Schmidt looks to get one over his Kiwi compatriot. Rob Kearney…

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The Breakdown EP92 Munster’s run ends & redrawn regions in Wales

By Raffaele Rocca / March 5, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP92 Munster’s run ends & redrawn regions in Wales

In this week’s podcast we look at how Munster’s winning ended disappointingly in Wales as Johann van Graan’s side fell to disappointing 10-6 loss to the Scarlets. With more disarray…

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The Breakdown EP91 With Three Red Kings & Sporting Limerick

By Raffaele Rocca / March 1, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP91 With Three Red Kings & Sporting Limerick

Munster return to Pro14 action with a trip to Wales to face the Scarlets on Saturday afternoon. Johann van Graan’s side will need to be at their best to retain…

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