The Leinster Listen
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A weekly dive into all things Leinster Rugby. There'll be previews, reviews, and the odd rant when required. Two episodes a week covering the boys in blue, with a sharp eye on the URC, Europe, and whatever the Irish setup is up to. It’s straight talking, a bit of a laugh, and absolutely no pretending we don’t care as much as we do. If you follow Leinster, if you love the game, or if you just enjoy someone else doing the overthinking for you, you’re in the right place. Find our socials with the username: @the_leinster_listen
Episodes
- #47: Leinster (H) vs Fidelity SecureDrive Lions - URC Review
This episode of The Leinster Listen reviews the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Fidelity SecureDrive Lions, covering the match results, URC table standings, and play-off predictions. The hosts also provide an overall o…
- #46: Leinster (H) vs Fidelity Securedrive Lions - URC Preview
Leinster faces the Lions in a URC match at the Aviva. This episode previews the game, discusses team lineups, and predicts the playoff picture.
- #45: Leinster (H) vs Toulon - Investec Champions Cup Review
Leinster defeated Toulon 29-25 in a tense Investec Champions Cup semi-final. The review covers tries, sin bin incidents, and analyzes how Leinster can beat Bordeaux in the final.
- #44: Leinster vs Benetton (H) - URC Review
Leinster suffered a significant URC defeat against Benetton after a strong first half performance. The loss has implications for Leinster's standing in the league table and their quest for a top-two finish.
- #43: Leinster vs Benetton (H) - URC Preview
The Leinster Listen previews the URC match between Leinster and Benetton. Leinster, currently third in the table, targets a bonus point win against 13th-placed Benetton to maintain pressure on league leaders, despite a historically poor aw…
- #42: Leinster (H) vs Sale Sharks - Investec Champions Cup Review
Leinster defeated Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup quarter-finals. After a slow start, Leinster dominated the second half to secure their place in the semi-finals.
- #41: Leinster (H) vs Sale Sharks - Investec Champions Cup Preview
The Leinster Listen previews the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final between Leinster and Sale Sharks. The episode covers team news, including Leinster's lineup and Sale's front row issues, along with predictions for the match and other q…
- #40: Leinster (H) vs Edinburgh - Investec Champions Cup Review
Leinster defeated Edinburgh 49-31 to reach the Investec Champions Cup final eight. The match featured a comeback by Edinburgh and a strong finish from Leinster, with specific analysis of tries and defensive performance.
- #39: Leinster (H) vs Edinburgh - ICC R16 Preview
This episode previews the Leinster vs Edinburgh ICC Round of 16 match, discussing predictions for the knockout bracket, Leinster's form and set-piece strategy, team lineup changes, and a score prediction. It also reflects on a past defeat…
- #38: Leinster (H) vs Scarlets - URC Review
Leinster secured a decisive victory over Scarlets with a dominant performance, highlighted by exceptional individual skill. The episode reviews the game, analyzes league results, and previews Leinster's next match.
- #37: Leinster (H) vs Scarlets - URC Preview
Leinster hosts Scarlets in a URC match following a previous defeat. The preview covers team lineups, Andrew Porter's return, game predictions, and the potential impact on Leinster's league standing.
- #36: Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors (H) - URC Review
In this episode of The Leinster Listen, the URC match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors is reviewed. Glasgow, the league leaders, secured a decisive victory at Scotstoun. The discussion covers the URC weekend results, opinions on the g…
- #35: Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors (H) - Preview
The Leinster Listen previews the URC match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors, a top-of-the-table clash. The episode covers game predictions, team lineups including Hugo Keenan's return and Alex Usanov's debut, and discusses standout pl…
- #34: Ireland (H) vs Scotland - Six Nations Review
Ireland secured the Triple Crown with a dominant six-try victory over Scotland in a Six Nations classic. The review covers the match analysis, including the 43-21 win and key moments, the final tournament standings, and Ireland's squad dep…
- #33: Ireland (H) vs Scotland - Six Nations Preview
This episode previews the Ireland vs Scotland Six Nations match, focusing on Super Saturday's Triple Crown and title implications. It covers match predictions, team lineups, and discusses the permutations for Ireland to win the championshi…
- #32: Ireland (H) vs Wales - Six Nations Review
The Leinster Listen reviews Ireland's narrow Six Nations victory over Wales, analyzing key game events and individual performances. The episode also discusses the impact of Italy's surprising win against England on the tournament standings.
- #31: Ireland (H) vs Wales - Six Nations Preview
This episode previews the Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales. It covers game predictions, analysis of form and matchups, team lineups, and score predictions, along with a discussion of current rugby news.
- #30: Leinster vs Cardiff (H) - URC Preview
This episode previews the URC match between Leinster and Cardiff. The hosts discuss Leinster's winning streak, team lineups, key matchups, and league-wide predictions for the weekend.
- #29: Ireland vs England (H) - Six Nations Review
This episode reviews the Ireland versus England Six Nations match, covering key tactical moments, individual performances from Leinster players, and the updated championship standings. The discussion also includes a segment on Super Rugby…
- #28: Ireland vs England (H) - Six Nations Preview
This episode previews the Ireland vs. England Six Nations match at Twickenham. It breaks down the tactical matchups, team lineups, key players, and predicts the score and man of the match, discussing how Ireland can secure a victory.
- #27: Ireland (H) vs Italy - Six Nations Review
This episode reviews the Ireland vs Italy Six Nations match, analyzing team performance, crucial moments, individual player contributions, and the updated championship standings. It also includes early thoughts on potential players for the…
- #26: Ireland (H) vs Italy - Six Nations Preview
This episode previews the Six Nations match between Ireland and Italy, covering matchups, team selections, player analysis, and score predictions. It also discusses whether Andy Farrell's tenure with the team is nearing an end.
- #25: Ireland vs France (H) - Review
This episode reviews the Ireland vs France Six Nations match, focusing on execution, adaptability, and decision-making. It includes match analysis, key events, Leinster player reviews, and an overview of the Six Nations table.
- #24: Ireland vs France (H) - Six Nations Preview
This episode previews the Six Nations rugby match between Ireland and France. It covers team lineups, players to watch, score predictions, and discusses the potential impact of the championship's schedule.
- #23: The Wolfhounds (H) vs Gwalia Lightning - Review
This episode reviews the Wolfhounds' Celtic Challenge game against Gwalia Lightning, covering notable players, key match events, and the implications for the competition standings and future matches.
- #22: Leinster (H) vs Edinburgh - Review
This episode reviews the Leinster vs Edinburgh URC match, analyzing player performances, key moments, and the impact on the URC standings. It also delves into a historical discussion point about the '1948 Omen'.
- #21: Leinster (H) vs Edinburgh - Preview
This episode previews the upcoming Leinster vs Edinburgh URC match, discussing team form, selection, potential lineups, score predictions, and referee conduct.
- #20: Leinster vs Connacht (H) - Review
This episode reviews the Leinster vs Connacht URC match, covering the team's performance, significant game events, current league standings, and addressing a prop crisis.
- #19: Leinster vs Connacht (H) - Preview
This episode previews the upcoming URC match between Leinster and Connacht, discussing predictions, key games, team lineups, and Ireland's Six Nations squad.
- #18: Wolfhounds (H) vs Brython Thunder - Review
This episode reviews the Wolfhounds vs Brython Thunder match in the Women's Celtic Challenge, analyzing team performance, key game events, and the competition's standings. It also touches upon the first Women's Lions tour in New Zealand.
- #17: Leinster vs Bayonne (H) - Review
This episode reviews the Leinster vs Bayonne match as the European Champions Cup pool stages conclude. It covers the overall performance, game analysis, key moments, and Leinster's final pool standing, discussing their potential path to th…
- #16: Leinster vs Bayonne (H) - Preview
This episode previews the Leinster vs Bayonne match in the European Champions Cup pool stages. It covers qualification predictions, group fixtures, other Irish provinces, expected team lineups, key matchups, and a discussion on recent and…
- #15: The Wolfhounds vs Edinburgh (H) - Review
This episode reviews The Wolfhounds' victory over Edinburgh, analyzing the team's performance and its implications for the Celtic Challenge. It covers key match events, the current league standings, and the announcement of the Ireland Wome…
- #14: Leinster (H) vs La Rochelle - Review
This episode reviews the Leinster vs La Rochelle match, going beyond the result to analyze performance across the 80 minutes, including game analysis, key events, and pool standings. It also touches on a discussion point regarding Leinster…
- #13: Leinster (H) vs La Rochelle - Preview
This episode previews the Champions Cup match between Leinster and La Rochelle. It covers pool games, other provinces, expected team lineups, and discusses a rumour about Joey Carbery potentially moving to Leinster.
- #12: Leinster (H) vs Connacht - Review
This episode reviews the Leinster vs Connacht match, examining the team's performance, current season statistics, and URC table position. It also includes a discussion on the Clovers vs Wolfhounds game.
- #11: Leinster (H) vs Connacht - Preview
This episode previews the Leinster vs Connacht match, discussing the URC, the women's Celtic Challenge derby, expected team lineups, the Wolfhounds vs Clovers clash, and the implications of the Frawley transfer to Connacht.
- #10: Leinster vs Munster (H) - Review
This episode reviews the Leinster vs Munster match, highlighting its defensive intensity and attritional nature. Key talking points include the game's unfolding events, momentum shifts, the 4-try bonus point rule, and an incident involving…
- #9 Leinster vs Munster (H) - Preview
This episode previews the upcoming Leinster vs Munster rugby match, analyzing URC fixtures, team selections, injury concerns, and the effects of the Six Nations.
- #8: Leinster (H) vs Ulster - Review
This episode reviews Leinster's interprovincial match against Ulster, detailing the performance, key moments, and outcomes of a challenging win. It also provides injury updates, discusses table positioning, and touches on the Celtic Challe…
- #7: Leinster (H) vs Ulster - Preview
This episode previews the interprovincial rugby match between Leinster and Ulster, discussing team lineups, predictions, and includes an interview with James Lowe. It also touches on URC fixtures and potential expansion.
- #6: Leinster vs Leicester Tigers (H) - Review
This episode reviews the Leinster vs Leicester Tigers match, analyzing key moments and the team's current standing in the Champions Cup Pool 3. It also discusses the upcoming domestic fixtures in the URC.
- #5: Leinster vs Leicester Tigers (H) - Preview
This episode previews the Leinster vs Leicester Tigers match, covering the Pool 3 landscape, predicted team lineups, discussing the Larmour rumour, and detailing the Ireland Women's Six Nations home fixtures.
- #4: Leinster (H) vs Harlequins - Review
The Leinster Listen reviews the European Champions Cup match between Leinster and Harlequins, analyzing key moments, discussing injuries and pool standings, and examining the '5-Second Rule'.
- #3: Leinster (H) vs Harlequins - Preview
This episode previews Leinster's European Champions Cup match against Harlequins, covering team lineups and game expectations. It also touches on the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw and potential outcomes for Leinster.
- #2: Leinster vs Dragons (H) - Review
The Leinster Listen reviews the Dragons match, analyzing it score by score and discussing discipline, penalties, and a notable tackle by Scott Penny.
- #1: Leinster vs Dragons (H) - Preview
This is the first episode of The Leinster Listen podcast, previewing the Leinster vs Dragons rugby match. It includes a review of the last game, an analysis of the upcoming opponent, the Leinster lineup, a score prediction, and a discussio…