Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson on this week’s RT\u00c9 Rugby podcast, as we recap Round 5 of the URC, and begin to look ahead at Ireland’s meeting with the All Blacks in Chicago.<\/p>\n
As the United Rugby Championship takes a break for the Autumn Nations Series, we give our early season reports for Munster (1:40), Connacht (9:15), Ulster (18:15) and Leinster (24:15), after what’s been a mixed start to the season for the provinces.<\/p>\n
In particular, we discuss how Harry Byrne’s return to form has been a big positive in an otherwise poor start for Leinster (26:30).<\/p>\n
We then turn our attention to the Autumn Nations Series, as Ireland begin their difficult four-game slate against New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday night (36:50).<\/p>\n
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