#26 How Ireland Exposed England & Scotland Break Welsh Hearts

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🗓️ 24 February 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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This week on The Rugby Pod, Ireland sent out a statement with a ruthless 42-21 dismantling of England at Allianz, turning the Six Nations on its head and reminding everyone what they’re capable of. Jim and Goodey break down Ireland’s clinical edge, Caelan Doris’ captain’s performance, and why England’s balance, and identity are suddenly under massive scrutiny. What needs to change for the final two games and what's at stake for Borthwick. There’s also reaction to Scotland edging Wales in Cardiff thanks to some Finn Russell’s genius, France continuing to look like world beaters, and big news off the field including upcoming live shows and a massive Dublin event with Conor Murray. Settle back, enjoy, and make sure you’re subscribed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Pod, pod, pod, pod.
0:06.2	Rugby pod.
0:11.6	Hello, everyone.
0:13.2	What a weekend.
0:14.4	And welcome back to the rugby pod where we've probably had the most shocking best.
0:20.4	However you look at it, weekend of Six Nations matches
0:23.2	since I can remember ever. Absolutely incredible. We saw Ireland absolutely obliterate England
0:31.1	as they stormed Allie Ann's Twickenham and I'm sure my partner in crime is going to have
0:35.0	something to say about this. One word, Andrew.
0:38.3	Embarrass him.
0:42.0	Honest, I know what you're going to say.
0:45.6	Anyway, as we moved through, we did see some glimpses of old whales as they pushed Scotland to the limit over in Cardiff.
0:48.5	I was there.
0:49.4	It was great to see the energy, the atmosphere was incredible.
0:52.3	But an older Scotland team would have not got over the line.
0:57.2	Folded.
0:57.7	And we did.
0:58.5	The championship's on, is one and from the same.
1:00.4	And talking of championships, France are the best team by our country mile in third gear
1:05.1	with a win over Italy at the Stapier, Morillo.
1:09.9	Yeah, let's get stuck into it then, Jim.
1:11.5	Plenty to talk about Ireland's brilliance. We're not going to talk about our bad England are.
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