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the2ndrow.bsky.social @the2ndrow.bsky.social · 13h

a rugby, Irish, and philosophy podcast all in one?
you'll only get that on the 2nd row pod
And people might need that reminder about emotions later today
@biffthetick.bsky.social took something from it maybe you will aswell

#BKTURC #gaeilge #IrishRugby #irish

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 13h

Our latest “80+ column”
newsletter (now on Substack)
covering topics like…

🏉 Battle of the 10s
🏉 Axel tribute
🏉 All or nothing…Cardiff???
🏉 Harpin’ on…Ciarán Frawley
🏉 Leinster squad update

Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...

80+ column : October 15

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Post to Post Sport @posttopostsport.bsky.social · 2d

Some thoughts after Leinster's first win of the season

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#LeinsterRugby

Thoughts After Leinster 31-5 Sharks

Thoughts after Leinster’s first win of the season.

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 2d

Ah here. There's a line mate. She can't be that bad 😜

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 3d

I was joined by Ciarán Duffy aka @posttopostsport.bsky.social to look at Leinster’s first win of the season, covering topics like…

🏉 Cohesion back
🏉 Gunne firing
🏉 Josh the skipper
🏉 Sleeping giants
🏉 Josh the debutante

Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/10/12/4...

#LEIvSHA #URC

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 4d

Scrappy end to a second half where it was more about the Leinster D, did well under pressure. 5 points was the goal today and job. Harry PotM but lots of good performances, need to bring it to next week. Sharks looked like a side at the end of a disappointing tour. #LEIvSHA #URC

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 4d

Decent first half for Leinster, Sharks are smelling blood in the water, but it's their own! Just got one try that we handed them meanwhile our attack is looking good, Gunne impressing at 9, Paddy McC at prop and Josh as skipper. Need to avoid more mistakes and bring this home. #LEIvSHA #URC

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 4d

Captaincy seems to agree with our Josh.

#LEIvSHA

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI here's our Leinster v Sharks preview - see you at the Aviva later > youtu.be/nU9xBupQdCI

Leinster v Sharks preview

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 4d

Catherine Connolly doesn't like tea.

#SmearTheBejaysus

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 5d

Time for another Harpin’ Preview Show as Ciarán Duffy joins me to look ahead to Leinster’s first home match of the season > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/10/10/6...

#LEIvSHA #URC

461 : Leinster v Sharks preview

ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST Our guest : CIARÁN DUFFY LEINSTER : 15. Jamie Osborne 14. Jimmy O’Brien 13. Robbie Henshaw 12. Ciarán Frawley 11. James Lowe 10. Harry Byrne 9. Fintan Gunne 1. Paddy McC…

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 7d

Star Wars. When it was just called Star Wars. Savoy.

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 7d

80+ column : Oct 8

Our latest “80+ column”
newsletter (now on Substack)
covering topics like…

🏉 Lewis Moody
🏉 Spinning 360
🏉 Chicago hope
🏉 Harpin’ on…Leinster’s workons
🏉 Troll Patrol

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80+ column : October 8

Our weekly newsletter looking at the wider rugby world

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Post to Post Sport @posttopostsport.bsky.social · 9d

The 2027 Men's World Cup Qualifier Feature for October is out now
▪︎Big South America play-off 🇧🇷 🇵🇾
▪︎Chile push past Samoa 🇨🇱 🇼🇸
▪︎Novemeber games involving teams that went through the qualifiers

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#RugbySky #MensRugby #RWC27 #RWC27Qualifiers #Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers – October Feature

2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup Qualifier update for October.

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 9d

I was joined by Conor Cronin to look at Leinster’s match in Pretoria, covering topics like…

🏉 Heads not dropping
🏉 Attack is back
🏉 Handing them points
🏉 Tommy’s on fire
🏉 Half full or empty?

Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/10/06/4...

#BULvLEI #URC

460 : Bulls v Leinster wrap

🏉 Heads not dropping 🏉 Attack is back 🏉 Handing them points 🏉 Tommy’s on fire 🏉 Half full or empty? THIS WEEK’S GUEST CONOR CRONIN NEXT HARPIN’ – LIGHTER BLUE TUESDAY…

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 11d

Much much MUCH better, bizarrely I'm happy and disappointed in equal measure. Just couldnt keep the momentum to the 80th min, looked tired at the end. We got the point, could've had all 5. Now to come home and improve even more. Loads to harp on for the pod. #BULvLEI #URC

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 11d

That pen call after try is absolute rubbish

#BULvLEI

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 11d

Tommy caught the restart, Leinster up the pitch, Tommy scores the try

#BULvLEI

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 11d

Definitely more positives in that half for Leinster tho you wouldnt know it on scoreboard. Soroka, Clarkson & Cooney impressing. Set pieces were going well until the end there, literally every mistake getting punished. One log point would be a major victory at this stage. #URC #BULvLEI

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 11d

Our latest Broken Play article is now live on Substack, why not subscribe for free while you're over there > open.substack.com/pub/jeffpaga...

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 12d

Dragons backs won't be buying their pack any pints after that methinks.

#DRAvSHA

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 12d

Time for another Harpin’ Preview Show as Keego joins me to look ahead to Leinster’s next assignment in Pretoria > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/10/03/4...

#BULvLEI #URC

459 : Bulls v Leinster preview

ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST Our guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGAN www.keegolaughs.com Apologies Up Front on Apple Podcasts LEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O’Brien 14. Tommy O’Brien 13. Hugh Cooney 12. Robbie Hensha…

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 14d

Our latest “80+ column”
newsletter (now on Substack)
covering topics like…

🏉 Blushing McBryde
🏉 Dragon (and on and on…)
🏉 Not Toulon in the tooth
🏉 Harpin’ on…lack of leadership
🏉 …”and much, much more”

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Harpin' On Rugby @harpinonrugby.bsky.social · 15d

For some reason the wrap pod wasn't enough for myself & @davidcordial.bsky.social to harp on Leinster's #URC opener, we also had a bonus chat about lack of leadership on the pitch > youtu.be/L2YArqzNmp0

Harpin' on...lack of leadership

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