Former Eire star Conor Murray says the “shackles are off” as he launches a brand new BBC Sounds podcast – the Eire Rugby Social.
Murray, who received worldwide 125 caps, will be a part of BBC Sport NI’s Gavin Andrews to provide his distinctive perception into the mindset of knowledgeable athlete as Eire gear up for the autumn internationals and the 2026 Six Nations.
Every week, Murray will sit down with gamers, coaches and rugby insiders to dive into the game’s greatest tales as Eire face New Zealand, Japan, Australia and South Africa this autumn, earlier than the Six Nations kicks off subsequent yr.
With 5 Six Nations titles and two United Rugby Championships with Munster, the three-time British and Irish Lion is uniquely positioned to transcend the headlines – and he says: “I can say what I would like.”
“As a participant you might be at all times anxious about defending the staff or the coach, or saying one thing the coach may not agree with after,” stated Murray.
“However now the shackles are off. Now you possibly can converse your thoughts and say issues the way you see it.”
Each Tuesday there shall be podcast with a particular visitor who will supply their very own perception into their life in rugby, whether or not that’s enjoying, teaching or a job chances are you’ll not find out about.
Moreover, all through November and Six Nations there shall be a second podcast reflecting on the sport that is simply been performed and a glance forward at what’s to come back.
“Rugby has been such a giant a part of my life for thus lengthy, so I feel staying related to it’s in all probability a good suggestion,” Murray added.
“I can provide some perception, get some company with some attention-grabbing tales – tales that you just possibly have not heard earlier than.
“I do know the company we now have will have the ability to chill out and inform us their true ideas and tales.”
You’ll be able to catch a primary teaser episode right here, or search Eire Rugby Social on BBC Sounds to pay attention to each episode and subscribe.

