Caolán Scully
@caolanscully.bsky.social
Freelance sports journalist | Have contributed for RTÉ Sport, Balls.ie & All Things Rugby | Specialise in rugby and golf | podcast host
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Two fun and interesting squads for the opening round of Celtic Challenge action
🟢 Speedster Anna McGann named at 13 for the Clovers, with rising star Caitríona Finn handed the reigns at 10
🔵 Higgins/Dalton midfield restored as A Reilly and D O'Brien also team up at 9/10
🟢 Speedster Anna McGann named at 13 for the Clovers, with rising star Caitríona Finn handed the reigns at 10
🔵 Higgins/Dalton midfield restored as A Reilly and D O'Brien also team up at 9/10
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Two fun and interesting squads for the opening round of Celtic Challenge action
🟢 Speedster Anna McGann named at 13 for the Clovers, with rising star Caitríona Finn handed the reigns at 10
🔵 Higgins/Dalton midfield restored as A Reilly and D O'Brien also team up at 9/10
🟢 Speedster Anna McGann named at 13 for the Clovers, with rising star Caitríona Finn handed the reigns at 10
🔵 Higgins/Dalton midfield restored as A Reilly and D O'Brien also team up at 9/10
Ireland's 2026 Six Nations Referees
🇫🇷 TBC
🇮🇹 Hollie Davidson
🏴 Andrea Piardi
🏴 Karl Dickson
🏴 Luke Pearce
🇫🇷 TBC
🇮🇹 Hollie Davidson
🏴 Andrea Piardi
🏴 Karl Dickson
🏴 Luke Pearce
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Ireland's 2026 Six Nations Referees
🇫🇷 TBC
🇮🇹 Hollie Davidson
🏴 Andrea Piardi
🏴 Karl Dickson
🏴 Luke Pearce
🇫🇷 TBC
🇮🇹 Hollie Davidson
🏴 Andrea Piardi
🏴 Karl Dickson
🏴 Luke Pearce
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This week’s members only video is now out! ❤️ Access these for just 99p per month… ☘️
This week is the outtakes from my Irish rugby review with @caolanscully.bsky.social
Link: youtu.be/n4wcKQHEOVc?...
This week is the outtakes from my Irish rugby review with @caolanscully.bsky.social
Link: youtu.be/n4wcKQHEOVc?...
Sympathy For Andy Farrell, Women's Contracts & Leinster Domination Ending?
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December 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This week’s members only video is now out! ❤️ Access these for just 99p per month… ☘️
This week is the outtakes from my Irish rugby review with @caolanscully.bsky.social
Link: youtu.be/n4wcKQHEOVc?...
This week is the outtakes from my Irish rugby review with @caolanscully.bsky.social
Link: youtu.be/n4wcKQHEOVc?...
New 🎙️ Inter-Pro Show ☘️
In a week where Munster cruised in Cork, Leinster got tested by Tigers and Connacht lacerated Lions… three of the lads returned to discuss all the EPCR action.
In a week where Munster cruised in Cork, Leinster got tested by Tigers and Connacht lacerated Lions… three of the lads returned to discuss all the EPCR action.
Christmas Chaos | The Inter-Pro Show
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December 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New 🎙️ Inter-Pro Show ☘️
In a week where Munster cruised in Cork, Leinster got tested by Tigers and Connacht lacerated Lions… three of the lads returned to discuss all the EPCR action.
In a week where Munster cruised in Cork, Leinster got tested by Tigers and Connacht lacerated Lions… three of the lads returned to discuss all the EPCR action.
New - The Irish Eye☘️
3 wins from 4, and more reasons to be positive. Enjoy!
3 wins from 4, and more reasons to be positive. Enjoy!
The Irish Eye: 4 Takeaways from EPCR Round 2
The quest for a clean sweep continues, but the second round of EPCR action was largely positive for the provinces. Leinster did not have it all their... | All Things Rugby
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December 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New - The Irish Eye☘️
3 wins from 4, and more reasons to be positive. Enjoy!
3 wins from 4, and more reasons to be positive. Enjoy!
Andrew Brace will take charge of Leinster v Ulster on Friday night
Scotland duo Sam Grove-White and Ru Campbell (debut) on the whistle for Munster and Connacht respectively
Scotland duo Sam Grove-White and Ru Campbell (debut) on the whistle for Munster and Connacht respectively
December 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Andrew Brace will take charge of Leinster v Ulster on Friday night
Scotland duo Sam Grove-White and Ru Campbell (debut) on the whistle for Munster and Connacht respectively
Scotland duo Sam Grove-White and Ru Campbell (debut) on the whistle for Munster and Connacht respectively
New Red Army Podcast 🚨
Munster got their European season back on track in Páirc Uí Chaoimh; which means the Monday Club returns!
Enjoy! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/583C...
Munster got their European season back on track in Páirc Uí Chaoimh; which means the Monday Club returns!
Enjoy! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/583C...
December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
New Red Army Podcast 🚨
Munster got their European season back on track in Páirc Uí Chaoimh; which means the Monday Club returns!
Enjoy! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/583C...
Munster got their European season back on track in Páirc Uí Chaoimh; which means the Monday Club returns!
Enjoy! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/583C...
Go back to 6 pools of 4
Use the saved Six Nations week to make space
Drop the round of 16
Done
Use the saved Six Nations week to make space
Drop the round of 16
Done
1. All the Top 14, PREM and URC sides + 8 invitational teams (Cheetahs and the 7 Rugby Europe Super Cup teams) - 48 teams:
2. First round byes for the previous season Champions Cup semi finalists and the top 4 from the Top 14, PREM and URC - rest of the teams play first weekend of December window
2. First round byes for the previous season Champions Cup semi finalists and the top 4 from the Top 14, PREM and URC - rest of the teams play first weekend of December window
Looking through the Champions Cup team sheets to see which games are full strength v full strength - I’ve got:
Leicester v Leinster (slightly rotated)
Glasgow v Toulouse
Toulon v Bath (Finn, Underhill and TdT present)
3 out of 12 games 🫠
We need this competition to become a straight knockout comp
Leicester v Leinster (slightly rotated)
Glasgow v Toulouse
Toulon v Bath (Finn, Underhill and TdT present)
3 out of 12 games 🫠
We need this competition to become a straight knockout comp
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Go back to 6 pools of 4
Use the saved Six Nations week to make space
Drop the round of 16
Done
Use the saved Six Nations week to make space
Drop the round of 16
Done
Ben O'Connor is one of 9 changes to the Munster squad to face Gloucester in Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Jack Crowley, Mike Haley, Jean Kleyn and Jack O'Donoghue among those who return to start; while there is a European debut in the offing for Young Munster RFC's Conor Bartley
Jack Crowley, Mike Haley, Jean Kleyn and Jack O'Donoghue among those who return to start; while there is a European debut in the offing for Young Munster RFC's Conor Bartley
December 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Ben O'Connor is one of 9 changes to the Munster squad to face Gloucester in Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Jack Crowley, Mike Haley, Jean Kleyn and Jack O'Donoghue among those who return to start; while there is a European debut in the offing for Young Munster RFC's Conor Bartley
Jack Crowley, Mike Haley, Jean Kleyn and Jack O'Donoghue among those who return to start; while there is a European debut in the offing for Young Munster RFC's Conor Bartley
New Red Army Pod 🎙️ Pack the Páirc 🔴
In a week where no rugby happened (👀), it's time to talk jerseys, contracts, Cork and a weird Saturday night in England.
Enjoy! 🏉 open.spotify.com/episode/42dV...
In a week where no rugby happened (👀), it's time to talk jerseys, contracts, Cork and a weird Saturday night in England.
Enjoy! 🏉 open.spotify.com/episode/42dV...
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New Red Army Pod 🎙️ Pack the Páirc 🔴
In a week where no rugby happened (👀), it's time to talk jerseys, contracts, Cork and a weird Saturday night in England.
Enjoy! 🏉 open.spotify.com/episode/42dV...
In a week where no rugby happened (👀), it's time to talk jerseys, contracts, Cork and a weird Saturday night in England.
Enjoy! 🏉 open.spotify.com/episode/42dV...
New 🎙️ The Inter-Pro Show ☘️
A full ensemble of mystified provincial fans regroup on Zoom to discuss another strange and inconsistent round in Europe for the provinces.
Enjoy! 🏉 youtu.be/0FPkXJpEjHw?...
A full ensemble of mystified provincial fans regroup on Zoom to discuss another strange and inconsistent round in Europe for the provinces.
Enjoy! 🏉 youtu.be/0FPkXJpEjHw?...
Christmas Ham-merings! - Irish Provinces European Cups R1 Review | Inter Pro Show
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December 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New 🎙️ The Inter-Pro Show ☘️
A full ensemble of mystified provincial fans regroup on Zoom to discuss another strange and inconsistent round in Europe for the provinces.
Enjoy! 🏉 youtu.be/0FPkXJpEjHw?...
A full ensemble of mystified provincial fans regroup on Zoom to discuss another strange and inconsistent round in Europe for the provinces.
Enjoy! 🏉 youtu.be/0FPkXJpEjHw?...
Reposted by Caolán Scully
Ramos on Friday:
"There are 24 teams in the competition, but if you count how many play it properly, I think you can count them on your two hands. Obviously it's problematic"
#ChampionsCup
"There are 24 teams in the competition, but if you count how many play it properly, I think you can count them on your two hands. Obviously it's problematic"
#ChampionsCup
The #ChampionsCup has its problems in the UK/IRE and since Thomas Ramos' comments its becoming similar in France
L'Equipe asks: Has the Champions Cup lost its prestige?
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
L'Equipe asks: Has the Champions Cup lost its prestige?
www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actual...
La Coupe des champions a-t-elle perdu son prestige ? « Celle qu'on a connue enfant nous faisait certainement plus rêver »
Autrefois compétition phare du rugby de club, la Coupe des champions concentre aujourd'hui les critiques pour sa formule tarabiscotée et ses matches balancés.
www.lequipe.fr
December 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Ramos on Friday:
"There are 24 teams in the competition, but if you count how many play it properly, I think you can count them on your two hands. Obviously it's problematic"
#ChampionsCup
"There are 24 teams in the competition, but if you count how many play it properly, I think you can count them on your two hands. Obviously it's problematic"
#ChampionsCup
A Six Nations game in Galway!!
December 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A Six Nations game in Galway!!
New Article 🏉 Irish Eye, EPCR R1 Edition ☘️
4 games: 1 huge win, 1 good win; 1 horrible loss, 1 smashing on the road.
Lots to discuss in today's Irish Eye column for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social
Enjoy! ✍️ www.allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
4 games: 1 huge win, 1 good win; 1 horrible loss, 1 smashing on the road.
Lots to discuss in today's Irish Eye column for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social
Enjoy! ✍️ www.allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
The Irish Eye: EPCR Round 1 Recap
The opening round of EPCR action always gets people talking in Ireland. However, after just one weekend of action, half of the country will be keeping... | All Things Rugby
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December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
New Article 🏉 Irish Eye, EPCR R1 Edition ☘️
4 games: 1 huge win, 1 good win; 1 horrible loss, 1 smashing on the road.
Lots to discuss in today's Irish Eye column for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social
Enjoy! ✍️ www.allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
4 games: 1 huge win, 1 good win; 1 horrible loss, 1 smashing on the road.
Lots to discuss in today's Irish Eye column for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social
Enjoy! ✍️ www.allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
Pool of Death Preview ☠️
Pool 2 pits Munster, Toulon and Bath together in a true pool of death, and this throwback scenario is an epic tale waiting to be told
Enjoy! ✍️ allthingsrugby.com/news/welcome...
Pool 2 pits Munster, Toulon and Bath together in a true pool of death, and this throwback scenario is an epic tale waiting to be told
Enjoy! ✍️ allthingsrugby.com/news/welcome...
Welcome Back 'The Pool of Death'
The post-Covid era of Champions Cup rugby rarely whets the appetite. It’s good, but with it being harder to miss the playoffs than make it; it lacks a... | All Things Rugby
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December 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Pool of Death Preview ☠️
Pool 2 pits Munster, Toulon and Bath together in a true pool of death, and this throwback scenario is an epic tale waiting to be told
Enjoy! ✍️ allthingsrugby.com/news/welcome...
Pool 2 pits Munster, Toulon and Bath together in a true pool of death, and this throwback scenario is an epic tale waiting to be told
Enjoy! ✍️ allthingsrugby.com/news/welcome...
Jack Crowley ruled out for Munster so JJ Hanrahan slots in at 10 for their trip to Bath
Jean Kleyn is back at lock, as is Dan Kelly at 12; with Mike Ala’alatoa set for his debut
6/2 bench with Edogbo, Quinn and Kendellen
Jean Kleyn is back at lock, as is Dan Kelly at 12; with Mike Ala’alatoa set for his debut
6/2 bench with Edogbo, Quinn and Kendellen
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Jack Crowley ruled out for Munster so JJ Hanrahan slots in at 10 for their trip to Bath
Jean Kleyn is back at lock, as is Dan Kelly at 12; with Mike Ala’alatoa set for his debut
6/2 bench with Edogbo, Quinn and Kendellen
Jean Kleyn is back at lock, as is Dan Kelly at 12; with Mike Ala’alatoa set for his debut
6/2 bench with Edogbo, Quinn and Kendellen
New Article ✍️ European Preview 🇪🇺
In a latest piece for ATR I compiled an easy guide previewing the provincial continental aspirations, all in one place.
Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/a-begin...
In a latest piece for ATR I compiled an easy guide previewing the provincial continental aspirations, all in one place.
Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/a-begin...
A Beginners Guide to the Irish Provinces in Europe
There’s always an attitude shift in Irish rugby when it comes to Europe. After all, it has been dubbed ‘the Holy Grail’ by supporters of Leinster, Mun... | All Things Rugby
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December 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
New Article ✍️ European Preview 🇪🇺
In a latest piece for ATR I compiled an easy guide previewing the provincial continental aspirations, all in one place.
Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/a-begin...
In a latest piece for ATR I compiled an easy guide previewing the provincial continental aspirations, all in one place.
Enjoy! ☘️ allthingsrugby.com/news/a-begin...
Leinster have bolted early in naming their side to face Quins
No Andrew Porter so it's McCarthy and Boyle as Tadhg Furlong starts from the bench.
Joe McCarthy returns to start while Rieko Ioane is included on the bench.
Ciarán Frawley and Jordan Larmour get the nod out wide
No Andrew Porter so it's McCarthy and Boyle as Tadhg Furlong starts from the bench.
Joe McCarthy returns to start while Rieko Ioane is included on the bench.
Ciarán Frawley and Jordan Larmour get the nod out wide
December 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Leinster have bolted early in naming their side to face Quins
No Andrew Porter so it's McCarthy and Boyle as Tadhg Furlong starts from the bench.
Joe McCarthy returns to start while Rieko Ioane is included on the bench.
Ciarán Frawley and Jordan Larmour get the nod out wide
No Andrew Porter so it's McCarthy and Boyle as Tadhg Furlong starts from the bench.
Joe McCarthy returns to start while Rieko Ioane is included on the bench.
Ciarán Frawley and Jordan Larmour get the nod out wide
Angus Bell set for his Ulster debut from the bench in tomorrow night's Challenge Cup clash with Racing.
Iain Henderon is out so Charlie Irvine starts; while Zac Ward and Jacob Stockdale return to the XV
Youngsters Joe Hopes, Bryn Ward and Conor McKee among the replacements
Iain Henderon is out so Charlie Irvine starts; while Zac Ward and Jacob Stockdale return to the XV
Youngsters Joe Hopes, Bryn Ward and Conor McKee among the replacements
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Angus Bell set for his Ulster debut from the bench in tomorrow night's Challenge Cup clash with Racing.
Iain Henderon is out so Charlie Irvine starts; while Zac Ward and Jacob Stockdale return to the XV
Youngsters Joe Hopes, Bryn Ward and Conor McKee among the replacements
Iain Henderon is out so Charlie Irvine starts; while Zac Ward and Jacob Stockdale return to the XV
Youngsters Joe Hopes, Bryn Ward and Conor McKee among the replacements
New Article for @AllThingsRugbyX ✍️ Ireland RWC Draw Reaction ☘️
“For Andy Farrell and Ireland… it might be a dream draw. But they said that in 2019 too.”
Enjoy! 🏉 allthingsrugby.com/news/ireland...
“For Andy Farrell and Ireland… it might be a dream draw. But they said that in 2019 too.”
Enjoy! 🏉 allthingsrugby.com/news/ireland...
Ireland’s Dream Draw is Still Eerily Familiar
There’s still 24 months to go, but all 24 qualified teams for Rugby World Cup 2027 now know their standing.For Andy Farrell and Ireland, the engine th... | All Things Rugby
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December 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New Article for @AllThingsRugbyX ✍️ Ireland RWC Draw Reaction ☘️
“For Andy Farrell and Ireland… it might be a dream draw. But they said that in 2019 too.”
Enjoy! 🏉 allthingsrugby.com/news/ireland...
“For Andy Farrell and Ireland… it might be a dream draw. But they said that in 2019 too.”
Enjoy! 🏉 allthingsrugby.com/news/ireland...
Champions Cup Pool Stage Predictions 🔮
Leinster top their pool, Munster to grind it out for a home Ro16 clash, Pau the surprise package while Glasgow and Saints regress
Leinster top their pool, Munster to grind it out for a home Ro16 clash, Pau the surprise package while Glasgow and Saints regress
December 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Champions Cup Pool Stage Predictions 🔮
Leinster top their pool, Munster to grind it out for a home Ro16 clash, Pau the surprise package while Glasgow and Saints regress
Leinster top their pool, Munster to grind it out for a home Ro16 clash, Pau the surprise package while Glasgow and Saints regress
Ireland pooled with Scotland (again), Uruguay and Portugal at RWC 2027
A Bledisloe opener and England v Wales derby the other highlights
A Bledisloe opener and England v Wales derby the other highlights
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Ireland pooled with Scotland (again), Uruguay and Portugal at RWC 2027
A Bledisloe opener and England v Wales derby the other highlights
A Bledisloe opener and England v Wales derby the other highlights
New Inter-Pro Show ☘️
The full round table of hosts are back to dissect the URC, preview Europe, and drop random lore.
Enjoy! 🎥 youtu.be/cetpdcXqbTU?...
The full round table of hosts are back to dissect the URC, preview Europe, and drop random lore.
Enjoy! 🎥 youtu.be/cetpdcXqbTU?...
European Adventure Time! - Changing Fortunes For The Provinces? | Inter Pro Show
YouTube video by The Global Gainline
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December 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
New Inter-Pro Show ☘️
The full round table of hosts are back to dissect the URC, preview Europe, and drop random lore.
Enjoy! 🎥 youtu.be/cetpdcXqbTU?...
The full round table of hosts are back to dissect the URC, preview Europe, and drop random lore.
Enjoy! 🎥 youtu.be/cetpdcXqbTU?...
New Red Army Podcast 🎙️ Bath Bound
After what was a vicious tale of two halves, Patricia and Caolán are back to discuss storms, CSI, Bath, the JVG rematch and so much more.
Enjoy! 🦌 open.spotify.com/episode/1U2X...
After what was a vicious tale of two halves, Patricia and Caolán are back to discuss storms, CSI, Bath, the JVG rematch and so much more.
Enjoy! 🦌 open.spotify.com/episode/1U2X...
December 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
New Red Army Podcast 🎙️ Bath Bound
After what was a vicious tale of two halves, Patricia and Caolán are back to discuss storms, CSI, Bath, the JVG rematch and so much more.
Enjoy! 🦌 open.spotify.com/episode/1U2X...
After what was a vicious tale of two halves, Patricia and Caolán are back to discuss storms, CSI, Bath, the JVG rematch and so much more.
Enjoy! 🦌 open.spotify.com/episode/1U2X...
Reposted by Caolán Scully
