Toilet training, Ireland in November, the awkward act of leaving a club, James Ryan and player contracts are all discussed on this week's The Hard Yards.
Host Andy McGeady and SportsJOE reporter Pat McCarry are joined by former Ireland second row Mike McCarthy and PRO 14 communications manager in studio. There's also a really good interview with Ulster and Ireland winger Andrew Trimble.
2.00 - Mike McCarthy explains why he's called 'Big Daddy'
4.19 - O'Mahony and Stander contracts
7.00 - The Ross Moriarty Situation
8.45 - Mike reveals what it was like when he left Connacht
10.00 - How emotionally draining leaving a club can be
16.00 - Irish players out of contract and who Mike thinks is in danger of going to France, who Ireland cannot afford to lose
18.50 - James Ryan
21.40 - Did Ireland try enough players in key positions this November?
25.00 - Adam Redmond interview
41.00 - Andrew Trimble interview
1.00.00 - Weekend's games
1.05.00 - Fan questions
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