The Lions' chances in New Zealand, how are the Kiwis looking, Rhys Ruddock's captaincy credentials and Tadgh McElroy's omission from the Ireland U20s.
On The Hard Yards this week; Kevin McLaughlin, Andy McGeady and Gregor Paul of the New Zealand Herald.
Here's what the boys cover.
1:23 - The daunting schedule ahead of the British & Irish Lions
6:22 - Are the current NZ side better than the 2005 side that beat the Lions?
7:00 - The two key players in the All Blacks starting XV
13:17 - Are the franchises and the All Blacks in this together, do they want to send the Lions home with nothing?
17:00 - How is Warren Gatland's style of play rated in New Zealand?
23:15 - The reason Joe Schmidt appointed Rhys Ruddock as Ireland captain for the summer tests
32:00 - The Leinster players that had the licence to take risks in open play during Joe Schmidt's time in charge
36:20 - Did the IRFU handle the Tadgh McElroy situation properly?
41:34 - Hayley O'Connor from Ladbrokes gives us a comprehensive betting guide for the Lions tour
3:19 - Gregor Paul from the NZ Herald on the view from New Zealand
8:50 - What needs to happen for the Lions to win this series?
19:00 - A prediction for the Lions opening game with Provincial Barbarians this weekend
21:10 - The boys talk about ROG's first few days with the Irish squad in Carton House
25:00 - The guys discuss the hype around Scarlets style of rugby
27:45 - Would Kev have liked to play the way the current Scarlets team play?
35:00 - The difference between playing league rugby and knockout cup rugby
37:30 - A chat about Gareth Steenson, Ian Whitten and Tadhg Beirne's success with Exeter and Scarlets
