After a decade of success, can Irish rugby continue to achieve?

Brendan Fanning discusses his book, Touching Distance, which analyses the biggest issues that have affected the game since 2007

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Ireland's team players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Six Nations international rugby union match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on March 18, 2023. - Ireland beat England 29-16 to win Six Nations Grand Slam. Photograph: Paul Faith / AFP via Getty Images.
Ireland's team players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Six Nations international rugby union match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on March 18, 2023. - Ireland beat England 29-16 to win Six Nations Grand Slam. Photograph: Paul Faith / AFP via Getty Images.

Brendan Fanning has just published a book on the modern history of Irish rugby. Looking at recent successes, he speaks to the heavy hitters involved to figure out if we are set-up to continue growing, stay still or go backwards.

Brendan joins The Counter Ruck to discuss his book, Touching Distance, to analyse the biggest issues that have affected the game since 2007.

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Produced by John Casey.

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