Finals Ahead, Tullow Stay Up, Six Nations Begins

Episode 14 of The Women’s Rugby Podcast on FinalWhistle continues the deep dive into the semi-final stage of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division, reflecting on a huge weekend of action with finals now confirmed, while also taking in the opening round of the Women’s Six Nations.Hosted by Diarmuid Kearney and Aimee Clarke, the show welcomes Rebecca Farrell into the hot seat this week in place of Stacy Hanley, as the panel blends tactical breakdowns, player insight, and press-box perspective at a pivotal point in the season.The trio look back on a dramatic set of league semi-finals, with UL Bohemian overcoming Old Belvedere and Blackrock College defeating Railway Union to book their place in the final at the Aviva Stadium. In the Conference semi-finals, Wicklow got the better of Ennis, while Galwegians defeated Ballincollig, setting up a compelling Conference Final this weekend, which the panel also previews.Attention then turns to the promotion/relegation play-off, where Tullow secured their place after a crucial result against Shannon, before shifting focus to the international stage. The panel reflects on Ireland’s opening Six Nations defeat to England and looks ahead to a historic double-header in Galway this weekend.Big games, big voices, and big moments, everything you need to know as the race to the final reaches its climax at the Final Whistle.