Kilkenny Edge Carlow in Oak Park Derby, Tullow Battle Seapoint & Ireland Preview Fiji

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Stephen Byrne is joined by James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), Tom Crotty (Co. Carlow FC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to review a massive weekend of local derby action, Leinster League fixtures, and Ireland's Autumn Series campaign.On This Week's Episode:Kilkenny RFC (James Blanchfield): James breaks down Kilkenny's hard-fought 24–13 J1 derby win over Carlow at Oak Park, featuring tries from Conor Walsh, Aidan McDonald, and James Robertson, alongside a 100th club appearance for Jason Connolly. Plus, a thrilling 27–26 victory for the Seconds, and a double win away to Greystones for the undefeated Kilkenny Women’s 1st XV (26–24) and 2nd XV (69–19).Co. Carlow FC (Tom Crotty): Tom reflects on a spirited derby performance from an injury-hit Carlow side, giving special praise to Man of the Match Scott Neale and GAA star Conor Crowley on the wing. He also updates on the J2s' narrow one-point loss, the J3s taking on St. Mary's, and recounts "Miraculous Mary" Deegan's last-second, match-winning try against Garda prior to this week's defeat to Portarlington.Tullow RFC (Paddy Browne): Paddy recaps Tullow’s tough trip to Seapoint, where a dominant scrum and maul tries from Martin Cole and Scott Calbeck weren't quite enough to stop a 40–19 defeat. He also covers the Women's 31–14 battle against Ennis, welcomes new CCRO Jess Keating ahead of an upcoming 320-girl schools blitz, and previews a crucial relegation battle at home to Dundalk.Youth & Off-Field Roundup: Complete coverage of underage action across the region—including Carlow U15s' 46–14 win over Boyne, Kilkenny U18 Girls' 32–20 victory over New Ross, and Tullow U18 Boys' 19–17 win over Gorey. Plus, updates on club Movember fundraisers, the 100th-anniversary Towns Cup draw in Carlow, and Kilkenny's World Cup Australia draw.Ireland & Autumn Series: The lads review Ireland's recent win over Argentina—praising the back three of Robert Baloucoune, Mack Hansen, and hat-trick hero Hugo Keenan—and preview Andy Farrell's squad rotation ahead of this weekend's clash with Fiji and the looming showdown against South Africa.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:35 – Kilkenny RFC Report (James Blanchfield)14:51 – Co. Carlow FC Report (Tom Crotty)28:56 – Tullow RFC Report (Paddy Browne)41:08 – Ireland & Autumn Series Preview

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