This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport’s weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty of Co. Carlow Rugby Club and Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to kick off a brand new season of local rugby action.

We look back at the summer break and catch up on all the news across the region, including club developments and off-the-field updates.

Paddy Browne gives us the lowdown on Tullow, including their recent Southeast Cup and Leinster League fixtures, changes in the coaching lineup and committee, and their upcoming facility plans.

Tom Crotty brings us up to speed on Co. Carlow FC, highlighting pitch and facility upgrades at Oak Park, key appointments to the background and coaching team, and how the squad is shaping up for the season ahead.

All that and more on The Knock On.

00:00 – 01:46 | Intro: Welcome back for Season 6, summer recap, and pitch condition updates.

01:46 – 09:30 | Tullow RFC Update (Paddy Browne): Committee changes, coaching transition after Maurice Logue, Southeast Cup and Leinster League results, GAA scheduling impacts, and plans for new dressing rooms/bar facilities.

09:30 – End | Co. Carlow FC Update (Tom Crotty): Walking track and dugout upgrades at Oak Park, new President Adam Kavanagh, new Forward Coach John Farrelly, new Director of Rugby Paul Chatten, and season outlook.