Former Ireland internationals Rory Best and Andrew Trimble have shared their insights on the upcoming Six Nations during a special live podcast recording in Armagh.
The pair joined fellow former international Conor Murray and presenter Gavin Andrews for a live edition of BBC Sport NI’s The Ireland Rugby Social on Wednesday at the City of Armagh Rugby Club, in front of a capacity audience.
The event brought together players with experience at the highest level of the game, all of whom have enjoyed success with Ireland in the Six Nations.
With the championship set to begin next week, discussion quickly turned to Andy Farrell’s Ireland side and how they are shaping up for another demanding campaign against Europe’s strongest teams.
Best, who captained both Ireland and Ulster during a distinguished career, spoke alongside former Ulster and Ireland winger Trimble as they weighed up Ireland’s strengths, potential pressure points, and the expectations that come with recent success.
Their conversation also explored how Ireland’s style of play has evolved under Farrell, and what supporters should realistically hope for as the tournament gets under way.
Attention shifted closer to home, with both former players sharing their thoughts on Ulster’s prospects this year under head coach Richie Murphy.
Best and Trimble reflected on the challenges facing the province, while also highlighting areas where they believe Ulster can build momentum and confidence as the season progresses.
For those in attendance, one of the highlights of the evening was the candid discussion about life inside professional rugby, with Best, Trimble, and Murray offering insights into on and off the pitch.
This special live episode, recorded at the City of Armagh Rugby Club, is now available to listen to on BBC Sounds and across major podcast platforms.
