The rugby season kicked off with a bang at cork’s virgin media park on 6th september, where munster rugby took on gloucester in a thrilling pre-season friendly. Fans were on the edge of their seats as munster charged into the 2024/25 season.

As ireland am celebrates 25 years of waking the nation, we take a trip down memory lane with none other than long-time presenter and fan favourite, alan hughes. In an exclusive chat, alan dishes on the show’s best moments, behind-the-scenes antics, and what’s kept him rising and shining on irish telly for over two decades. Spoiler: it’s not just the coffee!

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