How many seasons does Against the Head have?

Against the Head has 3 seasons with 16 episodes.

What network is Against the Head on?

Against the Head airs on RTÉ2.

When did Against the Head premiere?

Against the Head premiered on February 3, 2003.

Against the Head

Name: Against the Head
Cast: Daire O'Brien, Joanne Cantwell, Con Murphy

RTÉ2 Running

3 Seasons · 16 Episodes · Premiered February 3, 2003

Against the Head brings viewers an eclectic mix of interviews, highlights, reviews as well as discussion of the burning issues in Irish rugby.The series runs for the busiest period of the rugby season, which takes in the Six Nations Championship, Heineken Cup and AIB League and Cup, and brings its audience the latest news on developments within the game. The programme also visits a number of local rugby clubs and gives the audience a chance to voice their opinions.The programme focuses particularly on Irish rugby at international, European and domestic levels, reviewing and previewing the pertinent stories and issues of the day in the rugby world.

Where to Watch: RTÉ2

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 2003

1 episode

E01

03/02/2003

Mon, Feb 3 2003 8:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Season 2017

3 episodes

Season 2025

12 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Mon, Feb 3 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien and guests look back at the weekend's Six Nations action.

E02

Episode 2

Mon, Feb 10 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien is joined by Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan for a look back at the weekend's Six Nations action.

E03

Episode 3

Mon, Feb 17 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien and guests Bernard Jackman and Darren Cave look ahead to the weekend's Six Nations action.

E04

Episode 4

Mon, Feb 24 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien is joined by Bernard Jackman, Darren Cave and Donal Lenihan for a look back at the weekend's 6 Nations action.

E05

Episode 5

Mon, Mar 3 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien and guests Bernard Jackman and Darren Cave take a look ahead to round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations.

E06

Episode 6

Mon, Mar 10 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien is joined by Bernard Jackman, Darren Cave and Donal Lenihan for a look back at Ireland v France plus the rest of the weekend's Six Nations action.

E07

Episode 7

Mon, Mar 17 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien and guests Bernard Jackman, Darren Cave and Donal Lenihan take a look back at the final weekend of the Guinness Six Nations.

E08

Episode 8

Mon, Mar 24 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien and guests Bernard Jackman, Darren Cave and Lindsay Peat with a look back at the weekend's rugby action.

E09

Episode 9

Mon, Mar 31 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien and guests Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan take a look back at the weekend's rugby action.

E10

Episode 10

Mon, Apr 21 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien is joined by James Tracy and Lindsay Peat for a look back at the weekend's rugby action.

E11

Episode 11

Mon, Apr 28 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien is joined by Donal Lenihan and James Tracy for a look back at the weekend's rugby action.

E12

Episode 12

Mon, May 12 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Daire O'Brien is joined by Bernard Jackman, Donal Lenihan and James Tracy for a look back at the weekend's Rugby action.

Cast

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Daire O'Brien as Presenter

Joanne Cantwell as Presenter

Con Murphy as Presenter