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The 42 Rugby Weekly
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend.
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Episodes
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland eye the World Cup as Nations Championship returns
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella check in from the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Ireland’s clash with Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyTadhg Furlong cleared to play, Munster's statement, and Ireland's 'A' squad to face Fiji
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss a busy week of off-field developments and peer ahead to the URC weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland's November squad and a big interpro at Aviva Stadium
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss all the talking points from Andy Farrell's 36-man November squad, and look ahead to another big week in…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyTragedy in La Rochelle, Carbery's Leinster return, and Munster's emotional night
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Clermont-Ferrand ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyA sexy backline, a spicy inter-pro, and big guns back
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to Round 3 of the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIan Flanagan's Munster departure and weekend preview
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to this weekend's rugby action, but not before discussing Thursday's big news from Munster. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyUNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week's rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers, featuring former Munster prop Mike Sherry…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland v New Zealand preview
Murray Kinsella dials in from Auckland to look ahead to Saturday's game in Eden Park with Ciarán Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyFour debutants among Ireland squad to face Japan
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are on this week to discuss a much-changed Ireland side, as they prepare to face Japan in Newcastle this Saturday. To…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyOsborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland's first Nations Cup Test in Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 42 Rugby WeeklyUNLOCKED: The full Stuart Lancaster interview
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joined Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and James Tracy on Rugby Weekly Extra a couple of weeks ago. The response to the pod…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLeinster hammer the Bulls to retain the URC - snap reaction
Ciarán and Murray check in from Croke Park after Leinster's dominant 36-7 win over the Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 42 Rugby WeeklyUNLOCKED: Stuart Lancaster chat
Enjoy a free segment of Wednesday's Rugby Weekly Extra pod with Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster. If you would like to listen to the full episode, head to…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyAndy Farrell's new contract and another interesting week at Leinster
Ciarán Kennedy joins Fintan O'Toole to reflect on this morning's big news and to look back on the week that was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLowe leaving, Cullen's comments and URC quarter-finals preview
Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy to discuss some big Leinster news and to look ahead to this weekend's action in the URC quarter-finals. Hosted on Acast…
The 42 Rugby WeeklySNAP REACTION: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Bègles
Gavan Casey joins Niall Kelly from Bilbao to reflect on a tough day for Leinster, as the search for a fifth star continues. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyPreview: One of the biggest weekends in Irish rugby
Gavan Casey dials in from Bilbao to preview the Challenge Cup and Champions Cup finals with Niall Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyURC play-off race and Ireland Women’s record Aviva crowd
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to a huge weekend of URC action and to Ireland's clash with Scotland in the Women's Six Nations. Hosted on Acast…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyMcMillan’s message, Lowe’s contract, and a big derby
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella catch up after a busy couple of days on the rugby front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 42 Rugby WeeklyEuropean semi-finals preview & Munster's Randle U-turn
Murray and Gav look ahead to Leinster-Toulon and Ulster-Exeter, and discuss Munster's decision to turn back on their hiring of Roger Randle as attack coach…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyBullish Ireland and a big URC weekend
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to this weekend's URC and Women's Six Nations action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe Randle appointment fallout at Munster | Weekend URC preview
Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy to reflect on a fraught week at Munster, and to look ahead to this weekend's URC and Women's Six Nations action. Hosted on…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyEuropean quarter-finals/Women's Six Nations preview
On his way to Belfast for Ulster-La Rochelle, Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to a huge weekend for three of the provinces and the Irish women's…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLeinster's strong hand, Munster's trip, and the Challenge Cup
Fintan O'Toole makes his debut on The 42 Rugby Weekly as he's joined by Murray Kinsella, who is covering Munster's visit to Exeter. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyTroubling times for Munster and Leinster's Snyman setback
Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to this weekend's URC action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 42 Rugby WeeklyUNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week's rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go to The42.ie/podcasts where you can sign…
The 42 Rugby WeeklySix Nations Super Saturday Preview
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Lansdowne rugby club to look ahead to the final day of the 2026 Six Nations Championship, where Ireland and Scotland…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe final Ireland/Wales preview
Gavan Casey has touched down in Dublin ahead of Ireland's clash with Wales on Friday night. He joins Ciaran Kennedy to look ahead to the encounter and to…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyUNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
After a week of celebrating Ireland's win over England, Gavan Casey gives you a peek behind the curtain at the rugby content on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe final England-Ireland preview
Murray and Ciaran are on the ground in London to look ahead to Saturday's big clash, as Andy Farrell's Ireland look for a big performance in Twickenham. Hosted…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland-Italy preview
Ciaran Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to Saturday's clash vs Italy, as Andy Farrell's Ireland look to get back to winning ways. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyStuart Lancaster interview
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joins JT and Gav to discuss life in Galway, his aims with the western province, his coaching life so far, kicking contests…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyFrance-Ireland review
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Paris to assess a sobering night for Ireland at the Stade de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyPrep in Portugal, Bundee's ban and Keenan ruled out
Murray Kinsella dials in from Portugal to reflect on a manic few days as Andy Farrell's Ireland prepare to open their Six Nations campaign against France on…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyUNLOCKED: The best of Wednesday's Rugby Weekly Extra
Enjoy an extended segment of the latest episode of The 42's subscriber exclusive Rugby Weekly Extra pod, as Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and James Tracy…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyMcMillan linked with All Blacks job and Champions/Challenge Cup preview
Murray Kinsella dials in from France to discuss Scott Robertson's exit and look ahead to the weekend's games with Ciarán Kennedy Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyCullen confirms Carbery conversations | Europe preview
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to this weekend's European action, but not before discussing the big news surrounding Joey Carbery and his…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyBreakdown deep dive and end of year awards
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman take a close look at the breakdown laws, and what they mean for the game. Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy, meanwhile, debate…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyMunster seek to bounce back, Harry Byrne gets his chance
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to preview the European weekend for the provinces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 42 Rugby WeeklyEuropean Preview
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the four provinces' fixtures in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyJames Tracy dissects the Boks' scrum annihilation | The URC returns
Catch the best of Wednesday's subscriber-only pod as James Tracy delivers a masterclass explaining how South Africa utterly dominated Ireland's scrum, while…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe final Ireland vs South Africa preview
It's almost time for Ireland and the Springboks to meet once again. Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to the gripping encounter and reflect on what…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland/Australia preview
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to tomorrow's clash between Ireland and the Wallabies at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyInvigorated Caelan Doris | Japan preview
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to Saturday afternoon's clash between Ireland and Japan at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland v New Zealand preview with James Tracy
Haunted by his memories of a historic day in 2016, James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to preview 'The Rematch' between Ireland and the All Blacks in Chicago. Hosted…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyJosh Murphy's overturned red/JH Wessels' 9-game ban, and URC preview
Murray and Gav discuss the fallout from Friday night's incident at Dexcom Stadium, as well as previewing Munster-Connacht, Lions-Ulster and Leinster-Zebre…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyDebate about the 10 debate, Farrell's Leinster-heavy front-row picks, and URC preview
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss Leinster v Munster, Prendergast v Crowley (and those who would prefer not to speak about Prendergast v Crowley), Ulster…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLeinster/Sharks recall big guns, Ulster & Connacht back in action, and Ireland ‘A’ to face Spain
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the URC weekend and discuss Ireland A’s newly announced fixture on 8 November. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLeinster look to bounce back as Munster and Connacht aim to continue positive start
With Ulster's clash vs Edinburgh postponed due to Storm Amy, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to the three remaining URC fixtures for Irish provinces…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe URC is back | Women's World Cup final
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella preview the opening round of URC fixtures. The lads chat team news and pick out some players who are likely to catch your…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyUnpacking Axelle Berthoumieu's confusing ban, and World Cup semi-final preview
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to explain the process behind Axelle Berthoumieu's nine-game suspension, and the lads look ahead to World Cup semi-final…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWORLD CUP QF PREVIEW: Ireland v France
Murray Kinsella and Emma Duffy look ahead to Ireland's World Cup quarter-final clash vs France on Sunday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland's big day in Brighton as the Black Ferns look for revenge
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella ahead of his trip to Brighton for Sunday's World Cup clash between Ireland and New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland v Spain preview: Bemand rings the changes
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Gav Cooney this week to discuss Ireland's latest match in the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland v Japan/Women's World Cup preview
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey before he sets off for Franklin's Gardens for Ireland's World Cup pool opener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyREACTION POD: Wallabies deny tourists historic whitewash
Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on Australia's win over the Lions in the final game of the 2025 series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklySecond Test preview, union's battle in OZ, and what it's like to interview Sky's commentary team
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Melbourne on the eve of the second Test between the Wallabies and the Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyTeam selections, Schmidt's new leaf, and villainous Lions vibes - First Test preview
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to Australia v the Lions in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 42 Rugby WeeklyOwen, Osborne and AUNZ XV
Murray Kinsella joins CIarán Kennedy LIVE from Australia to look ahead to the Lions' clash vs AUNZ XV. The lads discuss where Owen Farrell will fit into his…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyOwen Farrell's call-up, the foreboding Aussie mood in Sydney, and Georgia-Ireland preview
Murray Kinsella has touched down in Sydney and joins Gavan Casey to preview the Lions' game with a worryingly under-strength Waratahs. The lads discuss Owen…