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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-Wales preview, France’s secret coaching weapon, and has Eddie had his fill of England?
One week in and the Farrell era feels like all we've ever known. Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella are joined in studio by Bernard Jackman to cast their eyes…
The 42 Rugby WeeklySix Nations Preview: Catt's eye, Vive la France, and what's the story with leadership groups?
It's the most wonderful time of the year.Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella are joined in studio by Andy Dunne to look ahead to this year's Six Nations and the…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyHow much do Sarries really deserve to be destroyed, and Bernard picks his Ireland XV
As the countdown to the Six Nations begins in earnest, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella are joined in studio by Bernard Jackman.But before getting stuck into…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyPredicting Farrell's first team, evolution v revolution, and an impassioned defence of Munster
There are a mere 16 days to go to when Ireland kick off their 2020 Six Nations campaign against Scotland.With a new head coach, a new captain and new faces in…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWhy Carbery's injury is especially sh**ty,Van Graan facing pressure, and the makings of Leinster
It's the first Rugby Weekly of the decade with Andy Dunne and Murray Kinsella joining Gavan Casey in studio to discuss Munster's issues and Joey Carbery's…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWhy the Champions Cup is in danger, the dilution of interpros, and Farrell's clean slate begins
Bernard Jackman and Sean Farrell join Gavan Casey to discuss the dangers facing the Champions Cup, Ireland's former coaches joining the New Zealand setup, the…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland's 9-10 formguide, return legs in Europe and assembling an All Black coaching ticket
Bernard Jackman joined Murray Kinsella and Sean Farrell in studio to chat about the remarkable John Cooney and the Ireland captaincy.Got a question/suggestion…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyNucifora's review and a look ahead to the Provinces forthcoming battles with English opposition
Bernard Jackman joins us in studio to chat about Rory Best's take on the World Cup and the latest book based fallout.- Murray breaks down Nucifora's…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe botch-job of Bourgarit’s ban, and why Mathewson should have been given a longer stay
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss eye-gouging, Munster’s scrum-half situation, and the rest of the provincial news.Got a…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWhy Ulster should edge Clermont, Lyon's mentality, and Limerick's sh*te bananas
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to preview Week 2 of the Champions Cup.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe provinces: Where they're at, what's changed, and how they can improve this season
Murray returns from Japan and Bernard Jackman makes his studio return as the lads join Gavan Casey to dig into the provinces' chances in Europe this season.-…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyMunster's South African problem becomes our maths problem, and is it too late now to say Sarries?
Andy Dunne also had some thoughts on Joe Schmidt's book...Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See…
The 42 Rugby WeeklySwing Low, Sweet Chariot? The big Rugby World Cup final preview show
It's Rugby World Cup final week. Murray Kinsella dials in from Japan to join Gavan Casey and Sean Farrell for our big Rugby Weekly preview show ahead of…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyHow England dismantled the All Blacks... Oh, and, eh, that other semi-final
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey on the line to review the weekend's World Cup semi-final action.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyAndy Dunne on where it all went wrong for Joe Schmidt's Ireland
Andy BREAKS HIS SILENCE and doesn't hold back in his assessment of Ireland's World Cup demise.- Andy's warm-up (2:00)- Andy hits his stride (17:35)- Andy on…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWell feck it anyway...
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella dial up a rocking-back-and-forth-in-the-foetal-position Gavan Casey to provide the definitive post-mortem.- Eoin's tactical…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe big quarter-final preview: Will Ireland do it?
Andy Dunne joins Gavan Casey in studio, and Murray Kinsella dials in from Tokyo, ahead of the big one.- Andy's concern over Porter being picked on the bench…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe one that we've been waiting for - it's Ireland v the All Blacks
This is the week we've been waiting for. Four years of hard work, of meticulous preparation, has all been building towards Saturday in Tokyo. Will it be more…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWorld Rugby have made a serious balls of this
Andy Dunne joins Gavan Casey in studio and Murray Kinsella on the line in our big Ireland-Samoa preview. Also discussed: how much of a hames World Rugby have…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland's style of play coming at a cost in humidity, but could still work in their favour
You wanted positivity? You got it! Well, sort of. Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey on the line from Japan with Ireland's injury latest, and an…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyPost-Russia debrief: Ireland worse than their handling errors, Toner's absence, back-row shakeup?
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey and Sean Farrell on the line from Japan to dissect Ireland's poor performance against Russia. The lads also discuss what…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyPost-Japan debrief: back at it for Ireland as the Russians are coming
Eoin Toolan joins Murray in Japan to review Ireland's shock defeat to the hosts at the Rugby World Cup.- A tale of two halves (2 mins) - Ireland's kicking game…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyCarty's remarkable rise, Stander v Conan, and is Reece Hodge telling fibs?
Andy Dunne joins Gavan in studio and Murray on the line from Japan to chat about the latest World Cup goings-on -- including:- Stander or Conan? (06:35)- The…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyPost-Scotland debrief: Ireland front up, how to unlock the Boks, and refereeing inconsistency
Eoin Toolan joins Murray in Japan to review Ireland's win over the Scots and all of the other big games from the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup action.-…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIreland v Scotland: the big breakdown
Folks, it's finally time... Andy Dunne is back!!! Oh, and the World Cup is also here. Andy and Murray join Gavan to break down Ireland's massive pool opener…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyHow far will Ireland go? Who'll top each pool? Who'll win the whole lot? - The big preview
We're nearly there. Murray and podcast debutant Eoin Toolan join Gavan on the line from Japan and OZ respectively to break down each World Cup pool, predict…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyRediscovering aggression, Aki and Henshaw rekindle their flame, and can Ireland beat NZ/SA
It's 13 days until Ireland kick off their World Cup. With the warm-up games out of the way, Murray, Bernard and Gavan discuss the renewed cause for optimism…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWhy Ireland will bomb at the World Cup/Why Ireland will win the World Cup
It's 15 days until the start of the 2019 World Cup. With one warm-up game to go against Wales this weekend, Murray, Gavan and Bernard look at the best and…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyBONUS: James Lowe on the 'confusing' emotions of watching Ireland beat the All Blacks
The42's Rugby World Cup preview night with James Lowe & Scott Fardy took place live in Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin, on Wednesday 4 September.The full episode…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyEmergency Pod! Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad announcement
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey, Ryan Bailey and Sean Farrell with their immediate reaction to Ireland's 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.On the…
The 42 Rugby Weekly***Special Offer*** Rugby World Cup preview event with James Lowe & Scott Fardy (Weds 4 Sept)
Our Rugby World Cup preview night takes place this Wednesday, 4 September, in Liberty Hall Theatre on Dublin’s Eden Quay.Tickets are on sale now at…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWhat the hell happened in Twickenham? Can Ireland turn it around before Japan?
The autopsy you've been waiting for...On this week's pod:- Ireland team to face Wales (1.00)- Players that may miss the boat to Japan (9.45)- Questions over…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe Byrne Legacy, Scotland's negative perception of Ireland, and how to banish English demons
Murray joins Bernard and Gavan from Portugal as Ireland begin to up the ante in their World Cup preparations. In today's podcast:- Ireland team & Carbery…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIrish rugby's World Cup depth chart and a definitive ranking of the best national anthems
Bernard Jackman joins Murray and Gavan to take an extensive look at who they would put in Joe Schmidt's final 31-man squad to get the plane to Japan. Also…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyBack to the future for Ireland, who should start in Schmidt's back row, and how Rassie used Munster
Welcome back to the new season of The42 Rugby Weekly. With the World Cup creeping around the corner, Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLeinsta's Paradise, where each province needs to improve, and CJ or Conan for Ireland?
In our final episode of the season, we look back at the weekend's Pro14 final, and look ahead to what's next for the Irish provinces. We also take a look ahead…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLeo's Bhoys drop the shoulder, Van Graan and the SAS, and did Carbery make the right move?
In preparation of next week's final episode of the season, Murray Kinsella gets rested (not dropped) and Ryan Bailey steps up to join Gavan and Andy in…
The 42 Rugby WeeklySligo man in Super Rugby, O'Mahony's green fingers and who will win the Pro14 semi-finals
With Conán O'Donnell making his Super Rugby debut last weekend, Murray, Andy and Gav talk about player distribution around the world. They also look ahead to…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyMunster's poor planning, Leinster's mental edge and what next for the AIL?
Is there room this week for another classic in European sport? Everything is there to suggest so, as Leinster and Saracens make their way to Newcastle for the…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyShould we bring back the inter-pro championship and why Munster should sign Wayne Smith
With the Irish provinces playing games that held no weight in the league, one listener wonders whether adding an incentive might spice up some of the…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyMunster are 'The Inbetweeners' and how Leinster can be better
We have our finalists. Following on from last weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Andy Dunne get stuck into meaty breakdowns…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLeinster's shallowed talent pool, Tyler the Creator, and is Stockdale's future at fullback?
Gavan, Murray and Andy Dunne chat through the week's rugby news and preview the European action as we get to the business end of the season. This week also…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWhat the hell is Israel Folau doing, fixing the breakdown, and what's next for 7s in Ireland
Israel Folau looks set to be sacked by Rugby Australia due to homophobic comments he posted on social media (yet again). This week, Murray, Gavan and Bernard…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyA thrilling weekend in Europe, Best looks to the future and Murray on dealing with a dip in form
Gavan and Ryan are joined by Bernard Jackman after a thrilling weekend of European rugby to look at the highlights and low-points of it all. We also get input…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyCarbery commits, Romain Poite's rubber bands and Ian Keatley's new life in London
The Six Nations is long gone and the return of the Champions Cup is here. On this week's episode, Ryan, Murray and Bernard Jackman preview a massive weekend…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe accountants, the artists and the evolution of Irish rugby
Murray Kinsella sits into the presenter's chair and dissects Ireland's Six Nations campaign with Andy Dunne. With the World Cup coming up later this year, Andy…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyWelsh fans fear Beirne, U20s' Slam chase, and Zebo's punditry debut
Formerly an icon in Welsh rugby, Tadhg Beirne will get his long-awaited first start in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday, hoping to dismantle the Grand…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe 'Undroppables', Ireland's fear of mistakes and bringing back blazers
With Sean Cronin missing out on Joe Schmidt's latest squad, Murray, Andy and Ryan look at the reasons for his exclusion, and how 'the undroppables' may affect…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyTop players hit out at World Rugby, parochialism in provinces and Connacht legend John Muldoon
International rugby players, led by Johnny Sexton, Kieran Read and Owen Farrell, released a scathing attack on World Rugby's proposed new international…
The 42 Rugby WeeklySnotgate, Ireland's fifth province and the remarkable rise of Joy Neville
With Cheetahs' Nico Lee receiving a 13-week ban for "emptying the contents of his nose" onto the face of Connacht's Colby Fainga’a, Andy Dunne recalls the…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyBreaking down a dogged win in Murrayfield and the long-awaited return of spiral kicks
With a hard-fought win over Scotland in Murrayfield in the rearview mirror, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey look at Ireland's gameplay and what Joe…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyEnglish bruises, the Flowers of Scotland and Stephen Ferris' trip to the summit of Africa
Following a heartbreaking Six Nations opening defeat to England, Joe Schmidt will look to regroup against a dangerous Scotland side. This week, Murray Kinsella…
The 42 Rugby Weekly'Bonjour skin' - Simon Zebo on Ireland's Six Nations defence, returning to play in green and more
Simon Zebo joins Gavan and Murray for a special live recording of the podcast in Dublin's Liberty Hall Theatre to preview Ireland's Six Nations opener against…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyReaction from Liberty Hall to Joe's team selection
While we set up for our big Guinness Six Nations event, Gavan and Murray discuss Joe Schmidt's interesting team selection ahead of the clash with England…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyLife after Dragons for Bernard Jackman and Ireland's eye wandering towards World Cup already
Just over a week out from the 2019 Six Nations openers, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey are joined by Bernard Jackman to look at Ireland's bid to hold on to…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyMunster's European challenge, Connacht answer Ireland's Six Nations call
Ahead of the final weekend of European pool games, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey look at what each of the provinces can expect, and who impressed…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyMunster finally finding their feet, Toulouse's joie de vivre, and defending with Garry Ringrose
Ahead of a huge weekend of Heineken Champions Cup action, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey assess the provinces' chances of putting a foot in the…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyThe Munster/ Leinster rivalry reignites, Sexton's captaincy style and homegrown rugby
The first Heineken Rugby Weekly is here and Andy Dunne, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella look back at the break's tempestuous inter-pro action.- Is Leinster and…
The 42 Rugby WeeklyIrish rugby's greatest year
In the last Heineken Rugby Weekly of a memorable year, Andy Dunne, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on the past 12 months for Irish rugby.- the standout…
The 42 Rugby Weekly'Allow Joey be Joey'
As we head into the busy Christmas period, Gavan Casey is joined by Andy Dunne and The42's Murray Kinsella. -The lads talk about Munster's apparent identity…