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Rugby Weekly Extra
With two new shows each week, our experts dig into the game-tape for analysis rich in detail and information.
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Episodes
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster's phase v transition attack, Munster's scrum misfortune, and who backs up JGP for Ireland
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to analyse Leinster's victory over Clermont, with a particular focus on their lineout woes, the change in focus between their…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIrish rugby's lineout failings, provinces' mixed European fortunes, and the trouble with the Champions Cup
Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey wonder if Leinster's win over Clermont was actually... kind of good? Berch talks lineouts, and why Leinster…
Rugby Weekly ExtraVan der Flier the student, scrum cadence, and Munster’s top job
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to discuss the provinces’ fortunes in Round 1 of Europe, and look ahead to Round 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster’s superstars, Munster’s grit, and a tough day for Ulster
Bernard Jackman joins Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella to discuss wins for Leinster, Munster, and Connacht, as well as a tough outing for Ulster in Toulouse…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland's lineout, reasons for optimism, and the Champions Cup
James Tracy speaks to Murray Kinsella about what Ireland can do to improve their lineout, why there can be optimism ahead of the Six Nations, and what will be…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland's bright spots and worries, and a big week for the provinces
Bernard Jackman, Ciarán Kennedy, and Murray Kinsella review Ireland's autumn international campaign and look towards the Six Nations. The lads also tee up the…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland 22-19 Australia: Post-match reaction pod
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on a hard-fought win for Ireland against Joe Schmidt's Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Rugby Weekly ExtraPreparing to face Schmidt, Ireland's midfield dilemma, and JT's thoughts on 10
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to preview Ireland's final November Test against the Wallabies this Saturday. James explains how Joe Schmidt…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland's number 10, inter-provincial moves, and Joe's Wallabies
Gav is back in the hotseat to whip Berch and Murray into a frenzy about Ireland's starting out-half, other provinces singing young Leinster players, and the…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland 52-17 Fiji - Post-match reaction LIVE from the Aviva Stadium
Ciaran Kennedy and Murray Kinsella bring you on the whistle reaction from Ireland's comprehensive win over Fiji. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland debuts, Prendergast at 10, and facing the Fijians
James Tracy and Murray Kinsella join Ciarán Kennedy to discuss Andy Farrell's selection for the Fiji game and where Ireland can get better. The lads also look…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland's next evolution, succession at 10, and all the autumn action
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman to reflect on Ireland's tale of two halves against Argentina, digging into their style of play…
Rugby Weekly ExtraPrendergast's chance, Ireland's fix-ups, and Felipe's Pumas
James Tracy, Ciarán Kennedy, and Murray Kinsella discuss the Ireland team news (29:48), Irish lessons from the All Blacks game (2:11), and what kind of threat…
Rugby Weekly ExtraHow worried should Ireland be, Pumas threat, and Wallabies ignite
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to reflect on a frustrating, error-strewn night for Ireland against the All Blacks (2:15). What went wrong? What changes…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland fail to avenge World Cup exit vs New Zealand
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey provide instant reaction to Ireland's 23-13 loss vs the All Blacks in Dublin. The pair discuss where things went wrong for the…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland v New Zealand preview: selection calls, set-piece analysis, and another seismic battle
Murray Kinsella, James Tracy and Gavan Casey look ahead to the big one on Friday night as Ireland and the All Blacks renew their rivalry at the Aviva Stadium…
Rugby Weekly ExtraAll Blacks in town, England's endgame, Munster's big night
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella discuss how New Zealand prepared to take on Ireland by beating England in Twickenham. They also reflect on Munster's defeat…
Rugby Weekly ExtraGraham Rowntree departs Munster: What the hell, and who takes over next?
Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey react to the news that Munster and head coach Graham Rowntree have parted company, with the Englishman's…
Rugby Weekly ExtraAnalysing Farrell's November squad, Sexton's return, and what it's like to be called up by Ireland
James Tracy, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey chat in the immediate aftermath of Ireland's squad selection for their November tests (0:25),. JT reflects upon…
Rugby Weekly ExtraA brilliant Leinster win, Munster’s lineout shambles, and it's time to talk about Jacob Stockdale
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey reflect on Leinster's victory over Connacht in Galway (1:51), Munster's error-strewn defeat to the Stormers…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster's 14-man fiasco, how to actually defend a lineout, and the Ulster-Connacht maul battle
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to review the weekend's big interpros. The lads discuss the balls-up that led to Munster incorrectly being reduced to 14 men…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLightning Leinster, Munster's misfortune, and Ulster-Connacht does what it said on the tin
Murray, Berch and Gav discuss the weekend's interpros and Ireland's big finish to their WXV1 campaign. Leinster vs Munster (0:42) Ulster vs Connacht (50:09)…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster-Munster/Ulster-Connacht preview, and examining World Rugby's new law trials
James Tracy, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to a massive weekend for the four provinces as Leinster welcome Munster to Croke Park and Ulster return…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster correct their course for Croker, let's celebrate the good rugby books, and Lancaster's Racing struggles
A whopper pod begins with Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey dissecting the provinces' performances from the weekend's URC action, with Munster…
Rugby Weekly ExtraSexton v Ioane, Conan to Racing, and McFlurryGate
James Tracy joins Gav and Murray to discuss the fascinating extracts from Johnny Sexton's upcoming book. They also talk about Munster's performance against…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland stun the Kiwis, Munster's malaise, and Connacht's comeback
Gav, Berch, and Murray discuss Ireland Women's brilliant win over New Zealand at WXV 1, while they try to get their heads around Munster's defeat to Zebre, as…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMax Deegan's potential breakout, Leinster's 'D', and what it's like to get melted by Courtney Lawes
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to analyse Leinster's victory over Edinburgh from both sides of the ball, with a particular spotlight on Sam…
Rugby Weekly ExtraThomond thriller, Ulster's future internationals, and Tector enters the chat
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to run the rule over an enthralling opening weekend of URC action for all four provinces. Hosted on Acast…
Rugby Weekly ExtraEmerging Ireland squad reaction, Leinster & Connacht season previews
James Tracy joins Murray and Gav to discuss the Emerging Ireland squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The lads also discuss the new signings, and new…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster's credentials, Ulster's hopes, and Ireland Women impress
Bernard Jackman is back after a big summer at the Olympics! He joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella to catch up on how things went in Paris, as well as…
Rugby Weekly ExtraSpringboks evolve, Wallabies collapse, and Felix Jones pulls an early-stage Larry David on England
The podcast returns from its summer hiatus with Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy joining Gavan Casey to run the rule over the Rugby Championship…
Rugby Weekly ExtraClutch Frawley, captain Doris, and an Andy Farrell masterclass
Bernard Jackman and James Tracy join Gavan Casey to look back over the final test of the season: Ireland's second ever victory on South African soil, and…
Rugby Weekly ExtraPost-match pod: Ireland tie series after biblical battle with the Boks
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from 'The Shark Tank' to give his immediate reaction to Ciarán Frawley's moment of magic and Ireland's sensational win over…
Rugby Weekly ExtraBoks bask in afterglow, SA's U20 struggles, and Ireland's relationship with refs
Back at sea level in Durban, Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Durban with the latest from Springbok camp, where Bongi Mbonambi and Jaco Peyper have been…
Rugby Weekly ExtraBrown-inspired Boks catch Ireland on the hop, fixing the loosehead depth issue, and the next Irish captain
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to review Ireland's 27-20 defeat to world champions South Africa in Pretoria. The lads discuss Jamie…
Rugby Weekly ExtraPost-match pod: Error-strewn Ireland pay price against superior Springboks
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Loftus Versfeld in the immediate aftermath of Ireland's 27-20 defeat to South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See…
Rugby Weekly ExtraThe Boks' bombastic build-up, Farrell's big selection calls, and how Ireland can win the first Test
James Tracy and Gavan Casey are joined by Murray Kinsella from Johannesburg as the Springboks continue to give it the big'ne ahead of the first Test at Loftus…
Rugby Weekly ExtraToulouse - the Dupont of teams? Plus Ireland U20s take step forward, and Loftus looms closer
Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to discuss Toulouse's spectacular destruction of Bordeaux in the Top 14 final, Ireland U20s' Sam Berman-inspired win over…
Rugby Weekly ExtraJT on Leinster's scrum/Slimani, 'sleeping giants' Munster, and Farrell's biggest challenge
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to give his views on the respective conclusions of Leinster and Munster's seasons. The former Leinster and Ireland hooker…
Rugby Weekly ExtraGlasgow's glory, Toulouse and UBB into Top 14 final, Ireland concerns
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the URC final, two entertaining Top 14 semi-finals, and his concerns ahead of Ireland's tour of South Africa…
Rugby Weekly ExtraAssessing Ireland's squad for South Africa, new Springboks, and the Sevens summer
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to give their impressions of the Ireland squad named by Andy Farrell to take on world champions South…
Rugby Weekly ExtraWell, at least it's not an Irish golf podcast
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to dissect the reasons behind Leinster's failure to win a trophy for the third successive year, as well as…
Rugby Weekly ExtraEmerging Ireland, Sam Prendergast's wow moments, and URC semis
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella to pick his Emerging Ireland XV for next season's tour, which the lads discuss in depth. They also look at…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster overwhelm depleted Ulster, Munster's comfort in defence, and semi-final look-ahead
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to discuss the weekend's URC quarter-finals as Munster and Leinster earned victories that ensure they…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster's home run, Leinster's best signing, Izzy for Ireland
Gavan Casey is joined by James Tracy and Murray Kinsella to look ahead to the URC quarter-finals. Can Munster make home advantage count? Will Leinster hit…
Rugby Weekly ExtraPrendergast's potential, Munster on top, and Izuchukwu impresses
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to look back at the inter-pro derbies on the final weekend of the URC regular season. Munster finish top of the pile…
Rugby Weekly ExtraJames Tracy's in-depth review, Dupont's genius, a stunning final
Murray Kinsella is joined by former Leinster hooker James Tracy for a detailed review of Leinster's defeat to Toulouse after extra time in the Champions Cup…
Rugby Weekly ExtraThe questions Leinster will ask themselves after Toulouse's thrilling win
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss an incredible Champions Cup final in London. Should Leinster have kicked at goal more often? How did Toulouse…
Rugby Weekly ExtraThe view from Toulouse, Leinster's selection calls, and Zebo calls time
Murray and Gav are joined by Wilfried Templier, who covers Stade Toulousain for RMC Sport, to look ahead to Saturday's Champions Cup final through a French…
Rugby Weekly ExtraUlster stand up, Munster's attack nears new heights, and Connacht's budgetary conundrum
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to discuss the penultimate weekend of URC action. Ulster were impressive as they consolidated their…
Rugby Weekly ExtraBeefed-up boost for Leinster, Murphy gets Ulster gig, World Rugby's laws
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the return of James Ryan and Hugo Keenan, some of the clever variations in Leinster's player, why it was important…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster and Leinster flex muscles, and Ulster go to the market
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the weekend's URC action and assess the provinces as we approach URC play-off time. Hosted on…
Rugby Weekly ExtraHow to stop JGP, why Molony should start the final, and Frawley's best position
James Tracy joins Murray and Gav to give his assessment of Leinster's victory over Northampton, look ahead to the final with Toulouse, and cast an eye towards…
Rugby Weekly ExtraWhy Leinster 'stopped playing', credit to Saints, and Berch goes early with a bold final prediction
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey review Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final over Northampton Saints at Croke Park. Murray and Berch saw far…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster v Northampton at Croke Park: The Big Preview
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to break down the big one at GAA HQ. James also discusses Leinster's tour of SA, fielding an email from one…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster's SA swagger, give Richie Murphy the job, and Ireland take a big step forward
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey join forces to discuss Cork Con's sensational AIL Division 1A title success over Terenure, Munster's maximum…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMurray gets a glimpse of Connacht's future, a defence of Kitshoff, and URC preview
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey after a trip to Galway to check out the work Connacht are doing both on the ground and on their Dexcom Stadium. The lads also…
Rugby Weekly ExtraBerch answers his critics, Munster storm Fort Loftus, and the AIL goes from strength to strength
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to look back on an eventful, sun-drenched weekend of rugby. The lads discuss the AIL Division 1A…
Rugby Weekly ExtraJordie Barrett's move, central contract conundrum, and the La Rochelle rivalry/hatred with James Tracy
James Tracy joins Murray and Gav to give his thoughts on Jordie Barrett's move to Leinster. The lads discuss Leinster's ability to add a world-class All Black…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster have that dog in 'em, Connacht's weird errors, and Ireland women's 57-point swing
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to reflect on a day on which Leinster showed their teeth and banished demons from the Aviva Stadium as…