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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
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Ireland 36-14 Scotland: Post-match reaction podcast
Murray Kinsella and Ciaran Kennedy dial in from the Stade de France in the moments after Ireland's hugely impressive win against Scotland which sets up a World…
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Fatalism, professionalism, and a little bit of envy: the Ireland-Scotland rugby rivalry, with Tom English
Longtime chief sportswriter with BBC Scotland, Tom English, joins Murray and Gav to discuss the curious dynamic between Ireland and Scotland. The lads look…
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Ireland-Scotland preview; 'crisp and clinical' NZ flex muscles ahead of quarters
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland's final pool game against Scotland, and how both sides will approach their preparation…
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Ireland weaponise their defence and what next for the Wallabies?
Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella to discuss Ireland's superb defence and dig into the weeds of their win against South Africa. The lads also…
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Ireland edge the Boks in a test — and an occasion — for the ages
Murray Kinsella, Bernard, Jackman, Dan Leavy and Gavan Casey reflect on a special night in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ireland 13-8 South Africa: post-match reaction pod
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their immediate reaction to Ireland's monumental, nerve-shredding victory over South Africa in Paris. Hosted on Acast…
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Boks lay down the gauntlet, Ireland's likely response, and Drew Mitchell goes after Eddie
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to look ahead to The Big One at the Stade de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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How Ireland can beat South Africa, and how South Africa can beat Ireland; plus, Fiji's defensive heroics
Murray, Bernard and Gavan are joined by special guest Dan Leavy to review Ireland's victory over Tonga and begin the build-up to the 'Boks in Paris.The lads…
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Ireland 59-16 Tonga: post-match reaction pod
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes after Ireland recorded their second win of the World Cup. They discussed Ireland's…
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The Godfather speaks, and should Ireland go full-strength against Tonga?
Murray and Eoin join Gavan from Tours and Sydney respectively to preview Ireland's pool game with Tonga, and to dive further into both England's win over…
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Fiji let it slip, how to navigate the Boks ballistic defence, and Berch vs French bureaucracy
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey after their busy weekends' work on the ground in France. The lads discuss the major talking points from a…
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Ireland 82-8 Romania: post-match reaction pod
Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy from the Stade de Bordeaux in the immediate aftermath of Ireland's 12-try win over Romania to kick off their Rugby World…
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Spygate, Irish-rugby begrudgers, and a detailed preview of the weekend's standout pool games
The Wednesday duo becomes a trio for the World Cup, with Murray and Eoin let loose by Gavan to give a forensic preview of a biblical weekend's worth of…
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Drama follows ROG, more French disruption, and the big RWC preview
As we edge towards kick-off, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to make their definitive World Cup predictions, including 'Breakout Player'…
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France's frightening speed and the Springboks' scary bench
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss how France finished their preparation for hosting the World Cup, beating a Wallabies side that has potential but…
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Samoa/squad-announcement takeaways, below-par Fiji beat England, and Berch's fearless prediction
Back home from Bayonne, Murray Kinsella joins Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey to assess a night vaguely reminiscent of Italy at Ravenhill in 2007, but one…
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Healy misses out on Ireland's RWC squad
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella discuss Andy Farrell's squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thank God that's over: Ireland 17-13 Samoa post-match pod
Murray joins Gavan from the stands of Parc des Sports Jean Dauger in Bayonne to assess a narrow Ireland victory over Samoa. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Sheehan's injury, Farrell's big calls, and RWC contenders warm up
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss what Dan Sheehan's foot injury might mean for Ireland as Andy Farrell makes his final calls on his World Cup squad. The…
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Ireland thump England, Keith Earls' special moment and Owen Farrell appeal process
Gavan, Murray and Bernard look back on Ireland's win over England as their World Cup preparation kicks into proper gear. The lad discuss what Ireland did well…
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Ireland 29-10 England
Gav and Murray discuss a five-try win for Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Owen Farrell's tackle, Ntmack's injury, and the Wallabies squad
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss the Owen Farrell case and why World Rugby should appeal the decision to overturn his red card. The lads also talk about…
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Ireland's wings, standouts against Italy, and World Cup squads
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan break down Ireland's win over Italy, discussing those who furthered their World Cup cases and those who missed a chance. The…
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Ireland 33-17 Italy
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their instant reaction to a win for Ireland in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ireland set for Italy, the brilliant Barrett bros, and that Mallía challenge
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss the final round of the Rugby Championship as New Zealand claim the title against the Wallabies, while the Springboks'…
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Wallabies' new 10, Fiji to cause RWC shocks, and are Scotland any good?
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to look forward to a busy weekend of international rugby, including the Bledisloe Cup in Melbourne. Eoin will be there to…
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All Blacks are back, Sexton's legacy, Wallabies worries
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan chat about the 2025 Lions tour schedule, Johnny Sexton's three-game ban, the influence of Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks, and…
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Sexton's hearing, Kleyn's debut, the brilliant Ireland U20s
The pod returns after the summer break, with Murray Kinsella joined by Eoin Toolan to discuss the first weekend of Rugby Championship action. How good were the…
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What's it like being a rugby referee?
Murray Kinsella is joined by two IRFU referees in Chris Busby and Eoghan Cross as they discuss their lives as referees, the challenges they face, and their…
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Who is Sexton's second in line? Who backs up Keenan? Predicting Ireland's 33-man World Cup squad
Bernard Jackman, Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to cast an eye towards Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign. The lads assess Andy Farrell's…
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The Big Provincial Review, and how Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht are fixed for 2023/24
Murray Kinsella, Eoin Toolan and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to pore over each of the provinces' 2022/23 campaigns, and where each of them need to improve…
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Munster flip every narrative on its head to claim URC glory, while Sarries reign again in England
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey pore over a famous day in Cape Town for the mighty men from the southern province, who defied even their…
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Leinster need one more game-changer, and how Munster can beat the blitz in Cape Town
Former Ireland, Melbourne Rebels, and Kintetsu Liners performance coach Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to give his thoughts on the Champions Cup final, why…
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ROG's mentality monsters, Leinster's questions, and growing the URC with CEO Martin Anayi
La Rochelle have done it again and, unfortunately, so have Leinster. Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey break down an extraordinary final at the…
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Post-match pod: La Rochelle break Leinster hearts in Champions Cup final
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy record live from the Aviva Stadium in the immediate aftermath of Leinster's devastating 27-26 defeat in the Champions Cup…
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Why La Rochelle/Leinster will win the Champions Cup final
oin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to profile Ronan O'Gara's impressive La Rochelle team and highlight the qualities that he thinks make them marginal favourites…
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Munster's last-gasp magic, pressure on Leinster, Connacht's missed chance
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to break down a thrilling URC semi-final win for Munster in Dublin, with lots of chat about…
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Leinster's depth, Munster's injuries, Friend to the Reds?
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss the two URC semi-finals, with an injury-hit Munster heading to Dublin to take on Leinster as Connacht visit the…
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Leinster v Munster, Connacht's quality, what next for Ulster?
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella break down the URC quarter-finals, where Connacht downed Ulster, Leinster overcome the Sharks, and Munster beat Glasgow…
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The remarkable rise of JGP, who wins the final, and URC play-off preview
We're at full complement for a special-edition Wednesday pod, as Eoin Toolan, Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to assess Leinster's…
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Gibson-Park shines as Leinster march into another final
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella provide instant reaction to Leinster's 41-22 hammering of Toulouse in the Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium in…
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Leo cools the hype and Aussie rugby bounces back
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to Leinster's big challenge against Toulouse in the Champions Cup semi-finals. The lads discuss Leo Cullen's…
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Ben Healy's departure unfortunate but not a 'mistake', and does hyping young players like Prendergast even matter?
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey delve into Round 18 of the URC and how the provinces are shaping up for their respective knockout-rugby runs…
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What it's like to be a professional rugby analyst
On today's pod, Eoin Toolan tells Murray Kinsella about his work with Ireland, the Melbourne Rebels, and Kintetsu Liners. Eoin discusses how he got into rugby…
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Nienaber and Fardy back in Irish rugby, and a very happy URC weekend
Murray and Berch get stuck into a clean sweep for the Irish provinces in the URC, with Munster and Leinster registering impressive wins on the road in South…
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Leinster should own their advantages, Toulouse get their dream semi, and URC preview
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to look back on Champions Cup quarter-final weekend and tentatively look ahead to the semi-finals. After…
Rugby Weekly ExtraEddie's Wallabies, speedy Super Rugby, and Leinster's challenge
Murray and Eoin are joined by former England and Lions lock Geoff Parling, who is now an assistant coach with the Melbourne Rebels. The lads discuss the…
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Leinster rule Irish rugby, Munster must spend, Connacht crash out
Gav, Berch, and Murray discuss what was a tough weekend for everyone in Irish rugby except the magnificent Leinster, who played brilliant wet-weather rugby to…
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Leinster and Ulster go again, plus Munster’s opportunity
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a massive European weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Munster's blip, Connacht's class, and Leinster's thriller
Gav is joined by Berch and Murray to discuss a URC play-off race that has become even spicier after wins for Connacht and Ulster, a draw for Leinster, and a…
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Irish Rugby's Mount Rushmore, player of the Six Nations, Irish coaches
Eoin Toolan joins Murray to continue basking in the afterglow of Ireland's Grand Slam success, with Eoin providing more detailed analysis of where Andy…
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Two Grand Slams in 24 hours and how Irish rugby can get even better
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella dig into an incredible weekend in Dublin and Cork. They discuss Andy Farrell's impressive leadership of Ireland, how Johnny…
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Ireland are Grand Slam champions!
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey give their immediate reaction to Ireland's Grand Slam victory against England in the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Stephen Jones says this is the best Ireland team ever
The Sunday Times' rugby correspondent, Stephen Jones, joins Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella to preview this Saturday's showdown in Dublin. Stephen waxes…
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The unprecedented madness of Murrayfield, Dupont might already be the GOAT, and were Italy complacent?
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to dissect one of the great Irish victories -- and one of the most bizarre games in recent memory. 'Berch'…
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An Irish win right up there with the best of them
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Murrayfield to give his thoughts on Ireland's extraordinary win over Scotland which keeps their Grand Slam bid alive…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIrish arrogance, Finn's form, and the threats Ireland have to worry about
Scottish journalist and commentator Jamie Lyall joins Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella to take a deep dive into the challenge Ireland face on Sunday. The lads…
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Savea's gesture, the Scottish threat, and a fitting farewell to Tom Tierney
Gav, Berch, and Murray tee up another huge week for Ireland as they get set to visit Scotland in the Six Nations. How big a threat are Finn Russell and co.?…
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Ireland's defence, the All Blacks job, and Owen Farrell's kicking
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss how Ireland will review their win over Italy, with a big focus on the details of the Irish defence. The lads also…
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Good and bad by Ireland, Scotland's attack, and England go full Borthwick
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey pour over a job pretty well done by Ireland in Rome in the circumstances. The lads discuss Ross Byrne's…