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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 ExtraItaly 20-34 Ireland - Reaction live from Rome
Ciarán Kennedy gets Murray Kinsella's live reaction from Rome as Ireland secure another bonus-point win to keep the Grand Slam dream alive. Hosted on Acast…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIrish rugby's coaching failings, Super Rugby kick-off, and Six Nations preview
Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey for a bumper chat as Ireland prepare for their trip to Rome, Connacht and Leicester Tigers make their head coaching appointments…
Rugby Weekly ExtraBerch's insight into Welsh chaos and an all-Leinster Ireland team
Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to take a deep dive into the chaos in Welsh rugby. Berch gives detailed insight into the state of…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLowe's left foot, France's failings, and Super Rugby laws
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the latest Super Rugby law tweaks - yellow card upgrades, reducing TMO interactions, and an interesting one around…
Rugby Weekly ExtraGrand Slam on, Doris bosses, controversial calls, and Finn's Scots
Bernard Jackman and Ciarán Kennedy join Murray Kinsella to dive deep into Ireland's brilliant performance in an incredible Six Nations win over France. The…
Rugby Weekly ExtraPost-match pod: Grand Slam dream is still alive after French win
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey live from the Aviva Stadium in the aftermath of Ireland's brilliant win over France in the Six Nations, as they add to their…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland v France live preview show with Sean O'Brien
In this special live podcast, Sean O'Brien joined Gav, Murray and Berch in Tullow RFC, for a truly compelling chat across a number of topics, which includes…
Rugby Weekly ExtraThe view from France and how Ireland can beat les Bleus
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan are joined by Paris-based journalist Illtud Dafydd, who gives us the inside view on how France are shaping up for Saturday's…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland silence Cardiff, Italy scare France, Scotland shred England
Gav, Berch, and Murray discuss a thrilling opening weekend in the Six Nations. Ireland racked up a bonus-point win over Wales despite a wobble in the second…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland mostly impress in bonus-point win over Wales
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey on the line from the Principality Stadium to give his immediate reaction to a 34-10 victory for Andy Farrell's men. Hosted on…
Rugby Weekly ExtraScandal in Welsh Rugby and Gatland's selection for Ireland clash
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella are joined by Steffan Thomas, the rugby correspondent for Wales Online, to discuss why the Welsh Rugby Union has been accused…
Rugby Weekly ExtraBeware the Gats bounce, how to beat France, and who will win the Six Nations?
Portugal-bound Murray Kinsella and former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey for a big Six Nations preview. The lads field members' questions…
Rugby Weekly ExtraCooney for Scotland, who is Ireland's 12, and the RFU's tackle height law
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to start building up to the Six Nations, with the lads discussing Johnny Sexton's fitness and how Andy Farrell should pick in…
Rugby Weekly ExtraHow real are the Aki-Munster links, Ringrose's functional brilliance, and Ulster turn the corner
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey after a huge European weekend for the provinces which yielded mixed results. The lads discuss Munster's…
Rugby Weekly ExtraCarbery out, Byrne and Crowley in: Jonny Holland on Ireland's Six Nations selection
On this week's midweek pod recorded in the aftermath of a hugely intriguing Six Nations squad announcement by Ireland, former Munster out-half and current Cork…
Rugby Weekly ExtraEddie's back, Rowntree's biggest intangible impact, and possible Aki issues
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey had their hands full on Monday's pod after a stacked week of European action for the provinces and massive…
Rugby Weekly ExtraDisciplinary nonsense, 'creativity' needed in Munster's front-row hunt, and provinces' preview
Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to discuss Owen Farrell's 6/4/3-match ban. The lads react to the news that Munster have ruled themselves out of the signing of…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster find a way, Ulster's pain persists, Munster's squad building
Leinster appeared to be in big trouble against the Ospreys but they managed to win yet again. Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to…
Rugby Weekly ExtraWho starts at 10 for Ireland if Sexton doesn't make it back for Wales?
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Johnny Sexton's injury and what it means for Ireland. Does Joey Carbery go straight into the number 10 shirt for…
Rugby Weekly ExtraScotsman Healy wins it for Munster, Ulster collapse, Leinster roll on
In the first pod of a big 2023, Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss Munster's stunning comeback win against Ulster. The…
Rugby Weekly ExtraToolan's end-of-year projections for 2023: A detailed look at what the provinces and Ireland should expect to achieve in the new year
In a festive final pod of the calendar year, Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to answer three core questions about each of the provinces -- and the Ireland men's…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster improvements continue, don't judge Gloucester, and life's a pitch for Ulster
Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to explain why he feels Munster are tracking in the right direction on both sides of the ball after they held out Northampton…
Rugby Weekly ExtraEddie Jones to OZ, John Ryan to NZ, and Champions Cup review
Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey and he has it on good authority that Eddie Jones is heading back to his homeland for a gig with Rugby Australia, perhaps as soon…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster make statement, Ulster look mentally scarred, and Crowley to 12?
Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to assess a mixed bag of results for the provinces in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby Weekly ExtraProvinces switch focus to Europe and what next for Eddie Jones?
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Eoin Toolan, who was impressed by the ‘ballsy’ decisions in Wales and England to relieve Wayne Pivac and Eddie Jones of their…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster give Ulster a beatdown and Munster move up a gear
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss a very impressive Leinster comeback win, as well as Munster's bonus-point victory in Edinburgh, and Connacht's…
Rugby Weekly ExtraHow to fix rugby and should Ireland be worried about their World Cup pool?
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss 'the shape of the game' as World Rugby looks to make rugby a better product, while the lads also assess how Pool B…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster get momentum, Eddie under big pressure, Gats to rescue Wales?
On Monday's podcast, Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss Munster's big interprovincial win over Connacht in which they seemed to build…
Rugby Weekly ExtraWhat the hell is going on in Welsh rugby?
Welsh rugby is back in crisis mode after last weekend's defeat to Georgia, so Murray Kinsella is joined by rugby journalist Steffan Thomas to discuss Wayne…
Rugby Weekly ExtraGrading Ireland's November, the Nic White incident, and which country would you like to be going into '23?
Ireland got over the line -- just -- against Australia in a physical but relatively low-quality affair at the Aviva on Saturday. Murray Kinsella, Bernard…
Rugby Weekly ExtraByrne's big cojones get Ireland over the line against the Wallabies
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their instant reaction from the Aviva Stadium after a 13-10 win for Andy Farrell's side. Hosted on Acast. See…
Rugby Weekly ExtraThe Australian view from ex-Wallabies and Ulster lock Justin Harrison
Murray Kinsella is joined by Justin Harrison to discuss his time in Ireland, the pressure on Dave Rennie, his impressions of Ireland, and the magnificent Mack…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland-Fiji: it wasn't all bad... Plus, is Rassie becoming a problem for the game?
The lads are at full complement for a bumper Monday pod looking back over the weekend's November tests. Murray, Eoin, Bernard and Gavan find more positives…
Rugby Weekly ExtraFarrell's scrappy Ireland score five tries against Fiji
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella give their instant reaction to a 35-17 win for Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby Weekly ExtraHugh Cahill: A life calling rugby
In a special bonus podcast for members, Garry Doyle chats to rugby commentator Hugh Cahill about his life calling the biggest rugby games, the importance of…
Rugby Weekly ExtraCoombes' challenge, Crowley's rise, and Aussie agony against France
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss changes in the Ireland squad, the task ahead against Fiji, and how the Wallabies are shaping up for their visit to…
Rugby Weekly ExtraHow Ireland won the most physical game Berch has ever seen
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to break down Ireland's magnificent victory over South Africa at the Aviva. The lads have it out over who…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland 19-16 South Africa: Post-match reaction pod
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy break down a huge Ireland victory from the Aviva Stadium press box as the dust settles on Ireland 19-16 South Africa. Hosted…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland vs South Africa preview LIVE from the Harcourt Hotel
Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella, and Benard Jackman got together for a special LIVE show from the Harcourt Hotel to preview Ireland vs South Africa. Plus, they…
Rugby Weekly ExtraThe South African view and how Ireland will be tested on Saturday
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella are joined by ex-Springbok and current SuperSport analyst Hanyani Shimange to look ahead to this weekend's massive game in…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMurray's 100th, Crowley's the man, Ulster's maul, McKee to Munster?
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Ulster's narrow win over Munster at Thomond Park, as well as URC victories for Connacht and Leinster. The lads…
Rugby Weekly ExtraRugby's financial crisis, 'bullsh** values', and the urgent need to Grow The Game
'DOWN UNDER 4ED' campaign mentioned by Eoin at the top of the show:https://www.gofundme.com/f/down-under-4ed?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_ca…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster's wastefulness, the Kleyn incident, Connacht's mini-Bundee
Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to break down Leinster's latest win over Munster, while the lads also discuss Connacht's victory…
Rugby Weekly ExtraA message from Gav
With Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella both away this week, we will instead dig into Andy Farrell's Ireland selection on Friday. The lads will be back next week…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster's direction, Ulster's bouncebackability, and why Munster should go the Arsenal route
Ciarán Kennedy and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to discuss Leinster's toughed-out victory over Connacht, Munster's potential lift-off, and Ulster's…
Rugby Weekly ExtraWorthwhile or worthless? Emerging Ireland tour review
After the young Irish side won three from three in South Africa, Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss what we learned, how disruptive it was for the…
Rugby Weekly ExtraSexton's ref chat, Munster nearing crisis, Connacht step up
Johnny Sexton grabbed the limelight as Leinster saw off the Sharks in a URC thriller, while Munster's misery continued as they lost to Connacht. Gavan Casey is…
Rugby Weekly ExtraAlarming news for rugby, and what Connacht need to do to beat Munster
A new study in Scotland suggests that ex-international players are 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease than the general population. Eoin…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLeinster's big-game grit, Munster's malaise, and Connacht's worries
After another cracking weekend of URC action, Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to review Leinster's win over Ulster, Munster's…
Rugby Weekly ExtraChanging Schmidt's mind, and why rugby players still find it difficult to talk openly
Jamie Hagan has had a remarkable career that has taken him from Balbriggan to Leinster to Connacht to Melbourne to Béziers, with an Ireland cap in there too…
Rugby Weekly ExtraWhere to even start with Munster, and Welsh rugby's potential Premiership defection
Episode Notes On Monday's show with Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey: 04:52 - Dragons v Munster, and where it all went wrong at Rodney Parade…
Rugby Weekly ExtraLancaster leaving Leinster and members mail bag on Emerging Ireland
Leinster fans got the news they dreaded this week - Stuart Lancaster is close to finalising a move away from the province next summer. Gavan Casey is joined by…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster's growing pains and green shoots, Leinster's fright in Italy
Performance analyst Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to go into detail on Munster's opening-round defeat to Cardiff and also break down Leinster's narrow win…
Rugby Weekly ExtraWhy Raynal was right; how does McCloskey have only six caps?; and Emerging Ireland RWC bolters
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey for the first Monday pod of the 2022/23 season. On today's agenda: 2.00: Mathieu Raynal v Australia -- the…
Rugby Weekly ExtraMunster's new boardroom appointment, and is professional rugby living on borrowed time?
New Season! Bernard Jackman and Eoin Toolan join Murray to look in on Munster's suggested appointment of a chief operating officer, and why the sport's…
Rugby Weekly ExtraNZ & SA roar back, and more kneejerk bollocksology from the lads
Eoin Toolan and Gavan Casey discuss New Zealand's Joe Schmidt-inspired obliteration of Argentina, South Africa's exciting destruction of Australia, and how…
Rugby Weekly ExtraKoroibete’s the boy, Cheika’s Pumas bare their teeth, and Japan tour reflections
Eoin Toolan, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey assess the Rugby Championship action from the weekend, the Ireland women’s team’s disappointing defeat to Japan…
Rugby Weekly ExtraIreland's young guns shine in remarkable comeback win over Japan
Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella break down how Greg McWilliams' Ireland recovered from a worrying start to score nine tries in their first-Test victory over…
Rugby Weekly ExtraSchmidt and Ryan transform All Blacks, Argentina do a RWC 2015 on depleted Australia
Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to look back on two Rugby Championship games from the weekend which subverted their expectations. Ian Foster's All Blacks, with…
Rugby Weekly ExtraSouth Africa still the apex predators, more NZ woe, and Michael Hooper is the man
Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to dig into the Rugby Championship action from the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.