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Rugby Weekly Extra

by The 42

With two new shows each week, our experts dig into the game-tape for analysis rich in detail and information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Peter O’Mahony interview

    The Munster legend joins Gav for a chat about the fallacy of being fuelled by anger, how to improve Munster, the modern rugby player’s complicated relationship with social media, the importance of having hobbies outside of rugby, and escaping to his mobile home in West Cork. Hosted on Acast. See...

  2. Munster's young guns shine, Leinster lay down marker, and Connacht produce all-time performance

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss a clean sweep for the provinces in Europe, and what we learned about the high number of Champions Cup contenders after an enthralling opening weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. The Champions Cup is back! How will the Irish provinces fare?

    Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the state of the competition, as well as the prospects for Leinster, Munster, and Connacht. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. A classic interpro in Belfast, Leinster's RDS return, and the grubber's triumphant comeback

    Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to reflect on Round 3 of the URC, with Ulster and Munster battling to a draw at Affidea Stadium, Sam Prendergast shining during Leinster's first game at the new Laya Arena, and Connacht shooting themselves in the foot in Glasgow. Hosted on…

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  5. All you need to know about Munster's new CEO, and an interview with Dan Sheehan

    Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss Munster's appointment of new interim CEO Avan Lee, whom Murray first met in New Zealand back in 2017. Plus, Dan Sheehan joins Murr for a chat ahead of Leinster's return to the Laya Arena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Irish 10s on fire as the provinces strike back

    Gavan Casey is joined by Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella to discuss Round 2 of the URC, as Munster and Connacht won, Ulster drew, and Leinster grabbed a losing bonus point. The lads also touch on Ireland Women's win over Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. POM's Munster view, Willis for Ireland, and English rugby

    Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss rugby recruitment, Jack Willis’ Irish eligibility, and Peter O’Mahony’s blunt comments about Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Regret and optimism for Munster, Leinster's young half-backs impress, and tough days for Ulster and Connacht

    Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy join Gavan Casey to assess the damage from an opening weekend of URC action in which all four provinces tasted defeat. The lads also discuss a bounce-back win for Ireland women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. Leinster and Ulster season previews, and Berch’s new gig with Bristol

    Bristol Bears’ head of recruitment Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to discuss his new role working with Pat Lam, and to look ahead to Leinster’s ‘last dance’ and Ulster’s exciting-looking campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. Munster and Connacht season preview with Mike Sherry

    Former Munster prop Mike Sherry joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the southern province's campaign, and that of Connacht, in the first of our two season previews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. NZ-Ireland & overall Nations Championship review

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey bring you the final pod of an 11-month season. The lads discuss areas for improvement for Ireland if they are to close the gap to the world’s top three sides, the ugly scenes at the end of England-Argentina, and the inaugural Nations Championship...

  12. Snap Reaction: New Zealand 40-21 Ireland

    Murray Kinsella calls Ciarán Kennedy from Eden Park after a disappointing end to Ireland's season as the All-Blacks enjoyed a 40-21 victory in Auckland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. The good and bad against Japan, and Ireland’s chances at Eden Park

    Murray Kinsella dials in from Auckland, joining Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey to peer ahead to Ireland’s final summer Test against New Zealand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. Snap Reaction: Japan 20-36 Ireland

    Murray joins Gav from McDonald Jones Stadium to reflect on a hard-earned Irish victory over Eddie Jones' Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. A thrilling Irish win in Sydney, and Nations Championship review

    Murray Kinsella joins Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey from Down Under as the lads dissect an impressive Irish victory over an exciting Wallabies team, and the rest of the Nations Championship action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. Australia v Ireland: snap reaction

    Murray joins Ciarán from Allianz Stadium in Sydney to give his immediate reflections on Ireland's bonus-point win over the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. Nations Championship check-in

    Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella, who is on the ground in Sydney ahead of Ireland’s opening Nations Championship clash with Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. Cullen steps aside, Leinster celebrate, and the Ireland tour

    Ciarán, Murray and Berch discuss the breaking news from Leinster, as well as their URC final success against the Bulls. The lads also tee up Ireland's Nations Championship visit to Australia and New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. Ireland squad reaction and URC final look-ahead

    James Tracy joins Gavan Casey moments after Andy Farrell’s squad announcement to look ahead to Ireland’s summer, as well as a big Friday night at Croke Park for Leinster and the Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. Ireland's plan, the URC final, Lowe legacy, and ROG's bad night

    Berch and Murray reflect on the Top 14 and PREM Rugby action, as well as looking forward to Leinster's URC final against the Bulls. The lads also discuss the ramifications from the James Lowe saga, then look forward to Ireland's summer tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  21. The Stuart Lancaster interview, and James Lowe's exit

    Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joins Gav, Murray, and JT to discuss his side's impressive second half of the season. The lads then discuss confirmation that James Lowe is leaving Irish rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. Leinster's battle, Bulls' comeback, and crowds at games

    Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to discuss two absorbing URC semi-finals and how the decider between Leinster and the Bulls is shaping up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. Leinster v the Media and URC quarter-final review

    Bernard Jackman and James Tracy join Ciarán Kennedy on a rare Tuesday episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. James Tracy on Leinster's final defeat, and what needs to happen next

    JT joins Gav to discuss Bilbao, Leo Cullen's future, and why "turning the page" is easier said than done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. European finals review

    Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman reflect on a bitter weekend for Leinster and Ulster in Bilbao. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. SNAP REACTION: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Bègles

    Gavan Casey joins Niall Kelly from Bilbao to reflect on a tough day for Leo Cullen's Leinster, as the search for a fifth star continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. European finals preview

    An angst-ridden but excited James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to look ahead to Leinster-Bordeaux in the Champions Cup final, as well as Ulster's big Challenge Cup task against Montpellier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. Thrilling URC regular-season finale, and Bilbao build-up

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces’ respective fortunes and a landmark day for Ireland in the Women’s Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. Leinster's selection dilemmas for Bilbao | URC Round 16 preview

    James Tracy and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces' outlooks for the rest of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. Connacht's consistent brilliance, Ulster's thriller, and Leinster's late-season momentum

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss the exciting climax to the URC regular season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. James Tracy on Leinster's win, narratives, and a huge inter-pro derby

    JT joins Murray Kinsella to break down Leinster's victory over Toulon, as well as the post-match comments from Leo Cullen. The lads discuss Bordeaux's qualities, as well as looking forward to another important URC weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. Cullen's comments, Leinster's victory, and Ulster make a final

    Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to reflect on Leinster's win over Toulon, Bordeaux beating Bath, and Ulster reaching the Challenge Cup decider in Bilbao. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. How Leinster stack up against Toulon, plus JT’s backline selection calls

    James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final, as well as Ulster-Exeter and the URC run-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. Munster find their groove in exciting URC play-off race

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces, Ireland women and the AIL finals after a breathless weekend of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. How Connacht have become a powerful force under Stuart Lancaster

    Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to lift the lid on Connacht's marked improvement ahead of their huge game away to the Lions in Johannesburg this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. Signature wins for Leinster & Connacht; Munster's response; Ireland women & club-game resurgence

    In a stacked Monday ep, Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey review Leinster's excellent victory in Belfast and where it leaves Ulster, Connacht's thrilling win in Cape Town, Munster's response to a tumultuous week, Ireland women's demolition of Italy, and a big couple of weekends for...

  37. How to beat Bordeaux, Leinster-Toulon look-ahead, and the inner workings of lineout D

    James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to discuss the past weekend's European action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. Leinster's Champions Cup chances, Ulster impress, and Connacht's yellows

    Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey review a thrilling weekend of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action, as well as Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener at Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. Leinster's progress, Munster's misery, wins for Connacht and Ulster

    Bernard Jackman and James Tracy join Murray Kinsella to reflect on a busy Easter weekend of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. Leinster's Saints imagery and Munster's tall order in Devon

    Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to the European knockouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. Ireland try to lure hot Wallabies prospect, touchline tensions on TNT, and URC review

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss Massimo de Lutiis' potential move to Ireland, Ulster and Munster's interest in Halrequins' IQ out-half Jamie Benson, Geoff Parling and Craig Doyle's touchline exchange, and the provinces' performances in URC Round 14. Hosted on Acast. See...

  42. Munster's scrum, Leinster's defence, and Connacht's progress

    James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the provinces' mixed fortunes in the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. Brilliant Connacht best Ulster in Belfast, Munster in precarious spot, and Leinster fall short

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces' games in the URC and look ahead to their run-ins as the business end of the club season begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. Kicking tees, a lineout rant, and Ireland's improvements

    James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella to wrap up a Six Nations campaign that opened with an underperformance in Paris and ended with an impressive showing against Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. What a championship

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss Ireland's Triple Crown and that insane finish to the greatest Six Nations ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland

    Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their immediate thoughts after Ireland secure the Triple Crown at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. Ireland-Scotland preview, pack selection, and the mechanics behind a great lineout jumper

    James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to Super Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. What a weekend

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey review Ireland's win over Wales, Italy's historic day against England, Scotland's storming success over France, and also look ahead to Ireland and Scotland's showdown this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. SNAP REACTION: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey provide immediate reaction from the Aviva Stadium following Ireland's victory over Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. Ireland team to face Wales: reaction

    Murray Kinsella, James Tracy and Gavan Casey assess Andy Farrell's exciting-looking 23 to face the Welsh on Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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