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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 595

    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.

  2. 594

    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.

  3. 593

    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.

  4. 592

    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.

  5. 591

    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.

  6. 590

    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.

  7. 589

    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.

  8. 588

    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 information.

  9. 587

    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.

  10. 586

    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.

  11. 585

    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.

  12. 584

    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.

  13. 583

    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.

  14. 582

    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.

  15. 581

    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.

  16. 580

    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.

  17. 579

    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.

  18. 578

    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.

  19. 577

    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.

  20. 576

    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.

  21. 575

    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.

  22. 574

    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.

  23. 573

    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.

  24. 572

    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 the club game around the country -- as well as the factors that have caused its resurgence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 571

    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.

  26. 570

    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.

  27. 569

    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.

  28. 568

    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.

  29. 567

    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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 566

    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.

  31. 565

    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.

  32. 564

    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.

  33. 563

    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.

  34. 562

    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.

  35. 561

    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.

  36. 560

    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.

  37. 559

    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.

  38. 558

    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.

  39. 557

    Ireland-Wales look-ahead and a magic moment for Connacht

    Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss Welsh rugby, Andy Farrell's selection calls ahead of Friday, and Connacht's late win over Glasgow at Dexcom Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 556

    Reflections on Six Nations so far: best player, try, moment and more

    Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey dish out their mid-championship awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 555

    One of the great days at Twickenham

    Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman are home from London to dissect Ireland's magnificent victory over England with Gavan Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 554

    SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland

    Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy react to Ireland's incredible victory over England from Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 553

    Ireland-Italy scrum review, Edogbo excitement, JT on 10, and the pack to face England

    James Tracy and Gavan Casey pick the bones of Ireland's scrummaging performance against Italy, discuss the targeting of Edwin Edogbo by horrible individuals online, the out-half fallout, and how to upset England at Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 552

    The good, the bad and the ugly from Ireland's win over Italy, plus selection for England

    Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss a broadly enjoyable game at the Aviva Stadium, Andy Farrell's 'keyboard warriors' comment regarding the increasingly poisonous out-half debate, and Ireland's tough ask against a wounded England.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 551

    SNAP REACTION: Ireland 20-13 Italy

    Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on a dramatic encounter at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland come out on top against Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 550

    Paris post-mortem, dual playmakers, and finding a way forward tactically/strategically

    Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey assess the wreckage from Paris, try to pinpoint the cause behind the drop in in Irish rugby talent production in very recent years, and wonder if Jack Crowley should potentially start at 15 (or even 12) to get things cooking against the Italians.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 549

    SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland

    Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their immediate reaction from Stade de France after a miserable night for Ireland.The lads will be back tomorrow with Gavan Casey for an extended review of the game in our FREE Rugby Weekly feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 548

    The French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris

    Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella on the ground in Paris, one day out from Ireland's Six Nations opener vs France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 547

    France v Ireland/Six Nations preview

    Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday's championship curtain-raiser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 546

    Leinster's defence, and JT's pack for Paris

    James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to discuss Uini Atonio's legacy, his impression of Leinster's defence in recent weeks, and the composition of Ireland's pack to play France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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