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Rugby Weekly Extra — 605 episodes
NZ-Ireland & overall Nations Championship review
Snap Reaction: New Zealand 40-21 Ireland
The good and bad against Japan, and Ireland’s chances at Eden Park
Snap Reaction: Japan 20-36 Ireland
A thrilling Irish win in Sydney, and Nations Championship review
Australia v Ireland: snap reaction
Nations Championship check-in
Cullen steps aside, Leinster celebrate, and the Ireland tour
Ireland squad reaction and URC final look-ahead
Ireland's plan, the URC final, Lowe legacy, and ROG's bad night
The Stuart Lancaster interview, and James Lowe's exit
Leinster's battle, Bulls' comeback, and crowds at games
Leinster v the Media and URC quarter-final review
James Tracy on Leinster's final defeat, and what needs to happen next
European finals review
SNAP REACTION: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Bègles
European finals preview
Thrilling URC regular-season finale, and Bilbao build-up
Leinster's selection dilemmas for Bilbao | URC Round 16 preview
Connacht's consistent brilliance, Ulster's thriller, and Leinster's late-season momentum
James Tracy on Leinster's win, narratives, and a huge inter-pro derby
Cullen's comments, Leinster's victory, and Ulster make a final
How Leinster stack up against Toulon, plus JT’s backline selection calls
Munster find their groove in exciting URC play-off race
How Connacht have become a powerful force under Stuart Lancaster
Signature wins for Leinster & Connacht; Munster's response; Ireland women & club-game resurgence
How to beat Bordeaux, Leinster-Toulon look-ahead, and the inner workings of lineout D
Leinster's Champions Cup chances, Ulster impress, and Connacht's yellows
Leinster's progress, Munster's misery, wins for Connacht and Ulster
Leinster's Saints imagery and Munster's tall order in Devon
Ireland try to lure hot Wallabies prospect, touchline tensions on TNT, and URC review
Munster's scrum, Leinster's defence, and Connacht's progress
Brilliant Connacht best Ulster in Belfast, Munster in precarious spot, and Leinster fall short
Kicking tees, a lineout rant, and Ireland's improvements
What a championship
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland
Ireland-Scotland preview, pack selection, and the mechanics behind a great lineout jumper
What a weekend
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 27-17 Wales
Ireland team to face Wales: reaction
Ireland-Wales look-ahead and a magic moment for Connacht
Reflections on Six Nations so far: best player, try, moment and more
One of the great days at Twickenham
SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland
Ireland-Italy scrum review, Edogbo excitement, JT on 10, and the pack to face England
The good, the bad and the ugly from Ireland's win over Italy, plus selection for England
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 20-13 Italy
Paris post-mortem, dual playmakers, and finding a way forward tactically/strategically
SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland
The French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris
France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Leinster's defence, and JT's pack for Paris
Leinster edge a bigtime occasion at Connacht, and Berch's picks in key positional battles for Paris
Ireland squad reaction and peering ahead to Paris
Munster crash out, Leinster still battling, and can Ulster win the Challenge Cup?
Ciarán and Gav predict Andy Farrell's 23 to face France, and pick their own
Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon
Champions Cup preview, Connacht's D, and policing the breakdown
Ward bros and Ulster trounce muddled Munster; Leinster satisfy their need for speed against Connacht
Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine transfer chat
Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead
Leinster-Ulster preview, and 'Moment of the Year' for 2025
Leinster claw it back against Tigers, and potential new areas of focus for officials in 2026 Six Nations
Leinster's defence, Munster's self-sabotage, and Connacht's long journey
Champions Cup/Challenge Cup review
Why Bath are Champions Cup contenders, World Cup draw, and securing Pro D2 broadcast rights with Tim Cocker
Munster’s first defeat, Postlethwaite looks a star, and Connacht beat up the Sharks
Ire-SA scrum masterclass with James Tracy, Nienaber's tenability, and blowback from Monday's ref talk
Springboks massacre Ireland's scrum, Matthew Carley is not the story, and Andy Farrell's career-biggest challenge
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 13-24 South Africa
James Tracy on South Africa's threats and Ireland's potential opportunities
Impressive Ireland tune up for Springboks showdown
Ireland 46-19 Australia: Post-match reaction pod
Irish brain farts, pass accuracy, and green shoots
Ireland's confidence, POC's lineout, and Wallabies week
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 41-10 Japan
James Tracy on Ireland's lineout and scrum frustrations in Chicago
Ireland/All Blacks review
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 13-26 New Zealand
The Chicago experience and the New Zealand perspective
Ireland-All Blacks week begins and URC review
Should Leinster be concerned, or did they just need a kick up the arse?
Munster become the hunters, Ulster pull off huge win in Durban, and familiar Connacht frustration
The Big Leinster-Munster Preview
Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival, and Leinster and Munster tee up Croker showdown
Interpros in America, Welsh uncertainty, and the future of the URC with CEO Martin Anayi
Improved Leinster pay for slow start, McMillan learns more about Munster, and Rugby Championship review
Munster's lineout and other tweaks under McMillan, and Chile reach RWC
Connacht and Munster impress under new coaches, while Leinster require immediate bounce-back
The Big Provincial Preview
Ireland's World Cup exit, and what comes next
Ireland look to quarter-final after tough day against Black Ferns
Attacking verve and defensive concerns
Ireland answer plenty of questions in opening win over Japan
Lions tour reflections, and what Andy Farrell will take back to Ireland
Murray's sing-song in Sydney and Furlong's incredible Lions record
How the Lions won an epic, and should Wallabies feel aggrieved by 'the incident'
Keenan heroics secure Lions' series win
REACTION: Lions XV named as Ringrose ruled out
The tourists survive a scare vs First Nations & Pasifika XV
First Test analysis, second Test selection calls, and the Wallabies' underperformance
Australia 19-27 Lions: Post-match reaction pod
Wallabies v Lions, first Test preview
Lions XV to face Australia | Ireland beat poor Portugal
AUNZ 0 - 48 Lions: The tourists come to life
Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Another mixed bag performance from the tourists
Lions name team for Test rehearsal, Wallabies quietly pleased with Fiji win, and Baird stands out for Ireland
Waratahs 10-21 Lions: The tourists get punched in the face
Reds-Lions reaction, and who are the nailed-on Test starters after three games?
Lions move onto Reds without Tomos Williams, Jack Willis dominates classic Top 14 final, and Ireland gear up for Georgia
REACTION: Eight-try Lions beat Force
Ciarán and Gav's ridiculously early Lions 23s for the first Test in Brisbane
Lions-Argentina reflections and analysis, the most Crusaders title win ever, and Top 14 final predictions
Prendergast's intent, O'Brien's clearout, and Leinster's D
Leinster boss the Bulls, Baird shines, Conan leads by example
Leinster v Bulls: the scrum battle, the opportunities for each side, and the chance to shut people up
Leinster haters, Prendergast's form, and the URC final
Rugby's financial crisis: How do we give the game a more prosperous future?
Connacht’s Stu coup, Munster’s Durban drama, and Leinster’s foggy win over Scarlets
Leinster-Scarlets/Sharks-Munster look-ahead, plus main-character Pollock
Pulse-checking the Champions Cup final, UBB's glory, and Saints' rise
Thursday night 6N: are fans getting shafted? Plus Ulster's big signing, Munster's lineout, and Leinster's Scarlets lesson
Munster's hopes, Leinster's response, and Ireland 7s fallout
Will this young Ulster generation actually be good enough to compete?
Vintage POM, Connacht’s strategy after a miserable season, and how rugby’s free agency works behind the scenes
15 Irish call-ups, the unlucky few, and catching Lions Fever despite an interminable ceremony in London
Making sense of Leinster's underperformance, and Bordeaux add mettle to the magic
Leinster v Northampton/Bordeaux v Toulouse previews and predictions
AIL magic offsets the misery of a bad weekend for the provinces and Ireland women
Sheehan's speed, Munster's matrix, Millard's map, Ulster's farewells
Tommy O'Brien might be better than we thought, Munster fall victim to another URC sideline shambles, and Connacht break hearts but stay alive
Rieko signs for Leinster, Wilkins steps down, Munster's lineout mess
Jordie's brilliance, Munster's regrets, and Connacht's collapse
Leinster's KBA, Crowley's drop, and Coombes' block
A special day in La Rochelle, Ulster maintain momentum in defeat, and Leinster's Death Star rugby
Munster's opportunity against La Rochelle, Leinster make a splash, and JT proposes a new law
Casey and Crowley's class, Ulster's comeback, and Leinster's edge
Murray and JT pick their personal Lions 23s, plus reaction to Farrell's coaching announcement
Wild weekend in the URC, worrying defence, encouraging signs for Ireland Women
Six Nations Review: Ireland's good and bad, France's unique attack, and Lions look-ahead
Jack Crowley's future, Ireland's disappointment, defending the refs
Assessing the damage after France's dazzling victory over Ireland
Ireland 27-42 France | Post-match reaction podcast
French fishing, 7/1 risks, and Ireland's set-piece strikes
French frustration with Ringrose suspension, ROG's crisis, URC review, and previewing the big one
Ireland's scrum, 20-minute red cards, and kicking class
The good and bad from Ireland's win in Wales, and how intimidating a prospect are the French?
Wales 18-27 Ireland | Post-match reaction podcast
How exactly did Welsh rugby end up here, and what's the best way out of it?
Humphreys’ biggest challenge: strengthening ‘the other three’ provinces without weakening Leinster
Paulie's lineout D, Sexton's influence, Easterby's Ireland
Impressive Ireland inflict more misery on the Scots; England pull off great win/France absolutely botch it
REACTION: Ireland record bonus-point win vs Scotland
Ireland's 100% lineout, winning scraps, and pass quality
Ireland restore feel-good factor, Borthwick's gamble backfires, and Full Contact S2
Ireland 27-22 England: Post-match pod
Where can England hurt Ireland, and where can Ireland hurt England?
Six Nations preview & URC review
What are Munster 'very good' at and what are Munster 'very poor' at?
Leinster turn on style, Jack Crowley is back, and a wild weekend in Europe
Ireland's squad, Leinster's D, and closing out a game
Leinster and Munster win two belting Champions Cup ties, and thoughts on the Hansen verdict
A Munster-Sarries shootout, getting around LAR's lineout defence, and Ireland squad bolters
What to make of La Rochelle, Harry Byrne's roadmap, and Sarries' evolution in the 'jouer' Premiership
New Year Preview: Ireland's three-peat chances, provinces in URC/Europe, Lions in OZ, & Women's RWC
Ulster's young men stand up, and can Leinster's boa constrictors choke out a Toulouse in their current guise?
Mack's gripe, Top 14 salaries, wins for Leinster and Munster
Leinster's phase v transition attack, Munster's scrum misfortune, and who backs up JGP for Ireland
Irish rugby's lineout failings, provinces' mixed European fortunes, and the trouble with the Champions Cup
Van der Flier the student, scrum cadence, and Munster’s top job
Leinster’s superstars, Munster’s grit, and a tough day for Ulster
Ireland's lineout, reasons for optimism, and the Champions Cup
Ireland's bright spots and worries, and a big week for the provinces
Ireland 22-19 Australia: Post-match reaction pod
Preparing to face Schmidt, Ireland's midfield dilemma, and JT's thoughts on 10
Ireland's number 10, inter-provincial moves, and Joe's Wallabies
Ireland 52-17 Fiji - Post-match reaction LIVE from the Aviva Stadium
Ireland debuts, Prendergast at 10, and facing the Fijians
Ireland's next evolution, succession at 10, and all the autumn action
Prendergast's chance, Ireland's fix-ups, and Felipe's Pumas
How worried should Ireland be, Pumas threat, and Wallabies ignite
Ireland fail to avenge World Cup exit vs New Zealand
Ireland v New Zealand preview: selection calls, set-piece analysis, and another seismic battle
All Blacks in town, England's endgame, Munster's big night
Graham Rowntree departs Munster: What the hell, and who takes over next?
Analysing Farrell's November squad, Sexton's return, and what it's like to be called up by Ireland
A brilliant Leinster win, Munster’s lineout shambles, and it's time to talk about Jacob Stockdale
Munster's 14-man fiasco, how to actually defend a lineout, and the Ulster-Connacht maul battle
Lightning Leinster, Munster's misfortune, and Ulster-Connacht does what it said on the tin
Leinster-Munster/Ulster-Connacht preview, and examining World Rugby's new law trials
Munster correct their course for Croker, let's celebrate the good rugby books, and Lancaster's Racing struggles
Sexton v Ioane, Conan to Racing, and McFlurryGate
Ireland stun the Kiwis, Munster's malaise, and Connacht's comeback
Max Deegan's potential breakout, Leinster's 'D', and what it's like to get melted by Courtney Lawes
Thomond thriller, Ulster's future internationals, and Tector enters the chat
Emerging Ireland squad reaction, Leinster & Connacht season previews
Munster's credentials, Ulster's hopes, and Ireland Women impress
Springboks evolve, Wallabies collapse, and Felix Jones pulls an early-stage Larry David on England
Clutch Frawley, captain Doris, and an Andy Farrell masterclass
Post-match pod: Ireland tie series after biblical battle with the Boks
Boks bask in afterglow, SA's U20 struggles, and Ireland's relationship with refs
Brown-inspired Boks catch Ireland on the hop, fixing the loosehead depth issue, and the next Irish captain
Post-match pod: Error-strewn Ireland pay price against superior Springboks
The Boks' bombastic build-up, Farrell's big selection calls, and how Ireland can win the first Test
Toulouse - the Dupont of teams? Plus Ireland U20s take step forward, and Loftus looms closer
JT on Leinster's scrum/Slimani, 'sleeping giants' Munster, and Farrell's biggest challenge
Glasgow's glory, Toulouse and UBB into Top 14 final, Ireland concerns
Assessing Ireland's squad for South Africa, new Springboks, and the Sevens summer
Well, at least it's not an Irish golf podcast
Emerging Ireland, Sam Prendergast's wow moments, and URC semis
Leinster overwhelm depleted Ulster, Munster's comfort in defence, and semi-final look-ahead
Munster's home run, Leinster's best signing, Izzy for Ireland
Prendergast's potential, Munster on top, and Izuchukwu impresses
James Tracy's in-depth review, Dupont's genius, a stunning final
The questions Leinster will ask themselves after Toulouse's thrilling win
The view from Toulouse, Leinster's selection calls, and Zebo calls time
Ulster stand up, Munster's attack nears new heights, and Connacht's budgetary conundrum
Beefed-up boost for Leinster, Murphy gets Ulster gig, World Rugby's laws
Munster and Leinster flex muscles, and Ulster go to the market
How to stop JGP, why Molony should start the final, and Frawley's best position
Why Leinster 'stopped playing', credit to Saints, and Berch goes early with a bold final prediction
Leinster v Northampton at Croke Park: The Big Preview
Munster's SA swagger, give Richie Murphy the job, and Ireland take a big step forward
Murray gets a glimpse of Connacht's future, a defence of Kitshoff, and URC preview
Berch answers his critics, Munster storm Fort Loftus, and the AIL goes from strength to strength
Jordie Barrett's move, central contract conundrum, and the La Rochelle rivalry/hatred with James Tracy
Leinster have that dog in 'em, Connacht's weird errors, and Ireland women's 57-point swing
The view from La Rochelle, Murray's microscopic preview, and Munster positives
Leinster v La Rochelle V, and how do Munster return to Europe's top table?
Munster's meaty challenge, Leinster's big moments, and trophy chances
Leinster's scramble D, Connacht's sore loss, and signs of hope for Ulster?
Eoin’s farewell, and a look-ahead to Ireland v Italy
More questions than answers for Ulster, and is it time to give more priority to the provinces?
Next steps in Ireland's evolution, the pros & cons of the new law trials, and Ulster's personnel changes
2024 Six Nations review
Ireland 17-13 Scotland: Post-match reaction pod
Eoin's friends in high places, 6N Super Saturday look-ahead, and Kissy's Reds impress
Frisch problems at Munster, how England beat Ireland, and Italy stun Typical Scotland in Rome
England 23-22 Ireland: Post-match pod
What makes Irish schools rugby so special?
How England-Ireland will be won and lost, irrepressible Chiefs, and Hawaiian Super Rugby franchise?
Snyman a league above, Ulster still too soft, and English discontent ahead of Ireland
Farrell’s selection dilemma and Super Rugby’s gumshield drama
Ireland better on second viewing, and Dupont runs amok while France nose-dive
Ireland 31-7 Wales: Post-match reaction pod
McFarland reaches the end at Ulster, and a big Super Rugby 2024 preview
Life without Keenan, new-look Wales, and the URC action
James Lowe: the world's best left wing? And a simple solution to the Scotland-France TMO controversy
Leave Crowley alone, Aviva atmosphere, and rants about grey areas
Ireland 36-0 Italy: Post-match reaction podcast
Ireland's attacking variety, Keenan v prime Kearney, and weekend preview
Big Joe, French woe, and two Grand Slams in a row?
C'était énorme: Ireland blast France out of the Stade Velodrome
Ireland's attack without Sexton, solving the Rebels' $9m debt, and Schmidt's first steps in OZ
Bernard Jackman's Six Nations preview
McFarland's future, POM contractual balls-up, and Joe McCarthy to start v France?
Captain POM, assessing Farrell's 6N squad, and Champions Cup preview
Munster back to life, Ulster disappoint, and Leinster's big guns fire
Who replaces Hansen? Will Munster replace Carbery? And Ireland v France in Champions Cup
Central contracts, Ruddock to Wales, and the Dupont law
Ulster boss the inter-pros as the Six Nations looms for Ireland
World Cups, workloads and bedrooms: The evolution of sports science in rugby
McCarthy-inspired Leinster grind out another Thomond win, and Ulster edge improving Connacht
NIQ rules, Carbery's future, and Christmas interpros preview
How Nienaber has 'blown away' Leinster's players, Ulster stand up, and Berch on RG Snyman
Toolan's thoughts on La-Rochelle Leinster, and a typical-looking 'Munster game' at Exeter
Leinster win a vicious battle in La Rochelle, and a load of other bad things also happen
A pre-Christmas message from Gavan
The Big Champions Cup Preview
Leinster's late show, Munster's maul, and Ulster worries
Munster in your head, Cullen's bench, Connacht's test, Ulster's hotshots
A titanic derby in Dublin, classy 10s, defeats for Connacht and Ulster
Leinster's revenge mission, Ireland's 10 battle, Aussie rugby latest
Munster's classy signing, exciting Irish prospects, and a clean sweep
Eoin Toolan picks his Ireland 'A' team and analyses the provinces' first four games
Ulster prove a point, Connacht make a bags of it, and France stack the deck for the Olympics
Provinces' young guns end the RWC hangover, Munster lose Snyman & Carbery for months, Portugal to face England 'A'
Mark Sexton's Connacht influence, Munster's potential lock dynasty, and who will replace Sexton for Ireland?
World Cup Review
South Africa are World Champions again: Post-match reaction podcast
Championship structures and World Cup final preview
Protect the scrum at all costs, our days of laughing at England are sadly over, and start Libbok or Pollard?
What next for Ireland, how Rassie's mentality monsters beat France, and semi-final preview
'This wasn't even cathartic', Sexton and Earls bow out, and Boks produce all-time RWC display
Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: Post-match reaction podcast
Ireland v New Zealand preview
Bring on the All Blacks
Ireland 36-14 Scotland: Post-match reaction podcast
Fatalism, professionalism, and a little bit of envy: the Ireland-Scotland rugby rivalry, with Tom English
Ireland-Scotland preview; 'crisp and clinical' NZ flex muscles ahead of quarters
Ireland weaponise their defence and what next for the Wallabies?
Ireland edge the Boks in a test — and an occasion — for the ages
Ireland 13-8 South Africa: post-match reaction pod
Boks lay down the gauntlet, Ireland's likely response, and Drew Mitchell goes after Eddie
How Ireland can beat South Africa, and how South Africa can beat Ireland; plus, Fiji's defensive heroics
Ireland 59-16 Tonga: post-match reaction pod
The Godfather speaks, and should Ireland go full-strength against Tonga?
Fiji let it slip, how to navigate the Boks ballistic defence, and Berch vs French bureaucracy
Ireland 82-8 Romania: post-match reaction pod
Spygate, Irish-rugby begrudgers, and a detailed preview of the weekend's standout pool games
Drama follows ROG, more French disruption, and the big RWC preview
France's frightening speed and the Springboks' scary bench
Samoa/squad-announcement takeaways, below-par Fiji beat England, and Berch's fearless prediction
Healy misses out on Ireland's RWC squad
Thank God that's over: Ireland 17-13 Samoa post-match pod
Sheehan's injury, Farrell's big calls, and RWC contenders warm up
Ireland thump England, Keith Earls' special moment and Owen Farrell appeal process
Ireland 29-10 England
Owen Farrell's tackle, Ntmack's injury, and the Wallabies squad
Ireland's wings, standouts against Italy, and World Cup squads
Ireland 33-17 Italy
Ireland set for Italy, the brilliant Barrett bros, and that Mallía challenge
Wallabies' new 10, Fiji to cause RWC shocks, and are Scotland any good?
All Blacks are back, Sexton's legacy, Wallabies worries
Sexton's hearing, Kleyn's debut, the brilliant Ireland U20s
What's it like being a rugby referee?
Who is Sexton's second in line? Who backs up Keenan? Predicting Ireland's 33-man World Cup squad
The Big Provincial Review, and how Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht are fixed for 2023/24
Munster flip every narrative on its head to claim URC glory, while Sarries reign again in England
Leinster need one more game-changer, and how Munster can beat the blitz in Cape Town
ROG's mentality monsters, Leinster's questions, and growing the URC with CEO Martin Anayi
Post-match pod: La Rochelle break Leinster hearts in Champions Cup final
Why La Rochelle/Leinster will win the Champions Cup final
Munster's last-gasp magic, pressure on Leinster, Connacht's missed chance
Leinster's depth, Munster's injuries, Friend to the Reds?
Leinster v Munster, Connacht's quality, what next for Ulster?
The remarkable rise of JGP, who wins the final, and URC play-off preview
Gibson-Park shines as Leinster march into another final
Leo cools the hype and Aussie rugby bounces back
Ben Healy's departure unfortunate but not a 'mistake', and does hyping young players like Prendergast even matter?
What it's like to be a professional rugby analyst
Nienaber and Fardy back in Irish rugby, and a very happy URC weekend
Leinster should own their advantages, Toulouse get their dream semi, and URC preview
Eddie's Wallabies, speedy Super Rugby, and Leinster's challenge
Leinster rule Irish rugby, Munster must spend, Connacht crash out
Leinster and Ulster go again, plus Munster’s opportunity
Munster's blip, Connacht's class, and Leinster's thriller
Irish Rugby's Mount Rushmore, player of the Six Nations, Irish coaches
Two Grand Slams in 24 hours and how Irish rugby can get even better
Ireland are Grand Slam champions!
Stephen Jones says this is the best Ireland team ever
The unprecedented madness of Murrayfield, Dupont might already be the GOAT, and were Italy complacent?
An Irish win right up there with the best of them
Irish arrogance, Finn's form, and the threats Ireland have to worry about
Savea's gesture, the Scottish threat, and a fitting farewell to Tom Tierney
Ireland's defence, the All Blacks job, and Owen Farrell's kicking
Good and bad by Ireland, Scotland's attack, and England go full Borthwick
Italy 20-34 Ireland - Reaction live from Rome
Irish rugby's coaching failings, Super Rugby kick-off, and Six Nations preview
Berch's insight into Welsh chaos and an all-Leinster Ireland team
Lowe's left foot, France's failings, and Super Rugby laws
Grand Slam on, Doris bosses, controversial calls, and Finn's Scots
Post-match pod: Grand Slam dream is still alive after French win
Ireland v France live preview show with Sean O'Brien
The view from France and how Ireland can beat les Bleus
Ireland silence Cardiff, Italy scare France, Scotland shred England
Ireland mostly impress in bonus-point win over Wales
Scandal in Welsh Rugby and Gatland's selection for Ireland clash
Beware the Gats bounce, how to beat France, and who will win the Six Nations?
Cooney for Scotland, who is Ireland's 12, and the RFU's tackle height law
How real are the Aki-Munster links, Ringrose's functional brilliance, and Ulster turn the corner
Carbery out, Byrne and Crowley in: Jonny Holland on Ireland's Six Nations selection
Eddie's back, Rowntree's biggest intangible impact, and possible Aki issues
Disciplinary nonsense, 'creativity' needed in Munster's front-row hunt, and provinces' preview
Leinster find a way, Ulster's pain persists, Munster's squad building
Who starts at 10 for Ireland if Sexton doesn't make it back for Wales?
Scotsman Healy wins it for Munster, Ulster collapse, Leinster roll on
Toolan's end-of-year projections for 2023: A detailed look at what the provinces and Ireland should expect to achieve in the new year
Munster improvements continue, don't judge Gloucester, and life's a pitch for Ulster
Eddie Jones to OZ, John Ryan to NZ, and Champions Cup review
Leinster make statement, Ulster look mentally scarred, and Crowley to 12?
Provinces switch focus to Europe and what next for Eddie Jones?
Leinster give Ulster a beatdown and Munster move up a gear
How to fix rugby and should Ireland be worried about their World Cup pool?
Munster get momentum, Eddie under big pressure, Gats to rescue Wales?
What the hell is going on in Welsh rugby?
Grading Ireland's November, the Nic White incident, and which country would you like to be going into '23?
Byrne's big cojones get Ireland over the line against the Wallabies
The Australian view from ex-Wallabies and Ulster lock Justin Harrison
Ireland-Fiji: it wasn't all bad... Plus, is Rassie becoming a problem for the game?
Farrell's scrappy Ireland score five tries against Fiji
Hugh Cahill: A life calling rugby
Coombes' challenge, Crowley's rise, and Aussie agony against France
How Ireland won the most physical game Berch has ever seen
Ireland 19-16 South Africa: Post-match reaction pod
Ireland vs South Africa preview LIVE from the Harcourt Hotel
The South African view and how Ireland will be tested on Saturday
Murray's 100th, Crowley's the man, Ulster's maul, McKee to Munster?
Rugby's financial crisis, 'bullsh** values', and the urgent need to Grow The Game
Leinster's wastefulness, the Kleyn incident, Connacht's mini-Bundee
A message from Gav
Leinster's direction, Ulster's bouncebackability, and why Munster should go the Arsenal route
Worthwhile or worthless? Emerging Ireland tour review
Sexton's ref chat, Munster nearing crisis, Connacht step up
Alarming news for rugby, and what Connacht need to do to beat Munster
Leinster's big-game grit, Munster's malaise, and Connacht's worries
Changing Schmidt's mind, and why rugby players still find it difficult to talk openly
Where to even start with Munster, and Welsh rugby's potential Premiership defection
Lancaster leaving Leinster and members mail bag on Emerging Ireland
Munster's growing pains and green shoots, Leinster's fright in Italy
Why Raynal was right; how does McCloskey have only six caps?; and Emerging Ireland RWC bolters
Munster's new boardroom appointment, and is professional rugby living on borrowed time?
NZ & SA roar back, and more kneejerk bollocksology from the lads
Koroibete’s the boy, Cheika’s Pumas bare their teeth, and Japan tour reflections
Ireland's young guns shine in remarkable comeback win over Japan
Schmidt and Ryan transform All Blacks, Argentina do a RWC 2015 on depleted Australia
South Africa still the apex predators, more NZ woe, and Michael Hooper is the man
Basking in Ireland's victory and summer rugby round-up
Ireland's legendary stand, and Israel Dagg on rugby's existential crisis in NZ
Ireland's greatest ever achievement? Farrell's men make history
Ireland's superpower, 'deliberate' knock-ons, and hailing the great Georgia
Good times rolling for Ireland as they beat the Māori All Blacks
How Ireland beat the All Blacks to set up a thrilling Series decider
Ireland beat New Zealand to blow test wide open
Life on tour with Peter O’Reilly of The Sunday Times
Hope for Ireland, Rennie's resilient Wallabies, Boks break Welsh hearts
The Kiwi take from Dave Dillon, Garry Doyle in NZ, and how to deepen Irish rugby's talent pool
Ireland's chastening day in Auckland as All Blacks land big first blow
Rugby Weekly Live - post Māori All Blacks loss review and rest of Tour preview.
Joe Schmidt versus Ireland
Crusaders assistant Tamati Ellison: making Super Rugby champs, working with 'Razor' and Goodman, and NZ-Ireland
Long live Dobbo's lunatic Stormers, Burns' World Cups come good, and a summer of pressure for Jones and Foster
Mannie Libbok's conversion strands Darren Cave in Cape Town
The South Africans had their own interpretation of 'adding to the competition'
Auckland Blues defence coach Craig McGrath on Schmidt's essays, manipulating attacks, and Super Rugby semi
Leinster bring the end of Wilson's reign, Ulster are just better than Munster, and The Great JVG
You don't win a Champions Cup going 3-6-9; plus URC and Super Rugby QF previews
Leinster's plans go awry as ROG begins to build something special at La Rochelle.
How the Champions Cup final will be won
Leinster's kids embarrass Munster, and Ulster are well and truly back
How are the All Blacks shaping up for the series against Ireland?
Sexy Leinster, Johnny the boss, Molony's progress, and ROG's lads
Irish refereeing with Johnny Lacey and AIL winning with Dylan Donnellan
Penalty shoot-outs, raucous crowds, big scrums, and impressive young guns
Last-gasp drama, Soroka soars, Munster on a march, Connacht collapse
Bolters for All Blacks tour, future of the URC, and perks of the job
Leamy to Munster, Leinster's TMO woe, Connacht's grit, and pros v amateurs
The next Ireland wing, JOD levels up, URC race, and Schmidt's Blues influence
Thomond thrills, Leinster just too good, and Ulster dealt a big dose of heartbreak
Rassie's traffic lights, how to maul, and coaching Connacht - the Dewald Senekal interview
A thrilling western, Baloucoune's next level, and Rowntree set to take reins at Munster
Toner's clearout, Carbery at 15, stopping Dupont, and red cards galore
Leinster brilliance, Munster dysfunction, and would ROG accept a knighthood?
Big Super Rugby chat, and should Coombes start lock against Leinster?
Ulster robbed in SA, don't blame Carty, and Ireland begin new era with defeat
Inside the Munster academy, scouting Ireland, rugby's disciplinary mess
Magical days in Dublin, Cork, Paris and Cardiff; and has time caught up with Eddie Jones?
The Will Genia interview, Ireland's identity, and beating Scotland
Celebrate your 'W's, a scrummaging education from Berch, and an Ulster transfer scoop
Ireland bag a bonus-point win after coming through a scare at Twickers
Sexton's contract, England analysis, leading elbows, Super Rugby thrills
Casey's pass, Connacht's D, Leinster's Mick, Ulster's 15, and Twickers
Law book chaos, Lowry's delight, France march on, how good are England?
Lowe is back, Zebo keeps scoring, Irish clean sweep, and Super Rugby returns!
Ireland's regrets, France's smarts, Joey's big start, and the Irish U20s on top
Should Ireland have gone to the corner? Farrell's men come up short in Paris
Mack's the man, the Paris plan, England's pain, and U20 sync
Dominant Ireland get Six Nations bid rolling with bonus-point win
7s stars, the shot clock, a non-red card, and all of the province's URC action
Sexton's death stares, Healy = Larkham, Connacht draw Leinster, and Ulster's task
Leinster's rout, Munster's late show, Ulster's youth, and Connacht's heartbreak
Munster stand up and fight as Ulster let a big chance slip
Carty's form: an Andy Farrell long game? Plus Hume v Ringrose, and Munster stink the gaff out
Munster's magic in Coventry, Hume stars for Ulster, Connacht and Leinster win
Dan Sheehan delight, Leinster let loose, Ulster's comedown
Classy, clinical Connacht and Ulster's upset of Leinster in Dublin
All hail Tadhg Furlong, Ireland's clean sweep, and Allez les Bleus!
Ireland complete an impressive clean sweep of their Autumn Nations Series
How Ireland beat the All Blacks with Kurt McQuilkin and Eoin Toolan
Ireland have beaten the All Blacks again on a magic night in Dublin
Ireland's attack fires, Lowe's big influence, and what the Kiwis bring
Ireland blow Japan away on Johnny's 100th cap
Sexton's 100th, Japan's attack, and the All Blacks' brilliance
Coaching in South Africa with Noel McNamara, Connacht's big win, Munster woe
Thomond Park thriller, luckless Addison, and Leinster's pack
Snyman sickener, Munster momentum, and the class of Quins
A Truly Great Test, Connacht's tour de force, and sloppy Leinster
Leinster shine, Munster's returns, and no World Cup for Ireland
Morné Steyn does it again as the Boks overcome the Lions
A brutal Boklash sends the Lions series into deciding Test
The Lions land a huge first blow with victory over Boks
Conan and Beirne shine in final Lions Test team audition
The Lions tour gets real as Rassie's men bring the heat
Ireland hammer the US and the Lions run in 71 versus the Sharks
Lions blast past Sharks, Covid chaos, and impressive Ireland U20s
Ireland survive a scare from Japan and positive signs for the Lions
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Irish impress as Lions win but AWJ's tour is over
Ireland reach the Olympics, U20 potential, and Quins' stunning comeback
Farrell's latest Ireland squad, a penalty shoot-out, and skillful forwards
Fire, Glasgow aggro, George Best, and Ian Poulter
A very mixed Munster, Connacht's inconsistency, and the Aussies finally win
Woe for ROG, Richie Mo'unga on fire, and experiences in Japan
A fiery affair in Limerick, James Ryan roars, and Trans-Tasman thrills
Rainbow Cup, O’Connor’s Red-emption, Mo’unga magic
Clock in the red: Extra Lions chat/mailbag with Berch
Stephen Ferris on the weekend's disappointment, and questions with no answers
Captain's challenges, Papa's big impact, and Ireland hit their target
Ireland flounder against France, captain's challenges, and Allez Sweets!
Leinster's tour de force, Ireland wallop Wales, Ulster's cup rugby
To dare is Toulouse, get Lowry in green, and more ROGs in rugby please
Leinster widen the gap and Munster fail to fire a shot
Ireland's benchmark, Henshaw the Lion, fireworks in Paris
Ireland dominate Eddie Jones' England as Farrell era hits a high
Ireland's standouts, dull attack, the Lowe dilemma, and England next
Late drama as Sexton's shot sees Ireland past the Scots
Interpros review, red-card mania, and result paramount for Ireland
What Ireland learned in Rome, crazy referee calls, and France's burst bubble
Ireland get back to winning ways in Rome
Unchanged Ireland, provinces on top, and interesting law trials
Catt's attack, Ireland's defence, and a madcap Murrayfield match
Ireland fall to France in second Six Nations defeat
What went wrong for Ireland, the positives, and the Dupont Show
Ireland off to a losing start in Cardiff
Ireland to win the Six Nations, JJ's drop goal, and the Byrne/Frawley axis
Ireland's Six Nations squad, Leinster's big win, and Connacht's woes
Members mailbag special
THAT Connacht scrum, Leinster's variety, and traditional Munster
The giants of Connacht, Munster's grit, Ulster's frustration, Leinster's loss
Coetzee’s exit, Madigan’s class, and life in Japanese rugby
Munster's evolution, Ulster's agony, and all the European action
Ireland's tough draw, Leinster's total rugby, and all the European action
Ireland's bright sparks, despair for les Bleus, and fixing rugby's big problem
Farrell's Ireland lacking in detail and body language, England keep kicking
‘Look into my eyes, Murray... Do you see hope?’
The Lowe show, Sexton's injury, and DO cry for me Argentina
The game changes in Australia, the future of Super Rugby, and Eoin's autumn wishlist
Sexton, Stockdale, and where it went wrong for Ireland in Paris
Ireland's offloads, jackals and chop tackles, plus Dupont's les Bleus
BOD’s plan, plus the lads on Stockdale 15, Murray’s start, and Connors/POM
Ben Healy's cojones, Ulster young guns deliver, and Connacht's classy attack
The Irish Abroad have a very good weekend as Racing and Exeter advance
Leinster out-scouted by Sarries, Ulster miss a chance, and Stockdale's troubles
Leinster's blue wall, Toulouse and Sarries next up, and the new-look Wallabies
Same old Munster, self-belief from Ulster, and pure rugby joy in NZ
A madcap match at the Aviva, Leinster roll on, and Boks for the Six Nations?
A rugby nation once again.
Irish rugby returns, SOB back in action, and big defence Down Under
Crusaders flourish under pressure, Jordie's genius and one-sided matches in Australia
The Axel-esque No 8, James Ryan's injury, and an Aussie classic
Crusaders finally crumble and Beauden Barrett's best position
Australians give middle finger to NZ’s Super Rugby ‘Aratipu’ review
The Big One in NZ, Mo'unga Mo Problems, and the return of Western Force
The next wave of Wallabies, Will Jordan's on fire, and all the Super Rugby
Barrett’s two right feet, Crusaders’ swamp clinic, and Gatland’s Chiefs under pressure
The next great All Blacks, complete Crusaders, and breakdown trends
RUGBY IS BACK! Super Rugby Aotearoa gets going.
Rugby in the USA: The Greg McWilliams interview
Performance analysis with Munster: The George Murray interview
They don't know who I am, so you have to start from scratch
Working with Zebo, Russell, Vakatawa and co. The Mike Prendergast interview
James Coughlan interview: Coaching defence and working with the French.
Listener mailbag special
What the hell is going on in Australian rugby?
Electric Gilroy, metronomic Pienaar, and McLaughlin's masterclass in Thomond
8 December 2013: The day Connacht stunned Toulouse
The Miracle Match, the lost gameplan, and 'what kind of f***ing place is this?'
Hickie's wonder try, Felipe the magician, flaky Freddie Michalak
Ireland's best XV of the 21st century - the back five
Ireland’s best XV of the 21st century - back row and half backs
Ireland’s best XV of the 21st century - the tight five
England's might, seeing red, and Scotland stopping the Slam
Emergency pod: Ireland's trip to Paris has been postponed
Eddie's foot-and-mouth memories
England out-think Ireland, the need for a second playmaker & les Bleus march on
That felt like 2019...
England v Ireland: Team talking points for the Triple Crown decider
Farrell's Ireland flourish, Calcutta Cup kick-fest, and France show truer colours
Post-Wales win reaction
Ireland v Wales: Breaking down Andy Farrell's matchday 23
Encouraging signs from Ireland, allez les Bleus, and Wales' stroll in the park
Post-Scotland win reaction
Murray phones in Andy Farrell's starters from a wet Portugal
Sarries and a joke of a Premiership season, Larmour v Addison, and Napoleon Dynamite Casey
La discothèque parisienne
The doctor, the hooker and a busy weekend
Connacht heartbreakers, Munster's grind, and Leinster light up Northampton
Munster’s weird draw, Cooney’s coupe de grâce, and be very afraid of Leinster
Ulster's ideal win, Munster's glimpses of expansion, Connacht are incredible, and Kelleher for Ireland?
Power and pressure delivers World Cup for South Africa
Gatland goes with grace, Felix in the final as South Africa squeeze beyond Wales
A surfer dude, intuitive English attack and the havoc wrought on the All Blacks
The Big Murray Mailbag
Brave Blossoms bow out, Irish journalists too
Ireland crash out of the World Cup
World Cup heartache, Chicago, the afterlife - Jamie Heaslip interview
A date with destiny
A dose of unbridled Ireland-NZ optimism for the WhatsApp group, and a look into Japan's rugby future
Owens' potential influence, and why Ireland should move on from the Aki situation
Samoa snap reaction: Aki's red, Larmour's star turn and rested opposition
Pitch battles, a typhoon and Samoa
Scots set up suspenseful weekend, nervy Rassie, and can Ireland actually win a QF?
Farrell leads way on tackle technique, Hagibis diverts its course, and Murray's World Cup wall chart
Not just handling errors: Is this in danger of petering out for Ireland?
On a scale of 1-10, how shagged are Ireland?
Sexton returns for Russia - but where's Robbie Henshaw?
Sexton returns for Russia - but where's Robbie Henshaw?
Ireland injury update, Wales' thrilling win over Australia and Murray's Airbnb problems
Ireland stunned by Japan
Fukuroi mayor's grá for Ireland, Japan match preview, and Murray's music corner
Why Uruguay's is the greatest RWC upset ever, and is Felix's SA link-up that big a deal?
Why Uruguay's is the greatest RWC upset ever, and is Felix's SA link-up that big a deal?
The latest from the ground on Ireland's injuries, Japanese confidence, and Murray's restaurant woes
The42 Rugby Weekly Extra: Post-Scotland with Murray Kinsella
Live at Liberty Hall: Rugby World Cup preview with James Lowe & Scott Fardy