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1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

Munster find their groove in exciting URC play-off race

7

How Connacht have become a powerful force under Stuart Lancaster

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

What a championship

18

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland

19

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

20

What a weekend

21

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 27-17 Wales

22

Ireland team to face Wales: reaction

23

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

24

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

25

One of the great days at Twickenham

26

SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland

27

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

28

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

29

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 20-13 Italy

30

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

31

SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland

32

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

33

France v Ireland/Six Nations preview

34

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

35

Leinster edge a bigtime occasion at Connacht, and Berch's picks in key positional battles for Paris

36

Ireland squad reaction and peering ahead to Paris

37

Munster crash out, Leinster still battling, and can Ulster win the Challenge Cup?

38

Ciarán and Gav predict Andy Farrell's 23 to face France, and pick their own

39

Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon

40

Champions Cup preview, Connacht's D, and policing the breakdown

41

Ward bros and Ulster trounce muddled Munster; Leinster satisfy their need for speed against Connacht

42

Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine transfer chat

43

Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead

44

Leinster-Ulster preview, and 'Moment of the Year' for 2025

45

Leinster claw it back against Tigers, and potential new areas of focus for officials in 2026 Six Nations

46

Leinster's defence, Munster's self-sabotage, and Connacht's long journey

47

Champions Cup/Challenge Cup review

48

Why Bath are Champions Cup contenders, World Cup draw, and securing Pro D2 broadcast rights with Tim Cocker

49

Munster’s first defeat, Postlethwaite looks a star, and Connacht beat up the Sharks

50

Ire-SA scrum masterclass with James Tracy, Nienaber's tenability, and blowback from Monday's ref talk

51

Springboks massacre Ireland's scrum, Matthew Carley is not the story, and Andy Farrell's career-biggest challenge

52

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 13-24 South Africa

53

James Tracy on South Africa's threats and Ireland's potential opportunities

54

Impressive Ireland tune up for Springboks showdown

55

Ireland 46-19 Australia: Post-match reaction pod

56

Irish brain farts, pass accuracy, and green shoots

57

Ireland's confidence, POC's lineout, and Wallabies week

58

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 41-10 Japan

59

James Tracy on Ireland's lineout and scrum frustrations in Chicago

60

Ireland/All Blacks review

61

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 13-26 New Zealand

62

The Chicago experience and the New Zealand perspective

63

Ireland-All Blacks week begins and URC review

64

Should Leinster be concerned, or did they just need a kick up the arse?

65

Munster become the hunters, Ulster pull off huge win in Durban, and familiar Connacht frustration

66

The Big Leinster-Munster Preview

67

Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival, and Leinster and Munster tee up Croker showdown

68

Interpros in America, Welsh uncertainty, and the future of the URC with CEO Martin Anayi

69

Improved Leinster pay for slow start, McMillan learns more about Munster, and Rugby Championship review

70

Munster's lineout and other tweaks under McMillan, and Chile reach RWC

71

Connacht and Munster impress under new coaches, while Leinster require immediate bounce-back

72

The Big Provincial Preview

73

Ireland's World Cup exit, and what comes next

74

Ireland look to quarter-final after tough day against Black Ferns

75

Attacking verve and defensive concerns

76

Ireland answer plenty of questions in opening win over Japan

77

Lions tour reflections, and what Andy Farrell will take back to Ireland

78

Murray's sing-song in Sydney and Furlong's incredible Lions record

79

How the Lions won an epic, and should Wallabies feel aggrieved by 'the incident'

80

Keenan heroics secure Lions' series win

81

REACTION: Lions XV named as Ringrose ruled out

82

The tourists survive a scare vs First Nations & Pasifika XV

83

First Test analysis, second Test selection calls, and the Wallabies' underperformance

84

Australia 19-27 Lions: Post-match reaction pod

85

Wallabies v Lions, first Test preview

86

Lions XV to face Australia | Ireland beat poor Portugal

87

AUNZ 0 - 48 Lions: The tourists come to life

88

Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Another mixed bag performance from the tourists

89

Lions name team for Test rehearsal, Wallabies quietly pleased with Fiji win, and Baird stands out for Ireland

90

Waratahs 10-21 Lions: The tourists get punched in the face

91

Reds-Lions reaction, and who are the nailed-on Test starters after three games?

92

Lions move onto Reds without Tomos Williams, Jack Willis dominates classic Top 14 final, and Ireland gear up for Georgia

93

REACTION: Eight-try Lions beat Force

94

Ciarán and Gav's ridiculously early Lions 23s for the first Test in Brisbane

95

Lions-Argentina reflections and analysis, the most Crusaders title win ever, and Top 14 final predictions

96

Prendergast's intent, O'Brien's clearout, and Leinster's D

97

Leinster boss the Bulls, Baird shines, Conan leads by example

98

Leinster v Bulls: the scrum battle, the opportunities for each side, and the chance to shut people up

99

Leinster haters, Prendergast's form, and the URC final

100

Rugby's financial crisis: How do we give the game a more prosperous future?

101

Connacht’s Stu coup, Munster’s Durban drama, and Leinster’s foggy win over Scarlets

102

Leinster-Scarlets/Sharks-Munster look-ahead, plus main-character Pollock

103

Pulse-checking the Champions Cup final, UBB's glory, and Saints' rise

104

Thursday night 6N: are fans getting shafted? Plus Ulster's big signing, Munster's lineout, and Leinster's Scarlets lesson

105

Munster's hopes, Leinster's response, and Ireland 7s fallout

106

Will this young Ulster generation actually be good enough to compete?

107

Vintage POM, Connacht’s strategy after a miserable season, and how rugby’s free agency works behind the scenes

108

15 Irish call-ups, the unlucky few, and catching Lions Fever despite an interminable ceremony in London

109

Making sense of Leinster's underperformance, and Bordeaux add mettle to the magic

110

Leinster v Northampton/Bordeaux v Toulouse previews and predictions

111

AIL magic offsets the misery of a bad weekend for the provinces and Ireland women

112

Sheehan's speed, Munster's matrix, Millard's map, Ulster's farewells

113

Tommy O'Brien might be better than we thought, Munster fall victim to another URC sideline shambles, and Connacht break hearts but stay alive

114

Rieko signs for Leinster, Wilkins steps down, Munster's lineout mess

115

Jordie's brilliance, Munster's regrets, and Connacht's collapse

116

Leinster's KBA, Crowley's drop, and Coombes' block

117

A special day in La Rochelle, Ulster maintain momentum in defeat, and Leinster's Death Star rugby

118

Munster's opportunity against La Rochelle, Leinster make a splash, and JT proposes a new law

119

Casey and Crowley's class, Ulster's comeback, and Leinster's edge

120

Murray and JT pick their personal Lions 23s, plus reaction to Farrell's coaching announcement

121

Wild weekend in the URC, worrying defence, encouraging signs for Ireland Women

122

Six Nations Review: Ireland's good and bad, France's unique attack, and Lions look-ahead

123

Jack Crowley's future, Ireland's disappointment, defending the refs

124

Assessing the damage after France's dazzling victory over Ireland

125

Ireland 27-42 France | Post-match reaction podcast

126

French fishing, 7/1 risks, and Ireland's set-piece strikes

127

French frustration with Ringrose suspension, ROG's crisis, URC review, and previewing the big one

128

Ireland's scrum, 20-minute red cards, and kicking class

129

The good and bad from Ireland's win in Wales, and how intimidating a prospect are the French?

130

Wales 18-27 Ireland | Post-match reaction podcast

131

How exactly did Welsh rugby end up here, and what's the best way out of it?

132

Humphreys’ biggest challenge: strengthening ‘the other three’ provinces without weakening Leinster

133

Paulie's lineout D, Sexton's influence, Easterby's Ireland

134

Impressive Ireland inflict more misery on the Scots; England pull off great win/France absolutely botch it

135

REACTION: Ireland record bonus-point win vs Scotland

136

Ireland's 100% lineout, winning scraps, and pass quality

137

Ireland restore feel-good factor, Borthwick's gamble backfires, and Full Contact S2

138

Ireland 27-22 England: Post-match pod

139

Where can England hurt Ireland, and where can Ireland hurt England?

140

Six Nations preview & URC review

141

What are Munster 'very good' at and what are Munster 'very poor' at?

142

Leinster turn on style, Jack Crowley is back, and a wild weekend in Europe

143

Ireland's squad, Leinster's D, and closing out a game

144

Leinster and Munster win two belting Champions Cup ties, and thoughts on the Hansen verdict

145

A Munster-Sarries shootout, getting around LAR's lineout defence, and Ireland squad bolters

146

What to make of La Rochelle, Harry Byrne's roadmap, and Sarries' evolution in the 'jouer' Premiership

147

New Year Preview: Ireland's three-peat chances, provinces in URC/Europe, Lions in OZ, & Women's RWC

148

Ulster's young men stand up, and can Leinster's boa constrictors choke out a Toulouse in their current guise?

149

Mack's gripe, Top 14 salaries, wins for Leinster and Munster

150

Leinster's phase v transition attack, Munster's scrum misfortune, and who backs up JGP for Ireland

151

Irish rugby's lineout failings, provinces' mixed European fortunes, and the trouble with the Champions Cup

152

Van der Flier the student, scrum cadence, and Munster’s top job

153

Leinster’s superstars, Munster’s grit, and a tough day for Ulster

154

Ireland's lineout, reasons for optimism, and the Champions Cup

155

Ireland's bright spots and worries, and a big week for the provinces

156

Ireland 22-19 Australia: Post-match reaction pod

157

Preparing to face Schmidt, Ireland's midfield dilemma, and JT's thoughts on 10

158

Ireland's number 10, inter-provincial moves, and Joe's Wallabies

159

Ireland 52-17 Fiji - Post-match reaction LIVE from the Aviva Stadium

160

Ireland debuts, Prendergast at 10, and facing the Fijians

161

Ireland's next evolution, succession at 10, and all the autumn action

162

Prendergast's chance, Ireland's fix-ups, and Felipe's Pumas

163

How worried should Ireland be, Pumas threat, and Wallabies ignite

164

Ireland fail to avenge World Cup exit vs New Zealand

165

Ireland v New Zealand preview: selection calls, set-piece analysis, and another seismic battle

166

All Blacks in town, England's endgame, Munster's big night

167

Graham Rowntree departs Munster: What the hell, and who takes over next?

168

Analysing Farrell's November squad, Sexton's return, and what it's like to be called up by Ireland

169

A brilliant Leinster win, Munster’s lineout shambles, and it's time to talk about Jacob Stockdale

170

Munster's 14-man fiasco, how to actually defend a lineout, and the Ulster-Connacht maul battle

171

Lightning Leinster, Munster's misfortune, and Ulster-Connacht does what it said on the tin

172

Leinster-Munster/Ulster-Connacht preview, and examining World Rugby's new law trials

173

Munster correct their course for Croker, let's celebrate the good rugby books, and Lancaster's Racing struggles

174

Sexton v Ioane, Conan to Racing, and McFlurryGate

175

Ireland stun the Kiwis, Munster's malaise, and Connacht's comeback

176

Max Deegan's potential breakout, Leinster's 'D', and what it's like to get melted by Courtney Lawes

177

Thomond thriller, Ulster's future internationals, and Tector enters the chat

178

Emerging Ireland squad reaction, Leinster & Connacht season previews

179

Munster's credentials, Ulster's hopes, and Ireland Women impress

180

Springboks evolve, Wallabies collapse, and Felix Jones pulls an early-stage Larry David on England

181

Clutch Frawley, captain Doris, and an Andy Farrell masterclass

182

Post-match pod: Ireland tie series after biblical battle with the Boks

183

Boks bask in afterglow, SA's U20 struggles, and Ireland's relationship with refs

184

Brown-inspired Boks catch Ireland on the hop, fixing the loosehead depth issue, and the next Irish captain

185

Post-match pod: Error-strewn Ireland pay price against superior Springboks

186

The Boks' bombastic build-up, Farrell's big selection calls, and how Ireland can win the first Test

187

Toulouse - the Dupont of teams? Plus Ireland U20s take step forward, and Loftus looms closer

188

JT on Leinster's scrum/Slimani, 'sleeping giants' Munster, and Farrell's biggest challenge

189

Glasgow's glory, Toulouse and UBB into Top 14 final, Ireland concerns

190

Assessing Ireland's squad for South Africa, new Springboks, and the Sevens summer

191

Well, at least it's not an Irish golf podcast

192

Emerging Ireland, Sam Prendergast's wow moments, and URC semis

193

Leinster overwhelm depleted Ulster, Munster's comfort in defence, and semi-final look-ahead

194

Munster's home run, Leinster's best signing, Izzy for Ireland

195

Prendergast's potential, Munster on top, and Izuchukwu impresses

196

James Tracy's in-depth review, Dupont's genius, a stunning final

197

The questions Leinster will ask themselves after Toulouse's thrilling win

198

The view from Toulouse, Leinster's selection calls, and Zebo calls time

199

Ulster stand up, Munster's attack nears new heights, and Connacht's budgetary conundrum

200

Beefed-up boost for Leinster, Murphy gets Ulster gig, World Rugby's laws

201

Munster and Leinster flex muscles, and Ulster go to the market

202

How to stop JGP, why Molony should start the final, and Frawley's best position

203

Why Leinster 'stopped playing', credit to Saints, and Berch goes early with a bold final prediction

204

Leinster v Northampton at Croke Park: The Big Preview

205

Munster's SA swagger, give Richie Murphy the job, and Ireland take a big step forward

206

Murray gets a glimpse of Connacht's future, a defence of Kitshoff, and URC preview

207

Berch answers his critics, Munster storm Fort Loftus, and the AIL goes from strength to strength

208

Jordie Barrett's move, central contract conundrum, and the La Rochelle rivalry/hatred with James Tracy

209

Leinster have that dog in 'em, Connacht's weird errors, and Ireland women's 57-point swing

210

The view from La Rochelle, Murray's microscopic preview, and Munster positives

211

Leinster v La Rochelle V, and how do Munster return to Europe's top table?

212

Munster's meaty challenge, Leinster's big moments, and trophy chances

213

Leinster's scramble D, Connacht's sore loss, and signs of hope for Ulster?

214

Eoin’s farewell, and a look-ahead to Ireland v Italy

215

More questions than answers for Ulster, and is it time to give more priority to the provinces?

216

Next steps in Ireland's evolution, the pros & cons of the new law trials, and Ulster's personnel changes

217

2024 Six Nations review

218

Ireland 17-13 Scotland: Post-match reaction pod

219

Eoin's friends in high places, 6N Super Saturday look-ahead, and Kissy's Reds impress

220

Frisch problems at Munster, how England beat Ireland, and Italy stun Typical Scotland in Rome

221

England 23-22 Ireland: Post-match pod

222

What makes Irish schools rugby so special?

223

How England-Ireland will be won and lost, irrepressible Chiefs, and Hawaiian Super Rugby franchise?

224

Snyman a league above, Ulster still too soft, and English discontent ahead of Ireland

225

Farrell’s selection dilemma and Super Rugby’s gumshield drama

226

Ireland better on second viewing, and Dupont runs amok while France nose-dive

227

Ireland 31-7 Wales: Post-match reaction pod

228

McFarland reaches the end at Ulster, and a big Super Rugby 2024 preview

229

Life without Keenan, new-look Wales, and the URC action

230

James Lowe: the world's best left wing? And a simple solution to the Scotland-France TMO controversy

231

Leave Crowley alone, Aviva atmosphere, and rants about grey areas

232

Ireland 36-0 Italy: Post-match reaction podcast

233

Ireland's attacking variety, Keenan v prime Kearney, and weekend preview

234

Big Joe, French woe, and two Grand Slams in a row?

235

C'était énorme: Ireland blast France out of the Stade Velodrome

236

Ireland's attack without Sexton, solving the Rebels' $9m debt, and Schmidt's first steps in OZ

237

Bernard Jackman's Six Nations preview

238

McFarland's future, POM contractual balls-up, and Joe McCarthy to start v France?

239

Captain POM, assessing Farrell's 6N squad, and Champions Cup preview

240

Munster back to life, Ulster disappoint, and Leinster's big guns fire

241

Who replaces Hansen? Will Munster replace Carbery? And Ireland v France in Champions Cup

242

Central contracts, Ruddock to Wales, and the Dupont law

243

Ulster boss the inter-pros as the Six Nations looms for Ireland

244

World Cups, workloads and bedrooms: The evolution of sports science in rugby

245

McCarthy-inspired Leinster grind out another Thomond win, and Ulster edge improving Connacht

246

NIQ rules, Carbery's future, and Christmas interpros preview

247

How Nienaber has 'blown away' Leinster's players, Ulster stand up, and Berch on RG Snyman

248

Toolan's thoughts on La-Rochelle Leinster, and a typical-looking 'Munster game' at Exeter

249

Leinster win a vicious battle in La Rochelle, and a load of other bad things also happen

250

A pre-Christmas message from Gavan

251

The Big Champions Cup Preview

252

Leinster's late show, Munster's maul, and Ulster worries

253

Munster in your head, Cullen's bench, Connacht's test, Ulster's hotshots

254

A titanic derby in Dublin, classy 10s, defeats for Connacht and Ulster

255

Leinster's revenge mission, Ireland's 10 battle, Aussie rugby latest

256

Munster's classy signing, exciting Irish prospects, and a clean sweep

257

Eoin Toolan picks his Ireland 'A' team and analyses the provinces' first four games

258

Ulster prove a point, Connacht make a bags of it, and France stack the deck for the Olympics

259

Provinces' young guns end the RWC hangover, Munster lose Snyman & Carbery for months, Portugal to face England 'A'

260

Mark Sexton's Connacht influence, Munster's potential lock dynasty, and who will replace Sexton for Ireland?

261

World Cup Review

262

South Africa are World Champions again: Post-match reaction podcast

263

Championship structures and World Cup final preview

264

Protect the scrum at all costs, our days of laughing at England are sadly over, and start Libbok or Pollard?

265

What next for Ireland, how Rassie's mentality monsters beat France, and semi-final preview

266

'This wasn't even cathartic', Sexton and Earls bow out, and Boks produce all-time RWC display

267

Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: Post-match reaction podcast

268

Ireland v New Zealand preview

269

Bring on the All Blacks

270

Ireland 36-14 Scotland: Post-match reaction podcast

271

Fatalism, professionalism, and a little bit of envy: the Ireland-Scotland rugby rivalry, with Tom English

272

Ireland-Scotland preview; 'crisp and clinical' NZ flex muscles ahead of quarters

273

Ireland weaponise their defence and what next for the Wallabies?

274

Ireland edge the Boks in a test — and an occasion — for the ages

275

Ireland 13-8 South Africa: post-match reaction pod

276

Boks lay down the gauntlet, Ireland's likely response, and Drew Mitchell goes after Eddie

277

How Ireland can beat South Africa, and how South Africa can beat Ireland; plus, Fiji's defensive heroics

278

Ireland 59-16 Tonga: post-match reaction pod

279

The Godfather speaks, and should Ireland go full-strength against Tonga?

280

Fiji let it slip, how to navigate the Boks ballistic defence, and Berch vs French bureaucracy

281

Ireland 82-8 Romania: post-match reaction pod

282

Spygate, Irish-rugby begrudgers, and a detailed preview of the weekend's standout pool games

283

Drama follows ROG, more French disruption, and the big RWC preview

284

France's frightening speed and the Springboks' scary bench

285

Samoa/squad-announcement takeaways, below-par Fiji beat England, and Berch's fearless prediction

286

Healy misses out on Ireland's RWC squad

287

Thank God that's over: Ireland 17-13 Samoa post-match pod

288

Sheehan's injury, Farrell's big calls, and RWC contenders warm up

289

Ireland thump England, Keith Earls' special moment and Owen Farrell appeal process

290

Ireland 29-10 England

291

Owen Farrell's tackle, Ntmack's injury, and the Wallabies squad

292

Ireland's wings, standouts against Italy, and World Cup squads

293

Ireland 33-17 Italy

294

Ireland set for Italy, the brilliant Barrett bros, and that Mallía challenge

295

Wallabies' new 10, Fiji to cause RWC shocks, and are Scotland any good?

296

All Blacks are back, Sexton's legacy, Wallabies worries

297

Sexton's hearing, Kleyn's debut, the brilliant Ireland U20s

298

What's it like being a rugby referee?

299

Who is Sexton's second in line? Who backs up Keenan? Predicting Ireland's 33-man World Cup squad

300

The Big Provincial Review, and how Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht are fixed for 2023/24

301

Munster flip every narrative on its head to claim URC glory, while Sarries reign again in England

302

Leinster need one more game-changer, and how Munster can beat the blitz in Cape Town

303

ROG's mentality monsters, Leinster's questions, and growing the URC with CEO Martin Anayi

304

Post-match pod: La Rochelle break Leinster hearts in Champions Cup final

305

Why La Rochelle/Leinster will win the Champions Cup final

306

Munster's last-gasp magic, pressure on Leinster, Connacht's missed chance

307

Leinster's depth, Munster's injuries, Friend to the Reds?

308

Leinster v Munster, Connacht's quality, what next for Ulster?

309

The remarkable rise of JGP, who wins the final, and URC play-off preview

310

Gibson-Park shines as Leinster march into another final

311

Leo cools the hype and Aussie rugby bounces back

312

Ben Healy's departure unfortunate but not a 'mistake', and does hyping young players like Prendergast even matter?

313

What it's like to be a professional rugby analyst

314

Nienaber and Fardy back in Irish rugby, and a very happy URC weekend

315

Leinster should own their advantages, Toulouse get their dream semi, and URC preview

316

Eddie's Wallabies, speedy Super Rugby, and Leinster's challenge

317

Leinster rule Irish rugby, Munster must spend, Connacht crash out

318

Leinster and Ulster go again, plus Munster’s opportunity

319

Munster's blip, Connacht's class, and Leinster's thriller

320

Irish Rugby's Mount Rushmore, player of the Six Nations, Irish coaches

321

Two Grand Slams in 24 hours and how Irish rugby can get even better

322

Ireland are Grand Slam champions!

323

Stephen Jones says this is the best Ireland team ever

324

The unprecedented madness of Murrayfield, Dupont might already be the GOAT, and were Italy complacent?

325

An Irish win right up there with the best of them

326

Irish arrogance, Finn's form, and the threats Ireland have to worry about

327

Savea's gesture, the Scottish threat, and a fitting farewell to Tom Tierney

328

Ireland's defence, the All Blacks job, and Owen Farrell's kicking

329

Good and bad by Ireland, Scotland's attack, and England go full Borthwick

330

Italy 20-34 Ireland - Reaction live from Rome

331

Irish rugby's coaching failings, Super Rugby kick-off, and Six Nations preview

332

Berch's insight into Welsh chaos and an all-Leinster Ireland team

333

Lowe's left foot, France's failings, and Super Rugby laws

334

Grand Slam on, Doris bosses, controversial calls, and Finn's Scots

335

Post-match pod: Grand Slam dream is still alive after French win

336

Ireland v France live preview show with Sean O'Brien

337

The view from France and how Ireland can beat les Bleus

338

Ireland silence Cardiff, Italy scare France, Scotland shred England

339

Ireland mostly impress in bonus-point win over Wales

340

Scandal in Welsh Rugby and Gatland's selection for Ireland clash

341

Beware the Gats bounce, how to beat France, and who will win the Six Nations?

342

Cooney for Scotland, who is Ireland's 12, and the RFU's tackle height law

343

How real are the Aki-Munster links, Ringrose's functional brilliance, and Ulster turn the corner

344

Carbery out, Byrne and Crowley in: Jonny Holland on Ireland's Six Nations selection

345

Eddie's back, Rowntree's biggest intangible impact, and possible Aki issues

346

Disciplinary nonsense, 'creativity' needed in Munster's front-row hunt, and provinces' preview

347

Leinster find a way, Ulster's pain persists, Munster's squad building

348

Who starts at 10 for Ireland if Sexton doesn't make it back for Wales?

349

Scotsman Healy wins it for Munster, Ulster collapse, Leinster roll on

350

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

351

Munster improvements continue, don't judge Gloucester, and life's a pitch for Ulster

352

Eddie Jones to OZ, John Ryan to NZ, and Champions Cup review

353

Leinster make statement, Ulster look mentally scarred, and Crowley to 12?

354

Provinces switch focus to Europe and what next for Eddie Jones?

355

Leinster give Ulster a beatdown and Munster move up a gear

356

How to fix rugby and should Ireland be worried about their World Cup pool?

357

Munster get momentum, Eddie under big pressure, Gats to rescue Wales?

358

What the hell is going on in Welsh rugby?

359

Grading Ireland's November, the Nic White incident, and which country would you like to be going into '23?

360

Byrne's big cojones get Ireland over the line against the Wallabies

361

The Australian view from ex-Wallabies and Ulster lock Justin Harrison

362

Ireland-Fiji: it wasn't all bad... Plus, is Rassie becoming a problem for the game?

363

Farrell's scrappy Ireland score five tries against Fiji

364

Hugh Cahill: A life calling rugby

365

Coombes' challenge, Crowley's rise, and Aussie agony against France

366

How Ireland won the most physical game Berch has ever seen

367

Ireland 19-16 South Africa: Post-match reaction pod

368

Ireland vs South Africa preview LIVE from the Harcourt Hotel

369

The South African view and how Ireland will be tested on Saturday

370

Murray's 100th, Crowley's the man, Ulster's maul, McKee to Munster?

371

Rugby's financial crisis, 'bullsh** values', and the urgent need to Grow The Game

372

Leinster's wastefulness, the Kleyn incident, Connacht's mini-Bundee

373

A message from Gav

374

Leinster's direction, Ulster's bouncebackability, and why Munster should go the Arsenal route

375

Worthwhile or worthless? Emerging Ireland tour review

376

Sexton's ref chat, Munster nearing crisis, Connacht step up

377

Alarming news for rugby, and what Connacht need to do to beat Munster

378

Leinster's big-game grit, Munster's malaise, and Connacht's worries

379

Changing Schmidt's mind, and why rugby players still find it difficult to talk openly

380

Where to even start with Munster, and Welsh rugby's potential Premiership defection

381

Lancaster leaving Leinster and members mail bag on Emerging Ireland

382

Munster's growing pains and green shoots, Leinster's fright in Italy

383

Why Raynal was right; how does McCloskey have only six caps?; and Emerging Ireland RWC bolters

384

Munster's new boardroom appointment, and is professional rugby living on borrowed time?

385

NZ & SA roar back, and more kneejerk bollocksology from the lads

386

Koroibete’s the boy, Cheika’s Pumas bare their teeth, and Japan tour reflections

387

Ireland's young guns shine in remarkable comeback win over Japan

388

Schmidt and Ryan transform All Blacks, Argentina do a RWC 2015 on depleted Australia

389

South Africa still the apex predators, more NZ woe, and Michael Hooper is the man

390

Basking in Ireland's victory and summer rugby round-up

391

Ireland's legendary stand, and Israel Dagg on rugby's existential crisis in NZ

392

Ireland's greatest ever achievement? Farrell's men make history

393

Ireland's superpower, 'deliberate' knock-ons, and hailing the great Georgia

394

Good times rolling for Ireland as they beat the Māori All Blacks

395

How Ireland beat the All Blacks to set up a thrilling Series decider

396

Ireland beat New Zealand to blow test wide open

397

Life on tour with Peter O’Reilly of The Sunday Times

398

Hope for Ireland, Rennie's resilient Wallabies, Boks break Welsh hearts

399

The Kiwi take from Dave Dillon, Garry Doyle in NZ, and how to deepen Irish rugby's talent pool

400

Ireland's chastening day in Auckland as All Blacks land big first blow

401

Rugby Weekly Live - post Māori All Blacks loss review and rest of Tour preview.

402

Joe Schmidt versus Ireland

403

Crusaders assistant Tamati Ellison: making Super Rugby champs, working with 'Razor' and Goodman, and NZ-Ireland

404

Long live Dobbo's lunatic Stormers, Burns' World Cups come good, and a summer of pressure for Jones and Foster

405

Mannie Libbok's conversion strands Darren Cave in Cape Town

406

The South Africans had their own interpretation of 'adding to the competition'

407

Auckland Blues defence coach Craig McGrath on Schmidt's essays, manipulating attacks, and Super Rugby semi

408

Leinster bring the end of Wilson's reign, Ulster are just better than Munster, and The Great JVG

409

You don't win a Champions Cup going 3-6-9; plus URC and Super Rugby QF previews

410

Leinster's plans go awry as ROG begins to build something special at La Rochelle.

411

How the Champions Cup final will be won

412

Leinster's kids embarrass Munster, and Ulster are well and truly back

413

How are the All Blacks shaping up for the series against Ireland?

414

Sexy Leinster, Johnny the boss, Molony's progress, and ROG's lads

415

Irish refereeing with Johnny Lacey and AIL winning with Dylan Donnellan

416

Penalty shoot-outs, raucous crowds, big scrums, and impressive young guns

417

Last-gasp drama, Soroka soars, Munster on a march, Connacht collapse

418

Bolters for All Blacks tour, future of the URC, and perks of the job

419

Leamy to Munster, Leinster's TMO woe, Connacht's grit, and pros v amateurs

420

The next Ireland wing, JOD levels up, URC race, and Schmidt's Blues influence

421

Thomond thrills, Leinster just too good, and Ulster dealt a big dose of heartbreak

422

Rassie's traffic lights, how to maul, and coaching Connacht - the Dewald Senekal interview

423

A thrilling western, Baloucoune's next level, and Rowntree set to take reins at Munster

424

Toner's clearout, Carbery at 15, stopping Dupont, and red cards galore

425

Leinster brilliance, Munster dysfunction, and would ROG accept a knighthood?

426

Big Super Rugby chat, and should Coombes start lock against Leinster?

427

Ulster robbed in SA, don't blame Carty, and Ireland begin new era with defeat

428

Inside the Munster academy, scouting Ireland, rugby's disciplinary mess

429

Magical days in Dublin, Cork, Paris and Cardiff; and has time caught up with Eddie Jones?

430

The Will Genia interview, Ireland's identity, and beating Scotland

431

Celebrate your 'W's, a scrummaging education from Berch, and an Ulster transfer scoop

432

Ireland bag a bonus-point win after coming through a scare at Twickers

433

Sexton's contract, England analysis, leading elbows, Super Rugby thrills

434

Casey's pass, Connacht's D, Leinster's Mick, Ulster's 15, and Twickers

435

Law book chaos, Lowry's delight, France march on, how good are England?

436

Lowe is back, Zebo keeps scoring, Irish clean sweep, and Super Rugby returns!

437

Ireland's regrets, France's smarts, Joey's big start, and the Irish U20s on top

438

Should Ireland have gone to the corner? Farrell's men come up short in Paris

439

Mack's the man, the Paris plan, England's pain, and U20 sync

440

Dominant Ireland get Six Nations bid rolling with bonus-point win

441

7s stars, the shot clock, a non-red card, and all of the province's URC action

442

Sexton's death stares, Healy = Larkham, Connacht draw Leinster, and Ulster's task

443

Leinster's rout, Munster's late show, Ulster's youth, and Connacht's heartbreak

444

Munster stand up and fight as Ulster let a big chance slip

445

Carty's form: an Andy Farrell long game? Plus Hume v Ringrose, and Munster stink the gaff out

446

Munster's magic in Coventry, Hume stars for Ulster, Connacht and Leinster win

447

Dan Sheehan delight, Leinster let loose, Ulster's comedown

448

Classy, clinical Connacht and Ulster's upset of Leinster in Dublin

449

All hail Tadhg Furlong, Ireland's clean sweep, and Allez les Bleus!

450

Ireland complete an impressive clean sweep of their Autumn Nations Series

451

How Ireland beat the All Blacks with Kurt McQuilkin and Eoin Toolan

452

Ireland have beaten the All Blacks again on a magic night in Dublin

453

Ireland's attack fires, Lowe's big influence, and what the Kiwis bring

454

Ireland blow Japan away on Johnny's 100th cap

455

Sexton's 100th, Japan's attack, and the All Blacks' brilliance

456

Coaching in South Africa with Noel McNamara, Connacht's big win, Munster woe

457

Thomond Park thriller, luckless Addison, and Leinster's pack

458

Snyman sickener, Munster momentum, and the class of Quins

459

A Truly Great Test, Connacht's tour de force, and sloppy Leinster

460

Leinster shine, Munster's returns, and no World Cup for Ireland

461

Morné Steyn does it again as the Boks overcome the Lions

462

A brutal Boklash sends the Lions series into deciding Test

463

The Lions land a huge first blow with victory over Boks

464

Conan and Beirne shine in final Lions Test team audition

465

The Lions tour gets real as Rassie's men bring the heat

466

Ireland hammer the US and the Lions run in 71 versus the Sharks

467

Lions blast past Sharks, Covid chaos, and impressive Ireland U20s

468

Ireland survive a scare from Japan and positive signs for the Lions

469

Check out our new video analysis show!

470

Irish impress as Lions win but AWJ's tour is over

471

Ireland reach the Olympics, U20 potential, and Quins' stunning comeback

472

Farrell's latest Ireland squad, a penalty shoot-out, and skillful forwards

473

Fire, Glasgow aggro, George Best, and Ian Poulter

474

A very mixed Munster, Connacht's inconsistency, and the Aussies finally win

475

Woe for ROG, Richie Mo'unga on fire, and experiences in Japan

476

A fiery affair in Limerick, James Ryan roars, and Trans-Tasman thrills

477

Rainbow Cup, O’Connor’s Red-emption, Mo’unga magic

478

Clock in the red: Extra Lions chat/mailbag with Berch

479

Stephen Ferris on the weekend's disappointment, and questions with no answers

480

Captain's challenges, Papa's big impact, and Ireland hit their target

481

Ireland flounder against France, captain's challenges, and Allez Sweets!

482

Leinster's tour de force, Ireland wallop Wales, Ulster's cup rugby

483

To dare is Toulouse, get Lowry in green, and more ROGs in rugby please

484

Leinster widen the gap and Munster fail to fire a shot

485

Ireland's benchmark, Henshaw the Lion, fireworks in Paris

486

Ireland dominate Eddie Jones' England as Farrell era hits a high

487

Ireland's standouts, dull attack, the Lowe dilemma, and England next

488

Late drama as Sexton's shot sees Ireland past the Scots

489

Interpros review, red-card mania, and result paramount for Ireland

490

What Ireland learned in Rome, crazy referee calls, and France's burst bubble

491

Ireland get back to winning ways in Rome

492

Unchanged Ireland, provinces on top, and interesting law trials

493

Catt's attack, Ireland's defence, and a madcap Murrayfield match

494

Ireland fall to France in second Six Nations defeat

495

What went wrong for Ireland, the positives, and the Dupont Show

496

Ireland off to a losing start in Cardiff

497

Ireland to win the Six Nations, JJ's drop goal, and the Byrne/Frawley axis

498

Ireland's Six Nations squad, Leinster's big win, and Connacht's woes

499

Members mailbag special

500

THAT Connacht scrum, Leinster's variety, and traditional Munster

501

The giants of Connacht, Munster's grit, Ulster's frustration, Leinster's loss

502

Coetzee’s exit, Madigan’s class, and life in Japanese rugby

503

Munster's evolution, Ulster's agony, and all the European action

504

Ireland's tough draw, Leinster's total rugby, and all the European action

505

Ireland's bright sparks, despair for les Bleus, and fixing rugby's big problem

506

Farrell's Ireland lacking in detail and body language, England keep kicking

507

‘Look into my eyes, Murray... Do you see hope?’

508

The Lowe show, Sexton's injury, and DO cry for me Argentina

509

The game changes in Australia, the future of Super Rugby, and Eoin's autumn wishlist

510

Sexton, Stockdale, and where it went wrong for Ireland in Paris

511

Ireland's offloads, jackals and chop tackles, plus Dupont's les Bleus

512

BOD’s plan, plus the lads on Stockdale 15, Murray’s start, and Connors/POM

513

Ben Healy's cojones, Ulster young guns deliver, and Connacht's classy attack

514

The Irish Abroad have a very good weekend as Racing and Exeter advance

515

Leinster out-scouted by Sarries, Ulster miss a chance, and Stockdale's troubles

516

Leinster's blue wall, Toulouse and Sarries next up, and the new-look Wallabies

517

Same old Munster, self-belief from Ulster, and pure rugby joy in NZ

518

A madcap match at the Aviva, Leinster roll on, and Boks for the Six Nations?

519

A rugby nation once again.

520

Irish rugby returns, SOB back in action, and big defence Down Under

521

Crusaders flourish under pressure, Jordie's genius and one-sided matches in Australia

522

The Axel-esque No 8, James Ryan's injury, and an Aussie classic

523

Crusaders finally crumble and Beauden Barrett's best position

524

Australians give middle finger to NZ’s Super Rugby ‘Aratipu’ review

525

The Big One in NZ, Mo'unga Mo Problems, and the return of Western Force

526

The next wave of Wallabies, Will Jordan's on fire, and all the Super Rugby

527

Barrett’s two right feet, Crusaders’ swamp clinic, and Gatland’s Chiefs under pressure

528

The next great All Blacks, complete Crusaders, and breakdown trends

529

RUGBY IS BACK! Super Rugby Aotearoa gets going.

530

Rugby in the USA: The Greg McWilliams interview

531

Performance analysis with Munster: The George Murray interview

532

They don't know who I am, so you have to start from scratch

533

Working with Zebo, Russell, Vakatawa and co. The Mike Prendergast interview

534

James Coughlan interview: Coaching defence and working with the French.

535

Listener mailbag special

536

What the hell is going on in Australian rugby?

537

Electric Gilroy, metronomic Pienaar, and McLaughlin's masterclass in Thomond

538

8 December 2013: The day Connacht stunned Toulouse

539

The Miracle Match, the lost gameplan, and 'what kind of f***ing place is this?'

540

Hickie's wonder try, Felipe the magician, flaky Freddie Michalak

541

Ireland's best XV of the 21st century - the back five

542

Ireland’s best XV of the 21st century - back row and half backs

543

Ireland’s best XV of the 21st century - the tight five

544

England's might, seeing red, and Scotland stopping the Slam

545

Emergency pod: Ireland's trip to Paris has been postponed

546

Eddie's foot-and-mouth memories

547

England out-think Ireland, the need for a second playmaker & les Bleus march on

548

That felt like 2019...

549

England v Ireland: Team talking points for the Triple Crown decider

550

Farrell's Ireland flourish, Calcutta Cup kick-fest, and France show truer colours

551

Post-Wales win reaction

552

Ireland v Wales: Breaking down Andy Farrell's matchday 23

553

Encouraging signs from Ireland, allez les Bleus, and Wales' stroll in the park

554

Post-Scotland win reaction

555

Murray phones in Andy Farrell's starters from a wet Portugal

556

Sarries and a joke of a Premiership season, Larmour v Addison, and Napoleon Dynamite Casey

557

La discothèque parisienne

558

The doctor, the hooker and a busy weekend

559

Connacht heartbreakers, Munster's grind, and Leinster light up Northampton

560

Munster’s weird draw, Cooney’s coupe de grâce, and be very afraid of Leinster

561

Ulster's ideal win, Munster's glimpses of expansion, Connacht are incredible, and Kelleher for Ireland?

562

Power and pressure delivers World Cup for South Africa

563

Gatland goes with grace, Felix in the final as South Africa squeeze beyond Wales

564

A surfer dude, intuitive English attack and the havoc wrought on the All Blacks

565

The Big Murray Mailbag

566

Brave Blossoms bow out, Irish journalists too

567

Ireland crash out of the World Cup

568

World Cup heartache, Chicago, the afterlife - Jamie Heaslip interview

569

A date with destiny

570

A dose of unbridled Ireland-NZ optimism for the WhatsApp group, and a look into Japan's rugby future

571

Owens' potential influence, and why Ireland should move on from the Aki situation

572

Samoa snap reaction: Aki's red, Larmour's star turn and rested opposition

573

Pitch battles, a typhoon and Samoa

574

Scots set up suspenseful weekend, nervy Rassie, and can Ireland actually win a QF?

575

Farrell leads way on tackle technique, Hagibis diverts its course, and Murray's World Cup wall chart

576

Not just handling errors: Is this in danger of petering out for Ireland?

577

On a scale of 1-10, how shagged are Ireland?

578

Sexton returns for Russia - but where's Robbie Henshaw?

579

Sexton returns for Russia - but where's Robbie Henshaw?

580

Ireland injury update, Wales' thrilling win over Australia and Murray's Airbnb problems

581

Ireland stunned by Japan

582

Fukuroi mayor's grá for Ireland, Japan match preview, and Murray's music corner

583

Why Uruguay's is the greatest RWC upset ever, and is Felix's SA link-up that big a deal?

584

Why Uruguay's is the greatest RWC upset ever, and is Felix's SA link-up that big a deal?

585

The latest from the ground on Ireland's injuries, Japanese confidence, and Murray's restaurant woes

586

The42 Rugby Weekly Extra: Post-Scotland with Murray Kinsella

587

Live at Liberty Hall: Rugby World Cup preview with James Lowe & Scott Fardy