Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella preview all of this weekend's action in the Six Nations and URC, as well as discussing a few transfers out of Leinster.

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POM haters, Eddie's mind games, stopping France, and Healy's boot

Garry Doyle joins Gavan Casey from Wellington to preview Ireland's decisive third test with the All Blacks.

Garry is of a vintage that he remembers a time when Ireland were incapable of beating virtually any serious entity in world rugby and puts in context the last 22 years, which culminates in a shot a first ever series win in New Zealand tomorrow. 

The lads discuss the likelihood of an Irish win, as well as the uncomfortable hysteria surrounding under-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster.

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Cautious optimism for a date with history in Wellington

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from London Stanstead on his way to La Rochelle for Ulster's pivotal European tie tomorrow. The lads discuss Conor Murray's omission from Munster's matchday 23 to face Northampton in Thomond Park on Saturday, the speed of Munster's training which The42's Murray witnessed first-hand on Tuesday, and Leinster and Connacht's paths to the next stages of their respective European competitions.

Munster go with Casey and Patterson against Saints, but Murray is far from finished

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from the Stadio Olimpico to look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations encounter with an improved Italy.

Italy-Ireland preview from Rome

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella take one last look ahead to Ireland's clash against Scotland this weekend, as Murray brings us some squad news ahead of the fixture.

The Scots await

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to the weekend of URC Rugby as Connacht take on Ulster in the URC quarter-final, Munster travel to Glasgow and Leinster face the Sharks.

The URC quarter-finals preview podcast

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to the URC final in Cape Town, discussing all the latest team news and both teams' journeys to this decider.

Can Munster claim the URC? Or are the Stormers too good?

Murray joins Gav to lay out The 42's plans for the big show in France.

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A pre-RWC message from Murray and Gavan

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella for a trip down memory lane a week out from the start of the World Cup. 

The lads pick their favourites in each category and figure out some of the keys to winning the tournament along the way.

The best World Cup game, greatest upset, top try, and favourite player

After the lengthy build-up up, the Rugby World Cup kicks off today with the blockbuster clash of France versus New Zealand. Our man in Paris Murray Kinsella dials in to tell us what to expect tonight, and tomorrow when Ireland begin their campaign against Romania.

Finally, the World Cup is here!

On Rugby Weekly Extra this week, Murray Kinsella gave his thoughts on Munster losing both Joey Carbery and RG Snyman for the next few months and whether Snyman's misfortune -- and his Springbok schedule -- may influence Munster's recruitment process in future.

Plus, Bernard Jackman on Ulster's out-half options as Billy Burns again takes the reins from Jake Flannery for tonight's interpro.

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Munster travel to Ulster without Carbery and Snyman; Jackman's thoughts on Ulster at 10

Seán Hussey makes his pod debut as he chats to Murray Kinsella about the big team news ahead of Round 7 of the URC.

Frawley back to 15, Connacht rotate, Munster march to Cork

Seán Hussey and Gavan Casey discuss the upcoming URC derbies featuring the provinces and they also talk about RG Snyman's move to Leinster.

Festive season interpros and Snyman's move to Blue

Ciarán joins Gav to discuss the start of the Six Nations tournament and the lads also give their opinion on the new Netflix documentary ‘Full Contact’.

Owen Farrell's move, Full Contact verdict, and France-Ireland look-ahead

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy report from both camps ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

Youthful Wales come to Dublin

On this week's Rugby Weekly Extra podcast for The 42 subscribers, former Ireland performance analyst Eoin Toolan and The 42's Murray Kinsella began the long look-ahead to Twickenham with Gavan Casey.

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Ringrose's return, 6-2 or 5-3 for Twickenham, and what's happened to France?

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Twickenham for the final countdown to Ireland's Six Nations meeting with England.

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Henderson's opportunity, Bealham v Jager, and comfort levels with Ireland's heavy-favourites tag

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Super Saturday. They discuss the mood in Irish camp, how the Scots have been quiet this week, and the Ireland U20s' chances of wrapping up the Six Nations title.

Unchanged Ireland, 5/3 bench, and Scotland's hopes

On this week's Rugby Weekly Extra podcast for The 42 subscribers, former Leinster and Ireland hookers Bernard Jackman and James Tracy joined Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to provide their expert analysis of Ireland's 16th-ever Six Nations title and look ahead to the summer tour of South Africa.

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Jackman on Ireland's attack, Tracy on Ireland's set piece, and Kinsella on title no.16

Murray and Gav put a lid on a Leinstertaining week and look ahead to the four provinces’ URC clashes this weekend — all of which are important.

As the dust settles on Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster, infamous provocateur Murray also fields questions on Munster’s 2021 signing of Jason Jenkins — his thoughts on which continue to annoy some people three years later.

Plus, it turns out some of our listeners were ahead of the curve when it comes to making the IRFU’s central contract system at least slightly more palatable for Connacht, Ulster and Munster.

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Leinster sell out Croker, last word on Barrett, and listeners crack central contract code

Ahead of AIL finals weekend, Murray and Gav are joined by a pair of legends from the clubs involved in Sunday's Division 1A showpiece: Terenure director of rugby Ian Morgan and life-long Cork Con clubman John O'Mahony.

Ian and John discuss their sides' roads to the final, the drastic improvement of the AIL as a product in recent years, and how clubs can continue to drive membership within their respective communities.

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The growth of the AIL, with Terenure and Cork Con legends Ian Morgan and John O'Mahony

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to a big weekend in the URC and also discuss some of the new contract announcements in Leinster.

Leinster players stay, Munster host Connacht, Ulster on the road

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to the provinces' ties in the URC this weekend.

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Ulster v Leinster preview, and Cordero finally set for Connacht bow

The 42′s Rugby Weekly Extra live show is back with a very special Champions Cup final preview in Dublin.

Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey, Bernard Jackman and James Tracy whet the appetite for Leinster v Toulouse with the inimitable analysis, insight and craic that you know and love.

Rugby Weekly Live - Champions Cup Final preview

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella tee up a big weekend of URC action as the province look for a strong finish to the regular season. The lads also discuss a thrilling start to the Madrid 7s for the Ireland men's team.

Inter-pro derby weekend and Keenan makes his Ireland 7s return

Before he heads for Thomond Park for Munster's meeting with the Ospreys, Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to preview Leinster and Ulster's URC quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium.
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Will Leinster's pack simply have too much for a resurgent Ulster?

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a massive weekend for Leinster and champions Munster.

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URC semi-finals preview and predictions

Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella look ahead to a big weekend of play-off rugby that doesn't involved the Irish provinces.

ROG's mission, the URC decider, and a Super final

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A look ahead to French rugby's showpiece, and James Tracy's inner conflict on the SA tour

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Pretoria on the eve of Ireland's first test against the back-to-back world champions.

The lads discuss Jamie Osborne's start at fullback, Craig Casey's chance to take the next step in his career, and the remarkable South African schools-rugby system.

They also field a series of questions from subscribers on a variety of topics, including the quantifiable effect of altitude, Ireland's own talent-production line, and the Springboks' vocal build-up to tomorrow's showdown at Loftus Versfeld.

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Osborne's baptism of fire and a bumper subscribers' mailbag ahead of Test 1

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Durban on the eve of the second test between Ireland and the Springboks.

In the final Friday preview pod of the season, Murray assesses Ireland's selection, their room for improvement, and their general attitude as they seek to level the series with the world champions and end a long campaign on a high.

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Ireland giving off a better energy as they try to set the record straight

You wanted positivity? You got it! Well, sort of. Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey on the line from Japan with Ireland's injury latest, and an in-depth look at how their highly attritional approach in Japan may have hindered them to this point, but could work out in less humid conditions later this month.

- The potentially not-so-super typhoon and its connotations (1:10)
- Fitness update from the ground: Jordi Murphy, Joey Carbery, Robbie Henshaw and Chris Farrell (7:44)
- The actual benefits of a couple of days off (9:55)
- Interesting comments from Cian Healy re: fitness (12:40)
- Eoin's in-depth breakdown of Ireland compared to RWC contenders (14:58)
- A peep at the All Blacks and how they're tracking (23:55)
- What makes England so impressive at the moment (29:18)
- Japan's magical run, and what makes them tick (39:25)
- How Ireland might line up against Samoa (44:25)

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Ireland's style of play coming at a cost in humidity, but could still work in their favour

It's Rugby World Cup final week. Murray Kinsella dials in from Japan to join Gavan Casey and Sean Farrell for our big Rugby Weekly preview show ahead of England v South Africa.

On this week's show:

- The starting XVs for Saturday, as well as "The Finishers" and "The Bomb Squad" (01:30)
- Where Saturday's final will be won and lost (08:00)
- Rassie's decision to step down as Boks coach (16:00)
- Felix Jones' World Cup final (22:30)
- Ben Youngs back on top of his game (30:00)
- Prediction time (32:40)

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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot? The big Rugby World Cup final preview show

Bernard Jackman and Sean Farrell join Gavan Casey to discuss the dangers facing the Champions Cup, Ireland's former coaches joining the New Zealand setup, the necessary evil that is resting players for the festive interpros, and Andy Farrell's stocktake.

Munster legend 'Dutchy' Holland becomes Hurricanes Coach (58')
Champions Cup look back. (5:55)
Is the Champions Cup set for another re-structuring?(12:00)
Provinces fielding weakened teams in inter-pros. (17:30)
Andy Farrell's stock take and the omission of Rob Kearney (26:00)
Predictions - Leinster - Munster & Connacht - Ulster(35:25)


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Why the Champions Cup is in danger, the dilution of interpros, and Farrell's clean slate begins

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to round off their Lions squads for the 2021 tour to South Africa, with both men expecting big things from Garry Ringrose on tour but going with different 13s to start against the 'Boks

Making The Lions: Bernard and Murray pick their centers and back threes for South Africa

Bringing with them the sweet relief of a normal, everyday rugby podcast, Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the departures of Roman Salanoa and John Aungier from Leinster to Munster and Connacht respectively, as well as other interprovincial moves, and the onus facing Munster in particular to up the ante in the talent-production stakes. Bernard also gives his assessment of the Ospreys' potentially game-changing takeover.

Leinster's understandable fury, Munster must fix Limerick, and Ospreys' stuffed wallet

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss Tyler Bleyendaal's Munster legacy and his pathway into coaching. James Cronin's next steps are also a topic of conversation after Sport Ireland confirmed they won't appeal his one-month ban for an anti-doping violation. Bernard tells us what Robin Copeland can expect in French D2, and the lads run the rule over Australian rugby's latest disaster.


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Tyler's next steps, Cronin's reputational damage, and sh** hits the fan Down Under

Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey dial in to discuss kick-off in New Zealand this weekend, the future of Super Rugby and how that might shape the future of the Pro14, Jerry Flannery's new gig, and the salary-cap controversy brewing in England

It's back: Super Rugby's return, and would the Pro18 work? Plus Premiership players hint at strike

Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to discuss Super Rugby’s successful return in New Zealand, Michael Cheika’s war of words with his former selector, and what Irish players and coaches should expect from next week onwards

Rugby returns, Cheika’s Gun, and post-lockdown challenges for players and coaches

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the Champions Cup’s scheduled return and what may lie ahead, the provincial latest including Leinster’s tidy contractual business, pandemic pay disputes, and a compromise rules clash between union and league greats.

What’s next for the Champions Cup, IRFU/RPI pay dispute, and All Blacks v Kangaroos — you in?

Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend.

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