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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
Bernard Jackman and James Tracy join Murray Kinsella to reflect on a busy Easter weekend of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster's Saints imagery and Munster's tall order in Devon
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to the European knockouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland try to lure hot Wallabies prospect, touchline tensions on TNT, and URC review
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss Massimo de Lutiis' potential move to Ireland, Ulster and Munster's interest in Halrequins' IQ out-half Jamie Benson, Geoff Parling and Craig Doyle's touchline exchange, and the provinces' performances in URC Round 14. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster's scrum, Leinster's defence, and Connacht's progress
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the provinces' mixed fortunes in the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brilliant Connacht best Ulster in Belfast, Munster in precarious spot, and Leinster fall short
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces' games in the URC and look ahead to their run-ins as the business end of the club season begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kicking tees, a lineout rant, and Ireland's improvements
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella to wrap up a Six Nations campaign that opened with an underperformance in Paris and ended with an impressive showing against Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a championship
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss Ireland's Triple Crown and that insane finish to the greatest Six Nations ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their immediate thoughts after Ireland secure the Triple Crown at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland-Scotland preview, pack selection, and the mechanics behind a great lineout jumper
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to Super Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a weekend
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey review Ireland's win over Wales, Italy's historic day against England, Scotland's storming success over France, and also look ahead to Ireland and Scotland's showdown this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 27-17 Wales
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey provide immediate reaction from the Aviva Stadium following Ireland's victory over Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland team to face Wales: reaction
Murray Kinsella, James Tracy and Gavan Casey assess Andy Farrell's exciting-looking 23 to face the Welsh on Friday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland-Wales look-ahead and a magic moment for Connacht
Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss Welsh rugby, Andy Farrell's selection calls ahead of Friday, and Connacht's late win over Glasgow at Dexcom Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reflections on Six Nations so far: best player, try, moment and more
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey dish out their mid-championship awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the great days at Twickenham
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman are home from London to dissect Ireland's magnificent victory over England with Gavan Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy react to Ireland's incredible victory over England from Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland-Italy scrum review, Edogbo excitement, JT on 10, and the pack to face England
James Tracy and Gavan Casey pick the bones of Ireland's scrummaging performance against Italy, discuss the targeting of Edwin Edogbo by horrible individuals online, the out-half fallout, and how to upset England at Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The good, the bad and the ugly from Ireland's win over Italy, plus selection for England
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss a broadly enjoyable game at the Aviva Stadium, Andy Farrell's 'keyboard warriors' comment regarding the increasingly poisonous out-half debate, and Ireland's tough ask against a wounded England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 20-13 Italy
Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on a dramatic encounter at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland come out on top against Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paris post-mortem, dual playmakers, and finding a way forward tactically/strategically
Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey assess the wreckage from Paris, try to pinpoint the cause behind the drop in in Irish rugby talent production in very recent years, and wonder if Jack Crowley should potentially start at 15 (or even 12) to get things cooking against the Italians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their immediate reaction from Stade de France after a miserable night for Ireland.The lads will be back tomorrow with Gavan Casey for an extended review of the game in our FREE Rugby Weekly feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella on the ground in Paris, one day out from Ireland's Six Nations opener vs France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday's championship curtain-raiser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster's defence, and JT's pack for Paris
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to discuss Uini Atonio's legacy, his impression of Leinster's defence in recent weeks, and the composition of Ireland's pack to play France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster edge a bigtime occasion at Connacht, and Berch's picks in key positional battles for Paris
Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to review the provinces' games in the URC, the highlight of which was a cracker between Connacht and Leinster at the revamped Dexcom Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland squad reaction and peering ahead to Paris
James Tracy, Murray and Gav assess Andy Farrell's 37-man squad and some battles in key positions ahead of the championship curtain-raiser on 5 February. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster crash out, Leinster still battling, and can Ulster win the Challenge Cup?
Murray, Berch and Gav review the European weekend for the provinces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ciarán and Gav predict Andy Farrell's 23 to face France, and pick their own
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey stray off the European track and peer ahead to Ireland's Six Nations opener, where injuries and form mean that there are more positions up for grabs than in recent years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon
Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey review the provinces' Round 3 games in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champions Cup preview, Connacht's D, and policing the breakdown
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to run the rule over Leinster and Munster's Christmas performances ahead of their respective Champions Cup meetings with French opposition this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ward bros and Ulster trounce muddled Munster; Leinster satisfy their need for speed against Connacht
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey review the Round 9 interpros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine transfer chat
In a bumper post-Christmas show, Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss Leinster's victory over Munster, Ulster's win over Connacht, Toulouse-La Rochelle, Tadhg Beirne's comments on rugby's state of play, confirmed/potential moves for several Irish players, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman, and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces' efforts over the weekend, while Berch also breaks some Connacht transfer news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster-Ulster preview, and 'Moment of the Year' for 2025
Ciarán and Gav look ahead to Friday's interpro and pick their Irish Player of the Year, International Player of the Year, Game of the Year and Moment of the Year for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster claw it back against Tigers, and potential new areas of focus for officials in 2026 Six Nations
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to discuss the provinces' fortunes in Europe and the sport's shifting sands from a stylistic/refereeing perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster's defence, Munster's self-sabotage, and Connacht's long journey
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to discuss Leinster's leaky victory over Harlequins and look ahead to their trip to Welford Road. The lads also chat about Munster's meeting with Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Connacht's inconsistent start under Stuart Lancaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Champions Cup/Challenge Cup review
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss Bath-Munster, Leinster-Harlequins, Ospreys-Connacht and Ulster-Racing, and field listeners' questions on the games and match officiating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Bath are Champions Cup contenders, World Cup draw, and securing Pro D2 broadcast rights with Tim Cocker
Broadcaster and broadcast rightsholder Tim Cocker, co-host of The Eggchasers pod, joins Gav for a wide-ranging rugby chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster’s first defeat, Postlethwaite looks a star, and Connacht beat up the Sharks
Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to discuss the provinces’ URC games, Ronan O’Gara’s latest impending suspension in France, and Eben Etzebeth’s red card against Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ire-SA scrum masterclass with James Tracy, Nienaber's tenability, and blowback from Monday's ref talk
James Tracy joins Murray and Gav to provide some brilliant analysis on South Africa's scrum dominance on Saturday, and where Ireland went wrong.The lads also discuss Jacques Nienaber's game-week comments on his potential return to South Africa upon the conclusion of his Leinster contract. Plus, Murray takes another look at the officiating during Saturday's Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Springboks massacre Ireland's scrum, Matthew Carley is not the story, and Andy Farrell's career-biggest challenge
Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey reflect on a torrid evening for Ireland against the world champions at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 13-24 South Africa
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella give their instant thoughts following a chaotic encounter at the Aviva Stadium, where Andy Farrell's men received a staggering five cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Tracy on South Africa's threats and Ireland's potential opportunities
James Tracy joins Ciarán Kennedy to look ahead to the big one, Ireland vs South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Impressive Ireland tune up for Springboks showdown
Ciarán Kennedy, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman reflect on Ireland's win over Australia, before turning their attention to Saturday's massive clash against Rassie Erasmus' South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland 46-19 Australia: Post-match reaction pod
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their immediate reaction from the Aviva Stadium after a much-improved Ireland beat Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish brain farts, pass accuracy, and green shoots
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella to look at Ireland's lineout errors against Japan and where their attack stands coming into this weekend's game against the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.