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A thrilling western, Baloucoune's next level, and Rowntree set to take reins at Munster
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey look back on an unbelievably exciting weekend's rugby.The lads start in Galway where Mack Hansen revealed his tattoo of Oisín Dowling, Connacht bore their souls and Leinster were, for the most part, mightily impressive but came away with only a five-point advantage after a European interprovincial thriller. Murray and Gavan also have a slightly different take on Jamison Gibson-Park's yellow card than Berch and the vast majority of observers.Then it's to Toulouse, where Robert Baloucoune stamped his name into Ulster Rugby folklore and got the lads excited for what he might bring to Andy Farrell's Ireland backline in the next 12-18 months.Exeter and Munster probably both came away from Sandy Park feeling as though they should have either won their first leg or won it by more. Berch, Murray and Gavan look at a strange game, and peer ahead to what looks like it might be a new, Graham Rowntree-led era at the slightly confused-looking southern province.And Ireland got off the mark in the Women's Six Nations with a markedly improved performance versus Italy. The lads examine Irish improvements and look ahead from behind their fingers at the trip to England, which Ireland will make shorn of several of their star players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toner's clearout, Carbery at 15, stopping Dupont, and red cards galore
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss Dan Leavy's retirement, the breakdown, and a massive weekend of Heineken Champions Cup action, as well as the flurry of red cards in Super Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster brilliance, Munster dysfunction, and would ROG accept a knighthood?
Frontliner Murray Kinsella returns to join Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey for a look back on the weekend's action, including Leinster's comfortable victory over Munster at Thomond Park, Connacht keeping their URC season alive in Treviso, Ulster's defeat to the Bulls, Ireland's loss to France in the Women's Six Nations, and Ronan O'Gara's tête-à-tête with Bordeaux coach Christophe Urios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Super Rugby chat, and should Coombes start lock against Leinster?
Gavan Casey sits in for Murray Kinsella and is joined by Eoin Toolan to discuss Super Rugby: Moana Pasifika's first win and their currently insane schedule; what's gone wrong with the 'Canes, and should Jordie Barrett play 10?; New Zealand's midfield void and who might fill it; plus Brumbies and Reds' great starts and the incredible decision to reverse Tom Banks' red card.The lads also cast one eye towards the coming weekend, with Eoin laying out his ideas for how Munster might topple Leinster at Thomond and looking at how Ulster might manage the turnaround from SA to Toulouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ulster robbed in SA, don't blame Carty, and Ireland begin new era with defeat
Bernard Jackman and Ciarán Kennedy join Gavan Casey to look back on the weekend's action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside the Munster academy, scouting Ireland, rugby's disciplinary mess
Munster academy manager Ian Costello joins Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan on the pod to chat about the work being done in the province's pathway. The lads also discuss Ireland's win over Scotland, the challenge of playing in South Africa, and a couple of intriguing disciplinary cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Magical days in Dublin, Cork, Paris and Cardiff; and has time caught up with Eddie Jones?
There were celebrations aplenty over the weekend, of course, both in France and Italy as well as Dublin and Cork, where Ireland's senior men's and U20 sides each raised silverware in front of capacity crowds.On today's pod, Bernard, Murray and Gavan delve into the 20s' success: how did Richie Murphy and co. make them tick so successfully considering their lack of age-grade rugby over the last couple of years, and who from this previously unheralded squad looks most ready to play pro ball?The lads also look back on Ireland's senior Six Nations campaign as a whole, with one eye cast firmly towards the summer tour to New Zealand: to experiment or to potentially win a series on Kiwi soil?They chat about France's Grand Slam win over England, which Berch witnessed first hand from the commentary box at the Stade: what makes this French side different to every other team in the world, and are they set for a period of sustained dominance in Europe? And has time finally caught up with Eddie Jones as it does most great coaches across sport, or has he still got some tricks up his sleeve?Plus, Kieran Crowley's impact on Italy, Conor O'Shea's foundations, and, on the flipside, why the next five years could be pretty grim for Wales; and why Munster's back-to-back defeats in South Africa shouldn't be cause for grave concern.Tributes are also paid to Big Dev Toner who today announced that he is to retire at the end of the season, and Berch recalls an absolute head-the-ball with whom he and Dev both shared the Leinster dressing room as Toner was first emerging as a future prospect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Will Genia interview, Ireland's identity, and beating Scotland
110-times capped Wallaby legend Will Genia joins Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella to chat about life in Japan, playing scrum-half and facing up to Ireland and ROG. The lads also analyse Ireland's win over England and look at the challenge facing them from Scotland this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrate your 'W's, a scrummaging education from Berch, and an Ulster transfer scoop
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey look back on a relatively confusing day at Twickenham, as Ireland outscored 14-man England by four tries to zero; but almost made a bags of it; but won well in the end -- despite giving up six scrum penalties and playing a bit 'giddily'.Berch takes us into the scrum, where he and a number of front-row peers believe Ireland have been asking for a comeuppance, and Gavan wonders if England might be a little bit too proud of their performance, despite their man disadvantage.The lads also discuss Connacht's most recent signings and Berch breaks another potential move, with a highly touted Munster talent set to move north to Ulster.There's also U20s and URC chat after a mad weekend's worth of action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland bag a bonus-point win after coming through a scare at Twickers
Garry Doyle and Murray Kinsella discuss Ireland's 32-15 win over England in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sexton's contract, England analysis, leading elbows, Super Rugby thrills
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss Johnny Sexton's new deal and go in-depth on Eddie Jones' England ahead of the clash with Ireland. The lads also look at Duhan van der Merwe's ban and reflect on all the latest drama in Super Rugby Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Casey's pass, Connacht's D, Leinster's Mick, Ulster's 15, and Twickers
Gav, Berch, and Murray find their bearings in the new members Monday slot as they discuss wins for Munster, Leinster, and Ulster, as well as a battering for Connacht. The lads also look ahead to Ireland's visit to England in the Six Nations this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Law book chaos, Lowry's delight, France march on, how good are England?
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella break down Six Nations wins for Ireland, England, and France. They lads discuss the law that saw Italy reduced to 13 players and they pick out the good and bad bits from Ireland's performance. They discuss how England are shaping up for the clash with Andy Farrell's side and whether _les Bleus _can be stopped from winning the Grand Slam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lowe is back, Zebo keeps scoring, Irish clean sweep, and Super Rugby returns!
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella break down URC wins for Munster, Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster, as well as discussing the welcome return of Super Rugby in Australia and New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland's regrets, France's smarts, Joey's big start, and the Irish U20s on top
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella reflect on another absorbing weekend of Six Nations action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should Ireland have gone to the corner? Farrell's men come up short in Paris
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella react to Ireland's 30-24 defeat at Stade de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mack's the man, the Paris plan, England's pain, and U20 sync
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella dig into Ireland's bonus-point win over Wales, preview the trip to France, discuss England's defeat to Scotland, and welcome the positive performance by the Ireland U20s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dominant Ireland get Six Nations bid rolling with bonus-point win
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on Ireland's 29-7 win at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7s stars, the shot clock, a non-red card, and all of the province's URC action
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss defeats for Leinster and Connacht, as well as bonus-point victories for Munster and Ulster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sexton's death stares, Healy = Larkham, Connacht draw Leinster, and Ulster's task
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella catch up after a busy weekend of European action, with an intriguing Round-of-16 to come in April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster's rout, Munster's late show, Ulster's youth, and Connacht's heartbreak
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella to break down a busy weekend for the Irish provinces in the Champions Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster stand up and fight as Ulster let a big chance slip
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella break down 14-man Munster's impressive comeback win against Ulster and look ahead to a big weekend of Champions Cup action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carty's form: an Andy Farrell long game? Plus Hume v Ringrose, and Munster stink the gaff out
Due to podcaster welfare protocols, Gavan subs in for Murray to catch up with Eoin Toolan down in OZ, where our analyst watched a decidedly mixed bag of provincial performances in Europe over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster's magic in Coventry, Hume stars for Ulster, Connacht and Leinster win
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella break down a clean sweep for the Irish provinces in the Champions Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan Sheehan delight, Leinster let loose, Ulster's comedown
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella reflect on Leinster's win over Connacht and defeat for Ulster away to the Ospreys, as well as looking forward to a big weekend of European action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Classy, clinical Connacht and Ulster's upset of Leinster in Dublin
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella analyse a big win for Andy Friend's Connacht against the Ospreys, discuss Ulster's impressive victory at the RDS, and chat about the nightmare situation for Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All hail Tadhg Furlong, Ireland's clean sweep, and Allez les Bleus!
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella dig into Ireland's 53-7 win over Argentina and discuss the rest of the big games on a cracking weekend of international rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland complete an impressive clean sweep of their Autumn Nations Series
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella react to Ireland's dominant 53-7 victory over Argentina in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Ireland beat the All Blacks with Kurt McQuilkin and Eoin Toolan
The lads break down Ireland's 29-20 victory in Dublin, looking at their 'mesmerising' attack, aggressive defence, key moments, and influential players. Eoin and Murray Kinsella also reflect on wins the rest of the November Tests and look ahead to Ireland v Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland have beaten the All Blacks again on a magic night in Dublin
Garry Doyle and Murray Kinsella reflect on a brilliant occasion and brilliant performance at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland beat New Zealand 29-20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland's attack fires, Lowe's big influence, and what the Kiwis bring
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss how Ireland took Japan apart, their key performers, and what lies ahead against the All Blacks.The lads also discussed the rest of the autumn action on a busy weekend of Test rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland blow Japan away on Johnny's 100th cap
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on Ireland's impressive 60-5 win over Japan in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sexton's 100th, Japan's attack, and the All Blacks' brilliance
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to a big month of rugby for Andy Farrell's Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coaching in South Africa with Noel McNamara, Connacht's big win, Munster woe
Noel McNamara joins Eoin and Murray to discuss his new role with the Sharks, outlining the unique challenges of coaching in South Africa rugby. The lads also discuss all the latest action in the URC and the first Tests of the autumn window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomond Park thriller, luckless Addison, and Leinster's pack
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss an absorbing inter-pro between Munster and Connacht, while also digging into bonus-point wins for Ulster and Leinster in the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Snyman sickener, Munster momentum, and the class of Quins
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss Munster's impressive win over Scarlets, the sad sight of another RG Snyman injury, Connacht's inconsistency, and wins for Ulster and Leinster, we well as Harlequins' remarkable comeback against Bristol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Truly Great Test, Connacht's tour de force, and sloppy Leinster
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Leinster shine, Munster's returns, and no World Cup for Ireland
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella are back for a new season of the pod as they discuss the opening weekend of the URC, Ireland's heartbreak in Parma, and all the latest in the Rugby Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Morné Steyn does it again as the Boks overcome the Lions
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella provide instant reaction to the Springboks' dramatic 19-16 win in Cape Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A brutal Boklash sends the Lions series into deciding Test
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella react to the Springboks' 27-9 win over the Lions in the second Test in Cape Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lions land a huge first blow with victory over Boks
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella give their instant reaction to a 22-17 win for Warren Gatland's side in Cape Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conan and Beirne shine in final Lions Test team audition
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan provide instant reaction to the Lions' 49-3 win over the Stormers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lions tour gets real as Rassie's men bring the heat
This was an enthralling appetiser for the three-game Test series, as the Boks showed few signs of last week’s enforced isolation in their hotel rooms to thunder into the Lions with trademark physicality and a high-pressure kicking game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland hammer the US and the Lions run in 71 versus the Sharks
Murray Kinsella is joined by Eoin Toolan and Garry Doyle to reflect on big wins for Andy Farrell's Ireland and Warren Gatland's Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lions blast past Sharks, Covid chaos, and impressive Ireland U20s
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on the Lions' win over the Sharks, the uncertainty surrounding the tour, and the Ireland U20s' comeback victory against Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan provide instant reaction to the Lions' 28-10 win over Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland reach the Olympics, U20 potential, and Quins' stunning comeback
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella look back on a brilliant weekend of rugby as Ireland 7s qualified for Tokyo, the U20s won against Scotland, and there was drama elsewhere too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Farrell's latest Ireland squad, a penalty shoot-out, and skillful forwards
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella break down Andy Farrell's 37-man Ireland squad for the July Tests, talk about wins for Leinster and Munster, and discuss the penalty shoot-out in France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.