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Crusaders finally crumble and Beauden Barrett's best position
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the Crusaders' first home defeat since 2016, whether Beauden Barrett is a 10 or a 15, and how the All Blacks and Wallabies might be shaping up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australians give middle finger to NZ’s Super Rugby ‘Aratipu’ review
Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to review the weekend’s stunning southern hemisphere action and discuss New Zealand and Australia’s very different visions for Super Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big One in NZ, Mo'unga Mo Problems, and the return of Western Force
Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to review the weekend's Super Rugby Action in New Zealand and Australia, including the Crusaders' hard-fought but well-thought victory over the rising Blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The next wave of Wallabies, Will Jordan's on fire, and all the Super Rugby
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to analyse the first weekend of Super Rugby AU and the action from New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barrett’s two right feet, Crusaders’ swamp clinic, and Gatland’s Chiefs under pressure
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss the weekend’s Super Rugby Aotearoa action, the winners and losers, the star men, and the ones we’ll be watching in black in future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The next great All Blacks, complete Crusaders, and breakdown trends
Gavan Casey is joined by Murray Kinsella to review the second round of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The lads also welcome Munster and Leinster's return to training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RUGBY IS BACK! Super Rugby Aotearoa gets going.
Gavan and Murray share their excitement at watching two live rugby games. The lads discuss penalty counts, drop-goal drama, the Blues being legit, and some of the new Kiwi stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby in the USA: The Greg McWilliams interview
Rugby United New York head coach and USA assistant coach Greg McWilliams joins Murray Kinsella for a chat about lockdown learning, last year's World Cup, and life in the Big Apple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Performance analysis with Munster: The George Murray interview
Munster's head performance analyst, George Murray, joins Murray Kinsella to chat about his work with the province, trends in the game, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
They don't know who I am, so you have to start from scratch
Connacht legend John Muldoon is heading into his third season as part of the coaching team at Pat Lam's Bristol. He tells Murray Kinsella about his upcoming change of role from defence coach to forwards coach, learning from Lam, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Working with Zebo, Russell, Vakatawa and co. The Mike Prendergast interview
Irishman Prendergast has been on an interesting coaching journey in France and is now attack and backs coach with Racing 92 and their array of stars. Murray Kinsella chatted to Mike about shape, kicking, scanning, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Coughlan interview: Coaching defence and working with the French.
Former Munster back row James Coughlan is now the defence and forwards coach with French club Provence. Murray Kinsella chatted to James about those areas of the game and how he continues to learn as a coach.Got a suggestion or feedback for us? Email us at [email protected] add podcast feeds to your podcast app click the 'Library' tab > click the 'Edit' button on the top right of the screen > select 'Add a Podcast by URL'. For any of the other apps, the process should be roughly similar. Check the member hub for the links to all our shows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listener mailbag special
It's a mailbag episode this week with Murray and Gavan answering your lockdown questions.Got a suggestion or feedback for us? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the hell is going on in Australian rugby?
After the resignation of CEO Raelene Castle last week, Murray Kinsella dials up Eoin Toolan in Melbourne to dig into the mess that is Australian rugby right now. The lads discuss the Israel Folau saga, TV rights, Super Rugby's future and more.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Electric Gilroy, metronomic Pienaar, and McLaughlin's masterclass in Thomond
In this episode of 'Playback', Murray and Gavan cast their eyes back to a famous quarter-final in 2012 when eighth-seeded Ulster rocked up to top-seeded Munster's fortress and shocked European rugby with a seismic performance.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 December 2013: The day Connacht stunned Toulouse
On this week's Playback, Murray and Gavan revisit one of Connacht's greatest hours - the day they went to the Stade Ernest Wallon and handed the kings of European rugby their first home defeat in the tournament in five years.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Miracle Match, the lost gameplan, and 'what kind of f***ing place is this?'
Murray and Gavan look back at Munster's legendary 2003 Heineken Cup victory over Gloucester through the modern lens. From ROG and Jeremy Staunton's psychological torture of Henry Paul to the Premiership leaders reportedly leaving their gameplan in a Limerick taxi, the lads recall some of the more forgotten aspects of an all-time great day for the southern province.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hickie's wonder try, Felipe the magician, flaky Freddie Michalak
Gavan and Murray kick-off their new Playback series by re-watching Leinster's stunning win away to Toulouse in the 2006 Heineken Cup quarter-finals. They discuss the key players, forgotten men, unsung heroes and more.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland's best XV of the 21st century - the back five
Murray and Gavan round off their best Irish team since 2000 with the centres, wings and fullback. Gavan secretly regrets not having the courage to go with Denis Hickie on the left, while Murray makes his case for Keith Earls.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland’s best XV of the 21st century - back row and half backs
Having fled the Metropolis, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella are back home in their native counties of Cork and Waterford. Last week the lads selected their respective greatest Irish front fives of the 21st Century, today it gets a little more tricky as they move onto their back row and half back selections.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland’s best XV of the 21st century - the tight five
It's our first lock-down podcast with Gavan Casey coming live from Harold's Cross joined on the line by Murray Kinsella who is self-isolating in Waterford.Murray and Gavan select their respective front fives, with a couple of debatable calls along the way, as we begin to piece together the best Irish team of the last two decades Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England's might, seeing red, and Scotland stopping the Slam
England's qualityKicking tacticsClever attacking playScotland's performance French indisciplinePotential changes to rugby laws Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emergency pod: Ireland's trip to Paris has been postponed
A bewildered Gavan Casey makes an emergency call to Murray Kinsella as the lads try to come to terms with Ireland's Six Nations campaign being over until October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eddie's foot-and-mouth memories
Eddie O'Sullivan joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to take the lads back to 2001 -- a Six Nations interrupted by Foot and Mouth disease which resulted in a massive session, a Murrayfield debacle, a famous win over England, and a hard-fought argument with Warren Gatland in order to drop a young Ronan O'Gara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England out-think Ireland, the need for a second playmaker & les Bleus march on
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to dig into the detail behind Ireland's comprehensive defeat at Twickenham.The lads discuss England's smart kicking, fluid defensive set-ups, Ireland's lack of impact in attack, and possible personnel changes.There's are also reviews of Scotland's win in Italy and France's impressive victory away to Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
That felt like 2019...
Garry Doyle and Murray Kinsella answer members' questions after Ireland's 24-12 defeat to England in Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England v Ireland: Team talking points for the Triple Crown decider
Garry Doyle and Murray Kinsella give their immediate reaction from Abbottstown as Andy Farrell names his squad for Ireland's trip to Twickenham on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Farrell's Ireland flourish, Calcutta Cup kick-fest, and France show truer colours
Ireland's developing attack (4:00)Johnny Sexton's captaincy (17:45)England emerging from Edinburgh with a win (22:40)Shaun Edwards' defensive system with France (31:20)And a chat about South Africa potentially joining the Six Nations (37:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Post-Wales win reaction
Garry Doyle and Murray Kinsella discuss Ireland's 24-14 win in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland v Wales: Breaking down Andy Farrell's matchday 23
Garry Doyle and Murray Kinsella give their immediate reaction from Abbotstown as Andy Farrell names his squad for Ireland's meeting with Wales on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encouraging signs from Ireland, allez les Bleus, and Wales' stroll in the park
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan run the rule over the opening 2020 Six Nations Championship weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Post-Scotland win reaction
Sean Farrell and Murray Kinsella discuss Ireland's 19-12 win over Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Murray phones in Andy Farrell's starters from a wet Portugal
Murray dials in from Portugal to discuss, with Gavan, the new Ireland coach's selection for the Six Nations opener against Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sarries and a joke of a Premiership season, Larmour v Addison, and Napoleon Dynamite Casey
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La discothèque parisienne
Gavin Conney and Murray Kinsella reflect on the Irish provinces' European clashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The doctor, the hooker and a busy weekend
Sean Farrell and Gavan Casey reflect on the Irish provinces' European clashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connacht heartbreakers, Munster's grind, and Leinster light up Northampton
Sean Farrell and Murray Kinsella take a look back on the first part of the Champions Cup double-headers, with Leinster, Munster and Ulster all finding different ways to win while Connacht's campaign hangs by a thread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster’s weird draw, Cooney’s coupe de grâce, and be very afraid of Leinster
Fresh from a sit-down chat with a refreshed Joe Schmidt, Murray joins Gavan to give his assessment of a weekend of mixed fortunes for the provinces in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ulster's ideal win, Munster's glimpses of expansion, Connacht are incredible, and Kelleher for Ireland?
Murray Kinsella and Sean Farrell join Gavan Casey to review Ireland's clean sweep in Round 1 of the European Champions Cup.Murray and Sean explain where each province went right, and suggest where each can improve after a soul-cleansing weekend of provincial action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Power and pressure delivers World Cup for South Africa
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Gatland goes with grace, Felix in the final as South Africa squeeze beyond Wales
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A surfer dude, intuitive English attack and the havoc wrought on the All Blacks
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The Big Murray Mailbag
We asked you to air your grievances, and boy, did you deliver... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brave Blossoms bow out, Irish journalists too
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Ireland crash out of the World Cup
Sean Farrell, Ryan Bailey and Murray Kinsella in Tokyo give their immediate reaction to Ireland's heavy defeat to New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Cup heartache, Chicago, the afterlife - Jamie Heaslip interview
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A date with destiny
It's nearly time... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A dose of unbridled Ireland-NZ optimism for the WhatsApp group, and a look into Japan's rugby future
Murray joins Gavan on the line to gaze into Japan's fruitful-looking future in rugby and where they might land when the dust settles after the World Cup. Gavan sets the wheels in motion for a massive week by succumbing to the WhatsApp group's optimism. And Murray fields your questions as per usual, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Owens' potential influence, and why Ireland should move on from the Aki situation
Murray joins Gavan on the line fresh from the All Blacks and Ireland press conferences on Tuesday. The lads field your questions about Nigel Owens' appointment for Saturday's quarter-final and discuss the potential negative effect of appealing Bundee Aki's three-match ban, as well as World Rugby's spicy feud with the Scots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Samoa snap reaction: Aki's red, Larmour's star turn and rested opposition
Sean Farrell and Ryan Bailey are joined on the line from Japan by Murray Kinsella as 14-man Ireland book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with victory over Samoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.