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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.
Ireland's confidence, POC's lineout, and Wallabies week
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to reflect on Ireland's win over Japan, where Andy Farrell's squad is, the profile of the group, and the upcoming clashes with Australia and South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 41-10 Japan
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on Ireland's victory against Japan at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Tracy on Ireland's lineout and scrum frustrations in Chicago
James Tracy joins Ciarán Kenendy for a deep dive analysis into Ireland's defeat against New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland/All Blacks review
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman eventually managed to battle their way home from Chicago to join Ciarán Kennedy to reflect on where the weekend's clash was won and lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 13-26 New Zealand
Murray Kinsella dials in from Soldier Field to reflect on Ireland's defeat vs the All Blacks with Gavan Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Chicago experience and the New Zealand perspective
Murray dials in from Chicago ahead of this weekend's clash between Ireland and the All Blacks. Ciarán joins Murr to discuss life in Chicago, Jack Crowley, how New Zealand are approaching the game, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland-All Blacks week begins and URC review
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman discuss the weekend's action and look ahead to Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should Leinster be concerned, or did they just need a kick up the arse?
James Tracy joins Murray and Gav to give his assessment of Leinster's poor start to the season. The lads also explain why Munster's penalty try on Saturday was legally correct, but also why the laws around it could use a tweak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster become the hunters, Ulster pull off huge win in Durban, and familiar Connacht frustration
Murray, Bernard and Gav review Munster's victory over Leinster at Croke Park, Ulster's success against the Sharks, and Connacht's near miss against the Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Leinster-Munster Preview
Murray and Gav are joined for the first time this season by James Tracy to look ahead to Croke Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival, and Leinster and Munster tee up Croker showdown
Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to discuss the provinces’ fortunes in Round 3 of the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interpros in America, Welsh uncertainty, and the future of the URC with CEO Martin Anayi
URC CEO Martin Anayi joins Murray and Gavan to field a wide range of questions from the lads and listeners as the league begins its fifth season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Improved Leinster pay for slow start, McMillan learns more about Munster, and Rugby Championship review
Murray, Berch and Gav discuss Leinster's defeat to the Bulls in Pretoria, Munster's Jack Crowley-inspired win over Cardiff, and South Africa's second successive Rugby Championship title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster's lineout and other tweaks under McMillan, and Chile reach RWC
Murray dives deeper into Munster's win over the Scarlets. He and Gav also discuss World Rugby's guidelines on player management, Chile's World Cup qualification, and other interesting tidbits from the first week of URC action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connacht and Munster impress under new coaches, while Leinster require immediate bounce-back
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey review the provinces' opening games of the new season, wherein Munster, Connacht and Ulster all picked up impressive victories and Leinster suffered a hammering in Cape Town.The lads also wrap on the Women's World Cup, and the lessons that wider rugby can learn from Canada's success in the female code. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Provincial Preview
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey preview the 2025/26 campaign for Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht.As Gav mentions near the top, The 42 subscribers can get a 15% discount on a season-long subscription to URC TV. to Head to www.urc.tv and use promo code TFT15URCTV to access the entire season for just €34. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland's World Cup exit, and what comes next
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey reflect on Ireland's 13-18 defeat vs France in the World Cup quarter-final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland look to quarter-final after tough day against Black Ferns
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Brighton, where it was a magnificent occasion yesterday but a tough afternoon for Ireland against the excellent Kiwis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Attacking verve and defensive concerns
Murray Kinsella is joined by Ciarán Kennedy to discuss Ireland's World Cup victory over Spain, and what needs to improve ahead of their clash with New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland answer plenty of questions in opening win over Japan
Ciarán joins Gav from Northampton to discuss the opening weekend of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lions tour reflections, and what Andy Farrell will take back to Ireland
Murray joins JT and Gav from Dublin Airport to discuss the third Test, the Lions tour overall, the standout players, and the lessons we learned that may apply to November and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Murray's sing-song in Sydney and Furlong's incredible Lions record
Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy to discuss late night sing-songs in Sydney, Tadhg Furlong's ascent to the status of Lions legend and some team selections ahead of the weekend's final Test against Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How the Lions won an epic, and should Wallabies feel aggrieved by 'the incident'
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and James Tracy to reflect on an all-time classic in Melbourne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keenan heroics secure Lions' series win
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey reflect on a dramatic comeback win for the Lions in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REACTION: Lions XV named as Ringrose ruled out
Murray Kinsella dials in from Australia to react to the Lions XV for this weekend's second test against the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The tourists survive a scare vs First Nations & Pasifika XV
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey reflect on a 24-19 win for the Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First Test analysis, second Test selection calls, and the Wallabies' underperformance
James Tracy, Bernard Jackman and, a little bit later on, Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the Lions' comprehensive first victory over the Wallabies.JT and Berch discuss the potential changes that Andy Farrell can make to his 23 ahead of the second Test, and whether the introductions of Will Skelton and Rob Valetini can make a material difference on the Aussies' end.Murr brings the latest from the Lions in Melbourne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia 19-27 Lions: Post-match reaction pod
Murray Kinsella dials in from Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium to give his instant reaction to the Lions' opening Test win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wallabies v Lions, first Test preview
James Tracy, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss the reported Lions team to face Australia and look ahead to a huge day in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lions XV to face Australia | Ireland beat poor Portugal
Ciarán Kennedy, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman chat all things British and Irish Lions, as well as reflecting on Ireland's destruction of Portugal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AUNZ 0 - 48 Lions: The tourists come to life
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy reflect on the most dominant Lions' victory in Australia so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Another mixed bag performance from the tourists
Murray Kinsella joins Gavin Cooney from Gio Stadium to give his immediate reaction to the Lions’ victory against a resolute Brumbies side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lions name team for Test rehearsal, Wallabies quietly pleased with Fiji win, and Baird stands out for Ireland
Murray joins Gav from Canberra to look ahead to the Lions' meeting with Australia's best club side, the Brumbies, on Wednesday. Murray was also in Newcastle on Saturday to watch the Wallabies' late, late victory over a strong Fiji side, from which Joe Schmidt will have taken several positives while holding plenty back for the first Test.Ciarán then joins Gav to give his sense of Ireland's victory over Georgia in a game which failed to ignite in the teeming Tbilisi rain, but one which still proved a valuable Test for Paul O'Connell's relatively inexperienced team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Waratahs 10-21 Lions: The tourists get punched in the face
Murray joins Gav from Allianz Stadium for the post-game pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reds-Lions reaction, and who are the nailed-on Test starters after three games?
Ciarán and Gav assess the Lions' 52-12 success over the Reds immediately after full-time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lions move onto Reds without Tomos Williams, Jack Willis dominates classic Top 14 final, and Ireland gear up for Georgia
Murray, Berch and Gav discuss Ben White’s call-up to the Lions squad after a heartbreaking injury to Tomos Williams. Armed with team news from both sides, the lads look ahead to potentially tough outing against Les Kiss’ Reds in Brisbane.Toulouse won their 10th successive final in an all-timer of a Top 14 decider against Bordeaux, who were almost equally brilliant. Is there any room for Jack Willis on Blair Kinghorn’s flight to OZ?Plus, while the Ireland men’s senior team get set for Tblisi, the Ireland U20s opened their World Championship campaign with a solid win against Georgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REACTION: Eight-try Lions beat Force
Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on the Lions' comfortable win over the Western Force in their opening match in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ciarán and Gav's ridiculously early Lions 23s for the first Test in Brisbane
Too far gone from last Friday's game at the Aviva, and too soon before the Lions name their side on Thursday to face Western Force, Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey instead indulge in the most enjoyable aspect of any Lions tour and try to predict Andy Farrell's matchday 23 to face the Wallabies in just over three weeks' time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.