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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.
Lions-Argentina reflections and analysis, the most Crusaders title win ever, and Top 14 final predictions
Murray, Berch and Gav dissect the Lions' thrilling defeat to Argentina, and the potential ramifications for a few key positions in Andy Farrell's 23.The lads also chat about Rob Penney's remarkable turnaround with the Crusaders, and look forward to the best Top 14 final possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prendergast's intent, O'Brien's clearout, and Leinster's D
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella for a deep dive on Leinster's URC final win over the Bulls. The lads discuss the scrum battle, lineout contest, Leinster's kicking, and how thy combined a brutal edge with technical accuracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster boss the Bulls, Baird shines, Conan leads by example
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to review Leinster's dominant URC final win over the Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster v Bulls: the scrum battle, the opportunities for each side, and the chance to shut people up
James Tracy joins Gav to preview Saturday's URC final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster haters, Prendergast's form, and the URC final
Berch, Gav, and Murray dig into Leinster's semi-final win against Glasgow and the questions that remain ahead of the decider versus the Bulls in Croke Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby's financial crisis: How do we give the game a more prosperous future?
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to explore the financial state of professional rugby in Ireland and around the world.The lads discuss the R360 concept, the elephant in the room about World Cups, the provinces' efforts to find new revenue streams, TV deals, copyright claims on online clips, the Netflix fumble, how the club sport in France offers a blueprint for a more prosperous future, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connacht’s Stu coup, Munster’s Durban drama, and Leinster’s foggy win over Scarlets
Murray Kinsella, James Tracy and Gavan Casey reflect on Leinster and Munster’s URC quarter-finals and react to the breaking news of Connacht’s new head coach appointment, with Stuart Lancaster returning to Irish rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster-Scarlets/Sharks-Munster look-ahead, plus main-character Pollock
James Tracy gives Gav his thoughts on Henry Pollock and Bordeaux's Champions Cup final celebrations, why he was so annoyed by the injury to James Ramm, and Leinster and Munster's respective URC quarter-finals this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pulse-checking the Champions Cup final, UBB's glory, and Saints' rise
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to reflect on Bordeaux's victory over Northampton in last weekend's decider and what it all means for the future of the competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday night 6N: are fans getting shafted? Plus Ulster's big signing, Munster's lineout, and Leinster's Scarlets lesson
James Tracy, Murray and Gav discuss Ulster's impending signing of a world-leading loosehead in Angus Bell. The lads chat about the fixing of next year's France-Ireland Six Nations game for a Thursday night, fielding frustrations from match-going supporters about attending Ireland games and raising their own concerns about the Aviva Stadium.Plus, JT provided a detailed analysis of Munster's lineout improvements against Benetton, the set play that both the Italians and Munster themselves scored from in the same game, and where Leinster will need to be wary of Scarlets in a couple of weekends' time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster's hopes, Leinster's response, and Ireland 7s fallout
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss how the URC quarter-finals are shaping up and the questions that remain after the IRFU's decision to shut down the men's sevens programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will this young Ulster generation actually be good enough to compete?
On today's pod, Murray and Gav focus on Ulster alone: the lads explore the province's fortunes during Richie Murphy's first full season in charge, fans' frustrations, whether Ulster's current generation of academy talents are actually as good as we once thought they were, seven seasons of recruitment with mixed success, and expectations for 2025/26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.