Rugby Weekly Extra

Back in the warmth of home after his St Stephen's Day trip to a sodden Thomond Park, Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look back over the two Christmas interpros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the Christmas interpros as Ulster host Connacht and Leinster travel to URC champions Munster.The lads discuss the confirmation of RG Snyman's summer move to Leinster and whether the current rules around non-Irish-qualified players are fit for purpose, or if more leeway should be afforded to the provinces.Eoin gives his thoughts on Joey Carbery's future as well as the future of his former employers, the Melbourne Rebels, who have run into financial trouble -- at least according to the Australian media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to discuss the weekend's Champions Cup action which saw two wins and two defeats of very varying kinds for the four provinces.Berch also gives his thoughts on RG Snyman's move to Leinster next summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to preview the provinces' Champions Cup fixtures this weekend.Eoin also provides his analysis of Leinster's big win in La Rochelle, and Mark Nawaqanitawase's switch to rugby league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey for a review of a mightily impressive Leinster victory over Ronan O'Gara's European champions at the Stade Marcel Deflandre.The lads also dissect poor defeats for Connacht and Ulster, and a Munster draw at home to Bayonne which felt like a defeat and is the talk of French rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Murray and Gav look ahead to the provinces’ opening fixtures and the tournament as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella review a busy weekend in the URC and look towards some exciting Champions Cup clashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella look towards another interesting weekend of games for the Irish provinces. Connacht host a Leinster team look for more rhythm, Munster's clever attack has a good challenge against Glasgow, and Ulster's young back rows make a big impression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Casey chats with Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella about another thrilling clash between Leinster and Munster in the URC, while the lads also reflect on tough away days for Ulster and Connacht. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan jumps on the line from Sydney to bring Murray Kinsella up to speed on all the latest from Australian rugby before the lads discuss the big Leinster v Munster game this weekend, as well as away days for Connacht and Ulster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss all the action from the URC as the four Irish provinces win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taskmaster Kinsella sets the returning Eoin Toolan some homework: pick an Ireland 'A' team with a view to facing Portugal in the spring, and flesh out one especially interesting aspect from the provinces' opening four rounds of URC.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to discuss Ulster's excellent comeback victory over Munster, and whether Graham Rowntree should be as concerned as he sounded following his side's first defeat of the season.The lads also sift through Connacht's error-strewn, missed opportunity in Edinburgh and a Dan Sheehan/Will Connors/Ross Byrne-inspired Leinster win away to the Dragons.Plus: Ollie Jager, Eddie Jones, Finn Russell giving it to The Shed in Gloucester, and Antoine Dupont at the Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to discuss the four provinces' respective outputs across the URC season so far and look ahead to another interpro weekend.The lads also discuss Portugal's freshly announced fixture with England 'A' in February and World Rugby's opportunity to harness some of their World Cup magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Paris Olympic-bound Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to review a brilliant first interpro of the season, choose a left-field potential addition to Ireland's out-half picture, and ease Ronan O'Gara's apparent fears about his own future at La Rochelle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray, Berch and Gav mull over an enjoyable tournament won by an underappreciated Springbok team, and also discuss what should come next for Ireland over the next four years and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella live from the Stade de France in the immediate aftermath of South Africa's 12-11 win over New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday's pod, Eoin joins Gavan to look ahead to Saturday's RWC final and discuss the future of the international game following World Rugby's unveiling of a new global calendar to be introduced from 2026.We also hear from Murray, who is busy with the Springboks today as they gear up to defend their title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey mobilise to defend the very concept of the scrum after it came under fire during Virgin Media TV's coverage of South Africa's RWC semi-final win over England.The lads look back over both semis and look ahead to the final, ahead of which Berch is fascinated by the Springboks' selection dilemmas in particular.They also discuss Round 1 of the URC, during which a young prospect from Athy shone for Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brave-faced and back in Sydney, former Ireland performance analyst Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to give his thoughts on Ireland's defeat to the All Blacks and the changes Andy Farrell and co. might look to make in the years to come.The lads go deep on South Africa's victory over France, and Gavan is filled with such newfound admiration for Rassie Erasmus that he describes him as 'a force for good in the game' before immediately rowing back on his statement.Eoin and Murray preview the semi-finals and Eoin gives his thoughts on two departing players with whom he worked during his own Ireland career, Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman, and Gavan Casey tip their caps to Sam Cane and the All Blacks and talk about their feelings.The lads bid farewell to two Irish rugby greats and discuss South Africa's advancement to what might be a new level in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciaran Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are live from the Stade de France in the immediate aftermath of Ireland's World Cup exit at the hands of New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray, Eoin and Gav look ahead to the biggest game in Ireland’s World Cup history, plus the three other quarter-finals this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella, Dan Leavy and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to reflect on Ireland's excellent win over Scotland and look ahead to next weekend's storybook quarter-final versus Joe Schmidt and the All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella and Ciaran Kennedy dial in from the Stade de France in the moments after Ireland's hugely impressive win against Scotland which sets up a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime chief sportswriter with BBC Scotland, Tom English, joins Murray and Gav to discuss the curious dynamic between Ireland and Scotland. The lads look ahead to what essentially amounts to a last-16 game between the two countries on Saturday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland's final pool game against Scotland, and how both sides will approach their preparation as well as the pivotal game itself. The lads also discuss the All Blacks' obliteration of Italy and whether Ireland would have the tools to stop them in a prospective quarter-final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella to discuss Ireland's superb defence and dig into the weeds of their win against South Africa.The lads also break down where Eddie Jones has got it wrong and how the Wallabies' woes are a huge concern for Australian rugby union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella, Bernard, Jackman, Dan Leavy and Gavan Casey reflect on a special night in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their immediate reaction to Ireland's monumental, nerve-shredding victory over South Africa in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to look ahead to The Big One at the Stade de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray, Bernard and Gavan are joined by special guest Dan Leavy to review Ireland's victory over Tonga and begin the build-up to the 'Boks in Paris.The lads also discuss Fiji's landmark victory over Australia and what the future might hold for Eddie Jones if the Wallabies go home early, plus a job well done -- in the end -- by an improving England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes after Ireland recorded their second win of the World Cup.They discussed Ireland's performance, the form of Bundee Aki and Johnny Sexton breaking Ronan O'Gara's Irish scoring record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray and Eoin join Gavan from Tours and Sydney respectively to preview Ireland's pool game with Tonga, and to dive further into both England's win over Argentina and France's curtain-raising success against the All Blacks.Murray and Gavan also give an insight into Gary Keegan, the mastermind behind Ireland's boxing success over the last 20 years who has worked closely with Andy Farrell and Ireland for the last three. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey after their busy weekends' work on the ground in France. The lads discuss the major talking points from a stacked weekend of action and being to peer ahead to Ireland's pivotal pool clash with South Africa in a fortnight's time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy from the Stade de Bordeaux in the immediate aftermath of Ireland's 12-try win over Romania to kick off their Rugby World Cup with a bang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wednesday duo becomes a trio for the World Cup, with Murray and Eoin let loose by Gavan to give a forensic preview of a biblical weekend's worth of fixtures.The lads discuss spying on opponent's training and the evolution of video analysis in the past two decades. Murray and Eoin give very different hype-level reads from Tours and Sydney respectively, and ponder what would drive Irish people to root against their own national rugby team. Plus, detailed previews of the marquee fixtures this weekend: France-New Zealand, Ireland-Romania, Australia-Georgia, England-Argentina, South Africa-Scotland and Wales-Fiji. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we edge towards kick-off, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to make their definitive World Cup predictions, including 'Breakout Player', 'Biggest Disappointment' and, of course, the eventual winners.The lads also discuss Benjamin Urdapilleta's double shove of Ronan O'Gara and the fallout from France's decision to call-up Bastien Chalureau as a replacement for Paul Willemse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss how France finished their preparation for hosting the World Cup, beating a Wallabies side that has potential but needs to tidy itself up. The lads also talk about South Africa's impressive win over New Zealand, with their 7/1 bench catching the eye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back home from Bayonne, Murray Kinsella joins Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey to assess a night vaguely reminiscent of Italy at Ravenhill in 2007, but one which should be viewed entirely differently.Murray, Berch and Gav dissect Ireland's performance against Samoa, Andy Farrell's 18-15 split, and the extent to which Cian Healy's loss will hamper Ireland's chances in France. Berch unabashedly explains why Ireland will win the World Cup and, when Gavan's heart stops racing minutes later, he invites the former Ireland hooker to expand on his distinctly un-Irish proclamation.The lads explain how Fiji have managed to become semi-final contenders in four fewer games than Steve Borthwick has coached England, plus there's South Africa-New Zealand and France-Australia analysis, with a little more love for Antoine Dupont along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella discuss Andy Farrell's squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray joins Gavan from the stands of Parc des Sports Jean Dauger in Bayonne to assess a narrow Ireland victory over Samoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss what Dan Sheehan's foot injury might mean for Ireland as Andy Farrell makes his final calls on his World Cup squad. The lads discuss Ireland's clash with Samoa this weekend and also how the other World Cup contenders are warming up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan, Murray and Bernard look back on Ireland's win over England as their World Cup preparation kicks into proper gear. The lad discuss what Ireland did well and what they still need to improve on. They chat about England's lack of quality in the match. They discuss Keith Earls, his 100 caps for Ireland and his chances of going to the World Cup. Plus, with Owen Farrell's appeal process ongoing, Bernard puts forward the case for why Farrell shouldn't miss the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gav and Murray discuss a five-try win for Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss the Owen Farrell case and why World Rugby should appeal the decision to overturn his red card. The lads also talk about a big blow to France's World Cup hopes with Romain Ntamack ruled out through injury, as well as all the latest warm-up games and squad announcements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan break down Ireland's win over Italy, discussing those who furthered their World Cup cases and those who missed a chance. The lads also discuss the rest of the international action from the weekend, including Wales' win over England, as well as all the latest World Cup squad announcements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their instant reaction to a win for Ireland in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss the final round of the Rugby Championship as New Zealand claim the title against the Wallabies, while the Springboks' win over Argentina throws up a much-discussed incident involving head injury. The lads also look forward to Ireland's first World Cup warm-up game against Italy, as well as the rest of the action on another busy weekend of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.