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With Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella both away this week, we will instead dig into Andy Farrell's Ireland selection on Friday. The lads will be back next week, however, for a very special edition of the Wednesday pod: Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey will join the Wednesday duo of Murray and Eoin for an in-depth chat about the financial state of rugby and its viability globally, as well as where Irish rugby stands relative to all of the precariousness of recent months.We'd love to put some of your questions to the lads so if you have any, fire them onto Gavan at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciarán Kennedy and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to discuss Leinster's toughed-out victory over Connacht, Munster's potential lift-off, and Ulster's barnburner in South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the young Irish side won three from three in South Africa, Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss what we learned, how disruptive it was for the provinces, and the standout players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Sexton grabbed the limelight as Leinster saw off the Sharks in a URC thriller, while Munster's misery continued as they lost to Connacht. Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss those games, as well as a win for Ulster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study in Scotland suggests that ex-international players are 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease than the general population. Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the disconcerting research. The lads also look forward to Connacht's big derby clash with Munster, detailing how Andy Friend's side need to improve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another cracking weekend of URC action, Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to review Leinster's win over Ulster, Munster's stuttering success against Zebre, and another defeat for Connacht over in South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Hagan has had a remarkable career that has taken him from Balbriggan to Leinster to Connacht to Melbourne to Béziers, with an Ireland cap in there too. Jamie joins Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella and speaks with disarming honesty about on his unique journey through the game.If you need to talk, contact:Pieta House 1800 247 247 (suicide, self-harm; 24/7 support)Samaritans 116 123Aware 1800 80 48 48 (depression, anxiety)Teen-Line Ireland 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19)Childline 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s)You can also text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode NotesOn Monday's show with Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey:04:52 - Dragons v Munster, and where it all went wrong at Rodney Parade for Graham Rowntree's men.22:20 - Stormers v Connacht, and what Bundee Aki could have done differently to his red-card clear-out.32:20 - Leinster v Benetton, how Leinster might shape up from a coaching POV next season, and Jason Jenkins' influence.49:18 - Scarlets v Ulster, John Cooney's essayist-influenced 30-point haul, and how close are Ulster to Leinster ahead of Friday's interpro?55:09 - Could two Welsh regions join the Premiership, and would it require an overhaul of Welsh regional rugby? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leinster fans got the news they dreaded this week - Stuart Lancaster is close to finalising a move away from the province next summer. Gavan Casey is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss the latest on that front, while the lads also answer some questions from members about the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Performance analyst Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to go into detail on Munster's opening-round defeat to Cardiff and also break down Leinster's narrow win away to Zebre. The lads pick out their players of the week and the best plays from the URC action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey for the first Monday pod of the 2022/23 season.On today's agenda:2.00: Mathieu Raynal v Australia -- the lads explain how they've separately come to be supporters of #TeamRaynal as the French referee's controversial decision from Thursday's Bledisloe Cup match continues to reverberate around the rugby world.15.00: Ulster v Connacht -- Stuart McCloskey's influence and the differences between him and Bundee Aki/Robbie Henshaw in an Ireland context; Ulster's standout performers, and concerns for Connacht as they pick up where they left off last season -- in a bad way.30.55: Zebre v Leinster -- A tough day in Parma for Leinster's defence; have they become too forward-oriented and, if so, how do they broaden their palette when it's so often the right approach for them on a game-by-game basis? 39.40: Cardiff v Munster -- A different-looking Munster but similar frustrations; a big change in their kicking game, and could Jack Crowley be the secret to a fully firing Mike Prendergast-steered attack?49.27: Berch v the Emerging Ireland tour -- Bernard and Murray discuss the potential RWC bolters from Ireland's development squad that is set to tour South Africa, and they also give their contrasting views on the merits of the tour as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Season! Bernard Jackman and Eoin Toolan join Murray to look in on Munster's suggested appointment of a chief operating officer, and why the sport's business model needs to improve, urgently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Gavan Casey discuss New Zealand's Joe Schmidt-inspired obliteration of Argentina, South Africa's exciting destruction of Australia, and how drastically everything in southern-hemisphere rugby has changed in a week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey assess the Rugby Championship action from the weekend, the Ireland women’s team’s disappointing defeat to Japan, and a potential ‘Emerging Ireland’ men’s tour of South Africa which will overlap with the URC schedule next month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella break down how Greg McWilliams' Ireland recovered from a worrying start to score nine tries in their first-Test victory over Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to look back on two Rugby Championship games from the weekend which subverted their expectations.Ian Foster's All Blacks, with the help of the conspicuous respective influences of Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan, turned South Africa over in Ellis Park -- but is it enough to say they have turned the corner under Foster or will he be sacked before they face Argentina?Michael Cheika's men, meanwhile, scored seven tries in a record win over Australia, whose depth at out-half is of primary concern to Eoin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to dig into the Rugby Championship action from the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciarán and Eoin continue to bask in the glory of Ireland's win over New Zealand and they run through the other summer series tests across the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray, Bernard and Gavan are joined by former All Black great Israel Dagg to reflect on a day of starkly contrasting emotions for Irish and Kiwi rugby fans in Wellington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garry Doyle in Wellington tells Murray Kinsella what it was like to be there as Ireland secured their brilliant series success over the All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Ireland's bid for a Test series success in New Zealand, while the lads also discuss wins for Georgia, England, Wales, Scotland, France, and more in what is a hectic month of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garry Doyle checks in from Wellington after Andy Farrell's midweek team recorded an impressive victory over the Māori, with plenty of excellent individual performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to break down Ireland's historic win in New Zealand and look forward to tomorrow's clash with the Maori All Blacks as well as the decisive third Test on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode NotesCiarán Kennedy is joined by Garry Doyle as they look back on a historic victory for Ireland against The All Blacks in New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bonus members pod ahead of Saturday’s second Test, Garry Doyle sits down with Sunday Times sportswriter Peter O’Reilly to reflect on 20 years of covering the Irish rugby team on tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan is back in Sydney but joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Ireland's chances of turning the All Blacks series around, how Eddie Jones' England suffered Down Under, and what went wrong for Wales in Test 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's pod, Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey are joined firstly by outgoing Kobelco Steelers head coach Dave Dillon. Taking a break from packing his bags ahead of his move home to New Zealand after six years in Japan, the former Chiefs player development/talent identification manager gives listeners the Kiwi perspective on his country's resounding win over Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday, and gives Berch an insight into New Zealand's talent-development strategy.Murray then catches up with The42's own Garry Doyle down in New Zealand to suss the vibe in Auckland, the Ireland camp and beyond.To finish, the three O.G.s dig into various aspects of Ireland's performance, both bad (a lot of it) and decent (including Joey Carbery, as far as Murray was concerned), and Berch goes on one of his trademark, impassioned rants about talent-identification in this country, and how we've reached a stage where Michael Bent -- with the greatest respect to him -- has been required to give Ireland a dig-out in the front row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garry Doyle joins Murray Kinsella on the line from Eden Park after Ireland's 42-19 defeat to New Zealand in the first Test of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one where The Gang all meet up for the first time (since the thing). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SPECIAL EVENT - Join us for a preview night of Ireland's New Zealand tour this Wednesday in Dublin: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-blacks-v-ireland-tour-preview-night-with-the42-tickets-359417987877Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey assess the overnight developments in New Zealand where a number of Covid cases in the All Blacks coaching setup have led to former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt taking charge against his former second-in-command Andy Farrell in Auckland.The series has taken on a new dimension with Schmidt standing in for Ian Foster, but there are equally injury blows to a couple of important players for both sides, while Mack Hansen has been ruled out of the first test having himself tested positive for Covid.The lads give their thoughts on what would constitute a successful summer for Ireland, beginning with Wednesday's first run-out against the Maori All Blacks.Plus: a difficult day for an injury-ravaged Ireland 20s, Montpellier find their Holy Grail in France, and a completely unplanned discussion comparing the French and Irish talent-production systems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's pod, Eoin Toolan and Gavan Casey are joined by Crusaders assistant coach and former All Black Tamati Ellison, who has escaped the celebrations and made it home to Wellington after the Canterbury outfit secured their 13th Super Rugby title.The former utility back gives an insight into how he prepared the Crusaders defence to choke the life out of the table-topping and favoured Blues in Auckland on Saturday, and how his versatility as a player contributed to his defensive philosophy.The well-travelled Ellison tells us why the Crusaders' environment is special for both players and coaches, and gives a peek behind the curtain of what it's like to work alongside the larger-than-life 'Razor' Robertson. Plus, he has some insight for Leinster fans as to what they should expect from their new attack coach, his buddy and colleague Andrew Goodman who will depart for the eastern province ahead of next season.Ellison will be plotting against Ireland in a coaching role with the New Zealand Maori in the coming weeks, and he gives his honest thoughts on the overall series as the Kiwis unite to try to send Andy Farrell's men home with their tails between their legs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, Bernard Jackman and Ciarán Kennedy join Gavan Casey for a suitably stacked chat following an enthralling weekend of rugby showpieces.'Berch' was on commentary duty for the Stormers' URC final success over the Bulls in Cape Town and he wonders whether he broke the rules by laughing out loud at the sheer insanity that became the final quarter. The lads dig into the Stormers' and former 'party animal' Jon Dobson's journey, and how they're an outlier from other champion teams in modern terms.There were redemption arcs all over the place at Twickenham, too, as Leicester Tigers saw off Sarries to reclaim their spot at the top of the English domestic game. Berch and Ciarán provide insights into the remarkable job Steve Borthwick has done at Welford Road, all of which was crowned with the swing of an Adidas World Cup boot by forgotten man Freddie Burns.After chatting about the Crusaders' Super Rugby final success over the favoured Blues, the lads look ahead to Ireland's tour of New Zealand, where Berch reckons Ian Foster may be a man under pressure -- particularly with Joe Schmidt operating away behind the scenes.And speaking of pressure, how about Eddie Jones? Ciarán and Berch have different interpretations of England's heavy defeat to the Barbarians but a consensus can be formed on one thing: it was pretty funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Ulster and Ireland centre joins Gavan Casey from South Africa to reflect on a galling day for Ulster in Cape Town, where he was stood next to friends and former team-mates as Mannie Libbok's conversion ended the northern province's season.The lads look back on Ulster's performance versus the Stormers and look ahead to the URC final, for which Darren will again work as a pitch-side reporter for RTÉ. He also isn't as downbeat about Leinster's anticlimactic finish to the season as others, and explains why he believes there has been an overreaction to their defeats to La Rochelle and the Bulls.Plus: Ireland squad chat, and a weird tangent about Rory Scannell by Gavan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode NotesSPECIAL EVENT - Join us for a preview night of Ireland's New Zealand tour: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-blacks-v-ireland-tour-preview-night-with-the42-tickets-359417987877 All throughout this URC season we have praised what the South African franchises have 'added to the competition', but never did we imagine they'd so cruelly take it away from us.Bernard Jackman and Ciarán Kennedy join Gavan Casey to look back on two pulsating URC semis, neither of which went the way of the remaining Irish provinces.The lads discuss how -- and why -- it was left to Johnny Sexton to take the fight to the Bulls off Leinster's bench, and Jake White's simplistic plan to beat the long-reigning champions.They also look at Ulster's loss to the Stormers, one area on which they clearly need to work if they are to take 'the next step', and the development of Robert Baloucoune's all-round game which will hopefully lead to a breakout summer in New Zealand.Plus: the All Blacks name their squad for that summer tour, and Christophe Urios runs into bother with his own players as Bordeaux-Begles book their Top14 semi-final spot at the expense of Racing.As always, to send your feedback or submit a question for the next episode, fire an e-mail to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Casey and Eoin Toolan are joined by Blues defence coach Craig McGrath, who is in preparation for a Super Rugby semi-final versus the Brumbies this Saturday morning.Craig tells the lads how he began his coaching career in Drogheda with Boyne RFC, and also speaks of his first encounter with his current Blues colleague Joe Schmidt who coached him in Auckland in the mid '00s. He speaks of his philosophy, of the Blues' group-contribution ideas for their own defence, and how they intend to stop Dan McKellar's Brumbies this weekend.He also looks ahead to Ireland's tour of New Zealand in the summer, and has a clear answer as to which Irish player he would sign for the Blues if given the opportunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman, Garry Doyle and Gavan Casey dig into the weekend's URC fare.Leinster put a hapless Glasgow to the sword and, only hours after 'Berch' had a conversation with Warriors head coach Danny Wilson about the precarious nature of coaching, Wilson was shown the door.Ulster battered Munster at Ravenhill and cemented their status as the second best team in the country, and perhaps the second best team in the URC. How conceivable is it that they unseat Leinster as the league's kingpins? Plus, Garry explains why he wouldn't start the extremely impressive James Hume in one of the three All Blacks Tests this summer.And the lads -- but mainly Garry -- have it out after a piece he wrote in which he opined that history will be kind to Johann van Graan at Munster despite his trophy-less tenure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to provide the forensics on Leinster's Champions Cup final defeat, and how La Rochelle bettered them in various areas. The lads also look ahead to the URC quarter-finals, including Ulster-Munster on Friday night, and the last eight teams standing in Super Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman and Ciarán Kennedy join Gavan Casey to discuss where it went wrong for Leinster Leinster in Marseille, and how Saturday wound up being a day of coronation for La Rochelle, Ronan O'Gara and Donnacha Ryan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to Leinster v La Rochelle with excitement and trepidation in equal measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode NotesMurray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey review the weekend's URC action, with a focus on an experimental Leinster side's superb victory over Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan is back on the pod and he joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the form teams and players in New Zealand rugby ahead of the All Blacks' three-Test series against Andy Farrell's Ireland this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Casey returns to discuss a stunning Leinster performance with Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella. The lads break down the impressive semi-final win over Toulouse and look towards Leinster's battle with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in the final. They also touch on the big URC weekend ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IRFU high performance referee coach and talent ID manager Johnny Lacey joins Murray Kinsella to chat all things refereeing and answer loads of your questions, before Murray chats to Clontarf hooker Dylan Donnellan about the club's All-Ireland League title and his career in rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman and Ciarán Kennedy join Murray Kinsella to discuss Munster's heartbreak after an epic against Toulouse, as well as Leinster's impressive first-half performance against Leicester as they advanced into the Champions Cup semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's pod, Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to reflect on encouraging successes for the Ireland Women's 15s and 7s teams.The lads also break down bigs wins for Munster and Ulster in the URC, discuss Leinster's tour of South Africa, and reflect on another collapse from Connacht. There's also discussion on the brilliant AIL final, with Clontarf overcoming Terenure.As always, to send your feedback or submit a question for the next episode, fire an e-mail to [email protected] can also get involved via the members’ group by adding our number 0833930229 on WhatsApp and sending us a message. (If you do that, just please include your email address so that we can confirm your membership.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Ireland's tour to New Zealand now that dates and venues are finally nailed down, while the lads also discuss all the latest goings-on in the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to look back on a brilliant weekend of URC drama and discuss Ireland Women's heavy defeat to England in the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to a massive weekend of URC action, discuss last weekend's European ties, and also break down all the latest in Super Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss wins for Munster and Leinster in the Champions Cup, as well as a heavy defeat for Connacht and an agonising loss for Ulster. The lads glance ahead to the quarter-finals and pick out their possible winners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella are joined by Connacht forwards coach Dewald Senekal for a fascinating insight into his background and his work with the western province. The lads also discuss the thrilling second legs of the Champions Cup round of 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.