The Molecast

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — This one is about the Six Nations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions Cup's unsquarable circle — Munster thrill but narrowly miss — Leinster's pass Bath test, fail pass test — The value of Dupont vs. the value of not giving up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Consistency or conservatism in Irish Squad? — Agent Rabah — Enjoying Leinster Muscle in La Rochelle — Munster's Magical European Nights — Ulster failings — A changing game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — For Episode #150, we put a call out to listeners to submit questions for the first ever Molebag series. Thanks to all the listeners who submitted questions. We got to many of them, but there are some we didn't get around to. Fear not, we'll keep everything on file for a future dip into the Molebag. Thanks very much for the support and listenership over 150 episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Munster disappoint after bright new start — The Gleeson Conundrum — Leinster’s “Juega de Posición” — Structure vs Autonomy — Crunch time for Ulster and Munster — More Magners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Provincial Report Card — Munster rejuvenated by coaching ticket and PO'M renaissance — Leinster's Bomb Squad — Ulster's bum note — Connacht's Big Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland huff and puff — The inexplicable fall-off in skills execution — Expanded depth and competition — Changes behind the scenes — Who will stick up their hand and say “pick me” — Europe and Rugby losses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland dominate Fiji — Sam for the Bold Step, Gus for Prez — The Selection Questions: safe and steady vs time to experiment — Whisper it Quietly: the Scots are real — What does Faz leave for Easterby? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at our Ko-Fi page https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland's dissatisfaction in victory — Where have the basics gone awry? — We need to talk about the lineout — Marginal losses — Keep it simple, stupid — Knives out for Gatland — Trust in Joe — Le Spectacle, Le Razz-ma-tazz — Shh, don't tell the soccer lads — Springboks supreme, Kolbe class Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland drop the ball literally — Ireland drop the ball metaphorically — Play better? — Ref fest — Juga, juga rugby — That's just how we play, mate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Did Rowntree jump... or was he pushed? — Who calls the tune and who picks the team — The production line vs the winning streak — It's an art, not a science — Baseball fundamentals — Movie review (It's Moneyball, again) — Ireland vs ABs, let's gooooooo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Faz's last Ireland squad for a year 😢 — Is this the time to "experiment"? — Ulster are free — Munster's annual funk — Big Rudy and Posh Robots Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — The Croke Park Screwjob... Leinster screw the fans out of a contest by winning the game after 14 minutes — Leinster go to 20/24 in the Cullen era against Munster — What is a Nienaber defensive system? — Experimental Law Ideas — Stephen Archer gets legitimately called a role model — It's Ben Murphy time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Emerging Ireland. Emerging Sam — The Ginger Genius's Moment To Shine — Munster win it inside a minute — Connacht the Entertainers — Croker Fever (slowly) begins to bubble Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Munster go down in Parma, but what of it? — Leinster and the endless squad management — Connacht and the quest for the big kick — The rapid revival of the Ireland Women — Aoife Wafer's BOD-in-Paris performance — Woeful Wallabies and the Rugby Championship — Cian Healy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — It's URC week 1, so what better time to talk about the post-season — When does the season *really* start? — Young guns go for it, then go to South Africa — The English want in — John Jeffrey done dirty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" — NZ falter in SA — Tours vs global jamboree — A fractured game — The good doctor Felipe's Mean Medicine — Aussies adrift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — What even are winning and losing, when you think about it? — Ciarán Frawley and the way he could kick a ball — We have the mental — Now they know our name — A word for Beaudie 😍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland's narrow defeat in Pretoria and what to read from it — England's missed opportunity — The closing gap between North and South — Nucifora's exit statement to Irish rugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — A complete lack of understanding of the South African sense of humour — Testing conditions — Sam Berman's Ireland — DuPont continuing genius — Who is the Cruyff of Glasgow — Damien MacKenzie, Spinaroonies and the 7.35am kick off slot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Leinster's frustrating, recurring nightmare — A lack of overall vision, or a tight defeat in a tough game — Munster's big, big, big regrets — Peter Armani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Munster do the job — Van Graan's Renaissance — Big Game Ulster — Leinster: boring and bottling — A narrative vs a bunch of stuff that happened — Any redemption in Pretoria? — Emerging Ireland tour challenges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — The XL rugby season — URC format and compromises — Who is in Leinster's head: Ulster? Themselves? Leinsterfans? — Outhalf conundrum, pt. 4 — Harry's Real World — The Sexton Succession — The O'Mahony Succession — AOB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Lionel Messi is the "Antoine Dupont of Soccer" — Jouez jouez? Non! Kickez les points — Leinster and the eternal corner gambit — The Wizard of Oz outhalves conundrum — Omerta and Rugby Values — Carley disasterclass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Leinster's bungles at Ravenhill — We need to talk about Harry — ... and Luke — European Royalty and Cup Final Rugby — Leinster's selection questions — Depth and expectations for the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Building something at Ulster — Munster turn on the razzle dazzle — Peaking for the hard ground season —The Fabulous O'Brien Brothers — Top 14 Watch — A little bit of final fever breaks out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — All about the destination — A tournament that succeeds in spite of its organisers — Reflections on Croker — Kudos to Northampton — ... and to Leinster! — Don't take it for granted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Munster relish the touring life — Leinster struggle in Africa — Any win will do for Ulster — Connacht and coaching experience — Chasing The Sun — The South African Challenge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Let me blunt, are we facing a labor crisis — The "broken" system — Central Contracts and hot air — Communes, Cantons and Confederation — Whither the project player Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — That was the day — Leinster’s Width vs The Gambler’s Defence — Importance of the pool win — La Rochelle’s Slump — Ego trip to Cork — Corporate strategy and the Quiet Man — A saga to be continued Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast by donating at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Leinster's Good Friday Rodeo — Attacking flair vs system — Milne, O'Toole, Kitschoff — Connacht's hard times — European uncertainty ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can donate to the Molecast at our Ko-Fi page https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — This is Ulsterchat with your host, Michael Chat — Blazers, Suits and Tracksuits, Rd. 2 — The league with a hole in it — Go the game — UEFA, Rammstein and Croker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland dealing with the target on their back — Scotland park the bus — A long look at the big graph — How do we make the lines start pointing up again? — Don't lose sight of the achievement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you enjoy the Molecast, please support us at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Dominating the details vs. too many mistakes — The Six-Two Injury Dilemma costs big — A reminder: this is hard — AWOL Ulster and Richie's opportunity — EEEEE TALLLL YAAAH — You fill up my senses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast on https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — A meditation on a single topic: how will England end up with more points than Ireland when the final whistle goes on Saturday — Statistical correlation — Things just "clicking" — Connectedness, cohesion, set piece and ticker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland continue to settle the score against Wales — Giving the performance its due — English Jujumen lying in wait? — France and Cosmic Rugby Justice — Atmosphere, "real fans", etc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Tempting fate or speaking truth — Gruesome metaphors for beating Italy — Did we mention that we love the Six Nations? — Mutual Malaise at Ulster — Mr Ulster to the rescue? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland's masterclass out of touch — Finding strong points, then finding weak points — Turns out missing the best player in the world is a disadvantage — A new load of faces and names to argue about into the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Ireland go 6-2 — France not so jouez-jouez — A brief interlude about rugby documentaries — Can Ireland avoid disappointment? — Something about the other teams — Roll on the Six Nations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — We have to talk about Ulster — Anything to be said for more Leinster matches for the lads to go to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — A "Win Today, Win Tomorrow" selection from Farrell — A hard club to join — The outhalves question — Old Captain Pete and his voodoo — ... and his contract — The Munster No. 8 factory — A tribute to JPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Provincial Vibe Check — Leinster's use of resources — This ship has two captains — Munster's Munsening won't spoil holidays — Connacht, errrrr — Stocking full of coal for Ulster? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole — Leinster's starting and finishing — Leo, the Capo — My gawd, that's Ciarán Frawley's music! — Dan McFarland and Tony Soprano — R̶o̶l̶o̶ ̶T̶o̶m̶a̶s̶s̶i̶ Massimo Cuttita — Home advantage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole —Leinster's "moral defeat" — Our new S&C Guy — The Big 10 question — Tackle technique Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmoleBlue Machine rolls back into town... with work-ons — Young pups and old stagers — A Carton House Christmas — The return of An Clasaiceach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmole After the flow, the ebb (at Rodney Parade) — The "Irish Style" — Young guns, depth and competition — A dream of a new away ground — Grow the Game vs Tend the Game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can suport the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmoleThe tale of two Australian hookers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmoleWORLD CUP WEEK 7!Joe, Cheiks and Felipe — There's ruthlessness and there's just being really, really awful — Don't need a weatherman to know that England are just going to boot the ball — Pick your Boks team and get it wrong — Prediction time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmoleWORLD CUP WEEK 6!Familiar feelings, new feelings — The winning and the losing of it — Team of heart — The Draw and the Semis — Rassie you sumbitch — The Incredible Boks — That's why it hurts so much Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support the Molecast at https://ko-fi.com/dementedmoleWORLD CUP WEEK 5!The worm turned — Walking the walk — Bumps and bruises (mental and physical) — The opposition — Paris in Autumn — The Boks and their backs — Isn't it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.