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Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to discuss Owen Farrell's 6/4/3-match ban. The lads react to the news that Munster have ruled themselves out of the signing of Malcolm Marx, and Eoin explains why they'd be better off looking for a prop in any case. They also look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup games involving the provinces and discuss Connacht's coaching future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Leinster appeared to be in big trouble against the Ospreys but they managed to win yet again. Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss how they did it. The lads also break down Ulster's latest defeat as their deeply worrying run of bad results continues, while they discuss Munster's win over the Lions and the southern province's hopes to keep building their squad. Th...

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Johnny Sexton's injury and what it means for Ireland. Does Joey Carbery go straight into the number 10 shirt for the start of the Six Nations if Sexton isn't back? Who else is really in the frame? How much would Sexton love to get one over on Warren Gatland? The lads also look forward to another big weekend of URC action. Eoin highlights the subtle vari...

In the first pod of a big 2023, Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss Munster's stunning comeback win against Ulster. The lads speak about Ben Healy's role off the bench as the Tipperary man gets set for a move to Scottish rugby. There's also plenty of chat about Ulster's mid-season collapse, as well as a review of Leinster's latest win. Berch and Murray were impr...

In a festive final pod of the calendar year, Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to answer three core questions about each of the provinces -- and the Ireland men's national team entering a World Cup year: • What’s a reasonable expectation of them in 2023? • What is the biggest area of improvement that could help them to achieve or exceed their expectations in 2023? • Who or what should their fans be mo...

Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to explain why he feels Munster are tracking in the right direction on both sides of the ball after they held out Northampton at Franklin's Gardens. Leinster laid waste to a second-string Gloucester in Dublin, and while Berch laments George Skivington's decision to make 13 changes, he doesn't judge the Cherries boss for sparing his front-liners a beating within th...

Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey and he has it on good authority that Eddie Jones is heading back to his homeland for a gig with Rugby Australia, perhaps as soon as 2023. But how will it work? The lads also discuss the Bernard Laporte corruption scandal, and then dig into Leinster, Ulster and Munster's performances in the Champions Cup over the weekend. Eoin gives a glimpse of what John Ryan can expe...

Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to assess a mixed bag of results for the provinces in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Eoin Toolan, who was impressed by the ‘ballsy’ decisions in Wales and England to relieve Wayne Pivac and Eddie Jones of their duties so close to a World Cup. Eoin ponders Jones’ next move and makes the point that his abrasive style is not always best suited to the modern player. Also, the lads look ahead to a huge weekend in Europe for the provinces and pick their Champ...

Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss a very impressive Leinster comeback win, as well as Munster's bonus-point victory in Edinburgh, and Connacht's win against Benetton. The lads also chat about Eddie Jones, Welsh rugby, and the great Doddie Weir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss 'the shape of the game' as World Rugby looks to make rugby a better product, while the lads also assess how Pool B is shaping up with just nine months to go until the action kicks off in France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday's podcast, Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss Munster's big interprovincial win over Connacht in which they seemed to build upon the feel-good factor generated at Páirc Uí Chaoimh a few weeks ago. Murray and Berch assess what's become of Connacht's attack, which in a number of metrics is the worst in the URC. The lads look back on Australia's extraordinary comeback...

Welsh rugby is back in crisis mode after last weekend's defeat to Georgia, so Murray Kinsella is joined by rugby journalist Steffan Thomas to discuss Wayne Pivac's future and the many issues causing turmoil in the regional and club game in Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland got over the line -- just -- against Australia in a physical but relatively low-quality affair at the Aviva on Saturday. Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Eoin Toolan join Gavan Casey to assess a patchy but gutsy Ireland performance, and the lads give their Irish report card for the November campaign as a whole. There is also a celebration of World Player of the Year, Josh van der Flier...

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their instant reaction from the Aviva Stadium after a 13-10 win for Andy Farrell's side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella is joined by Justin Harrison to discuss his time in Ireland, the pressure on Dave Rennie, his impressions of Ireland, and the magnificent Mack Hansen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are at full complement for a bumper Monday pod looking back over the weekend's November tests. Murray, Eoin, Bernard and Gavan find more positives than negatives from Ireland's win over Fiji, including the performances of Joey Carbery, Stuart McCloskey, Jeremy Loughman and Jack Crowley. Eoin gives the lay of the land in OZ after the Wallabies' shock defeat to Italy, and the lads look ahea...

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella give their instant reaction to a 35-17 win for Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special bonus podcast for members, Garry Doyle chats to rugby commentator Hugh Cahill about his life calling the biggest rugby games, the importance of attention to detail and whether or not he gets nervous for games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss changes in the Ireland squad, the task ahead against Fiji, and how the Wallabies are shaping up for their visit to Dublin in two weekends' time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to break down Ireland's magnificent victory over South Africa at the Aviva. The lads have it out over who really edged the physical stakes and discuss their standout performers -- which, spoiler alert, were virtually all 23 Irish players. Murray also takes aim at centurion Conor Murray's haters, and the lads discuss Argentina's first win at Twic...

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy break down a huge Ireland victory from the Aviva Stadium press box as the dust settles on Ireland 19-16 South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella, and Benard Jackman got together for a special LIVE show from the Harcourt Hotel to preview Ireland vs South Africa. Plus, they are joined by our special guest for the night Will Connors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella are joined by ex-Springbok and current SuperSport analyst Hanyani Shimange to look ahead to this weekend's massive game in Dublin. The lads discuss selection, tactics, and the mental challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Ulster's narrow win over Munster at Thomond Park, as well as URC victories for Connacht and Leinster. The lads also look towards Ireland's huge autumn clash with the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.