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Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan chat about the 2025 Lions tour schedule, Johnny Sexton's three-game ban, the influence of Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks, and Eddie Jones' worries with the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod returns after the summer break, with Murray Kinsella joined by Eoin Toolan to discuss the first weekend of Rugby Championship action. How good were the Boks and All Blacks? How bad were the Wallabies and Pumas? The lads also discuss Johnny Sexton's disciplinary hearing tomorrow, with potentially damaging ramifications for Ireland's World Cup plans. And there's excitement about Friday's Wor...

Murray Kinsella is joined by two IRFU referees in Chris Busby and Eoghan Cross as they discuss their lives as referees, the challenges they face, and their thoughts on technology in the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman, Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to cast an eye towards Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign. The lads assess Andy Farrell's 42-man training squad and wield their respective axes to whittle it down to a World Cup-sized 33, giving their thoughts on some key matchday 23 selection decisions along the way. Berch and Eoin give their early World Cup predictions, while Murr...

Murray Kinsella, Eoin Toolan and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to pore over each of the provinces' 2022/23 campaigns, and where each of them need to improve next term. How can Munster become European contenders? Has too much been made of Leinster's Champions Cup final defeat? How can Dan McFarland restore the feel-good factor to Ulster's dressing room? And how far can a Santi Cordero-infused Co...

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey pore over a famous day in Cape Town for the mighty men from the southern province, who defied even their coaches' early-season expectations in ending their 12-year wait for a trophy. The lads also discuss Saracens' Premiership success over Sale as well as the potential capitulation of London Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Former Ireland, Melbourne Rebels, and Kintetsu Liners performance coach Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to give his thoughts on the Champions Cup final, why exactly the second half became so "one-sided" in La Rochelle's favour, and what he sees as the unjust criticism of Ross Byrne as well as Leinster's coaches. The lads also look ahead to a massive day in Cape Town, where Eoin believes Munster's mi...

La Rochelle have done it again and, unfortunately, so have Leinster. Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey break down an extraordinary final at the Aviva Stadium and how Ronan O'Gara has 'made a mockery' of the idea that the recipe to success is best kept a secret. Murray and Gavan are later joined by URC CEO Martin Anayi ahead of this weekend's final between Stormers and Munster in Cap...

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy record live from the Aviva Stadium in the immediate aftermath of Leinster's devastating 27-26 defeat in the Champions Cup final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

oin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to profile Ronan O'Gara's impressive La Rochelle team and highlight the qualities that he thinks make them marginal favourites for Saturday. But Eoin also discusses the reasons that Leinster should be feeling confident they can beat the French side at the third time of asking. After their in-depth preview of this weekend's Champions Cup final, the lads discuss an i...

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to break down a thrilling URC semi-final win for Munster in Dublin, with lots of chat about Jack Crowley's winning drop-goal, how Munster's ambition was rewarded, and where it got away from Leinster. Connacht missed a big chance to reach the final as they were edged out by a dangerous Stormers side in South Africa, while the lads disc...

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss the two URC semi-finals, with an injury-hit Munster heading to Dublin to take on Leinster as Connacht visit the Stormers in Cape Town. The lads discuss how Leinster manage their big squad, Munster's challenge this weekend, the fine job Andy Friend has done in Connacht, and also the strengthening of the relationship between Kiwi and Japanese rugby. Hosted on...

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella break down the URC quarter-finals, where Connacht downed Ulster, Leinster overcome the Sharks, and Munster beat Glasgow. That all tees up another Leinster v Munster semi-final, but Berch reckons it could be different this time. Do Connacht have a chance in South Africa against the Stormers? The lads also discuss Terenure's brilliant AIL success, both on and off...

We're at full complement for a special-edition Wednesday pod, as Eoin Toolan, Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to assess Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final victory over Toulouse, La Rochelle's steamrolling of Exeter, and what the latest chapter in the finalists' great rivalry might look like. The lads give their thoughts on Toulouse's gripes over the officiating of their semi-...

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella provide instant reaction to Leinster's 41-22 hammering of Toulouse in the Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to Leinster's big challenge against Toulouse in the Champions Cup semi-finals. The lads discuss Leo Cullen's interesting words as he attempted to manage the big expectations. And with Rugby Australia announcing a surplus for the financial year, Eoin outlines how they've managed to turn things around from the brink. There's also time to check in on al...

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey delve into Round 18 of the URC and how the provinces are shaping up for their respective knockout-rugby runs. The lads discuss how Munster totally subverted their expectations in South Africa, and why the impending departure of the in-form Ben Healy -- who should arguably start at out-half in Munster's quarter-final -- shouldn't be considered a mist...

On today's pod, Eoin Toolan tells Murray Kinsella about his work with Ireland, the Melbourne Rebels, and Kintetsu Liners. Eoin discusses how he got into rugby analysis, what's involved in the job, and how this area of the game has changed over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray and Berch get stuck into a clean sweep for the Irish provinces in the URC, with Munster and Leinster registering impressive wins on the road in South Africa. The lads also discuss Jacques Nienaber signing for Leinster and Scott Fardy being announced as the new Connacht defence coach. And there's discussion of the latest defeat for Ireland Women and whether they should have more experience i...

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to look back on Champions Cup quarter-final weekend and tentatively look ahead to the semi-finals. After analysing a brilliant second-half performance against Leicester, the lads discuss Leinster's socio-economic advantages -- a hot-button topic since Friday -- and whether or not they would be better off acknowledging their existence. Murray and...

Murray and Eoin are joined by former England and Lions lock Geoff Parling, who is now an assistant coach with the Melbourne Rebels. The lads discuss the tactical challenge Leicester will throw at Leinster in the Champions Cup on Friday, with Leo Cullen's men heavy favourites to advance. Geoff also discusses how Super Rugby is looking to speed up the game, as well as how the Fijian Drua are providi...

Gav, Berch, and Murray discuss what was a tough weekend for everyone in Irish rugby except the magnificent Leinster, who played brilliant wet-weather rugby to beat Ulster. The lads discuss how the other provinces might look to close the gap to Leinster, with Connacht having crashed out of the Challenge Cup against a superb Benetton team. Meanwhile, there was more misery for Irish women's rugby on...

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a massive European weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gav is joined by Berch and Murray to discuss a URC play-off race that has become even spicier after wins for Connacht and Ulster, a draw for Leinster, and a chastening home defeat for Munster. The lads try to pick their top eight with two rounds left to go. There's also analysis of Ireland Women's disappointing start to their Six Nations campaign away to Wales, with Bernard pointing out that thing...

Eoin Toolan joins Murray to continue basking in the afterglow of Ireland's Grand Slam success, with Eoin providing more detailed analysis of where Andy Farrell's team got it right and where they still need to get better. The lads dig into the mailbag to answer some brilliant questions from members, including the task of picking Ireland's four best players of all time. There's also discussion of th...