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Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella dig into an incredible weekend in Dublin and Cork. They discuss Andy Farrell's impressive leadership of Ireland, how Johnny Sexton has changed, and the players who have stepped up in a big way to help their team towards the Grand Slam. The lads also reflect on the Ireland U20s' back-to-back Slams, talking about how these talented young players need opportunities...

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey give their immediate reaction to Ireland's Grand Slam victory against England in the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sunday Times' rugby correspondent, Stephen Jones, joins Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella to preview this Saturday's showdown in Dublin. Stephen waxes lyrical about Andy Farrell's Ireland team and declares them the best Irish side ever as he says England would do well to keep their losing margin to less than 20 points this weekend. The lads dig into what went wrong for England against France las...

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to dissect one of the great Irish victories -- and one of the most bizarre games in recent memory. 'Berch' felt the game was lost when both Dan Sheehan and Rónan Kelleher were struck down, so just how did Ireland wind up winning it so convincingly? And how did Scotland manage to pass up such a golden opportunity for a landmark win? Plus: Steve B...

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Murrayfield to give his thoughts on Ireland's extraordinary win over Scotland which keeps their Grand Slam bid alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scottish   journalist and commentator Jamie Lyall joins Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella to take a deep dive into the challenge Ireland face on Sunday. The lads discuss Finn Russell's form and his relationship with Scotland boss Gregor Townsend, whose future remains unclear. Eoin and Jamie also outline the dangers that the Scottish attack poses this weekend. There's chat about the doubts surro...

Gav, Berch, and Murray tee up another huge week for Ireland as they get set to visit Scotland in the Six Nations. How big a threat are Finn Russell and co.? The lads discuss the other two fascinating Six Nations games ahead, as well as giving their views on Ardie Savea's throat-slitting gesture during last weekend's Super Rugby action. Berch speaks about Tom Tierney's funeral and how Munster manag...

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss how Ireland will review their win over Italy, with a big focus on the details of the Irish defence. The lads also chat about Andy Farrell's much-boosted selection options for the Scotland game. With the NZR confirming they'll name the next All Blacks coach before this year's World Cup, Eoin analyses whether it's Scott Robertson's job or whether there mi...

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey pour over a job pretty well done by Ireland in Rome in the circumstances. The lads discuss Ross Byrne's performance at 10, the makeshift midfield and who should start at 13 in the event that Garry Ringrose becomes unavailable again, and the importance of James Lowe to Ireland's attack. Berch also makes a bold call on Scotland's attack, and Murray ex...

Ciarán Kennedy gets Murray Kinsella's live reaction from Rome as Ireland secure another bonus-point win to keep the Grand Slam dream alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey for a bumper chat as Ireland prepare for their trip to Rome, Connacht and Leicester Tigers make their head coaching appointments, and the southern hemisphere gears up for Super Rugby season with renewed enthusiasm. Eoin gives his insights into the movers and shakers in OZ -- where Taniela Tupou has left the Reds for Toolan's old club, the Rebels -- and tells us which...

Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to take a deep dive into the chaos in Welsh rugby. Berch gives detailed insight into the state of play and what needs to happen to sort this mess out. Murray and Bernard pick the players they'd like to see come in for Ireland against Italy, and the lads also discuss a member's interesting question about a hypothetical all-Leinster Irish...

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss the latest Super Rugby law tweaks - yellow card upgrades, reducing TMO interactions, and an interesting one around the scrum. The lads dig into Ireland's performance against France last weekend in the Six Nations, with Eoin outlining the tactical approach that impressed him so much. There's also discussion of the French frustrations after defeat in Dubl...

Bernard Jackman and Ciarán Kennedy join Murray Kinsella to dive deep into Ireland's brilliant performance in an incredible Six Nations win over France. The lads discuss how Ireland limited the French threat and their four excellent tries. There's discussion of Caelan Doris' dominant performance and the more unsung contributions from players in green. After Scotland's second win, we ask if they are...

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey live from the Aviva Stadium in the aftermath of Ireland's brilliant win over France in the Six Nations, as they add to their unbeaten record at home. The Grand Slam is still on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special live podcast, Sean O'Brien joined Gav, Murray and Berch in Tullow RFC, for a truly compelling chat across a number of topics, which includes how Ireland must approach the French challenge and Sean's coaching career with club and province. Sean speaks openly about what drove him to confound the many doubters who said he would never have a career in professional rugby.  He explains h...

Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan are joined by Paris-based journalist Illtud Dafydd, who gives us the inside view on how France are shaping up for Saturday's showdown with Ireland. Illtud discusses injuries in the French squad, their brilliant 9-10 combination, and how Andy Farrell's team are viewed in France. Eoin breaks down the key tactical, physical and mental challenges ahead of this massive S...

Gav, Berch, and Murray discuss a thrilling opening weekend in the Six Nations. Ireland racked up a bonus-point win over Wales despite a wobble in the second half, while Italy pushed France all the way in Rome. The lads discuss what it all means ahead of _les Bleus' _visit to Dublin on Saturday. They also chat about Scotland's latest Calcutta Cup success against an England team who still have plent...

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey on the line from the Principality Stadium to give his immediate reaction to a 34-10 victory for Andy Farrell's men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella are joined by Steffan Thomas, the rugby correspondent for Wales Online, to discuss why the Welsh Rugby Union has been accused of having a 'toxic culture' amid allegations of sexism and racism. The lads then break down Warren Gatland's team selection for Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland this weekend. There are more than a few veteran players but also a sprin...

Portugal-bound Murray Kinsella and former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey for a big Six Nations preview. The lads field members' questions about this year's tournament, giving their assessments of each of the teams along the way. One listener also unearths a potential 'Lions curse' on Ireland, and perhaps even the other pertinent nations, at World Cups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to start building up to the Six Nations, with the lads discussing Johnny Sexton's fitness and how Andy Farrell should pick in his 23 for the opening clash against Wales. With Scotland boss Gregor Townsend saying that John Cooney wants to play for them, Eoin outlines his reservations about the change in World Rugby's eligibility rules. Eoin and Murray also chat abo...

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey after a huge European weekend for the provinces which yielded mixed results. The lads discuss Munster's stirring efforts in Toulouse, where Murray says French journalists have already made peace with, as they see it, Leinster's inevitable Champions Cup success. How realistic a prospect is it that we see Bundee Aki in Munster red next season? 'Be...

On this week's midweek pod recorded in the aftermath of a hugely intriguing Six Nations squad announcement by Ireland, former Munster out-half and current Cork Con head coach Jonny Holland joins Gavan Casey to run the rule over Andy Farrell's big calls. There were none bigger than that made in Holland's former position: he gives his thoughts on Joey Carbery's form and Ross Byrne's 'fully deserved'...

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey had their hands full on Monday's pod after a stacked week of European action for the provinces and massive news in the wider rugby world. Firstly, Eddie Jones is back in the saddle, replacing Dave Rennie as the Wallabies' head coach less than nine months out from the World Cup. The lads assess a ruthless decision by Rugby Australia and whether or no...