The 42 Rugby Weekly

The 42 Rugby Weekly

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Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Ulster v Leinster preview, and Cordero finally set for Connacht bow 17.05.2024

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to the provinces' ties in the URC this weekend. To join us at the Harcourt Bar & Garden for next Thursday's Leinster-Toulouse preview night, visit this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-42-champions-cup-panel-tickets-904778144787 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leinster players stay, Munster host Connacht, Ulster on the road 10.05.2024

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to a big weekend in the URC and also discuss some of the new contract announcements in Leinster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leinster v Northampton: the final countdown from Croke Park 03.05.2024

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Leinster's captain's run at GAA Headquarters to break down tomorrow's Champions Cup semi-final between Ireland's eastern province and English Premiership leaders Northampton Saints. For further podcasts this week featuring Bernard Jackman, James Tracy and Murray Kinsella, visit the42.ie/extra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The growth of the AIL, with Terenure and Cork Con legends Ian Morgan and John O'Mahony 26.04.2024

Ahead of AIL finals weekend, Murray and Gav are joined by a pair of legends from the clubs involved in Sunday's Division 1A showpiece: Terenure director of rugby Ian Morgan and life-long Cork Con clubman John O'Mahony. Ian and John discuss their sides' roads to the final, the drastic improvement of the AIL as a product in recent years, and how clubs can continue to drive membership within their re...

Leinster sell out Croker, last word on Barrett, and listeners crack central contract code 19.04.2024

Murray and Gav put a lid on a Leinstertaining week and look ahead to the four provinces’ URC clashes this weekend — all of which are important. As the dust settles on Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster, infamous provocateur Murray also fields questions on Munster’s 2021 signing of Jason Jenkins — his thoughts on which continue to annoy some people three years later. Plus, it turns out some of our l...

Leinster v La Rochelle: the final countdown 12.04.2024

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Leinster's captain's run as we preview tomorrow's quarter-final, armed with team news. For further build-up on our Rugby Weekly Extra podcasts this week with Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Benjamin Deudon, visit the42.ie/extra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frisch frustration, Leinster's big guns, Zebo's chance 05.04.2024

Gav and Murray discuss all the latest team news ahead of a compelling weekend of rugby in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. The lads also chat about Antoine Frisch's declaration that he wants to play for France and what it means for Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman's harsh words for Connacht, and Eoin Toolan on becoming a Wallabies coach 29.03.2024

On this week's Rugby Extra for The 42 subscribers, we bid farewell to our colleague of almost five years, Eoin Toolan, who has joined Joe Schmidt's Australia coaching ticket. Eoin talked Gavan Casey through his new role and what he believes Schmidt will bring to Australian rugby union. Also, Bernard Jackman gave his thoughts on Connacht after their heavy home defeat to the Lions. They were, eh, no...

Jackman on Ireland's attack, Tracy on Ireland's set piece, and Kinsella on title no.16 22.03.2024

On this week's Rugby Weekly Extra podcast for The 42 subscribers, former Leinster and Ireland hookers Bernard Jackman and James Tracy joined Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to provide their expert analysis of Ireland's 16th-ever Six Nations title and look ahead to the summer tour of South Africa. To listen to Rugby Weekly Extra every week, visit the42.ie/extra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Unchanged Ireland, 5/3 bench, and Scotland's hopes 15.03.2024

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Super Saturday. They discuss the mood in Irish camp, how the Scots have been quiet this week, and the Ireland U20s' chances of wrapping up the Six Nations title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henderson's opportunity, Bealham v Jager, and comfort levels with Ireland's heavy-favourites tag 08.03.2024

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Twickenham for the final countdown to Ireland's Six Nations meeting with England. To gain access to additional rugby pods every week -- including our post-match pod from Twickenham on Saturday evening -- visit the42.ie/extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ringrose's return, 6-2 or 5-3 for Twickenham, and what's happened to France? 01.03.2024

On this week's Rugby Weekly Extra podcast for The 42 subscribers, former Ireland performance analyst Eoin Toolan and The 42's Murray Kinsella began the long look-ahead to Twickenham with Gavan Casey. For an additional two podcasts per week, plus immediate post-match pods following Ireland games, visit the42.ie/extra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youthful Wales come to Dublin 23.02.2024

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy report from both camps ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who backs up Keenan? And Eoin Toolan's forensic analysis of Jack Crowley 16.02.2024

To avail of the special offer to which Gavan alludes, and which expires on Sunday, visit the42.ie/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doris named captain as Ireland ring the changes for Italy 09.02.2024

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to discuss the teams for Sunday's fixture at the Aviva. To listen to this week's two Six Nations review/preview pods with Bernard Jackman and Eoin Toolan, visit the42.ie/extra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland go bold as they gear up for special occasion in Marseille 01.02.2024

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Marseille as we count down to kick-off at the Stade Velodrome. To hear the lads' immediate post-match podcast on Friday night, and for three additional podcasts every week during the Six Nations, visit the42.ie/extra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Farrell's move, Full Contact verdict, and France-Ireland look-ahead 26.01.2024

Ciarán joins Gav to discuss the start of the Six Nations tournament and the lads also give their opinion on the new Netflix documentary ‘Full Contact’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schmidt to save the Aussies and all the Champions Cup team news 19.01.2024

Ciarán Kennedy is heading for Leicester this weekend to report on Leinster's big game there but first he's joined by Limerick-bound Murray Kinsella to look ahead to the Champions Cup weekend, as well as the big news from Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big day of Irish v French teams in the Champions Cup and Farrell's Lions 12.01.2024

Gavan Casey catches up with Murray Kinsella after yesterday's unveiling of Andy Farrell as the 2025 Lions boss. And the lads discuss a big weekend of Champions Cup action, with the team news hot off the press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Festive season interpros and Snyman's move to Blue 22.12.2023

Seán Hussey and Gavan Casey discuss the upcoming URC derbies featuring the provinces and they also talk about RG Snyman's move to Leinster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The RG Snyman-to-Leinster reaction pod (and Champions Cup preview) 15.12.2023

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to discuss arguably the biggest story of the club season so far: as reported by Gerry Thornley in the Irish Times, RG Snyman will join Leinster upon the conclusion of his Munster contract in the summer. The lads also look ahead to the provinces' Champions Cup fixtures this weekend, with Ulster and Connacht recalling some serious experience to their starting XVs. I...

Harry Byrne and Will Connors' big chances, and why Ulster should be beating Bath 08.12.2023

With all of the provinces' teams named, Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a huge weekend of European action. For two additional rugby podcasts each week, as well as full access to The 42, visit the42.ie/extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frawley back to 15, Connacht rotate, Munster march to Cork 01.12.2023

Seán Hussey makes his pod debut as he chats to Murray Kinsella about the big team news ahead of Round 7 of the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aviva derby, Munster captaincy and youthful Ulster 24.11.2023

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella as the lads look ahead to Leinster and Munster's meeting at the Aviva Stadium, while the lads also preview Connacht and Ulster's away trips this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big step for Sam Prendergast, Leinster's co-captaincy, and what makes an Ireland wing 17.11.2023

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the provinces' URC fixtures this weekend. The lads preview Leinster v Scarlets, Munster v Stormers, Sharks v Connacht and Ulster v Lions, and discuss Ireland's dearth of test-ready options on the wing as well as a happier picture at tighthead with the arrival of Oli Jager. For unlimited access to The 42 and two extra rugby podcasts every week, vis...

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