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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Episodes

The Scots await 10.03.2023

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella take one last look ahead to Ireland's clash against Scotland this weekend, as Murray brings us some squad news ahead of the fixture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snyman's return, Marmion's exit, and POC's influence 03.03.2023

Gavan Casey is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss Kieran Marmion's exit from Connacht and the western province's policy of favouring homegrown players. The lads also talk about the return of the popular RG Snyman for Munster after his injury hell. And they also chat about the latest from Ireland camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italy-Ireland preview from Rome 24.02.2023

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from the Stadio Olimpico to look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations encounter with an improved Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aviva atmosphere, Munster's new signing, Ireland's health 17.02.2023

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss the latest news from Ireland camp, new Munster signing Alex Nankivell, and the atmosphere at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby Weekly Extra: Sean O'Brien on Ireland v France and his coaching career 10.02.2023

In this special pod, we hear two clips from Tullow RFC, where Sean O'Brien joined Gav, Murray and Berch for a truly compelling chat across a number of topics, which included how Ireland must approach the French challenge and Sean's coaching career with club and province. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Furlong blow, Aki impact, and is there a way back for Joey? 03.02.2023

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Faro Airport as he begins his journey towards Cardiff for Ireland's Six Nations curtain-raiser with Wales. Murray gives an insight into Ireland's training camp in Portugal, examines the Irish team, and provides a Welsh threat level ahead of tomorrow's fixture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saving the game 27.01.2023

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey field listeners' questions about tackle-height law changes in the grassroots sport in England, and discuss World Rugby's plans to implement similar changes that will transform the sport as we know it in the interest of player safety. The lads also discuss 'getting our old Heineken Cup back' and look ahead to the provinces' games in the URC this weekend. Luke Cozens...

Joey Carbery is the headline but Ross Byrne is the story; plus European preview 20.01.2023

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to run the rule over Andy Farrell's Ireland squad announcement on Thursday and look ahead to four big games involving the provinces in the Champions and Challenge Cups this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster go with Casey and Patterson against Saints, but Murray is far from finished 13.01.2023

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from London Stanstead on his way to La Rochelle for Ulster's pivotal European tie tomorrow. The lads discuss Conor Murray's omission from Munster's matchday 23 to face Northampton in Thomond Park on Saturday, the speed of Munster's training which The42's Murray witnessed first-hand on Tuesday, and Leinster and Connacht's paths to the next stages of their respectiv...

Coombes the lock, Sharks selection, speed the game up 06.01.2023

Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella to discuss interesting team selections from Munster and the Sharks ahead of the URC weekend. There's also a chat about Ulster's massive game in Italy. And the lads discuss World Rugby's push to speed the game up. If you want to get access to the members rugby pods, head over to members.the42.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gloucester: don't hate the player, hate the game; and is Dan McFarland under pressure? 16.12.2022

Joining the pod for the final time is our beloved Garry Doyle, who gives Gavan Casey and Rugby Weekly listeners his thoughts on the four provinces' European fixtures this weekend before setting off for pastures anew. And if anybody knows how to source a 2003/2004 Chelsea jersey in time for Christmas, please for the love of God get in touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Why Leinster deserve to be favourites and the best rugby books 09.12.2022

Garry Doyle joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to the opening round of the Champions Cup season. The lads answer questions from members of The42 and give a few tips for Christmas gifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pivac to Leinster? And how can Ireland unearth more athletes? 02.12.2022

Making his Rugby Weekly debut, Enda Coll is joined by Murray Kinsella to answer questions from members of The42. The lads discuss whether Wayne Pivac would fit in Leinster and touch on Rassie Erasmus' big win last month. They also chat about the athletic profile of Irish rugby players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ROG to England and the Irish provinces face a crucial block 25.11.2022

Gavan Casey is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss Ronan O'Gara being linked with the England job. The lads also look towards a big block of URC and Champions Cup rugby for the four provinces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of 'mood' riding on Ireland versus the dangerous Wallabies 18.11.2022

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey assess Ireland's November so far and look ahead to the final autumn test in Dublin, as well as Owen Farrell's 100th cap as England face the All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster's magic night at the Páirc and Ireland's shake-up for Fiji 11.11.2022

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella to reflect on a brilliant occasion in Cork for Munster, while the lads also discuss Andy Farrell's selection for Ireland's second autumn Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Connors on living with Jimmy O’Brien and Ireland’s brotherhood 04.11.2022

A short clip from our LIVE show in the Harcourt Bar and Gardens where Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman were joined on stage by Ireland and Leinster's Will Connors. Get the full interview by becoming a member now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snyman's setback, game time for young Irish players, and names on jerseys 28.10.2022

Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella chat about the latest David Nucifora briefing, worrying news on Munster's RG Snyman, and why names on jerseys is a good thing for rugby. The lads also look forward to Munster's clash with Ulster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free members pod: Rugby's financial crisis, 'bullsh** values', and is Ireland safe? 27.10.2022

**LIVE POD ANNOUNCEMENT**: On Wednesday 2 November, Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey will be joined on stage at Dublin's Harcourt Hotel by Leinster and Ireland back row Will Connors to preview Ireland's first November test with South Africa. For chats, drinks, on-screen analysis, audience questions, prizes and plenty more, get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the42-ru...

Who should deputise at 9 and 15 if JGP and Keenan don't make SA? 21.10.2022

Ciarán Kennedy, Garry Doyle and Gavan Casey break down Ireland's squad for November and look ahead to Leinster-Munster on Saturday. Join Gavan, Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and special guest Will Connors for a live preview of the Ireland-South Africa test on Wednesday 2 November in Dublin's Harcourt Hotel. A limited number of tckets will be on sale on Monday for €15, but The42 members can get...

Which of the provinces' new signings have caught the eye? 14.10.2022

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to provide his assessment of the standout new arrivals at each of the provinces. Final details of our live Ireland-South Africa preview event at the Harcourt Hotel on Wednesday 2 November will be released next week. To sign up for members-exclusive pods every Monday, Wednesday and Ireland post-match, visit members.the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Carbery to 15, Sutherland to Ulster, and SOB to Naas 07.10.2022

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Friday night's interpro between Connacht and Munster and answer a listener's question: who needs the win more? Plus, Murray gives his thoughts on Ulster's bolt-from-the-blue signing of Scotland and Lions loosehead Rory Sutherland as well as Seán O'Brien coming good on his love for the AIL as he joins Division 1B club Naas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

What did we learn from Emerging Ireland's win against the Griquas? 30.09.2022

After a 54-7 win for Simon Easterby's side against opponents of questionable quality, Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella pick out the standout Irish performers and discuss what the Irish coaches might have taken away from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lancaster leaving Leinster and members mail bag on Emerging Ireland 23.09.2022

Leinster fans got the news they dreaded this week - Stuart Lancaster is close to finalising a move away from the province next summer. Gavan Casey is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss the latest on that front, while the lads also answer some questions from members about the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free members pod: Why Raynal was right; how does McCloskey have only six caps?; RWC squad bolters 19.09.2022

FREE MEMBERS PODCAST: Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey for the first Monday pod of the 2022/23 season which, for one week only, is available for free to both members and non-members of The42. If you're not yet a member and you fancy listening to this podcast every Monday (as well as receiving further exclusive Rugby Weekly Extra pods every Wednesday and immediately following Ir...

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