Gavan and Ryan are joined by Bernard Jackman after a thrilling weekend of European rugby to look at the highlights and low-points of it all. We also get input on Rory Best and Conor Murray after their side's performances and Best's initially worrying injury.This week show has all this:- Reaction to Leinster's win (and that dropped ball)- Dan Leavy's injury woes- Rory Best his exit from the game and Ulster proving people wrong- Munster's win in Edinburgh- Conor Murray on his form If you enjoy it,...
Apr 04, 2019•55 min
The Six Nations is long gone and the return of the Champions Cup is here. On this week's episode, Ryan, Murray and Bernard Jackman preview a massive weekend for the Irish provinces in Europe. This week's show features:- Munster's tricky game in Edinburgh- Leinster and Ulster's clash in Dublin- Ian Keatley interview- Andy Friend's influence in Connacht- Andy Farrell starting to figure out his backroom teamIf you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your quest...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Murray Kinsella sits into the presenter's chair and dissects Ireland's Six Nations campaign with Andy Dunne. With the World Cup coming up later this year, Andy and Murray also look at where the team goes from here, and how some of Ireland's most talented players won't necessarily get game-time due to the company mentality.Also covered this week:- Tweaking the laws of rugby- The excitement of Ireland's U20 Grand Slam champions- The All Blacks-esque school rugby competitions- London Irish's Brenda...
Mar 21, 2019•58 min
Formerly an icon in Welsh rugby, Tadhg Beirne will get his long-awaited first start in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday, hoping to dismantle the Grand Slam hopes of many of his former teammates. In today's episode, Ryan and Murray look ahead to the final weekend of the 2019 Six Nations with Bernard Jackman. Also featured this week:- Reaction to the Ireland team announcement- Open or closed? The Principality Stadium's roof problem- Ireland's U20s set up to make history- Simon Zebo on his pu...
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr
With Sean Cronin missing out on Joe Schmidt's latest squad, Murray, Andy and Ryan look at the reasons for his exclusion, and how 'the undroppables' may affect the mood in the Ireland camp. Also featured this week:- France attacking Irish predictability - Practising making mistakes- Interview with Pau's Paddy Butler - World Rugby's Nations Championship explainerThe42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the ...
Mar 07, 2019•59 min
International rugby players, led by Johnny Sexton, Kieran Read and Owen Farrell, released a scathing attack on World Rugby's proposed new international competition. Murray, Gavan and this week's guest Bernard Jackman take a look at the competition and their grievances. Also featured this week:- Jack McGrath's potential move to Ulster- Provincial loyalty- Captaincy styles- Sports psychologists- Connacht legend John MuldoonApologies for slight interference on the John Muldoon interview from roughl...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min
With Cheetahs' Nico Lee receiving a 13-week ban for "emptying the contents of his nose" onto the face of Connacht's Colby Fainga’a, Andy Dunne recalls the worst things to ever happen him in the heat of battle.And following a week's break from the Six Nations, Ireland will travel to Rome to face Conor O'Shea's Italy outfit this weekend. We look ahead to that game and also discuss some some of the other hottest stories in world rugby this week.Also featured this week:- Munster's South African recr...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min
With a hard-fought win over Scotland in Murrayfield in the rearview mirror, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey look at Ireland's gameplay and what Joe Schmidt's work-ons after two weeks are. Also featured this week:- the pressure on Conor Murray's kicking- where Joey Carbery fits in the Six Nations plans now- Ireland's under 20s flying high- England's Emily Scarratt bringing the spiral kick back The42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you en...
Feb 14, 2019•56 min
Following a heartbreaking Six Nations opening defeat to England, Joe Schmidt will look to regroup against a dangerous Scotland side. This week, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey are joined by Bernard Jackman to assess the damage of last weekend and look ahead to the clash in Murrayfield. Also featured this week:- Ireland's problem areas- The defending of the back-three- France engineering their own downfall against Wales- Ireland's under 20s lighting up the pitch against England.Plus, Stephen Ferr...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Simon Zebo joins Gavan and Murray for a special live recording of the podcast in Dublin's Liberty Hall Theatre to preview Ireland's Six Nations opener against England.He also speaks about:- Robbie Henshaw's ability at fullback- Playing for Ireland again under Andy Farrell- His time in Joe Schmidt's Ireland camps- His new life in Paris, including Donncha Ryan's croissant-eating habits.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to ...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 43 min
While we set up for our big Guinness Six Nations event, Gavan and Murray discuss Joe Schmidt's interesting team selection ahead of the clash with England. Check back tomorrow for a podcast of this evening's chat with Simon Zebo as we build up to the championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2019•18 min
Just over a week out from the 2019 Six Nations openers, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey are joined by Bernard Jackman to look at Ireland's bid to hold on to the Grand Slam. Also included:- Bernard Jackman on what's next up for him- The strength of England's squad for the opener against Ireland- Using the Six Nations to experiment ahead of the World Cup- Ireland's Ciara Griffin ahead of Women's Six Nations- Those outside of Schmidt's plans getting a chance in Pro14If you enjoy it, please subscrib...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Ahead of the final weekend of European pool games, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey look at what each of the provinces can expect, and who impressed last weekend. The latest pod includes:- Reaction to Ireland's Six Nations squad- Connacht's revival rewarded- Interview with uncapped Six Nations call-up Tom Farrell- Munster evolving into serious Champions Cup contendersIf you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to heinek...
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Ahead of a huge weekend of Heineken Champions Cup action, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey assess the provinces' chances of putting a foot in the last eight. The latest pod includes:- Fit-again Chris Farrell's impact and Munster's burgeoning belief- How Leinster can overcome the born-again Toulouse- Is Ross Byrne able to step up to the plate in Sexton's absence?- Why Connacht aren't a 'feeder' team- Garry Ringrose on his defensive gameIf you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - ...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr
The first Heineken Rugby Weekly is here and Andy Dunne, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella look back at the break's tempestuous inter-pro action.- Is Leinster and Munster's rivalry back to it's best?- Johnny Sexton's approach to the Leinster captaincy- Getting the best from the academy systems- Looking ahead to the last round of inter-prosSubscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Jan 03, 2019•57 min
In the last Heineken Rugby Weekly of a memorable year, Andy Dunne, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on the past 12 months for Irish rugby.- the standout performers for the national side- the key moments that clinched a Grand Slam, a tour win in Australia and victory over the All Blacks- how Joe Schmidt's men can back up in 2019- Leinster's double achievement and the state of play for the other provinces heading into the new year.We have tickets to give away for a Heineken Cup game, with d...
Dec 27, 2018•51 min
As we head into the busy Christmas period, Gavan Casey is joined by Andy Dunne and The42's Murray Kinsella. -The lads talk about Munster's apparent identity crises and on-field issues (7'55)- Are Leinster getting back to their best? (30'50)- History of niggle between Connacht and Leinster (47')Murray catches up with Marty Moore (18'30) and we react to soft bans for Castres (1'20) and a move for London Irish (7'10).Subscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42...
Dec 20, 2018•52 min
It's friends reunited this weekend as we get set for Round 4 and the second part of the Heineken Champions Cup back-to-backs.The42's Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey were joined on the line by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan to get stuck into the week's main talking points.- What happened to Leinster's breakdown in Bath? (10'10)- How did Ulster reignite their season against Scarlets? (35'50)- Are Munster good? (43'50)And our big interview sees Murray Kinsella chat to Connacht assistant...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr
There's a mouth-watering round of Heineken Champions Cup action in store this weekend. The42's Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey were joined by Andy Dunne to get stuck into the week's main talking points.- Brian O'Driscoll opened up on Off The Ball about the use of painkillers in rugby; Andy, a physio, gives his thoughts on the topic (1'30)- The rejection of a Pacific Islands team in Super rugby (9'30)- the impact of David Nucifora on Irish rugby and the future of Stuart Lancaster (13'10) - We spe...
Dec 06, 2018•54 min
In a massive week for Irish rugby, Ryan Bailey, Murray Kinsella and Andy Dunne discuss: - Joe Schmidt's decision to leave his job after next year's World Cup- Andy Farrell's credentials as his replacement and the prospect of ROG joining him- the impressive Leinster production line Murray catches up with Simon Zebo in this week's feature interview, we get the lads' weekend predictions and we take your questions as always. Please subscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrug...
Nov 29, 2018•58 min
Well, that was fun! This week, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella are joined by former Ireland and USA Eagles head coach Eddie O'Sullivan to analyse Ireland's famous win over the All Blacks and preview the final November Test against the visiting Americans this weekend. We ask (and answer): - Who are the players who could benefit most from an outing against the USA on Saturday? - Are Ireland now the best team in the world? - How exactly did Schmidt's men prevent New Zealand scoring a try last time ...
Nov 22, 2018•1 hr 3 min
It's the big one! Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Andy Dunne look ahead to Ireland v the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.- We discuss the team news from both camps - ask why New Zealand's attack is the best in the world?- and how exactly can Ireland beat the world champions? There's Lego chat, a debut for 16-year-old Beibhinn Parsons and in our feature interview, referee John Lacey talks to Murray about his career and decision to retire from officiating this week.Send us your quest...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr
Stephen Ferris joined Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella in studio to look ahead to Ireland's meeting against Argentina and the rest of this weekend's November Tests. We first tackled the news-makers of a busy week and then tried to answer three questions:- How many of this week's Ireland team will start against the All Blacks? (13'20)- Tactically, what can we expect from Ireland this weekend? (20'40)- Are this Argentina side a genuine threat to Ireland (33'13)Plus we had a quick look at the weeken...
Nov 08, 2018•50 min
Andy Dunne joins Gavan Casey in studio with Murray Kinsella dialling in from Chicago to look ahead to Ireland and Italy’s meeting in Soldier Field and discuss the big talking points as the November Tests get underway. We first tackled the news-makers of a busy week and then tried to answer three questions:- What can we expect from the exciting Ireland 23 to face Italy? (12'12)- What are England, South Africa and the All Blacks planning this weekend? (30'35)- What do Ireland need to do to get bet...
Nov 02, 2018•53 min
Andy Dunne joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella in studio to discuss the big talking points heading back in to the Pro14 and the November tests. We first tackled the news-makers of a busy week and then tried to answer three questions:- What does Joe Schmidt's Ireland squad tell us? (15'10)- How far behind Leinster are the other provinces? (25'58)- What have we learned about the provinces after their first two European games? (52'18)Plus we talk to Conor Murray about sharing his secrets with New...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Johne Murphy joins Ryan Bailey and Murray Kinsella in studio to discuss the big talking points in the Heineken Champions Cup. We first tackled the news-makers of a busy week and then tried to answer three questions:- What exactly makes James Lowe so good? (17'30)- What do the provinces need to do to make it three wins from three this weekend? (28'20)- And who has put their hand up for the Ireland squad in the November Tests? (57'10)Murray also sits down with former Ireland and Leinster forward M...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Andy Dunne preview the kick-off of the Heineken Champions Cup by tackling the big news-makers of the week and answering three big questions: - What does Munster’s attack need to do to push on to the next level? (7'40)- How good can the Henshaw/Ringrose partnership get? (17'20)- Are Ulster better-equipped to get out of their Champions Cup pool this year? (40'50)Plus we discuss Connacht's strongest back three (50'30) and Murray catches up with Isa Nacewa as the Lei...
Oct 11, 2018•56 min
This week, Ryan Bailey guest hosts alongside The42 expert Murray Kinsella and former Leinster and Connacht out-half Andy Dunne. Together they look at the week's newsmakers, then tackle three big questions:1. Can Munster survive these big weeks without Conor Murray? (9:32)2. What would it really take for Connacht to be a champion side? (19:52)3. How are Leinster going about getting *even better* than last season? (44:56)Plus Murray meets Ireland and Leinster full back Rob Kearney. We hear how he ...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min
