Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey on the line to review the weekend's World Cup semi-final action.Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby Weekly during the World Cup, as well as all the latest news from the Ireland camp in Murray's weekly newsletter. Follow this link to sign up members.the42.ie/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 28, 2019•53 min
Andy BREAKS HIS SILENCE and doesn't hold back in his assessment of Ireland's World Cup demise.- Andy's warm-up (2:00)- Andy hits his stride (17:35)- Andy on Ireland's refusal to select on form (22:50)- Murray's first contribution, the poor fella (25:48)- Nacewa and BOD's comments (28:30)- The reaction to media criticism of Ireland (37:10)- Schmidt's future (41:00)- Semi-final preview (47:50)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now become a member of The...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella dial up a rocking-back-and-forth-in-the-foetal-position Gavan Casey to provide the definitive post-mortem.- Eoin's tactical breakdown (2:00)- Murray's thoughts (4:00)- Areas where Ireland could have exploited NZ but failed (8:20)- Is it time to sacrifice a Six Nations or two? (17:00)- The challenge facing Andy Farrell (24:05)- England-OZ (25:30)- Peypergate (36:35)- Wales-France (40:40)- South Africa-Japan (45:50)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at...
Oct 21, 2019•57 min
Andy Dunne joins Gavan Casey in studio, and Murray Kinsella dials in from Tokyo, ahead of the big one.- Andy's concern over Porter being picked on the bench ahead of Ryan; POM over Ruddock/Beirne (3:30)- How to defend against the All Blacks (11:39)- The interesting calls in the AB's 23, new combinations and a potential lack of experience, why they're actually incredible (19:05)- Where Ireland can go after them (27:20)- Predictions (37:19)- The other quarter-finals (39:50)Got a question/suggestio...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr
This is the week we've been waiting for. Four years of hard work, of meticulous preparation, has all been building towards Saturday in Tokyo. Will it be more World Cup quarter-final heartache for Joe Schmidt's Ireland or can the head coach bring this team to rarefied heights? Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan joined Ryan Bailey from Japan to kickstart quarter-final week, reflect on the brilliance of Japan and discuss where Ireland can target the All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Oct 14, 2019•47 min
Andy Dunne joins Gavan Casey in studio and Murray Kinsella on the line in our big Ireland-Samoa preview. Also discussed: how much of a hames World Rugby have made of the typhoon situation.- Today's crazy news about match cancellations (1:12)- Ireland team to play Samoa; the Henderson-Ryan-Beirne axis, Peter O'Mahony's form, Henshaw's return(12:38)- Andy's fears about Samoa (22:55)- Players joined by family -- a good move?(27:35)- What Murray wants to see from Ireland (32:16)- How the days off co...
Oct 10, 2019•45 min
You wanted positivity? You got it! Well, sort of. Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey on the line from Japan with Ireland's injury latest, and an in-depth look at how their highly attritional approach in Japan may have hindered them to this point, but could work out in less humid conditions later this month.- The potentially not-so-super typhoon and its connotations (1:10)- Fitness update from the ground: Jordi Murphy, Joey Carbery, Robbie Henshaw and Chris Farrell (7:44)- The actua...
Oct 07, 2019•47 min
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey and Sean Farrell on the line from Japan to dissect Ireland's poor performance against Russia. The lads also discuss what Ireland may be missing without Devin Toner, a potential back-row reshuffle, and the All Blacks impressive dispatching of Canada in arguably worse conditions than Ireland-Russia.- Russia assessment (2:08)- The tone at Friday's presser (5:10)- Backs v forwards (10:00)- Jordi Murphy latest (19:55)- Potential Murphy replacements/Dev redemption? (2...
Oct 04, 2019•35 min
Eoin Toolan joins Murray in Japan to review Ireland's shock defeat to the hosts at the Rugby World Cup.- A tale of two halves (2 mins) - Ireland's kicking game (10 mins)- ball-in-play time (14 mins)- Ireland press conference/team news update (21 mins)- Australia-Wales review (23 mins)- the rest of the weekend action (39 mins)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby Weekly during the World...
Sep 30, 2019•44 min
Andy Dunne joins Gavan in studio and Murray on the line from Japan to chat about the latest World Cup goings-on -- including:- Stander or Conan? (06:35)- The Jack Carty story (09:35)- Ireland's need to capitalise on linebreaks (15:00)- Why Best's start is a surprise (19:45)- Potential for a Japanese upset? (26:35)- Wales-Australia preview (30:30)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby We...
Sep 26, 2019•45 min
Eoin Toolan joins Murray in Japan to review Ireland's win over the Scots and all of the other big games from the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup action.- Irish defence (8m)- Lineout success (14)- NZ-Boks review, and how to beat the Boks (18)- Refereeing inconsistency (35)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby Weekly during the World Cup, as well as all the latest news from the Irelan...
Sep 23, 2019•47 min
Folks, it's finally time... Andy Dunne is back!!! Oh, and the World Cup is also here. Andy and Murray join Gavan to break down Ireland's massive pool opener and some of the other big games this weekend.- An in-depth look at Ireland's team (1:25)- Are there concerns over Ireland's prep work given the soft-tissue injuries? (9:35)- Garry Ringrose under pressure (19:20)- New Zealand v South Africa preview (27:00)- Scotland's team is named (32:30)- How Ireland can beat the Scots (33:15)- How the Rob ...
Sep 20, 2019•49 min
We're nearly there. Murray and podcast debutant Eoin Toolan join Gavan on the line from Japan and OZ respectively to break down each World Cup pool, predict Ireland's finish, and call an overall winner.- Eoin's impressions of Ireland (3:55)- Pool A breakdown (6:50)- Pool B breakdown (22:37)- Pool C breakdown (35:00)- Pool D breakdown (45:40)- Pool predictions (55:11)- How far will Ireland go? (1:01:45)- Who'll win the tournament? (1:04:50)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 7 min
It's 13 days until Ireland kick off their World Cup. With the warm-up games out of the way, Murray, Bernard and Gavan discuss the renewed cause for optimism, impressive individual player form, and a potential quarter-final versus either South Africa or New Zealand.- Wales debrief (1:00)- Why Jean Kleyn will probably start over Iain Henderson (13:00)- The rise of Bundee Aki (16:20)- Why Wales are legitimate RWC contenders (26:45)- How do Ireland stack up against a South Africa or New Zealand? (35...
Sep 09, 2019•39 min
It's 15 days until the start of the 2019 World Cup. With one warm-up game to go against Wales this weekend, Murray, Gavan and Bernard look at the best and worst-case outcomes for Ireland's World Cup.- Ireland v Wales team news (1.20)- Why Ireland may bomb at the World Cup (9.30)- How Ireland can do well at the World Cup (20.45)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby Weekly during the Wor...
Sep 05, 2019•41 min
The42's Rugby World Cup preview night with James Lowe & Scott Fardy took place live in Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin, on Wednesday 4 September.The full episode from the show is available to The42 Members as part of our exclusive Rugby Weekly Extra feed. Throughout the Rugby World Cup, Murray Kinsella will dial in from Japan for a quick chat to give us his thoughts on that day's action and to bring us up to speed on the latest news from the Ireland camp.To hear the full show with James Lowe an...
Sep 05, 2019•9 min
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey, Ryan Bailey and Sean Farrell with their immediate reaction to Ireland's 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.On the pod:Devin Toner's surprise omission from the squad (2:40)Luke McGrath's selection over Kieran Marmion (14:45)Chris Farrell's inclusion and Will Addison's absence (18:25)The back row choices (21:25)Jack Carty gets the nod as Ireland's third out-half (26:25)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now ...
Sep 02, 2019•31 min
Our Rugby World Cup preview night takes place this Wednesday, 4 September, in Liberty Hall Theatre on Dublin’s Eden Quay.Tickets are on sale now at www.the42.shop, and we've a very special offer for our regular Rugby Weekly listeners. Enter the discount code RUGBYWEEKLY at checkout to receive a 15% discount for you, your family and your friends. The offer runs until midnight on Sunday so make sure you pick up your tickets before then. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 30, 2019•46 sec
The autopsy you've been waiting for...On this week's pod:- Ireland team to face Wales (1.00)- Players that may miss the boat to Japan (9.45)- Questions over Rory Best's position in the team (18.15)- Ireland's strengths not coming through (27.25)- Gordon D'Arcy on the pessimism of the Irish fan (35.25)- Ireland v Wales preview (48.40)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie.You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby Weekly during t...
Aug 29, 2019•56 min
Murray joins Bernard and Gavan from Portugal as Ireland begin to up the ante in their World Cup preparations. In today's podcast:- Ireland team & Carbery latest (2.00)- Irish players fighting for a ticket to Japan this weekend (11.45)- England bulk up for visit of Ireland (14.00)- Tom English on Scotland's failure to deliver on promise (22.40)- The Scots' potential threat to Ireland in the pool (36.00)- NZ back on top; OZ back to square one (41.00)Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Emai...
Aug 22, 2019•44 min
Bernard Jackman joins Murray and Gavan to take an extensive look at who they would put in Joe Schmidt's final 31-man squad to get the plane to Japan. Also featuring in today's podcast:- A look back at Ireland v Italy and the weekend's other games (1.15)- Australia's win over the All Blacks- Ireland's World Cup depth chart by position (10.30)- Murray and Bernard's optimum 31-man squads (37.00)- Peter O'Mahony interview (42.30)- National anthem rankings (53.20)Disagree with the depth charts or, mo...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Welcome back to the new season of The42 Rugby Weekly. With the World Cup creeping around the corner, Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to bring us up to speed and look ahead to this weekend's opening friendly against Italy.Also up for discussion this week:- Ireland's team to play Italy on Saturday (2.10)- What do Ireland need to change in the warm-up games (9.30)- Ireland's prospective World Cup opponents (18.00)- How Rassie has turned the 'Boks around (21.00)- Wales and Engl...
Aug 08, 2019•46 min
In our final episode of the season, we look back at the weekend's Pro14 final, and look ahead to what's next for the Irish provinces. We also take a look ahead to September's Rugby World Cup. - Leinster's Pro14 final review (1.40)- The Rob Kearney incident - red card or not? (7,45)- Rob Kearney contract news (16.25)Where can each province improve next season?- Connacht(19.55)- Ulster (27.00)- Munster (32.30)- Leinster (43.20)- Key decisions ahead of the World Cup (53.00)- Should we be excited fo...
May 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In preparation of next week's final episode of the season, Murray Kinsella gets rested (not dropped) and Ryan Bailey steps up to join Gavan and Andy in previewing Leinster's Pro14 meeting with Glasgow this weekend.Also featuring on this week's show are:- Munster eyeing up 'hard bastard' Rowntree 4. (1.07)- Leinster v Munster review (8.50)- The root of Munster's problems and what they could learn from the SAS (16.45)- Has Joey Carbery's move worked out in hindsight? (23.00)- Jack Conan on keeping...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 3 min
With Conán O'Donnell making his Super Rugby debut last weekend, Murray, Andy and Gav talk about player distribution around the world. They also look ahead to this weekend's Pro14 semi-finals, look back at Leinster's Champions Cup defeat, and Peter O'Mahony tells us about his love of gardening. This week's show has:- Irish players in Super Rugby (1.45)- Champions Cup final post-mortem (10.45)- A creative shift needed in Irish rugby (26.20)- Peter O'Mahony on gardening and online trolls (32.10)- L...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Is there room this week for another classic in European sport? Everything is there to suggest so, as Leinster and Saracens make their way to Newcastle for the tightest Champions Cup final pairing imaginable. Murray, Bernard and Gavan are here to preview this weekend's game, as well as look at the poor management in Munster that resulted in both Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones turning down new contracts. This week's menu is:- London Irish's big-name signings (1.05)- Munster's big losses and what i...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min
With the Irish provinces playing games that held no weight in the league, one listener wonders whether adding an incentive might spice up some of the, otherwise dull, end-of-season-battles. We also chat to Connacht's Jack Carty about life under Andy Friend and his nomination for Irish Rugby Player-of-the-Year.This week's episode features:- Should the Irish provinces play for silverware in the Pro14 season? (1.10)- Dan McFarland's AC/DC tickets & Connacht v Ulster preview (9.45)- The most ove...
May 02, 2019•56 min
We have our finalists. Following on from last weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Andy Dunne get stuck into meaty breakdowns of both games, including:- Munster's uncertain style of play (6.45)- Are Munster a good enough team to win a Champions Cup? (19.28)- Fans' acceptance of a lower Munster standard (29.15)- Leinster's win, and should they actually be better? (32.00)- Does James Lowe make the Irish team as soon as he's eligible? (40.00)- Who wins the final?(50...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Gavan, Murray and Andy Dunne chat through the week's rugby news and preview the European action as we get to the business end of the season. This week also features an interview with former Leinster and Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy on the challenge Leinster will face in the Aviva this weekend. This week's episode includes:- Farewell to Rory Best (1.00)- A meaty Leinster v Toulouse preview (4.30)- Gordon D'Arcy on the dawn of Leinster's golden age (22.00)- Billy Vunipola's apology (31.30)- Tyler ...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Israel Folau looks set to be sacked by Rugby Australia due to homophobic comments he posted on social media (yet again). This week, Murray, Gavan and Bernard look at the consequences of Folau's actions and try figure out what his motives for blatantly going against the terms of his contract could be. Also on the menu this week:- #7sRising- The rumoured changes to the breakdown and jackaling - Shifts in Munster's backroom team- A look ahead to an exciting Pro14 weekendIf you enjoy it, please subs...
Apr 11, 2019•57 min
