Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss the Blues' new signing of an unknown out-half, while the lads also delve into the big turnover of players in Connacht this summer.

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DC and BB reunite at the Blues and Connacht's big clearout

Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend.

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Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Leinster's captain's run as we preview tomorrow's quarter-final, armed with team news.

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Leinster v La Rochelle: the final countdown

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.

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

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, not kind.

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

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.

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

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.

DC and BB reunite at the Blues and Connacht's big clearout

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