Rugby Weekly Extra

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With two new shows each week, our experts dig into the game-tape for analysis rich in detail and information.

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March 05, 2025 French fishing, 7/1 risks, and Ireland's set-piece strikes
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella to preview the challenge facing Ireland as France come to Dublin this Saturday in a massive Six Nations clash.

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45min
March 03, 2025 French frustration with Ringrose suspension, ROG's crisis, URC review, and previewing the big one
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey reflect on valuable wins for Connacht and Ulster, some emerging standouts for Leinster, and an unacceptable Munster performance in Cork.

The lads discuss an increasingly concerning situation for Ronan O'Gara, whose La Rochelle side have lost six games on the spin. Plus, why France are annoyed with the nature of Garry Ringrose's suspension versus the ban received by Romain Ntamack earlier in the competition.

And naturally, they look ahead to Ireland v France at the Aviva this Saturday.
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1h 14min
February 26, 2025 Ireland's scrum, 20-minute red cards, and kicking class
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella to break down Ireland's Triple Crown-sealing win over Wales.

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1h 2min
February 24, 2025 The good and bad from Ireland's win in Wales, and how intimidating a prospect are the French?
Murray, Berch and Gav discuss the weekend's Six Nations action, Ireland U20s' defeat to Wales, and a miserable 'A' game in Bristol.

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1h 12min
February 22, 2025 Wales 18-27 Ireland | Post-match reaction podcast
Murray Kinsella dials in from the chaos of Cardiff to reflect on Ireland's Triple Crown victory with Gavan Casey.
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11min
February 19, 2025 How exactly did Welsh rugby end up here, and what's the best way out of it?
Gav is joined by leading Welsh rugby journalist Steffan Thomas of Wales Online ahead of Ireland's Six Nations trip to Cardiff on Saturday.

Steffan, who is based in Cardiff, tells listeners what to expect from a Matt Sherratt-influenced Welsh side, which could include a shift across the back row for talisman Jac Morgan.

The lads dig into the issues plaguing Welsh rugby, with Gav curious as to how virtually the same pathways managed to produce so many of the best players we've ever seen in the championship and why that pipeline has now dried up.

Steffan also explains why he thinks it's time the WRU cut at least one region (which wouldn't automatically be the Dragons), and details his case for either a Welsh breakaway from the URC or some form of Welsh-English conference as part of a URC-Premiership merger.

Plus, there's a chat about the need for a DOR within the WRU and crucially, who will replace Warren Gatland as the country's next permanent head coach.
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46min
February 17, 2025 Humphreys’ biggest challenge: strengthening ‘the other three’ provinces without weakening Leinster
Murray, Berch and Gav chat about the medium-term future for Ulster, Munster and Connacht, how they can bridge the gap to Leinster, and where the IRFU can best assist them in their efforts. (0:50)

The lads also look back over the URC weekend. (1:06:12)
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1h 23min
February 12, 2025 Paulie's lineout D, Sexton's influence, Easterby's Ireland
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella for an in-depth review of Ireland's Six Nations win against Scotland.
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57min
February 10, 2025 Impressive Ireland inflict more misery on the Scots; England pull off great win/France absolutely botch it
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss the Six Nations weekend, which has left Ireland top of the table on maximum points. (0:37)

But England have blown the championship race wide open with a potentially transformative win over the butterfingered French. How did that happen, exactly? (52:48)

Plus, to what extent can Ireland afford to experiment with selection against rock-bottom Wales? (49:00)

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1h 13min
February 09, 2025 REACTION: Ireland record bonus-point win vs Scotland
Murray Kinsella is on the ground in Scotland to reflect on Ireland's win with Gavan Casey.
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11min

FAQs about Rugby Weekly Extra:

How many episodes does Rugby Weekly Extra have?

The podcast currently has 552 episodes available.