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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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
February 05, 2025 Ireland's 100% lineout, winning scraps, and pass quality
James Tracy joins Murray Kinsella for a deep dive into Ireland's bonus-point win against England in the Six Nations.
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49min
February 04, 2025 Ireland restore feel-good factor, Borthwick's gamble backfires, and Full Contact S2
Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to review Ireland's bonus-point victory over England.

Berch examines Ireland's attack, England's defence, and Steve Borthwick's decision to start three opensides in his back row which contributed to Ireland having a field day at the lineout.

The lads look ahead to Scotland, chat Full Contact S2 on Netflix, and assess Jonathan Bell's departure from Ulster.

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1h 5min
February 01, 2025 Ireland 27-22 England: Post-match pod
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey give their immediate reaction from the Aviva Stadium to Ireland's win against England.
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11min
January 29, 2025 Where can England hurt Ireland, and where can Ireland hurt England?
James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to preview the big one on Saturday.
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49min
January 27, 2025 Six Nations preview & URC review
Berch and Murray join Gav to give their Six Nations predictions and assess a decidedly mixed weekend for the provinces in the URC.
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58min

FAQs about Rugby Weekly Extra:

How many episodes does Rugby Weekly Extra have?

The podcast currently has 577 episodes available.