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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August 16, 2023 Owen Farrell's tackle, Ntmack's injury, and the Wallabies squad
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss the Owen Farrell case and why World Rugby should appeal the decision to overturn his red card. The lads also talk about a big blow to France's World Cup hopes with Romain Ntamack ruled out through injury, as well as all the latest warm-up games and squad announcements.

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August 08, 2023 Ireland's wings, standouts against Italy, and World Cup squads
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan break down Ireland's win over Italy, discussing those who furthered their World Cup cases and those who missed a chance. The lads also discuss the rest of the international action from the weekend, including Wales' win over England, as well as all the latest World Cup squad announcements.
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1h 8min
August 05, 2023 Ireland 33-17 Italy
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy give their instant reaction to a win for Ireland in Dublin.
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August 02, 2023 Ireland set for Italy, the brilliant Barrett bros, and that Mallía challenge
Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella discuss the final round of the Rugby Championship as New Zealand claim the title against the Wallabies, while the Springboks' win over Argentina throws up a much-discussed incident involving head injury.

The lads also look forward to Ireland's first World Cup warm-up game against Italy, as well as the rest of the action on another busy weekend of rugby.
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54min
July 26, 2023 Wallabies' new 10, Fiji to cause RWC shocks, and are Scotland any good?
Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to look forward to a busy weekend of international rugby, including the Bledisloe Cup in Melbourne. Eoin will be there to witness Carter Gordon's first start at out-half for the Wallabies. The lads also discuss the latest from the Pacific Island nations, with Fiji looking dangerous, and they try to figure out how big a threat Scotland really are to Ireland in Pool B of the World Cup. There's also a chat about Stuart Hogg's early retirement.
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37min
July 19, 2023 All Blacks are back, Sexton's legacy, Wallabies worries
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan chat about the 2025 Lions tour schedule, Johnny Sexton's three-game ban, the influence of Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks, and Eddie Jones' worries with the Wallabies.

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47min
July 12, 2023 Sexton's hearing, Kleyn's debut, the brilliant Ireland U20s
The pod returns after the summer break, with Murray Kinsella joined by Eoin Toolan to discuss the first weekend of Rugby Championship action. How good were the Boks and All Blacks? How bad were the Wallabies and Pumas?

The lads also discuss Johnny Sexton's disciplinary hearing tomorrow, with potentially damaging ramifications for Ireland's World Cup plans. And there's excitement about Friday's World Rugby U20 Championship final as Richie Murphy's impressive Ireland team bid for glory.
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50min
June 15, 2023 What's it like being a rugby referee?
Murray Kinsella is joined by two IRFU referees in Chris Busby and Eoghan Cross as they discuss their lives as referees, the challenges they face, and their thoughts on technology in the sport.
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46min
June 07, 2023 Who is Sexton's second in line? Who backs up Keenan? Predicting Ireland's 33-man World Cup squad
Bernard Jackman, Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to cast an eye towards Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign.

The lads assess Andy Farrell's 42-man training squad and wield their respective axes to whittle it down to a World Cup-sized 33, giving their thoughts on some key matchday 23 selection decisions along the way.

Berch and Eoin give their early World Cup predictions, while Murray predicts trouble for Ireland in the shape of Ben Healy.

The lads also give their favourite moments and 'Best Player' from an extraordinary season for Andy Farrell's men.
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43min
May 31, 2023 The Big Provincial Review, and how Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht are fixed for 2023/24
Murray Kinsella, Eoin Toolan and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to pore over each of the provinces' 2022/23 campaigns, and where each of them need to improve next term.How can Munster become European contenders?

Has too much been made of Leinster's Champions Cup final defeat?

How can Dan McFarland restore the feel-good factor to Ulster's dressing room?

And how far can a Santi Cordero-infused Connacht go with their exciting new coaching ticket? The lads field these questions and more.

Plus, Murray, Eoin and Berch give their end-of-season shouts in strictly defined categories such as Best Young Player, while there is a consensus choice for Best Signing.
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1h 33min

FAQs about Rugby Weekly Extra:

How many episodes does Rugby Weekly Extra have?

The podcast currently has 577 episodes available.