Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to discuss Owen Farrell's 6/4/3-match ban. The lads react to the news that Munster have ruled themselves out of the signing of Malcolm Marx, and Eoin explains why they'd be better off looking for a prop in any case.

They also look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup games involving the provinces and discuss Connacht's coaching future.

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Leinster appeared to be in big trouble against the Ospreys but they managed to win yet again. Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss how they did it.

The lads also break down Ulster's latest defeat as their deeply worrying run of bad results continues, while they discuss Munster's win over the Lions and the southern province's hopes to keep building their squad.

There's also a chat on Connacht's fine bonus-point win over the visiting Sharks.

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Eoin Toolan joins Murray Kinsella to discuss Johnny Sexton's injury and what it means for Ireland. Does Joey Carbery go straight into the number 10 shirt for the start of the Six Nations if Sexton isn't back?

Who else is really in the frame? How much would Sexton love to get one over on Warren Gatland?

The lads also look forward to another big weekend of URC action.

Eoin highlights the subtle variations in Leinster's play, the lack of confidence in Ulster, the growing sense of cohesion in Munster, and Connacht's hopes of a huge result against the Sharks.

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In the first pod of a big 2023, Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella to discuss Munster's stunning comeback win against Ulster.

The lads speak about Ben Healy's role off the bench as the Tipperary man gets set for a move to Scottish rugby.There's also plenty of chat about Ulster's mid-season collapse, as well as a review of Leinster's latest win.

Berch and Murray were impressed by Ryan Baird once again as Leo Cullen's men beat Connacht.

Gav also wonders how big a part the Sharks and Stormers will have to play in the second half of this season as the South African sides hit strong form.

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In a festive final pod of the calendar year, Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey to answer three core questions about each of the provinces -- and the Ireland men's national team entering a World Cup year:

• What’s a reasonable expectation of them in 2023?

• What is the biggest area of improvement that could help them to achieve or exceed their expectations in 2023?

• Who or what should their fans be most excited about going into 2023?

Timestamps: Connacht (3:55), Ulster (12:58), Munster (21:12), Leinster (29:10), Ireland (36:03).

Thanks to all of our members for your continued support over the last 12 months. Have a great one, everybody, and catch you on 3 January for a big Christmas review episode!

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Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to explain why he feels Munster are tracking in the right direction on both sides of the ball after they held out Northampton at Franklin's Gardens.

Leinster laid waste to a second-string Gloucester in Dublin, and while Berch laments George Skivington's decision to make 13 changes, he doesn't judge the Cherries boss for sparing his front-liners a beating within the context of the current Champions Cup format.

Ulster left the Aviva with two bonus points against champions La Rochelle, and Berch believes the northern province should look closer to home rather than blame the EPCR for the 11th-hour switch of venue.

And Connacht trucked on in the Challenge Cup, beating Brive despite some "scary" game-management.

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Eoin Toolan joins Gavan Casey and he has it on good authority that Eddie Jones is heading back to his homeland for a gig with Rugby Australia, perhaps as soon as 2023.

But how will it work?

The lads also discuss the Bernard Laporte corruption scandal, and then dig into Leinster, Ulster and Munster's performances in the Champions Cup over the weekend. Eoin gives a glimpse of what John Ryan can expect on his new gig with the Chiefs in New Zealand, while Gavan wonders if Ryan -- unusually -- sealed his move by training hard while he was on Barbarians duty.

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Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Eoin Toolan, who was impressed by the ‘ballsy’ decisions in Wales and England to relieve Wayne Pivac and Eddie Jones of their duties so close to a World Cup.Eoin ponders Jones’ next move and makes the point that his abrasive style is not always best suited to the modern player.Also, the lads look ahead to a huge weekend in Europe for the provinces and pick their Champions Cup winners before a ball is kicked.

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Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss a very impressive Leinster comeback win, as well as Munster's bonus-point victory in Edinburgh, and Connacht's win against Benetton. The lads also chat about Eddie Jones, Welsh rugby, and the great Doddie Weir.

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