The 42 Rugby Weekly

Fresh off his bombshell report on Jason Jenkins' impending move from Munster to Leinster, Murray Kinsella joins Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey to discuss the move - and why it's slightly different than when Munster originally signed him last year.The lads assess Andy Farrell's Ireland squad and the areas in which the national team lacks a bit of depth, or may do so in the not-too-distant future.But firstly, with the rugby world saddened by the tragic death of Rouen out-half Jordan Michallet on Wednesday, Bernard shares his memories of a vivacious character and prodigious talent whom he coached at Grenoble, Michallet's boyhood club.If you feel as though you need to speak with somebody outside of your family or social circle, please contact:Samaritans: 116 123, or email [email protected] House: 1800 247247 or email [email protected] – (suicide, self-harm)Aware: 1800 804848 (depression, anxiety)Teen-Line Ireland: 1800 833634 (for ages 13 to 19)Childline: 1800 666666 (for under 18s)

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Transfer guru Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to look back on Munster-Ulster and chat RG Snyman's renewal, the thoughts of Johann van Graan's spokesperson Victor Matfield on SuperSport, Jared Payne's departure from Ulster, the Dragons' chairman's calls for the introduction of a salary cap to the URC, Leinster's long-awaited return to action, and Connacht's game of the weekend against Leicester. Oh, and Berch also casually announces Payne's next destination as well as a big move for JJ Hanrahan.

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The band is back together as Gavan Casey is joined by Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella for the first pod of the New Year. The lads chat about Connacht's upward trajectory before discussing all things Munster. They also welcome the prospect of Ulster and Leinster returning to action, as well as looking forward to a big 2022 in rugby.

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Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella take a break from eating and drinking to chat about some interesting contract news in Irish rugby.

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Murray and I will be back next Tuesday, 28 December, to look back on Ulster-Connacht and shoot the breeze. Until then, have a great Christmas, everyone. Mind yourselves. -- Gav

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With Bernard Jackman channeling all of his typical midweek intensity into his day job, former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to discuss all the goings on from one of the most insane weeks of Irish rugby news in living memory.The lads look back on Munster's efforts in Coventry and while praising the newly blooded boys in red, they wonder if one of the southern province's older hands has found a new lease of life. They discuss the timing of Johann van Graan and Munster announcing the head coach's departure, and who may fill his and Stephen Larkham's shoes next season.A magical day for Ulster in Clermont is dissected as is Connacht's resounding victory over Stade Francais in Galway. Montpellier-Leinster this weekend remained on a knife-edge at the time of recording but Mike and Murray also looked back on the Blues' routine win over Bath.Plus, the Irish women's players and the IRFU take each other on in public; what happens, or what should happen, next

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Bernard Jackman and Niamh Briggs join Murray Kinsella, with both predicting 3 wins from 4 for the Irish provinces as the Champions Cup kicks off this weekend.

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Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss an insane week for Munster -- and indeed Cardiff, whose attempts to leave South Africa may have been thwarted just before the lads started recording. Can Munster win at Wasps and just how exactly is the next 10 days going to work for the members of their squad who are in Ireland?Plus, Ulster show serious nous to get one over Leinster at the RDS. Can Connacht repeat their feat from earlier this year and win at the same ground?

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Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey are joined by Garry Doyle to look ahead to the Six Nations through the lens of the November Tests just gone, with a particular focus on reigning champions Wales, world-champion-conquering England, the frighteningly stable France and, of course, Ireland.Bernard also looks back on the Ireland women's team's November, and gives his thoughts on how incoming head coach Greg McWiliams will approach his first Six Nations campaign. Plus, with the URC back this weekend, the lads preview Leinster-Ulster and Connacht's potentially make-or-break clash with Ospreys, while Berch has a strong opinion as to who should replace Stephen Larkham at Munster.

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Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey reflect on Ireland's third ever victory over the All Blacks -- arguably the most enjoyable edition of the three -- and what we can gleam from the performance with an eye on the near future. The impacts of Paul O'Connell and Gary Keegan are discussed, as are some of the lads' favourite individual performances and the areas in which Ireland will need to improve for the Six Nations. Naturally, they also look ahead to Argentina this Sunday, which may be an especially important game for Conor Murray.Elsewhere, the lads give their thoughts on Rassie Erasmus' suspension and the consequent fallout, and they pay tribute to departing Ireland captain Ciara Griffin as they look ahead to Saturday's Test with Japan.

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