The 42 Rugby Weekly

Murray Kinsella returns from his well earned hiatus and joins Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey to discuss Connacht's seismic stand in Thomond, Munster's defeat and their gripes with the officials, and a James Ryan-inspired Leinster's victory against an impressive-enough Ulster side at the RDS. The lads also look ahead to an All-French Champions Cup final with significant Irish interest and, as a standalone talking point for today's ep, discuss recent events at Tallaght RFC and Irish rugby's efforts to grow the game in non-rugby strongholds.

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Bernard Jackman, Garry Doyle and Gavan Casey look back on the weekend's interpros: Ulster look like they need the beach while Munster suddenly seem beastly. Leinster were incredible in the circumstances, but Connacht's Achilles heel continues to be exploited.Plus, the lads discuss Jack Regan's journey from not making the grade in Ireland to playing in Super Rugby and, eventually, landing alongside the Lions captain in the Pro14 on a three-year deal. His story should be embraced, but his pathway should also be made replicable.

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Garry Doyle, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss the Irish winners and losers from Warren Gatland’s Lions selection. The lads also look at the bigger picture for both Ulster and Leinster which gnawed for their familiarity but might require very different fixes

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Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey look ahead to this weekend’s salivating European semi-finals involving Irish provinces.

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Murray, Bernard and Gavan discuss the shambles that is the running of women’s rugby in this country and the areas in which it needs to improve. As the Rainbow Cup fails to materialise — albeit hopefully just until the autumn — the lads assess the Pro14/16’s future, Welsh fans’ apathy towards it, and how integral the South Africans’ introduction will be to the league establishing more mainstream interest. Plus, Bernard pulls no punches on the sense of disenfranchisement on the ground in Irish rugby, and the lack of a clear pathway for Irish coaches to get opportunities on the professional circuit.ROG’s extension at La Rochelle and Mack Hansen’s arrival in Connacht are also explored by the lads at the top of the show.

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Bernard Jackman gives Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella the lowdown on how deals come about in rugby, dealing with players and agents, succession planning, and much more. The trio also discuss Ireland's impressive win over Wales in the Women's Six Nations and how their emerging young talent can take things to the next level.

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Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey look back on a mixed weekend for the provinces, look ahead to Leinster's trip to Exeter and, also, the Ireland women's team's Six Nations opener in Wales. Bernard also explains the significant merit of France's 'JIFF' rules.

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Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey look back on the Pro14 final for which they pay Leinster their well deserved dues after a superb display, but pose questions of Munster and the psychology of their big-name players and coaches. Jason Jenkins' impending arrival at the southern province sparks debate before the lads look ahead to this weekend's Champions Cup encounters, while they also discuss Connacht's high-profile coaching departures and tee up the Women's Six Nations.

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Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey field listeners’ questions about Ireland’s victory over England before turning their attention to the club game, and Super Rugby in the Pacific Islands, prospective law trials up north and, of course, this weekend’s Pro14 final between old rivals.

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As we look ahead to England, Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey try to make sense of Ireland’s gritty victory over Scotland and where this team is going under Andy Farrell, if anywhere. The lads discuss CJ Stander’s retirement and the live possibility that he’ll one day play again, as well as Mr Consistent Iain Henderson and his imperious form. There’s also chat about the WXV tournament which will kick off in 2023 and reshape the women’s international game.

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