The 42 Rugby Weekly

The 42 Rugby Weekly episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  Leinster sell out Croker, last word on Barrett, and listeners crack central contract code

  Murray and Gav put a lid on a Leinstertaining week and look ahead to the four provinces’ URC clashes this weekend — all of which are important. As the dust settles on Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster, infamous provocateur Murray also...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Leinster v La Rochelle: the final countdown

  Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Leinster's captain's run as we preview tomorrow's quarter-final, armed with team news. For further build-up on our Rugby Weekly Extra podcasts this week with Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Benjamin Deudon, visit the42.ie/extra

  
• 04.05.2024

  Frisch frustration, Leinster's big guns, Zebo's chance

  Gav and Murray discuss all the latest team news ahead of a compelling weekend of rugby in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. The lads also chat about Antoine Frisch's declaration that he wants to play for France and what...

  
• 03.29.2024

  Bernard Jackman's harsh words for Connacht, and Eoin Toolan on becoming a Wallabies coach

  On this week's Rugby Extra for The 42 subscribers, we bid farewell to our colleague of almost five years, Eoin Toolan, who has joined Joe Schmidt's Australia coaching ticket. Eoin talked Gavan Casey through his new role and what he...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Jackman on Ireland's attack, Tracy on Ireland's set piece, and Kinsella on title no.16

  On this week's Rugby Weekly Extra podcast for The 42 subscribers, former Leinster and Ireland hookers Bernard Jackman and James Tracy joined Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to provide their expert analysis of Ireland's 16th-ever Six Nations title and look...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Unchanged Ireland, 5/3 bench, and Scotland's hopes

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Super Saturday. They discuss the mood in Irish camp, how the Scots have been quiet this week, and the Ireland U20s' chances of wrapping up the...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Henderson's opportunity, Bealham v Jager, and comfort levels with Ireland's heavy-favourites tag

  Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Twickenham for the final countdown to Ireland's Six Nations meeting with England. To gain access to additional rugby pods every week -- including our post-match pod from Twickenham on Saturday evening -- visit the42.ie/extra.

  
• 03.01.2024

  Ringrose's return, 6-2 or 5-3 for Twickenham, and what's happened to France?

  On this week's Rugby Weekly Extra podcast for The 42 subscribers, former Ireland performance analyst Eoin Toolan and The 42's Murray Kinsella began the long look-ahead to Twickenham with Gavan Casey. For an additional two podcasts per week, plus immediate post-match...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Youthful Wales come to Dublin

  Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy report from both camps ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

  
• 02.16.2024

  Who backs up Keenan? And Eoin Toolan's forensic analysis of Jack Crowley

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• 02.09.2024

  Doris named captain as Ireland ring the changes for Italy

  Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to discuss the teams for Sunday's fixture at the Aviva. To listen to this week's two Six Nations review/preview pods with Bernard Jackman and Eoin Toolan, visit the42.ie/extra

  
• 02.01.2024

  Ireland go bold as they gear up for special occasion in Marseille

  Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Marseille as we count down to kick-off at the Stade Velodrome. To hear the lads' immediate post-match podcast on Friday night, and for three additional podcasts every week during the Six Nations, visit the42.ie/extra

  
• 01.26.2024

  Owen Farrell's move, Full Contact verdict, and France-Ireland look-ahead

  Ciarán joins Gav to discuss the start of the Six Nations tournament and the lads also give their opinion on the new Netflix documentary ‘Full Contact’.

  
• 01.19.2024

  Schmidt to save the Aussies and all the Champions Cup team news

  Ciarán Kennedy is heading for Leicester this weekend to report on Leinster's big game there but first he's joined by Limerick-bound Murray Kinsella to look ahead to the Champions Cup weekend, as well as the big news from Australia.

  
• 01.12.2024

  A big day of Irish v French teams in the Champions Cup and Farrell's Lions

  Gavan Casey catches up with Murray Kinsella after yesterday's unveiling of Andy Farrell as the 2025 Lions boss. And the lads discuss a big weekend of Champions Cup action, with the team news hot off the press.

  
• 12.22.2023

  Festive season interpros and Snyman's move to Blue

  Seán Hussey and Gavan Casey discuss the upcoming URC derbies featuring the provinces and they also talk about RG Snyman's move to Leinster.

  
• 12.15.2023

  The RG Snyman-to-Leinster reaction pod (and Champions Cup preview)

  Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to discuss arguably the biggest story of the club season so far: as reported by Gerry Thornley in the Irish Times, RG Snyman will join Leinster upon the conclusion of his Munster contract in the...

  
• 12.08.2023

  Harry Byrne and Will Connors' big chances, and why Ulster should be beating Bath

  With all of the provinces' teams named, Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a huge weekend of European action. For two additional rugby podcasts each week, as well as full access to The 42, visit the42.ie/extra.

  
• 12.01.2023

  Frawley back to 15, Connacht rotate, Munster march to Cork

  Seán Hussey makes his pod debut as he chats to Murray Kinsella about the big team news ahead of Round 7 of the URC.

  
• 11.24.2023

  Aviva derby, Munster captaincy and youthful Ulster

  Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella as the lads look ahead to Leinster and Munster's meeting at the Aviva Stadium, while the lads also preview Connacht and Ulster's away trips this weekend.

  
• 11.17.2023

  A big step for Sam Prendergast, Leinster's co-captaincy, and what makes an Ireland wing

  Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the provinces' URC fixtures this weekend. The lads preview Leinster v Scarlets, Munster v Stormers, Sharks v Connacht and Ulster v Lions, and discuss Ireland's dearth of test-ready options on the wing...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Munster travel to Ulster without Carbery and Snyman; Jackman's thoughts on Ulster at 10

  On Rugby Weekly Extra this week, Murray Kinsella gave his thoughts on Munster losing both Joey Carbery and RG Snyman for the next few months and whether Snyman's misfortune -- and his Springbok schedule -- may influence Munster's recruitment process...

  
• 11.03.2023

  Crothers and Flannery get the nod for tasty first interpro, and Munster back their former hurlers

  Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a big weekend of URC, with Connacht meeting a much-changed Ulster, Munster backing their young guns against the Dragons, and James Culhane coming into the Leinster team to face Edinburgh. For two additional...

  
• 10.27.2023

  All Blacks and Boks set for epic final, end of an era for England and Aki's extension

  Murray joins Ciarán from Paris ahead of the World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa.

  
• 10.20.2023

  The All Blacks' deserved smugness, Cheika times his run, and SA-England preview

  Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to the World Cup semi-finals. To subscribe to The 42 for two extra rugby podcasts per week, go to www.the42.ie/subscribe

  
• 10.13.2023

  Hansen passed fit for All Blacks clash and Dupont returns for France

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are live from the captain's run to preview the huge clash between Ireland and the All Blacks.

  
• 10.06.2023

  Henderson's selection for Scotland game based on form and the lineout

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella dial in from the captain's run to preview the crunch Pool B clash between Ireland and Scotland.

  
• 09.29.2023

  Healy in waiting, Scottish envy, and why they (and NZ) should be taken extremely seriously

  Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey peer forward towards Ireland's decisive pool game with Scotland, a team which still vaguely worries Gavan despite having lost to Ireland eight times in a row. Ahead of tonight's pivotal pool game with Italy, the lads...

  
• 09.22.2023

  Ireland v Springboks eve. The lads are at Stade de France

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to what should be a momentous occasion in Paris.

  
• 09.15.2023

  Farrell and POM get cross with the media, and Ireland go full-tilt at Tonga

  Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Nantes ahead of Ireland's Pool B meeting with Tonga on Saturday. Subscribe to The 42 for extra rugby podcasts during the RWC and much more: the42.ie/extra

  
• 09.13.2023

  'Sexton is nailed on to start against Tonga on Saturday'

  Murray and Eoin join Gavan from Tours and Sydney respectively to preview Ireland's pool game with Tonga, and to dive further into both England's win over Argentina and France's curtain-raising success against the All Blacks. Murray and Gavan also give an...

  
• 09.11.2023

  'I would trust Iain Henderson to have a massive game against the Boks'

  Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey after their busy weekends' work on the ground in France. The lads discuss the major talking points from a stacked weekend of action and being to peer ahead to Ireland's pivotal pool clash...

  
• 09.08.2023

  Finally, the World Cup is here!

  After the lengthy build-up up, the Rugby World Cup kicks off today with the blockbuster clash of France versus New Zealand. Our man in Paris Murray Kinsella dials in to tell us what to expect tonight, and tomorrow when Ireland...

  
• 09.01.2023

  The best World Cup game, greatest upset, top try, and favourite player

  Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella for a trip down memory lane a week out from the start of the World Cup. The lads pick their favourites in each category and figure out some of the keys to winning...

  
• 08.30.2023

  A pre-RWC message from Murray and Gavan

  Murray joins Gav to lay out The 42's plans for the big show in France. A special offer for listeners to this podcast, and only available for a few days: - Sign up before Sunday 3 September and you get a 30%...

  
• 08.25.2023

  The Ireland v Samoa preview podcast

  Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Dublin Airport before he heads for Bayonne, where Ireland will play their final warm-up game ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Special offer for our Friday listeners: subscribe to The 42 before Sunday 3 September...

  
• 08.18.2023

  Late-stage Eddie Jones, the Farrell circus, and Ireland-England preview

  Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland's World Cup warm-up with England at the Aviva, where Cian Prendergast will get his opportunity at eight. The lads also discuss a last-gasp change in coaching personnel for the Wallabies and...

  
• 05.26.2023

  Can Munster claim the URC? Or are the Stormers too good?

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to the URC final in Cape Town, discussing all the latest team news and both teams' journeys to this decider.

  
• 05.19.2023

  Relaxed ROG, Leinster's focus, Dillane dropped

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella chat at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Leinster's clash with La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final.

  
• 05.12.2023

  Leinster and Munster stronger than expected, Connacht's free hit

  Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to the URC semi-finals.

  
• 05.05.2023

  The URC quarter-finals preview podcast

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to the weekend of URC Rugby as Connacht take on Ulster in the URC quarter-final, Munster travel to Glasgow and Leinster face the Sharks.

  
• 04.28.2023

  Leinster lose Henshaw for titanic Toulouse clash; and don't write off Exeter

  The thoughts of Eoin Toolan, Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey ahead of Champions Cup semi-final weekend.

  
• 04.21.2023

  Rugby retirements, Connacht's big blow, and Munster's mission

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on news of another enforced retirement in rugby, as well as previewing a big weekend of URC games for the provinces and Ireland Women's daunting task against England.

  
• 04.14.2023

  Prendergast gets his start, Connacht's big guns return, and a low point for Carbery

  Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to a pivotal weekend for both Munster and Connacht, Sam Prendergast's first senior outing in blue, and Ireland's difficult-looking trip to Italy in the Women's Six Nations

  
• 04.07.2023

  Leinster storm into Champions Cup semi-finals

  Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy reflect on Leinster's 55-24 win over Leicester in the Champions Cup quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium.

  
• 03.31.2023

  Champions Cup preview: Crowley's big chance and Ulster's huge challenge

  Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to discuss a huge weekend of Champions and Challenge Cup action for the Irish provinces. Was Jack Crowley over Joey Carbery at 10 the right call for Munster? Can Ulster unsettle Leinster at a sold out...

  
• 03.24.2023

  Connacht's coup, Women's Six Nations starts, Stormers' mission

  Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella discuss a major boost for Connacht with the signing of Argentina international Santiago Cordero. The lads look ahead to a big Six Nations for Ireland Women, whose tough run of fixtures begins with a visit...

  
• 03.17.2023

  Ireland on the cusp of Grand Slam glory on Paddy's weekend

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to the huge Six Nations clash between Ireland and England. The lads discuss the contrasting mood in the two camps, the head coaches' team selections, and how Ireland have teed themselves up for...

  
• 03.10.2023

  The Scots await

  Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella take one last look ahead to Ireland's clash against Scotland this weekend, as Murray brings us some squad news ahead of the fixture.

  
• 03.03.2023

  Snyman's return, Marmion's exit, and POC's influence

  Gavan Casey is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss Kieran Marmion's exit from Connacht and the western province's policy of favouring homegrown players. The lads also talk about the return of the popular RG Snyman for Munster after his injury hell....