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.

What's going on in Munster? Connacht's growth continues and a very exciting 2022

Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend.

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Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella tee up a big weekend of URC action as the province look for a strong finish to the regular season. The lads also discuss a thrilling start to the Madrid 7s for the Ireland men's team.

Inter-pro derby weekend and Keenan makes his Ireland 7s return

The 42′s Rugby Weekly Extra live show is back with a very special Champions Cup final preview in Dublin.

Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey, Bernard Jackman and James Tracy whet the appetite for Leinster v Toulouse with the inimitable analysis, insight and craic that you know and love.

Rugby Weekly Live - Champions Cup Final preview

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to the provinces' ties in the URC this weekend.

To join us at the Harcourt Bar & Garden for next Thursday's Leinster-Toulouse preview night, visit this link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-42-champions-cup-panel-tickets-904778144787

Ulster v Leinster preview, and Cordero finally set for Connacht bow

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to a big weekend in the URC and also discuss some of the new contract announcements in Leinster.

Leinster players stay, Munster host Connacht, Ulster on the road

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Leinster's captain's run at GAA Headquarters to break down tomorrow's Champions Cup semi-final between Ireland's eastern province and English Premiership leaders Northampton Saints.

For further podcasts this week featuring Bernard Jackman, James Tracy and Murray Kinsella, visit the42.ie/extra

What's going on in Munster? Connacht's growth continues and a very exciting 2022

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