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Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The URC is back | Women's World Cup final

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella preview the opening round of URC fixtures. The lads chat team news and pick out some players who are likely to catch your eye this season.We also have the World Cup final to look forward to on Saturday. Can Canada upset England? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-26
29:20

Unpacking Axelle Berthoumieu's confusing ban, and World Cup semi-final preview

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to explain the process behind Axelle Berthoumieu's nine-game suspension, and the lads look ahead to World Cup semi-final weekend in Bristol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-18
18:46

WORLD CUP QF PREVIEW: Ireland v France

Murray Kinsella and Emma Duffy look ahead to Ireland's World Cup quarter-final clash vs France on Sunday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-12
21:43

Ireland's big day in Brighton as the Black Ferns look for revenge

Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella ahead of his trip to Brighton for Sunday's World Cup clash between Ireland and New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-05
21:48

Ireland v Spain preview: Bemand rings the changes

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Gav Cooney this week to discuss Ireland's latest match in the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-29
00:51

Ireland v Japan/Women's World Cup preview

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey before he sets off for Franklin's Gardens for Ireland's World Cup pool opener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-22
28:03

REACTION POD: Wallabies deny tourists historic whitewash

Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on Australia's win over the Lions in the final game of the 2025 series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-02
14:01

Second Test preview, union's battle in OZ, and what it's like to interview Sky's commentary team

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Melbourne on the eve of the second Test between the Wallabies and the Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-25
26:28

Team selections, Schmidt's new leaf, and villainous Lions vibes - First Test preview

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to Australia v the Lions in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-18
28:35

Owen, Osborne and AUNZ XV

Murray Kinsella joins CIarán Kennedy LIVE from Australia to look ahead to the Lions' clash vs AUNZ XV. The lads discuss where Owen Farrell will fit into his father's plans, Jamie Osborne's call up to the squad and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-11
23:56

Owen Farrell's call-up, the foreboding Aussie mood in Sydney, and Georgia-Ireland preview

Murray Kinsella has touched down in Sydney and joins Gavan Casey to preview the Lions' game with a worryingly under-strength Waratahs. The lads discuss Owen Farrell's call-up to the squad which has proven controversial in some quarters, the narrative that Tadhg Beirne's Test position might be under threat, the Wallabies' team to face Fiji in their only warm-up game, and Ireland's exciting team to face a fired-up Georgia in Tbilisi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-04
41:03

David Humphreys' plans for the future of Irish rugby, and Lions v Western Force preview

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to discuss the IRFU's new strategy to supplement schools rugby in Connacht, Ulster and Munster. The lads also look ahead to the Lions' first game on Australian soil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-27
36:04

Lions 24-28 Argentina: Post-match reaction pod

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey give their immediate reaction from the Aviva Stadium as the Lions lose to Los Pumas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-20
13:50

The South African view on Leinster v the Bulls

Craig Ray joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to the URC final. The lads discuss Jake White, the Bulls' mission, scrum culture in South Africa, and how this game will be won and lost.This week’s episode of The 42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Dove Men+Care. Proud Sponsor to the British & Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-13
29:49

Leinster v Glasgow preview, crowd attendances at URC knockout games, and Ireland's summer squad

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to Leinster's URC quarter-final with Glasgow and discuss the drop-off in attendance for their most recent meeting with Scarlets.The lads also chat about Paul O'Connell's Ireland squad for the summer Tests with Georgia and Portugal, and whether there is a depth issue behind Ireland's significant number of vastly experienced players.This week’s episode of The 42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Dove Men+Care. Proud Sponsor to the British & Irish Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-06
38:04

Osborne starts with Barrett for Leinster, and have the Sharks found knockout form?

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey preview Leinster and Munster’s URC quarter-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-30
21:07

Champions Cup final preview: no Joey, Noel Mac's influence, and Saints' special sauce

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to look ahead to Saturday's European showpiece between Bordeaux and Northampton in Cardiff.For two additional rugby pods every week, subscribe to The 42 for just €1 for your first month: the42.ie/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-23
47:46

Anger, frustration, and sadness as the Ireland's men's sevens programme is shut down

Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella discuss the IRFU's decision to discontinue the men's sevens team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-16
34:12

UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra

Ciarán Kennedy gives you a peek behind the curtain at the rugby content on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go to The42.ie/podcasts where you can sign up for just €1 for your first month. If you like it we'll give you your first year for €29.99. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-09
23:50

UNLOCKED: Champions Cup semi-finals preview

Gavan Casey offers you a peek behind the curtain at some of the best bits from this week's subscriber exclusive Rugby Weekly Extra, where himself, Murray Kinsella and James Tracy looked ahead to this weekend's Champions Cup semi-final action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-02
28:50

John Malone

He just quoted words from the Bible....I thought freedom of religious expression is allowed in any healthy society/democracy.....Not in Australia apparently.....you say what society wants you to say....

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Oggie Fitz

Great content, solid chat 👌

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