The 42 Rugby Weekly

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>

Invigorated Caelan Doris | Japan preview

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to Saturday afternoon's clash between Ireland and Japan at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-07
27:38

Ireland v New Zealand preview with James Tracy

Haunted by his memories of a historic day in 2016, James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to preview 'The Rematch' between Ireland and the All Blacks in Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
35:34

Josh Murphy's overturned red/JH Wessels' 9-game ban, and URC preview

Murray and Gav discuss the fallout from Friday night's incident at Dexcom Stadium, as well as previewing Munster-Connacht, Lions-Ulster and Leinster-Zebre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-24
38:33

Debate about the 10 debate, Farrell's Leinster-heavy front-row picks, and URC preview

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss Leinster v Munster, Prendergast v Crowley (and those who would prefer not to speak about Prendergast v Crowley), Ulster and Connacht's big URC meetings with South African opposition, and Ireland's November squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-17
31:43

Leinster/Sharks recall big guns, Ulster & Connacht back in action, and Ireland ‘A’ to face Spain

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the URC weekend and discuss Ireland A’s newly announced fixture on 8 November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-10
36:51

Leinster look to bounce back as Munster and Connacht aim to continue positive start

With Ulster's clash vs Edinburgh postponed due to Storm Amy, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to the three remaining URC fixtures for Irish provinces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-03
30:11

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
17:11

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

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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