The 42 Rugby Weekly
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy preview the upcoming rugby weekend, discussing key matches, players, and storylines in Irish and international rugby.
Episodes
Four debutants among Ireland squad to face Japan
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are on this week to discuss a much-changed Ireland side, as they prepare to face Japan in Newcastle this Saturday. To subscribe to The42 for full coverage, visit The42.ie/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Osborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland's first Nations Cup Test in Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: The full Stuart Lancaster interview
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joined Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and James Tracy on Rugby Weekly Extra a couple of weeks ago. The response to the pod was so good that we've now decided to make it available for free.If you like what you hear, head to The42.ie/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster hammer the Bulls to retain the URC - snap reaction
Ciarán and Murray check in from Croke Park after Leinster's dominant 36-7 win over the Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: Stuart Lancaster chat
Enjoy a free segment of Wednesday's Rugby Weekly Extra pod with Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster.If you would like to listen to the full episode, head to The42.ie/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Farrell's new contract and another interesting week at Leinster
Ciarán Kennedy joins Fintan O'Toole to reflect on this morning's big news and to look back on the week that was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lowe leaving, Cullen's comments and URC quarter-finals preview
Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy to discuss some big Leinster news and to look ahead to this weekend's action in the URC quarter-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Bègles
Gavan Casey joins Niall Kelly from Bilbao to reflect on a tough day for Leinster, as the search for a fifth star continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Preview: One of the biggest weekends in Irish rugby
Gavan Casey dials in from Bilbao to preview the Challenge Cup and Champions Cup finals with Niall Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
URC play-off race and Ireland Women’s record Aviva crowd
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to a huge weekend of URC action and to Ireland's clash with Scotland in the Women's Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McMillan’s message, Lowe’s contract, and a big derby
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella catch up after a busy couple of days on the rugby front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
European semi-finals preview & Munster's Randle U-turn
Murray and Gav look ahead to Leinster-Toulon and Ulster-Exeter, and discuss Munster's decision to turn back on their hiring of Roger Randle as attack coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bullish Ireland and a big URC weekend
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to this weekend's URC and Women's Six Nations action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Randle appointment fallout at Munster | Weekend URC preview
Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy to reflect on a fraught week at Munster, and to look ahead to this weekend's URC and Women's Six Nations action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
European quarter-finals/Women's Six Nations preview
On his way to Belfast for Ulster-La Rochelle, Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to a huge weekend for three of the provinces and the Irish women's national team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster's strong hand, Munster's trip, and the Challenge Cup
Fintan O'Toole makes his debut on The 42 Rugby Weekly as he's joined by Murray Kinsella, who is covering Munster's visit to Exeter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Troubling times for Munster and Leinster's Snyman setback
Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to this weekend's URC action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week's rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go to The42.ie/podcasts where you can sign up for just €1 for your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Super Saturday Preview
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Lansdowne rugby club to look ahead to the final day of the 2026 Six Nations Championship, where Ireland and Scotland go head to head for the Triple Crown... and possibly even more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The final Ireland/Wales preview
Gavan Casey has touched down in Dublin ahead of Ireland's clash with Wales on Friday night. He joins Ciaran Kennedy to look ahead to the encounter and to discuss Andy Farrell's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
After a week of celebrating Ireland's win over England, Gavan Casey 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.
The final England-Ireland preview
Murray and Ciaran are on the ground in London to look ahead to Saturday's big clash, as Andy Farrell's Ireland look for a big performance in Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland-Italy preview
Ciaran Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to Saturday's clash vs Italy, as Andy Farrell's Ireland look to get back to winning ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stuart Lancaster interview
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joins JT and Gav to discuss life in Galway, his aims with the western province, his coaching life so far, kicking contests versus phase attack, the Six Nations, and rugby officiating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
France-Ireland review
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Paris to assess a sobering night for Ireland at the Stade de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prep in Portugal, Bundee's ban and Keenan ruled out
Murray Kinsella dials in from Portugal to reflect on a manic few days as Andy Farrell's Ireland prepare to open their Six Nations campaign against France on Thursday. Murray joins Ciarán Kennedy to discuss Bundee Aki's suspension, Hugo Keenan's misfortune and Edwin Edogbo's chances of featuring in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: The best of Wednesday's Rugby Weekly Extra
Enjoy an extended segment of the latest episode of The 42's subscriber exclusive Rugby Weekly Extra pod, as Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and James Tracy reacted to Andy Farrell's Six Nations squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McMillan linked with All Blacks job and Champions/Challenge Cup preview
Murray Kinsella dials in from France to discuss Scott Robertson's exit and look ahead to the weekend's games with Ciarán Kennedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cullen confirms Carbery conversations | Europe preview
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to this weekend's European action, but not before discussing the big news surrounding Joey Carbery and his potential move to Leinster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Breakdown deep dive and end of year awards
Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman take a close look at the breakdown laws, and what they mean for the game. Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy, meanwhile, debate the team, player and game of 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Munster seek to bounce back, Harry Byrne gets his chance
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to preview the European weekend for the provinces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
European Preview
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the four provinces' fixtures in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Tracy dissects the Boks' scrum annihilation | The URC returns
Catch the best of Wednesday's subscriber-only pod as James Tracy delivers a masterclass explaining how South Africa utterly dominated Ireland's scrum, while Gav looks forward to Friday night's URC action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The final Ireland vs South Africa preview
It's almost time for Ireland and the Springboks to meet once again. Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to the gripping encounter and reflect on what we have learned from Andy Farrell and Rassie Erasmus' comments this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland/Australia preview
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to tomorrow's clash between Ireland and the Wallabies at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Th
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
URC Round 16 and Scotland-Ireland preview
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to Connacht, Leinster and Ulster's games this weekend, with Connacht and Ulster in particular facing pivotal battles against South African opposition. The lads also look at Ireland's tournament closer away to Scotland in the Women's Six Nations.Plus, the URC 'gather the learnings' from the 14-man fiasco at Thomond Park last Saturday. (edited) Ho
Sexton's Ireland/Lions roles, plus URC & Wales-Ireland previews and predictions
At the end of a mad week of rugby news, Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss Johnny Sexton's new roles with both Ireland and the Lions, and whether his involvement in Australia makes it a bad summer to be Finn Russell/good summer to be Sam Prendergast.The lads also look ahead to a huge URC weekend for the four provinces, with first-placed Leinster hosting sixth-placed Ulster, as well as the Irel
UNLOCKED FOR FREE | Quarter-final preview
Gavan Casey gives you a peak behind the curtain at some of this week's best subscriber exclusive Rugby Weekly Extra chat with Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and James Tracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Previews and predictions for the provinces' European knockout games
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey before he heads to France for La Rochelle-Munster and Bordeaux-Ulster. The lads look ahead to the four provinces' last-16 games in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED FOR FREE | The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
Murray Kinsella takes you through the teams that have been announced for this weekend's URC action, before providing you with some of the past week's best Rugby Weekly Extra subscribers content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster name exciting team to face Bulls, and Ireland v France preview
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to the provinces' games in Round 13 of the URC as well as Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener against Les Bleus in Belfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED FOR FREE | The best of our Six Nations Review pod
Gavan Casey presents a highlight from Tuesday's subscriber-only episode of Rugby Weekly Extra, reviewing the Six Nations championship with Murray Kinsella, James Tracy and Bernard Jackman.To get your first month's subscription for just €1.99, sign up now at the42.ie/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Italy v Ireland, some very fortunate nuns, and Crowley's big opportunity
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from the captain's runs at the Stadio Olimpico to look ahead to the final weekend of the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED FOR FREE | The best of our Ireland v France analysis pod
Gavan Casey presents a highlight from Monday's subscriber-only episode of Rugby Weekly Extra, analysing Ireland's defeat to France.To get your first month's subscription for just €1.99, sign up now at the42.ie/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland and France set for epic showdown
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of a huge Six Nations clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland prepare to bid farewell to three OGs, and why McMillan seems like a good fit for Munster
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey reflect on a mad week of Irish rugby news and look ahead to the URC weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ross Byrne's departure, Wales v Ireland, and Murray cools off in Poppintree
Amid a travel debacle, Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Dublin Airport to look ahead to Cardiff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What kind of impact can new Wales boss Matt Sherratt make against Ireland?
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss Wales' interim head coach and where he may change the thinking, for both sides, ahead of Ireland's visit to Cardiff.The lads also look ahead to the weekend's URC action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland and Scotland name teams for Sunday showdown
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the big one at Murrayfield, where Peter O'Mahony will resume his hilarious rivalry with the Scots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland-England preview, and Humphreys acknowledges wider issues
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey on the eve of Ireland's Six Nations opener at home to England.The lads discuss team selection for each and what kind of game might materialise at the Aviva.Plus, Murray fleshes out some of the issues raised by new IRFU High Performance Director David Humphreys during his media briefing on Monday.Special offer: Ahead of the Six Nations, get your first month with Th
Ireland without Farrell, the Portuguese test, and URC preview
Murray Kinsella joins a storm-ridden Gavan Casey from the beautiful Algarve where Ireland are beginning their -- relatively speaking -- warm-weather training camp ahead of the Six Nations.The lads discuss Ireland's coaching setup without Andy Farrell, how it'll operate on a technical level, and who will step up to fill the intangible void left by the head coach during his Lions sabbatical. Murray
Munster and Ciarán seek Midlands redemption; Ringrose starts on the wing
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to Northampton v Munster and Leinster v Bath on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hansen's ban, Busby's potential retirement, and Champions Cup preview
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from his boarding gate as he prepares to travel to La Rochelle for Leinster's meeting with their modern-day rivals on Sunday.The lads look ahead to the provinces' games in Europe this weekend and also discuss Mack Hansen's suspension as well as referees' frustrations with how they're treated within the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
A Christmas compilation
The 42's Gavan Casey looks back on some of the best conversations from the past week's subscriber episodes of Rugby Weekly Extra.Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella talk Ireland's lack of lineout culture, while James Tracy tells us why things aren't as bad for Munster as some may fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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