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Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tadhg Furlong cleared to play, Munster's statement, and Ireland's 'A' squad to face Fiji

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Episodes

Tadhg Furlong cleared to play, Munster's statement, and Ireland's 'A' squad to face Fiji 30 Oct 2026

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss a busy week of off-field developments and peer ahead to the URC weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's November squad and a big interpro at Aviva Stadium 23 Oct 2026

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss all the talking points from Andy Farrell's 36-man November squad, and look ahead to another big week in the URC, which includes a blockbuster Leinster-Munster clash in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tragedy in La Rochelle, Carbery's Leinster return, and Munster's emotional night 16 Oct 2026

Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Clermont-Ferrand ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sexy backline, a spicy inter-pro, and big guns back 09 Oct 2026

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to Round 3 of the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Flanagan's Munster departure and weekend preview 02 Oct 2026

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to this weekend's rugby action, but not before discussing Thursday's big news from Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra 25 Sep 2026

Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week's rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers, featuring former Munster prop Mike Sherry and new Bristol Bears’ head of recruitment Bernard Jackman. Get involved: https://www.the42.ie/podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland v New Zealand preview 16 Jul 2026

Murray Kinsella dials in from Auckland to look ahead to Saturday's game in Eden Park with Ciarán Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four debutants among Ireland squad to face Japan 09 Jul 2026

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 02 Jul 2026

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 26 Jun 2026

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 19 Jun 2026

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 12 Jun 2026

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 05 Jun 2026

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 29 May 2026

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 23 May 2026

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 22 May 2026

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 15 May 2026

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 08 May 2026

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 01 May 2026

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 24 Apr 2026

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 17 Apr 2026

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 10 Apr 2026

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 03 Apr 2026

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 27 Mar 2026

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 20 Mar 2026

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 13 Mar 2026

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 05 Mar 2026

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 27 Feb 2026

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 20 Feb 2026

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 13 Feb 2026

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 11 Feb 2026

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 06 Feb 2026

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 30 Jan 2026

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 23 Jan 2026

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 16 Jan 2026

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 09 Jan 2026

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 19 Dec 2025

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 12 Dec 2025

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 05 Dec 2025

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 28 Nov 2025

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 21 Nov 2025

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 14 Nov 2025

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 07 Nov 2025

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 31 Oct 2025

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 24 Oct 2025

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 17 Oct 2025

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 10 Oct 2025

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 03 Oct 2025

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 26 Sep 2025

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 18 Sep 2025

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.