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Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Durban on the eve of the second test between Ireland and the Springboks. In the final Friday preview pod of the season, Murray assesses Ireland's selection, their room for improvement, and their general attitude as they seek to level the series with the world champions and end a long campaign on a high. Murray and Gavan will be back for a post-match pod shortly after the full-time whistle on Saturday: the42.ie/extra

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Pretoria on the eve of Ireland's first test against the back-to-back world champions. The lads discuss Jamie Osborne's start at fullback, Craig Casey's chance to take the next step in his career, and the remarkable South African schools-rugby system. They also field a series of questions from subscribers on a variety of topics, including the quantifiable effect of altitude, Ireland's own talent-production line, and the Springboks' vocal build-up to tomorrow's showdown at Loftus Versfeld. Subscribe to The 42 for additional podcasts each week (including post-match podcasts from Pretoria and Durban): the42.ie/extra

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Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella look ahead to a big weekend of play-off rugby that doesn't involved the Irish provinces.

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a massive weekend for Leinster and champions Munster. Visit the42.ie/extra for additional rugby podcasts and full access to The 42.

Before he heads for Thomond Park for Munster's meeting with the Ospreys, Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to preview Leinster and Ulster's URC quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium. To gain access to our Rugby Weekly Extra podcast, visit The42.ie/extra

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Ahead of AIL finals weekend, Murray and Gav are joined by a pair of legends from the clubs involved in Sunday's Division 1A showpiece: Terenure director of rugby Ian Morgan and life-long Cork Con clubman John O'Mahony. Ian and John discuss their sides' roads to the final, the drastic improvement of the AIL as a product in recent years, and how clubs can continue to drive membership within their respective communities. For an additional two podcasts per week, visit the42.ie/extra

Murray and Gav put a lid on a Leinstertaining week and look ahead to the four provinces' URC clashes this weekend — all of which are important. As the dust settles on Jordie Barrett's move to Leinster, infamous provocateur Murray also fields questions on Munster's 2021 signing of Jason Jenkins — his thoughts on which continue to annoy some people three years later. Plus, it turns out some of our listeners were ahead of the curve when it comes to making the IRFU's central contract system at least slightly more palatable for Connacht, Ulster and Munster. For this week's additional podcasts with Bernard Jackman and James Tracy, visit the42.ie/extra

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Leinster's captain's run as we preview tomorrow's quarter-final, armed with team news. For further build-up on our Rugby Weekly Extra podcasts this week with Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Benjamin Deudon, visit the42.ie/extra

Gav and Murray discuss all the latest team news ahead of a compelling weekend of rugby in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. The lads also chat about Antoine Frisch's declaration that he wants to play for France and what it means for Munster.

On this week's Rugby Extra for The 42 subscribers, we bid farewell to our colleague of almost five years, Eoin Toolan, who has joined Joe Schmidt's Australia coaching ticket. Eoin talked Gavan Casey through his new role and what he believes Schmidt will bring to Australian rugby union. Also, Bernard Jackman gave his thoughts on Connacht after their heavy home defeat to the Lions. They were, eh, not kind. To subscribe to The 42 and get access to Rugby Weekly Extra, visit the42.ie/extra.

On this week's Rugby Weekly Extra podcast for The 42 subscribers, former Leinster and Ireland hookers Bernard Jackman and James Tracy joined Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to provide their expert analysis of Ireland's 16th-ever Six Nations title and look ahead to the summer tour of South Africa. To listen to Rugby Weekly Extra every week, visit the42.ie/extra

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Super Saturday. They discuss the mood in Irish camp, how the Scots have been quiet this week, and the Ireland U20s' chances of wrapping up the Six Nations title.

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Twickenham for the final countdown to Ireland's Six Nations meeting with England. To gain access to additional rugby pods every week -- including our post-match pod from Twickenham on Saturday evening -- visit the42.ie/extra.

On this week's Rugby Weekly Extra podcast for The 42 subscribers, former Ireland performance analyst Eoin Toolan and The 42's Murray Kinsella began the long look-ahead to Twickenham with Gavan Casey. For an additional two podcasts per week, plus immediate post-match pods following Ireland games, visit the42.ie/extra

Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy report from both camps ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

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Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to discuss the teams for Sunday's fixture at the Aviva. To listen to this week's two Six Nations review/preview pods with Bernard Jackman and Eoin Toolan, visit the42.ie/extra

Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Marseille as we count down to kick-off at the Stade Velodrome. To hear the lads' immediate post-match podcast on Friday night, and for three additional podcasts every week during the Six Nations, visit the42.ie/extra

Ciarán joins Gav to discuss the start of the Six Nations tournament and the lads also give their opinion on the new Netflix documentary ‘Full Contact'.

Ciarán Kennedy is heading for Leicester this weekend to report on Leinster's big game there but first he's joined by Limerick-bound Murray Kinsella to look ahead to the Champions Cup weekend, as well as the big news from Australia.

Gavan Casey catches up with Murray Kinsella after yesterday's unveiling of Andy Farrell as the 2025 Lions boss. And the lads discuss a big weekend of Champions Cup action, with the team news hot off the press.

Seán Hussey and Gavan Casey discuss the upcoming URC derbies featuring the provinces and they also talk about RG Snyman's move to Leinster.

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to discuss arguably the biggest story of the club season so far: as reported by Gerry Thornley in the Irish Times, RG Snyman will join Leinster upon the conclusion of his Munster contract in the summer. The lads also look ahead to the provinces' Champions Cup fixtures this weekend, with Ulster and Connacht recalling some serious experience to their starting XVs. If you're looking for the perfect gift for your sports-mad relative or friend this Christmas, head to the42.ie/gift.

With all of the provinces' teams named, Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a huge weekend of European action. For two additional rugby podcasts each week, as well as full access to The 42, visit the42.ie/extra.

Seán Hussey makes his pod debut as he chats to Murray Kinsella about the big team news ahead of Round 7 of the URC.

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella as the lads look ahead to Leinster and Munster's meeting at the Aviva Stadium, while the lads also preview Connacht and Ulster's away trips this weekend.

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the provinces' URC fixtures this weekend. The lads preview Leinster v Scarlets, Munster v Stormers, Sharks v Connacht and Ulster v Lions, and discuss Ireland's dearth of test-ready options on the wing as well as a happier picture at tighthead with the arrival of Oli Jager. For unlimited access to The 42 and two extra rugby podcasts every week, visit the42.ie/extra

On Rugby Weekly Extra this week, Murray Kinsella gave his thoughts on Munster losing both Joey Carbery and RG Snyman for the next few months and whether Snyman's misfortune -- and his Springbok schedule -- may influence Munster's recruitment process in future. Plus, Bernard Jackman on Ulster's out-half options as Billy Burns again takes the reins from Jake Flannery for tonight's interpro. To listen to the podcasts in full, and to receive unrestricted access to The 42 and Rugby Weekly Exta, visit the42.ie/extra

Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey look ahead to a big weekend of URC, with Connacht meeting a much-changed Ulster, Munster backing their young guns against the Dragons, and James Culhane coming into the Leinster team to face Edinburgh. For two additional podcasts per week, visit the42.ie/extra

Murray joins Ciarán from Paris ahead of the World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa.

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to the World Cup semi-finals. To subscribe to The 42 for two extra rugby podcasts per week, go to www.the42.ie/subscribe

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are live from the captain's run to preview the huge clash between Ireland and the All Blacks.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella dial in from the captain's run to preview the crunch Pool B clash between Ireland and Scotland.

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey peer forward towards Ireland's decisive pool game with Scotland, a team which still vaguely worries Gavan despite having lost to Ireland eight times in a row. Ahead of tonight's pivotal pool game with Italy, the lads also chat New Zealand, who concern Gavan even more. The man is frankly on edge. Visit the42.ie/subscribe to get a 30% discount on an annual subscription to The 42 and gain access to all of the additional podcasts and content mentioned at the top of the episode.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to what should be a momentous occasion in Paris.

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Nantes ahead of Ireland's Pool B meeting with Tonga on Saturday. Subscribe to The 42 for extra rugby podcasts during the RWC and much more: the42.ie/extra

After the lengthy build-up up, the Rugby World Cup kicks off today with the blockbuster clash of France versus New Zealand. Our man in Paris Murray Kinsella dials in to tell us what to expect tonight, and tomorrow when Ireland begin their campaign against Romania.

Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella for a trip down memory lane a week out from the start of the World Cup. The lads pick their favourites in each category and figure out some of the keys to winning the tournament along the way.

Murray joins Gav to lay out The 42's plans for the big show in France. A special offer for listeners to this podcast, and only available for a few days: - Sign up before Sunday 3 September and you get a 30% discount on an annual membership (€42 for your first year). - The special offer is available now - go to the42.ie/extra to sign up - Our big tournament preview pod will go out on Monday 4 September, so make sure you get the discount and sign up before then!

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey from Dublin Airport before he heads for Bayonne, where Ireland will play their final warm-up game ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Special offer for our Friday listeners: subscribe to The 42 before Sunday 3 September and get a 30% discount on an annual membership (€42 for your first year), which will give you access to two subscriber-only podcasts a week plus immediate post-match pods following Ireland's RWC fixtures. Go to the42.ie/extra to sign up!

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland's World Cup warm-up with England at the Aviva, where Cian Prendergast will get his opportunity at eight. The lads also discuss a last-gasp change in coaching personnel for the Wallabies and Eddie Jones going 'full Eddie Jones' in the departure lounge at Sydney airport. Plus, Murray's thoughts as World Rugby appeal the overturning of Owen Farrell's red card against Wales. Get all the exclusive Rugby Weekly Extra podcasts by subscribing to The42!

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to the URC final in Cape Town, discussing all the latest team news and both teams' journeys to this decider.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella chat at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Leinster's clash with La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final.

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to the URC semi-finals.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to the weekend of URC Rugby as Connacht take on Ulster in the URC quarter-final, Munster travel to Glasgow and Leinster face the Sharks.