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In today's Podcast, we are focusing again on the Business of Rugby This series is in partnership with our good friends at Bank of Ireland, proud sponsors of Irish Rugby, and where they encourage us to never stop competing. We are doubling down with guests in this episode, our 51st, with Niall Woods, founder, and Jordi Murphy, newly retired from the pitch and now a Player Agent at Navy Blue Sports.We are talking about the role of agents, the part they play in the day-to-day life of players, and the varied tasks that fall to them.We also touch on the Rugby World Cup, the challenges of staying within the rules, and the value of experience, as well as much more. Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.com We publish Twice daily Bulletins and Twice Weekly Podcasts including recent interviews with Ger Mitchell of PTSB, Michelle Davoren of Wilson Hartnell, David McHugh of Wasserman Ireland and many more Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from and thanks for taking the time to listen in.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily we get the details of Jordi Murphy's retirement, as Ulster tie down three other players to new deals. Annaelle Deshaye has learned of her punishment for her red card against Ireland in the Women's Six Nations. And a former Wales wing has revealed he's been diagnosed with early onset dementia.
There's a big weekend of rugby coming up with both Ulster and Ireland in action. Both are in need of a healthy victory; Ulster to keep their increasingly slim chance of a PRO14 final spot alive and Ireland to stave off complete panic over their ailing Six Nations campaign. There's also Ulster's win over Glasgow to review, including a MOTM performance from Michael Lowry and a fitting captain's display from stand-in skipper Jordi Murphy. Joining Adam McKendry to discuss all that and more are rugby reporters Michael Sadlier and Richard Mulligan.
This time we're joined by former Scotland rugby international Ruaridh Jackson. We talk everything from baths to big hits. Hear about Glasgow and Scotland debuts against Wilkinson & Carter. Did Courtney Lawes just get a lucky hit?! How did Jordi Murphy get back up?! Get some inside chat on in pro rugby, the big rivalries, pitchside banter and social media interactions. An entertaining hour to fill your ears with!
In a House of Rugby Ireland bonus episode, Ian Madigan talks to Jordi Murphy about why getting back for Ireland is such strong motivation, the strength in depth at Ulster and why they feel Ulster can make their mark on the European Cup
Hayward’s gone, Lydiate’s locked in his car & Jordi Murphy’s here to preview Ireland.
Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Ulster's Jordi Murphy for Wednesday Night Rugby. @Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review all the Champions Cup action and look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement. Leinster are still riding high in Europe after recording their fifth straight pool win, but Luke and Ruaidhri both agree that their defence could be their undoing later in the tournament if they don't tighten it up. A number of Leo Cullen's young guns are in line to be selected for Ireland, and the lads debate whether Caelan Doris or Max Deegan have the upper hand in the number eight battle. Besides that, Rob Kearney, Sean Cronin and Jordi Murphy are all looking to fight their way back into Andy Farrell's squad, while the matter of captaincy could also be settled. Luke and Ruaidhri both think that second row James Ryan would make a good captain at this stage of his career. Elsewhere, Munster suffered a tough defeat to Racing 92 that all but ends their interest in the Champions Cup - Ruaidhri assesses where the southern province is at and gives his reasons for why head coach Johann van Graan deserves more time at the helm. Ulster's near-miss in Clermont, Racing 92's futuristic stadium and Will's Champions Cup power rankings are all up for discussion too.
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss Andy Farrell's first Ireland training squad, the Champions Cup action and Johnny Sexton's future. Farrell named a 45-man squad for a 24-hour mini-camp, with the omission of Rob Kearney, Sean Cronin and Jordi Murphy catching the eye. Despite many saying that this is likely the end of Rob Kearney's international career, Luke thinks that his former team-mate could still make an Ireland comeback for the Six Nations. Likewise, he doesn't think that Sean Cronin or Jordi Murphy have been cast aside just yet. In provincial action, Leinster look well placed to top the overall Champions Cup seedings ahead of the quarter-final after their big win over Northampton - but what does that victory and the weak challenge of many teams say about the overall health of the Champions Cup? Munster and Saracens' fiery encounter, John Cooney's scintillating form and Connacht's last-gasp victory are all up for discussion too.
You wanted positivity? You got it! Well, sort of. Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey on the line from Japan with Ireland's injury latest, and an in-depth look at how their highly attritional approach in Japan may have hindered them to this point, but could work out in less humid conditions later this month. - The potentially not-so-super typhoon and its connotations (1:10) - Fitness update from the ground: Jordi Murphy, Joey Carbery, Robbie Henshaw and Chris Farrell (7:44) - The actual benefits of a couple of days off (9:55) - Interesting comments from Cian Healy re: fitness (12:40) - Eoin's in-depth breakdown of Ireland compared to RWC contenders (14:58) - A peep at the All Blacks and how they're tracking (23:55) - What makes England so impressive at the moment (29:18) - Japan's magical run, and what makes them tick (39:25) - How Ireland might line up against Samoa (44:25) Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie. You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby Weekly during the World Cup, as well as all the latest news from the Ireland camp in Murray's weekly newsletter. Follow this link to sign up members.the42.ie/.
As Typhoon Hagibis tracks its way towards Japan, Cian Tracey is joined by Jonathan Bradley (Belfast Telegraph) and Ruth Gorman (UTV) to discuss the storm's potential implications for Ireland's final pool game against Samoa on Saturday. There is good news on the injury front as Jordi Murphy has remained with the squad despite picking up a rib injury last week, while Joey Carbery and Robbie Henshaw are also back in training. Having had the weekend in Fukuoka, Jonathan talks about experiencing a play-off game in the Japanese baseball league as Ruth offers an insight into what it has been like to cover the World Cup from a television point of view.
How to keep an eye on Jordi Murphy's injury progress and what Billy Burns' absence means for Ulster by Belfast Telegraph Sport
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey and Sean Farrell on the line from Japan to dissect Ireland's poor performance against Russia. The lads also discuss what Ireland may be missing without Devin Toner, a potential back-row reshuffle, and the All Blacks impressive dispatching of Canada in arguably worse conditions than Ireland-Russia. - Russia assessment (2:08) - The tone at Friday's presser (5:10) - Backs v forwards (10:00) - Jordi Murphy latest (19:55) - Potential Murphy replacements/Dev redemption? (23:00) - All Blacks (30:30) Got a question/suggestion for the lads? Email us at sport@the42.ie. You can also now become a member of The42 to get access to extra episodes of Rugby Weekly during the World Cup, as well as all the latest news from the Ireland camp in Murray's weekly newsletter. Follow this link to sign up members.the42.ie/.
Ireland won 35-0 against Russia in the Kobe Misaki Stadium, but there wasn't much to be positive from a sloppy performance despite Joe Schmidt putting a brave face on things. Cian Tracey, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Jonathan Bradley were all reporting on an error-strewn match that did little to inspire any faith that this Irish team can achieve their goals by getting to a semi-final and beyond in Japan. The injury count is mounting, the players' body-language is poor and there's a familiar feeling about this World Cup Will a couple of days off in Fukuoka do the trick? should Ireland send for Devin Toner if Jordi Murphy is injured? What can Schmidt do to inspire a team who look low on energy and off their game in the next two weeks?
Jordi Murphy heads out to join Ireland in Japan as team prepares for possible bounceback by Belfast Telegraph Sport
Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis pick the bones out of Ireland's World Cup meeting with Japan. And we hear from CJ Stander on Ireland's options and stadium humidity. In association with Nissan Ireland. - Abysmal Ireland but Japan credentials can’t be dismissed - Do Ireland need a plan B, C or D? - Have Japan revealed the template for dealing with Ireland? - The leadership vacuum in Sexton's absence - CJ Stander on Jordi Murphy and dealing with Japan's sweatboxes - No need for full metal jacket v the Russians? Or are those famous last words?
Ireland's World Cup hit a major speed-bump as Japan turned up the noise on an unforgettable night at the Ecopa Stadium. Cian Tracey is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Jonathan Bradley to reflect on a result that will cause shockwaves across the rugby world and puts Joe Schmidt's on course for a quarter-final against the All Blacks. Did Schmidt get his selection wrong? Was the preparation off and did everyone just underestimate the tournament hosts who played so well? With Jack Conan on the way home and Jordi Murphy set to replace him, the squad only have until Thursday to fix things as they take on Russia in their third game, needing a bonus point win to keep control of their destiny.
Jordi Murphy joins the podcast to review Ireland's opening game in the World Cup, while Donal Lenihan and Eddie O'Sullivan are on the panel to discuss the Scotland game.
Dublin set off yesterday in pursuit of history, trying to become the first team to win the five-in-a-row. They eventually came within one kick of it yesterday evening, before Dean Rock's sideline free-kick dropped short and wide, and condemned us to a replay of yesterday's thrilling All-Ireland football final. Oisin McConville and Mike Quirke were there, loved it as much as we did, and tell us why there's room for improvement everywhere, even amidst all the drama. Mike Quirke's bullish pre-match summation of the power of Kerry's bench was proved correct, Oisin's love affair with David Clifford, flaws and all, continues, and we cast half an eye towards a replay that is far from a foregone conclusion. Shane Horgan gives us his instant reaction to the World Cup squad being announced today as Devin Toner, Jordi Murphy and Will Addison miss out. Ken has some technique questions for Dean Rock, and some security questions for the Irish rugby team dressing room, as well as crying toddlers, unbearable excitement and card-happy Royallers.
We have our finalists. Following on from last weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Andy Dunne get stuck into meaty breakdowns of both games, including: - Munster's uncertain style of play (6.45) - Are Munster a good enough team to win a Champions Cup? (19.28) - Fans' acceptance of a lower Munster standard (29.15) - Leinster's win, and should they actually be better? (32.00) - Does James Lowe make the Irish team as soon as he's eligible? (40.00) - Who wins the final?(50.45) This week's episode also includes an interview with Jordi Murphy on how he's settling into life with Ulster since his move from Leinster. (56.00) Thanks for listening and if you like the show, please subscribe to - and rate - it, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie.
S2E34: Ulster's PRO14 play-off place is safe at last, along with Jordi Murphy's dog by Belfast Telegraph Sport
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jordi Murphy to discuss his move from Leinster to Ulster and his career to date. Murphy made the decision midway through last season to move up north, and he explains why he decided to leave Leinster after seven seasons. The Ireland back row also discusses the misconceptions around players from the Republic of Ireland moving to Belfast to play for Ulster, and says his experience has been a really positive one. Ulster have gone through a number of changes on and off the field in the last few years and Murphy gives an insight into head coach Dan McFarland and his coaching staff. Luke and Will also discuss what Christmas is like for rugby players, rugby Christmas parties and go over all the Champions Cup action from last weekend. The lads are in agreement that Castres were guilty of some very cynical play against Munster, but Luke thinks that Johann van Graan's men are often guilty of poor discipline themselves.
San Mamés acoge las finales de Challenge (Gloucester-Cardiff) y Champions (Leinster-Racing 92). En esta última lucirá Jordi Murphy, internacional irlandés nacido en Barcelona que nos atiende a pocas horas del duelo. Y toda la actualidad oval nacional
San Mamés acoge las finales de Challenge (Gloucester-Cardiff) y Champions (Leinster-Racing 92). En esta última lucirá Jordi Murphy, internacional irlandés nacido en Barcelona que nos atiende a pocas horas del duelo. Y toda la actualidad oval nacional
We're having a Six Nations after party and everyone's invited! Join Big Jim, Goodey, James Haskell, John Barclay, Jamie Roberts, Chris Ashton, Martin Castrogiovanni and Grand Slam winner Jordi Murphy to discuss every team's performance and much more...it's big and you don't want to miss it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Entrevista al presidente de la Fed. Valenciana, José Luis López y palabras de Chema Valentín Gamazo, presidente del VRAC. Además, la previa de las Series Mundiales de Seven y los cruces de cuartos de Champions. Y entrevista al flanker irlandés
Entrevista al presidente de la Fed. Valenciana, José Luis López y palabras de Chema Valentín Gamazo, presidente del VRAC. Además, la previa de las Series Mundiales de Seven y los cruces de cuartos de Champions. Y entrevista al flanker irlandés
Charlamos en Dublin con el máximo responsable de la EPCR sobre las finales de Bilbao'18 y la actualidad del rugby europeo y también con el 'catalán' de Leinster. Afrontamos la previa de Copa Ibérica y la actualidad de las ligas Heineken e Iberdrola
Charlamos en Dublin con el máximo responsable de la EPCR sobre las finales de Bilbao'18 y la actualidad del rugby europeo y también con el 'catalán' de Leinster. Afrontamos la previa de Copa Ibérica y la actualidad de las ligas Heineken e Iberdrola
Producer Rachael had the chats with Fergus McFadden, Sean Cronin and Jordi Murphy at the launch of the new Canterbury jersey earlier..