The 42 Rugby Weekly

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey dial each other up seconds after Ireland's team to face Japan is announced by Andy Farrell. Japanese rugby expert Rich Freeman joins Murray for a chat on Ireland's weekend opponents. And two years out from the World Cup, the lads look at rugby's growth -- and potential for growth -- in South America, Georgia, and the Pacific Islands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to look back on the weekend's URC action in which Leinster looked as though they may have solved one of last season's problems, Connacht's defence proved too much for Ulster, and Munster's ongoing attacking problems came home to roost once more.The lads also looked ahead to November for both the Ireland women's and men's teams.Looking for more rugby insight, analysis and debate? Join The42 Members and get access to our exclusive podcast, Rugby Weekly Extra and much more. Sign-up at members.the42.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to tackle the mysterious case of Chris Cloete's try against Connacht, and the potential ramifications if Tadhg Beirne is adjudged by World Rugby to have been actually onside in the lead-up.The lads discuss the findings from the IRFU's investigation into the Donnybrook changing-room debacle and ask how it took longer than 24 hours; Zebo's international return, two potential debutants and a fresh-looking Ireland for November; Eddie Jones' big calls for England's autumn; and a provincial URC review/preview.Looking for more rugby insight, analysis and debate? Join The42 Members and get access to our exclusive podcast, Rugby Weekly Extra and much more. Sign-up at members.the42.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As well as all of the provincial goings on and match reviews/previews, on the agenda for Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey this week are the provinces' academies and whether their contractual policies are best practice; the women's Lions or even a new, unique concept for the female code; and a couple of high-profile departures from the men's Sevens setup.Looking for more rugby insight, analysis and debate? Join The42 Members and get access to our exclusive podcast, Rugby Weekly Extra and much more. Sign-up at members.the42.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the provinces' recent United Rugby Chanpionship fortunes and look ahead to the weekend. Plus, how the Welsh regions are faring, Benetton's young guns, and the return of the men's and women's AIL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss Ireland's dramatic defeat to Scotland and whether or not IRFU reviews are worth the paper they're printed on if they remain unpublished. The lads also chat about all of the goings-on at the provinces following the opening weekend of the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey look ahead to the inaugural United Rugby Championship through the lens of each of the four provinces, fielding your questions along the way. The lads also discuss the Ireland women's team's impressive -- and frustrating -- outing against Italy, in which they kept their World Cup qualification hopes alive despite the lack of a functioning lineout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey return for a new season, but firstly to look back on what's been a turbulent week for women's rugby in Ireland. The World Cup qualifier defeat to Spain, the dressing-room debacle at Donnybrook, and wider structural issues in the women's game are on the agenda as Murray, 'Berch' and Gav look to the future -- which begins with a pivotal match versus Italy this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella are joined by Craig Ray to preview the deciding third Lions Test on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look forward to the Lions' second test in South Africa and discuss Rassie's antics this week. Join us tonight for a video preview show with the three lads plus BJ Botha: www.members.the42.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.