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Andy Dunne joins Gavan in studio and Murray on the line from Japan to chat about the latest World Cup goings-on -- including:- Stander or Conan? (06:35)- The Jack Carty story (09:35)- Ireland's need to capitalise on linebreaks (15:00)- Why Best's start is a surprise (19:45)- Potential for a Japanese upset? (26:35)- Wales-Australia preview (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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Toolan joins Murray in Japan to review Ireland's win over the Scots and all of the other big games from the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup action.- Irish defence (8m)- Lineout success (14)- NZ-Boks review, and how to beat the Boks (18)- Refereeing inconsistency (35)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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Folks, it's finally time... Andy Dunne is back!!! Oh, and the World Cup is also here. Andy and Murray join Gavan to break down Ireland's massive pool opener and some of the other big games this weekend.- An in-depth look at Ireland's team (1:25)- Are there concerns over Ireland's prep work given the soft-tissue injuries? (9:35)- Garry Ringrose under pressure (19:20)- New Zealand v South Africa preview (27:00)- Scotland's team is named (32:30)- How Ireland can beat the Scots (33:15)- How the Rob Howley situation could work out for Wales (41:15)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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're nearly there. Murray and podcast debutant Eoin Toolan join Gavan on the line from Japan and OZ respectively to break down each World Cup pool, predict Ireland's finish, and call an overall winner.- Eoin's impressions of Ireland (3:55)- Pool A breakdown (6:50)- Pool B breakdown (22:37)- Pool C breakdown (35:00)- Pool D breakdown (45:40)- Pool predictions (55:11)- How far will Ireland go? (1:01:45)- Who'll win the tournament? (1:04:50)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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 13 days until Ireland kick off their World Cup. With the warm-up games out of the way, Murray, Bernard and Gavan discuss the renewed cause for optimism, impressive individual player form, and a potential quarter-final versus either South Africa or New Zealand.- Wales debrief (1:00)- Why Jean Kleyn will probably start over Iain Henderson (13:00)- The rise of Bundee Aki (16:20)- Why Wales are legitimate RWC contenders (26:45)- How do Ireland stack up against a South Africa or New Zealand? (35:35)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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 15 days until the start of the 2019 World Cup. With one warm-up game to go against Wales this weekend, Murray, Gavan and Bernard look at the best and worst-case outcomes for Ireland's World Cup.- Ireland v Wales team news (1.20)- Why Ireland may bomb at the World Cup (9.30)- How Ireland can do well at the World Cup (20.45)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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The42's Rugby World Cup preview night with James Lowe & Scott Fardy took place live in Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin, on Wednesday 4 September.The full episode from the show is available to The42 Members as part of our exclusive Rugby Weekly Extra feed. Throughout the Rugby World Cup, Murray Kinsella will dial in from Japan for a quick chat to give us his thoughts on that day's action and to bring us up to speed on the latest news from the Ireland camp.To hear the full show with James Lowe and Scott Fardy, and for more information on The42 Membership, visit members.the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey, Ryan Bailey and Sean Farrell with their immediate reaction to Ireland's 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.On the pod:Devin Toner's surprise omission from the squad (2:40)Luke McGrath's selection over Kieran Marmion (14:45)Chris Farrell's inclusion and Will Addison's absence (18:25)The back row choices (21:25)Jack Carty gets the nod as Ireland's third out-half (26:25)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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Rugby World Cup preview night takes place this Wednesday, 4 September, in Liberty Hall Theatre on Dublin’s Eden Quay.Tickets are on sale now at www.the42.shop, and we've a very special offer for our regular Rugby Weekly listeners. Enter the discount code RUGBYWEEKLY at checkout to receive a 15% discount for you, your family and your friends. The offer runs until midnight on Sunday so make sure you pick up your tickets before then. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The autopsy you've been waiting for...On this week's pod:- Ireland team to face Wales (1.00)- Players that may miss the boat to Japan (9.45)- Questions over Rory Best's position in the team (18.15)- Ireland's strengths not coming through (27.25)- Gordon D'Arcy on the pessimism of the Irish fan (35.25)- Ireland v Wales preview (48.40)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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.