The 42 Rugby Weekly

Israel Folau looks set to be sacked by Rugby Australia due to homophobic comments he posted on social media (yet again). This week, Murray, Gavan and Bernard look at the consequences of Folau's actions and try figure out what his motives for blatantly going against the terms of his contract could be. Also on the menu this week:- #7sRising- The rumoured changes to the breakdown and jackaling - Shifts in Munster's backroom team- A look ahead to an exciting Pro14 weekendIf you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan and Ryan are joined by Bernard Jackman after a thrilling weekend of European rugby to look at the highlights and low-points of it all. We also get input on Rory Best and Conor Murray after their side's performances and Best's initially worrying injury.This week show has all this:- Reaction to Leinster's win (and that dropped ball)- Dan Leavy's injury woes- Rory Best his exit from the game and Ulster proving people wrong- Munster's win in Edinburgh- Conor Murray on his form If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Six Nations is long gone and the return of the Champions Cup is here. On this week's episode, Ryan, Murray and Bernard Jackman preview a massive weekend for the Irish provinces in Europe. This week's show features:- Munster's tricky game in Edinburgh- Leinster and Ulster's clash in Dublin- Ian Keatley interview- Andy Friend's influence in Connacht- Andy Farrell starting to figure out his backroom teamIf you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella sits into the presenter's chair and dissects Ireland's Six Nations campaign with Andy Dunne. With the World Cup coming up later this year, Andy and Murray also look at where the team goes from here, and how some of Ireland's most talented players won't necessarily get game-time due to the company mentality.Also covered this week:- Tweaking the laws of rugby- The excitement of Ireland's U20 Grand Slam champions- The All Blacks-esque school rugby competitions- London Irish's Brendan Macken on the club's new eraIf you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Formerly an icon in Welsh rugby, Tadhg Beirne will get his long-awaited first start in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday, hoping to dismantle the Grand Slam hopes of many of his former teammates. In today's episode, Ryan and Murray look ahead to the final weekend of the 2019 Six Nations with Bernard Jackman. Also featured this week:- Reaction to the Ireland team announcement- Open or closed? The Principality Stadium's roof problem- Ireland's U20s set up to make history- Simon Zebo on his punditry, Conor Murray and the French meltdown.The42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Sean Cronin missing out on Joe Schmidt's latest squad, Murray, Andy and Ryan look at the reasons for his exclusion, and how 'the undroppables' may affect the mood in the Ireland camp. Also featured this week:- France attacking Irish predictability - Practising making mistakes- Interview with Pau's Paddy Butler - World Rugby's Nations Championship explainerThe42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International rugby players, led by Johnny Sexton, Kieran Read and Owen Farrell, released a scathing attack on World Rugby's proposed new international competition. Murray, Gavan and this week's guest Bernard Jackman take a look at the competition and their grievances. Also featured this week:- Jack McGrath's potential move to Ulster- Provincial loyalty- Captaincy styles- Sports psychologists- Connacht legend John MuldoonApologies for slight interference on the John Muldoon interview from roughly 54.30 - 59.00.The42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Cheetahs' Nico Lee receiving a 13-week ban for "emptying the contents of his nose" onto the face of Connacht's Colby Fainga’a, Andy Dunne recalls the worst things to ever happen him in the heat of battle.And following a week's break from the Six Nations, Ireland will travel to Rome to face Conor O'Shea's Italy outfit this weekend. We look ahead to that game and also discuss some some of the other hottest stories in world rugby this week.Also featured this week:- Munster's South African recruitment- Sexton's ambitions to play until 40- Sean O'Brien and Ireland's fifth province- Joy Neville on her journey from player to referee- And much more.The42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a hard-fought win over Scotland in Murrayfield in the rearview mirror, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey look at Ireland's gameplay and what Joe Schmidt's work-ons after two weeks are. Also featured this week:- the pressure on Conor Murray's kicking- where Joey Carbery fits in the Six Nations plans now- Ireland's under 20s flying high- England's Emily Scarratt bringing the spiral kick back The42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a heartbreaking Six Nations opening defeat to England, Joe Schmidt will look to regroup against a dangerous Scotland side. This week, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey are joined by Bernard Jackman to assess the damage of last weekend and look ahead to the clash in Murrayfield. Also featured this week:- Ireland's problem areas- The defending of the back-three- France engineering their own downfall against Wales- Ireland's under 20s lighting up the pitch against England.Plus, Stephen Ferris joins Murray on the phone to talk about his recent ascent of Africa's peak, Kilimanjaro and sharing a tent with Mike McCarthy.The42 Rugby Weekly is brought to you by Volkswagen, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby.If you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to sport@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.