The 42 Rugby Weekly

Simon Zebo joins Gavan and Murray for a special live recording of the podcast in Dublin's Liberty Hall Theatre to preview Ireland's Six Nations opener against England.He also speaks about:- Robbie Henshaw's ability at fullback- Playing for Ireland again under Andy Farrell- His time in Joe Schmidt's Ireland camps- His new life in Paris, including Donncha Ryan's croissant-eating habits.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.

While we set up for our big Guinness Six Nations event, Gavan and Murray discuss Joe Schmidt's interesting team selection ahead of the clash with England. Check back tomorrow for a podcast of this evening's chat with Simon Zebo as we build up to the championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just over a week out from the 2019 Six Nations openers, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey are joined by Bernard Jackman to look at Ireland's bid to hold on to the Grand Slam. Also included:- Bernard Jackman on what's next up for him- The strength of England's squad for the opener against Ireland- Using the Six Nations to experiment ahead of the World Cup- Ireland's Ciara Griffin ahead of Women's Six Nations- Those outside of Schmidt's plans getting a chance in Pro14If 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.

Ahead of the final weekend of European pool games, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey look at what each of the provinces can expect, and who impressed last weekend. The latest pod includes:- Reaction to Ireland's Six Nations squad- Connacht's revival rewarded- Interview with uncapped Six Nations call-up Tom Farrell- Munster evolving into serious Champions Cup contendersIf you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of a huge weekend of Heineken Champions Cup action, Murray Kinsella, Andy Dunne and Gavan Casey assess the provinces' chances of putting a foot in the last eight. The latest pod includes:- Fit-again Chris Farrell's impact and Munster's burgeoning belief- How Leinster can overcome the born-again Toulouse- Is Ross Byrne able to step up to the plate in Sexton's absence?- Why Connacht aren't a 'feeder' team- Garry Ringrose on his defensive gameIf you enjoy it, please subscribe to - and rate - the show, and feel free to send your questions and thoughts to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Heineken Rugby Weekly is here and Andy Dunne, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella look back at the break's tempestuous inter-pro action.- Is Leinster and Munster's rivalry back to it's best?- Johnny Sexton's approach to the Leinster captaincy- Getting the best from the academy systems- Looking ahead to the last round of inter-prosSubscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last Heineken Rugby Weekly of a memorable year, Andy Dunne, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on the past 12 months for Irish rugby.- the standout performers for the national side- the key moments that clinched a Grand Slam, a tour win in Australia and victory over the All Blacks- how Joe Schmidt's men can back up in 2019- Leinster's double achievement and the state of play for the other provinces heading into the new year.We have tickets to give away for a Heineken Cup game, with details here: https://the42.ie/4408230Subscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head into the busy Christmas period, Gavan Casey is joined by Andy Dunne and The42's Murray Kinsella. -The lads talk about Munster's apparent identity crises and on-field issues (7'55)- Are Leinster getting back to their best? (30'50)- History of niggle between Connacht and Leinster (47')Murray catches up with Marty Moore (18'30) and we react to soft bans for Castres (1'20) and a move for London Irish (7'10).Subscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's friends reunited this weekend as we get set for Round 4 and the second part of the Heineken Champions Cup back-to-backs.The42's Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey were joined on the line by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan to get stuck into the week's main talking points.- What happened to Leinster's breakdown in Bath? (10'10)- How did Ulster reignite their season against Scarlets? (35'50)- Are Munster good? (43'50)And our big interview sees Murray Kinsella chat to Connacht assistant coach Nigel Carolan about life under Andy Friend and the season so far (20'05).Subscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a mouth-watering round of Heineken Champions Cup action in store this weekend. The42's Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey were joined by Andy Dunne to get stuck into the week's main talking points.- Brian O'Driscoll opened up on Off The Ball about the use of painkillers in rugby; Andy, a physio, gives his thoughts on the topic (1'30)- The rejection of a Pacific Islands team in Super rugby (9'30)- the impact of David Nucifora on Irish rugby and the future of Stuart Lancaster (13'10) - We speak to Irish coach Mike Prendergast about his life in Paris, coaching at Stade Francais and Paul O'Connell's French lessons. (25'00)- We preview the big games as the Heineken Cup returns, get the panels' predictions, get your questions and more. (42'00)Subscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.