The 42 Rugby Weekly

In a massive week for Irish rugby, Ryan Bailey, Murray Kinsella and Andy Dunne discuss: - Joe Schmidt's decision to leave his job after next year's World Cup- Andy Farrell's credentials as his replacement and the prospect of ROG joining him- the impressive Leinster production line Murray catches up with Simon Zebo in this week's feature interview, we get the lads' weekend predictions and we take your questions as always. Please subscribe to and rate the show and send and questions to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, that was fun! This week, Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella are joined by former Ireland and USA Eagles head coach Eddie O'Sullivan to analyse Ireland's famous win over the All Blacks and preview the final November Test against the visiting Americans this weekend. We ask (and answer): - Who are the players who could benefit most from an outing against the USA on Saturday? - Are Ireland now the best team in the world? - How exactly did Schmidt's men prevent New Zealand scoring a try last time out? We also discuss Joe Schmidt's future plans, Johnny Sexton's potential World Rugby Player of the Year award, and the return of the PRO14. Send your questions and feedback, as always to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the big one! Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Andy Dunne look ahead to Ireland v the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.- We discuss the team news from both camps - ask why New Zealand's attack is the best in the world?- and how exactly can Ireland beat the world champions? There's Lego chat, a debut for 16-year-old Beibhinn Parsons and in our feature interview, referee John Lacey talks to Murray about his career and decision to retire from officiating this week.Send us your questions and feedback to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Ferris joined Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella in studio to look ahead to Ireland's meeting against Argentina and the rest of this weekend's November Tests. We first tackled the news-makers of a busy week and then tried to answer three questions:- How many of this week's Ireland team will start against the All Blacks? (13'20)- Tactically, what can we expect from Ireland this weekend? (20'40)- Are this Argentina side a genuine threat to Ireland (33'13)Plus we had a quick look at the weekend's other Tests, including Wales v Australia and England v New Zealand (41'28).Send us your questions and feedback to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Dunne joins Gavan Casey in studio with Murray Kinsella dialling in from Chicago to look ahead to Ireland and Italy’s meeting in Soldier Field and discuss the big talking points as the November Tests get underway. We first tackled the news-makers of a busy week and then tried to answer three questions:- What can we expect from the exciting Ireland 23 to face Italy? (12'12)- What are England, South Africa and the All Blacks planning this weekend? (30'35)- What do Ireland need to do to get better as a team over November? (41’15)Plus we talk to Italy head coach Conor O’Shea on what they’ve learned from their recent performances against Ireland, his coffee shop debriefs with Joe Schmidt, and the Azzurri's future prospects. (19'47)Lastly, the panel take a few listeners' questions and give their predictions for the weekend's rugby. (45'44)Send us your questions and feedback to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Dunne joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella in studio to discuss the big talking points heading back in to the Pro14 and the November tests. We first tackled the news-makers of a busy week and then tried to answer three questions:- What does Joe Schmidt's Ireland squad tell us? (15'10)- How far behind Leinster are the other provinces? (25'58)- What have we learned about the provinces after their first two European games? (52'18)Plus we talk to Conor Murray about sharing his secrets with New Zealand rugby and growing his basic skills to become one of the world's leading scrum-halves. (39'00)Lastly, the panel take a few listeners' questions and give their predictions for the weekend's rugby. (1'02'32)Send us your questions and feedback to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johne Murphy joins Ryan Bailey and Murray Kinsella in studio to discuss the big talking points in the Heineken Champions Cup. We first tackled the news-makers of a busy week and then tried to answer three questions:- What exactly makes James Lowe so good? (17'30)- What do the provinces need to do to make it three wins from three this weekend? (28'20)- And who has put their hand up for the Ireland squad in the November Tests? (57'10)Murray also sits down with former Ireland and Leinster forward Mike Ross to discuss his career and much more. (42'40)Finally, we get the panel's Heineken Champions Cup predictions ahead of another massive weekend in Europe.Send us your questions and feedback to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Andy Dunne preview the kick-off of the Heineken Champions Cup by tackling the big news-makers of the week and answering three big questions: - What does Munster’s attack need to do to push on to the next level? (7'40)- How good can the Henshaw/Ringrose partnership get? (17'20)- Are Ulster better-equipped to get out of their Champions Cup pool this year? (40'50)Plus we discuss Connacht's strongest back three (50'30) and Murray catches up with Isa Nacewa as the Leinster legend settles into retirement back home in New Zealand. (27'10)Finally, we get the panel's Heineken Champions Cup predictions ahead of a huge weekend (54'45). Send us your questions and feedback to heinekenrugbyweekly@the42.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ryan Bailey guest hosts alongside The42 expert Murray Kinsella and former Leinster and Connacht out-half Andy Dunne. Together they look at the week's newsmakers, then tackle three big questions:1. Can Munster survive these big weeks without Conor Murray? (9:32)2. What would it really take for Connacht to be a champion side? (19:52)3. How are Leinster going about getting *even better* than last season? (44:56)Plus Murray meets Ireland and Leinster full back Rob Kearney. We hear how he fell out of love with rugby - but is now head over heels again - and why 60-70% of his job on pitch is pretty much invisible. (29:49)And lastly, the panel's predictions for the weekend... (56:44) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.