The 42 Rugby Weekly
- Episodes
- 372
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend.
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Episodes 372
Ireland v Fiji preview
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to Saturday's night clash at the Aviva Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland eye the World Cup as Nations Championship returns
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella check in from the Aviva Stadium on the eve of Ireland’s clash with Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tadhg Furlong cleared to play, Munster's statement, and Ireland's 'A' squad to face Fiji
Ciarán Kennedy and Gavan Casey discuss a busy week of off-field developments and peer ahead to the URC weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland's November squad and a big interpro at Aviva Stadium
Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss all the talking points from Andy Farrell's 36-man November squad, and look ahead to another big week in the URC, which includes a blockbuster …
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Ciarán Kennedy is joined by Murray Kinsella to discuss all the talking points from Andy Farrell's 36-man November squad, and look ahead to another big week in the URC, which includes a blockbuster Leinster-Munster clash in Dublin.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tragedy in La Rochelle, Carbery's Leinster return, and Munster's emotional night
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Clermont-Ferrand ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A sexy backline, a spicy inter-pro, and big guns back
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to Round 3 of the URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian Flanagan's Munster departure and weekend preview
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to this weekend's rugby action, but not before discussing Thursday's big news from Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week's rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers, featuring former Munster prop Mike Sherry and new Bristol Bears’ head of recruitment Bernard …
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Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week's rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers, featuring former Munster prop Mike Sherry and new Bristol Bears’ head of recruitment Bernard Jackman.
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Ireland v New Zealand preview
Murray Kinsella dials in from Auckland to look ahead to Saturday's game in Eden Park with Ciarán Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Four debutants among Ireland squad to face Japan
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are on this week to discuss a much-changed Ireland side, as they prepare to face Japan in Newcastle this Saturday. To subscribe to The42 for full coverage, visit …
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Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are on this week to discuss a much-changed Ireland side, as they prepare to face Japan in Newcastle this Saturday.
To subscribe to The42 for full coverage, visit The42.ie/subscribe.
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Osborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland's first Nations Cup Test in Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: The full Stuart Lancaster interview
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joined Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and James Tracy on Rugby Weekly Extra a couple of weeks ago. The response to the pod was so good that we've now decided to make it …
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Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster joined Gavan Casey, Murray Kinsella and James Tracy on Rugby Weekly Extra a couple of weeks ago. The response to the pod was so good that we've now decided to make it available for free.
If you like what you hear, head to The42.ie/subscribe.
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Leinster hammer the Bulls to retain the URC - snap reaction
Ciarán and Murray check in from Croke Park after Leinster's dominant 36-7 win over the Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: Stuart Lancaster chat
Enjoy a free segment of Wednesday's Rugby Weekly Extra pod with Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster.If you would like to listen to the full episode, head to The42.ie/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See …
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Enjoy a free segment of Wednesday's Rugby Weekly Extra pod with Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster.
If you would like to listen to the full episode, head to The42.ie/subscribe.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Farrell's new contract and another interesting week at Leinster
Ciarán Kennedy joins Fintan O'Toole to reflect on this morning's big news and to look back on the week that was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lowe leaving, Cullen's comments and URC quarter-finals preview
Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy to discuss some big Leinster news and to look ahead to this weekend's action in the URC quarter-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SNAP REACTION: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux Bègles
Gavan Casey joins Niall Kelly from Bilbao to reflect on a tough day for Leinster, as the search for a fifth star continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Preview: One of the biggest weekends in Irish rugby
Gavan Casey dials in from Bilbao to preview the Challenge Cup and Champions Cup finals with Niall Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
URC play-off race and Ireland Women’s record Aviva crowd
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to a huge weekend of URC action and to Ireland's clash with Scotland in the Women's Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McMillan’s message, Lowe’s contract, and a big derby
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella catch up after a busy couple of days on the rugby front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
European semi-finals preview & Munster's Randle U-turn
Murray and Gav look ahead to Leinster-Toulon and Ulster-Exeter, and discuss Munster's decision to turn back on their hiring of Roger Randle as attack coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bullish Ireland and a big URC weekend
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to this weekend's URC and Women's Six Nations action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Randle appointment fallout at Munster | Weekend URC preview
Murray Kinsella joins Ciarán Kennedy to reflect on a fraught week at Munster, and to look ahead to this weekend's URC and Women's Six Nations action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
European quarter-finals/Women's Six Nations preview
On his way to Belfast for Ulster-La Rochelle, Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to a huge weekend for three of the provinces and the Irish women's national team. Hosted on Acast. See …
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On his way to Belfast for Ulster-La Rochelle, Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to a huge weekend for three of the provinces and the Irish women's national team.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leinster's strong hand, Munster's trip, and the Challenge Cup
Fintan O'Toole makes his debut on The 42 Rugby Weekly as he's joined by Murray Kinsella, who is covering Munster's visit to Exeter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Troubling times for Munster and Leinster's Snyman setback
Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to this weekend's URC action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week's rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go to The42.ie/podcasts where you can sign up for just €1 for your first month. Hosted on …
Show notes
Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week's rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go to The42.ie/podcasts where you can sign up for just €1 for your first month.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Six Nations Super Saturday Preview
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Lansdowne rugby club to look ahead to the final day of the 2026 Six Nations Championship, where Ireland and Scotland go head to head for the Triple Crown... and …
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Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Lansdowne rugby club to look ahead to the final day of the 2026 Six Nations Championship, where Ireland and Scotland go head to head for the Triple Crown... and possibly even more.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The final Ireland/Wales preview
Gavan Casey has touched down in Dublin ahead of Ireland's clash with Wales on Friday night. He joins Ciaran Kennedy to look ahead to the encounter and to discuss Andy Farrell's future. Hosted on Acast. See …
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Gavan Casey has touched down in Dublin ahead of Ireland's clash with Wales on Friday night. He joins Ciaran Kennedy to look ahead to the encounter and to discuss Andy Farrell's future.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
After a week of celebrating Ireland's win over England, Gavan Casey gives you a peek behind the curtain at the rugby content on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go to The42.ie/podcasts where you can sign up for …
Show notes
After a week of celebrating Ireland's win over England, Gavan Casey gives you a peek behind the curtain at the rugby content on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go to The42.ie/podcasts where you can sign up for just €1 for your first month. If you like it we'll give you your first year for €29.99.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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