
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Ciarán Kennedy set the scene with a preview show that kicks off the rugby weekend.
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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.
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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.
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Murray and Ciaran are on the ground in London to look ahead to Saturday's big clash, as Andy Farrell's Ireland look for a big performance in Twickenham.
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Ciaran Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to Saturday's clash vs Italy, as Andy Farrell's Ireland look to get back to winning ways.
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My ‘go to’ rugby podcast. Always informative and interesting. An excellent listen, a great window on the Irish teams. Bernard’s unique experience and perspective, as international player and coach, gives him unparalleled insight into the rugby world. An articulate, eclectic mix of experience, analysis of past games and predictions for this weekend. This week is particularly good with all the stories and comments on player selection, methods and psyche of the teams.
i searched up my name and this was the first thing that showed up?
Insightful analysis of Irish rugby; always a pleasure and worth the time
The commercial supporter, DoneDeal Motors, has a fantastic semi-punk song at the end; the only podcast where I listen all the way especially to hear the advertiser's jingle.
Even the quick 30 Minute free pod is packed with lots of insight not just on Irish Rugby but how the game is played.
I understand they are going behind a paywall. I used to listen to Newstalk golf podcast with spawells Damian McGrane (?) etc but then they went to acast? And behind a €3.99 paywall. Forget it. These subscriptions at €50 per year are poor value compared to Spotify and Netflix. Goodbye Newstalk golf ( who wants to listen to Troy Merritt) and Murray. You guys clearly (for me) do not understand price elasticity Of demand and your show is not worth adding to increasing subscription gouging on our li... more
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A fast-paced rugby-focused show that previews and analyzes weekend matches with a strong emphasis on Irish rugby. Episodes consistently feature expert hosts discussing team selections, tactical trends, press conference moments, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, often including interviews and cross-border insights. The series stands out for its deep technical breakdown, candid banter, and an ongoing dialogue about player development, coaching culture, and the evolving international game. Potential listeners can expect sharp match previews, nuanced commentary, and timely perspectives on both Irish teams and their global competitors, plus ongoing coverage of looming sponsorships and media narratives around the sport.
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