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Wednesday 30 September 2020
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella assess Munster’s non-performance during last Friday’s defeat to Leinster.
Bernard Jackman believes the rules around the UK government’s furlough scheme may have left Ulster a couple of weeks behind their rivals.
Bernard Jackman believes Munster should back their academy out-halves to support JJ Hanrahan.
Bernard Jackman says the out-half can help get the best out of Munster’s new signings.
Bernard Jackman discussed the provinces’ impending return to training on Thursday’s podcast.
Bernard Jackman, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss the very real prospect of South Africa’s Super Rugby franchises joining the Pro14.
The lads on The42 Rugby Weekly are very excited about Dan Carter’s return to Kiwi rugby.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
Ben Healy, Jack Crowley, and Jake Flannery will all be hoping for senior team action next season.
Munster must learn from Limerick GAA and get the talent conveyor belt turning again in the Treaty County, says Bernard Jackman.
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly saw the lads choose their midfields and back threes.
Darren Cave, Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella also selected their starting and travelling half-backs on today’s episode, available on all usual platforms.
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to select their respective Lions tight fives just over a year out from the tour to South Africa.
Darren Cave gives Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey an insight into how Dan McFarland has transformed Ulster.
Mike Sherry makes his debut on The42 Rugby Weekly to give his assessment of where Munster stand under Johann van Graan, and reflect on his decision to retire at 31.
This week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly found the lads in unanimous agreement.
Detachment, a lack of fun, and getting balled out of it in the pissing rain: Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman discuss Irish amateur rugby’s recruitment problem.
Bernard Jackman gave his view on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly.
Andy Dunne and Murray Kinsella examine the key issues in forensic detail ahead of this Sunday’s showdown in Twickenham between Ireland and England.
The Munster wing signed a two-year deal in 2018, but has become a more regular fixture in the Ireland setup since.
Andy Dunne wants to see Ireland look for more from their back row forwards.
‘If Nigel Wray wanted to hide this, do you not think he could have hidden it better?’
Garry Doyle, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey broke down Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad selection on Thursday’s Rugby Weekly.
Speaking on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly, Andy Dunne urged people to be patient.
Ulster’s John Cooney has been a class apart this season.
Ireland players felt constricted by tension and their coach’s control in 2019, but player-led teams is by no means a new concept.
Bernard Jackman has fears that Alby Mathewson’s departure will affect Munster’s trophy chances.
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella explore the potential benefits of the World Cup for Ireland’s provinces.
Felix Jones has put himself in the best position to soak up a wealth of coaching knowledge.
‘How about we stop relying on guys who aren’t playing well? At least give guys a kick up the arse.’
Ireland can throw New Zealand off kilter by slowing them down at lineout time, says Andy Dunne.
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan look ahead to Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks.
‘If that humidity does drop and Ireland can be really, really accurate with the ball… I don’t see why reverting back to that won’t draw success for them.’
Today’s podcast suggests that the back are actually performing pretty well in Japan but are being let down by the pack.
Murray Kinsella and Eoin Toolan sat down in Japan to break down where it all fell apart.
‘He’s going to get better as you have to remember it’s only his third Test.’
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss Ireland’s World Cup prospects 15 days out from the tournament.
Murray Kinsella joined Gavan Casey, Ryan Bailey and Sean Farrell in The42 Rugby Weekly studio following Ireland’s squad announcement.
On this week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly, Gavan, Murray and Bernard Jackman look at each of the 15 positions and pick out the candidates that they would bring to the World Cup.
Bernard Jackman explains how the former Munster boss has turned things around in his native land.
Faraway screens just might have helped Rob Kearney avoid a red in Glasgow.
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT – Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off in an election debate in Cleveland.
Highly anticipated, many will see the debate as an opportunity for either candidate to claim a key advantage in what should be a closely-fought battle.
Likely to be combative, it’ll see Democrat candidate Biden tackle Trump on the economy and the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Of course, it’ll be the early hours of the morning by the time any of this airs – and even then, it’s not likely to be an entertainment event for the faint-hearted.
So today we want to know: Will you be watching the first US presidential debate live?
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