Outstanding scrum analysis from James Tracy on today's pod.
James breaks down how things unravelled for Ireland in detail.
Also chat about Nienaber at Leinster, card decisions, and listeners who think we got referee views wrong on Monday.
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James breaks down how things unravelled for Ireland in detail.
Also chat about Nienaber at Leinster, card decisions, and listeners who think we got referee views wrong on Monday.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Outstanding scrum analysis from James Tracy on today's pod.
James breaks down how things unravelled for Ireland in detail.
Also chat about Nienaber at Leinster, card decisions, and listeners who think we got referee views wrong on Monday.
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James breaks down how things unravelled for Ireland in detail.
Also chat about Nienaber at Leinster, card decisions, and listeners who think we got referee views wrong on Monday.
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Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle?
Ireland have used 60 players across the last 22 Tests post-RWC23.
Read here: the42.ie/6884997t
Ireland have used 60 players across the last 22 Tests post-RWC23.
Read here: the42.ie/6884997t
Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle?
The Ireland boss has used 60 players across the last 22 Tests post-RWC23.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle?
Ireland have used 60 players across the last 22 Tests post-RWC23.
Read here: the42.ie/6884997t
Ireland have used 60 players across the last 22 Tests post-RWC23.
Read here: the42.ie/6884997t
Mack Hansen is out for the warm-up.
Strapping on his finger and right hand.
Odd boots again!
Strapping on his finger and right hand.
Odd boots again!
November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Mack Hansen is out for the warm-up.
Strapping on his finger and right hand.
Odd boots again!
Strapping on his finger and right hand.
Odd boots again!
Paolo Garbisi provided a statement to the disciplinary hearing that helped Franco Mostert get his red card rescinded.
The disciplinary committee were also shown a text message from Garbisi to Mostert.
The disciplinary committee were also shown a text message from Garbisi to Mostert.
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Paolo Garbisi provided a statement to the disciplinary hearing that helped Franco Mostert get his red card rescinded.
The disciplinary committee were also shown a text message from Garbisi to Mostert.
The disciplinary committee were also shown a text message from Garbisi to Mostert.
Mack Hansen came through Ireland's captain's run today despite a finger injury earlier this week.
Had strapping on his right hand and two of his fingers, but Ireland say he's good to go.
More here: the42.ie/6881918t
Had strapping on his right hand and two of his fingers, but Ireland say he's good to go.
More here: the42.ie/6881918t
Ireland's Hansen comes through captain's run despite finger injury
The fullback had strapping on his right hand ahead of the Springboks clash.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Mack Hansen came through Ireland's captain's run today despite a finger injury earlier this week.
Had strapping on his right hand and two of his fingers, but Ireland say he's good to go.
More here: the42.ie/6881918t
Had strapping on his right hand and two of his fingers, but Ireland say he's good to go.
More here: the42.ie/6881918t
Rassie Erasmus in good form today.
Full of praise for Sam Prendergast.
"He's got guts. People are talking about his tackling, that there's maybe a weakness there, but I've seen him go really hard and he's a big boy, and he looks pretty fit."
More here: the42.ie/6881045t
Full of praise for Sam Prendergast.
"He's got guts. People are talking about his tackling, that there's maybe a weakness there, but I've seen him go really hard and he's a big boy, and he looks pretty fit."
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'He has guts' - Erasmus not surprised Prendergast got the nod for Ireland
The Springboks coach made an accurate prediction of the Irish team.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Rassie Erasmus in good form today.
Full of praise for Sam Prendergast.
"He's got guts. People are talking about his tackling, that there's maybe a weakness there, but I've seen him go really hard and he's a big boy, and he looks pretty fit."
More here: the42.ie/6881045t
Full of praise for Sam Prendergast.
"He's got guts. People are talking about his tackling, that there's maybe a weakness there, but I've seen him go really hard and he's a big boy, and he looks pretty fit."
More here: the42.ie/6881045t
"Yes, we'll have a look at that."
Rassie Erasmus confirms the Springboks' interest in bringing Jacques Nienaber back for the 2027 World Cup: the42.ie/6880782t
Rassie Erasmus confirms the Springboks' interest in bringing Jacques Nienaber back for the 2027 World Cup: the42.ie/6880782t
Rassie confirms Boks interest in re-signing Nienaber for RWC27
The Leinster senior coach is out of contract before the 2027 tournament.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"Yes, we'll have a look at that."
Rassie Erasmus confirms the Springboks' interest in bringing Jacques Nienaber back for the 2027 World Cup: the42.ie/6880782t
Rassie Erasmus confirms the Springboks' interest in bringing Jacques Nienaber back for the 2027 World Cup: the42.ie/6880782t
Confirmation that Springboks lock Lood de Jager's appeal of his suspension has been dismissed.
His red card and suspension stand.
His red card and suspension stand.
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Confirmation that Springboks lock Lood de Jager's appeal of his suspension has been dismissed.
His red card and suspension stand.
His red card and suspension stand.
Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, Josh van der Flier, and Andrew Porter all come into Ireland's starting XV against South Africa.
Sam Prendergast continues at number 10.
Finlay Bealham and Tom Farrell included on the bench.
Sam Prendergast continues at number 10.
Finlay Bealham and Tom Farrell included on the bench.
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, Josh van der Flier, and Andrew Porter all come into Ireland's starting XV against South Africa.
Sam Prendergast continues at number 10.
Finlay Bealham and Tom Farrell included on the bench.
Sam Prendergast continues at number 10.
Finlay Bealham and Tom Farrell included on the bench.
Rassie Erasmus speaking here in Dublin.
He says that he and his players have spoken about not having won at the Aviva yet.
"You want to fix something you've never done.
"There's excitement. Let's go and try and do it."
He says that he and his players have spoken about not having won at the Aviva yet.
"You want to fix something you've never done.
"There's excitement. Let's go and try and do it."
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Rassie Erasmus speaking here in Dublin.
He says that he and his players have spoken about not having won at the Aviva yet.
"You want to fix something you've never done.
"There's excitement. Let's go and try and do it."
He says that he and his players have spoken about not having won at the Aviva yet.
"You want to fix something you've never done.
"There's excitement. Let's go and try and do it."
Big guns back for the Boks against Ireland.
Arendse out with concussion, so Canan Moodie starts.
Boks says Franco Mostert was not considered due to his disciplinary hearing.
RG Snyman will win his 50th cap in Dublin.
Arendse out with concussion, so Canan Moodie starts.
Boks says Franco Mostert was not considered due to his disciplinary hearing.
RG Snyman will win his 50th cap in Dublin.
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Big guns back for the Boks against Ireland.
Arendse out with concussion, so Canan Moodie starts.
Boks says Franco Mostert was not considered due to his disciplinary hearing.
RG Snyman will win his 50th cap in Dublin.
Arendse out with concussion, so Canan Moodie starts.
Boks says Franco Mostert was not considered due to his disciplinary hearing.
RG Snyman will win his 50th cap in Dublin.
Sat down with Ireland international Anna McGann recently to speak about rugby, TikTok, business, and her late father, Mick.
This was an open and honest chat that underlines the importance of family support: the42.ie/6872961t
This was an open and honest chat that underlines the importance of family support: the42.ie/6872961t
'I had grieved for three-and-a-half years. I needed to start finding myself'
Ireland international Anna McGann speaks about rugby, TikTok, business, and her late father, Mick.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Sat down with Ireland international Anna McGann recently to speak about rugby, TikTok, business, and her late father, Mick.
This was an open and honest chat that underlines the importance of family support: the42.ie/6872961t
This was an open and honest chat that underlines the importance of family support: the42.ie/6872961t
Sam Prendergast is set to start at 10 for Ireland against the Springboks: the42.ie/6879349
Prendergast set to start at 10 for Ireland against the Springboks
Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose, and Bundee Aki may come into the starting XV.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Sam Prendergast is set to start at 10 for Ireland against the Springboks: the42.ie/6879349
Sat down with Jamison Gibson-Park last week and had a great chat about growing up on Great Barrier Island. Fascinating place.
Also interesting to dig into his experiences in New Zealand rugby before coming to Ireland.
Interview is here: the42.ie/6872957t
Also interesting to dig into his experiences in New Zealand rugby before coming to Ireland.
Interview is here: the42.ie/6872957t
Jamison Gibson-Park's idyllic island childhood on the Barrier
The Leinster, Ireland, and Lions scrum-half had some big setbacks in Kiwi rugby.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Sat down with Jamison Gibson-Park last week and had a great chat about growing up on Great Barrier Island. Fascinating place.
Also interesting to dig into his experiences in New Zealand rugby before coming to Ireland.
Interview is here: the42.ie/6872957t
Also interesting to dig into his experiences in New Zealand rugby before coming to Ireland.
Interview is here: the42.ie/6872957t
Franco Mostert's red card has been rescinded.
He is free to play against Ireland on Saturday.
He is free to play against Ireland on Saturday.
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Franco Mostert's red card has been rescinded.
He is free to play against Ireland on Saturday.
He is free to play against Ireland on Saturday.
Cross kicks, hang time, a spiral bomb, and Ireland's clinical scores: the42.ie/6878111
Cross kicks, hang time, a spiral bomb, and Ireland's clinical scores
Ireland controlled their game against the Wallabies with clever use of the boot.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Cross kicks, hang time, a spiral bomb, and Ireland's clinical scores: the42.ie/6878111
Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa: the42.ie/6878945
Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa
The IRFU are understood to have given approval for the NIQ signing.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa: the42.ie/6878945
Paddy McCarthy gets his first start for Ireland.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Paddy McCarthy gets his first start for Ireland.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
Another cracking evening at the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Awards last night in the Storehouse.
Congrats to all the winners and a huge thanks to everyone who put the night together.
Congrats to all the winners and a huge thanks to everyone who put the night together.
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Another cracking evening at the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Awards last night in the Storehouse.
Congrats to all the winners and a huge thanks to everyone who put the night together.
Congrats to all the winners and a huge thanks to everyone who put the night together.
Greystones/Wexford man Dylan Fawsitt has had a brilliant journey in US rugby.
Became the first player ever to reach 100 MLR caps this year and had brilliant experiences with the Eagles.
A real pleasure to catch up with him in Chicago last week: the42.ie/6868209
Became the first player ever to reach 100 MLR caps this year and had brilliant experiences with the Eagles.
A real pleasure to catch up with him in Chicago last week: the42.ie/6868209
'Michael D Higgins is saying, 'Welcome home.' It was a dream'
Dylan Fawsitt became the first player to reach 100 appearances in the MLR earlier this year.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Greystones/Wexford man Dylan Fawsitt has had a brilliant journey in US rugby.
Became the first player ever to reach 100 MLR caps this year and had brilliant experiences with the Eagles.
A real pleasure to catch up with him in Chicago last week: the42.ie/6868209
Became the first player ever to reach 100 MLR caps this year and had brilliant experiences with the Eagles.
A real pleasure to catch up with him in Chicago last week: the42.ie/6868209
This new book is excellent.
Great insight into and analysis of how Irish rugby has got where it is.
Great insight into and analysis of how Irish rugby has got where it is.
November 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This new book is excellent.
Great insight into and analysis of how Irish rugby has got where it is.
Great insight into and analysis of how Irish rugby has got where it is.
Six months sidelined with injury, including missing out on a chance of captaining the Lions.
This was Caelan Doris' first carry on his return for Ireland last weekend in Chicago.
This was Caelan Doris' first carry on his return for Ireland last weekend in Chicago.
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Six months sidelined with injury, including missing out on a chance of captaining the Lions.
This was Caelan Doris' first carry on his return for Ireland last weekend in Chicago.
This was Caelan Doris' first carry on his return for Ireland last weekend in Chicago.
Tom Farrell's circuitous route to an Ireland debut shows his grit.
He has faced lots of setbacks in his career, but has always backed himself to make it: the42.ie/6866674
He has faced lots of setbacks in his career, but has always backed himself to make it: the42.ie/6866674
Farrell's circuitous route to Ireland debut shows his grit
The creative outside centre has faced plenty of setbacks on his route to the top.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Tom Farrell's circuitous route to an Ireland debut shows his grit.
He has faced lots of setbacks in his career, but has always backed himself to make it: the42.ie/6866674
He has faced lots of setbacks in his career, but has always backed himself to make it: the42.ie/6866674
Tom Farrell starts at 13 on his Ireland debut against Japan.
Caelan Doris back in to captain.
Robbie Henshaw, Jacob Stockdale, Craig Casey, Nick Timony, Thomas Clarkson, and Rónan Kelleher all start.
Caelan Doris back in to captain.
Robbie Henshaw, Jacob Stockdale, Craig Casey, Nick Timony, Thomas Clarkson, and Rónan Kelleher all start.
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Tom Farrell starts at 13 on his Ireland debut against Japan.
Caelan Doris back in to captain.
Robbie Henshaw, Jacob Stockdale, Craig Casey, Nick Timony, Thomas Clarkson, and Rónan Kelleher all start.
Caelan Doris back in to captain.
Robbie Henshaw, Jacob Stockdale, Craig Casey, Nick Timony, Thomas Clarkson, and Rónan Kelleher all start.
The statement Beauden Barrett provided for Tadhg Beirne's disciplinary hearing.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The statement Beauden Barrett provided for Tadhg Beirne's disciplinary hearing.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.