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Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · 7d

Bad injury news from Munster, with Craig Casey among those sidelined.

Munster say Casey's recovery period is "to be confirmed."

Alex Kendellen out for 6 to 8 weeks after ankle surgery. John Hodnett has another five weeks to go.

Here's the full injury list from Munster:

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · 8d

Ireland A will play Spain in Leganés on Saturday 8 November.

Local kick-off time of 5pm is a few hours after Andy Farrell's Ireland team face Japan in Dublin.

Spain also playing against England A and Fiji next month on home soil.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · 9d

Casey the heartbeat as McMillan's Munster make encouraging start: the42.ie/1826126

Casey the heartbeat as McMillan's Munster make encouraging start

There was energy, intent, and plenty of accuracy on opening night in Wales.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · 23d

Hugo Keenan ruled out until the New Year after hip surgery.

Joe McCarthy out until November after foot surgery.

More here: the42.ie/6818539t

Leinster and Ireland's Keenan ruled out until New Year after surgery

Joe McCarthy has also had an operation on his foot injury.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · 25d

Ireland fall agonisingly short of a World Cup semi-final as France cling on.

Report from Sandy Park: the42.ie/6816551

Ireland fall agonisingly short of World Cup semi-final as France cling on

Scott Bemand’s side were overhauled in a thrilling second half in Exeter.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · 27d

Conor Murray has decided to retire fully from professional rugby, won't play on next season.

Had a couple of offers but opted against continuing: the42.ie/6815135

'I'm very happy to hang up the boots properly' - Murray fully retires

The 36-year-old could have played on in Japan but has opted to finish his career.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · 27d

Aoife Wafer is back.

She starts at openside for Ireland in their quarter-final against France on Sunday in Exeter.

Fiona Tuite returns to the back row too. Stacey Flood fit to start again.

Edel McMahon misses out due to injury.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · 28d

Spoke to Sam Prendergast about spiral kicks, tackling, and the highs and lows of his big breakthrough season with Leinster and Ireland: the42.ie/6813335

'There's positives and negatives that stick with you' - Sam Prendergast

The 22-year-old Leinster and Ireland out-half is raring to go again this season.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Sep 9

Leinster are set to sign Irish-qualified South African back row Josh Neill.

The South Africa U18 back row is set to move in the coming months and could be playing for Ireland U20s next year: the42.ie/6811595t

Leinster set to sign Irish-qualified South African back row Neill

The South Africa U18 international back row is highly regarded.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ireland's lethal edge must be matched by limiting access to their own 22: the42.ie/2009275

Ireland's lethal edge must be matched by more frugal access

Ireland were ruthless with the ball against Spain but gave too much access into their own 22.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Sep 1

Two tries on debut for Cooney from running inside support lines after passing.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Sep 1

Irish scrum-half John Cooney makes Midi Olympique's team of the week from the opening round of the Pro D2 season.

Cooney scored 20 points on his debut for Brive as they drew 30-30 with Vannes.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Aug 6

Back home after one of the most enjoyable work trips ever.

Big thanks to everyone @the42.ie for making it happen.

So grateful to those Down Under who gave time to share their journeys in the game and chat about Aussie rugby.

Bunch of legends in the media corps made it!

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Aug 4

Farrell's Lions won in a tour that showed interest is as big as ever.

The Wallabies earned respect in a series that featured a seismic second Test: the42.ie/2107870t

Farrell's Lions won in a tour that showed interest is as big as ever

The Wallabies earned respect in a series that featured a seismic second Test.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Aug 4

Tadhg Beirne played more minutes of this Lions campaign than any other player.

He and Hugo Keenan completed every minute of all three Tests.

More here on each Lions player's workload: the42.ie/2092810t

Who were the Lions players Andy Farrell leaned on most?

Tadhg Beirne took on his usual heavy workload during this Lions tour.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Aug 1

He never quite got used to the weather, but Brisbane native Andrew Farley had six happy years with Connacht.

He captained the province and played for Ireland A.

Good to catch up with him here in Oz: the42.ie/2265907t

'Connacht helped South Africa to win the World Cup'

Brisbane man Andrew Farley had six happy years with Connacht.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Wallabies all wore fake moustaches at their captain's run today in honour of retiring scrum-half Nic White.

Joe Schmidt looks the part!

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Lions sober up in Sydney as Aussie anger over 'the incident' continues: the42.ie/6775052

Lions sober up in Sydney as Aussie anger over 'the incident' continues

Andy Farrell’s men are looking to complete a clean sweep of their series.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Jul 26

After an almighty singsong in their changing room, the Lions marched back onto the pitch at the MCG.

Hugo Keenan had to re-enact his winning try.

They're now back in the team hotel with their families and friends.

A piece on the aftermath at the MCG: the42.ie/6774703t

Wallabies' quality makes this all the sweeter for Farrell's Lions

The Lions celebrated with a singsong at the MCG in Melbourne.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Jul 26

Met up with ex-Munster centre Alex McHenry, who is now playing rugby and working in Melbourne.

Won the Shute Shield before moving down from Sydney.

Great chat about his time with Munster and this new chapter: the42.ie/2345047

'Coming from Munster, it's all you want to do. It's such a proud club'

27-year-old Alex McHenry is now living and playing in Melbourne.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Jul 25

It was fun to sit down with Miles Harrison, Dan Biggar, and Ronan O’Gara in Melbourne.

Their commentary on Sky Sports along with Sam Warburton has been a big highlight of the Lions tour.

Here’s how it all works: the42.ie/2271910

How the dream team of ROG, Biggar, Harrison, and Warburton works

Sky Sports’ commentary team have been one of the big highlights of the Lions tour.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Jul 24

Garry Ringrose was told he was starting the Lions' second Test.

But right at the end of training today, he told Andy Farrell he didn't feel right.

Very honest and selfless from Ringrose to rule himself out of his Lions Test debut.

Full story here: the42.ie/6771960

'A measure of the man' - Ringrose ruled himself out of Lions Test start

The Irish centre had been told he was starting against the Wallabies.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Jul 24

Will Skelton, Rob Valetini, and Dave Porecki come in for the Wallabies.

Langi Gleeson included on a 6/2 bench.

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Jul 24

🦁 Lions 23 for second Wallabies Test

💪 Bundee Aki in at 12

⚡ Andrew Porter and Ellis Genge swap roles

🦒 Ollie Chessum in for injured Joe McCarthy

🏉 James Ryan, Jac Morgan, Owen Farrell, and Blair Kinghorn come onto the bench

Murray Kinsella @murraykinsella.bsky.social · Jul 22

A 150kg tighthead who moved to La Rochelle, 15-year-old players with agents, and a top-class rugby programme.

It was enjoyable visiting Churchie, one of the top rugby schools in Australia: the42.ie/6769477

'A lot of boys here who are still 15-years-old have got agents'

Churchie in Brisbane is one of Australia’s leading rugby schools.