Rugby Weekly Extra

Bernard Jackman joins Gavan Casey to discuss Toulouse's spectacular destruction of Bordeaux in the Top 14 final, Ireland U20s' Sam Berman-inspired win over Italy at the World Cup, and a hostile build-up -- from the South African side at least -- to the first test in Pretoria this weekend.

James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to give his views on the respective conclusions of Leinster and Munster's seasons.The former Leinster and Ireland hooker assesses Leinster's scrum problems against the Bulls and the potential effects of the arrival of Rabah Slimani from Clermont.James also gives his thoughts on Munster's long-term future, which he believes is cause for massive optimism in the southern province.Plus, the lads look ahead to Ireland's South Africa tour, which will leave James with some conflicting feelings if the visitors manage to pull off a series win.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to give their impressions of the Ireland squad named by Andy Farrell to take on world champions South Africa in Pretoria and Durban.The lads discuss Ireland's out-half depth chart, the role of the potential new caps, and those unfortunate to miss out -- a fair few of whom are from Munster.They also assess South Africa's team to face Wales and look ahead to a Paris Olympic Games which will feature Ireland men's and women's teams who feel they can make a dent in the competition.

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to dissect the reasons behind Leinster's failure to win a trophy for the third successive year, as well as how Munster let a golden opportunity to secure a home URC final slip through their fingers, almost literally.Full disclosure: Murray and Gav are also unbelievably sad about Rory McIlroy's US Open collapse, while Berch extends his sympathies to Mayo GAA fans. 

James Tracy joins Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella to pick his Emerging Ireland XV for next season's tour, which the lads discuss in depth. They also look at Sam Prendergast's continued growth as an out-half, as well as previewing this weekend's URC semi-finals.

Murray Kinsella and Bernard Jackman join Gavan Casey to discuss the weekend's URC quarter-finals as Munster and Leinster earned victories that ensure they remain on a collision course for a Thomond Park showpiece. But each side must first pass a stiff test this Saturday. 

Gavan Casey is joined by James Tracy and Murray Kinsella to look ahead to the URC quarter-finals. Can Munster make home advantage count? Will Leinster hit their peak? Should Cormac Izuchukwu be in the Ireland mix?

Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to look back at the inter-pro derbies on the final weekend of the URC regular season. Munster finish top of the pile ahead of the play-offs but Connacht end on a disheartening note. Berch discusses the Leinster/Irish rugby depth chart at out-half but is encouraged by Ulster's form.