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2024
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraLeinster's phase v transition attack, Munster's scrum misfortune & who backs up JGP for Ireland
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Mixed news
Smith and Bolton ruled out until early new year for Connacht but Ioane returns for Dublin trip
bundee aki
'He's using that voice more and more within the group' - Wilkins on Aki contract extension
New Deals
Connacht's Bundee Aki and Leinster's James Ryan extend national contracts
Aki has signed a new one-year deal with the IRFU, while Ryan will remain with Leinster and Ireland until 2028.
Champions Cup
Terrific Toulouse the frontrunners in opening block of Champions Cup
Leinster, La Rochelle, and Bordeaux are also among those to have won both their games.
Treatment Table
Henderson and Izuchukwu among Ulster players to pick up knocks against Bordeaux-Bègles
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraIrish rugby's lineout failings | Provinces' mixed fortunes | The trouble with the Champions Cup
69m
best of the bunch
'We get in a room 10 days out from the awards and spend several hours going through nominees'
World Swimming Championships
Walshe reaches third final of week, Ryan sets new Irish record to seal semi berth
Brave and Faithful
No Coombes, no scrum, Crowley's night, and Castres' delight
Trips to Stade Pierre Fabre always seem to be on the wild side.
Second best
Munster come up short with error-strewn display against gritty Castres
The southern province were somehow ahead with 10 minutes to go but fell to defeat.
