Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Clermont-Ferrand ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup.

The public sector strike that saw 300,000 workers on the picket lines is the dominant political story of the week, but as yet nobody is getting pilloried over it. The unions say the government could have avoided the whole mess four months ago, but the government keeps saying it’s ready to do a deal once everyone talks.

Paul Howard joins Sinéad O’Carroll and Niall Kelly to talk about how sport would work in a united Ireland. This is a subject Paul has spent a lot of time thinking about during the research and writing for his new novel, A Nation Once Again.

Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the state of the competition, as well as the prospects for Leinster, Munster, and Connacht.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to reflect on Round 3 of the URC, with Ulster and Munster battling to a draw at Affidea Stadium, Sam Prendergast shining during Leinster’s first game at the new Laya Arena, and Connacht shooting themselves in the foot in Glasgow.

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss Munster’s appointment of new interim CEO Avan Lee, whom Murray first met in New Zealand back in 2017. Plus, Dan Sheehan joins Murr for a chat ahead of Leinster’s return to the Laya Arena.

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to this weekend’s rugby action, but not before discussing Thursday’s big news from Munster.

Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss rugby recruitment, Jack Willis’ Irish eligibility, and Peter O’Mahony’s blunt comments about Munster.

Sinéad O’Carroll is joined by David Sneyd, who has returned from a tumultuous few days in Debrecen with the Ireland football team.

David Sneyd dials in from Debrecen International Airport to join Shane Keegan in reflecting on the controversial week that was.

Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week’s rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers, featuring former Munster prop Mike Sherry and new Bristol Bears’ head of recruitment Bernard Jackman.

Former Munster prop Mike Sherry joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the southern province’s campaign, and that of Connacht, in the first of our two season previews.

Ronan Early is joined by Arthur O’Dea, author of the new book, Mackey & Ring.

Niall Kelly is back from Doonbeg to tell Sinéad O’Carroll about a golf tournament like few others.

Niall Kelly, Sinéad O’Carroll and Gavan Casey provide immediate reaction from Croke Park after one of the greatest nights in the history of Irish sport.

Gavan Casey joins Sinéad O’Carroll and Niall Kelly to discuss how Katie Taylor sold out Croke Park.

Sinéad and Niall welcome The 42’s football correspondent David Sneyd to the show to reflect on arguably the biggest Irish transfer in years.

Subscription broadcaster Dazn holds the exclusive rights for Katie Taylor’s sold-out fight – but could RTÉ or Virgin Media strike a late deal?