#Analysis
# analysis - Wednesday 14 March, 2018
Analysis: Bundee Aki's unglamorous role for Ireland key to ruck success
The Connacht centre was busy in Ireland’s win over Scotland last weekend.
Questions to be asked of Mourinho project after Man United's Champions League no-show
Plus, it was another good night in Europe for Italian football.
# analysis - Tuesday 13 March, 2018
Be part of the audience for The42 Six Nations Show Live: England v Ireland
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and special guest Mike McCarthy will be previewing Joe Schmidt’s Grand Slam bid.
Analysis: Joe Schmidt's creative ability shines through on Ireland's power play
Ireland produced a detailed three-phase set-piece attack to score against Scotland last weekend.
# analysis - Friday 9 March, 2018
The Rugby Show: Ireland v Scotland preview with Bernard Jackman
The former Ireland hooker and current Dragons head coach joins us to look ahead to tomorrow’s game.
# analysis - Friday 2 March, 2018
Rafa returns to Liverpool, City close in on United title triumph and more Premier League talking points
Reigning champions Chelsea take on Man City, the likely heirs to their throne.
Be part of the audience for The42 Six Nations Show Live: Ireland v Scotland
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and special guest Bernard Jackman will be previewing the next round of the Six Nations.
# analysis - Thursday 1 March, 2018
Analysis: Bridge passes proving key to unlocking Six Nations defences
Ireland saw the damaging effects of overhead passes last weekend against Wales.
# analysis - Saturday 24 February, 2018
Farrell outstanding, Ireland's depth delivers and a huge effort from the pack
Joe Schmidt will pick out the flaws in his team’s display but there were many positives.
# analysis - Friday 23 February, 2018
The Rugby Show: Ireland v Wales preview with Tomás O'Leary
The Grand Slam (and All-Ireland minor hurling) winner joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to preview tomorrow’s game.
# analysis - Thursday 22 February, 2018
The best goalkeeper in the world and more Champions League talking points
Plus, why Jose Mourinho’s tactics were no surprise.
# analysis - Tuesday 20 February, 2018
Be part of the audience for our special Ireland v Wales Rugby Show live event
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and special guest Tomás O’Leary will be previewing the next round of the Six Nations.
# analysis - Friday 16 February, 2018
Can a former League of Ireland favourite inspire an upset of Man City and more FA Cup talking points
Paul Cook’s Wigan take on Pep Guardiola’s men in the competition’s fifth round.
# analysis - Wednesday 14 February, 2018
Analysis: Leavy leads the way and Porter's big ruck impact for Ireland
We’ve dug into the detail of Ireland’s rucking efforts against Italy last weekend.
# analysis - Tuesday 13 February, 2018
Analysis: The most relevant Ireland try before Schmidt's men meet Wales
Ireland’s forwards passed the ball freely last weekend but Devin Toner’s effort stood out.
# analysis - Monday 12 February, 2018
Analysis: Rob Kearney shows why Joe Schmidt remains his number one fan
The Leinster fullback has provided important composure and solidity in Ireland’s 15 shirt.
# analysis - Saturday 10 February, 2018
Ireland's attack on top, Larmour's first cap and barnstorming Bundee
Conor O’Shea’s Italy were disappointing again in Dublin.
Analysis: Ireland's morphed defence system and Schmidt's attacking tweaks
We took a closer look at the small factors Joe Schmidt will have focused on in Ireland’s attack.
# analysis - Friday 9 February, 2018
The Rugby Show: Six Nations preview with Stephen Ferris
We look ahead to this weekend’s Six Nations action, along with in-depth analysis from Murray Kinsella.
# analysis - Monday 5 February, 2018
Analysis: Ireland's attack was too reliant on Johnny Sexton in Paris
The out-half has a huge burden on his shoulders to create chances for Ireland.
Analysis: Ireland switch off at key moments for Thomas' sizzling try
Joe Schmidt will have been frustrated by how Ireland conceded to les Bleus.
# analysis - Sunday 4 February, 2018
Salah's Messi-esque goal and more Premier League talking points
Plus, why the officials at Anfield today deserve to be cut some slack.
Analysis: The remarkable 41 phases that led to Johnny Sexton's drop goal
We’ve taken a look at every single action by the Irish players during their incredible winning passage.
# analysis - Saturday 3 February, 2018
Sexton's moment, immense James Ryan and work-ons for Ireland
Joe Schmidt will be hyper-aware that Ireland have to make major improvements moving forward.
Video analysis: Schmidt's set-piece strikes and the "new breed" of Irish forward
The November Tests were extremely encouraging for Ireland from an attacking point of view.
# analysis - Friday 2 February, 2018
All eyes on Sanchez, Spurs look to overtake Liverpool and the Premier League talking points
Elsewhere Theo Walcott makes his return to the Emirates and Antonio Conte aims to quell Chelsea’s woes away to Watford.
The Rugby Show: Ireland v France preview with Mike Ross
Former Ireland prop Mike Ross joins Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey to preview the 2018 Six Nations.
# analysis - Thursday 25 January, 2018
The tactical switch that won the game for Arsenal and more League Cup talking points
Plus, how many trophies can Manchester City win?
# analysis - Tuesday 23 January, 2018
Keith Earls' brilliance sums up the excitement around Munster's attack
Joe Schmidt should reap the benefits of the Limerick man’s superb form in the coming weeks.
# analysis - Monday 22 January, 2018
A tackle that shows just how important Tadhg Furlong is to Leinster
The Ireland international is ludicrously mobile for a tighthead prop.
# analysis - Saturday 20 January, 2018
Leinster's Lowe lights up with attacking magic but balances out with errors
The Leinster wing is continuing to learn as he settles in with Leinster.
Win in France underlines Leinster's credentials as Champions Cup favourites
The eastern province rolled on with a three-try victory over Montpellier.
# analysis - Friday 19 January, 2018
'It's just pure work rate. In a tight game, it can nearly win you a game'
Robbie Henshaw is happy that he’s showing a rounded game in midfield for Leinster.
# analysis - Tuesday 16 January, 2018
Analysis: Isa Nacewa runs the purest of pure switch lines
The veteran Leinster captain was impressive at inside centre against Glasgow.
# analysis - Monday 15 January, 2018
Man-of-the-match Pogba shows his class and more Premier League talking points
Plus, have Liverpool shown other teams the only way to beat Manchester City?
# analysis - Sunday 14 January, 2018
Leinster the team to beat in Europe and more talking points from the RDS
Plus, the impact Scott Fardy and James Lowe have made as the province book their place in the quarters.
# analysis - Saturday 13 January, 2018
Analysis: Munster must be clever in managing Nakarawa's octopus-like offload
The Fijian is one of the best players in the world but Munster need to turn his strength against him.
# analysis - Friday 12 January, 2018
'The two most exciting sides' set to meet and more Premier League talking points
Man City take on Liverpool in this weekend’s standout clash.
# analysis - Monday 8 January, 2018
Analysis: Conor Murray's lineout and Munster's clever set-piece attack
We’ve broken down some of the province’s best efforts from scrum and lineout in recent weeks.
# analysis - Friday 5 January, 2018
More than 2,400 people on trolleys in first week of 2018
Nursing representatives met with HSE officials earlier today to see how hospital overcrowding can be reduced.