Episode 3680: Leinster’s Bright Lights, Sam’s Guns, Telescopic Tees, Wing Craft
Leinster are back at the RDS, and notwithstanding some teething problems (no scoreboard, floodlights blinding their out-half, 40 minutes without scoring), they cruised to a win over Cardiff in front of a capacity crowd.

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Munster and Ulster played out a thrilling draw of questionable quality on Saturday night, but both teams will have regrets about not getting the win.

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Erstwhile RDS kingpin Shane Horgan and former Connacht schemer-in-chief Jack Carty are with us to pick apart where the Irish provinces are ahead of the start of the European Rugby Champions Cup this weekend.

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Plus there’s Sam Prendergast’s guns, telescopic tees, wing craft and searching for that 5th star.

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