Episode 3658: JJ Gabriel’s Insta, Irish Bloodlines, Shackles Off In Leinster, Crowley’s Injury Timeline

Last night Arsenal’s 16-year-old star Max Dowman scored twice in a 4-2 win over Ipswich. Tonight was to be the turn of Manchester United’s teenage sensation JJ Gabriel but he’s only gone and scrubbed all mention of Manchester United from his Instagram profile! What’s going on here and does football have a kid problem?

“We won’t be taking bullshit off anybody this year. Nobody. None of our players, nobody. You two as well.” Gerry Thornley was one of the two reporters Leo Cullen was pointing at, and Gerry joins us in studio to discuss what “shackles off” means for Leo’s final year, and word that fan favourite Felipe Contepomi will take over from Leo.

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Munster had a horrible year on and off the field last season, and in the summer they got bad news on Jack Crowley’s leg injury. Gerry was in Munster to chat to head coach Clayton McMillan about the outhalf situation why his second season in charge will be very different for all involved.

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We also reflect on Michael O’Neil’s ‘Bloodline’ comment, Ken gets prickly about his posture and why some refs have ‘Tunnel Vision’.

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Munster Rugby Open Training Session, Newcastle West RFC, Limerick 14/8/2026
Head Coach Clayton McMillan
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