In this episode we review the early rounds of the men’s Inter-Provincial Cup and women’s Arachas Super Series, and highlight the key performers – and ask whether Munster Reds can continue their run.

Our panel of experts assess Ireland Women’s prospects against South Africa next week and look at the squad that was announced.

We talk to Irish all-rounder and Dragons captain, Leah Paul, on building a team, captaincy challenges and her anticipation of the upcoming summer of international cricket.

Finally, we discuss the first round of the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup – and we meet cricket journalist and historian Ger Siggins who talks us through the history of the Irish Senior Cup and about the name of the trophy itself, the Bob Kerr.

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