The best of Thursday on Newstalk included a worrying report in schools rugby, the life of Brian Lenihan Sr and the economics of Westeros. Listen to the shows below, or download these, and much more, on the Newstalk iTunes page.

Grainne Shiell, physiotherapist and co-author of the report on injuries among schools rugby players speaks to Ger Gilroy.

Philip Molloy drops in to give George the latest in Movies. He also shares his favourite superhero movies. Do you agree?

Diarmaid Ferriter looks back on the political life of Brian Lenihan Senior

Pat was joined in studio by Peter Antonioni from University College London to talk about the economics of Game of Thrones and music.

Ron Immink, co-founder of Bookbuzz, runs through the business books to keep an eye out for this week.