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On Friday's Rugby Daily John Duggan has the team news for Munster's URC clash with Ulster, Alan Quinlan on Sam Prendergast and an update on the Ireland Sevens in Madrid.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview Munster’s clash with Ulster, and to take a closer look at new signing Thaakir Abrahams.(0.30) Intro and comments.(9.30) Thaakir Abrahams signs(14.27) New contracts(20.42) Ulster PreviewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with John Duggan Leo Cullen makes 14 changes for Leinster's United Rugby Championship inter-pro with Connacht, Fiona Hayes assesses Munster's latest signing and next year's URC fixtures are out.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Munster's new signing ahead of next season. Ian Madigan talks about the absence of Johnny Sexton in last weekend's Investec Champions Cup final.And there has been another retirement from the Harlequins women's squad.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Rhys Ruddock's retirement from rugby at the end of the season. Jacques Nienaber picks out some of the key areas in Leinster's loss to Toulouse. Munster are set to be boosted by the return of three players this week. And Will Addison is poised for a return to Sale Sharks.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Hugo Keenan's inclusion in the Ireland Sevens squad. Three Munster players have signed new contracts with the province.Mack Hansen remains on the injury list for Connacht.And Ronan O'Gara offers his assessment of Leinster's loss in the Investec Champions Cup final.

Rugby Fans! Listen to Westmeath footballer Luke Loughlin sitting down with Adrian Barry for Episode 3 of Inner Drive to talk about his life in the GAA, his struggles with alcohol & drug addiction and his journey to sobriety.#InnerDrive with Allianz.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Leinster team news ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final. Brian O'Driscoll and Alan Quinlan offer their opinions ahead of the big game. And Antoine Frisch's departure from Munster has been confirmed.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of yet another Springbok being ruled out of July's tests with Ireland. There's renewed optimism regarding the future of London Irish. And Ardie Savea opens up on his dream of playing alongside Antoine Dupont.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the narrow win over Edinburgh, we discuss Simon Zebo’s retirement and Tom Farrell’s signing. (0.30) Intro and comments.(6.15) A potential final in Pairc ui Chaoimh?(12.32) Edinburgh review(26.30) Star of the Week(32.00) Simon Zebo to retire(43.20) Tom Farrell signs with MunsterGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a new funding model from the IRFU which will see a marked difference in how central contracts are fulfilled. Hugo Keenan looks set to swap a summer tour of South Africa for the Olympic Games. And there's mixed news in the centre for Munster.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Simon Zebo's retirement. Thomas Ramos believes Toulouse have the game to hurt Leinster in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. And a court date is set for the man charged with the racial abuse of Ugo Monye.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. Garry Ringrose remains a doubt, while Toulouse's squad looks to be getting stronger by the day. Ross Byrne and Robin McBryde have their say on Saturday's opponents.And we hear from Richie Murphy and Alan Quinlan on Ulster's upturn in form.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of tomorrow's interpro in Belfast, where Hugo Keenan and James Ryan will make timely returns for Leinster. Santiago Cordero is finally set to make his Connacht debut. And Cian Healy reveals he turned down some 'very spicy' offers from abroad.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a boost for Toulouse ahead of next week's Investec Champions Cup final. Munster name their team to face Edinburgh tomorrow night, with good news regarding Jack Crowley and Tom Ahern. And the eleven souls confirmed to be leaving Connacht at the end of the season.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the very impressive win over Connacht. And the big question - can Munster retain their URC crown?(0.30) Intro and comments.(7.10) Connacht review(27.50) Star of the Week(31.00) Edinburgh previewThe first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the officials appointed to oversee the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup finals. Will Addison headlines a list of nine Ulster players who'll be leaving the province this summer. An Ireland U20 Grand Slam winner signs his first pro terms at Connacht. And an ex-Leinster and Ireland centre is forced to retire aged just 30

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has bad news for Andy Farrell from the Ulster camp. There's mixed news regarding Connacht's back three ahead of their must-win game with the Stormers. We hear from Pete Wilkins regarding their humbling in Limerick.And the Vunipolas are confirmed to be leaving Saracens.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a permanent head coach appointment at Ulster, with a new Ireland U20 boss also in place for this summer's World U20 Championship. We hear from Leinster, whose injury burden is easing with the Investec Champions Cup final less than a fortnight away. Cian Healy explains his recent thawing towards the idea of coaching. Sam Cane is to call time on his international career. And French rugby mourns the passing of 'Docteur Pack'

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the 1,000,000th* player committing to Leinster for next season.There's team news from all four provinces ahead of a big weekend in the URC.Toulouse centre Santiago Chocobares could miss the Investec Champions Cup final.And an ex-Munster forward is to return to coaching in France.(*number rounded-up)

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another day of contract extensions and departures at Leinster. World Rugby is to trial new red card punishments, with three other new laws coming into effect on July 1st. Antoine Frisch must wait a wee while longer to make his debut for France. And Billy Vunipola gets a formal warning from the RFU.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest players committing to Leinster for next season. We hear from Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt on their signing of Leinster prop Ed Byrne.There's a new Women's Six Nations U20 competition coming this summer. And Danny Care shuns a move to the South of France in favour of home comforts.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look ahead to Saturday’s big interpro with Connacht at Thomond Park. We talk Antoine Frisch’s imminent departure, RG Snyman’s first start at Thomond and we have a special interview with Jonny Holland, head coach of AIL Champions Cork Consititution.(0.30) Intro and comments, and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win(7.00) Antoine Frisch set for Toulon Switch(14.14) Connacht preview(30.00) RG Snyman set for first Thomond Start(38.20) Jonny Holland interviewThe first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed7

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the latest flurry of contract extensions at Leinster, as Max Deegan spurns the chance to join Ulster. Connacht's options at out-half have thinned even further, with JJ Hanrahan suffering a serious knee injury. And the very future of the Investec Champions Cup is in doubt.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final clash of Leinster and Northampton at Croke Park. Connacht have conducted a third raid on a UK club. And Billy Vunipola addresses his arrest in Majorca.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Northampton's Courtney Lawes on the significance of Croke Park ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster. Ireland will warm up for their WXV1 campaign with a test against the Wallaroos in Belfast. And Connacht have made their second signing ahead of next season.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an expanded Celtic Challenge. Eben Etzebeth accuses Ireland of arrogance at last year's World Cup. And Joe Schmidt highlights the one area of the Irish game of which he's envious.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a great win for the Reds against the Lions to make it two wins out of two in South Africa. And congratulations are in order for Fiona after guiding UL Bohemains to the AIL title!(0.30) Intro and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win!(5.40) Comments(9.40) Lions v Munster(28.29) Star of the weekThe first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Connacht stalwart's retirement. An Ireland player has been nominated for Women's 6 Nations player of the tournament. And Qatar are promising big bucks if they are awarded the Nations Championship.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a timely fitness boost for Leinster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton. A new centre is heading Connacht's way this summer. And Billy Vunipola to escape serious punishment having been tasered by police in Majorca.

Former Ireland back-row, Anna Caplice joined Ger and Eoin on Off The Ball Breakfast to speak about Ireland's successful Six Nations campaign and the importance of the AIL.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Rugby Fans ! Listen to Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell as he joined Joe Molloy for episode one of our latest series 'Inner Drive'.From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means.@AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive

Aisling O'Reilly was joined live from The Camden by three Six Nations Grand Slam winners, Fiona Hayes, Jenny Murphy and Nora Stapleton, as well as former Ireland international Bernard Jackman for a special look at this year's Women's Six Nations. Hayes, Stapleton and Murphy also looked back on their Grand Slam triumph in 2013. The Women's Six Nations, with Guinness. Drink responsibly, visit http://drinkaware.ie

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations showdown with Scotland on Saturday, and we hear from senior coach John McKee. The race to become new Ulster head coach is not yet a done deal, as former All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden discusses his rumoured move to the province. A trio of new contracts are handed out at Connacht. And there's more bad news for the luckless Taulupe Faletau.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a great win for the Reds against the Bulls, and to look ahead to another clash in South Africa against the Lions on Saturday.(0.30) Intro and comments(13.00) Fiona and Quinny discuss Munster’s win over the Bulls(28.19) Star of the week(30.40) Lions previewThe first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 -

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you an interesting update from Ronan O'Gara's latest interview with RMC in France. Ulster look set to make a surprise appointment as head coach, and Steven Kitshoff's played his final game for the province already. And we hear from Brittany Hogan and Enya Breen as Ireland's women target World Cup qualification this weekend.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Six Nations finale against Scotland. We hear from head coach Scott Bemand and co-captain Sam Monaghan on 'turning the page' from their humbling at Twickenham. Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has offered an update on long-term absentee Jean Kleyn. And Fabien Galthié has revealed his plans for Antoine Frisch.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of an injury boost for Connacht as they target a URC playoff. We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen after their trimming at the hands of the Lions. And it's a double dose of Friday night lights for Ireland this autumn.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby DailyComing up...O'Gara takes his booing on the chin,We have all the team news ahead of a big weekend of action for the Irish sides in the URCAnd Leinster's Croke Park date, much like a Taylor Swift concert, is a sell out.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations game away to England. We hear from Jamison Gibson-Park as Leinster confirm they're moving out of the RDS for next year. Leinster dominate the nominations for Investec Player Of The Year.And Ulster are depleted by injury for tomorrow's visit of Cardiff.

Ex-Ireland international Anna Caplice & England star Helena Rowland joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Scott Bemand's side travel to Twickenham for a tough encounter with the Red Roses in the Women's Six Nations.Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Antoine Frisch's status at Munster. Jamison Gibson-Park is set to become the tenth Leinster player on a central contract, and we'll hear from one of the provinces with just one of those - Ulster, and their winger Jacob Stockdale - on the thorny issue of financial parity for the provinces. Ulster have been linked with an All Blacks great. And England see their hooker banned for Saturday's Women's Six Nations visit of Ireland to Twickenham.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Jordie Barrett's impending move to Leinster. We hear from Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand ahead of their Six Nations game in front of 45,000+ at Twickenham. Bath confirm the arrival of a Leinster lock. Munster are poised to conduct another raid on Connacht, who could see Darragh Murray pick up a ban this week. The IRFU will be one of the beneficiaries of a new grant from the British & Irish Lions. And Mohamed Haouas is being given a second chance at Montpellier.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Dan Sheehan's new contract. We hear from Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman on their need to continue momentum on their URC jaunt to South Africa. RG Snyman is heading home with Munster. Jake White snaps back at suggestions the Vodacom Bulls fielded a weakened XV against Northampton. And Scott Bemand on Ireland's task against England this coming weekend in the Women's Six Nations.

On Friday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final with La Rochelle, Cliodhna Moloney's much anticipated return for Ireland and Peter O'Mahony's signs a new contract.

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice and ex-Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett were on Off the Ball Breakfast to preview Ireland vs. Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Ireland rugby international Kathryn Dane sat down with Eoin Sheahan to discuss her PhD studies on the injury effects of tackling in rugby, recovering from a stroke at the age of just 26, and Ireland's current Six Nations campaign.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations encounter with Wales, as Cliodhna Moloney comes in from the cold. We hear from Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher. Leinster will be off to Croke Park next month IF they can beat La Rochelle. And Connacht tie down a pair of hot prospects.

Ireland 7s rugby star Jordan Conroy and his mother sit down with Nathan Murphy to discuss his upbringing and how his family home was impacted by his violent stepfather.Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz.Trigger Warning - Prolonged details and discussion of domestic violence.

Ireland number 8 Brittany Hogan sat down with Aisling O'Reilly as Ireland return from their fallow week to face Wales this weekend.Hogan has spoken previously about the sexual abuse she went through early in her life, and how sport has changed her life for the better. She elaborates on those experiences here.[Trigger warning: Sexual Abuse]Energia ambassador and Irish Rugby International, Brittany Hogan was speaking as part of Energia’s Half A Fan campaign. As proud partner of Ireland Men’s and Women’s rugby teams, Energia believes that being a partner to both teams means showing support for both – so don’t be #HalfAFan.