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Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to review the Reds’ famous win in France against Toulon. We discuss what went right for Munster, who stood out, and we looking ahead to the final pool game against Northampton Saints on Saturday.(0.30) Intro and comments(5.00) Toulon review(25.48) The impact of Peter O’Mahony’s return(29.55) Star of the Week(33.39) Northampton Saints Preview(44.12) Peter O’Mahony’s contractGet 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from both Connacht and Leinster after the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action. We hear directly from Leinster wing James Lowe after his return to action. Joy Neville's new job revealed, as she decides to quit refereeing. Plus, Alan Quinlan on John Hodnett's Ireland hopes.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news galore, as all four Irish provinces prepare to face French opposition in the Investec Champions Cup this week. An England stalwart has called time on his international career. And the passport barrier is lifted for a potential addition to the France squad.

The rugby writers' Player of the Year Nichola Fryday joined Off the Ball Breakfast to reflect on her year and her decision to step away from the international scene.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 Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you confirmation of the worst kept secret in World Rugby. We'll hear from the new British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell, as well as an exclusive chat with Lions chairperson Ieuan Evans. Nichola Fryday reacts to being named RWI Women's Player of the Year. An experienced France lock is a doubt for their opening Six Nations fixture with Ireland. Plus, another French side shows interest in signing Courtney Lawes.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview the Reds’ return to Champions Cup action away to Toulon. We discuss good and bad news on the injury front, we talk about Joey Carbery’s departure and we talk about a potential return to the Ireland setup for Simon Zebo..(0.30) Intro and comments(5.00) Toulon preview(32.30) Joey Carbery to depart at the end of the season(41.50) Is Simon Zebo on the verge of an Ireland recall?The 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/joinGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Andy Farrell is all but certain to be confirmed as Lions head coach tomorrow afternoon. Connacht coach John Muldoon provides an interesting insight into the province's relationship with the national team set-up.Munster's Musgrave Park has a new name. And the IRFU have confirmed an extension to a long-standing sponsorship arrangement.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan reaction continues to the announcement that Joey Carbery will leave Munster at the end of the season, Simon Zebo on a possible return to the Irish fold and tributes paid to JPR Williams following his death.

On a stacked Rugby Daily this Monday, Richie McCormack brings you news of a double blow for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, with Mack Hansen and Jimmy O'Brien out of the Six Nations. We'll hear too from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins. The rumours are true - Joey Carbery is leaving Munster in the summer. And Jean Kleyn won't play again this season.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Owen Farrell's potential move to France. England head coach Steve Borthwick has his say on Farrell's decision to step back from England duty. The Clovers and Wolfhounds teams have been named ahead of the weekend's Celtic Challenge action. And veteran full-back Mike Brown has signed a new deal at Leicester.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of changes to the England coaching ticket ahead of the Six Nations. Terenure out-half Caolan Dooley speaks about his reaction to praise from Ronan O'Gara on social media after last year's AIL final. And Keith Wood offers his thoughts on Sam Prendergast and his international future.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you Toulon's reaction to a fine imposed over Cheslin Kolbe's move from Toulouse in 2021.Former Leinster player James Tracy offers his thoughts on Joe McCarthy's international future.And ex-Munster star Fiona Hayes reflects on the incident which led to Oli Jager's injury in Munster's defeat to Connacht on New Year's Day.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Connacht. We discuss Munster’s mounting injury list, Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and there’s a much needed week off for Munster ahead of the return to European action.(0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Connacht game(31.26) Star of the Week(34.00) A brief lookahead to Toulon, and the importance of having a week off Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction from the two New Year's Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship.Alan Quinlan offers his assessment of Munster's injury woes.And Billy Burns discusses his future Ireland hopes.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Leinster in Thomond Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, we discuss The Reds’ mounting injury list and we look ahad to the New Year’s Day clash with Connacht.The 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.(0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Munster v Leinster(21.26) Star of the Week(25.40) Connacht previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Mack Hansen returns to offer Connacht a boost in Ulster clash, Brian O'Driscoll's player of the year awards and the rebuild begins in Australian rugby.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Graham Rowntree reacts to announcement of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, a busy festive schedule gets underway this week and Aidon Davis vows to come back from cancer treatment.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings confirmation of RG Snyman's move to Leinster. Joey Carbery could be off to France, with a number of potential suitors in the Top 14. Felipe Contepomi is Argentina's new head coach, and could it pave the way for a Wallabies return for Michael Cheika. There's injury news from Munster and Ulster ahead of the festive interpros. And Scottish rugby suffers a major blow with a key departure.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Exeter in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to the massive St Stephen’s Day clash with Leinster in Limerick(0.30) Intro(5.00) Review of Munster v Exeter(22.50) Star of the Week(26.40) Leinster Preview  (36.38) RG Snyman headed to Leinster? Joey Carbery headed to Bordeaux?The 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new deal for Caelan Doris. The incredible sum being allegedly offered to RG Snyman by Leinster has been revealed, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the prospective deal. There's reaction following a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup, with Alan Quinlan giving his view on where things have gone wrong for Munster so far. There's good news for Connacht and Mack Hansen ahead of Friday's interpro.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a bumper week of Investec Champions Cup action. Leo Cullen has given his side of events regarding RG Snyman's potential move to Leinster. Samson Lee's been forced to quit rugby. And another experienced international is off to France.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Andy Farrell's contract extension with the IRFU. The IRFU has also achieved its gender balance target on its Union Committee. Eddie Jones has been speaking about his return as Japan's head coach. Keith Wood has his say on Ulster's recent struggles. And a Welsh player has been forced to retire due to injury.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the appointment of a new Japan head coach. And you'll NEVER guess who it is.... alright, you probably know. Billy Vunipola is cleared to play for Saracens against Connacht this weekend. And Munster say they won't take any risks regarding Peter O'Mahony's fitness.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has injury news from Ulster, Leinster and Munster ahead of this weekend's fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from Robbie Henshaw and attack coach Andrew Goodman, who look ahead to Leinster's meeting with Sale - a game you can hear live and exclusive on Saturday's Off The Ball. A new Rugby Australia appointment could lead to Joe Schmidt getting the Wallabies job. And France are starting to run low on fit and available scrum-halves ahead of the Six Nations.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Bayonne in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to a huge clash away to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.(0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Munster v Bayonne(23.25) Star of the Week(26.40) Exeter Chiefs 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, who have banned the fan who tugged at the jersey of a Bayonne player on Saturday. We hear from Tadhg Beirne too on that disappointing draw.James Ryan hails the immediate impact of Jacques Nienaber at Leinster following their win at La Rochelle.There's bad news for Connacht regarding Mack Hansen, but coach Colm Tucker hits back at questions of attitude problems within the province.And tributes are paid to former Ireland and Lions prop, and IRB chair Syd Millar.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Leinster, Munster and Ulster ahead of their opening fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup. Ronan O'Gara has his say after his latest one-game ban in France. A youthful Combined Academies squad is to face Italian opposition either side of Christmas. And Antoine Dupont hits back at critics of his Sevens switch.

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht ahead of their Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bordeaux, and we hear from Pete Wilkins regarding some insider knowledge of the Top 14 side. The British & Irish Lions will make history in 2025, with a first visit to Dublin. Plus, Australian rugby is rocked by a major defection to the NRL.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of EPCR measures to protect referees from online abuse ahead of this season's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. We hear from Leinster forward Ryan Baird and Connacht coach Mark Sexton with both provinces featuring in exclusive games this weekend on Off The Ball. Plus, three provinces benefit from a boost in government funding.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you injury news from three provinces ahead of their opening fixtures in this season's Investec Champions Cup. New Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber speaks to OTB for the first time, but there's bad news on the injury front for Ross Byrne. The refereeing appointments for the Six Nations have been revealed. While Joe Schmidt is in the frame for an international vacancy.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ win over Glasgow Warriors at a bitterly cold Musgrave Park. Certainly a lot to discuss with six tries, some excellent performances, but some serious worries about Munster’s maul defence. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the clash with Bayonne, and Quinny recalls in the infamous ‘Battle of Bayonne’ in 2007, with Ireland involved in a bruising World Cup warm up game against the French side(0.30) Intro(5.00) Review of Munster v Glasgow Warriors(30.24) Oli Jager’s Debut(31.31) Star of the Week (34.30) Bayonne 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan has the injury news from the provinces at the start of the opening weekend of this season's Champions Cup.Jean Kleyn is out until January but Bundee Aki is in line to return for Connacht. Plus, New Zealand have secured the future of one of their stars until the end of the next World Cup.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all the team news ahead of tomorrow's interpro in Galway. Mack is back for Connacht, while a much-changed Leinster will herald Cian Healy's return. The Ulster faithful will get a first look at Steven Kitshoff. Ireland are to tour the provinces again in next year's Women's Six Nations. Plus, Farrell misses latest Saracens outing.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of Oli Jager's impending Munster debut. Mark McCall lashes out at the "shameful" treatment of England captain Owen Farrell. Plus, the s**t is hitting the fan at Stade Francais where one player is in danger of the sack.

On Thursday's Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball, Jurgen Klopp backs Coaimhín Kelleher to step up in the absence of Allison, Denise O'Sullivan on whether or not a move to the WSL would tempt her, Oli Jager set for his Munster debut and Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf.In association with the Department of Justice.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, we hear about Owen Farrell's decision to take a break from international rugby. The Ireland 7s squads for this weekend's action have been confirmed. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara is set for a disciplinary next week. And Exeter's Rob Baxter has a word of advice for football as they consider introducing sin bins.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan there's good news for Connacht fans as Mack Hansen may play this weekend, James Treacy assesses Jacques Nienaber's role at Leinster and speculation continues over Munster's next captain.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ defeat to Leinster and the positive aspects of the performance. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the clash with table toppers Glasgow in Cork, we talk about new deals for Munster stars and we discuss Peter O’Mahony standing down as captain.(0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Leinster v Munster(21.45) Star of the Week (26.17) Glasgow Warriors Preview(40.00) Stephen Archer becomes Munster’s most capped player(43.00) New Contracts, RG Snyman’s departure confirmed(47.00) Peter O’Mahony stands down as skipperGet 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.

Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan looks back on Saturday night's URC clash between Munster and Leinster, can Jacques Nienaber provide silverware for the Blues and the Welsh are dealt a blow ahead of the Six Nations.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the team news from all four Irish provinces ahead of the weekend's URC action. Jeremy Loughman and Sean O'Brien look ahead to Leinster's clash with Munster on Saturday.Steven Kitshoff sets out his intent as he gets set to make his Ulster debut. And after a difficult year for the Premiership, Northampton Saints' report a better financial picture.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Peter O'Mahony's decision to step down as Munster captain + we hear from Keith Wood on who should replace the flanker. Gordon D'Arcy lashes out at the welcome back given to doper, Aphiwe Dyantyi. And the nominees are revealed for the Guinness Rugby Writers' Awards.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the best of Eoin Sheahan's interviews from the launch of the Investec Champions Cup at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. We hear from Craig Casey and Garry Ringrose ahead of Saturday's clash of Leinster and Munster at the Aviva. Paul Boyle offers unique insight to the Pete Wilkins revolution at Connacht. Stuart McCloskey on what motivates him at Ulster. Blair Kinghorn is off to France. And the police get involved in the Ugo Monye racism case.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of Steven Kitshoff's imminent debut for Ulster. There's mixed news on the injury front among England's back row with the Six Nations looming on the horizon. And could Joe Schmidt revive his coaching career in France?

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ win over the Stormers. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the huge clash with Leinster, and we go through the 2023 Munster Rugby Awards.(0.30) Intro (4.00) Review of Munster v Stormers(22.25) Star of the Week (28.17) Leinster preview(36.48) Oli Jager to start?(42.20) 2023 Munster Rugby AwardsGet 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the major fitness updates from the provinces ahead of a huge week of action in the URC. We hear from Caelan Doris on Leinster's date with Munster at the Aviva. The Celtic Challenge is to morph into an expanded format, and pretty soon too. The France coaching ticket is poised for major upheaval ahead of the Six Nations. More tragedy befalls South African rugby, as a fifth member of their 1995 World Cup-winning team dies. And could Maro Itoje be off to France?

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from three provinces ahead of this weekend's URC fixtures, with a host of Ireland stars returning for Munster, Leinster and Connacht. Vikki Wall's hopes of becoming an Olympian have become very, very real. Plus, civil war has erupted in Australian rugby.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of three new arrivals at Munster, including Irish-qualified tighthead, Oli Jager. There's team news ahead of Ulster's URC date with the Lions. Taine Basham's received a ban for his challenge on Ross Byrne. And Melvyn Jaminet is on the move in France.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that incredible news that Antoine Dupont is to sacrifice the Six Nations in pursuit of an Olympic dream. World Rugby fire back at claims an Aaron Smith try during the World Cup final should have stood. The Webb Ellis trophy survives a break-in in South Africa, as one of its winners has his season ended by a knee injury.