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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.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ defeat to Ulster in Belfast. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the URC Grand Final rematch with Stormers and we pay tribute to Andrew Conway.(0.30) Intro (4.40) Review of Ulster v Munster(27.23) Star of the Week (29.48) Stormers preview(38.42) Andrew Conway’s retirement(41.40) Oli Jager on his way to Munster?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 Tuesday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Josh van der Flier as he prepares to make his Leinster return. The Ireland back row discusses his World Cup heartache, and how he's recovered. The WRU has apologised after an independent review found elements of the union harboured a racist, sexist, misogynistic and homophobic culture without being tackled. The first domino has fallen in Rugby Australia's centralisation plan. And France lock Bastien Chalureau is facing a longer sentence than first handed to him for an alleged racist attack.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Munster wanting compensation for RG Snyman's latest injury, plus there's interest in the injury-prone lock's signature. Connacht reveal their travelling party for their URC games in South Africa, and it's notable for who isn't included. Plus, the latest edition of the Eddie Jones Job Spot.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news from Leinster and Connacht ahead of this weekend's away trips for both provinces. Oli Jager's destination now appears certain. And the Wallabies could be losing one of their few genuine stars to the NRL.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the sad news of Andrew Conway's immediate retirement. Oli Jager looks set to return to Ireland having given his notice at the Crusaders. Ulster and Munster name their teams for their interpro derby, with plenty of Ireland internationals back in the fold. And Scotland scrum-half Ali Price makes a move in the national interest.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Springbok legend's retirement. Bongi Mbonambi has strong words for England following the racism row that almost cost him at World Cup final place. Wayne Barnes reveals the extent of the abuse he's received in the wake of the World Cup final. Plus, Fabien Galthié speaks for the first time since France's World Cup exit.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, where Graham Rowntree has provided injury updates on RG Snyman and Joey Carbery. We also get his assessment of Ulster. Plus, Eddie Jones rows back on his own claims that he'll be back in work "very shortly".

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on an impressive win over the Dragons in Musgrave Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of Friday’s clash with Ulster and plenty more.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 (4.10) Review of Munster v Dragons(20.28) Star of the Week (24.06) Ulster Preview(39.14) RG Snyman injury, Jean Kleyn departure? (44.28) Who is Munster’s next talisman going to be?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 the latest injury to befall RG Snyman, while two of his international teammates appear destined for France in the summer. We hear from Sean O'Brien as Leinster's Ireland contingent return to the fold, and Pete Wilkins aims to address Connacht's away from having made the Sportsground a fortress.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's response to talk linking him with a Lions gig. There's bad news for Joey Carbery and Munster as a former Cork hurling star awaits the provincial debut. Jack Carty's back for Connacht, and Ulster make a host of changes for tomorrow's derby in Galway. Plus, Sam Cane's off to Japan as his former All Blacks coach lands a dig on New Zealand Rugby.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to what David Humphreys might bring to the IRFU Performance Director role, Eddie Jones on his departure from Australian job and Wayne Barnes calls time on career.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new big cheese at the IRFU. Keith Wood also offers an interesting Lions coaching ticket, and a Leinster player is off to France.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Eddie Jones' resignation as Wallabies head coach. Andy Farrell's been recommended for the Lions job by the highest source possible. We've injury news from Munster, Ulster and Connacht with bad news for Joey Carbery. Plus an England stalwart calls time on their international career.

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins addressed the media after two good performances over the last two weeks set them up nicely ahead of their interpro with Ulster this weekend. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

A brand new season of The Red 78 kicks off with Alan Quinlan back in the hotseat, joined by newcomers Fiona Hayes and Ruairí O’Hagan to talk all things Munster Rugby every Tuesday - 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.(0.00) Intro(05.00) Recap of Munster’s win over Benetton__________________________________(22.19) Fiona and Alan’s Star of the Week(27.33) Dragons preview(35.00) Munster at the World Cup and a tribute to Keith EarlsGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Bundee Aki's contract extension. There's team news galore ahead of another packed weekend of URC action. Eddie Jones is "pissed off" with the current situation in Australian Rugby. And Felipe Contepomi reveals who he believes are the best team in the world.... still.

In Thursday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's World Cup final. We hear from Jacques Nienaber, Siya Kolisi, Sam Cane and Ian Foster. The RFU come out swinging against the decision to clear Bongi Mbonambi. Ireland name their team to play Spain in the WXV.Plus, those Eddie Jones rumours have cropped up yet again Down Under.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the Bongi Mbonambi case. We hear from Willie Le Roux on his England celebrations and a tribute to the departing Felix Jones. England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell rally around Tom Curry as the flanker is picked for tomorrow's World Cup bronze medal match. Leigh Halfpenny announces his international retirement. And Munster add some road-tested quality to their academy.

Leinster backs coach Andrew Goodman spoke to the media ahead of their clash with The Sharks in the URC this weekend, he also discussed the changes to the rugby calendar.Off The Ball Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Leinster's Jordan Larmour spoke to the media about last weekend's loss to Glasgow in the URC and ahead of hosting The Sharks on Saturday afternoon. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down the announced changes to the World Cup structure, its draw time and the new international calendar. Bongi Mbonambi's trouble may not be stemming from the incident we all presumed. And we hear from Leinster coach Andrew Goodman following news of a further injury blow to Cian Healy.

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the refereeing appointments for the last two matches at the World Cup. World Rugby are looking into the alleged discriminatory language used by Bongi Mbonambi in Saturday's semi-final win over England. Plus, we hear from Pete Wilkins and Leo Cullen after the opening weekend of the URC.