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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Leinster ahead of their URC semi-final with Munster. The latter give an update on Peter O'Mahony's availability. Gregor Townsend's put speculation regarding his future to bed. And the Worcester Supporters Trust voice Wasps concerns.

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pick through Munster's impressive URC Quarter-Final win against Glasgow, preview Saturday's Semi-Final with rivals Leinster, and discuss if making the last four is bonus territory for Munster after a tough start to the season.

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ulster's season ends on a whimper (11:00) Player exodus might help with rebuild (13:00) Andy Friend's Indian Summer continues (21:00) Extra sheen by the week for Munster (35:00) Double still on for Leinster (43:00) AIL Final review In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the awful injury update from Munster ahead of their URC semi-final with Leinster. We hear from Mack Hansen and Pete Wilkins ahead of Connacht's semi-final jaunt to Cape Town. The Women's Sevens squad is named for their fateful weekend in Toulouse. And Montpellier have made a final call on their move for Luke Cowan-Dickie

Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship action which saw Connacht, Leinster and Munster progress to the URC semifinals while Ulster put in a disappointing performance. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we have news of Greg McWilliams' departure as Ireland Women's Head Coach, and details of the new WXV competition. We've team news from Munster and Leinster ahead of their URC quarter-finals tomorrow. And we hear from Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe ahead of the final leg of the Women's Sevens side's attempt at Olympic qualification.

La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon following his side's win in the Champions Cup semifinal vs. Exeter. He talked about how they're preparing to face Leinster again and explained why they are no longer the underdogs. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Former Ireland and Munster player Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM with Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon to act as a mediator in their ongoing debate about whether fans from the other provinces should support Leinster in their bid for European glory. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of ten players confirmed to be leaving Ulster in the summer. A decent chunk of them will actually start in tomorrow night's URC quarter-final - we have the team news in full for you. Declan Kidney has spoken out about the financial crisis engulfing his London Irish club. And the England Women's team has a new head coach.

Ger and Shane were joined on OTB AM by Off The Ball's resident Connacht man to preview their URC clash with Ulster on Friday Night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. (00:40) Greg McWilliams expected to leave - what next for Irish Women's rugby? (17:00) Plenty for Irish provinces to play for on URC quarter-finals weekend. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of three Leinster players shortlisted for EPCR Player of the Year. The nominees of TikTok Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship have also been revealed. The Springboks have given an update on Siya Kolisi's availability for the World Cup, while major doubts now hover over a Scotland lock's availability. The sad tale of Worcester enters its final chapter. And tributes paid to a former World Rugby chairman.

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by legendary South Africa captain Francois Pienaar and former Ireland captain Keith Wood as they attended the launch of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

A variety of World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions legends and Irish Rugby stars including Bryan Habana, Francois Pienaar, Jonathan Sexton, Joy Neville, Danielle Waterman, Keith Wood, Paul O’Connell, Jeremy Guscott, Matt Dawson, Sean FitzPatrick, Martin Johnson, Peter Stringer, Ciara Griffin and Rory Best were among today’s inaugural visitors to the six-storey “Home of Legends”. Inspired by World Rugby’s values of Passion, Discipline, Integrity, Solidarity and Respect, visitors will hear the stories, feel the passion and test their own skills as they move through six, awe-inspiring stages inside the state-of-the-art building. Using leading, custom-made, real-time software coupled with the expert knowledge of Jock Peggie, Head of Education, Laws and Compliance at World Rugby, the interactive experience delivers a truly authentic and exciting reflection of the game, with visitors having hands-on fun every step of the way. Stunning 360-degree views of Limerick city centre ensure that the sixth floor Legends Gallery will be a jaw-dropping end to this unique, interactive, experience. Walk in visitors are welcome from tomorrow morning with tickets available to pre-book from May 15th online at www.internationalrugbyexperience.com. Aisling O'Reilly caught up with some of the rugby legends, including Johnny Sexton, Rory Best, Bryan Habana, Matt Dawson, Paul O'Connell as well as legendary jockey AP McCoy at the launch in Limerick.

On Tuesday's star-studded Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Greg McWilliams' status. We hear from Jonathan Sexton in his groin injury, and we also chat to Paul O'Connell and Bryan Habana. There's mixed news on the injury front for Munster ahead of their URC quarter-final. London Irish's financial problems continue. And a French great is retiring.

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs preview the URC Quarter-Final against the Glasgow Warriors this weekend and discuss the lessons that need to be learned from their last outing in Thomand Park. Quinlan & Briggs are also optimistic that some important players could return from injury in time for the clash.

Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan for a look back at Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals wins for Leinster and Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. (01:40) Leinster flourished and Toulouse floundered in Dublin. (27:00) Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle secure another Champions Cup final spot. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Leinster booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a 41-22 victory over Toulouse. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey and travel writer and Golf Weekly co-host Fionn Davenport to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages and beyond on this Sunday morning. The panel will look at Paul Kimmage's latest piece on the state of horse racing, Joe Brolly's thoughts on GAA coverage in 2023 and how Leo Cullen's Blues keep marching on no matter how tough the obstacle in their way.

Former Leinster fly half Andy Dunne joined OTB's Johnny Ward to discuss the Blues booking their spot in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a 41-22 win over Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium. Also, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan speak to Connor Morris as they go in search for that elusive fifth star on the jersey. Rugby on Off The Ball is with Vodafone, main sponsor of the Irish rugby team. We all belong to the Team Of Us.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of both of this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals. We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan on their meeting with Toulouse. We'll have live commentary on Off The Ball on Saturday, with Connor Morris and Andy Dunne at the Aviva. Siya Kolisi is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup. And there's an important new appointment at Munster.

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice assessed how Ireland might be able to get a win vs. Scotland on the last day of the Six Nations and gave her opinion on who might win the battle between France and England at a sold out Twickenham. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Former Ireland and Munster player Alan Quinlan was in the OTB AM studio to preview the Champions Cup semifinals this weekend and looked at how important it is for Irish rugby that Andrew Goodman wasn't lured to New Zealand. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Ireland's final TikTok Women's Six Nations outing of the season. Plus we hear from head coach Greg McWilliams. There are changes afoot for future World Cup draws. And Connacht have made a pair of loan signings.

Keith Wood joins Nathan Murphy to preview the upcoming Champions Cup semi-finals this weekend. Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs

Cian Tracey and Fiona Hayes join the Women’s Six Nations Show this week, looking ahead to Ireland’s final round vs Scotland. Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's final TikTok Women's Six Nations date with Scotland. We hear from Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and John McKee from the Ireland camp. Scott Robertson explains his incoming All Blacks coaching staff. And a Scotland great bows out of the game.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a massive injury blow for the reigning world champion Springboks. We hear from Brian O'Driscoll on Leo Cullen's tetchy press conference. Ronan O'Gara provides an update on Jonathan Danty's fitness ahead of La Rochelle's Champions Cup semi-final with Exeter. And Worcester could be back to square one by next week.

Joe Molloy was joined by Brian O'Driscoll to assess where Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Toulouse will be won and lost this weekend. The lads also cast an eye over Ireland's defeat to England in the Women's Six Nations, and how the team can build ahead of their final game against Scotland. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs recognise Keith Earls 200th appearance for Munster and his contribution to the club over the years & discuss Munster's impressive second half performance against the Sharks in Durban last Saturday to earn a draw, but should they have won it?

Former Leinster hooker James Tracy was in studio with Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward to talk about Leinster's upcoming battle with Toulouse and gave his thoughts on the idea that his former province have bought success. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Former England captain Sarah Hunter and ex-Scotland wing Megan Gaffney join Kathleen McNamee to mark the 10-year anniversary of Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013. They also discuss their recent retirements, the journey to professional women’s rugby, and what are the next steps the current Irish team can take to push on from their current situation. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (00:30) Assessing the URC season so far. (06:50) Munster find rejuvenation in successful South African trips. (15:00) Understrength Leinster hammered by brilliant Bulls. (19:05) 'A Test match in all but name, Leinster vs Toulouse could surpass expectations.' (33:00) Jack Conan and rugby's physical demands. (38:00) Big job awaits Ireland to avoid Six Nations' Wooden Spoon. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen speaks in to the assembled media ahead of Leinster's Champions Cup clash with french side Toulouse. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Hugo Keenan speaks to the assembled media after Leinster training today. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news ahead of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse. We hear from both Leo Cullen and Hugo Keenan. Greg McWilliams on Ireland's tackling deficiencies ahead of their wooden spoon decider. Plus, Luke Cowan-Dickie's had a costly night on the town

Former Ireland player Alison Miller joined OTB AM to discuss Ireland's 48-0 loss to England and examined what would happen if the team does drop to the third tier. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht, Munster and Leinster ahead of their final round of URC fixtures. We hear from Molly Scufil-McCabe and Greg McWilliams going into tomorrow's Women's Six Nations date with England. And an experienced Wales flanker has been forced to retire.

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice talked to Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward about Ireland's showdown with England in the Six Nations. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

La Rochelle head coach and former Ireland international Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward to discuss how you support a player who is lacking confidence such as Harry Maguire and what Joey Carbery should do to get his Ireland career back on track. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Cameron Hill speaks to La Rochelle's Ultan Dillane & Exeter Chiefs' Sean O'Brien as the former Connacht teammates prepare to square off in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday April 30th. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team for Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations clash with England, and we hear from Greg McWilliams on bridging the gap to the 'big 2' and how Ireland are dealing with negative press. Leinster learn of the man in the middle for their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse. Ulster name their team to face Edinburgh, with some returning internationals. And there's news of a significant coaching switch in France.

Ali Donnelly and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly on the Women's Six Nations Show ahead of Ireland hosting England at Musgrave Park this weekend. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Sam Prendergast: How do you manage such talent? (20:50) Joey Carbery's fall from Ireland contention (33:00) Leinster after Stuart Lancaster: Is Jacques Nienaber the best replacement? In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the England team that will face Ireland at Musgrave Park on Saturday. We hear from Nichola Fryday and Dorothy Wall on the social media backlash around Ireland's disappointing start to the Women's Six Nations. Craig Gilroy is leaving Ulster, and a Scotland hooker is to become a commercial pilot!

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's important win against the Stormers last Saturday in Cape Town, the signing of Sean O'Brien from the Exeter Chiefs & look forward to this weekends clash with the Sharks.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new arrival at Munster, but a crucial absentee for their URC season finale. We hear from Pete Wilkins on the impending arrival of Scott Fardy at Connacht, and their attempts to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup. Toulouse suffer an injury blow ahead of their Champions Cup semi with Leinster. And two Ireland wingers are USA-bound.

UL Bohs, Munster & Ireland coach Niamh Briggs and Bandon Grammar, UCC & Munster's Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly to look at their coaching journeys, pathways currently available and what it is that makes a good coach. #TeamOfUs | @VodafoneIreland

Ex-Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to deliver his alternate Leinster XV. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:45) Jacques Nienaber appointed: 'Leinster are an elite brand in global rugby'. (10:10) Sam Prendergast announces himself to the world. (22:00) Munster deliver when its needed/Joey Carbery's fall from grace. (34:00) Connacht take a significant step forward. (45:00) Ireland suffer record defeat to Italy; fearsome England are next. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs