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On this week's episode of the Red78 on Off The Ball with Ruairi O'Hagan, and Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes, we discuss the defeat to the Stormers and look ahead to the clash with the Sharks.(0.00) Intro and comments(3.50) Stormers review(26.39) Star of the Week(28.03) Sharks previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Women's World Cup fixtures announced, Jacques Nienaber clarifies comments on future, reaction to Leo Cullen's contract extension and who does James Treacy want in Ireland's squad for upcoming Autumn internationals?

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update from Munster following their defeat to the DHL Stormers. Leinster's latest injury bulletin contains troubling news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman ahead of their game with the Emirates Lions at the Aviva. Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen also has some complimentary words for Leo Cullen's side. There's French interest in a Leinster out-half. And two uncapped players named in Wales' 35-man autumn panel.

On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the official IRFU stance on the proposed 20-minute red card rule. Connacht and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow's URC interpro in Galway, and there's potentially worrying news for Andy Farrell. Munster make five changes for their Cape Town excursion. Ireland's women learn of their World Cup pool opponents.Could Eddie Jordan rescue London Irish?And Sene Naoupu earns a plum new job back in New Zealand.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ulster team news ahead of their URC fixture with the Ospreys. We hear from assistant coach Dan Soper for the latest on their injured hookers, and Harry Sheridan on wanting to impress the Ireland staff. Eve Higgins speaks to Off The Ball ahead of this evening's Women's World Cup draw. And another Welsh stalwart decides to call time on their international career.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' defeat to Leinster in Croke Park, and to look ahead to Saturday's clash with the Stormers.(0.00) Intro and comments(4.57) Leinster v Munster review(26.36) Munster incorrectly down to 14(35.40) Star of the Week(39.57) Stormers previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe 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.****

Ireland rugby star, in both the 7s & 15s format, Eve Higgins, joined Ger & Colm on the line this morning to discuss her experience at Paris 2024 in the 7s tournament, as well as as a successful WXV1 campaign over the passed few weeks!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

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Munster camp ahead of their back-to-back URC fixtures in South Africa. We hear from attack coach Mike Prendergast on the areas that need improvement after last week's Croke Park defeat, and the glowing comparison with a legend of the game for Ben O'Connor. All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson addresses Jonathan Sexton's Rieko Ioane quotes, as he suffers a trio of back row withdrawals. And Steve Borthwick breaks his silence on the resignations of Felix Jones and Aled Walters from his England staff.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Ulster and Connacht following Saturday's meeting of the sides in Belfast. We hear from Ulster assistant Dan Soper and Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins. Rocky Elsom has responded to the international warrant for his arrest. Three legends to be inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall Of Fame. We hear from Joey Carbery, Caelan Doris and Jacob Stockdale from today's launch of the Investec Champions Cup season in Cardiff.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update following Leinster's bruising win over Munster at Croke Park, and it confirms Andy Farrell's worst fears. French rugby bosses have strongly condemned the proposed trial of the 20-minute red card. Richard Wigglesworth gets a promotion within the England camp. And Ireland learn of their seeding for Thursday's Women's World Cup draw.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news ahead of a mammoth day of interpro action in the URC, and it brings bad news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. An international arrest warrant has been issued for Heineken Cup-winner with Leinster, Rocky Elsom. And Ireland are to face new opposition next year.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Ireland's final outing in WXV1. We hear from Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's huge interpro at Croke Park, and the figure Leinster could pocket from it. Richie talks to Simon Easterby and James Culhane after an impressive Emerging Ireland trip to Bloemfontein. And Premiership bosses pour cold water on URC merger talk, as Wasps angle for a way back into the English game.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster ahead of their huge inter-pro with Leinster at Croke Park. We hear from their head coach Graham Rowntree and Tom Farrell. Simon Easterby's revealed his Emerging Ireland team for the final game of the South African tour. Scott Bemand's been forced into a slight alteration to his Ireland squad ahead of their last WXV1 outing. Scott Robertson provides an update on the Leinster-bound Jordie Barrrett.World Rugby is putting several potential rule changes forward for global trial. And Kurt-Lee Arendse is off to Japan.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys at a wet and windy Virgin Media Park, and to look ahead to the challenge of facing Leinster in Croke Park.(0.00) Intro and listeners' comments(8.30) Munster 23-0 Ospreys review(20.08) Star of the Week(22.35) Leinster previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 #£

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Leinster camp ahead of this season's first outing at Croke Park. James Lowe describes the 'mutual hate' between Leinster and Munster players, and Robin McBryde reacts to the Ronan Kelleher injury news. We hear from head coach Simon Easterby and flanker Cormac Izuchukwu ahead of the final game of the Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa. Dearbhaile Nic A Bháird discusses her long road back to the Ireland women's team. Players selected for next year's Lions tour are set for a huge windfall. And there's mixed news for England head coach Steve Borthwick.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Leinster, Munster and Ulster's URC outings this weekend. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Tadhg Beirne. There's also the latest on the Emerging Ireland squad in South Africa, and Zac Ward discusses his switch from Sevens to 15s. Plus, Ronan O'Gara responds to the spat recounted in Jonathan Sexton's new book.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest in the trans-hemispherical war of words between Rieko Ioane and Jonathan Sexton. Connacht have named their team for tomorrow night's game away to the Scarlets, and we hear from Finlay Bealham and Dwayne Peel on that game. Plus, another Pumas international has found a new club.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Emerging Ireland's 36-24 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein, and we get immediate reaction from head coach Simon Easterby.We check in with Linda Djougang ahead of Ireland's second WXV outing in Langley. Michael Cheika's received a ban from the RFU, and Leicester are not happy. And Agustin Creevy proves you're never too old for a change of scenery.

Rugby journalist Ali Donnelly joins Ger & Colm as they reflect on Ireland’s historic win over New Zealand in the WXV1 and discuss whether this quality of performance can be sustained long-term.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