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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of that Emerging Ireland team to face the Pumas tomorrow. We hear from Munster defence coach Denis Leamy, who responds to Donnacha O'Callaghan's assessment that Munster should be embarrassed by their defeat to Zebre. There's injury news from Ulster and from Connacht as well today. Further rule changes could be on the way, if a group of high-profile French referees get their way. And Michael Cheika's in hot water with the RFU.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to Zebre.(0.00) Intro, comments(9.30) Zebre 42-33 Munster review(32.20) Star of the week(34.26) Munster v Ospreys 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.

Following Ireland's 29-27 win against reigning world champions New Zealand at the WXV1 in Canada, co-captain Edel McMahon joined Eoin Sheahan on Monday's Off The Ball.Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster rugby. Never Stop Competing.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's incredible bonus point win over New Zealand in the WXV. We hear from Player of the Match Aoife Wafer, captain Edel McMahon, and head coach Scott Bemand. Jack Conan has been linked with linked with a potential move to France, and there's reaction to the news from Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber. RG Snyman is on target to make his Leinster debut. And Stade Français sack their head coach just 4 games into the new Top 14 season.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has a plethora of team news ahead of the weekend's URC action. We hear from John Hodnett, as Munster put their faith in Tony Butler for their Italian job. Kok is on familiar ground as Ulster begin their South African double-header. Finlay Bealham makes a timely return to Connacht action. And Simon Easterby's forced into yet another alteration to his Emerging Ireland squad.

25 years ago this month Munster beat the Ireland rugby team in a World Cup warm-up. Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan share their memories of the day.For more great rugby analysis across the season with BOD, ROG & Quinny become a member at offtheball.com/joinRugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. #NeverStopCompeting

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of record-breaker Cian Healy, with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen leading the tributes. Felix Jones has been frozen out by England ahead of the autumn internationals.There are changes in the half-backs for both the All Blacks and Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe 2And an ex-Connacht man has found a new club.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of the Emerging Ireland tour, as we hear from backs coach Andrew Goodman for the first time. There's news of how you can watch those three fixtures in South Africa, and select AIL games too. Ulster add some front row cover ahead of their own URC mission to South Africa. France and Le Coq Sportif heading to court over unpaid debts. And the Wallabies are forced into a change in winger.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Marty Moore's retirement from rugby. Simon Easterby's been forced into some alterations to his Emerging Ireland squad that tours South Africa next month. There's good news for Leinster regarding incoming signing Jordie Barrett. Pete Wilkins has the latest on Santiago Cordero's fitness. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who's given his full backing to under-fire out-half Manie Libbok. And Sam Cane discusses his 100th All Blacks cap.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster and Leinster. We hear from new Leinster coach Tyler Bleyendaal, as well as Jordan Larmour. Leinster sweat over the fitness of incoming All Blacks star Jordie Barrett. And mixed news for Emerging Ireland coach Simon Easterby.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney takes a look ahead to Leinster's URC opener against Edinburgh. There's also team news for the other three Irish provinces in action tomorrow, with Graham Rowntree speaking about Munster's greater squad depth this season.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has your first meaty slice of team news of the new URC season, and it could see Cian Healy reach an historic milestone for Leinster. Ulster have added a new tighthead to their ranks ahead of the new season. Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer assesses what's ahead in the WXV1. And there's team news from the All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas ahead of another busy Saturday in the Rugby Championship.

Ireland & Leinster star Aoife Wafer joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss her return from injury as well as delve into her journey to becoming one of the best players in the country!Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Emerging Ireland squad that will tour South Africa next month. We hear from its head coach Simon Easterby on Zac Ward, Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast. It's a doubly good day for Ulster's Harry Sheridan. Joey Carbery's injury fears confirmed. And Rassie Eramus' rebuke for injured Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mgomezulu.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an interim appointment as Ireland head coach. Scott Bemand has included four uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the WXV1. An Ulster stalwart fends off French interest to sign a new contract, but injuries are mounting up at the province. And Tadhg Beirne is officially the Munster captain.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster ahead of their URC season-opener with Connacht, which includes very welcome news regarding Jean Kleyn. We hear from Jack Conan and Robin McBryde as Leinster gear up for a trip to Edinburgh. There's a new captain at Connacht. Joey Carbery's injury nightmare follows him to France. And the latest on the arrest of Racing winger Vinaya Habosi.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland women's camp ahead of tomorrow's 150th anniversary test with the Wallaroos - we hear from Enya Breen, Hugh Hogan and Scott Bemand. The URC reacts to talk it could merge with Premiership RugbyWe hear from new Leinster captain Caelan Doris. And an Ireland Sevens star is given his first start for Ulster.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has mixed news on the injury front for Leinster, with the start of the URC season just over a week away. The Springboks have opted to rest a host of front line players for their Rugby Championship trip to Argentina. We hear from Fiona Hayes ahead of Ireland's one-off test with Australia, and how they can compete with the WXV big guns. A former Leinster flanker has secured a move to the Premiership. And Scottish Rugby has a new CEO.

Munster & UL Bohs head coach Fiona Hayes joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland prepare for a test against Australia in Belfast this weekend before heading to Canada to take on the world's best in WXV1.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

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok receiving a doping ban. Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa has been confirmed. Michael Cheika has his say on the future of the Wallabies. Hugo Auradou returns to training with Pau, despite the charges he faces in Argentina. And RFU to lay off staff despite £100m Twickenham deal.