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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Springboks team news ahead of Saturday's second test in Durban. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who claps back at Matt Williams' 6-2 criticism, plus Bongi Mbonambi hails the influence of Jerry Flannery. France's tour of South America has been mired in scandal, Richie has the latest on the pair arrested for alleged sexual assault. And we hear from Willie Faloon on a day when the rain helps Ireland into the semi-finals of the World U20 Rugby Championship.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names starting 15 for first South Africa Test, Rassie Erasmus looks speaks fondly of his time in Ireland and the U20s make it two from two with a late, late try.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Springboks team news ahead of Saturday's first test with Ireland.We hear from Boks' lock Eben Etzebeth on how he was 'targeted' by the Irish media, plus Rassie Erasmus talks about the influence on Ireland of his former deputy Jacques Nienaber.We hear too from Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell.Willie Faloon freshens things up for Ireland's second pool match at the World U20 Rugby Championship.And the draws are made for the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup pool stages.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details of the Ireland women's under-20 squad announced today. The Ireland men's under-20 team to play Italy tomorrow has been named.And former England international Billy Twelvetrees has retired.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the views of Garry Ringrose on the club season just gone, as he prepares to don the green of Ireland in the coming weeks. Rassie Erasmus has his say on the Ireland-South Africa rivalry - and on Simon Zebo's recent comments. And Siya Kolisi will remain as South Africa captain.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the tour of South Africa - we hear from Mike Catt on the Springboks' barbs and new boys Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast. The Boks have more injury worries ahead of that two-test series.Scott Barrett is the new All Blacks captain - Scott Robertson reveals why. The Ireland Sevens teams learn of their tough Olympic pools. And Toulon be shoppin'.

Rugby Fans! Listen to Irish international footballer Chloe Mustaki, as she sits down with Aisling O'Reilly in Episode 4 of Inner Drive to discuss how she overcame a cancer diagnosis at a young age and how that resilience led her to being part of Ireland's first ever Women's World Cup in Australia.Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz Ireland.

On our final episode of the season, Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the URC Semi Final, and Quinny and Fiona name their Star of the Season.(0.00) Intros, helloes(5.00) Comments(10.50) Munster v Glasgow Warriors review(20.36) Quinny discusses the comments he made about Peter O’Mahony in the build up to the game, and the reaction to them(29.34) Fiona and Quinny look back on the season overall(35.17) Star of the SeasonGet 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.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news for tomorrow's URC semi-finals. Munster decide to keep RG Snyman in reserve. Garry Ringrose makes his long-awaited Leinster return.And Willy Faloon names four uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the rapidly approaching World U20 Championship.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Alan Quinlan gives his verdict on what he thinks is going on with Peter O'Mahony and Munster, the IRFU say women's game is a "major priority" and Jimmy O'Brien looks primed and ready for South Africa.

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa in the autumn - who they'll be playing, and who's on the coaching staff. We hear from Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde ahead of their URC semi-final away to the Bulls. Graham Rowntree gives his view of Munster's URC opponents, Glasgow. The Boks have plenty of injury concerns ahead of next month's tests with Ireland. And a Scotland hooker is pausing his international career to move to Japan.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys, and to look ahead to the URC Semi Final with Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.(0.30) Ulster review(22.24) Star of the week(25.22) 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.

Alan Quinlan joined Eoin Sheahan and Ger Gilroy to look back at how the Irish teams fared in the URC quarter-finals.

On Friday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Leinster and Ulster name their teams for their URC quarter-finals, Dan Sheehan on what they've learned from losses and reaction to to Damian de Allende's comments.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Munster name their starting 15 for their URC quarter-final, the Irish women's sevens side have been dealt an injury blow and Warren Gatland tweaks his Wales squad ahead of summer.

Episode 100!! Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Ulster, and to preview the quarter final clash with the Ospreys.(0.30) Ulster review(23.38 Star of the week(25.51) 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

n Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan James Treacy discusses Ciarán Frawley's position options, Fiona Hayes on Munster and Richie Arnold suspended for three weeks.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Leinster have been handed a boost ahead of their URC quarter-final while Munster suffer a triple injury blow, Alan Quinlan on a possible Sam Prendergast move and English Rugby to pay a special tribute to Rob Burrow.

On Friday's Rugby Daily John Duggan has the team news for Munster's URC clash with Ulster, Alan Quinlan on Sam Prendergast and an update on the Ireland Sevens in Madrid.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with John Duggan Leo Cullen makes 14 changes for Leinster's United Rugby Championship inter-pro with Connacht, Fiona Hayes assesses Munster's latest signing and next year's URC fixtures are out.