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Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview Munster’s clash with Ulster, and to take a closer look at new signing Thaakir Abrahams.(0.30) Intro and comments.(9.30) Thaakir Abrahams signs(14.27) New contracts(20.42) Ulster 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

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Munster's new signing ahead of next season. Ian Madigan talks about the absence of Johnny Sexton in last weekend's Investec Champions Cup final.And there has been another retirement from the Harlequins women's squad.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Rhys Ruddock's retirement from rugby at the end of the season. Jacques Nienaber picks out some of the key areas in Leinster's loss to Toulouse. Munster are set to be boosted by the return of three players this week. And Will Addison is poised for a return to Sale Sharks.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Hugo Keenan's inclusion in the Ireland Sevens squad. Three Munster players have signed new contracts with the province.Mack Hansen remains on the injury list for Connacht.And Ronan O'Gara offers his assessment of Leinster's loss in the Investec Champions Cup final.

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Leinster team news ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final. Brian O'Driscoll and Alan Quinlan offer their opinions ahead of the big game. And Antoine Frisch's departure from Munster has been confirmed.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of yet another Springbok being ruled out of July's tests with Ireland. There's renewed optimism regarding the future of London Irish. And Ardie Savea opens up on his dream of playing alongside Antoine Dupont.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the narrow win over Edinburgh, we discuss Simon Zebo’s retirement and Tom Farrell’s signing. (0.30) Intro and comments.(6.15) A potential final in Pairc ui Chaoimh?(12.32) Edinburgh review(26.30) Star of the Week(32.00) Simon Zebo to retire(43.20) Tom Farrell signs with MunsterGet 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 Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a new funding model from the IRFU which will see a marked difference in how central contracts are fulfilled. Hugo Keenan looks set to swap a summer tour of South Africa for the Olympic Games. And there's mixed news in the centre for Munster.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Simon Zebo's retirement. Thomas Ramos believes Toulouse have the game to hurt Leinster in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. And a court date is set for the man charged with the racial abuse of Ugo Monye.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. Garry Ringrose remains a doubt, while Toulouse's squad looks to be getting stronger by the day. Ross Byrne and Robin McBryde have their say on Saturday's opponents.And we hear from Richie Murphy and Alan Quinlan on Ulster's upturn in form.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of tomorrow's interpro in Belfast, where Hugo Keenan and James Ryan will make timely returns for Leinster. Santiago Cordero is finally set to make his Connacht debut. And Cian Healy reveals he turned down some 'very spicy' offers from abroad.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a boost for Toulouse ahead of next week's Investec Champions Cup final. Munster name their team to face Edinburgh tomorrow night, with good news regarding Jack Crowley and Tom Ahern. And the eleven souls confirmed to be leaving Connacht at the end of the season.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the very impressive win over Connacht. And the big question - can Munster retain their URC crown?(0.30) Intro and comments.(7.10) Connacht review(27.50) Star of the Week(31.00) Edinburgh 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 therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the officials appointed to oversee the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup finals. Will Addison headlines a list of nine Ulster players who'll be leaving the province this summer. An Ireland U20 Grand Slam winner signs his first pro terms at Connacht. And an ex-Leinster and Ireland centre is forced to retire aged just 30

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has bad news for Andy Farrell from the Ulster camp. There's mixed news regarding Connacht's back three ahead of their must-win game with the Stormers. We hear from Pete Wilkins regarding their humbling in Limerick.And the Vunipolas are confirmed to be leaving Saracens.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a permanent head coach appointment at Ulster, with a new Ireland U20 boss also in place for this summer's World U20 Championship. We hear from Leinster, whose injury burden is easing with the Investec Champions Cup final less than a fortnight away. Cian Healy explains his recent thawing towards the idea of coaching. Sam Cane is to call time on his international career. And French rugby mourns the passing of 'Docteur Pack'

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the 1,000,000th* player committing to Leinster for next season.There's team news from all four provinces ahead of a big weekend in the URC.Toulouse centre Santiago Chocobares could miss the Investec Champions Cup final.And an ex-Munster forward is to return to coaching in France.(*number rounded-up)

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another day of contract extensions and departures at Leinster. World Rugby is to trial new red card punishments, with three other new laws coming into effect on July 1st. Antoine Frisch must wait a wee while longer to make his debut for France. And Billy Vunipola gets a formal warning from the RFU.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest players committing to Leinster for next season. We hear from Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt on their signing of Leinster prop Ed Byrne.There's a new Women's Six Nations U20 competition coming this summer. And Danny Care shuns a move to the South of France in favour of home comforts.