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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's crunch Six Nations game with England. We hear from England defence coach Felix Jones on what Steve Borthwick's side need to do to beat Ireland. Plus, Peter O'Mahony on the thorns carried by the Red Rose. Emmanuel Meafou's handed his France debut, as Fabien Galthié rings the changes for Cardiff.Connacht tie down a young back rower to a new deal. And Montpellier remain in the hunt for some big names this summer.

Peter O'Mahony speaks to the media ahead of Ireland's fixture against England in Twickenham.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland and England team news ahead of Saturday's crucial Six Nations clash at Twickenham. We hear from Andy Farrell and Steve Borthwick on the task at hand. Italy hand a debut to the son of a Wallabies legend. And Rugby Australia reveal a huge overspend on their doomed World Cup campaign.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news from England ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham. We hear from Cian Healy on the threat posed by the Red Rose. Wales drop George North for Sunday's date with France. And Ulster's Bryn Cunningham talks about the pivotal moment for the province, as a trio of players commit their futures at the Kingspan Stadium.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's Six Nations game at Twickenham. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty on the current injury situation, the threat posed by England, and the need for the scrum to perform. A Leinster lock looks set for a Premiership move. And Connacht tie down one of their starlets.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Zebre in Virgin Media Park.(0.30) Intro and comments(5.45) Fiona and Quinny look back at the win over Zebre(12.00) Mike Haley’s player of the match performance(17.50) RG Snyman(22.00) Munster’s academy players (24.00) Star of the weekThe 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 Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan the countdown to Ireland's Six Nations game against England this weekend has begun, one Italian flanker has been forced to retire at 28 and Dupont targets Olympic gold.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from three of the four provinces ahead of their URC fixtures. The Byrne brothers get a rare start together for Leinster, as Jordan Larmour reaches the century mark for the province. There's a maiden start for a Connacht hooker, and we hear from Cathal Forde. Interim Ulster head coach Dan Soper leans on experience for tomorrow's visit of the Dragons. Emmanuel Meafou is poised to make his overdue French debut next week. And the rugby world bids farewell to the great JPR Williams.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all you need to know from today's open training session at the Aviva - who trained, and who didn't. Mike Catt has his say on the Lansdowne Road atmosphere deficiency, the improvements required for Twickenham and the chummed waters of the Ireland centre. We hear from Mike Prendergast ahead of Munster's URC fixture with Zebre, as an international trio return. And Ian McGeechan has a surprising new role in his native Yorkshire.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you interesting team news from England ahead of Ireland's trip to Twickenham on Saturday-week. Italy welcome back an experienced duo as they aim to cause another Six Nations upset. Owen Farrell discusses his decision to leave Saracens for the first time. And the venues for this year's WXV are confirmed.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Hugo Keenan's bothersome knee, and we hear from the full-back himself. Finlay Bealham's received a last-minute recall to the Ireland camp - Connacht scrum coach Colm Tucker reacts to that. Ulster interim coach Dan Soper on 'owning' Dan McFarland's departure. Jonathan Danty learns of his suspension following his red card against Italy.And Ollie Hassell-Collins responds to talk that he could play for Wales in the future.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news on Garry Ringrose's shoulder injury. Paolo Garbisi apologises for missing the penalty that cost Italy an historic win on French soil, while Les Bleus suffer at the hands of new injuries and suspensions.We hear from Andrew Goodman ahead of Leinster's trip to Cardiff in the URC. Montpellier have won the race to sign an experienced Scotland international. And Wasps near a return to meaningful rugby.

On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you plenty from Ireland's captain's run before tomorrow's Six Nations date with Wales. We hear from Peter O'Mahony on the notion of Wales being a potential 'banana skin', and on Ciaran Frawley's capabilities. Finn Russell admits his surprise at the dropping of England full-back Freddie Steward. Plus, France and Italy name their teams for Sunday.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's Six Nations date with Wales. We hear from Andy Farrell on potential debutant Oli Jager, and the status of his walking wounded. Warren Gatland's provided unique insight on the national reset required to return Welsh rugby to its previous best. Plus, interesting team news for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Dan McFarland's departure from Ulster, and who's replacing him - at least in the short term. France's giant teenage lock is to get his first Six Nations start this weekend. And Taylor Swift forces Wales to head for London in June.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from Abbotstown as Ireland continue to prepare for the visit of Wales. There's the latest in Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan, with one appearing more likely to face Warren Gatland's charges. Gatland has revealed his team to play Ireland, with just one alteration from their narrow Twickenham defeat. Plus, Courtney Lawes is off to France.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Scarlets in Wales.(0.30) Intro and comments(8.00) Fiona and Quinny look back at the 42-7 win over Scarlets in Wales(26.00) There’s a healthy debate about who gets this week’s The Red 78 star of the week(30.00) Fiona talks about the lack of Munster players in the Irish Women’s Squad(32.38) Quinny gives us the lowdown on Diarmuid Kilgallen(34.20) Fiona and Quinny on Keynan Knox’s departure(36.14) A quick look ahead to Ireland v WalesThe 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest news from the Ireland camp as attention turns to Saturday's fixture with Wales. A handful of Ireland Sevens stars are included in the squad preparing for the opening Women's Six Nations game in France. There's mixed injury news for Scotland ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash with England this weekend. And we hear from All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, on whether he's to seek a relaxation in New Zealand Rugby's staunch eligibility rules.

On Friday's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news ahead of the resumption of the URC. We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as Ross Byrne is restored to the Leinster starting XV. Jack Aungier returns for Connacht, and gives his view on how Connacht need to progress this week. Plus, France are forced into another change to their pack options ahead of their game with Italy next week.

Ireland's 2013 Grand Slam-winning captain Fiona Coghlan joined Off The Ball Breakfast this morning as Scott Bemand's side prepare for the 2024 Women's Six Nations.Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.#OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou