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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you injury news from the Ireland rugby camp.Caelan Doris reflects on captaining his country last weekend. Munster have named their team to play Scarlets in the URC this weekend. And Fiona Coghlan takes an early look at the Ireland women's team's prospects for the Six Nations next month.

On a stacked Wednesday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news regarding Hugo Keenan's knee injury, plus Keith Wood gives his tuppence worth on who could replace the Leinster full-back against Wales.Caelan Doris speaks to OTB regarding the potential threat of performance-enhancing drugs in schools rugby. Munster raid Connacht for a young winger as Keynan Knox rounds the final curve at Thomond Park. Will Addison could be on the verge of a Premiership return.Louis Lynagh earns an Azzurri call-up. And good news for those of you with CVD.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Crusaders at SuperValu Pairc ui Chaoimh, we look ahead to the Scarlets game on Friday and we take a look at how Munster's players have fared so far in the Six Nations.(0.30) Intro and comments(5.00) A lookback at the win over Crusaders(10.00) Munster’s players at the Six Nations(22.56) A look at how the Munster players performed for the Ireland Under 20s(30.00) A look ahead to Friday’s game with Scarlets(39.00) Jerry Flannery's move to South AfricaGet 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 Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you an update from a press conference involving Dr. Una May. The chief executive of Sport Ireland was quizzed regarding the lack of drug testing in schools rugby here in Ireland. Scotland write to World Rugby regarding the try denied of Sam Skinner against France. Plus, Wales are a prop down ahead of their trip to Dublin in the Six Nations.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's routine win over Italy at a muted Aviva. We hear from head coach Andy Farrell on what lies ahead from Wales, plus Stuart McCloskey talks about the lack of a Lansdowne roar. There's injury news from the provinces with the URC returning, and good news for Ross Byrne. But mixed news for Munster as their injury nightmare continues.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Six Nations date with Italy.We hear from Andy Farrell regarding his injury list, Caelan Doris captaining the side, and what to expect from the Azzurri on Sunday. Plus, the Springboks are set for a major windfall. And Kurtley Beale is found not guilty of sexual assault.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack offers the latest from the Ireland camp, and we hear from Jack Conan who could be one of the players promoted to a starting role on Sunday. We hear from Warren Gatland on the current state of play with Wales as they transition from the old guard to the new. Plus, team news from France, Scotland and England ahead of this weekend's Six Nations ties.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp where it's hoped Garry Ringrose can feature against Italy. Paul Willemse is banned for four games, but France will keep changes to a minimum for their trip to Murrayfield. Wales head coach Warren Gatland has gotten the scythe out after last week's showing against Scotland. And Paddy Jackson decides his future following Saracens rumours.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of round 2 of the Six Nations. Jerry Flannery is among a host of familiar faces to get new jobs with South Africa Rugby today. Wales and Scotland are forced into squad alterations after Saturday's close-run thing in Cardiff. Marcus Smith appears unlikely to be back in time for England's fixture with Ireland.And RG Snyman could be back in a Munster jersey as soon as next week.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack sets the table for the start of the Six Nations. We hear from Ronan O'Gara, Brian O'Driscoll and Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony ahead of the opening fixture in Marseille. Open or closed? A decision on the Principality Stadium roof is finally reached. And Ange Capuozzo has been cruelly ruled out of Italy's game with England.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland captain's run prior to tomorrow's Six Nations opener in Marseille. We hear from new captain Peter O'Mahony on learning from Jonathan Sexton, and his impressions of Joe McCarthy. There's team news for Saturday's fixtures in Cardiff and Rome. The All Blacks are coming to.... eh.... somewhere in Ireland in November.The Saudis are seeking to invest in the Premiership, Richie has the latest responses. And Josh Caulfield is (almost certainly this time) banned for his Bealham stamp.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names his starting side for Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations game against France, Steve Borthwick suffers a blow and venues announced for 2025 and 2026 European finals.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster. And there's plenty of it. Billy Burns looks set to swap provinces. England are sweating over the fitness of Marcus Smith. And the Springboks coaching staff is beginning to take shape under Rassie Erasmus.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in the Algarve, ahead of Friday's start of their Six Nations defence. The latest too, on the potential France line-up Ireland will face in Marseille. The EPCR is challenging the quashing of Josh Caulfield's red card at the Sportsground. Ireland's women have a new defence coach, and there was SVNS success down under at the weekend.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in the Algarve, with just a week to go to the start of their Six Nations campaign. Simon Easterby gives his reasons for Simon Zebo's absence from that Ireland squad. A Connacht winger appears set for a move to Munster. And Angus Curtis is forced to call time on his young career.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as the last 16 fixtures for the Irish provinces in Europe are confirmed. Andy Friend has his say on Joe Schmidt's appointment as Australia head coach. Eddie Jones is set to return to Twickenham later this year. And Grant Gilchrest is set to sit out Scotland's Six Nations opener.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Curtis Langdon's ban after the challenge that ruined Tom Ahern's Six Nations ambitions. Nigel Owens has his say on the overturning of Josh Caulfield's red for the stamp on Finlay Bealham. And a 19-year old unit is to join up with the France Six Nations squad.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to review the Reds’ defeat to Northampton Saints. We discuss what went wrong in Thomand, what needs to go right in the knockout stage, and we discuss a thorny subject - Peter O’Mahony’s contract(0.30) Intro and comments(2.00) Northampton Saints Review(31.30) Star of the week(35.40) Peter O’Mahony’s ContractThe 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 Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of a new addition to the Ireland training squad ahead of the Six Nations. Wales head coach Warren Gatland has his say on Andy Farrell's appointment as Lions boss. Liam Toland offers his assessment on Ulster's recent struggles. Bristol Bears' Josh Caulfield has had his red card against Connacht overturned.And Owen Farrell's move to Racing from Saracens has finally been confirmed.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the top names from today's Six Nations launch at the Guinness Storehouse. We hear from new Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony, and his head coach Andy Farrell with the latter addressing the competition for the no.10 jersey. France have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their opening Six Nations fixture with Ireland. Plus, we hear from Warren Gatland on Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL dream, Gonzalo Quesada on building on strong Italian foundations, and Rory Darge on working as Scotland co-captain with Finn Russell.