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On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Mack Hansen returns to offer Connacht a boost in Ulster clash, Brian O'Driscoll's player of the year awards and the rebuild begins in Australian rugby.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Graham Rowntree reacts to announcement of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, a busy festive schedule gets underway this week and Aidon Davis vows to come back from cancer treatment.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings confirmation of RG Snyman's move to Leinster. Joey Carbery could be off to France, with a number of potential suitors in the Top 14. Felipe Contepomi is Argentina's new head coach, and could it pave the way for a Wallabies return for Michael Cheika. There's injury news from Munster and Ulster ahead of the festive interpros. And Scottish rugby suffers a major blow with a key departure.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Exeter in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to the massive St Stephen’s Day clash with Leinster in Limerick(0.30) Intro(5.00) Review of Munster v Exeter(22.50) Star of the Week(26.40) Leinster Preview  (36.38) RG Snyman headed to Leinster? Joey Carbery headed to Bordeaux?The 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 news of a new deal for Caelan Doris. The incredible sum being allegedly offered to RG Snyman by Leinster has been revealed, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the prospective deal. There's reaction following a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup, with Alan Quinlan giving his view on where things have gone wrong for Munster so far. There's good news for Connacht and Mack Hansen ahead of Friday's interpro.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a bumper week of Investec Champions Cup action. Leo Cullen has given his side of events regarding RG Snyman's potential move to Leinster. Samson Lee's been forced to quit rugby. And another experienced international is off to France.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Andy Farrell's contract extension with the IRFU. The IRFU has also achieved its gender balance target on its Union Committee. Eddie Jones has been speaking about his return as Japan's head coach. Keith Wood has his say on Ulster's recent struggles. And a Welsh player has been forced to retire due to injury.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the appointment of a new Japan head coach. And you'll NEVER guess who it is.... alright, you probably know. Billy Vunipola is cleared to play for Saracens against Connacht this weekend. And Munster say they won't take any risks regarding Peter O'Mahony's fitness.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has injury news from Ulster, Leinster and Munster ahead of this weekend's fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from Robbie Henshaw and attack coach Andrew Goodman, who look ahead to Leinster's meeting with Sale - a game you can hear live and exclusive on Saturday's Off The Ball. A new Rugby Australia appointment could lead to Joe Schmidt getting the Wallabies job. And France are starting to run low on fit and available scrum-halves ahead of the Six Nations.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Bayonne in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to a huge clash away to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.(0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Munster v Bayonne(23.25) Star of the Week(26.40) Exeter Chiefs 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, who have banned the fan who tugged at the jersey of a Bayonne player on Saturday. We hear from Tadhg Beirne too on that disappointing draw.James Ryan hails the immediate impact of Jacques Nienaber at Leinster following their win at La Rochelle.There's bad news for Connacht regarding Mack Hansen, but coach Colm Tucker hits back at questions of attitude problems within the province.And tributes are paid to former Ireland and Lions prop, and IRB chair Syd Millar.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Leinster, Munster and Ulster ahead of their opening fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup. Ronan O'Gara has his say after his latest one-game ban in France. A youthful Combined Academies squad is to face Italian opposition either side of Christmas. And Antoine Dupont hits back at critics of his Sevens switch.

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht ahead of their Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bordeaux, and we hear from Pete Wilkins regarding some insider knowledge of the Top 14 side. The British & Irish Lions will make history in 2025, with a first visit to Dublin. Plus, Australian rugby is rocked by a major defection to the NRL.

Sample of Football Daily for rugby fans! Welcome to Thursday's Football Daily - Phil Egan runs you through all you need to know from world football. Subscribe to the OTB Football podcast feed to hear the best football analysis, interviews and stories from Off The Ball.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of EPCR measures to protect referees from online abuse ahead of this season's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. We hear from Leinster forward Ryan Baird and Connacht coach Mark Sexton with both provinces featuring in exclusive games this weekend on Off The Ball. Plus, three provinces benefit from a boost in government funding.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you injury news from three provinces ahead of their opening fixtures in this season's Investec Champions Cup. New Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber speaks to OTB for the first time, but there's bad news on the injury front for Ross Byrne. The refereeing appointments for the Six Nations have been revealed. While Joe Schmidt is in the frame for an international vacancy.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ win over Glasgow Warriors at a bitterly cold Musgrave Park. Certainly a lot to discuss with six tries, some excellent performances, but some serious worries about Munster’s maul defence. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the clash with Bayonne, and Quinny recalls in the infamous ‘Battle of Bayonne’ in 2007, with Ireland involved in a bruising World Cup warm up game against the French side(0.30) Intro(5.00) Review of Munster v Glasgow Warriors(30.24) Oli Jager’s Debut(31.31) Star of the Week (34.30) Bayonne 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan has the injury news from the provinces at the start of the opening weekend of this season's Champions Cup.Jean Kleyn is out until January but Bundee Aki is in line to return for Connacht. Plus, New Zealand have secured the future of one of their stars until the end of the next World Cup.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all the team news ahead of tomorrow's interpro in Galway. Mack is back for Connacht, while a much-changed Leinster will herald Cian Healy's return. The Ulster faithful will get a first look at Steven Kitshoff. Ireland are to tour the provinces again in next year's Women's Six Nations. Plus, Farrell misses latest Saracens outing.