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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Springbok legend's retirement. Bongi Mbonambi has strong words for England following the racism row that almost cost him at World Cup final place. Wayne Barnes reveals the extent of the abuse he's received in the wake of the World Cup final. Plus, Fabien Galthié speaks for the first time since France's World Cup exit.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, where Graham Rowntree has provided injury updates on RG Snyman and Joey Carbery. We also get his assessment of Ulster. Plus, Eddie Jones rows back on his own claims that he'll be back in work "very shortly".

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on an impressive win over the Dragons in Musgrave Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of Friday’s clash with Ulster and plenty more.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.(0.30) Intro (4.10) Review of Munster v Dragons(20.28) Star of the Week (24.06) Ulster Preview(39.14) RG Snyman injury, Jean Kleyn departure? (44.28) Who is Munster’s next talisman going to be?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 the latest injury to befall RG Snyman, while two of his international teammates appear destined for France in the summer. We hear from Sean O'Brien as Leinster's Ireland contingent return to the fold, and Pete Wilkins aims to address Connacht's away from having made the Sportsground a fortress.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's response to talk linking him with a Lions gig. There's bad news for Joey Carbery and Munster as a former Cork hurling star awaits the provincial debut. Jack Carty's back for Connacht, and Ulster make a host of changes for tomorrow's derby in Galway. Plus, Sam Cane's off to Japan as his former All Blacks coach lands a dig on New Zealand Rugby.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to what David Humphreys might bring to the IRFU Performance Director role, Eddie Jones on his departure from Australian job and Wayne Barnes calls time on career.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new big cheese at the IRFU. Keith Wood also offers an interesting Lions coaching ticket, and a Leinster player is off to France.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Eddie Jones' resignation as Wallabies head coach. Andy Farrell's been recommended for the Lions job by the highest source possible. We've injury news from Munster, Ulster and Connacht with bad news for Joey Carbery. Plus an England stalwart calls time on their international career.

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins addressed the media after two good performances over the last two weeks set them up nicely ahead of their interpro with Ulster this weekend. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

A brand new season of The Red 78 kicks off with Alan Quinlan back in the hotseat, joined by newcomers Fiona Hayes and Ruairí O’Hagan to talk all things Munster Rugby every Tuesday - 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.(0.00) Intro(05.00) Recap of Munster’s win over Benetton__________________________________(22.19) Fiona and Alan’s Star of the Week(27.33) Dragons preview(35.00) Munster at the World Cup and a tribute to Keith EarlsGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Bundee Aki's contract extension. There's team news galore ahead of another packed weekend of URC action. Eddie Jones is "pissed off" with the current situation in Australian Rugby. And Felipe Contepomi reveals who he believes are the best team in the world.... still.

In Thursday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's World Cup final. We hear from Jacques Nienaber, Siya Kolisi, Sam Cane and Ian Foster. The RFU come out swinging against the decision to clear Bongi Mbonambi. Ireland name their team to play Spain in the WXV.Plus, those Eddie Jones rumours have cropped up yet again Down Under.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the Bongi Mbonambi case. We hear from Willie Le Roux on his England celebrations and a tribute to the departing Felix Jones. England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell rally around Tom Curry as the flanker is picked for tomorrow's World Cup bronze medal match. Leigh Halfpenny announces his international retirement. And Munster add some road-tested quality to their academy.

Leinster backs coach Andrew Goodman spoke to the media ahead of their clash with The Sharks in the URC this weekend, he also discussed the changes to the rugby calendar.Off The Ball Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Leinster's Jordan Larmour spoke to the media about last weekend's loss to Glasgow in the URC and ahead of hosting The Sharks on Saturday afternoon. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down the announced changes to the World Cup structure, its draw time and the new international calendar. Bongi Mbonambi's trouble may not be stemming from the incident we all presumed. And we hear from Leinster coach Andrew Goodman following news of a further injury blow to Cian Healy.

It's a bonus episode of The Formula 1 pod this week - as we bring you some of the best bits from the season so far!Host Shane Hannon was joined by Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches to bring us some of his best F1 impersonations, five-time F1 Grand Prix winner John Watson on his relationship with his former teammate Niki Lauda, and Bernie Collins, the former Head of Race Strategy with Aston Martin F1, brings us her incredible insight.The F1 Pod on OTB is brought to you by Chicago Town Pizza, real takeout taste for less with Chicago Town.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the refereeing appointments for the last two matches at the World Cup. World Rugby are looking into the alleged discriminatory language used by Bongi Mbonambi in Saturday's semi-final win over England. Plus, we hear from Pete Wilkins and Leo Cullen after the opening weekend of the URC.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news ahead of tonight's Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We hear from Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen ahead of the showdown in Saint-Denis. The Springboks have had to respond to death threats sent to Cobus Reinach ahead of their semi-final with England. And a hale and hearty welcome back from injury to both Will Addison and Andrew Conway this weekend.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Saturday's World Cup semi-final clash of England and the Springboks. We hear from Owen Farrell, Steve Borthwick, Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi.The All Blacks can't stop name-checking Ireland, plus ex-Leinster man Felipe Contepomi plots another shock Pumas win. And the Ireland team to play Colombia in the WXV is in, and shows three changes.