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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Handre Pollard ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.There's also insight from the English camp with Ollie Chessum. One Irish legend pays tribute to another, as Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Johnny Sexton's career. And Will Greenwood identifies his key moment from New Zealand's win over Ireland last weekend.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack delivers news of Keith Earls' immediate retirement. We hear from Eddie Jones on his plans to stay in the Wallabies job. But Fiji are yet again on the hunt for a new head coach. All that, plus a change in URC format and team news from Connacht and Ulster ahead of their opening weekend fixtures.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction worth hearing from Saturday's pulsating World Cup quarter-finals. We hear from Jack Conan, Iain Henderson, Jason Ryan, Dane Coles and Rassie Erasmus. Plus, the URC is back this weekend (we know!) and we've updates from Munster and Connacht, and hear from the latter's head coach Pete Wilkins.

Jonathan Sexton & Andy Farrell spoke to the press after Ireland's 24-28 loss to the All Blacks.Rugby on OTB with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, as well as outside backs Will Jordan and Leicester Fainga'anuku addressed the media a day before the quarter final with Ireland. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the key updates from Ireland's captain's run ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown with the All Blacks. We hear from Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Mike Catt. Antoine Dupont is back for France, but Handre Pollard misses out on a starting berth for the Springboks.And Steve Borthwick is determined to make Marcus Smith at full-back a thing.

Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan & Mike Catt spoke to the media following Ireland's Captain's Run before their quarterfinal clash vs. New Zealand on Saturday.Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.

After New Zealand head coach Ian Foster named a strong team to face Ireland in the World Cup Quarter Final, he and several players including his captain Sam Cane addressed the media in the build up to the crucial encounter.Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga and loose forward Ardie Savea look at the threats Ireland pose, while second rower Scott Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor expressed their excitement for Saturday night lights in Paris.Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of the All Blacks team to play Ireland in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final, and that news includes a surprise omission. We hear from Warren Gatland ahead of Wales' date with Argentina, and he has a word for those who've moaned about a lopsided draw. And reports re-emerge about Eddie Jones' potential return to Japan.

Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray and high performance analyst Vinny Hammond addressed the media in the build up to their massive quarter final clash with the All Blacks. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Sonny Bill Williams was our special guest at Vicar St. for the Off The Ball Rugby World Cup Roadshow on Wednesday as we gear up for Ireland's clash with New Zealand this weekend. Joe Molloy was also joined by Gordon D'Arcy, Alan Quinlan, Andy Dunne, Fiona Hayes, James Tracy, and Malcolm O'KellyTo details on how to become a member and listen to the full, three-part podcast, go to to offtheball.com/join

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names his starting 15 for World Cup quarter-final, Irish players on savouring special moments with fans and New Zealand supporters say time has run out for excuses.

Hugo Keenan and Tadhg Beirne spoke to the media about how they were feeling ahead of Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash vs. New Zealand on Saturday.Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.

Ireland manager Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton spoke to the media on Wednesday after Farrell named his squad to take on the All Blacks on Saturday in the Rugby World Cup final.Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.

All Blacks players Aaron Smith & Rieko Ioane alongside forward's coach Jason Ryan spoke to the media ahead of their clash with Ireland this weekend. Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Keith Earls speaks to press ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown, what has Joe Schmidt brought to New Zealand and World Rugby makes promise to tier-two nations.

On Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan injury updates ahead of Ireland New Zealand quarter-final, France set to welcome back Antoine Dupont and smart mouth guards the latest attempt to tackle concussion.Rugby Daily with Deliveroo | #WeGetFood

Ronan Kelleher and team manager Mick Kearney spoke to the media earlier today.Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.

Soon-to-be test centurion Peter O'Mahony and Irish teammate Josh van der Flier addressed the media ahead of their final pool stage clash against Scotland. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's Pool B showdown with Scotland. We hear from Andy Farrell, John Fogarty, James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne for the Irish perspective, plus Scotland duo Huw Jones and Grant Gilchrist give their side of events. There's renewed optimism about Robbie Henshaw's participation in France, but the All Blacks are sweating on Tyrell Lomax's availability for the knockout stages. Plus, we check in on the England camp as one of their number heads home earlier than planned.