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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's World Cup showdown with the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Siya Kolisi on the big game in Saint-Denis. Matt Williams goes deep on his dislike of the 7-1 bench split. Marcus Smith's new role for England is confirmed. And one Wallaby is pin-pointed for their downfall so far at the World Cup.

Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak ahead of the South Africa clash on Saturday as the Ireland lineup is announced. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp including news on Jack Conan and Dan Sheehan's availability for Saturday's Springboks showdown. We hear from Simon Easterby and Jacques Nienaber on that controversial 7-1 split on the Boks' bench. England have found a new use for Marcus Smith, while Australia have another injury headache. And Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from rugby.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the injury news from the Ireland camp in Tours. Former Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy has his say on this weekend's clash with South Africa.And France have named a strong team to face Namibia later this week.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Rassie Erasmus rules out a potential future role with the IRFU.There's also injury news from the South African camp ahead of their clash with Ireland next weekend.Eddie Jones is already looking ahead to Australia's meeting with Wales after their loss to Fiji.And England head coach Steve Borthwick wants his side to continue their upward trajectory after a 34-12 win over Japan.

Mike Catt speaks to the gathered Irish media over (a poor quality) zoom in France ahead of the South Africa game.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Will O’Callaghan brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga.Ronan O’Gara and Brian O’Driscoll discuss whether Andy Farrell was right to again roll out his big guns Australia sweat over the fitness of their captain Will Skelton while World Rugby confirm that water breaks will be in place this weekend…

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, Hugo Keenan & Simon Easterby speak ahead of their crucial clash with Tonga.Rugby with Vodafone | TeamOfUs

Solomone Kata, Leva Fifita and Tyler Bleyendaal appeared before the media on Friday ahead of their game vs. Ireland on Saturday. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Ireland team news ahead of Saturday's World Cup meeting with Tonga. South Africa and Scotland have both been hit with injuries. Warren Gatland is calling on his Wales players to show improvement in this weekend's meeting with Portugal. And France are back in action tonight with a fixture against Uruguay in Lille.

Irish rugby stars Mack Hansen & Peter O'Mahony look ahead to this weekend's clash with Tonga. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak to the media ahead of Ireland's second RWC game vs Tonga.Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Wendesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jack Conan's injury status ahead of the Tonga game. We hear from Keith Earls, Craig Casey, Mick Kearney and performance coach Gary Keegan. We hear too from the World Cup organisers on the stadium entry issues, the choral anthems and tournament refereeing. Ian Foster speaks after naming his All Blacks side to face Namibia. And four World Cup debutants are named in the Wales team to play Portugal.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga. Tom Curry learns of his ban following his red card in England's win over Argentina. A Springboks legend has backed Rassie Erasmus for a return to Ireland, while Felix Jones explains the traffic light system. And France rest their big guns for Thursday's Pool A game with Uruguay.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Springbok hopes to have Eben Etzebeth and Jesse Kriel in the clear to play Ireland on Saturday-week. We hear from Jacques Nienaber too on the Boks' traffic light system. There's the latest on plans to play Jonathan Sexton against Tonga. Bad news for France on hooker Julien Marchand. Plus, a change is a-coming on the anthem front at the World Cup.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton & head coach Andy Farrell review their dominant 82-8 win over Romania in their Rugby World Cup opener.Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's captain's run in Bordeaux. We hear from Mike Catt on the non-selection of Mack Hansen for tomorrow. James Ryan discusses the oppressive heat in Bordeaux, and his excitement at starting alongside one Leinster teammate in particular. We hear from Gregor Townsend as he names his team to play the Springboks in Marseille on Sunday. Plus, we learn of the influence of a certain Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks camp ahead of tonight's opening fixture at the Stade de France.

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt, second row James Ryan and centre Bundee Aki addressed the media on the eve of their first game of #RWC2023, against Romania in Bordeaux. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan it's all about the World Cup as the countdown reaches the final stage. Andy Farrell explains his team selection for their opening game against Romania and we hear from inside the French camp as they prepare for opening showdown with New Zealand. 

Ireland hooker Rob Herring and outside centre Garry Ringrose addressed the media as head coach Andy Farrell named his starting lineup to face Romania in the opening round of the Rugby World Cup in France. Rugby on Off The Ball, with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs