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Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the narrow win over Edinburgh, we discuss Simon Zebo’s retirement and Tom Farrell’s signing. (0.30) Intro and comments. (6.15) A potential final in Pairc ui Chaoimh? (12.32) Edinburgh review (26.30) Star of the Week (32.00) Simon Zebo to retire (43.20) Tom Farrell signs with Munster Get in contact on Twitter @...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a new funding model from the IRFU which will see a marked difference in how central contracts are fulfilled. Hugo Keenan looks set to swap a summer tour of South Africa for the Olympic Games. And there's mixed news in the centre for Munster.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Simon Zebo's retirement. Thomas Ramos believes Toulouse have the game to hurt Leinster in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. And a court date is set for the man charged with the racial abuse of Ugo Monye.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. Garry Ringrose remains a doubt, while Toulouse's squad looks to be getting stronger by the day. Ross Byrne and Robin McBryde have their say on Saturday's opponents. And we hear from Richie Murphy and Alan Quinlan on Ulster's upturn in form.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of tomorrow's interpro in Belfast, where Hugo Keenan and James Ryan will make timely returns for Leinster. Santiago Cordero is finally set to make his Connacht debut. And Cian Healy reveals he turned down some 'very spicy' offers from abroad.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a boost for Toulouse ahead of next week's Investec Champions Cup final. Munster name their team to face Edinburgh tomorrow night, with good news regarding Jack Crowley and Tom Ahern. And the eleven souls confirmed to be leaving Connacht at the end of the season.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the very impressive win over Connacht. And the big question - can Munster retain their URC crown? (0.30) Intro and comments. (7.10) Connacht review (27.50) Star of the Week (31.00) Edinburgh preview The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to t...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the officials appointed to oversee the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup finals. Will Addison headlines a list of nine Ulster players who'll be leaving the province this summer. An Ireland U20 Grand Slam winner signs his first pro terms at Connacht. And an ex-Leinster and Ireland centre is forced to retire aged just 30

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has bad news for Andy Farrell from the Ulster camp. There's mixed news regarding Connacht's back three ahead of their must-win game with the Stormers. We hear from Pete Wilkins regarding their humbling in Limerick. And the Vunipolas are confirmed to be leaving Saracens.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a permanent head coach appointment at Ulster, with a new Ireland U20 boss also in place for this summer's World U20 Championship. We hear from Leinster, whose injury burden is easing with the Investec Champions Cup final less than a fortnight away. Cian Healy explains his recent thawing towards the idea of coaching. Sam Cane is to call t...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the 1,000,000th* player committing to Leinster for next season. There's team news from all four provinces ahead of a big weekend in the URC. Toulouse centre Santiago Chocobares could miss the Investec Champions Cup final. And an ex-Munster forward is to return to coaching in France. (*number rounded-up)

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another day of contract extensions and departures at Leinster. World Rugby is to trial new red card punishments, with three other new laws coming into effect on July 1st. Antoine Frisch must wait a wee while longer to make his debut for France. And Billy Vunipola gets a formal warning from the RFU.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest players committing to Leinster for next season. We hear from Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt on their signing of Leinster prop Ed Byrne. There's a new Women's Six Nations U20 competition coming this summer. And Danny Care shuns a move to the South of France in favour of home comforts.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look ahead to Saturday’s big interpro with Connacht at Thomond Park. We talk Antoine Frisch’s imminent departure, RG Snyman’s first start at Thomond and we have a special interview with Jonny Holland, head coach of AIL Champions Cork Consititution. (0.30) Intro and comments, and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win (7.00) An...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the latest flurry of contract extensions at Leinster, as Max Deegan spurns the chance to join Ulster. Connacht's options at out-half have thinned even further, with JJ Hanrahan suffering a serious knee injury. And the very future of the Investec Champions Cup is in doubt.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final clash of Leinster and Northampton at Croke Park. Connacht have conducted a third raid on a UK club. And Billy Vunipola addresses his arrest in Majorca.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Northampton's Courtney Lawes on the significance of Croke Park ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster. Ireland will warm up for their WXV1 campaign with a test against the Wallaroos in Belfast. And Connacht have made their second signing ahead of next season.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an expanded Celtic Challenge. Eben Etzebeth accuses Ireland of arrogance at last year's World Cup. And Joe Schmidt highlights the one area of the Irish game of which he's envious.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a great win for the Reds against the Lions to make it two wins out of two in South Africa. And congratulations are in order for Fiona after guiding UL Bohemains to the AIL title! (0.30) Intro and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win! (5.40) Comments (9.40) Lions v Munster (28.29) Star of the week The first twent...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Connacht stalwart's retirement. An Ireland player has been nominated for Women's 6 Nations player of the tournament. And Qatar are promising big bucks if they are awarded the Nations Championship.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a timely fitness boost for Leinster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton. A new centre is heading Connacht's way this summer. And Billy Vunipola to escape serious punishment having been tasered by police in Majorca.

Former Ireland back-row, Anna Caplice joined Ger and Eoin on Off The Ball Breakfast to speak about Ireland's successful Six Nations campaign and the importance of the AIL. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekd...

Rugby Fans ! Listen to Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell as he joined Joe Molloy for episode one of our latest series 'Inner Drive'. From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means. @AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive

Aisling O'Reilly was joined live from The Camden by three Six Nations Grand Slam winners, Fiona Hayes, Jenny Murphy and Nora Stapleton, as well as former Ireland international Bernard Jackman for a special look at this year's Women's Six Nations. Hayes, Stapleton and Murphy also looked back on their Grand Slam triumph in 2013. The Women's Six Nations, with Guinness. Drink responsibly, visit http:/...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations showdown with Scotland on Saturday, and we hear from senior coach John McKee. The race to become new Ulster head coach is not yet a done deal, as former All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden discusses his rumoured move to the province. A trio of new contracts are handed out at Connacht. And there's mo...