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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of a surprise end-of-season departure from Ulster. RG Snyman is a doubt for Munster's Investec Champions Cup trip to Northampton. Connacht's good news is plentiful ahead of their Challenge Cup date with Pau. And Sam Whitelock definitively ends suggestions he could come out of international retirement.

Former Ireland rugby international Jeannette Feighery previews the second round of 6 Nations fixtures as Ireland take on Italy in the RDS. Rugby on Off The Ball.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Good Friday's top of the table clash in the URC with Leinster up against the Bulls. Louis Rees-Zammit appears to be entering the NFL right at the top. And Danny Care has shunned the chance to join the Premiership exodus to France.

Former Ireland international and rugby Hall of Famer Alison Miller joined Off the Ball Breakfast to discuss Ireland's upcoming Six Nations game vs. Italy and what has changed for Ireland in this year's championship. Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you liste...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of an interim CEO appointment at Ulster Rugby. Joey Carbery explains his decision to move to France. Joe Marler has his say on the TMO controversy arising from last weekend's Premiership outing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. And England to be without a key player for their next three Women's Six Nations fixtures.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another test match referee deciding to retire. We hear from Bulls director of rugby Jake White ahead of their top of the table URC clash with Leinster. Could Danny Care be joining the England exodus to France? And Louis Rees-Zammit edges closer to securing an NFL contract.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys. 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 and comments (10.15) Fiona and Quinny look back at the win over Ospreys (23.03) RG Snyman’s Per...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential temporary home for Leinster next season. Yet more upheaval at Ulster, where there's another big-name departure. There's injury updates aplenty after a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the URC. Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins addresses their Lions mauling. And Leinster face competition for their tighthead target.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Le Mans, as they put the finishing touches to their prep for the Women's Six Nations. Georgia lay down the gauntlet to Wales. One Leinster player is to reach a century of appearances tomorrow, with two others poised to make their debuts. And Richie Murphy goes with a 6-2 bench split, as he names his first Ulst...

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice previews the first round of the Women's Six Nations as Ireland take on France. Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast. #OptimumNutrition | #There...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Ireland's opening fixture in this year's Women's Six Nations - away to France. Mike Haley is to reach a century of Munster appearances tomorrow night, with Graham Rowntree making three changes to his side for the trip to Swansea. Fabien Galthié's facing a backlash after his comments regarding World Cup quarter-final refe...

Ireland scrum half Molly Scuffil-McCabe joined Will O'Callaghan in studio as the Guinness Six Nations kicks of this weekend, with Scott Bemand's side travelling to Le Mans to take on the French in their backyard.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the refereeing appointments for the games involving Irish sides in the last-16 of the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup. Nigel Owens has his say on what is, and isn't, a red card offence. Owen Farrell discusses plans for next year's Lions tour, and social media abuse. And another Connacht stalwart has committed to the province.

A special episode of the Red 78 this week, as Ruairi O'Hagan, Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes sit down for an in-depth conversation with Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast to talk about the Reds' season, his coaching career and plenty more besides! 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...

Ireland and Munster back-row Dorothy Wall joined Joe Molloy on tonight's Off The Ball ahead of this weekend's Six Nations' opener with France in Le Mans. The flanker discussed how the culture has changed within the Ireland squad and why their goal is a top-three finish.

On Tuesday's busy Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the plentiful news from Munster who have signed a replacement out-half for Joey Carbery, but could have already seen Oli Jager play his final game of the season. New Ulster interim head coach Richie Murphy has longer-term ambitions at the province, where he's been joined by a member of the Ireland coaching staff. Jacques Nienaber discusses...

Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty and second row Eimear Corri spoke to Stephen Kisbey-Green at the Abbottstown HPC prior to the start of the Six Nations this weekend.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland captain's run ahead of their Six Nations finale with Scotland. We hear from captain Peter O'Mahony, who spoke at the Aviva today. Andy Farrell jumps to the defence of under-fire Conor Murray, and has his say on the Antoine Frisch situation. Plus, could France be forced into a late change for their date with England.

On a bumper edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team to play Scotland on Super Saturday in the Six Nations. We hear from Andy Farrell, and his Scottish counterpart Gregor Townsend. There's interesting team news for France's game with England, which in a roundabout way brings good news for Munster. Warren Gatland addresses George North's retirement, and whether he tried...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of the Ireland U20's must-win game with Scotland at Virgin Media Park. We also hear from Ireland backs coach Ian Keatley. Ulster have signed a South African winger from the Sharks, who continue to hand out contracts like Smarties. And George North confirms his international retirement.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from a wounded Ireland camp. We hear from defence coach SImon Easterby, who also addresses the potential capping by France of Antoine Frisch. Munster have confirmed some big-name visitors for the autumn. England suffer an injury blow ahead of their final Six Nations outing with France. A Leinster lock is on his way to South Africa. A...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack delivers the fallout from Saturday's Grand Slam heartbreak in Twickenham. Scotland make some minor alterations to their squad for this weekend's Six Nations decider at the Aviva. The latest on Antoine Frisch's call-up for France. Plus, Warren Gatland assesses Italy, with a wooden spoon staring him in the face.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's crunch Six Nations game with England. We hear from England defence coach Felix Jones on what Steve Borthwick's side need to do to beat Ireland. Plus, Peter O'Mahony on the thorns carried by the Red Rose. Emmanuel Meafou's handed his France debut, as Fabien Galthié rings the changes for Cardiff. Connacht tie dow...

Peter O'Mahony speaks to the media ahead of Ireland's fixture against England in Twickenham.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland and England team news ahead of Saturday's crucial Six Nations clash at Twickenham. We hear from Andy Farrell and Steve Borthwick on the task at hand. Italy hand a debut to the son of a Wallabies legend. And Rugby Australia reveal a huge overspend on their doomed World Cup campaign.