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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp where it's hoped Garry Ringrose can feature against Italy. Paul Willemse is banned for four games, but France will keep changes to a minimum for their trip to Murrayfield. Wales head coach Warren Gatland has gotten the scythe out after last week's showing against Scotland. And Paddy Jackson decides his future...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of round 2 of the Six Nations. Jerry Flannery is among a host of familiar faces to get new jobs with South Africa Rugby today. Wales and Scotland are forced into squad alterations after Saturday's close-run thing in Cardiff. Marcus Smith appears unlikely to be back in time for England's fixture with Ireland. And RG Snyman could...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack sets the table for the start of the Six Nations. We hear from Ronan O'Gara, Brian O'Driscoll and Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony ahead of the opening fixture in Marseille. Open or closed? A decision on the Principality Stadium roof is finally reached. And Ange Capuozzo has been cruelly ruled out of Italy's game with England.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland captain's run prior to tomorrow's Six Nations opener in Marseille. We hear from new captain Peter O'Mahony on learning from Jonathan Sexton, and his impressions of Joe McCarthy. There's team news for Saturday's fixtures in Cardiff and Rome. The All Blacks are coming to.... eh.... somewhere in Ireland in November. Th...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names his starting side for Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations game against France, Steve Borthwick suffers a blow and venues announced for 2025 and 2026 European finals.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster. And there's plenty of it. Billy Burns looks set to swap provinces. England are sweating over the fitness of Marcus Smith. And the Springboks coaching staff is beginning to take shape under Rassie Erasmus.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in the Algarve, ahead of Friday's start of their Six Nations defence. The latest too, on the potential France line-up Ireland will face in Marseille. The EPCR is challenging the quashing of Josh Caulfield's red card at the Sportsground. Ireland's women have a new defence coach, and there was SVNS success down und...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in the Algarve, with just a week to go to the start of their Six Nations campaign. Simon Easterby gives his reasons for Simon Zebo's absence from that Ireland squad. A Connacht winger appears set for a move to Munster. And Angus Curtis is forced to call time on his young career.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as the last 16 fixtures for the Irish provinces in Europe are confirmed. Andy Friend has his say on Joe Schmidt's appointment as Australia head coach. Eddie Jones is set to return to Twickenham later this year. And Grant Gilchrest is set to sit out Scotland's Six Nations opener.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Curtis Langdon's ban after the challenge that ruined Tom Ahern's Six Nations ambitions. Nigel Owens has his say on the overturning of Josh Caulfield's red for the stamp on Finlay Bealham. And a 19-year old unit is to join up with the France Six Nations squad.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to review the Reds’ defeat to Northampton Saints. We discuss what went wrong in Thomand, what needs to go right in the knockout stage, and we discuss a thorny subject - Peter O’Mahony’s contract (0.30) Intro and comments (2.00) Northampton Saints Review (31.30) Star of the week (35.40) Peter O’Mahony’s Contract The first twen...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of a new addition to the Ireland training squad ahead of the Six Nations. Wales head coach Warren Gatland has his say on Andy Farrell's appointment as Lions boss. Liam Toland offers his assessment on Ulster's recent struggles. Bristol Bears' Josh Caulfield has had his red card against Connacht overturned. And Owen Farrell's move to Racing f...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the top names from today's Six Nations launch at the Guinness Storehouse. We hear from new Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony, and his head coach Andy Farrell with the latter addressing the competition for the no.10 jersey. France have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their opening Six Nations fixture with Ireland. Plus, we hear from Warre...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news from Leinster, Ulster and Munster ahead of their final pool outings in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from new Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt, as he explains why he's taking just a two-year deal and the similarities between Australia and Ireland. Plus, Jaco Peyper is hanging up his whistle.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the doping ban meted out to Springbok World Cup winner, Elton Jantjies. Connacht have named their team for Friday night's big reunion with Pat Lam and Bristol, and we hear from Finlay Bealham ahead of that game. Plus, Joe Schmidt is set to land a major international job.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the news we've all been waiting for - the identity of the man replacing Jonathan Sexton as Ireland captain. Andy Farrell has named his Six Nations squad, as have France head coach Fabien Gathié and his England counterpart Steve Borthwick. Plus, Warren Gatland aims a sly dig at Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's decision to link up with England at Wales'...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a groundbreaking Women's Lions tour. Rob Herring's Six Nations involvement is in severe doubt, as Munster add to their treatment list too. We hear from Louis Rees-Zammit on his decision to try his hand in the NFL. Evan O'Connell speaks after being named Ireland U20 captain ahead of the Six Nations. And in France, Bastien Chalureau is cl...

Tommy Rooney spoke to Irish and Leinster rugby legend Lindsey Peat at 2024 Laochra Gael launch.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to review the Reds’ famous win in France against Toulon. We discuss what went right for Munster, who stood out, and we looking ahead to the final pool game against Northampton Saints on Saturday. (0.30) Intro and comments (5.00) Toulon review (25.48) The impact of Peter O’Mahony’s return (29.55) Star of the Week (33.39) North...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from both Connacht and Leinster after the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action. We hear directly from Leinster wing James Lowe after his return to action. Joy Neville's new job revealed, as she decides to quit refereeing. Plus, Alan Quinlan on John Hodnett's Ireland hopes.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news galore, as all four Irish provinces prepare to face French opposition in the Investec Champions Cup this week. An England stalwart has called time on his international career. And the passport barrier is lifted for a potential addition to the France squad.

The rugby writers' Player of the Year Nichola Fryday joined Off the Ball Breakfast to reflect on her year and her decision to step away from the international scene. 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...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you confirmation of the worst kept secret in World Rugby. We'll hear from the new British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell, as well as an exclusive chat with Lions chairperson Ieuan Evans. Nichola Fryday reacts to being named RWI Women's Player of the Year. An experienced France lock is a doubt for their opening Six Nations fixture with I...

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview the Reds’ return to Champions Cup action away to Toulon. We discuss good and bad news on the injury front, we talk about Joey Carbery’s departure and we talk about a potential return to the Ireland setup for Simon Zebo.. (0.30) Intro and comments (5.00) Toulon preview (32.30) Joey Carbery to depart at the end of th...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Andy Farrell is all but certain to be confirmed as Lions head coach tomorrow afternoon. Connacht coach John Muldoon provides an interesting insight into the province's relationship with the national team set-up. Munster's Musgrave Park has a new name. And the IRFU have confirmed an extension to a long-standing sponsorship arrang...