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A brand new season of The Red 78 kicks off with Alan Quinlan back in the hotseat, joined by newcomers Fiona Hayes and Ruairí O’Hagan to talk all things Munster Rugby every Tuesday - 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. (0.00) Intro (05.00) Recap of Munster’s wi...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Bundee Aki's contract extension. There's team news galore ahead of another packed weekend of URC action. Eddie Jones is "pissed off" with the current situation in Australian Rugby. And Felipe Contepomi reveals who he believes are the best team in the world.... still.

In Thursday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's World Cup final. We hear from Jacques Nienaber, Siya Kolisi, Sam Cane and Ian Foster. The RFU come out swinging against the decision to clear Bongi Mbonambi. Ireland name their team to play Spain in the WXV. Plus, those Eddie Jones rumours have cropped up yet again Down Under.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the Bongi Mbonambi case. We hear from Willie Le Roux on his England celebrations and a tribute to the departing Felix Jones. England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell rally around Tom Curry as the flanker is picked for tomorrow's World Cup bronze medal match. Leigh Halfpenny announces his international retireme...

Leinster backs coach Andrew Goodman spoke to the media ahead of their clash with The Sharks in the URC this weekend, he also discussed the changes to the rugby calendar. Off The Ball Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Leinster's Jordan Larmour spoke to the media about last weekend's loss to Glasgow in the URC and ahead of hosting The Sharks on Saturday afternoon. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down the announced changes to the World Cup structure, its draw time and the new international calendar. Bongi Mbonambi's trouble may not be stemming from the incident we all presumed. And we hear from Leinster coach Andrew Goodman following news of a further injury blow to Cian Healy.

It's a bonus episode of The Formula 1 pod this week - as we bring you some of the best bits from the season so far! Host Shane Hannon was joined by Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches to bring us some of his best F1 impersonations, five-time F1 Grand Prix winner John Watson on his relationship with his former teammate Niki Lauda, and Bernie Collins, the former Head of Race Strategy with Aston Martin F1...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the refereeing appointments for the last two matches at the World Cup. World Rugby are looking into the alleged discriminatory language used by Bongi Mbonambi in Saturday's semi-final win over England. Plus, we hear from Pete Wilkins and Leo Cullen after the opening weekend of the URC.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news ahead of tonight's Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We hear from Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen ahead of the showdown in Saint-Denis. The Springboks have had to respond to death threats sent to Cobus Reinach ahead of their semi-final with England. And a hale and hearty welcome back from injury to both Will Addison and Andrew Conway this weeken...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Saturday's World Cup semi-final clash of England and the Springboks. We hear from Owen Farrell, Steve Borthwick, Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi. The All Blacks can't stop name-checking Ireland, plus ex-Leinster man Felipe Contepomi plots another shock Pumas win. And the Ireland team to play Colombia in the WXV is in, and shows...

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

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...

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

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 S...

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'Kelly To details on how to become a member and listen to the full, three-part podcast, go to to offtheball.com...

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.

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.

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.