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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan reaction continues to the announcement that Joey Carbery will leave Munster at the end of the season, Simon Zebo on a possible return to the Irish fold and tributes paid to JPR Williams following his death.

On a stacked Rugby Daily this Monday, Richie McCormack brings you news of a double blow for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, with Mack Hansen and Jimmy O'Brien out of the Six Nations. We'll hear too from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins. The rumours are true - Joey Carbery is leaving Munster in the summer. And Jean Kleyn won't play again this season.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Owen Farrell's potential move to France. England head coach Steve Borthwick has his say on Farrell's decision to step back from England duty. The Clovers and Wolfhounds teams have been named ahead of the weekend's Celtic Challenge action. And veteran full-back Mike Brown has signed a new deal at Leicester.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of changes to the England coaching ticket ahead of the Six Nations. Terenure out-half Caolan Dooley speaks about his reaction to praise from Ronan O'Gara on social media after last year's AIL final. And Keith Wood offers his thoughts on Sam Prendergast and his international future.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you Toulon's reaction to a fine imposed over Cheslin Kolbe's move from Toulouse in 2021. Former Leinster player James Tracy offers his thoughts on Joe McCarthy's international future. And ex-Munster star Fiona Hayes reflects on the incident which led to Oli Jager's injury in Munster's defeat to Connacht on New Year's Day.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Connacht. We discuss Munster’s mounting injury list, Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and there’s a much needed week off for Munster ahead of the return to European action. (0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Connacht game (31.26) Star of the Week (34.00) A brief lookahead to Toulon, and the...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction from the two New Year's Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship. Alan Quinlan offers his assessment of Munster's injury woes. And Billy Burns discusses his future Ireland hopes.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Leinster in Thomond Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, we discuss The Reds’ mounting injury list and we look ahad to the New Year’s Day clash with Connacht. 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 Ba...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Mack Hansen returns to offer Connacht a boost in Ulster clash, Brian O'Driscoll's player of the year awards and the rebuild begins in Australian rugby.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Graham Rowntree reacts to announcement of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, a busy festive schedule gets underway this week and Aidon Davis vows to come back from cancer treatment.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings confirmation of RG Snyman's move to Leinster. Joey Carbery could be off to France, with a number of potential suitors in the Top 14. Felipe Contepomi is Argentina's new head coach, and could it pave the way for a Wallabies return for Michael Cheika. There's injury news from Munster and Ulster ahead of the festive interpros. And Scottish rugby suffe...

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Exeter in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to the massive St Stephen’s Day clash with Leinster in Limerick (0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Munster v Exeter (22.50) Star of the Week (26.40) Leinster Preview   (36.38) RG Snyman he...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new deal for Caelan Doris. The incredible sum being allegedly offered to RG Snyman by Leinster has been revealed, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the prospective deal. There's reaction following a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup, with Alan Quinlan giving his view on where things have gone wrong for Munste...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a bumper week of Investec Champions Cup action. Leo Cullen has given his side of events regarding RG Snyman's potential move to Leinster. Samson Lee's been forced to quit rugby. And another experienced international is off to France.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Andy Farrell's contract extension with the IRFU. The IRFU has also achieved its gender balance target on its Union Committee. Eddie Jones has been speaking about his return as Japan's head coach. Keith Wood has his say on Ulster's recent struggles. And a Welsh player has been forced to retire due to injury.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the appointment of a new Japan head coach. And you'll NEVER guess who it is.... alright, you probably know. Billy Vunipola is cleared to play for Saracens against Connacht this weekend. And Munster say they won't take any risks regarding Peter O'Mahony's fitness.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has injury news from Ulster, Leinster and Munster ahead of this weekend's fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from Robbie Henshaw and attack coach Andrew Goodman, who look ahead to Leinster's meeting with Sale - a game you can hear live and exclusive on Saturday's Off The Ball. A new Rugby Australia appointment could lead to Joe Schmidt gettin...

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Bayonne in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to a huge clash away to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. (0.30) Intro  (5.00) Review of Munster v Bayonne (23.25) Star of the Week (26.40) Exeter Chiefs Preview The first twenty minutes of this w...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, who have banned the fan who tugged at the jersey of a Bayonne player on Saturday. We hear from Tadhg Beirne too on that disappointing draw. James Ryan hails the immediate impact of Jacques Nienaber at Leinster following their win at La Rochelle. There's bad news for Connacht regarding Mack Hansen, but coach Colm Tucker...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Leinster, Munster and Ulster ahead of their opening fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup. Ronan O'Gara has his say after his latest one-game ban in France. A youthful Combined Academies squad is to face Italian opposition either side of Christmas. And Antoine Dupont hits back at critics of his Sevens switch.

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht ahead of their Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bordeaux, and we hear from Pete Wilkins regarding some insider knowledge of the Top 14 side. The British & Irish Lions will make history in 2025, with a first visit to Dublin. Plus, Australian rugby is rocked by a major defection to the NRL.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of EPCR measures to protect referees from online abuse ahead of this season's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. We hear from Leinster forward Ryan Baird and Connacht coach Mark Sexton with both provinces featuring in exclusive games this weekend on Off The Ball. Plus, three provinces benefit from a boost in government funding.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you injury news from three provinces ahead of their opening fixtures in this season's Investec Champions Cup. New Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber speaks to OTB for the first time, but there's bad news on the injury front for Ross Byrne. The refereeing appointments for the Six Nations have been revealed. While Joe Schmidt is in the frame for...