Alan Quinlan joined Friday's OTB AM to discuss the issue of brain trauma in rugby, in light of the sad news this week regarding a number of players who are suffering from early signs of dementia.  Quinlan discussed the strides the game has made already to improve player welfare and the need to constantly educate everyone in rugby about the dangers of concussion.  He also gave his take on the four provinces who are competing in the Champions Cup this weekend.  OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 am every morning!  If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe, rate and review the podcast - we'd really appreciate it.  Get in touch with OTB AM on¬†twitter, via email¬†(am@offtheball.com) or on Whatsapp at 087 9 180 180.

Alan Quinlan | Brain trauma in Rugby | Champions Cup preview

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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.

Rugby Daily | Ireland international commits to Leinster, Cardiff boss hails Byrne signing, new Women's Six Nations U20 competition

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) Antoine Frisch set for Toulon Switch (14.14) Connacht preview (30.00) RG Snyman set for first Thomond Start (38.20) Jonny Holland interview 
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The Red 78 Unlocked: Connacht preview, Frisch set for Munster exit, Jonny Holland interview | Ep.96

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. 

Rugby Daily | Deegan says 'no' to Ulster, Connacht's Hanrahan blow, Champions Cup future in peril

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. 

Rugby Daily | Keenan & Ringrose miss Croke Park showdown, Saints missing key players, Vunipola speaks

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. 

Alan Quinlan | Brain trauma in Rugby | Champions Cup preview

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