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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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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. 

Rugby Daily | Lawes talks Croke Park, Wallaroos for Kingspan, Connacht sign ex-Ulster hooker

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an expanded Celtic Challenge.  Eben Etzebeth accuses Ireland of arrogance at last year's World Cup.  And Joe Schmidt highlights the one area of the Irish game of which he's envious. 

Alan Quinlan | 'The Munster WhatsApp was popping' | Connacht anger | URC preview

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