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Gregor Paul | The All Blacks' forced revolution, Steve Hansen's mind games and Irish struggles

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Six Nations finale against Scotland. We hear from head coach Scott Bemand and co-captain Sam Monaghan on 'turning the page' from their humbling at Twickenham.  Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has offered an update on long-term absentee Jean Kleyn.  And Fabien Galthié has revealed his plans for Antoine Frisch. 

Rugby Daily | Rowntree's Kleyn update, Galthié reveals Frisch plans, Bemand turns the page on England thrashing

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of an injury boost for Connacht as they target a URC playoff.  We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen after their trimming at the hands of the Lions.  And it's a double dose of Friday night lights for Ireland this autumn. 

Rugby Daily | Hansen boost for Connacht, Cullen's assessment of Lions mauling, Friday night lights for Ireland

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily  Coming up...  O'Gara takes his booing on the chin,  We have all the team news ahead of a big weekend of action for the Irish sides in the URC  And Leinster's Croke Park date, much like a Taylor Swift concert, is a sell out.

Rugby Daily - O'Gara not bothered by boos, Bemand changing the culture and Croke Park sell out

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations game away to England.  We hear from Jamison Gibson-Park as Leinster confirm they're moving out of the RDS for next year.  Leinster dominate the nominations for Investec Player Of The Year. And Ulster are depleted by injury for tomorrow's visit of Cardiff.

Rugby Daily | 2 changes for women's England test, Leinster's Nowlan Park 'no', Champions Cup player of the tournament nominees

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Gregor Paul | The All Blacks' forced revolution, Steve Hansen's mind games and Irish struggles

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