The Heineken Champions Cup is back on OTB Sports this week, with live commentary on Sunday December 13th of Munster v Harlequins and Racing 92 v Connacht.  We spoke to coaches and players from all four provinces, as well as some notable opponents, as we begin the countdown to the opening weekend of the new-look European season.  We speak to:  Munster head coach Johann van Graan (00:00)  Munster centre Damian de Allende (13:20)  Clermont Auvergne's Fritz Lee (22:16)  Connacht head coach Andy Friend (30:50)  Connacht captain Jarrad Butler (39:37)  Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam ( 48:41)  Leinster head coach Leo Cullen (58:54)  Leinster centre Garry Ringrose (1:10:28)  Ulster head coach Dan McFarland (1:23:37)  Ulster flanker Sean Reidy (1:34:43)  @vodafoneireland #TeamOfUs

Heineken Champions Cup preview | OTB speaks to all four provinces

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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. 

Rugby Daily | Etzebeth accuses Ireland of World Cup arrogance, Schmidt's Ireland envy, Celtic Challenge expands

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a great win for the Reds against the Lions to make it two wins out of two in South Africa. And congratulations are in order for Fiona after guiding UL Bohemains to the AIL title! (0.30) Intro and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win! (5.40) Comments (9.40) Lions v Munster (28.29) Star of the week 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. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Connacht stalwart's retirement.  An Ireland player has been nominated for Women's 6 Nations player of the tournament.  And Qatar are promising big bucks if they are awarded the Nations Championship.

Rugby Daily | Connacht stalwart retires, Wafer honoured, Qatar bid for Nations Championship

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a timely fitness boost for Leinster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton.  A new centre is heading Connacht's way this summer.  And Billy Vunipola to escape serious punishment having been tasered by police in Majorca. 

Rugby Daily | Leinster injury boost, Connacht centre signing, Vunipola tasered in Majorca

Former Ireland back-row, Anna Caplice joined Ger and Eoin on Off The Ball Breakfast to speak about Ireland's successful Six Nations campaign and the importance of the AIL.  Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Heineken Champions Cup preview | OTB speaks to all four provinces

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