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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news from Leinster and Connacht ahead of this weekend's away trips for both provinces.

Oli Jager's destination now appears certain.

And the Wallabies could be losing one of their few genuine stars to the NRL.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the sad news of Andrew Conway's immediate retirement.

Oli Jager looks set to return to Ireland having given his notice at the Crusaders.

Ulster and Munster name their teams for their interpro derby, with plenty of Ireland internationals back in the fold.

And Scotland scrum-half Ali Price makes a move in the national interest.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Springbok legend's retirement. Bongi Mbonambi has strong words for England following the racism row that almost cost him at World Cup final place.

Wayne Barnes reveals the extent of the abuse he's received in the wake of the World Cup final. Plus, Fabien Galthié speaks for the first time since France's World Cup exit.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, where Graham Rowntree has provided injury updates on RG Snyman and Joey Carbery. We also get his assessment of Ulster.

Plus, Eddie Jones rows back on his own claims that he'll be back in work "very shortly".

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on an impressive win over the Dragons in Musgrave Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of Friday’s clash with Ulster and plenty more.

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.

(0.30) Intro
(4.10) Review of Munster v Dragons
(20.28) Star of the Week
(24.06) Ulster Preview
(39.14) RG Snyman injury, Jean Kleyn departure?
(44.28) Who is Munster’s next talisman going to be?

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest injury to befall RG Snyman, while two of his international teammates appear destined for France in the summer.

We hear from Sean O'Brien as Leinster's Ireland contingent return to the fold, and Pete Wilkins aims to address Connacht's away from having made the Sportsground a fortress.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's response to talk linking him with a Lions gig.

There's bad news for Joey Carbery and Munster as a former Cork hurling star awaits the provincial debut.

Jack Carty's back for Connacht, and Ulster make a host of changes for tomorrow's derby in Galway.

Plus, Sam Cane's off to Japan as his former All Blacks coach lands a dig on New Zealand Rugby.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to what David Humphreys might bring to the IRFU Performance Director role, Eddie Jones on his departure from Australian job and Wayne Barnes calls time on career.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new big cheese at the IRFU. Keith Wood also offers an interesting Lions coaching ticket, and a Leinster player is off to France.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Eddie Jones' resignation as Wallabies head coach.

Andy Farrell's been recommended for the Lions job by the highest source possible.

We've injury news from Munster, Ulster and Connacht with bad news for Joey Carbery.

Plus an England stalwart calls time on their international career.