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It's a very special Saturday edition of Rugby Daily for you, as Susanna Mollen reports back from the Aviva Stadium where Ireland have just beaten Japan 41 - 10 in their first home game of the Quilter Nations series.

Andy Farrell doesn't hide his disappointment in the team's performance and Caelan Doris reflects on his first 80 minutes back after a lengthy shoulder injury!

But the story of the day was Munster's Tom Farrell who, at 32 years of age, became the oldest back to make his Ireland debut. Despite a mixed bag for Ireland, it's all smiles for this Farrell, who breathes a sigh of relief as he finally achieves his life-long dream.

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.

Coming up today, we hear from Ireland captain Caelan Doris ahead of tomorrow's clash with Japan.

The reaction to Munster's Tom Farrell makes a first international appearance at centre,

Rassie Erasmus pours cold water on the tetchy buildup to South Africa against France,

And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby action.

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Colm Boohig was joined by former Irish Rugby player Devin Toner as they travel to places with memories of his career in Irish rugby as they dissect Irelands loss to New Zealand and preview they're upcoming clash with Japan. 

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.

Coming up today, Andy Farrell names a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's clash with Eddie Jones' Japan.

Has the increase in open-play kicking detracted from rugby as a spectacle?

And the IRFU publishes its finding on whether the reduced legal tackle height has made the game safer.

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.

Coming up today, Tadhg Beirne is cleared to play for Ireland in this weekend's Autumn test with Japan.

Brian O'Driscoll outlines the problems in the Irish attack, and where there might be opportunities in recent law changes,

And James Tracy issues a "hold your horses" call on those with fears over the Irish lineout.

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.

Coming up today, the latest from the Ireland camp, with a nervy wait for Tadhg Beirne as he appeals his red card against the All Blacks.

The thoughts of Andy Dunne and Gerry Thornley on the 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field,

And the gloriously petty shadow-boxing between France and South Africa ahead of their clash at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.

Coming up on a bumper pod, Beauden Barrett defends Tadhg Beirne.

Joe Schmidt hits out at English conduct.

And an Ulsterman signs for the Red Bulls.

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Ger Gilroy is joined by Arthur O'Dea and Alan Quinlan to review the weekend and bring you the performance rankings from the world of sport following Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago, the League of Ireland Premier Division final day and Martin O'Neill's first final since 2010

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.

Coming up on a bumper pod, your big preview of Ireland's clash with the All Blacks tomorrow,

There are changes a'coming in the Energia All-Ireland League next season,

And all the team news you need to know from the big internationals this weekend.

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