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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a double blow to Scotland's Six Nations hopes.

We also get the Leinster view of their Investec Champions Cup draw to play Harlequins.

Yet another frontline Munster player succumbs to injury.

And Pete Wilkins on Connacht's familiar route to a potential Challenge Cup final.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the all-important team news for Munster and Leinster's final pool fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup.

We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on his decision to start Garry Ringrose on the wing against Bath.

Conor Murray on the enmity that's built up between Munster and Northampton.

Plus, Munster are making a move for an England international centre.

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Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy joined Colm on hosting duties this morning, with Andy Mitten reflecting on Amad Diallo's win over Southampton in the Premier League.

Nathan was at Ipswich-Brighton last night and gave his view of the Irish performances on show at Portman Road.

And we speak to Peter Ryan - talented hurler turned Paralympic cyclist.

But this morning's Breakfast Bite gives you a sample of this morning's rugby coverage - first, Ronan O'Gara reflects on La Rochelle's defeat to Leinster, and then Alan Quinlan gives his view of the Ireland Six Nations squad.

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

 Coming up today, the team news from the Irish provinces ahead of their final pool games in this season's European competition.

 The case FOR Jacques Nienaber's style - from one of his former players at Munster.

 And what to watch this weekend - I'll set your rugby calendar later in the pod.

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news from Ulster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs. We also hear from prop Eric O'Sullivan in the week he extended his stay at the province.

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins keeps changes to a minimum for their Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff.

And Les Kiss appears to rule himself out of potentially replacing Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach later this year.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack tells you who's in, and who's out, of Simon Easterby's squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

There's a recall after five-and-a-bit years to the France squad for Leinster's Rabah Slimani.

We hear from Gregor Townsend who has named two uncapped players in his Scotland squad.

Ulster have formalised the return to the province of a former player, as two more of their current squad extend their stays. Plus, we hear from Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy on what needs doing against Exeter.

Plus, the 'Hail Mary' call that's brought Michael Hooper out of retirement in Japan.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup, and to look ahead to a massive clash with old rivals Northampton. 

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Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.

This morning, Gavin Cooney looked back on an important night in the Premier League.

With Simon Easterby naming his Ireland Six Nations squad this afternoon, Matchsense's Derek McNamara assessed the runners and riders for inclusion.

And Marty Duffy gives the referee's view of the new Gaelic football rules.

But this morning's Breakfast Bite takes us back to the morning papers where Ger, Adrian and Arthur discuss Maro Itoje's chances of the Lions captaincy, the unique edge that comes with Wales fixtures, and their early predictions for this season's Six Nations.

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of a massive boost for both Leinster and Ireland. And we hear from James Ryan ahead of their meeting with Bath,

Ian Costello provides Richie with an update on their head coach's vacancy ahead of their Investec Champions Cup trip to Northampton - a game you can hear live an exclusive on Saturday's Off The Ball. Conor Murray also shares the latest on his future.

Neil Doak has named his Ireland squad for the U20 Six Nations.

And Steve Borthwick explains his decision to switch up the England captaincy.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to yesterday's pulsating Investec Champions Cup clash of La Rochelle and Leinster.

We hear from both head coaches - Leo Cullen and Ronan O'Gara.

Richie has the latest on Peter O'Mahony's fitness ahead of Munster's trip to Franklin's Gardens, a game you can hear live and exclusive on Off The Ball.

Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his Six Nations squad, which does not include some experienced and notable names.

The IRFU have taken another step towards building front row depth across the country.

And a former Cheetahs prop is murdered in South Africa.