Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the defeat to Bordeaux in France, and to look ahead to the huge clash with the Bulls this weekend

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On this morning's show, Will Greenwood joined Ger and Paddy Andrew to talk Leinster's domination in the Champions Cup, and also the news that All Black centre Rieko Ioane will be replacing their other All Black centre Jordie Barrett.

And with the start of the provincial hurling championships, Tipp legend Nicky English previewed what could happen down in Munster this season.

Can Limerick continue their dominance or are the Premier waiting in ambush on Sunday?

And with Babs Keating turning 81 today, English recalls his earliest and fondest memories of the Tipp legend.

But today's Bite begins with Greenwood saying that he was quite fond of Ioane's silver tongue.

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you a year's worth of news in one tasty morsel.

There's reaction to Leinster's bombshell signing of Rieko Ioane + to that of Pete Wilkins' departure from the Connacht job.

A recent U20 Grand Slam-winner has retired at the age of just 23.

The Wallabies look poised to appoint their successor to Joe Schmidt.

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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan gave us his immediate reaction to a massive morning in Irish rugby with another All Blacks superstar to join Leinster, and Connacht's head coach exiting stage left.

OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney began our preview of the weekend's action.

Denis Walsh talks hurling.

And we're joined in studio by Irish MMA star Paul Hughes.

But this morning's Bite starts with Quinny, as he reacts to a huge morning in Irish rugby, and then Tommy introduces us to our nearest, youngest GAA pundit.

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of an increase to the provinces of their contributions towards central contracts.

There's mixed injury news from Ulster ahead of their interpro with Leinster.

We hear from a frustrated Ian Costello ahead of Munster's date with the Vodacom Bulls at Thomond Park.

Cullie Tucker joins us from the Western Cape where Connacht are preparing for the DHL Stormers.

And an All Blacks mainstay is cutting short his international career for the riches of Japan.

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On this morning's show, James Tracy joined Ger and Colm to look back at Leinster's annihilation of Glasgow Warriors in the Champions Cup last Friday.

And is Rory McIlroy's long awaited major success a good omen for Leo Cullen's side in Europe this season?

Everton have completely turned their fortunes under the tenure of David Moyes. One of the first things the Scot did was install Republic of Ireland defender Jake O'Brien in to the team.

The Corkman has excelled at right-back and played Ireland's last game with Bulgaria in central defence. He joined Ger and Colm to look back on the season so far.

And today's Bite begins with James Tracy recalling the rollercoaster of emotions we all went through whilst watching McIlroy complete his coveted Grand Slam.

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from the Leinster camp after they put Glasgow to the sword in the Investec Champions Cup.

We hear from Jacques Nienaber and Joe McCarthy as Leinster attentions turn to Ulster in the URC.

Connacht's Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Racing has come with added cost.

Eben Etzebeth scotches retirement talk.

And Ireland lick their wounds after a second half mauling at the hands of England in the W6N.

Meghann Scully speaks with Ireland captain Amee-Leigh Costigan, centre Eve Higgins and number 8 Brittany Hogan following their 'deflating' and 'frustrating' second half defeat to England; a game which sat at 5-7 at half time!

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Munster and Connacht team news ahead of their respective EPCR quarter-finals tomorrow.

Alex Nankivell is back for Munster, while Racing have made wholesale changes for their trip to Galway to play Connacht in the Challenge Cup.

We hear from Stacey Flood as Ireland put the finishing touches to their preparations with England visiting Cork in the W6N.

A surprising name has emerged as favourite for the Wales job.

And the Waratahs score a contender for try of the year.

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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan and Hannah O'Connor helped us preview the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action, which includes our live game tomorrow - Bordeaux v Munster. Alan and Hannah also looked ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with England in Cork.

Maurice Brosnan joined us to preview the weekend's GAA action.

And Daniel Harris reviewed another error-strewn outing for Andre Onana and Manchester United in the Europa League.

But this morning's Bite takes in Hannah & Alan previewing Munster's second trip to France in as many weeks, and then we check in with Maurice who has some existential questions regarding Gaelic football's new rules.

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