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Following this morning's breaking news that Munster Rugby have parted company with Head Coach Graham Rowntree, club legend Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on the line to bring us his initial reaction.

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that bombshell news of a change at the top for Munster.

Connacht have tied their captain down with a new three year deal.

France have named their third different captain of 2024.

Toulouse secure the services of Ange Capuozzo with a new lengthy contract.

Plus, we hear from All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan ahead of their Northern Hemisphere stretch, which includes that Friday night date with Ireland.

On a bumper Friday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the stories linking Bundee Aki with a money-spinning move to France.

Lynne Cantwell's capped an excellent month for her personally, with a new role at the IRFU.

And there's team news from each of the four provinces ahead of their last URC outings before the international window.

Plus, Leo Cullen discusses his potential new contract, and Jonathan Sexton perhaps working with Ireland.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the World Cup potentially heading to the Middle East.

The Sharks have named a Springbok-laden side to play Munster in Durban on Saturday, with one surprising positional switch.

We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on the day that they announced a former player as their new Player Development Manager.

Ulster's Marcus Rea talks ahead of their trip to Cardiff.

And New Zealand look to have won a tug-o-war for one of France's hottest prospects.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you through the Ireland squad named today for November's internationals, and we hear from the country's new captain - Caelan Doris.

Could Jonathan Sexton be joining the Ireland coaching staff?

Connacht lay out their 10-year Vision & Strategy document.

The son of an ex-Ireland international is in the latest France squad, along with a certain Olympic gold medal winner.

Ireland aren't the only team changing captain for November.

And could the Lions boldly go where they haven't ventured since 1936?

On this week's episode of the Red78 on Off The Ball with Ruairi O'Hagan, and Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes, we discuss the defeat to the Stormers and look ahead to the clash with the Sharks.

(0.00) Intro and comments

(3.50) Stormers review

(26.39) Star of the Week

(28.03) Sharks preview

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Women's World Cup fixtures announced, Jacques Nienaber clarifies comments on future, reaction to Leo Cullen's contract extension and who does James Treacy want in Ireland's squad for upcoming Autumn internationals?

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update from Munster following their defeat to the DHL Stormers.

Leinster's latest injury bulletin contains troubling news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman ahead of their game with the Emirates Lions at the Aviva. Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen also has some complimentary words for Leo Cullen's side.

There's French interest in a Leinster out-half.

And two uncapped players named in Wales' 35-man autumn panel.

On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the official IRFU stance on the proposed 20-minute red card rule.

Connacht and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow's URC interpro in Galway, and there's potentially worrying news for Andy Farrell.

Munster make five changes for their Cape Town excursion.

Ireland's women learn of their World Cup pool opponents.

Could Eddie Jordan rescue London Irish?

And Sene Naoupu earns a plum new job back in New Zealand.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ulster team news ahead of their URC fixture with the Ospreys. We hear from assistant coach Dan Soper for the latest on their injured hookers, and Harry Sheridan on wanting to impress the Ireland staff.

Eve Higgins speaks to Off The Ball ahead of this evening's Women's World Cup draw.

And another Welsh stalwart decides to call time on their international career.