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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Leinster camp ahead of this season's first outing at Croke Park.

James Lowe describes the 'mutual hate' between Leinster and Munster players, and Robin McBryde reacts to the Ronan Kelleher injury news.

We hear from head coach Simon Easterby and flanker Cormac Izuchukwu ahead of the final game of the Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa.

Dearbhaile Nic A Bháird discusses her long road back to the Ireland women's team.

Players selected for next year's Lions tour are set for a huge windfall.

And there's mixed news for England head coach Steve Borthwick.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Leinster, Munster and Ulster's URC outings this weekend.

We hear from Josh van der Flier and Tadhg Beirne.

There's also the latest on the Emerging Ireland squad in South Africa, and Zac Ward discusses his switch from Sevens to 15s.

Plus, Ronan O'Gara responds to the spat recounted in Jonathan Sexton's new book.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest in the trans-hemispherical war of words between Rieko Ioane and Jonathan Sexton.

Connacht have named their team for tomorrow night's game away to the Scarlets, and we hear from Finlay Bealham and Dwayne Peel on that game.

Plus, another Pumas international has found a new club.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Emerging Ireland's 36-24 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein, and we get immediate reaction from head coach Simon Easterby.

We check in with Linda Djougang ahead of Ireland's second WXV outing in Langley.

Michael Cheika's received a ban from the RFU, and Leicester are not happy.

And Agustin Creevy proves you're never too old for a change of scenery.

Rugby journalist Ali Donnelly joins Ger & Colm as they reflect on Ireland’s historic win over New Zealand in the WXV1 and discuss whether this quality of performance can be sustained long-term.

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of that Emerging Ireland team to face the Pumas tomorrow.

We hear from Munster defence coach Denis Leamy, who responds to Donnacha O'Callaghan's assessment that Munster should be embarrassed by their defeat to Zebre.

There's injury news from Ulster and from Connacht as well today.

Further rule changes could be on the way, if a group of high-profile French referees get their way.

And Michael Cheika's in hot water with the RFU.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to Zebre.

(0.00) Intro, comments

(9.30) Zebre 42-33 Munster review

(32.20) Star of the week

(34.26) Munster v Ospreys preview

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Following Ireland's 29-27 win against reigning world champions New Zealand at the WXV1 in Canada, co-captain Edel McMahon joined Eoin Sheahan on Monday's Off The Ball.

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's incredible bonus point win over New Zealand in the WXV. We hear from Player of the Match Aoife Wafer, captain Edel McMahon, and head coach Scott Bemand.

Jack Conan has been linked with linked with a potential move to France, and there's reaction to the news from Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber.

RG Snyman is on target to make his Leinster debut.

And Stade Français sack their head coach just 4 games into the new Top 14 season.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has a plethora of team news ahead of the weekend's URC action.

We hear from John Hodnett, as Munster put their faith in Tony Butler for their Italian job.

Kok is on familiar ground as Ulster begin their South African double-header.

Finlay Bealham makes a timely return to Connacht action.

And Simon Easterby's forced into yet another alteration to his Emerging Ireland squad.