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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Emerging Ireland squad that will tour South Africa next month.

We hear from its head coach Simon Easterby on Zac Ward, Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast.

It's a doubly good day for Ulster's Harry Sheridan.

Joey Carbery's injury fears confirmed.

And Rassie Eramus' rebuke for injured Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mgomezulu.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an interim appointment as Ireland head coach.

Scott Bemand has included four uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the WXV1.

An Ulster stalwart fends off French interest to sign a new contract, but injuries are mounting up at the province.

And Tadhg Beirne is officially the Munster captain.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster ahead of their URC season-opener with Connacht, which includes very welcome news regarding Jean Kleyn.

We hear from Jack Conan and Robin McBryde as Leinster gear up for a trip to Edinburgh.

There's a new captain at Connacht.

Joey Carbery's injury nightmare follows him to France.

And the latest on the arrest of Racing winger Vinaya Habosi.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland women's camp ahead of tomorrow's 150th anniversary test with the Wallaroos - we hear from Enya Breen, Hugh Hogan and Scott Bemand.

The URC reacts to talk it could merge with Premiership Rugby

We hear from new Leinster captain Caelan Doris.

And an Ireland Sevens star is given his first start for Ulster.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has mixed news on the injury front for Leinster, with the start of the URC season just over a week away.

The Springboks have opted to rest a host of front line players for their Rugby Championship trip to Argentina.

We hear from Fiona Hayes ahead of Ireland's one-off test with Australia, and how they can compete with the WXV big guns.

A former Leinster flanker has secured a move to the Premiership.

And Scottish Rugby has a new CEO.

Munster & UL Bohs head coach Fiona Hayes joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland prepare for a test against Australia in Belfast this weekend before heading to Canada to take on the world's best in WXV1.

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok receiving a doping ban.

Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa has been confirmed.

Michael Cheika has his say on the future of the Wallabies.

Hugo Auradou returns to training with Pau, despite the charges he faces in Argentina.

And RFU to lay off staff despite £100m Twickenham deal.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the new English rugby partnership, and we hear from Performance Director Conor O'Shea.

Eimear Considine outlines her route back to the Ireland squad.

Plus the French players accused of rape in Argentina are allowed home.

Ireland and Munster fullback Eimear Considine joined Eoin Sheahan as she recovered from her ACL injury to make it back into the Ireland squad for their upcoming WXV1 campaign.

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a SA Rugby apology to their counterparts from New Zealand.

We hear from Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, and Cliodhna Moloney, as Ireland gather ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and the WXV1.

Plus, good news aplenty on the injury front for Munster as the new season draws nearer.