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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a boost for Toulouse ahead of next week's Investec Champions Cup final.

Munster name their team to face Edinburgh tomorrow night, with good news regarding Jack Crowley and Tom Ahern.

And the eleven souls confirmed to be leaving Connacht at the end of the season.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the very impressive win over Connacht. And the big question - can Munster retain their URC crown?

(0.30) Intro and comments.

(7.10) Connacht review

(27.50) Star of the Week

(31.00) Edinburgh preview

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the officials appointed to oversee the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup finals.

Will Addison headlines a list of nine Ulster players who'll be leaving the province this summer.

An Ireland U20 Grand Slam winner signs his first pro terms at Connacht.

And an ex-Leinster and Ireland centre is forced to retire aged just 30

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has bad news for Andy Farrell from the Ulster camp.

There's mixed news regarding Connacht's back three ahead of their must-win game with the Stormers. We hear from Pete Wilkins regarding their humbling in Limerick.

And the Vunipolas are confirmed to be leaving Saracens.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a permanent head coach appointment at Ulster, with a new Ireland U20 boss also in place for this summer's World U20 Championship.

We hear from Leinster, whose injury burden is easing with the Investec Champions Cup final less than a fortnight away.

Cian Healy explains his recent thawing towards the idea of coaching.

Sam Cane is to call time on his international career.

And French rugby mourns the passing of 'Docteur Pack'

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the 1,000,000th* player committing to Leinster for next season.

There's team news from all four provinces ahead of a big weekend in the URC.

Toulouse centre Santiago Chocobares could miss the Investec Champions Cup final.

And an ex-Munster forward is to return to coaching in France.

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another day of contract extensions and departures at Leinster.

World Rugby is to trial new red card punishments, with three other new laws coming into effect on July 1st.

Antoine Frisch must wait a wee while longer to make his debut for France.

And Billy Vunipola gets a formal warning from the RFU.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest players committing to Leinster for next season.

We hear from Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt on their signing of Leinster prop Ed Byrne.

There's a new Women's Six Nations U20 competition coming this summer.

And Danny Care shuns a move to the South of France in favour of home comforts.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look ahead to Saturday’s big interpro with Connacht at Thomond Park. We talk Antoine Frisch’s imminent departure, RG Snyman’s first start at Thomond and we have a special interview with Jonny Holland, head coach of AIL Champions Cork Consititution.

(0.30) Intro and comments, and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win

(7.00) Antoine Frisch set for Toulon Switch

(14.14) Connacht preview

(30.00) RG Snyman set for first Thomond Start

(38.20) Jonny Holland interview

The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the latest flurry of contract extensions at Leinster, as Max Deegan spurns the chance to join Ulster.

Connacht's options at out-half have thinned even further, with JJ Hanrahan suffering a serious knee injury.

And the very future of the Investec Champions Cup is in doubt.