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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the refereeing appointments for the games involving Irish sides in the last-16 of the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup.

Nigel Owens has his say on what is, and isn't, a red card offence.

Owen Farrell discusses plans for next year's Lions tour, and social media abuse.

And another Connacht stalwart has committed to the province.

A special episode of the Red 78 this week, as Ruairi O'Hagan, Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes sit down for an in-depth conversation with Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast to talk about the Reds' season, his coaching career and plenty more besides!

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Ireland and Munster back-row Dorothy Wall joined Joe Molloy on tonight's Off The Ball ahead of this weekend's Six Nations' opener with France in Le Mans.

The flanker discussed how the culture has changed within the Ireland squad and why their goal is a top-three finish.

On Tuesday's busy Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the plentiful news from Munster who have signed a replacement out-half for Joey Carbery, but could have already seen Oli Jager play his final game of the season.

New Ulster interim head coach Richie Murphy has longer-term ambitions at the province, where he's been joined by a member of the Ireland coaching staff.

Jacques Nienaber discusses Leinster's reported pursuit of a Wallbies prop.

The Dupont Law is not much longer for this world.

And Eimear Corri speaks to Off The Ball ahead of the Women's Six Nations.

Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty and second row Eimear Corri spoke to Stephen Kisbey-Green at the Abbottstown HPC prior to the start of the Six Nations this weekend.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland captain's run ahead of their Six Nations finale with Scotland.

We hear from captain Peter O'Mahony, who spoke at the Aviva today.

Andy Farrell jumps to the defence of under-fire Conor Murray, and has his say on the Antoine Frisch situation.

Plus, could France be forced into a late change for their date with England.

On a bumper edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team to play Scotland on Super Saturday in the Six Nations.

We hear from Andy Farrell, and his Scottish counterpart Gregor Townsend.

There's interesting team news for France's game with England, which in a roundabout way brings good news for Munster.

Warren Gatland addresses George North's retirement, and whether he tried to convince him to stay.

Rassie Erasmus has been talking about his favourite subject... Ireland.

And we hear from Eddie Jones, who has lofty ambitions for Japan.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of the Ireland U20's must-win game with Scotland at Virgin Media Park. We also hear from Ireland backs coach Ian Keatley.

Ulster have signed a South African winger from the Sharks, who continue to hand out contracts like Smarties.

And George North confirms his international retirement.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from a wounded Ireland camp. We hear from defence coach SImon Easterby, who also addresses the potential capping by France of Antoine Frisch.

Munster have confirmed some big-name visitors for the autumn.

England suffer an injury blow ahead of their final Six Nations outing with France.

A Leinster lock is on his way to South Africa.

And another Irishman joins the Springboks coaching staff.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack delivers the fallout from Saturday's Grand Slam heartbreak in Twickenham.

Scotland make some minor alterations to their squad for this weekend's Six Nations decider at the Aviva.

The latest on Antoine Frisch's call-up for France.

Plus, Warren Gatland assesses Italy, with a wooden spoon staring him in the face.