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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the France camp ahead of their departure for Dublin. And there's an update on the fitness of Gregory Alldritt.
We hear from Mack Hansen and John Fogarty on France's deployment of a 7-1 bench.
Marcus Smith has been sensationally dropped by England for the visit of Italy to Twickenham.
And Rassie Erasmus addresses chatter that Felix Jones was sent to 'spy' on England.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's showdown with France.
We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty on Tadhg Furlong's battle to be fit, plus Mack Hansen on the desire to send Ireland's retiring trio out on a high.
France have injury concerns over an experienced member of their scrum.
Les Bleus have reopened old wounds ahead of their trip to Dublin.
Connacht have a new senior assistant coach.
And we hear from Jamie George as he craves comfort against Italy.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two players moving to IRFU central contracts in the summer.
There's an update on the health of the squad ahead of Saturday's crunch with France.
The FFR have made contact with World Rugby over the discrepancies in the bans of Garry Ringrose and Romain Ntamack.
And could Ronan O'Gara be given a new voice in the La Rochelle coaches room?
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from the three provinces in action in the URC tomorrow.
It's a Soroka family affair for Leinster who welcome Cardiff to the Aviva, and we hear from Leo Cullen.
Ulster centre James Hume outlines the extent of his injury lows as Ulster prepare to entertain the Scarlets.
And Connacht's Paul Boyle provides insight into the challenge posed by Benetton this week.
We hear more from Conor Murray following his decision to retire from international action.
Plus, the latest ins and outs at Leicester.
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On a PACKED edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to the news that Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray are all retiring.
We hear from Murray himself, who still has road to travel on the club front, as well as Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell.
Alan Quinlan and Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis react to the appointment of Clayton McMillan as the next Munster head coach.
There's team news for Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France, including the latest on Tadhg Furlong.
Felix Jones is back in a very familiar job.
A clutch of players are to return to action for Munster tomorrow night in Cork, as Denis Leamy discusses the visit of Edinburgh.
And a France prop is in more trouble with the law.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the appointment of Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from July. There's also a preview of the clash with Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park, as the Reds look to maintain their decent URC form.
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Brian O'Driscoll speaks to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane as Guinness partners with Field of Vision, the pioneers of fan inclusivity, to bring a revolutionary sensory experience to visually impaired fans at this year's Men and Women's Six Nations Championships.
"Thanks to a cutting-edge device which uses a touch-based technology and a bespoke haptic language, visually impaired fans can now feel every tackle, try and kick instantly, as well as knowing precisely where the play is happening on the pitch, transforming the game of rugby."
Brought to you by Guinness and Guinness 0.0.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal.
We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals.
Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff.
Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card.
And English plans to cap a South African-born centre look to have been scuppered.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Garry Ringrose's disciplinary hearing.
Munster count the cost of that ill-fated Ireland 'A' game at Ashton Gate, and we speak to John Ryan.
Pete Wilkins also has injury concerns at Connacht, and he's provided an update on their out-half depth chart with JJ Hanrahan departing.
Rob Russell is back for Leinster, and we hear from their attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal.
And Ma'a Nonu is back in top level rugby at the age of 42.
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In case you missed it, here is episode seven of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our Rugby fans!
In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA.
'Settle In' on Off the Ball brought to you by Guinness 0.0 – Proud Partner of Croke Park Stadium and Proud Partner of the GAA.
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Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show, Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh looked back over the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action.
Former Ireland hooker James Tracy analysed Ireland's scrum performance in Cardiff.
OTB's own Kathleen McNamee helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League game away to Slovenia for the Republic of Ireland.
Plus, Saipan, Leeds and the never-ending downfall of Manchester United were all covered by Ger, Colm and Arthur.
But this morning's Bite first checks in with Tommy Walsh, and his new-found love of padel. Then it's the turn of James Tracy.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you up to date with the Ireland news following an eventful weekend for both the men's sides that were in action.
We have the latest on Garry Ringrose, and hear from Alan Quinlan on the centre's red card challenge in Cardiff.
Ulster have been forced into signing short-term injury cover for their front row.
Two Munster forwards have extended their stays with the province.
Stuart Lancaster is a man in demand.
The latest from France's crisis club, Stade Francais.
And Benetton are to part company with their head coach.
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Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan reviewed the weekend's Six Nations action, including Ireland's nervy win in Wales.
We look back on a weekend when Liverpool moved 11-points clear at the top of the Premier League with Jonathan Wilson.
OTB GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney wraps up the weekend’s Gaelic football action.
But this morning's Breakfast Bite looks back on the OTB 3 inspiring Wales on Saturday, and we take some of Quinny's view of things as well.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tomorrow in Cardiff.
We hear from head coach Simon Easterby, Wales captain Jac Morgan, and Alan Quinlan on the big game.
Gloucester have described the signing of Ross Byrne as a real coup.
Ronan O'Gara gives OTB the latest on rumours he could soon start his international coaching career.
And Mike Prendergast's named a stout Ireland 'A' team that will play in Bristol on Sunday.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash of Wales and Ireland.
We hear from interim head coach Simon Easterby on his decision to pick Dan Sheehan as captain, and the stories linking him with the Wales job.
Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt's also made a raft of changes, and has responded to that Off The Ball Breakfast clip.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend makes minor tweaks for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash.
And a Connacht duo return from injury in tomorrow's friendly with Harlequins.
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Welcome to Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize free sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Seamus Hickey previewed the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action.
Galway hurling great and author Tony Óg Regan talks about his book MVP: Raise Your Game. Unlock Your Potential and shares tips on being the best version of yourself.
Tony Evans joined us after Liverpool dropped two more points in the Premier League title race.
And we spoke to Welsh legend Mike Phillips and former Ireland hooker Mike Sherry ahead of Saturday's Six Nations test with Wales.
And it's there we take our Bite, as Phillips gives us his view on the departure of Warren Gatland, and Sherry provides live reaction to the Ireland team being named.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential move to the English Premiership for Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne.
We hear from Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw on this week's Six Nations clash with Wales.
Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since leaving the Wales head coach's job.
Michael Cheika has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Joe Schmidt in Australia's top job.
And a two-time Champions Cup winner with La Rochelle is forced to retire.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the win over Scarlets, Gavin Coombes' good run of form, Ireland's clash with Wales and more.
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Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.
This morning on the show, Tom English looked back on Celtic's heartbreaking exit from the Champions League.
We began our look ahead to the League of Ireland weekend with former goalkeeper Barry Murphy.
And we were also joined by writer Sam Peters, author of Concussed: Sports Uncomfortable Truth, joins Ger & Colm to take a deep dive into the issue of concussion in rugby.
And it's with rugby we take this morning's bite, looking ahead to the Calcutta Cup clash of England and Scotland with the BBC's Tom English, followed by a snippet of that chat with Sam Peters.
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