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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news for Friday's clash of Ireland and the Pumas at the Aviva.
We hear from head coach Andy Farrell as he explains his selection, and Cian Healy on equalling Brian O'Driscoll's caps record.
Connacht man Santiago Cordero is missing from the Argentina panel for Friday's game.
Warren Gatland's made changes to his Wales team as they look to break their losing streak.
Keith Wood's son has joined Munster's Academy.
Worcester and Wasps claw closer to resurrection.
And a player in New Zealand has been hit with a 4-year doping ban.
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Argentine rugby legend Gus Pichot joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on Off The Ball Breakfast today.
In Dublin for a World Rugby Meeting of Council at which a new Chair will be elected, Pichot, who ran unsuccessfully for the position in 2020, explained to us where he believes the sport is failing in terms of reaching new markets and how these issues can be resolved.
Principally, he believes that the sport's established forces must look beyond their own primary interests and consider how a serious attempt to bridge the gap between rugby's haves and have-nots must be made if the game is to thrive.
This is only one small part of what was a wide-ranging interview. It will be streamed live on the Off The Ball YouTube channel from 9AM on Thursday morning, or is available on demand NOW to all Off The Ball subscribers.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from a wounded Ireland camp ahead of Friday's test with Argentina.
We hear from winger Mack Hansen on where and how Ireland must improve, and we also check in with Pumas attack coach Kenny Lynn and their lock Juan Martin Gonzalez.
Springboks scrum-half Cobus Reinach sings the praises of their attack coach Tony Brown, while Tommy Freeman leaps to the defence of his England head coach Steve Borthwick.
All Blacks forward Wallace Sititi on Sam Cane's absence from their test with France.
Marc Lievremont's brush with death.
And European finals weekend is returning to France.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury news stemming from Ireland's ten-point defeat to the All Blacks on Friday night, with one position in particular giving Andy Farrell concern.
We hear with Ireland's new Head of Athletic Performance Aled Walters, and how he doesn't want to 'crash' the Irish car.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland discusses his future as the principality continue to make unwanted history.
Rassie Erasmus sings the praises of Makazole Mapimpi ahead of a showdown with a "desperate" England.
And there's news of significant support for World Rugby chair candidate, Abdel Benazzi.
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Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster to this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show...
The weekend's performance rankings.
Eoin Doyle on Drogheda's FAI Cup final win and the weekend's Premier League
Former All Blacks fly-half Colin Slade on their win over Ireland at the Aviva on Friday night.
And today's Breakfast Bite also takes you back to Friday, with Alan Quinlan pondering whether an ageing Ireland team were guilty of being too cocky against New Zealand.
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On a special edition of Rugby Daily from the Aviva Stadium, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction from Ireland's defeat to the All Blacks.
We hear from Andy Farrell on where Ireland must improve, and Caelan Doris on the period of the game that cost Ireland.
Scott Barrett on his flashpoint with Joe McCarthy, and Scott Robertson on the biggest win of his coaching career.
Plus, news from the Springboks, Scotland and Wales ahead of their Sunday outings.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow night's test with the All Blacks.
We hear from captain Caelan Doris on whether revenge is a motivator for tomorrow's game, and how his psychology degree influences his brand of leadership.
Andy Farrell defends the deployment of his old guard, and young gun Jack Crowley.
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt hands a debut to their $5m man.
Makazole Mapimpi makes frank World Cup admission.
Tongan-born tighthead to make France debut against Japan.
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On this week's episode of the Red 78 with Alan Quinlan, Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan:
(0.00) Intro and comments
(4.00) Munster v All Blacks XV lookback
(18.00) Head coach chat
(27.20) Star of the week
(29.00) Eimear Considine retires
(31.40) Ireland v New Zealand preview
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets facetime with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, as he named his team for Friday's test with Ireland at the Aviva.
We also hear from Andy Farrell, who is without Tadhg Furlong for Friday night, and perhaps longer.
Steve Borthwick addresses the Danny Care/Eddie Jones controversy, and the criticism of his treatment of Marcus Smith.
And a highly-rated France U20 international is focusing on making his professional name in New Zealand.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from both the Ireland and All Blacks camps ahead of Friday night's massive test at the Aviva.
Joe McCarthy talks World Cup heartache, and a restructured New Zealand second row after some big name retirements.
Jason Holland rules himself out of the running for the Munster job, and gives his insight to the threats posed by Ireland, and what Damian McKenzie brings to the party on Friday night.
Eimear Considine Ryan has announced her retirement from rugby.
A former Ireland centre is found guilty of stealing more than €500,000 from Bank of Ireland Private Bank.
Leinster pay tribute to departing head coach Tania Rosser, and reveal plans for the women's team to go professional.
An Irish coach is extending his stay in France, but Paddy Jackson's season looks to be over.
Jonny Hill learns of his ban for allegedly assaulting a fan + Chandler Cunningham-South on England closing out games.
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On Monday's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on Bundee Aki's future.
We hear from new Ireland attack coach Andrew Goodman ahead of Friday's test with the All Blacks, and there's injury news from both camps.
Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby.
The current Wallabies camp has leapt to the defence of Eddie Jones, following his portrayal in Danny Care's new book.
Rocky Elsom has fled Ireland, as the Gardai intend to execute an international arrest warrant for the former Leinster flanker.
And a former Scotland captain has pled guilty to charges of domestic abuse.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details on Jonathan Sexton's involvement with the Ireland squad ahead of next week's autumn opener with the All Blacks.
Simon Easterby gives an insight into Sexton's impact on the current crop of no.10s, and on the Emerging Ireland cohort looking to win senior caps this month.
Ronan O'Gara responds to stories linking him with the Munster vacancy.
The All Blacks XV named to play Munster at Thomond Park contains five players with senior caps.
Jamie George on the Haka, as Joe Marler rows back on his 'binned' comment.
And the shortlists are revealed for the Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Player of the Year awards.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster whose head of rugby operations Ian Costello provided the latest on their hunt for a Graham Rowntree replacement.
Munster have also named their team to face that All Blacks XV at Thomond Park.
We hear from Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby regarding their mini injury crisis at hooker, and how they've been inspired this week by the tales that inspired the movie 'Alive'.
Scott Robertson has responded to Joe Marler's Haka comments, and he's also named the team to face England.
Scotland have also shown their hand for their first autumn test against Fiji.
And a Wales prop goes public with a heart condition.
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On this episode of the Red78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Graham Rowntree's departure as head coach, and to discuss who may take over.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the storm whipped up by England prop Joe Marler's thoughts on the Haka. An All Blacks legend weighs in on Marler's opinion (and haircut).
We have the latest from the All Blacks camp as their senior side prepare for England, and the All Blacks try-scorer parachuted into the XV squad that will play Munster.
Rassie Erasmus discusses potentially coaching an international team other than South Africa.
And David Campese gives his frank Joe Schmidt opinion.
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Following this morning's breaking news that Munster Rugby have parted company with Head Coach Graham Rowntree, club legend Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on the line to bring us his initial reaction.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that bombshell news of a change at the top for Munster.
Connacht have tied their captain down with a new three year deal.
France have named their third different captain of 2024.
Toulouse secure the services of Ange Capuozzo with a new lengthy contract.
Plus, we hear from All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan ahead of their Northern Hemisphere stretch, which includes that Friday night date with Ireland.
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On a bumper Friday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the stories linking Bundee Aki with a money-spinning move to France.
Lynne Cantwell's capped an excellent month for her personally, with a new role at the IRFU.
And there's team news from each of the four provinces ahead of their last URC outings before the international window.
Plus, Leo Cullen discusses his potential new contract, and Jonathan Sexton perhaps working with Ireland.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the World Cup potentially heading to the Middle East.
The Sharks have named a Springbok-laden side to play Munster in Durban on Saturday, with one surprising positional switch.
We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on the day that they announced a former player as their new Player Development Manager.
Ulster's Marcus Rea talks ahead of their trip to Cardiff.
And New Zealand look to have won a tug-o-war for one of France's hottest prospects.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you through the Ireland squad named today for November's internationals, and we hear from the country's new captain - Caelan Doris.
Could Jonathan Sexton be joining the Ireland coaching staff?
Connacht lay out their 10-year Vision & Strategy document.
The son of an ex-Ireland international is in the latest France squad, along with a certain Olympic gold medal winner.
Ireland aren't the only team changing captain for November.
And could the Lions boldly go where they haven't ventured since 1936?
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