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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Munster wanting compensation for RG Snyman's latest injury, plus there's interest in the injury-prone lock's signature. Connacht reveal their travelling party for their URC games in South Africa, and it's notable for who isn't included. Plus, the latest edition of the Eddie Jones Job Spot.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news from Leinster and Connacht ahead of this weekend's away trips for both provinces. Oli Jager's destination now appears certain. And the Wallabies could be losing one of their few genuine stars to the NRL.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the sad news of Andrew Conway's immediate retirement. Oli Jager looks set to return to Ireland having given his notice at the Crusaders. Ulster and Munster name their teams for their interpro derby, with plenty of Ireland internationals back in the fold. And Scotland scrum-half Ali Price makes a move in the national interest.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Springbok legend's retirement. Bongi Mbonambi has strong words for England following the racism row that almost cost him at World Cup final place. Wayne Barnes reveals the extent of the abuse he's received in the wake of the World Cup final. Plus, Fabien Galthié speaks for the first time since France's World Cup exit.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, where Graham Rowntree has provided injury updates on RG Snyman and Joey Carbery. We also get his assessment of Ulster. Plus, Eddie Jones rows back on his own claims that he'll be back in work "very shortly".
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on an impressive win over the Dragons in Musgrave Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of Friday’s clash with Ulster and plenty more. 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 . (0.30) Intro (4.10) Review of Munster v Dragons (20.28) Star of the Week...
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest injury to befall RG Snyman, while two of his international teammates appear destined for France in the summer. We hear from Sean O'Brien as Leinster's Ireland contingent return to the fold, and Pete Wilkins aims to address Connacht's away from having made the Sportsground a fortress.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's response to talk linking him with a Lions gig. There's bad news for Joey Carbery and Munster as a former Cork hurling star awaits the provincial debut. Jack Carty's back for Connacht, and Ulster make a host of changes for tomorrow's derby in Galway. Plus, Sam Cane's off to Japan as his former All Blacks coach lands a dig on New Zealand Rugby.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to what David Humphreys might bring to the IRFU Performance Director role, Eddie Jones on his departure from Australian job and Wayne Barnes calls time on career.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new big cheese at the IRFU. Keith Wood also offers an interesting Lions coaching ticket, and a Leinster player is off to France.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Eddie Jones' resignation as Wallabies head coach. Andy Farrell's been recommended for the Lions job by the highest source possible. We've injury news from Munster, Ulster and Connacht with bad news for Joey Carbery. Plus an England stalwart calls time on their international career.
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins addressed the media after two good performances over the last two weeks set them up nicely ahead of their interpro with Ulster this weekend. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
A brand new season of The Red 78 kicks off with Alan Quinlan back in the hotseat, joined by newcomers Fiona Hayes and Ruairí O’Hagan to talk all things Munster Rugby every Tuesday - 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. (0.00) Intro (05.00) Recap of Munster’s win over Benetton __________________________________ (22.19) Fiona and Alan’s Star of the Week (27.33)...
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Bundee Aki's contract extension. There's team news galore ahead of another packed weekend of URC action. Eddie Jones is "pissed off" with the current situation in Australian Rugby. And Felipe Contepomi reveals who he believes are the best team in the world.... still.
In Thursday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's World Cup final. We hear from Jacques Nienaber, Siya Kolisi, Sam Cane and Ian Foster. The RFU come out swinging against the decision to clear Bongi Mbonambi. Ireland name their team to play Spain in the WXV. Plus, those Eddie Jones rumours have cropped up yet again Down Under.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the Bongi Mbonambi case. We hear from Willie Le Roux on his England celebrations and a tribute to the departing Felix Jones. England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell rally around Tom Curry as the flanker is picked for tomorrow's World Cup bronze medal match. Leigh Halfpenny announces his international retirement. And Munster add some road-tested quality to their academy.
Leinster backs coach Andrew Goodman spoke to the media ahead of their clash with The Sharks in the URC this weekend, he also discussed the changes to the rugby calendar. Off The Ball Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Leinster's Jordan Larmour spoke to the media about last weekend's loss to Glasgow in the URC and ahead of hosting The Sharks on Saturday afternoon. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down the announced changes to the World Cup structure, its draw time and the new international calendar. Bongi Mbonambi's trouble may not be stemming from the incident we all presumed. And we hear from Leinster coach Andrew Goodman following news of a further injury blow to Cian Healy.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the refereeing appointments for the last two matches at the World Cup. World Rugby are looking into the alleged discriminatory language used by Bongi Mbonambi in Saturday's semi-final win over England. Plus, we hear from Pete Wilkins and Leo Cullen after the opening weekend of the URC.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news ahead of tonight's Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We hear from Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen ahead of the showdown in Saint-Denis. The Springboks have had to respond to death threats sent to Cobus Reinach ahead of their semi-final with England. And a hale and hearty welcome back from injury to both Will Addison and Andrew Conway this weekend.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Saturday's World Cup semi-final clash of England and the Springboks. We hear from Owen Farrell, Steve Borthwick, Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi. The All Blacks can't stop name-checking Ireland, plus ex-Leinster man Felipe Contepomi plots another shock Pumas win. And the Ireland team to play Colombia in the WXV is in, and shows three changes.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Handre Pollard ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England. There's also insight from the English camp with Ollie Chessum. One Irish legend pays tribute to another, as Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Johnny Sexton's career. And Will Greenwood identifies his key moment from New Zealand's win over Ireland last weekend.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack delivers news of Keith Earls' immediate retirement. We hear from Eddie Jones on his plans to stay in the Wallabies job. But Fiji are yet again on the hunt for a new head coach. All that, plus a change in URC format and team news from Connacht and Ulster ahead of their opening weekend fixtures.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction worth hearing from Saturday's pulsating World Cup quarter-finals. We hear from Jack Conan, Iain Henderson, Jason Ryan, Dane Coles and Rassie Erasmus. Plus, the URC is back this weekend (we know!) and we've updates from Munster and Connacht, and hear from the latter's head coach Pete Wilkins.
Jonathan Sexton & Andy Farrell spoke to the press after Ireland's 24-28 loss to the All Blacks. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the key updates from Ireland's captain's run ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown with the All Blacks. We hear from Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Mike Catt. Antoine Dupont is back for France, but Handre Pollard misses out on a starting berth for the Springboks. And Steve Borthwick is determined to make Marcus Smith at full-back a thing.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, as well as outside backs Will Jordan and Leicester Fainga'anuku addressed the media a day before the quarter final with Ireland. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan & Mike Catt spoke to the media following Ireland's Captain's Run before their quarterfinal clash vs. New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.
