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Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship action which saw Connacht, Leinster and Munster progress to the URC semifinals while Ulster put in a disappointing performance. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we have news of Greg McWilliams' departure as Ireland Women's Head Coach, and details of the new WXV competition. We've team news from Munster and Leinster ahead of their URC quarter-finals tomorrow. And we hear from Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe ahead of the final leg of the Women's Sevens side's attempt at Olympic qualification.

La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon following his side's win in the Champions Cup semifinal vs. Exeter. He talked about how they're preparing to face Leinster again and explained why they are no longer the underdogs. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Former Ireland and Munster player Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM with Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon to act as a mediator in their ongoing debate about whether fans from the other provinces should support Leinster in their bid for European glory. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of ten players confirmed to be leaving Ulster in the summer. A decent chunk of them will actually start in tomorrow night's URC quarter-final - we have the team news in full for you. Declan Kidney has spoken out about the financial crisis engulfing his London Irish club. And the England Women's team has a new head coach.

Ger and Shane were joined on OTB AM by Off The Ball's resident Connacht man to preview their URC clash with Ulster on Friday Night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. (00:40) Greg McWilliams expected to leave - what next for Irish Women's rugby? (17:00) Plenty for Irish provinces to play for on URC quarter-finals weekend. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of three Leinster players shortlisted for EPCR Player of the Year. The nominees of TikTok Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship have also been revealed. The Springboks have given an update on Siya Kolisi's availability for the World Cup, while major doubts now hover over a Scotland lock's availability. The sad tale of Worcester enters its final chapter. And tributes paid to a former World Rugby chairman.

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by legendary South Africa captain Francois Pienaar and former Ireland captain Keith Wood as they attended the launch of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

A variety of World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions legends and Irish Rugby stars including Bryan Habana, Francois Pienaar, Jonathan Sexton, Joy Neville, Danielle Waterman, Keith Wood, Paul O’Connell, Jeremy Guscott, Matt Dawson, Sean FitzPatrick, Martin Johnson, Peter Stringer, Ciara Griffin and Rory Best were among today’s inaugural visitors to the six-storey “Home of Legends”. Inspired by World Rugby’s values of Passion, Discipline, Integrity, Solidarity and Respect, visitors will hear the stories, feel the passion and test their own skills as they move through six, awe-inspiring stages inside the state-of-the-art building. Using leading, custom-made, real-time software coupled with the expert knowledge of Jock Peggie, Head of Education, Laws and Compliance at World Rugby, the interactive experience delivers a truly authentic and exciting reflection of the game, with visitors having hands-on fun every step of the way. Stunning 360-degree views of Limerick city centre ensure that the sixth floor Legends Gallery will be a jaw-dropping end to this unique, interactive, experience. Walk in visitors are welcome from tomorrow morning with tickets available to pre-book from May 15th online at www.internationalrugbyexperience.com. Aisling O'Reilly caught up with some of the rugby legends, including Johnny Sexton, Rory Best, Bryan Habana, Matt Dawson, Paul O'Connell as well as legendary jockey AP McCoy at the launch in Limerick.