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We're changing things up slightly this week and getting some thoughts from the most important piece of the Munster family - the fans! MRSC member Ray O'Brien joins Quinny and Niamh to give us a view from the stands and then dive into what was an excellent weekend for both Munster senior sides. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

BBC Sport journalist Tom English joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss what prospects face Munster's Ben Healy who was named in the Scotland squad on Tuesday, and who will join Edinburgh at the end of the season. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Will O'Callaghan was joined by neurosurgeon Dr. Philip O'Halloran to discuss his pioneering work on the effectiveness of rugby headgear In reducing brain injuries. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On a bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Gregor Townsend's verdict on his new Scotland call-up, Ben Healy. Wales have a new captain for the Six Nations, while France players continue to drop like flies. Connacht provide an update on Bundee Aki's future, as they tie down another senior player. Ulster will have a new Chief back-rower next season. And Jared Payne is plotting the Heineken Champions Cup downfall of his former side.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and the background to - Eddie Jones' appointment as Australia head coach. Connacht announce one contract extension, but could a senior player be heading out? Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad. Plus, the IRFU release the findings of a survey regarding mid-match drinks during international matches at the Aviva.

Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Eddie Jones is back! Have Australia made the right call? (11:00) Munster's faith in youth is being rewarded. (28:00) Brilliant Leinster and the battle against complacency. (35:00) What's going on with Bundee Aki? (40:00) Ulster's ongoing misery. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

It was a good weekend for all the provinces bar Ulster and Alan Quinlan was in the #OTBAM studio to look back at the action. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on 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 & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow

Ronan O'Gara joined Kerry coach Mike Quirke on Ep. 7 of his coaching podcast - just search for The Mike Quirke Podcast to find the other episodes. From Munster to France, to New Zealand and back now as coach of LaRochelle, O’Gara talks with great honestly and openness about his experiences and lessons learned from the many different professional coaching environments he’s been a part of. (3.30) – A confidence player (11.11) – Good people make better players (17.00) – Consistent buy-in (24.24) – The importance of fun (35.07) – Developing personal relationships Similar to season 1, I've set up this podcast with a dual purpose in mind, firstly to provide some thoughtful debate for coaches, but I've also linked up with Recovery Haven in Tralee, who provide free cancer support services for the people of Kerry and beyond. If you found some value in the podcast, it would be great if you could donate any amount, no matter how small to Recovery Haven through the link here: https://bit.ly/3tfsxWw If you enjoyed this episode, click on the like button, share, leave a review and follow the podcast. My thanks also to PST Sport for their support with this project. Go to pstsport.com for world class delivery of all your artificial grass pitch needs. Thanks for listening.

Aisling O'Reilly caught up with Munster head coach Graham Rowntree as well as European debutant Roman Salanoa after their narrow 27-23 victory over Northampton Saints in Thomond Park. She also caught up with the Saints' Director of Rugby Phil Dowson and captain Lewis Ludlam as Munster moved into their top four of their Heineken Champions Cup group. Rugby on Off The Ball, brought to you by Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Former Leinster and Connacht outhalf Andy Dunne joined Dave McIntyre following their commentary duties to dissect just how good this Leinster side is after they romped home to a 49-14 victory over a fully-loaded Gloucester side. Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs