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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Women's World Cup fixtures announced, Jacques Nienaber clarifies comments on future, reaction to Leo Cullen's contract extension and who does James Treacy want in Ireland's squad for upcoming Autumn internationals?

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update from Munster following their defeat to the DHL Stormers. Leinster's latest injury bulletin contains troubling news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman ahead of their game with the Emirates Lions at the Aviva. Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen also has some complimentary words for Leo Cullen's side. There's French interest in a Leinster out-half. And two uncapped players named in Wales' 35-man autumn panel.

On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the official IRFU stance on the proposed 20-minute red card rule. Connacht and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow's URC interpro in Galway, and there's potentially worrying news for Andy Farrell. Munster make five changes for their Cape Town excursion. Ireland's women learn of their World Cup pool opponents.Could Eddie Jordan rescue London Irish?And Sene Naoupu earns a plum new job back in New Zealand.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ulster team news ahead of their URC fixture with the Ospreys. We hear from assistant coach Dan Soper for the latest on their injured hookers, and Harry Sheridan on wanting to impress the Ireland staff. Eve Higgins speaks to Off The Ball ahead of this evening's Women's World Cup draw. And another Welsh stalwart decides to call time on their international career.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' defeat to Leinster in Croke Park, and to look ahead to Saturday's clash with the Stormers.(0.00) Intro and comments(4.57) Leinster v Munster review(26.36) Munster incorrectly down to 14(35.40) Star of the Week(39.57) Stormers previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The 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.****

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Ireland rugby star, in both the 7s & 15s format, Eve Higgins, joined Ger & Colm on the line this morning to discuss her experience at Paris 2024 in the 7s tournament, as well as as a successful WXV1 campaign over the passed few weeks!Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Munster camp ahead of their back-to-back URC fixtures in South Africa. We hear from attack coach Mike Prendergast on the areas that need improvement after last week's Croke Park defeat, and the glowing comparison with a legend of the game for Ben O'Connor. All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson addresses Jonathan Sexton's Rieko Ioane quotes, as he suffers a trio of back row withdrawals. And Steve Borthwick breaks his silence on the resignations of Felix Jones and Aled Walters from his England staff.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Ulster and Connacht following Saturday's meeting of the sides in Belfast. We hear from Ulster assistant Dan Soper and Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins. Rocky Elsom has responded to the international warrant for his arrest. Three legends to be inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall Of Fame. We hear from Joey Carbery, Caelan Doris and Jacob Stockdale from today's launch of the Investec Champions Cup season in Cardiff.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update following Leinster's bruising win over Munster at Croke Park, and it confirms Andy Farrell's worst fears. French rugby bosses have strongly condemned the proposed trial of the 20-minute red card. Richard Wigglesworth gets a promotion within the England camp. And Ireland learn of their seeding for Thursday's Women's World Cup draw.