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Oct 15, 2024 • 12min
Rugby Daily | More injury woe for Ulster, Elsom responds to international arrest warrant, Carbery on Irish out-half pressure
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.

Oct 14, 2024 • 8min
Rugby Daily | Hooker headache for Farrell, French Rugby denounces 20-minute red card, Wigglesworth promotion
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.

Oct 11, 2024 • 11min
Rugby Daily | Arrest warrant for Rocky Elsom, Kelleher out of autumn internationals, new opposition for Ireland
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news ahead of a mammoth day of interpro action in the URC, and it brings bad news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. An international arrest warrant has been issued for Heineken Cup-winner with Leinster, Rocky Elsom. And Ireland are to face new opposition next year.

Oct 10, 2024 • 9min
Rugby Daily | Leinster's interpro payday, Easterby on Emerging Ireland, Premiership-URC merger latest
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Ireland's final outing in WXV1. We hear from Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's huge interpro at Croke Park, and the figure Leinster could pocket from it. Richie talks to Simon Easterby and James Culhane after an impressive Emerging Ireland trip to Bloemfontein. And Premiership bosses pour cold water on URC merger talk, as Wasps angle for a way back into the English game.

Oct 8, 2024 • 11min
Rugby Daily | Rowntree addresses Munster injury woes, Prendergast is Emerging Ireland's marathon man, 20min red card is here to stay
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster ahead of their huge inter-pro with Leinster at Croke Park. We hear from their head coach Graham Rowntree and Tom Farrell. Simon Easterby's revealed his Emerging Ireland team for the final game of the South African tour. Scott Bemand's been forced into a slight alteration to his Ireland squad ahead of their last WXV1 outing. Scott Robertson provides an update on the Leinster-bound Jordie Barrrett.World Rugby is putting several potential rule changes forward for global trial. And Kurt-Lee Arendse is off to Japan.

Oct 8, 2024 • 16min
The Red78 Unlocked | Munster beat Ospreys, and Leinster await at Croke Park | Ep. 105
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys at a wet and windy Virgin Media Park, and to look ahead to the challenge of facing Leinster in Croke Park.(0.00) Intro and listeners' comments(8.30) Munster 23-0 Ospreys review(20.08) Star of the Week(22.35) Leinster previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 #£

Oct 7, 2024 • 10min
Rugby Daily | Lowe: 'Mutual hate' between Leinster & Munster, Lions players set for huge windfall, Emerging Ireland & WXV latest
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Leinster camp ahead of this season's first outing at Croke Park. James Lowe describes the 'mutual hate' between Leinster and Munster players, and Robin McBryde reacts to the Ronan Kelleher injury news. We hear from head coach Simon Easterby and flanker Cormac Izuchukwu ahead of the final game of the Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa. Dearbhaile Nic A Bháird discusses her long road back to the Ireland women's team. Players selected for next year's Lions tour are set for a huge windfall. And there's mixed news for England head coach Steve Borthwick.

Oct 4, 2024 • 13min
Rugby Daily | ROG responds to Sexton tale, Snyman for Leinster debut, Zac Ward on Sevens switch
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Leinster, Munster and Ulster's URC outings this weekend. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Tadhg Beirne. There's also the latest on the Emerging Ireland squad in South Africa, and Zac Ward discusses his switch from Sevens to 15s. Plus, Ronan O'Gara responds to the spat recounted in Jonathan Sexton's new book.

Oct 3, 2024 • 10min
Rugby Daily | Ioane's latest Sexton jab, Aki back for Connacht, another Puma finds new home
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest in the trans-hemispherical war of words between Rieko Ioane and Jonathan Sexton. Connacht have named their team for tomorrow night's game away to the Scarlets, and we hear from Finlay Bealham and Dwayne Peel on that game. Plus, another Pumas international has found a new club.

Oct 2, 2024 • 9min
Rugby Daily | Easterby's Emerging Ireland reaction, Cheika banned, Creevy's change of scenery
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Emerging Ireland's 36-24 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein, and we get immediate reaction from head coach Simon Easterby.We check in with Linda Djougang ahead of Ireland's second WXV outing in Langley. Michael Cheika's received a ban from the RFU, and Leicester are not happy. And Agustin Creevy proves you're never too old for a change of scenery.


