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Rugby journalist Ali Donnelly joins Ger & Colm as they reflect on Ireland’s historic win over New Zealand in the WXV1 and discuss whether this quality of performance can be sustained long-term.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 Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of that Emerging Ireland team to face the Pumas tomorrow. We hear from Munster defence coach Denis Leamy, who responds to Donnacha O'Callaghan's assessment that Munster should be embarrassed by their defeat to Zebre. There's injury news from Ulster and from Connacht as well today. Further rule changes could be on the way, if a group of high-profile French referees get their way. And Michael Cheika's in hot water with the RFU.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to Zebre.(0.00) Intro, comments(9.30) Zebre 42-33 Munster review(32.20) Star of the week(34.26) Munster v Ospreys 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.

Following Ireland's 29-27 win against reigning world champions New Zealand at the WXV1 in Canada, co-captain Edel McMahon joined Eoin Sheahan on Monday's Off The Ball.Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster rugby. Never Stop Competing.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's incredible bonus point win over New Zealand in the WXV. We hear from Player of the Match Aoife Wafer, captain Edel McMahon, and head coach Scott Bemand. Jack Conan has been linked with linked with a potential move to France, and there's reaction to the news from Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber. RG Snyman is on target to make his Leinster debut. And Stade Français sack their head coach just 4 games into the new Top 14 season.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has a plethora of team news ahead of the weekend's URC action. We hear from John Hodnett, as Munster put their faith in Tony Butler for their Italian job. Kok is on familiar ground as Ulster begin their South African double-header. Finlay Bealham makes a timely return to Connacht action. And Simon Easterby's forced into yet another alteration to his Emerging Ireland squad.

25 years ago this month Munster beat the Ireland rugby team in a World Cup warm-up. Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan share their memories of the day.For more great rugby analysis across the season with BOD, ROG & Quinny become a member at offtheball.com/joinRugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. #NeverStopCompeting

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of record-breaker Cian Healy, with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen leading the tributes. Felix Jones has been frozen out by England ahead of the autumn internationals.There are changes in the half-backs for both the All Blacks and Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe 2And an ex-Connacht man has found a new club.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of the Emerging Ireland tour, as we hear from backs coach Andrew Goodman for the first time. There's news of how you can watch those three fixtures in South Africa, and select AIL games too. Ulster add some front row cover ahead of their own URC mission to South Africa. France and Le Coq Sportif heading to court over unpaid debts. And the Wallabies are forced into a change in winger.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Marty Moore's retirement from rugby. Simon Easterby's been forced into some alterations to his Emerging Ireland squad that tours South Africa next month. There's good news for Leinster regarding incoming signing Jordie Barrett. Pete Wilkins has the latest on Santiago Cordero's fitness. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who's given his full backing to under-fire out-half Manie Libbok. And Sam Cane discusses his 100th All Blacks cap.