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May 21, 2024 • 5min
Rugby Daily | Zebo announces retirement, Ramos says Toulouse can 'hurt' Leinster
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Simon Zebo's retirement. Thomas Ramos believes Toulouse have the game to hurt Leinster in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. And a court date is set for the man charged with the racial abuse of Ugo Monye.
May 20, 2024 • 9min
Rugby Daily | Ringrose remains a doubt, Kinghorn & Chocobares latest, Ulster's return to form
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. Garry Ringrose remains a doubt, while Toulouse's squad looks to be getting stronger by the day. Ross Byrne and Robin McBryde have their say on Saturday's opponents.And we hear from Richie Murphy and Alan Quinlan on Ulster's upturn in form.
May 17, 2024 • 7min
Rugby Daily | Keenan & Ryan make timely returns, Cordero poised for Connacht debut, Healy reveals 'spicy' offers from abroad
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of tomorrow's interpro in Belfast, where Hugo Keenan and James Ryan will make timely returns for Leinster. Santiago Cordero is finally set to make his Connacht debut. And Cian Healy reveals he turned down some 'very spicy' offers from abroad.
May 16, 2024 • 5min
Rugby Daily | Chocobares cleared for Champions Cup final, O'Mahony misses Edinburgh trip, Farrell moves closer to Munster move
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a boost for Toulouse ahead of next week's Investec Champions Cup final. Munster name their team to face Edinburgh tomorrow night, with good news regarding Jack Crowley and Tom Ahern. And the eleven souls confirmed to be leaving Connacht at the end of the season.
May 16, 2024 • 21min
The Red 78 Unlocked: Connacht put to the sword, and can Munster retain their URC crown? | Ep.97
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the very impressive win over Connacht. And the big question - can Munster retain their URC crown?(0.30) Intro and comments.(7.10) Connacht review(27.50) Star of the Week(31.00) Edinburgh previewThe 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.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
May 15, 2024 • 3min
Rugby Daily | Champions Cup ref confirmed, nine Ulster departures, former Ireland centre forced to retire
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the officials appointed to oversee the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup finals. Will Addison headlines a list of nine Ulster players who'll be leaving the province this summer. An Ireland U20 Grand Slam winner signs his first pro terms at Connacht. And an ex-Leinster and Ireland centre is forced to retire aged just 30
May 14, 2024 • 5min
Rugby Daily | Henderson blow for Ireland, Cordero set for Connacht debut, Vunipolas exit
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has bad news for Andy Farrell from the Ulster camp. There's mixed news regarding Connacht's back three ahead of their must-win game with the Stormers. We hear from Pete Wilkins regarding their humbling in Limerick.And the Vunipolas are confirmed to be leaving Saracens.
May 13, 2024 • 7min
Rugby Daily | Ulster confirm permanent coach, Healy eyes coaching gig, Cane to quit All Blacks
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a permanent head coach appointment at Ulster, with a new Ireland U20 boss also in place for this summer's World U20 Championship. We hear from Leinster, whose injury burden is easing with the Investec Champions Cup final less than a fortnight away. Cian Healy explains his recent thawing towards the idea of coaching. Sam Cane is to call time on his international career. And French rugby mourns the passing of 'Docteur Pack'
May 10, 2024 • 8min
Rugby Daily | Evergreen Healy remains in blue, URC team news, Chocobares facing Champions Cup final ban
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the 1,000,000th* player committing to Leinster for next season.There's team news from all four provinces ahead of a big weekend in the URC.Toulouse centre Santiago Chocobares could miss the Investec Champions Cup final.And an ex-Munster forward is to return to coaching in France.(*number rounded-up)
May 9, 2024 • 6min
Rugby Daily | New red card laws trialled, 2 swap Leinster for Connacht, Frisch must wait for France debut
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another day of contract extensions and departures at Leinster. World Rugby is to trial new red card punishments, with three other new laws coming into effect on July 1st. Antoine Frisch must wait a wee while longer to make his debut for France. And Billy Vunipola gets a formal warning from the RFU.
