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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest players committing to Leinster for next season. We hear from Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt on their signing of Leinster prop Ed Byrne.There's a new Women's Six Nations U20 competition coming this summer. And Danny Care shuns a move to the South of France in favour of home comforts.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look ahead to Saturday’s big interpro with Connacht at Thomond Park. We talk Antoine Frisch’s imminent departure, RG Snyman’s first start at Thomond and we have a special interview with Jonny Holland, head coach of AIL Champions Cork Consititution.(0.30) Intro and comments, and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win(7.00) Antoine Frisch set for Toulon Switch(14.14) Connacht preview(30.00) RG Snyman set for first Thomond Start(38.20) Jonny Holland interviewThe 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! #TheRed7

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the latest flurry of contract extensions at Leinster, as Max Deegan spurns the chance to join Ulster. Connacht's options at out-half have thinned even further, with JJ Hanrahan suffering a serious knee injury. And the very future of the Investec Champions Cup is in doubt.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final clash of Leinster and Northampton at Croke Park. Connacht have conducted a third raid on a UK club. And Billy Vunipola addresses his arrest in Majorca.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Northampton's Courtney Lawes on the significance of Croke Park ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster. Ireland will warm up for their WXV1 campaign with a test against the Wallaroos in Belfast. And Connacht have made their second signing ahead of next season.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an expanded Celtic Challenge. Eben Etzebeth accuses Ireland of arrogance at last year's World Cup. And Joe Schmidt highlights the one area of the Irish game of which he's envious.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a great win for the Reds against the Lions to make it two wins out of two in South Africa. And congratulations are in order for Fiona after guiding UL Bohemains to the AIL title!(0.30) Intro and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win!(5.40) Comments(9.40) Lions v Munster(28.29) Star of the weekThe 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.ie

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Connacht stalwart's retirement. An Ireland player has been nominated for Women's 6 Nations player of the tournament. And Qatar are promising big bucks if they are awarded the Nations Championship.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a timely fitness boost for Leinster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton. A new centre is heading Connacht's way this summer. And Billy Vunipola to escape serious punishment having been tasered by police in Majorca.

Former Ireland back-row, Anna Caplice joined Ger and Eoin on Off The Ball Breakfast to speak about Ireland's successful Six Nations campaign and the importance of the AIL.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