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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Antoine Frisch's status at Munster. Jamison Gibson-Park is set to become the tenth Leinster player on a central contract, and we'll hear from one of the provinces with just one of those - Ulster, and their winger Jacob Stockdale - on the thorny issue of financial parity for the provinces. Ulster have been linked with an All Blacks great. And England see their hooker banned for Saturday's Women's Six Nations visit of Ireland to Twickenham.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Jordie Barrett's impending move to Leinster. We hear from Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand ahead of their Six Nations game in front of 45,000+ at Twickenham. Bath confirm the arrival of a Leinster lock. Munster are poised to conduct another raid on Connacht, who could see Darragh Murray pick up a ban this week. The IRFU will be one of the beneficiaries of a new grant from the British & Irish Lions. And Mohamed Haouas is being given a second chance at Montpellier.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Dan Sheehan's new contract. We hear from Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman on their need to continue momentum on their URC jaunt to South Africa. RG Snyman is heading home with Munster. Jake White snaps back at suggestions the Vodacom Bulls fielded a weakened XV against Northampton. And Scott Bemand on Ireland's task against England this coming weekend in the Women's Six Nations.

On Friday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final with La Rochelle, Cliodhna Moloney's much anticipated return for Ireland and Peter O'Mahony's signs a new contract.

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice and ex-Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett were on Off the Ball Breakfast to preview Ireland vs. Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

Ireland rugby international Kathryn Dane sat down with Eoin Sheahan to discuss her PhD studies on the injury effects of tackling in rugby, recovering from a stroke at the age of just 26, and Ireland's current Six Nations campaign.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations encounter with Wales, as Cliodhna Moloney comes in from the cold. We hear from Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher. Leinster will be off to Croke Park next month IF they can beat La Rochelle. And Connacht tie down a pair of hot prospects.

Ireland 7s rugby star Jordan Conroy and his mother sit down with Nathan Murphy to discuss his upbringing and how his family home was impacted by his violent stepfather.Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz.Trigger Warning - Prolonged details and discussion of domestic violence.

Ireland number 8 Brittany Hogan sat down with Aisling O'Reilly as Ireland return from their fallow week to face Wales this weekend.Hogan has spoken previously about the sexual abuse she went through early in her life, and how sport has changed her life for the better. She elaborates on those experiences here.[Trigger warning: Sexual Abuse]Energia ambassador and Irish Rugby International, Brittany Hogan was speaking as part of Energia’s Half A Fan campaign. As proud partner of Ireland Men’s and Women’s rugby teams, Energia believes that being a partner to both teams means showing support for both – so don’t be #HalfAFan.

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