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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all you need to know from today's open training session at the Aviva - who trained, and who didn't. Mike Catt has his say on the Lansdowne Road atmosphere deficiency, the improvements required for Twickenham and the chummed waters of the Ireland centre. We hear from Mike Prendergast ahead of Munster's URC fixture with Zebre, as an international trio return. And Ian McGeechan has a surprising new role in his native Yorkshire.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you interesting team news from England ahead of Ireland's trip to Twickenham on Saturday-week. Italy welcome back an experienced duo as they aim to cause another Six Nations upset. Owen Farrell discusses his decision to leave Saracens for the first time. And the venues for this year's WXV are confirmed.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Hugo Keenan's bothersome knee, and we hear from the full-back himself. Finlay Bealham's received a last-minute recall to the Ireland camp - Connacht scrum coach Colm Tucker reacts to that. Ulster interim coach Dan Soper on 'owning' Dan McFarland's departure. Jonathan Danty learns of his suspension following his red card against Italy.And Ollie Hassell-Collins responds to talk that he could play for Wales in the future.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news on Garry Ringrose's shoulder injury. Paolo Garbisi apologises for missing the penalty that cost Italy an historic win on French soil, while Les Bleus suffer at the hands of new injuries and suspensions.We hear from Andrew Goodman ahead of Leinster's trip to Cardiff in the URC. Montpellier have won the race to sign an experienced Scotland international. And Wasps near a return to meaningful rugby.

On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you plenty from Ireland's captain's run before tomorrow's Six Nations date with Wales. We hear from Peter O'Mahony on the notion of Wales being a potential 'banana skin', and on Ciaran Frawley's capabilities. Finn Russell admits his surprise at the dropping of England full-back Freddie Steward. Plus, France and Italy name their teams for Sunday.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's Six Nations date with Wales. We hear from Andy Farrell on potential debutant Oli Jager, and the status of his walking wounded. Warren Gatland's provided unique insight on the national reset required to return Welsh rugby to its previous best. Plus, interesting team news for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Dan McFarland's departure from Ulster, and who's replacing him - at least in the short term. France's giant teenage lock is to get his first Six Nations start this weekend. And Taylor Swift forces Wales to head for London in June.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from Abbotstown as Ireland continue to prepare for the visit of Wales. There's the latest in Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan, with one appearing more likely to face Warren Gatland's charges. Gatland has revealed his team to play Ireland, with just one alteration from their narrow Twickenham defeat. Plus, Courtney Lawes is off to France.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Scarlets in Wales.(0.30) Intro and comments(8.00) Fiona and Quinny look back at the 42-7 win over Scarlets in Wales(26.00) There’s a healthy debate about who gets this week’s The Red 78 star of the week(30.00) Fiona talks about the lack of Munster players in the Irish Women’s Squad(32.38) Quinny gives us the lowdown on Diarmuid Kilgallen(34.20) Fiona and Quinny on Keynan Knox’s departure(36.14) A quick look ahead to Ireland v WalesThe 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

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest news from the Ireland camp as attention turns to Saturday's fixture with Wales. A handful of Ireland Sevens stars are included in the squad preparing for the opening Women's Six Nations game in France. There's mixed injury news for Scotland ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash with England this weekend. And we hear from All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, on whether he's to seek a relaxation in New Zealand Rugby's staunch eligibility rules.