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Jan 2, 2024 • 6min
Rugby Daily: Ulster secure famous RDS win, Munster's growing injury list, Billy Burns on Ireland future
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction from the two New Year's Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship.Alan Quinlan offers his assessment of Munster's injury woes.And Billy Burns discusses his future Ireland hopes.

Dec 29, 2023 • 21min
The Red 78 Unlocked: Munster and Leinster battle in the rain, more injuries, and Connacht on New Year’s Day - Ep.82
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Leinster in Thomond Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, we discuss The Reds’ mounting injury list and we look ahad to the New Year’s Day clash with Connacht.The 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.(0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Munster v Leinster(21.26) Star of the Week(25.40) Connacht previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Dec 21, 2023 • 5min
OTB Rugby Daily | Mack Hansen back in Connacht starting 15, Brian O'Driscoll's end-of-year awards and rebuild begins in Australia
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Mack Hansen returns to offer Connacht a boost in Ulster clash, Brian O'Driscoll's player of the year awards and the rebuild begins in Australian rugby.

Dec 20, 2023 • 6min
OTB Rugby Daily | Rowntree on Snyman move, busy festive schedule and
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Graham Rowntree reacts to announcement of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, a busy festive schedule gets underway this week and Aidon Davis vows to come back from cancer treatment.

Dec 19, 2023 • 6min
Rugby Daily | Snyman move confirmed, Carbery off to France?
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings confirmation of RG Snyman's move to Leinster. Joey Carbery could be off to France, with a number of potential suitors in the Top 14. Felipe Contepomi is Argentina's new head coach, and could it pave the way for a Wallabies return for Michael Cheika. There's injury news from Munster and Ulster ahead of the festive interpros. And Scottish rugby suffers a major blow with a key departure.

Dec 19, 2023 • 21min
The Red 78 Unlocked: Munster lose in Exeter, huge clash with Leinster and RG Snyman switching provinces? - Ep.81
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Exeter in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to the massive St Stephen’s Day clash with Leinster in Limerick(0.30) Intro(5.00) Review of Munster v Exeter(22.50) Star of the Week(26.40) Leinster Preview (36.38) RG Snyman headed to Leinster? Joey Carbery headed to Bordeaux?The 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

Dec 18, 2023 • 8min
Rugby Daily | Doris Day as back rower signs contract, Snyman salary revealed, Quinlan on Munster woes
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new deal for Caelan Doris. The incredible sum being allegedly offered to RG Snyman by Leinster has been revealed, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the prospective deal. There's reaction following a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup, with Alan Quinlan giving his view on where things have gone wrong for Munster so far. There's good news for Connacht and Mack Hansen ahead of Friday's interpro.

Dec 15, 2023 • 12min
Rugby Daily | Cullen on Snyman, Leinster prop to France, Lee retires
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a bumper week of Investec Champions Cup action. Leo Cullen has given his side of events regarding RG Snyman's potential move to Leinster. Samson Lee's been forced to quit rugby. And another experienced international is off to France.

Dec 14, 2023 • 6min
Rugby Daily: Farrell signs new Ireland deal, IRFU reach gender balance target, Jones on Japan return
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Andy Farrell's contract extension with the IRFU. The IRFU has also achieved its gender balance target on its Union Committee. Eddie Jones has been speaking about his return as Japan's head coach. Keith Wood has his say on Ulster's recent struggles. And a Welsh player has been forced to retire due to injury.

Dec 13, 2023 • 3min
Rugby Daily | Eddie Jones back to Japan, Vunipola cleared, O'Mahony won't be risked
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the appointment of a new Japan head coach. And you'll NEVER guess who it is.... alright, you probably know. Billy Vunipola is cleared to play for Saracens against Connacht this weekend. And Munster say they won't take any risks regarding Peter O'Mahony's fitness.


