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Rugby player Ronan Kelleher and team manager Mick Kearney discuss the injury status of key players in the Irish rugby team and their anticipation for the upcoming match against the All Blacks. They also talk about their relationship with coach Joe Schmidt and the influence of his strategies on the team. The speakers mention the dream-like experience of facing the All Blacks and the positive impact of family involvement in coaching.

Soon-to-be test centurion Peter O'Mahony and Irish teammate Josh van der Flier addressed the media ahead of their final pool stage clash against Scotland. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's Pool B showdown with Scotland. We hear from Andy Farrell, John Fogarty, James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne for the Irish perspective, plus Scotland duo Huw Jones and Grant Gilchrist give their side of events. There's renewed optimism about Robbie Henshaw's participation in France, but the All Blacks are sweating on Tyrell Lomax's availability for the knockout stages. Plus, we check in on the England camp as one of their number heads home earlier than planned.

Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty, and players James Lowe & Tadhg Beirne addressed the media on the eve of their clash with Scotland in the final weekend of pool matches at the World Cup. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the confirmed team news for Saturday's showdown in St. Denis. We hear from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, Iain Henderson and Gregor Townsend on the big game. However, the news is far from positive regarding Robbie Henshaw. South Africa could be forced to compete under a neutral flag in the knockout phase, if their government don't sort a row with WADA. Plus, Owen Farrell to become a record-breaker

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news from Tours where an injury concern over one of the Ireland players has been let slip. We hear from Bundee Aki and Paul O'Connell on Saturday's 'knockout' showdown with Scotland. There's the latest on Antoine Dupont's situation with France ahead of their last pool outing. Plus, a New Zealand prop admits their pool game with Uruguay should be "easy".

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you welcome James Ryan injury news, the view from Scotland ahead of Irish Paris showdown and New Zealand captain Sam Cane is set for his first start of the tournament.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another enforced alteration to the Springboks' World Cup squad. We also hear from their director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, as he attempts to play mind games with Ireland. Eddie Jones' position as Wallabies head coach appears to be safe, despite their disastrous World Cup. We've the latest on Antoine Dupont following his return to training with France. And Wales name their team for Georgia, with revenge on their minds.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they get back to work in Tours. We hear from Robbie Henshaw, and there's an update on Cian Healy's fitness. Javan Sebastian - Scotland's ex-butcher - talks ahead of their Pool B fixture with Romania. And a host of Ireland internationals will start for Munster against the Barbarians tomorrow, with a very familiar surname on the visitors' bench.

In this episode, the podcast discusses Vikki Wall's aspirations for the Olympics with Irish Sevens, South Africa's analysis of their loss to Ireland, and the escalating financial trouble in the English club game.