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On a special festive episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the win over Ulster, and to look ahead to Friday's huge clash with Leinster at a sold out Thomond Park. And we ask the two biggest questions - is Quinny on the nice list and just what is Fiona getting off Santa?
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's URC interpro at the Aviva, where Jordie Barrett will get his first taste of Irish derby action.
The CEO of the URC discusses a potential merger with the English Premiership.
Richie has the latest on Stuart Lancaster's job security at Racing 92.
And the turmoil at the top of English rugby continues.
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Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show, a double shot of rugby with Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan.
Following another dramatic night at the World Darts Championship, we speak to Glen Durrant from Alexandra Palace.
Nathan Murphy joins us from London to reflect on Shamrock Rovers' Conference League defeat at Stamford Bridge.
And Catherine Murphy brings us her 'You Had To Be There'.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ulster's decision to tie down Zac Ward to a three-year contract.
Ulster and Munster have named their teams for tomorrow night's URC interpro at Kingspan Stadium, and we hear from both camps.
Plus, Chris Farrell will not appeal his sentence as part of the Grenoble rape trial.
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Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your free sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show, none other than former All Blacks captain Kieran Read joins us.
We talk to MMA fighter Will Fleury regarding his positive drugs test earlier this year.
And the Limerick v Kilkenny Celebrity Deathmatch...
But this morning's Breakfast Bite sees our own Dara Smith-Naughton examine the real cost of attending one of next year's Six Nations fixtures at the Aviva.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest line on Stuart Lancaster, who apparently "wants out" of his deal at Racing 92.
Lancaster's had to put the foot down with two hookers taking their Christmas party too far.
Jean Kleyn has gone under the knife.
Ulster centre Ben Carson has signed a new long-term contract.
And the UK government counts the cost of London Irish, Wasps and Worcester going under.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss just what went wrong for the Reds in France against Castres, and to look ahead to Friday night's interpro clash with Ulster.
(0.00) Intro and comments
(4.42) Castres 16-14 Munster review
(27.55) Star of the week
(28.49) Ulster preview
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the two latest central contracts to be extended,
We hear from Munster skills and assistant attack coach Mossy Lawlor on the day he signed a new two-year deal with the province, plus the latest on their crippling injury list.
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber's revealed they were essentially running in-game trials of new lineout laws last week.
And Connacht stalwart Paul Boyle is targeting a scalp at the Aviva this weekend.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two Ireland props signing extensions to their central contracts.
Former Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff reveals how close his neck injury brought him to death.
Pete Wilkins reflects on Connacht's impressive Challenge Cup win away to Perpignan.
The latest on Chris Farrell's future in French rugby.
And another England international commits their future to their club.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of another busy weekend of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action.
We speak to Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as he hands a first start to Jordie Barrett for tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with Clermont at the Aviva.
Rob Herring and Cormac Izuchukwu look ahead to Ulster's latest daunting task at home to Bordeaux.
Cian Prendergast is back in the mix for Connacht's Challenge Cup trip to Perpignan, and we hear from Scott Fardy.
Plus, Felix Jones is now a free agent...
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Breakthrough player of the year Erin King joined Colm and Aisling to talk a momentous year in her career and what is next.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Munster's Investec Champions Cup tie away to Castres.
We hear from Mike Prendergast and Calvin Nash regarding tomorrow night's trip to France.
Stade Francais' would-be pro wrestling prospects have gotten off lightly following their red cards at Thomond Park last week.
French prosecutors have recommended lengthy prison sentences for the Irish ex-Grenoble players accused in a rape trial.
And English police have found a body following the disappearance of ex-England full-back Tom Voyce.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new Ireland U20 head coach.
We check in with Ulster assistant Dan Soper ahead of what he's called their "must-win" Investec Champions Cup fixture with Bordeaux.
Rugby Australia CEO reveals their contingency plans should Joe Schmidt walk away from the Wallabies job next year.
And Lawrence Dallaglio pays a touching tribute to his missing former teammate Tom Voyce.
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Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your amuse bouche for today's Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show, Rafa Honigstein looks at the task ahead of Jurgen Klopp with the Red Bull group, as their sides falter in Europe.
We check in with Vikki Wall, as she added an AFLW title with North Melbourne to her All Ireland football title with Meath.
And Feargal O'Rourke - author of 'From Rags To Riches: The Irish Men's Team In The Professional Era - joins us in studio.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Mike Prendergast putting forward his case to be the next Munster head coach.
We also hear from Munster wing Calvin Nash on what would make Prendergast an excellent head coach.
Ulster's worst fears regarding Ben Moxham have been confirmed.
Leinster's full-back options have been depleted still further, and we speak to new signing Jordie Barrett.
Shayne Bolton's rotten luck with injuries continues.
And the France duo accused of rape in Argentina have seen their charges dropped.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two Munster players who have put pen-to-paper on new two-year contracts at the province.
The Ulster winger that's the latest to try their hand with the NFL.
Jack Conan looks set to stay with Leinster, plus we hear from Leo Cullen following their win away to Bristol in the Investec Champions Cup.
And Mohamed Haouas is blowing his second chance at Montpellier.
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Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little taster of all that went on on this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.
This morning, The Athletic's Manchester-based Mark Critchley discussed another rough weekend for both the red and the blue halves of the city.
James Tracy looks back on a mixed weekend for the Irish provinces.
And Aisling O'Reilly was on the ground for yesterday's Ulster Club Football final.
But today's Breakfast Bite takes a look back on the weekend's Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. In the Performance Rankings, Ger, Will and Dara ponder if Munster have turned a corner, and James Tracy analyses the performance of their pack against Stade.
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On a packed Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of one (almost) definite Irish departure to France, and one potential other.
There's the team news from all four provinces as the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup get underway this weekend.
We hear from Leo Cullen on Jordie Barrett's debut, Stuart McCloskey on trying to stop Toulouse, Ian Costello on the brilliant early impression made by Alex Codling, and Caolin Blade ahead of his 200th Connacht appearance.
Dragons flanker Shane Lewis-Hughes discusses having his finger amputated in an effort to save his career.
And Lyon have replaced Jono Gibbes.
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Leinster today announced a renewal of their sponsorship deal with Just Eat, and to mark the occasion Off The Ball's Aisling O'Reilly caught up with three of their stars at the Aviva.
Hooker Dan Sheehan gave us an update on his recovery from an ACL injury.
Tommy O'Brien discusses his international ambitions, and his speed over the hurdles on the track.
And centre Leah Tarpey on representing Ireland, and the Laois footballers too.
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