Rugby On Off The Ball

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland A team to face the All Blacks XV at the RDS, and what it could mean for the senior side on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus opens up on Saturday's potential kit clash, his return to the coaches box, and what Ireland means to him. There are some notable absentees from the list of women signing IRFU central contracts today. And there's an update on RG Snyman's potential return.

OTB's resident Springbok, SKG joined Shane and Johnny in studio to look ahead to South Africa's clash with Ireland in the Aviva on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs talk about Munster’s recent defeat to Ulster, the lay of the land after the first seven games and look forward to Ireland’s upcoming clash vs South Africa. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy to preview Ireland against South Africa and to discuss the team named by the Springboks. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the Springboks team to face Ireland and we hear from Jacques Nienaber on his selection process. Jonathan Sexton on Ireland's status as world no.1, plus Garry Ringrose on the importance of the Boks going early. Plus, news of Brodie Retallick and Sam Skinner.

Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny to look back at yet another defeat for Munster and to look ahead to Ireland's clash with South Africa this Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber after they name the Springboks squad that will travel to Ireland and beyond. Richie McCormack also brings you team news ahead of Munster's meeting with Connacht. Munster have made another short-term signing with injuries biting hard in their pack. And England are set to innovate next month....

Adrian Barry & Johnny Ward are joined by former Irish international Alan Quinlan to preview this weekend's URC. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Rugby legend and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara on Thursday's Off The Ball. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you highlights from David Nucifora's State of the Union address. The IRFU's Performance Director offers insights on the women's contracts situation, the appointment of John McKee, and what next for young players in this country. There's Leinster team news ahead of their trip to Llanelli tomorrow night. Scotland have revealed their hand for their opening autumn test against the Wallabies. There's a possible path to redemption for Worcester. And could Dan Biggar be off to France sooner than expected?

Irish Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Ger Gilroy to preview Ireland's Autumn international series, and recap another convincing Leinster defeat of Munster in the URC. (00:30) Leinster let Munster off lightly in URC clash. (19:00) What will the Ireland 'A' game tell us? (23:00) 'I'm nervous about the reliance on Johnny Sexton.' (28:00) What Ireland want from the Autumn international series. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Former Italy out-half Ian McKinley joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby to discuss his career and his new book, Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the IRFU's push to professionalise the women's game hitting a stumbling block. Andy Farrell on his Ireland players embracing their status as world no.1 Mike Prendergast previews Munster's meeting with Ulster. Keith Wood on the possibility of 12-man union. Plus there's loads of props on the move.

Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on the wider issues in rugby currently. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy is joined in studio by Leinster Rugby coach Stuart Lancaster for an exclusive interview on Off The Ball. Beginning with his imminent move to Racing 92, Stuart considered his remarkable spell with Leinster, coping with the loss of his father, and his unique relationship with Leo Cullen. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from today's Ireland press conferences with Andy Farrell providing injury updates. Ulster's gastroenteritis story takes a shocking turn, via the URC chief. There's news on both Connacht and Leinster's home grounds. And a biting scandal rocks the Women's World Cup.

Munster came out the wrong end of one interpro, but what can be learned for Ulster at home this weekend? Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown on this week's Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Former Wallabies, Scotland, and Leinster coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to run through the best players he ever coached against. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster Head Coach Matt Williams and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Imperfect Leinster exploit Munster's deficiencies. (33:00) Johnny Sexton: Ireland's greatest ever player? (41:00) Michael Cheika's double-jobbing. (43:30) Scotland: Gregor Townsend opts to go it without Finn Russell. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another Ireland doubt for the autumn internationals. Ulster's disappointment at their gastro-doubters. Leo Cullen on Kieran Read's surprise visit to Leinster. Plus, Alan Quinlan on how Munster's start to the season could easily have been even more grim.