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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM after Leinster's 27-13 victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium. 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

Coming up on today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack with the details of Ulster's South African postponement, and where they seemingly contracted gastroenteritis. There's the team news for Leinster v Munster, and we hear from both Leo Cullen and Alan Quinlan. Bulls chief Jake White on why he "feels sorry" for Johan Goosen. Plus news of a former England captain's retirement.

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM with Ireland's Autumn Nations Series squad announced, and Munster facing a daunting trip to the Aviva to face Leinster on Saturday night. 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

Richie McCormack brings you team news for tomorrow night's meeting of Connacht and the Scarlets - plus David Hawkshaw on his move out west. Fiona Hayes and Ruaidhrí O'Connor set the table for Saturday's clash of Leinster and Munster at the Aviva. Siya Kolisi starts for the Sharks against Ulster on Saturday, we hear from the Springboks captain. And good news for Toulouse and France.

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Andy Farrell names his Ireland squad for the Autumn series. (14:00) Leinster vs Munster: Have the visitors any chance at all? Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, news of the Ireland squad - and it's 'A' annex - for the autumn internationals. Gregor Townshend explains Finn Russell's omission from their autumn panel. Plus, Ulster coach Jonathan Bell explains why Ulster's free-scoring matches are actually ahead of the curve.

Irish Independent's Cian Tracey joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM ahead of Andy Farrell announcing his squad for Ireland's Autumn Nations Series in November. 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 today's Rugby Daily, we hear from Munster forwards coach Andy Kyriacou ahead of their trip to Leinster, with the injury news not very promising. Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus speak ahead of the Springboks' trip to Ireland, and they've worries at out-half. Erasmus also tells us about his promise to Anthony Foley that he hopes to fulfil. Plus, Gordon D'Arcy on what he sees as Ulster's shortcomings this season ahead of their date with the Sharks.

It's a big week for Munster with Leinster waiting in the Aviva on Saturday, Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the preview and reaction from the Bulls 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

Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby international Gordon D'Arcy and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby. (01:30) Connacht 0-10 Leinster: A night of biblical weather conditions in the wild west (13:20) How far will a thrilling style of rugby take Ulster? (20:00) Assessing Irish hopefuls ahead of November internationals. (24:00) Joey Carbery & Munster show signs of life. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, poor Will Connors' latest injury set-back, and Stuart Lancaster's update on it. Alan Quinlan gives his verdict on Munster's young guns ahead of their trip to the Aviva. We hear from a frustrated Andy Friend. There's reaction to Wasps' entering administration, plus news of an Irish coaching casualty in France.

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as Munster bounced back from defeat to Connacht with a strong showing against the Bulls, while the Westerners failed to get the upper hand against the in-form Leinster in Galway. 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

Former Ireland international Eoin Reddan joined Joe Molloy and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. The stand-out interview of the Sunday papers came via the unlikely source of former England captain Dylan Hartley and here's what the lads had to say. If you want to listen back to this discussion in full, look for 'OTB's Sunday Paper Review' wherever you get your podcasts.

On today's Rugby Daily - team news from Munster and Ulster ahead of their South African tests. Jake White talks refereeing ahead of the Bulls' trip to Thomond. Stormers' frustrations with Kitschoff's Ulster move. Alan Quinlan on Connacht v Leinster. Plus, team news from a huge game at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Connacht welcoming Leinster to the Sportsground in the URC this evening. 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

Ex-Ireland international Rosie Foley joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM after she completed Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming marathon challenge last month. 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

Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell spoke with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick. He looks at his career as a coach in the national setup, the Emerging Ireland tour and how it affected the players and provinces, and how his mental health was affected by retirement. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to reflect on the performances of the Irish provinces in the URC and more on Thursday's Off The Ball. (01:00) Munster lacking passion, performance and personnel. (18:00) 'Desperation derby' win doesn't mask Connacht's problems. (22:00) Leinster give supporters cause to care about the URC. (30:00) Health risks for rugby players. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams and the Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor on Wednesday Night Rugby. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone. Timestamps (0:00) - Munster's struggles continue with defeat at Connacht. (04:32) - What's going wrong at Munster? (09:08) - The return of the Emerging Ireland players this week. (13:19) - A tough year ahead for Munster. (19:48) - Leinster beat Sharks in a thriller. (24:43) - South African teams strengthening the URC, power ranking the top teams. (28:01) - Sexton's strong start.

Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane to pick the best XV internationals he's ever played 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