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Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan from the Red 78 sit down with former Ireland and Munster star Eimear Considine to talk about her recent retirement announcement, her beginnings in the sport, and the highs and lows of her rugby career.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Leinster, where Leo Cullen has - as expected - signed a new two-year deal with the province.
Richie speaks to Leinster CEO Shane Nolan, who also provides an update on the redevelopment status of the RDS.
It's been a big day of contract news at Ulster.
Warren Gatland addresses his future as Wales boss ahead of their test with the Springboks.
And Sergio Parisse makes more history for Italy.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's test with Fiji.
Scrum coach John Fogarty addresses Ireland's discipline, the threat posed by Fiji, and speaks in glowing terms about history-maker Cian Healy.
Jean Kleyn's been handed a start for the Springboks against Wales, as Rassie Erasmus goes with the brothers Hendrikse.
Steve Borthwick's been forced into some alterations to his England squad.
There's been a change in itinerary for the Lions tour of Australia.
And Antoine Dupont's nomination as World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year has been described as "disrespectful".
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Warren Gatland's future as head coach, which hangs in the balance following their defeat to the Wallabies.
Leicester have joined the list of clubs hunting Leinster out-half Ross Byrne.
Jack Crowley has been accused of cheating against Argentina by a former All Black.
Ulster tie a versatile back down with a new two-year deal.
And Irish nominees galore, as World Rugby reveals its shortlists for their annual awards in Monaco.
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Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show...
Brian Barry Murphy reflects on the Republic of Ireland's second half horror show at Wembley.
We look at Katie Taylor's huge win over Amanda Serrano in Texas with Kevin Byrne, with an eye on what's next for the Bray fighter.
Alan Quinlan on another edgy Ireland performance in the Autumn Nations Series.
And there's our weekly Performance Rankings - which is where our Breakfast Bite takes us today, as we ponder - are the Ireland rugby team underperforming because Andy Farrell's out the gap in the new year?
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On a special edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the reaction to Ireland's three-point win over Argentina at the Aviva.
We hear from Andy Farrell on Ireland's ill-discipline, and debutant Sam Prendergast.
Felipe Contepomi reacts to what so nearly was a famous win for his Pumas side.
On top of that, there's news of a surprising change for the Wallabies, two Scotland internationals are on the move, and the Byrne brothers performing off Broadway.
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On a very special edition of You Had To Be There, Gladiator II star Paul Mescal sat down with Eoin Sheahan to discuss GAA losses more painful than any Hollywood audition, the heartbreak of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and so much more!
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's Test with Argentina at the Aviva, and we hear from captain Caelan Doris.
World Rugby has a new chair, and Rob Kearney's joined their Executive Board, plus a decision on the 20-minute red card has been deferred.
Mathieu Jalibert has walked out of the French camp ahead of their test with the All Blacks, plus Scott Robertson shares what he learned during his time in Perpignan.
The Springboks make a host of changes for their meeting with England, with a Leinster man among the beneficiaries.
And there's more confusion regarding the future of London Irish.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news for Friday's clash of Ireland and the Pumas at the Aviva.
We hear from head coach Andy Farrell as he explains his selection, and Cian Healy on equalling Brian O'Driscoll's caps record.
Connacht man Santiago Cordero is missing from the Argentina panel for Friday's game.
Warren Gatland's made changes to his Wales team as they look to break their losing streak.
Keith Wood's son has joined Munster's Academy.
Worcester and Wasps claw closer to resurrection.
And a player in New Zealand has been hit with a 4-year doping ban.
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Argentine rugby legend Gus Pichot joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on Off The Ball Breakfast today.
In Dublin for a World Rugby Meeting of Council at which a new Chair will be elected, Pichot, who ran unsuccessfully for the position in 2020, explained to us where he believes the sport is failing in terms of reaching new markets and how these issues can be resolved.
Principally, he believes that the sport's established forces must look beyond their own primary interests and consider how a serious attempt to bridge the gap between rugby's haves and have-nots must be made if the game is to thrive.
This is only one small part of what was a wide-ranging interview. It will be streamed live on the Off The Ball YouTube channel from 9AM on Thursday morning, or is available on demand NOW to all Off The Ball subscribers.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from a wounded Ireland camp ahead of Friday's test with Argentina.
We hear from winger Mack Hansen on where and how Ireland must improve, and we also check in with Pumas attack coach Kenny Lynn and their lock Juan Martin Gonzalez.
Springboks scrum-half Cobus Reinach sings the praises of their attack coach Tony Brown, while Tommy Freeman leaps to the defence of his England head coach Steve Borthwick.
All Blacks forward Wallace Sititi on Sam Cane's absence from their test with France.
Marc Lievremont's brush with death.
And European finals weekend is returning to France.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury news stemming from Ireland's ten-point defeat to the All Blacks on Friday night, with one position in particular giving Andy Farrell concern.
We hear with Ireland's new Head of Athletic Performance Aled Walters, and how he doesn't want to 'crash' the Irish car.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland discusses his future as the principality continue to make unwanted history.
Rassie Erasmus sings the praises of Makazole Mapimpi ahead of a showdown with a "desperate" England.
And there's news of significant support for World Rugby chair candidate, Abdel Benazzi.
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Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster to this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.
On this morning's show...
The weekend's performance rankings.
Eoin Doyle on Drogheda's FAI Cup final win and the weekend's Premier League
Former All Blacks fly-half Colin Slade on their win over Ireland at the Aviva on Friday night.
And today's Breakfast Bite also takes you back to Friday, with Alan Quinlan pondering whether an ageing Ireland team were guilty of being too cocky against New Zealand.
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On a special edition of Rugby Daily from the Aviva Stadium, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction from Ireland's defeat to the All Blacks.
We hear from Andy Farrell on where Ireland must improve, and Caelan Doris on the period of the game that cost Ireland.
Scott Barrett on his flashpoint with Joe McCarthy, and Scott Robertson on the biggest win of his coaching career.
Plus, news from the Springboks, Scotland and Wales ahead of their Sunday outings.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow night's test with the All Blacks.
We hear from captain Caelan Doris on whether revenge is a motivator for tomorrow's game, and how his psychology degree influences his brand of leadership.
Andy Farrell defends the deployment of his old guard, and young gun Jack Crowley.
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt hands a debut to their $5m man.
Makazole Mapimpi makes frank World Cup admission.
Tongan-born tighthead to make France debut against Japan.
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On this week's episode of the Red 78 with Alan Quinlan, Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan:
(0.00) Intro and comments
(4.00) Munster v All Blacks XV lookback
(18.00) Head coach chat
(27.20) Star of the week
(29.00) Eimear Considine retires
(31.40) Ireland v New Zealand preview
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets facetime with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, as he named his team for Friday's test with Ireland at the Aviva.
We also hear from Andy Farrell, who is without Tadhg Furlong for Friday night, and perhaps longer.
Steve Borthwick addresses the Danny Care/Eddie Jones controversy, and the criticism of his treatment of Marcus Smith.
And a highly-rated France U20 international is focusing on making his professional name in New Zealand.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from both the Ireland and All Blacks camps ahead of Friday night's massive test at the Aviva.
Joe McCarthy talks World Cup heartache, and a restructured New Zealand second row after some big name retirements.
Jason Holland rules himself out of the running for the Munster job, and gives his insight to the threats posed by Ireland, and what Damian McKenzie brings to the party on Friday night.
Eimear Considine Ryan has announced her retirement from rugby.
A former Ireland centre is found guilty of stealing more than €500,000 from Bank of Ireland Private Bank.
Leinster pay tribute to departing head coach Tania Rosser, and reveal plans for the women's team to go professional.
An Irish coach is extending his stay in France, but Paddy Jackson's season looks to be over.
Jonny Hill learns of his ban for allegedly assaulting a fan + Chandler Cunningham-South on England closing out games.
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On Monday's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on Bundee Aki's future.
We hear from new Ireland attack coach Andrew Goodman ahead of Friday's test with the All Blacks, and there's injury news from both camps.
Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby.
The current Wallabies camp has leapt to the defence of Eddie Jones, following his portrayal in Danny Care's new book.
Rocky Elsom has fled Ireland, as the Gardai intend to execute an international arrest warrant for the former Leinster flanker.
And a former Scotland captain has pled guilty to charges of domestic abuse.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details on Jonathan Sexton's involvement with the Ireland squad ahead of next week's autumn opener with the All Blacks.
Simon Easterby gives an insight into Sexton's impact on the current crop of no.10s, and on the Emerging Ireland cohort looking to win senior caps this month.
Ronan O'Gara responds to stories linking him with the Munster vacancy.
The All Blacks XV named to play Munster at Thomond Park contains five players with senior caps.
Jamie George on the Haka, as Joe Marler rows back on his 'binned' comment.
And the shortlists are revealed for the Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Player of the Year awards.
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