Rugby Daily | Provinces hit with central contract increase, Leinster duo join Munster, All Black leaves for Japan
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of an increase to the provinces of their contributions towards central contracts. There's mixed injury news from Ulster ahead of their interpro with Leinster. We hear from a frustrated Ian Costello ahead of Munster's date with the Vodacom Bulls at Thomond Park. Cullie Tucker joins us from the Western Cape where Connacht are preparing for the DHL Stormers. And an All Blacks mainstay is cutting short his international career for the riches of Japan.
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OTB Breakfast Bite | Is McIlroy's success an omen for Leinster? And Jake O'Brien loving life at Goodison Park
Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, James Tracy joined Ger and Colm to look back at Leinster's annihilation of Glasgow Warriors in the Champions Cup last Friday.And is Rory McIlroy's long awaited major success a good omen for Leo Cullen's side in Europe this season?Everton have completely turned their fortunes under the tenure of David Moyes. One of the first things the Scot did was install Republic of Ireland defender Jake O'Brien in to the team.The Corkman has excelled at right-back and played Ireland's last game with Bulgaria in central defence. He joined Ger and Colm to look back on the season so far.And today's Bite begins with James Tracy recalling the rollercoaster of emotions we all went through whilst watching McIlroy complete his coveted Grand Slam.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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Rugby Daily | Nienaber on Leinster 'damage' to the Champions Cup, Connacht count cost of Racing defeat
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from the Leinster camp after they put Glasgow to the sword in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from Jacques Nienaber and Joe McCarthy as Leinster attentions turn to Ulster in the URC. Connacht's Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Racing has come with added cost. Eben Etzebeth scotches retirement talk.And Ireland lick their wounds after a second half mauling at the hands of England in the W6N.
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Ireland's exceptional start ends in heavy defeat to England | Ireland 5-49 England
Meghann Scully speaks with Ireland captain Amee-Leigh Costigan, centre Eve Higgins and number 8 Brittany Hogan following their 'deflating' and 'frustrating' second half defeat to England; a game which sat at 5-7 at half time!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Rugby Daily | Nankivell returns, wholesale Racing changes for Connacht trip, try of the year
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Munster and Connacht team news ahead of their respective EPCR quarter-finals tomorrow. Alex Nankivell is back for Munster, while Racing have made wholesale changes for their trip to Galway to play Connacht in the Challenge Cup. We hear from Stacey Flood as Ireland put the finishing touches to their preparations with England visiting Cork in the W6N. A surprising name has emerged as favourite for the Wales job. And the Waratahs score a contender for try of the year.
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