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  • 14 minutes 8 seconds
    Rugby Daily Special | Reaction to Ireland's loss to the All Blacks

    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.

    9 November 2024, 12:30 am
  • 12 minutes 16 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Doris' All Blacks psych exam, Farrell defends Crowley selection, New Wallabies cap hails Folau influence

    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.

    7 November 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 7 seconds
    The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster go down fighting against the All Blacks XV | Ep. 109

    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

    Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]

    Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78


    The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

    7 November 2024, 12:10 pm
  • 15 minutes 24 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Razor discovers OTB, Farrell on Furlong fitness, Borthwick addresses Smith criticism

    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.

    6 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 14 minutes 31 seconds
    Rugby Daily | McCarthy assesses All Blacks second row, Considine retires, McNamara extends French stay

    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.

    5 November 2024, 4:30 pm
  • 8 minutes 12 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Latest on Aki's future, Elsom in hiding, Hogg pleads guilty

    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.

    4 November 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 39 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Details on Sexton's Ireland coaching, ROG on Munster links, All Blacks XV named to face Munster

    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.

    1 November 2024, 2:30 pm
  • 13 minutes 36 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Munster recruitment update, Ireland's 'Alive' inspiration, Robertson's Marler response

    On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster whose head of rugby operations Ian Costello provided the latest on their hunt for a Graham Rowntree replacement.

    Munster have also named their team to face that All Blacks XV at Thomond Park.

    We hear from Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby regarding their mini injury crisis at hooker, and how they've been inspired this week by the tales that inspired the movie 'Alive'.

    Scott Robertson has responded to Joe Marler's Haka comments, and he's also named the team to face England.

    Scotland have also shown their hand for their first autumn test against Fiji.

    And a Wales prop goes public with a heart condition.

    31 October 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 34 seconds
    The Red78 Unlocked | Graham Rowntree departs Munster | Ep.108

    On this episode of the Red78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Graham Rowntree's departure as head coach, and to discuss who may take over.

    Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]

    Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

    The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join. .

    31 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 11 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Marler's Haka storm, Munster to feel the Love at Thomond, Erasmus on coaching another country

    On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the storm whipped up by England prop Joe Marler's thoughts on the Haka. An All Blacks legend weighs in on Marler's opinion (and haircut).

    We have the latest from the All Blacks camp as their senior side prepare for England, and the All Blacks try-scorer parachuted into the XV squad that will play Munster.

    Rassie Erasmus discusses potentially coaching an international team other than South Africa.

    And David Campese gives his frank Joe Schmidt opinion.

    30 October 2024, 2:50 pm
  • 8 minutes 2 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Rowntree leaves Munster, new deal for Connacht captain, new honour for Dupont

    On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that bombshell news of a change at the top for Munster.

    Connacht have tied their captain down with a new three year deal.

    France have named their third different captain of 2024.

    Toulouse secure the services of Ange Capuozzo with a new lengthy contract.

    Plus, we hear from All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan ahead of their Northern Hemisphere stretch, which includes that Friday night date with Ireland.

    29 October 2024, 12:00 pm
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