Rugby Daily | Cullen's new deal, RDS latest, Henderson loses central contract

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. </p>Richie speaks to Leinster CEO Shane Nolan, who also provides an update on the redevelopment status of the RDS. </p>It's been a big day of contract news at Ulster. </p>Warren Gatland addresses his future as Wales boss ahead of their test with the Springboks. </p>And Sergio Parisse makes more history for Italy. </p>

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Rugby Daily | Ireland tighthead options boosted, Kleyn given Boks start, Dupont nomination 'disrespectful'

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's test with Fiji. </p>Scrum coach John Fogarty addresses Ireland's discipline, the threat posed by Fiji, and speaks in glowing terms about history-maker Cian Healy. </p>Jean Kleyn's been handed a start for the Springboks against Wales, as Rassie Erasmus goes with the brothers Hendrikse. </p>Steve Borthwick's been forced into some alterations to his England squad. </p>There's been a change in itinerary for the Lions tour of Australia. </p>And Antoine Dupont's nomination as World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year has been described as "disrespectful". </p>

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Rugby Daily | Gatland future uncertain, Crowley accused of cheating, Tigers chase Byrne

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. </p>Leicester have joined the list of clubs hunting Leinster out-half Ross Byrne. </p>Jack Crowley has been accused of cheating against Argentina by a former All Black. </p>Ulster tie a versatile back down with a new two-year deal. </p>And Irish nominees galore, as World Rugby reveals its shortlists for their annual awards in Monaco. </p>

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Farrell's impending hiatus affecting Ireland's form

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.</p>On this morning's show...</p>Brian Barry Murphy reflects on the Republic of Ireland's second half horror show at Wembley.</p>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.</p>Alan Quinlan on another edgy Ireland performance in the Autumn Nations Series.</p>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?</p>Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.</p><br /><strong>SUBSCRIBE at </strong><a href="http://OffTheBall.com/join"><strong>OffTheBall.com/join</strong></a></p>

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Rugby Daily Special | Ill discipline makes things edgy for Ireland again

On a special edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the reaction to Ireland's three-point win over Argentina at the Aviva. </p>We hear from Andy Farrell on Ireland's ill-discipline, and debutant Sam Prendergast. </p>Felipe Contepomi reacts to what so nearly was a famous win for his Pumas side. </p>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. </p>

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Gladiator II star Paul Mescal's Rugby World Cup heartbreak | YOU HAD TO BE THERE

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!</p>You can become an Off The Ball member to hear this and lots more besides.</p><strong>SUBSCRIBE at </strong><a href="http://OffTheBall.com/join"><strong>OffTheBall.com/join</strong></a></p>

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Rugby Daily | Kearney joins World Rugby Board, Jalibert walks out on France, London Irish confusion

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. </p>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. </p>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. </p>The Springboks make a host of changes for their meeting with England, with a Leinster man among the beneficiaries. </p>And there's more confusion regarding the future of London Irish. </p>

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Rugby Daily | Farrell explains selection, no Cordero for Pumas, NZ player hit with 4-year ban

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news for Friday's clash of Ireland and the Pumas at the Aviva. </p>We hear from head coach Andy Farrell as he explains his selection, and Cian Healy on equalling Brian O'Driscoll's caps record. </p>Connacht man Santiago Cordero is missing from the Argentina panel for Friday's game. </p>Warren Gatland's made changes to his Wales team as they look to break their losing streak. </p>Keith Wood's son has joined Munster's Academy. </p>Worcester and Wasps claw closer to resurrection. </p>And a player in New Zealand has been hit with a 4-year doping ban. </p>

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BONUS | Gus Pichot: What World Rugby must do to save the sport

Argentine rugby legend Gus Pichot joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on Off The Ball Breakfast today.</p>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.</p>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.</p>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. </p>Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.</p>SUBSCRIBE at <a href="http://OffTheBall.com/join">OffTheBall.com/join</a></p>Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball</p>

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Rugby Daily | Hansen tackles Ireland flaws, Lievremont's brush with death, Boks lean on Flannery

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from a wounded Ireland camp ahead of Friday's test with Argentina. </p>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. </p>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. </p>All Blacks forward Wallace Sititi on Sam Cane's absence from their test with France. </p>Marc Lievremont's brush with death. </p>And European finals weekend is returning to France. </p>

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