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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen.Coming up today, we hear from the OTB Breakfast crew on the Ireland performance against Japan.There is an injury blow, but is Mack Hansen back in the fold?Steve Tandy's Wales pumped by Argentina.And England continue their winning run.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, Mack Hansen to miss out whilst doubts remain over Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw.Stuart Lancaster on the Munster game.And are England about to unveil a new generational talent?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, we will hear from the Lions camp as Owen Farrell is named as skipper.Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy in a race against time to be fit.Simon Easterby relishes a go against the First Nations.Wales appoint a new head coach.And Argentina involved in a racism row with England.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

The pod is on the ground in Australia with the Test series days away. Chris and Lauren are joined by Wallaby great Stephen Moore to look ahead to a special few weeks. But with Australia eighth in the world rankings, what will we get from the home side? And how much does the Australian sporting public need the Wallabies to fire? There is breaking news from the Lions camp with Mack Hansen a doubt and we discuss protocol on long-haul flights.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Mack Hansen could miss the Lions' first test against Australia this Saturday.Matt Williams on the arrogance of young coaches in the Australian system,And two Welsh regions could be axed as soon as 2027.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, we will hear from the Lions camp as they call up even more replacements.Mack Hansen looks set to be fit for Saturday's test.J-A S plays down beef with Sione.Ireland's pointless showing in Portugal.And what has All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson had to say about the South Africa set piece tactics against Italy?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Our guestsMARK JACKSONCIARÁN DUFFY (Post to Post blog)LIONS : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Mack Hansen 13. Huw Jones 12. Sione Tuipulotu 11. Duhan van Der Merwe 10. Fin Smith 9. Ben White1. Pierre Schoeman 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie 3. Will Stuart 4. James Ryan 5. Tadhg Beirne 6. Henry Pollock 7. Jac Morgan 8. Ben Earl16. Ronan Kelleher 17. Andrew Porter 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Scott Cummings 20. Josh van der Flier 21. Alex Mitchell 22. Marcus Smith 23. Owen FarrellIRELAND : 15: Jimmy O'Brien 14: Tommy O'Brien 13: Hugh Gavin 12: Stuart McCloskey 11: Shayne Bolton 10: Jack Crowley 9: Craig Casey1: Jack Boyle 2: Gus McCarthy 83: Thomas Clarkson 4: Tom Ahern 5: Darragh Murray 6: Ryan Baird 7: Alex Kendellen 8: Cian Prendergast16: Tom Stewart 17: Michael Milne 18: Tom O'Toole 19: Cormac Izuchukwu 20: Max Deegan 21: Ben Murphy 22: Ciaran Frawley 23: Calvin Nash

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, Andy Farrell names his Lions team to take on the ACT Brumbies.Mack Hansen relishes the opportunity to come up against some old mates.Hoe Schmidt isn't worrying about the sticky Wallaby start.Ireland suffer an injury blow.And are the TMOs getting too involved in contentious calls?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Our guestsMARK JACKSONCIARÁN DUFFY(Post to Post blog)15. Hugo Keenan 14. Mack Hansen 13. Huw Jones 12. Sione Tuipulotu 11. Blair Kinghorn 10. Fin Smith1. Pierre Schoeman 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie 3. Finlay Bealham 4. Tadhg Beirne 5. James Ryan 6. Henry Pollock 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Ben Earl16. Dan Sheehan 17. Ellis Genge 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Joe McCarthy 20. Scott Cummings 21. Jac Morgan 22. Ben White 23. Marcus SmithIRELAND v Georgia15. Jimmy O'Brien 14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Jamie Osborne 12. Stuart McCloskey 11. Jacob Stockdale 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Craig Casey (c)1. Jack Boyle 2. Gus McCarthy 3. Thomas Clarkson 4. Cormac Izuchukwu 5. Darragh Murray 6. Ryan Baird 7. Nick Timoney 8. Gavin Coombes16. Tom Stewart 17. Michael Milne 18. Jack Aungier 19. Tom Ahern 20. Cian Prendergast 21. Ben Murphy 22. Jack Crowley 23. Calvin Nash

This week on The KOKO Show we have an absolutely smashing episode for you all. The lads are joined by the two Aussie British and Irish Lions Tourees, Mr Mack ‘Daddy' Hansen and Mr Sione ‘The Scot' Tuipulotu. We broke down with the boys, what it felt like to join this illustrious club, where they were when they got the news and which Australian watering holes they will be attending alongside their band of bad losers. Plus, we analysed and dissected the complete 2025 British and Irish Lions Squad with a fine tooth comb, as we tried to poke holes in their approach, highlight their weaknesses and work out how the Wallabies will win the series 3-0. Moreover, with all this hubbub about a certain red army approaching our shores, it would be easy to lose sight of all the cracking footy action happening right here in Australia and New Zealand. That is right, fear not our soggy and sodden Southern Hemisphere heroes, this week we give you all the major takeaways from round 13 of the Superb Rugby, the highs and lows of the Wallaroos' Pac 4 campaign and a smattering of juicy rugby news from around the world.Finally, the KOKO Crew are back to work hitting the whiteboards and breathing in the sweet nectar of alcohol based cleaning products in the hope of constructing an Aussie squad akin to the ‘Locked in Lions', that we are calling ‘The Lion Tamers'. The fellas will be picking four Australian players each week to join the noble ranks of ‘The Lion Tamers', with the sole ambition of crushing these pompous touring tea tossers. So, sit back, relax and steep your brew with the highly dysfunctional KOKO Crew. It is time for episode 21 of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show01:29 - Gits explains why he is in London 02:45 - Intro to the show 06:01 - KOKO Learnings around Mothers Day09:22 - The KOKO boys discuss the Lions squad 13:57 - Sione Tuipulotu is back to talk about his Lions selection 14:41 - Sione talks about the moment his name was called out 20:51 - Sione talks about meeting the squad the squad for the first time 22:32 - Sione v Bundee Aki at training 23:11 - Sione on Mack Hansen 24:16 - Sione talks about the media attention about being and Aussie Lion 27:26 - Mack Hansen arrives on the KOKO Show 28:58 - Mack talks about when he found out the exciting Lions news 31:33 - Mack's celebrations after the news 32:33 - Mack addresses the rumors his injury had him out of the tour 34:38 - Mack talks about what excites him about going on tour 35:34 - Mack talks about KOKO making him Tour Captain37:04 - Mack talks about his days touring with the Brumbies 38:37 - Mack will be single on tour with Drew 41:13 - Farewell to Mack 41:46 - The KOKO boys select their first four Lion Tamers 43:47 - The Rugby Round Up Segment - The boys talk about Taniela's form48:17 - Joseph Suaalii injury and the Reds' performance 49:44 - DRUA V BLUES REVIEW 51:07 - Brumbies and Reds are both peaking at the right time 52:16 - Western Force 20th Anniversary Celebrations 55:11 - The injuries in Australian Rugby 57:44 - WALLAROOS V BLACK FERNS REVIEW01:02:45 - Gits' chat with Jamie Roberts 01:04:57 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht welcome back four Irish internationals for Saturday's (29th March 2025) historic BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Munster in Elvery's MacHale Park, Castlebar. 25,000 supporters are expected for the biggest home game in Connacht's history and their starting team includes Cian Prendergast, Finlay Bealham, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen. Conor Murray is set to win his 200th cap for the visitors in Connacht's first ever game at the home of Mayo GAA. Galway Bay FM's William Davies previews the occasion. == Kick-off at MacHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday is 2.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANhttps://x.com/keegolaughs_irlwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsIRELAND : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Mack Hansen 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Robbie Henshaw 11. James Lowe 10. Jack Crowley 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Finlay Bealham 4. James Ryan 5. Tadhg Beirne 6. Jack Conan 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris (c)16. Gus McCarthy 17. Jack Boyle 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Joe McCarthy 20. Peter O'Mahony 21. Conor Murray 22. Sam Prendergast 23. Bundee Aki ITALY : 15 Tommaso Allan 14 Ange Capuozzo 13 Juan Ignacio Brex (c) 12 Tommaso Menoncello 11 Monty Ioane 10 Paolo Garbisi 9 Martin Page-Relo 1 Danilo Fischetti 2 Gianmarco Lucchesi 3 Simone Ferrari 4 Dino Lamb 5 Federico Ruzza 6 Sebastian Negri 7 Manuel Zuliani 8 Lorenzo Cannone16 Giacomo Nicotera 17 Mirco Spagnolo 18 Giosuè Zilocchi 19 Niccolò Cannone 20 Michele Lamaro 21 Ross Vintcent 22 Stephen Varney 23 Leonardo MarinGuinness Six Nations 2025 Round 5Saturday, March 15, 2025KO 2:15pm  Stadio OlimpicoLive on : RTÉ2, ITV1Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)AR1 : Angus Gardner (Aus)AR2 : Morné Ferreira (SA)TMO: Andrew Jackson (Eng)FPRO: Tual Trainini (Fra)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has your team news ahead of that huge meeting of Ireland and Scotland. Mack Hansen is out of that game, and Simon Easterby explains why. He also discusses his bench composition, Tadhg Furlong's progress and more. Fabien Galthié has begun piling the pressure on Saturday's referee Angus Gardner + he discusses Thierry Henry's visit. And we hear from Gregor Townsend and Matt Sherratt on Saturday's meeting of Scotland and Wales.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has your team news ahead of that huge meeting of Ireland and Scotland. Mack Hansen is out of that game, and Simon Easterby explains why. He also discusses his bench composition, Tadhg Furlong's progress and more. Fabien Galthié has begun piling the pressure on Saturday's referee Angus Gardner + he discusses Thierry Henry's visit. And we hear from Gregor Townsend and Matt Sherratt on Saturday's meeting of Scotland and Wales.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the France camp ahead of their departure for Dublin. And there's an update on the fitness of Gregory Alldritt. We hear from Mack Hansen and John Fogarty on France's deployment of a 7-1 bench. Marcus Smith has been sensationally dropped by England for the visit of Italy to Twickenham. And Rassie Erasmus addresses chatter that Felix Jones was sent to 'spy' on England.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the France camp ahead of their departure for Dublin. And there's an update on the fitness of Gregory Alldritt. We hear from Mack Hansen and John Fogarty on France's deployment of a 7-1 bench. Marcus Smith has been sensationally dropped by England for the visit of Italy to Twickenham. And Rassie Erasmus addresses chatter that Felix Jones was sent to 'spy' on England.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's showdown with France. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty on Tadhg Furlong's battle to be fit, plus Mack Hansen on the desire to send Ireland's retiring trio out on a high. France have injury concerns over an experienced member of their scrum. Les Bleus have reopened old wounds ahead of their trip to Dublin. Connacht have a new senior assistant coach. And we hear from Jamie George as he craves comfort against Italy.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's showdown with France. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty on Tadhg Furlong's battle to be fit, plus Mack Hansen on the desire to send Ireland's retiring trio out on a high. France have injury concerns over an experienced member of their scrum. Les Bleus have reopened old wounds ahead of their trip to Dublin. Connacht have a new senior assistant coach. And we hear from Jamie George as he craves comfort against Italy.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals. Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff. Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card. And English plans to cap a South African-born centre look to have been scuppered.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals. Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff. Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card. And English plans to cap a South African-born centre look to have been scuppered.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins offers a positive update on Mack Hansen's new contract,Will Greenwood gives his thoughts on whether Simon Easterby would be suited to the Wales head coach role, And London Irish saved by an Eddie Jordan-led consortium - are they on their way to the URC?Rugby Daily with Bank of Ireland. Never Stop Competing.

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the team is joined by top referee Luke Pearce for an in-depth exploration of the challenges facing referees. Tackling topics like Mack Hansen's ban, the impact of TMOs on the game, and whether rugby as an emerging problem with simulation and diving. Alex and Hask wrap things up with a lively discussion about the Investec Champions Cup, debating the greatest back row unit and previewing the upcoming Round 4 fixtures. Season 5 is proudly sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Jim's dialling in from Spotify HQ in the USA, and Goodey's fresh off a busy Champions Cup weekend. We're diving into all the action, including Leinster's brutal bust-up against La Rochelle, Glasgow's big win against Racing, and Freddie Steward's Six Nations stock is rising after Leicester's win against Ulster. Plus, Junior Kpoku—England U20 star and Racing 92 powerhouse—joins us to chat about life in the TOP14, who's England jersey he's coming for, and what's next for the 6ft 8 phenom. Also on the pod, the lads give their take on the Mack Hansen's ban, and why South African fans don't rate Dupont as the GOAT. Subscribe on Spotify, sit back, and enjoy the ride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colm Boohig of Off the Ball discusses the weekend sport as the Champions Cup is back. Leinster will travel to France for a pivotal match against their rivals la Rochelle. Connacht hosts Lyon, but without Mack Hansen, as he has been banned for three games, over comments he made following Connacht's defeat to Leinster in the URC in December.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the details of Mack Hansen's suspension following his post-match outburst over the Christmas. Two more of his teammates have committed their next two years to Connacht. Oyonnax have sacked Chris Farrell following his conviction as part of the Grenoble rape trial. And La Rochelle will be without Tolu Latu for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup date with Leinster.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the details of Mack Hansen's suspension following his post-match outburst over the Christmas. Two more of his teammates have committed their next two years to Connacht. Oyonnax have sacked Chris Farrell following his conviction as part of the Grenoble rape trial. And La Rochelle will be without Tolu Latu for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup date with Leinster.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on a busy day at Connacht where head coach Pete Wilkins addresses Mack Hansen's looming disciplinary hearing. One of Wilkins' backroom team is out the gap at the end of this season, but two of his players have committed their futures. A pair of Munster Academy products have also signed new deals, and we hear from one of them - Tom Ahern. There's mixed injury news from Ulster, while Tadhg Furlong is nearing a Leinster comeback. France, England and Italy will all be without key players during the Six Nations. And Jeremy Davidson's moved upstairs at Castres ahead of schedule.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on a busy day at Connacht where head coach Pete Wilkins addresses Mack Hansen's looming disciplinary hearing. One of Wilkins' backroom team is out the gap at the end of this season, but two of his players have committed their futures. A pair of Munster Academy products have also signed new deals, and we hear from one of them - Tom Ahern. There's mixed injury news from Ulster, while Tadhg Furlong is nearing a Leinster comeback. France, England and Italy will all be without key players during the Six Nations. And Jeremy Davidson's moved upstairs at Castres ahead of schedule.

Galway Bay FM's William Davies spoke with Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins about Mack Hansen's upcoming disciplinary hearing, the departure of assistant Mark Sexton and their upcoming Challenge Cup tie against Lyon in Dexcom Stadium.

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.

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.

The talking is over and the BKT United Rugby Championship makes its return this weekend.  Connacht are on the road for their opener away to Munster on Saturday (21st September 2024). Pete Wilkins' team finished 11th last season missing out on the play-offs and the Champions Cup so finishing in the top-8 will be their number one target over the next eight months. Mack Hansen, Santiago Cordero and Josh Murphy return to the starting line-ups.  Piers O'Connro, Josh Ioane and Ben Murphy make their debuts.  Tom Farrell wears the red of Munster for the first time since leaving Connacht. Connacht's last away victory over Munster was a 24-20 victory in May 2021.  The last eight meetings between the teams have resulted in four wins each. For Galway Bay FM's special preview in association with Murty Rabbitts, here's William Davies. == Kick-off at Thomond Park on Saturday is 5.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Our Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by Murty Rabbits

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Hugo Keenan's inclusion in the Ireland Sevens squad. Three Munster players have signed new contracts with the province.Mack Hansen remains on the injury list for Connacht.And Ronan O'Gara offers his assessment of Leinster's loss in the Investec Champions Cup final.

Connacht won't have Mack Hansen or Byron Ralston back for Saturday's (27th April 2024) trip to Dragons in the United Rugby Championship. However, head coach Pete Wilkins says that JJ Hanrahan's hamstring won't stop him playing this weekend, while Jack Carty could be back for the Munster game on May 11th. Pete Wilkins provided an overall squad update to assembled media and also had a quick word with Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Kick-off at Rodney Parade on Saturday is 8pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Our Connacht rugby coverage is brought to you by Murty Rabbitts.

Irish Rugby International Mack Hansen has today been announced as the Irish ambassador for the Wings For Life World Run, which takes place this year on Sunday May 5th. The world's largest running event, all funds raised from the run go directly to spinal cord research at the Wings For Life Foundation.  Known for his rapid pace on the field, Hansen will swap the pitch for the pavement this May as he joins hundreds of thousands across the world in running for those who can't. The run, now in its 11th year, is an opportunity for runners of all levels to run separately for the same goal of helping to find a cure for spinal cord injury.  At the 'Wings for Life' launch, Mack Hansen caught up with Galway Bay FM's Alan Deegan. == The unique race format means runners and wheelchair users on every corner of the globe take part at the same time. Whether they run, roll in a wheelchair, jog or simply walk, every participant in the Wings for Life World Run starts at exactly the same moment, 11.00am UTC (12.00pm Irish Time). But they don't run toward the finish line – they run away from it. Participants are chased by the event's signature “Catcher Car,” which gives them a 30-minute head start. When this moving finish line passes them, they've successfully completed their race.  Keen fans of rugby and running across Ireland are encouraged to sign up for the event, and can run the race virtually alongside Mack Hansen by registering via Wings For Life World Run App. Choose to join Mack's team during registration when prompted, and on the day of the race, Hansen will be cheering his team members on the extra mile via the App! Since the first Wings for Life World Run in 2014, the event has raised over €43.8 million, with over 1 million registered participants from over 195 countries. The 2023 edition alone drew a record 206,728 participants, and the aim for 2024 is to surpass that benchmark with even more people taking part. The event is the primary fundraiser for the not-for-profit Wings for Life foundation, which funds promising spinal cord research and clinical trials. Breakthroughs from these studies are already changing lives, so going for a run on a single day in May really can make a difference in the search for a cure. The Wings For Life World Run starts simultaneously around the world at 11.00am UTC / 12.00pm Irish time on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. You can play your part in making this year's event the biggest yet, by registering via www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com. 

Connacht's Shayne Bolton will miss the BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Scarlets on Saturday (2nd March 2024) as he's following HIA protocols. The Westerners are playing their first game in two weeks since a 16-12 win away to Cardiff, and are also looking for their third win on the trot in all competitions. Niall Murray, Mack Hansen and Jack Aungier were among the try scorers when they last met in a 36-14 bonus point victory in October 2022 in Galway. Leading up to the game, Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Kick-off at the Dexcom Stadium next Saturday is 5.05pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Galway Bay FM's Connacht rugby coverage is brought to you by Murty Rabbitts.

On a stacked Rugby Daily this Monday, Richie McCormack brings you news of a double blow for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, with Mack Hansen and Jimmy O'Brien out of the Six Nations. We'll hear too from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins. The rumours are true - Joey Carbery is leaving Munster in the summer. And Jean Kleyn won't play again this season.

Connacht & Ireland winger Mack Hansen is back on the show to discuss the differences between an Irish and Australian Christmas, his plans for the festive period, Ireland's World Cup heartache, how they pick themselves up and go again, RG Snyman's controversial move to Leinster, whether he'd play at the Olympics, the mess Australian rugby is in, who might be their next head coach and much more...EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bigjimTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Mack Hansen returns to offer Connacht a boost in Ulster clash, Brian O'Driscoll's player of the year awards and the rebuild begins in Australian rugby.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new deal for Caelan Doris. The incredible sum being allegedly offered to RG Snyman by Leinster has been revealed, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the prospective deal. There's reaction following a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup, with Alan Quinlan giving his view on where things have gone wrong for Munster so far. There's good news for Connacht and Mack Hansen ahead of Friday's interpro.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, who have banned the fan who tugged at the jersey of a Bayonne player on Saturday. We hear from Tadhg Beirne too on that disappointing draw.James Ryan hails the immediate impact of Jacques Nienaber at Leinster following their win at La Rochelle.There's bad news for Connacht regarding Mack Hansen, but coach Colm Tucker hits back at questions of attitude problems within the province.And tributes are paid to former Ireland and Lions prop, and IRB chair Syd Millar.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan there's good news for Connacht fans as Mack Hansen may play this weekend, James Treacy assesses Jacques Nienaber's role at Leinster and speculation continues over Munster's next captain.

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on a thrilling weekend of Rugby World Cup action including Ireland's victory over defending champions South Africa, which was the game of the tournament so far.We look at where the game was won and lost, and discuss the likelihood of the two sides meeting again in the final at the end of October.Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins joins the show to talk about the form of two of his star players, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, and his experience of working alongside Andy Farrell during Ireland's successful tour of New Zealand last year.Plus, the guys discuss under-pressure Eddie Jones, England's backline options following their resounding win over Chile and ask if enough is being done to support 'tier 2' nations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Irish rugby stars Mack Hansen & Peter O'Mahony look ahead to this weekend's clash with Tonga. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt, second row James Ryan and centre Bundee Aki addressed the media on the eve of their first game of #RWC2023, against Romania in Bordeaux. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's captain's run in Bordeaux. We hear from Mike Catt on the non-selection of Mack Hansen for tomorrow. James Ryan discusses the oppressive heat in Bordeaux, and his excitement at starting alongside one Leinster teammate in particular. We hear from Gregor Townsend as he names his team to play the Springboks in Marseille on Sunday. Plus, we learn of the influence of a certain Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks camp ahead of tonight's opening fixture at the Stade de France.