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Dara Smith-Naughton was on hand as Ireland bounced back from last week's disappointing defeat in Tallaght Stadium against the USA with a comfortable win over Japan in the Dexcom Stadium in their second WXV match.
Firstly, hear from Dara as he gives his FT report, then hear from Head Coach Scott Bemand and Erin King, debutant Beth Buttimer and finally, Ireland's record try-scorer; Beibhinn Parsons.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, all the team news ahead of the URC finally kicking off this weekend,
and Ireland target a big response against Japan, as the WXV Global Series heads to Galway.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Gerry Thornley is not happy that the domestic season is only kicking off this weekend.
James Tracy's dream pick for the next Leinster head coach,
And could New Zealand Rugby scrap their Super Rugby sides to secure their financial future?
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the extent of Munster's injury crisis at out-half becomes clearer - and more concerning...
Brian O'Driscoll on what he feels Ireland lacks at the minute,
And James Tracy's big question as Joey Carbery returns to Leinster action.
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Welcome to a brand new series on Off The Ball where Brian O'Driscoll sits down with legends of Irish sport who have retired their sporting career for something new. In episode one, Brian spoke to former professional footballer for Ireland, Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland, Niall Quinn about the transition from athlete to running a business.
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