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Coming up today, we'll look ahead to a busy weekend of test-match action in the Southern Hemisphere.
And a little later in the pod, we'll hear from the Irish provinces, as the women's interpro get up and running on Saturday.
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Coming up, Joe Schmidt returns to Irish rugby with a new role at Ulster,
Aoife Wafer gets the captaincy at Harlequins for next season,
And why is Samoa facing a four year ban from international rugby?
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Coming up, can Ireland regain their status as a master of the basics? Brian O'Driscoll outlines how.
The landmark case being brought by former players against rugby's governing bodies is on the brink of collapse,
And an Italy player is handed a two-match ban for a red card - picked up in a game he wasn't even playing in!
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Coming up, reflections from Ireland's summer tests, after a comprehensive defeat against New Zealand on Saturday.
A roundup of the other Nations Championship results, including a historic day for Australia, and controversy and drama in Argentina.
And what is the Rugby Club World Cup, due to start just weeks out from the Lions tour of New Zealand?
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Coming up, it's your final preview of Ireland against New Zealand in the Nations Championship this weekend!
We'll have the team news, we'll hear from both camps,
And our OTB regulars will look ahead to the action, as Ireland bid to end the 52-game unbeaten run for the All Blacks at the Auckland venue.
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For those of you who don't know, The Nations Champi0onship tournament debuted two weeks ago and this week on Word On The Street, we delved into it's format, it's merits and whether fans and players are simply fatigued by 'too much rugby'. We'll here from rugby fans and pundits about the schedule overload and how it competes against a summer jam-packed with sport6.
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Coming up, the first soundings from both the Ireland and New Zealand camps ahead of an Eden Park showdown this weekend,
Ireland under-20s survive a chaotic clash with Fiji at the Junior World Championships,
And more unity but still plenty of uncertainty on the future of Welsh Rugby...
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, well it's a final preview of the Nations Championship action this weekend,
We'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of the Japan game, our OTB regulars will weigh in with their thoughts,
And we'll go around the houses of the other games tomorrow.
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Susanna, Eve and Rachel are back in studio for Word On The Street’s first sponsored episode with Braeburn Coffee – and it’s a proper summer one: Love Island chat, but with a rugby twist.
They’re joined by Connor Phillips (Munster Academy, Ireland Sevens, and 2025 Love Island contestant) to break down what the villa is really like, why it isn’t as “fake” as people think, and how life changes when you walk out the door.
Connor also opens up on how he struggled to fit into rugby environments, his time in the Munster academy, the Irish Sevens cut – and who he’s backing to win Love Island (spoiler: it's not Fitzy & Lola)!
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Coming up, a much-changed Ireland team for their Nations Championship clash with Eddie Jones' Japan,
David Humphreys reveals that Ronan O'Gara is a candidate for Leinster's head coach search,
And how has Leinster's partnership with a Rugby League side benefitted their Academy players.
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Coming up, Ireland survive a scare as the Wallabies snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in Sydney.
Why Jamie Osborne at left wing didn't quite work out,
And how Damian Willemse put in a player-of-the-match performance against England - but didn't get the award!
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Coming up, your final preview for Ireland's Nations Championship test against Australia,
Why last year's Lions tour has Australian rugby in rude financial health,
And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of summer internationals.
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Coming up, the Ireland team is named for their Nations Championship clash with the Wallabies,
Munster and Connacht are handed tricky pools for next season's Investec Champions Cup,
And Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller pay tribute to the late great Philip Doyle.
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Coming up today, Ireland gear up for their Nations Championship opener against the Wallabies this weekend,
Some big changes to the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool stages next season,
And tributes paid to former Ireland women's head coach Philip 'Goose' Doyle, following his sudden passing last week.
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Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller join Eoin Sheahan to pay tribute to their former Ireland rugby coach Phillip Doyle who passed away recently.
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Former Ireland women's rugby head coach Philip Doyle died on Friday aged 61.
Doyle, affectionately known as 'Goose', had two spells as head coach of the Ireland women’s team, initially from 2003 to 2006, before returning to the role in 2010.
It was in this second period in charge that Ireland enjoyed their greatest success, winning the Grand Slam in 2013, and sealing the title with a 6-3 win against Italy in Milan.
While they finished third in the 2014 championship, Doyle’s Ireland team achieved further history at that year’s World Cup by reaching the semi-finals.
The high point of that World Cup was a 17-14 win against the defending champions the Black Ferns, becoming the first ever Ireland international side to defeat New Zealand, with tries for Heather O’Brien and Alison Miller, and seven points from the boot of Niamh Briggs, sealing the famous win.
Doyle stepped down as head coach after that fourth-place World Cup finish, with Tom Tierney taking over as Ireland won another Six Nations title in 2015.
And here is Doyle speaking to our own Cameron Hill about his life in rugby back in April of this year.
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It's a URC Grand Final special for you today - we'll hear from both the Leinster and Bulls camps,
Some Off The Ball regulars will offer their thoughts ahead of tonight's games,
And there's a couple of highlights from chats we had this week with bona fide Leinster royalty....
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Coming up, the Leinster and Bulls teams are out for the URC Grand Final,
Isa Nacewa admits he was "shocked" by James Lowe's decision to leave this summer,
A few big names out of the Ireland squad for their Nations Championship games this July,
And are we inching closer to tackles above the sternum being outlawed in elite rugby?
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Coming up, a big injury blow for Leinster just days out from the URC final.
The cause of Jack Crowley's recent injury struggles has finally been revealed - and it's not good news for Ireland,
Another van der Flier gets an international call-up for the July tests,
And Cam Roigard defends his action after being accused of feigning injury before setting up a try at the weekend.
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Coming up, James Tracy fumes over the decision by the IRFU to let go of James Lowe,
Caelan Doris a doubt for the URC Final against the Bulls next Friday,
And Aoife Wafer is crowned the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship once again.
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Coming up, James Lowe laments no "fairytale ending" as he confirms his Leinster exit,
Munster have snapped up a former Ireland international as part of their coaching team for next season,
And after Antoine Dupont's successful sevens Sabbatical, another France superstar could switch codes ahead of the next Olympics...
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Coming up, another Croke Park date for Leinster in the URC final, but is there enough buy-in from fans?
Tributes paid to former IRFU chief executive Philip Browne, who has died at the age of 66.
And with his Leinster exit imminent, news on where James Lowe will end up next...
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Coming up, Irish rugby mourns the passing of legendary back-rower Fergus Slattery at the age of 77,
John Dobson sends out a warning to critics of Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber,
And Munster's hopes of signing All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax have been dealt a fatal blow.
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Coming up, Andy Farrell signs a new deal with the IRFU to stay on as head coach through to 2031,
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen praises "genius" senior coach Jacques Nienaber,
And Maggie Alphonsi slams the RFU over a sexism row involving one of its council members.
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Fergus Slattery, one of Ireland’s greatest rugby players, has died at the age of 77.
In a statement, Blackrock College RFC announced the news this morning, hailing their former flanker as a “Lion of Lions”.
Born in 1949, Slattery attended Blackrock College and won the 1966 Leinster Schools Senior Cup, before joining the club as a 17-year-old and excelling in senior rugby.
He went on to win 61 caps for Ireland, captaining the country and winning the Five Nations Championship in 1974 and Triple Crowns in 1982 and 1985 as part of a legendary back-row with Willie Duggan and John O’Driscoll.
He was also part of the 1979 series win in Australia.
Slattery is also a legendary Lion and was called up to the tours of New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa in 1974 where he played in the Test series win.
He was also a key part in the Barbarians’ most famous try against the All Blacks in 1973. In total, he played 18 times for the invitational club.
After retirement, Slattery remained heavily involved in rugby through his media work with the BBC and with Blackrock College where he was a keen proponent of the sport’s amateur values.
In recent years, his family disclosed that Slattery suffered from dementia, revealing the scale of his illness in an interview with The Sunday Times.
He is survived by his wife Margo, daughter Nikki, son Cameron and his grandchildren.
Here is former Ireland and Lion back row Slattery speaking to our own Nathan Murphy ahead of the Lions tour of 2017, and about his memories of being a Tourist back in the early 1970s.
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Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to look back on the URC quarter final defeat to the Bulls, to reflect on the season as a whole, and to look ahead to the next campaign.
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Coming up, Matt Williams responds to Jacques Nienaber's fiery press conference ahead of the URC semi-finals,
A major England international is leaving Harlequins, with a move to the controversial R360 a live possibility,
And could Racing 92 be hit with a points deduction ahead of next season's Top 14?
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Coming up today, Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber bite back at media criticism following Leinster's URC playoff win over the Lions,
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan assesses a first season at the helm,
And Connacht sign off for the summer with a narrow defeat away to Glasgow Warriors.
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Coming up, the team news, and all you need to know ahead of the URC playoffs this weekend.
Breakfast reacts to Sam Prendergast getting the start at 10 for Leinster, with Ciaran Frawley not in the matchday 23.
And could Jordie Barrett return for a second stint at Leinster in the near future?
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Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll on why Ciaran Frawley might be Leinster's go-to for the final URC playoff push,
Munster on the hunt for a new forwards coach next season,
And Croke Park could host this season's URC final for the second year in a row.
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On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes, and Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan look ahead to Saturday's URC quarter final with the Bulls.
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Coming up, could Leinster call upon an old foe to finally get them over their Champions Cup hoodoo?
The All Blacks will be without a key player for their July test with Ireland,
And the head coach has been named for the first-ever British and Irish Lions Women's Tour next Autumn.
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Coming up, Andy Dunne on the cultural issue that keeps costing Leinster in European finals,
Munster suffer a major injury blow ahead of their URC playoff quarter-final,
And Ciaran Frawley on his decision to leave the province for Connacht this summer.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the world of rugby.
Leinster suffer a thumping defeat in Bilbao by Bordeaux-Begles.
Ulster hammered by Montpellier.
Cheslin Kolbe returns to SA to play for the Stormers.
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Coming up, we kick off the final run-in to Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Bordeaux.
Why Irish coaches are a la mode in French rugby right now,
And a pretty distressing court case involving a former Wallabies centre in Australia,
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, how a blitz defence actually works, and will it be Leinster's undoing in Bilbao,
The brain injury lawsuit being taken by former rugby players is on the brink of collapse,
And tributes are being paid to Scotland great Scott Hastings, who has died at the age of 61.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the win over the Lions that sees Munster finish 5th in the URC table, and sets up a quarter final clash away to the Bulls.
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Coming up, Ulster could receive a major injury boost ahead of the Challenge Cup final this weekend,
Fiona Hayes on the breakthrough star for Ireland in the Women's Six Nations,
And with another league adopting the Top-14 approach, could bonus points be changed in the URC soon?
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Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by former Ireland International Fiona Hayes to discuss Ireland's 54-5 drubbing over Scotland in yesterday's historic match at the Aviva Stadium.
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It's official, a brand new Irish record for a Women's Six Nations game as 31,294 fans made themselves heard in the first ever standalone women's game at the Aviva Stadium.
And boy did the girls in green give the spectators a show racking up 54 points against the visiting Scottish side and kickstarting a new era in Irish Women's Rugby.
OTB's Susanna Mollen chats to recently retired Irish international, Eimear Corri-Fallon, on the spectacle in the Aviva, Ireland's campaign as a whole, and what's next for this team and their Green Wave.
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Meghan Scully is joined by Former Ireland and Munster number 8 Anna Caplice and former Scottish captain Lisa Martin to preview the final weekends actions.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,
Coming up, the team news for Ireland's massive Six Nations final-round game against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
The permutations for the Irish provinces in the final round of the URC regular season,
And a South Africa prop has been banned for 18 months for doping offences.
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Coming up, Sam Monaghan's new perspective on playing for Ireland after years of struggling with injury,
Why Munster need some honest self-reflection amid an independent review,
And could Cardiff be the great disruptor for the Irish provinces in their URC playoff push.
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Eoin Sheahan was joined live in studio by the Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Charlie McConalogue to talk about the current state of funding for clubs across Ireland as well as outline the program which the Government operates along with Sport Ireland to ensure funding for various different sporting bodies across Ireland.
The Minister also answers questions that were sent in by listeners over the past few days in relation to specific cases and queries.
On this week's episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the lacklustre performance at the Dexcom Stadium as Connacht run out 26-7 winners, and to look ahead to a huge clash against the Lions on Saturday.
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Coming up, Fiona Hayes on whether it's a good idea to have an Irish club side playing in England ,
Dave Rennie drafts in a New Zealand legend as part of his backroom team before the 2027 World Cup,
And an ex-Georgia captain is banned from rugby for more than a decade, for cheating on doping protocols.
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Coming up, ahead of a huge game at the Aviva Stadium, the Ireland women's are hoping to become a regular fixture at Lansdowne Road.
The one area that speaks to Munster's general lack of intensity ahead of a crucial weekend in the URC.
The province confirm that they will commission an Independent Governance and Organisational Review,
And could Ross Byrne be heading back to the URC after a difficult season at Gloucester?
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from Munster, and the international game.
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Coming up today, Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has no regrets over their big talk ahead of the Six Nations,
The team news ahead of a huge weekend in the URC,
And could Irish teams be joining Premiership Women's Rugby in the coming years?
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Ireland name their team for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales in Belfast,
James Tracy makes a surprising admission about Leinster's 2018 Champions Cup triumph,
And a new ball size in women's rugby is dividing opinion among players.
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Fiona Hayes joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby, as Ireland are in the middle of their preparations for Wales in the penultimate round of the Six Nations this weekend.
Meanwhile, Connacht host a weakened Munster in the URC this weekend, with the race to eight heating up in the final two weeks of the regular season!
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Coming up, a new contract for Ireland star Hugo Keenan,
Brian O'Driscoll explains how the TMO actually works for big games,
And another Wales legend calls time on his playing career...
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Coming up today, Leo Cullen takes aim at the haters after Leinster booked their spot in the Investec Champions Cup final.
French TV takes aim at Bath criticism of their broadcast of their semi-final defeat to Bordeaux,
And the RFU set their aims for the next 18 months, after giving their backing to England head coach Steve Borthwick.
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Leinster book their ticket to Bilbao with a nervy 29-25 win over Toulon in the Champions Cup semi final! OTB's Susanna Mollen sits down with Andy Dunne to hash out a passionate but imperfect Leinster performance and what needs fixing before they head to Spain in three weeks time.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Daniel Pitcher brings you all the latest ahead of a huge weekend of rugby.
Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as Bohemians do battle with Derry City at Dalymount Park.
Phil Egan will be joined in the gantry by Keith Treacy, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.
Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday May 2nd at 3 o’clock.
You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Off The Ball Saturday from 1pm on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.
Manchester United take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Off The Ball Sunday - former United star Darron Gibson will be alongside Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford for that one.
That kicks off at half-past-three and you can follow all the action on Off The Ball Sunday from 1 o’clock on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.
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In March of this year the IRFU launched a series of combines to identify high potential athletes from other sports and introduce them to the elite rugby performance pathway.
OTB's Susanna Mollen and Rachel Sheehan joined in at the second, Dublin-based combine in DCU where they chatted to a number of IRFU staff about the goals of the combines and potential backlash from other sporting organisations.
Back in studio with Eoin, Susanna reports back on what news came out of the St. Pats campus. Want to watch the full piece? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/x18EaBVbGCU
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Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as Bohemians do battle with Derry City at Dalymount Park.
Phil Egan will be joined in the gantry by Keith Treacy, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.
Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday May 2nd at 3 o’clock.
You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Off The Ball Saturday from 1pm on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.
Manchester United take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Off The Ball Sunday - former United star Darron Gibson will be alongside Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford for that one.
That kicks off at half-past-three and you can follow all the action on Off The Ball Sunday from 1 o’clock on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you a look-ahead to Saturday's crucial Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Toulon.
Brian O'Driscoll explains why he is perhaps a little apprehensive for his old side.
Munster tie down a long-term servant.
And a Welsh legend retires.
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Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as Bohemians do battle with Derry City at Dalymount Park.
Phil Egan will be joined in the gantry by Keith Treacy, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.
Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday May 2nd at 3 o’clock.
You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Off The Ball Saturday from 1pm on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.
Manchester United take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Off The Ball Sunday - former United star Darron Gibson will be alongside Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford for that one.
That kicks off at half-past-three and you can follow all the action on Off The Ball Sunday from 1 o’clock on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Leinster hope to put 2015 ghosts to bed against Toulon this weekend,
The Drogheda man plying his trade with Montpellier,
And Rocky Elsom breaks his silence, with an international warrant for his arrest still outstanding.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on Munster's big win over Ulster, and to look ahead to their run in as the Reds look to secure a home quarter final in the URC.
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Coming up, has Leinster's loss to Benetton exposed a fatal flaw in their defensive system?
Alison Miller on how Ireland can build towards a full 80-minute performance,
And French rugby claims the 20-minute red-card poses a "major danger to rugby"...
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, there is news from the international game, the domestic game and the provincial sides.
Coming up short against the French.
Fine margins of making it as a professional.
Quinny on the AIL.
Leinster injury update.
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Cameron Hill was at the Aviva Stadium yesterday for the Energia Women's AIL Final as UL Bohemians got a late score to beat Blackrock College and take home the title to Limerick. Hear from Captain Chloe Pearse and Coach Sarah Quin after the match.
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St Mary's were crowned AIL Champions yesterday after a large win over Clontarf in the Aviva Stadium. Cameron Hill was on hand to get reaction from Mary's manager Mark McHugh and Captain Conor Dean
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Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig are joined by former Ireland International Alan Quinlan as well as our own Dara Smith-Naughton to discuss Ireland's loss to France in the Six Nations last Saturday as well as the weekend that was in the URC as Munster hammered Ulster, Connacht lost to the Bulls and Leinster narrowly lost in Treviso.
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Welcome to Sunday's Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton from Clermont-Ferrand.
Coming up, Dara has all the post-match reaction from the Irish camp.
Head coach Scott Bemand explains why last night's loss to France is not a setback for this group.
Captain Erin King expresses her pride in her side's performance.
And, outside centre Aoife Dalton laments the missed chances in the first-half.
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Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan in studio to look ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster All Ireland League finals in the Aviva!
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, we'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of their French test in the Women's Six Nations,
Could the Irish provinces face South African side Cheetahs once again, this time in the URC?
And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby action.
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Alan Quinlan joins Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy and Dara Smith Naughton to preview France vs Ireland, discuss the injuries at Ulster and predict Leinster's team for this weekend.
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Coming up, Ireland set out their stall ahead of Saturday's massive Six Nations trip to France,
Could the Lions be heading to France, Japan, or the Americas for a tour in the not-too-distant future?
And we hear from the men's captains ahead of Finals Day in the Energia All-Ireland League.
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Coming up, Ulster have a hugely depleted squad ahead of their URC interpro trip to Munster this weekend,
Should Ireland rein in their talk of a revenge mission against France on Saturday?
And we check in with the captains ahead of the women's final in the Energia All-Ireland League on Sunday.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the backlash to the appointment of Roger Randle, and to look at Munster's win over Benetton.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, history and revenge are both on the brain as Ireland prepare for a Six Nations trip to France,
More resignations at Munster following the appointment of Roger Randle,
And why the collapse of Moana Pasifika could be disastrous for Samoa and Tonga.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Susanna Mollen brings you reactions from across the URC and the Women's Six Nations, as well as news of a new scrum coach in Connacht.
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Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig are joined in studio by former Ireland International Alan Quinlan as well as OTB's own Susanna Mollen to talk all things Rugby after a packed week of Men's and Women's matches. Firstly, the discussion is around Ireland's hammering of Italy in front of a record crowd in the Sportsgrounds in Galway. Later on, Alan talks about Munster's positive win over Benneton Treviso following a turbulent week and finally Leinster's win over Ulster and Connacht's big win in South Africa.
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OTB's Susanna Mollen and former Ireland international Grace Davitt report back from Galway where Ireland beat Italy 57 points to 20 in their first win of this year's Six Nations championship.
9 tries from the girls in green in front of a record Women's Six Nations crowd in Ireland had the Dexcom Stadium bouncing as the Irish side hope to take that momentum into their all-important clash against France next weekend.
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Italian prop Silvia Turani, who is starting on the bench against Ireland in Galway tomorrow, joins Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Six Nations Show to talk through her incredible rugby story!
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Clayton McMillan defends the appointment of new Munster attack coach Roger Randle,
Is too much change a bad thing for the Leinster team? Brian O'Driscoll gives his thoughts,
And Ireland head coach Scott Bemand on his expectations for one of his biggest stars in this weekend's Women's Six Nations visit of Italy.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the fallout from Munster's appointment of Roger Randle as their attack coach,
Ireland name their team for a Women's Six Nations clash with Italy in Galway,
And after 21 near-misses, an England prospect gets his cap, nearly 40 years on.
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Former Ireland and Munster number 8 Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Wednesday Night Rugby, as Ireland prepare to host Italy in round 2 of the Six Nations in the Dexcom in Galway.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Munster may have found their replacement for Mike Prendergast, but another coach may leave this summer,
The noticeable changes from Leinster as they look towards securing silverware at the end of the season,
And Moana Pasifika have confirmed they will disband following the current Super Rugby campaign.
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Coming up today, how Hugo Keenan's sensational return from injury is driving Leinster's impressive start to the "business end" of the season,
Ireland gear up for the visit of Italy in the Women's Six Nations,
And Welsh Rugby Union set out their stall at a tense EGM in Cardiff...
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from both the domestic and international game.
Leo Cullen speaks to Cameron Hill about the tough test that Sale gave Leinster.
Dan Sheehan on the impact of the big man, Scott Penny.
Brent Pope on Hugo Keenan returning to his best.
Erin King on the disappointment mixed with pride, playing against England.
Scott Bemand on closing the gap against the very best.
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England legend Maggie Alphonsi and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes join Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to the start of the Six Nations tomorrow, with a record crowd set to play host to Ireland in Twickenham!
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, a final look ahead to Ireland's massive Six Nations opener against England,
And all you need to know ahead of the Irish provinces going in European action this weekend.
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Former Leinster player Hannah O'Connor and OTB's own Susanna Mollen join us on the line to discuss the beginning of the Women's Six Nations this weekend. Ireland's first match will be against England on Saturday at Twickenham, as they look to end their long wait for a win. Hannah and Susanna discuss team news, a heated rivalry between the teams, and much more!
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OTB's Susanna Mollen sits down with Ireland head coach, Scott Bemand, moments after the team was announced for Ireland's first Women's Six Nations fixture against England on Saturday!
From injuries to players to keep an eye on, Bemand gives us the lowdown behind his first team selection of the 2026 Women's Six Nations Championship.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the Ireland team is named for their Women's Six Nations curtain raiser away to England,
Gerry Thornley on the steady decline of Munster,
and Italy add a bonafide legend to their coaching ticket with 17 months to go before the World Cup.
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With the 2026 Women's Six Nations kicking off this weekend, Cameron Hill spoke to former Ireland head coach Philip Doyle, who was at the helm for Ireland's one and only Grand Slam in 2013, as well as their push to the semi-finals of the 2014 Rugby World Cup.
He recalls the very early days of women's rugby in Ireland, the infamous overnight train to Pau mere hours before a 2012 game against France, and why he feels the Ireland backs need to far more effective in this year's competition.
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Dara Smith-Naughton was in Abbotstown for Ireland’s final preparations ahead of the start of the Six Nations this weekend, with a massive opening day against England in Twickenham. He spoke with scrum coach Denis Fogarty, centre Eve Higgins and scrum half Emily Lane.
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Just 3 days now till the Guinness Women's Six Nations kicks off, with Ireland starting their campaign against the World Champions in a nearly sold out Twickenham Stadium!
Gathering for their first day of camp last week, OTB's Susanna Mollen sat down with back row Brittany Hogan. They chat about opening up last year on her experience dealing with childhood sexual abuse, recovering from knee injury, and her move to the PWR in January with Sale Sharks.
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Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster’s Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Exeter Chiefs, and to ponder the question - where do Munster go from here?
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up later, Andy Dunne's suggestion for the type of figure that could save Munster,
A highly sought-after Irish-qualified prop slips the Ulster net,
And Linda Djougang reveals how the Ireland players have been preparing for a massive Six Nations campaign.
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Just 4 days now till the Guinness Women's Six Nations kicks off, with Ireland starting their campaign against the World Champions in a nearly sold out Twickenham Stadium.
Gathering for their first day of camp last week, OTB's Susanna Mollen sat down with prop Linda Djougang. They chat about Linda's decision to step away from the IRFU's centralised contract programme, the disappointment after the Rugby World Cup last summer, and the excitement of the upcoming championship.
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Coming up, Brent Pope on why he feels "arrogance" led to Leinster giving Edinburgh three intercept tries in their Champions Cup quarter-final,
A first-half demolition job by Exeter Chiefs sees Munster crash out of the Challenge Cup,
And one England legend comes out of international retirement, while a Wallabies great calls time on his career.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Irish rugby mourns the passing of legendary back-rower Fergus Slattery at the age of 77,
John Dobson sends out a warning to critics of Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber,
And Munster's hopes of signing All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax have been dealt a fatal blow.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the details for the Irish province in European action,
The world class kicking coach who helped the greats of the game refine their kicking style,
And a rugby league convert set to make his long-awaited - and divisive - debut in Super Rugby this weekend.
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The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.
The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.
Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, we'll hear more from the Leinster camp ahead of another Champions Cup knockout berth getting underway this weekend,
Hugo Keenan's intense FOMO during the Six Nations,
And Brittany Hogan on why she chose to speak up about her childhood sexual abuse.
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The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.
The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.
Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Ruairi O'Hagan join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the improved performance and two bonus points picked up in the defeat to the Bulls in South Africa. There's a preview of the Challenge Cup clash with Exeter, and discussions on the voluntary redundancy programme announced by Munster, and the plans to stage another Champions Cup game in Cork at Páirc uí Chaoimh.
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The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.
The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.
Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Welcome along to Tuesday’s Rugby Daily, I’m Susanna Mollen.
Coming up today we’ve got news from the Leinster camp as they prepare for their Round of 16 clash with Edinburgh in the Champions Cup on Easter Sunday.
The Irish women’s team have gathered for their first day of camp in the High Performance Centre.
And Irish teams might be set to join the English women’s league, the PWR, as they announce plans to expand.
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The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.
The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.
Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from the world of rugby, including Ireland's attempt to prise a young front row from Down Under.
Quinlan on Connacht upturn.
Parling apology.
South Africa nab another member of the England coaching staff.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, possible redundancies and a major slump in form both hang over Munster midway through their stint in South Africa in the URC,
The title sponsorship deal for the upcoming Nations Championship is now in serious jeopardy.
And Tana Umaga reveals the crucial advice he received early in his coaching career.
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Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Jack Carty reveals why he's decided to call time on his career at the end of the season,
Mack Hansen hits out at the "explosion of negativity" towards Ireland during the Six Nations,
Has Rieko Ioane failed to deliver since he arrived at Leinster?
And the interesting idea being trialled this weekend in the English Prem...
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Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.
Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to dicssus Munster’s big defeat away to the Sharks. They discuss where the Reds go from here, look ahead to the clash with the Bulls, and pay tribute to Niall Scannell who will be retiring at the end of the season.
In our latest instalment of Back Seat Pundits, Rachel Sheehan was joined by former Munster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions player, David Wallace, to discuss Ireland's performance in the 2026 Six Nations.
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Gary Ringrose, Jack Conan and Jack Boyle sit down and chat to Susanna Mollen and Dara Smith Naughton about the Bank of Ireland School's cup. The Leinster rugby stars reminisce on their days of school cup rugby and share advice to any aspiring young rugby players.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, how Munster are regrouping following their Durban demolition,
St Mary's claim their first Senior Cup since 2002,
And a doping scandal that has dealt a "serious blow" to the reputation of Georgia Rugby.
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Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from Leinster, Munster and Scotland.
Porter and Baird back in injury boost.
Munster's awful showing against the Sharks.
Dan Sheehan on bouncing back amidst outside noise.
Ben Healy on the move.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the URC, the international game and the women's game.
Hugo Keenan returns for Leinster.
Alex Usanov makes his first start.
Connacht and Ulster set to clash in Belfast.
Munster sign up an academy player.
England name their W6Nations squad.
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Coming up, the Ireland squad is named for the upcoming Women's Six Nations campaign.
Why it's so much better for the Ireland squad to be represented by the four provinces, and not just dominated by Leinster,
And how Portugal came from a "black hole" to a first trophy in more than 20 years.
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OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton spoke with Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, captain Erin King, & players Eve Higgins, Beibhinn Parsons & Stacey Flood at the Six Nations squad announcement.
The team builds towards the opening fixture in Twickenham vs England on the 11th of April.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, new central contracts for four Ireland players - but the future of one key internationals remains up in the air.
Gerry Thornley on Ireland's attacking evolution during the Six Nations,
Should England break the Cheika emergency glass and bring in a new head coach 18 months out from the World Cup?
And Scott Bemand's Ireland future decided ahead of the Women's Six Nations.
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Susanna Mollen is joined in studio by Gonzalo Saenz of the Dublin Dogos to discuss how the club was founded and what their mission is.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the full reaction to Ireland's massive Six Nations win over Scotland at the weekend.
Is Steve Borthwick safe after a defiant display against France, or could the RFU call in emergency cover as England head coach,
Matt Williams on the one glaring issue in rugby after the Six Nations,
And a pair of ex-Munster coaches create history in the Rugby Europe Championship.
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Welcome to a special Six Nations weekend Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton.
It's a bumper review of the final round of the Six Nations reaction.
We'll hear from the Ireland camp, including head coach Andy Farrell & doube-try scorer Tommy O'Brien, England head coach Steve Borthwick & a disappointed Gregor Townsend...
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John Duggan is joined in studio by former Ireland Internationals Kevin McLaughlin and Alison Miller as well as Former Ireland International Mike Sherry on the line from the Aviva Stadium to react to Ireland vs Scotland in the Aviva Stadium in the Triple Crown decider.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
It's a bumper preview for the final round of the Six Nations tomorrow.
We'll hear from the Ireland camp, as well as a number of OTB regulars, as Andy Farrell's side can snatch the title from the jaws of... well, not winning the title.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Ireland set to bring back the big guns for the Six Nations showdown with Scotland,
Why Brian O'Driscoll feels the Wales game was an opportunity missed for Jacob Stockdale,
And why France-England may be tough on the eyes...
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Darcy Graham's strong comments prompt the age-old question: are Scotland arrogant?
Steve Borthwick's surprise England team for a massive game against France,
And what has changed in Ireland's attacking approach this Championship? I smell a James Tracy tactics deep-dive.
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This Tuesday, St. Marys will take on Blackrock in the Bank of Ireland Leinster Senior schools cup final and to preview this Dara was joined by former Munster and Leicester back and Newbridge coach, Johne Murphy as they look ahead to the final clash.
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Coming up, squad updates from the Ireland and Scotland camps ahead of their Triple Crown showdown in Dublin.
The pressure mounts on England head coach Steve Borthwick, despite reassurances from the RFU around his future.
And another Australian star defects to union, and it's not gone down at all well among the rugby league community.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news of Six Nations and the URC as a super Saturday awaits.
Ireland ramp up preparations for a huge Six Nations clash with Scotland in Dublin, as the Championship and the Triple Crown are on the line.
France's Oscar Jegou is cited for an alleged eye gouge.
England to back Steve Borthwick.
And Ulster tie up the future of a key player.
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Former Ireland internationals Denis Hickie and Alison Miller as well as the Irish Daily Mail’s Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, reflecting on last night's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, which saw the hosts victorious after a surviving a spirited Welsh performance.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, all you need to know ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tonight.
Brian O'Driscoll presents: Ireland, or how I learned to stop worrying and love Transition.
And a war of words between France and Scotland over the state of the Murrayfield changing room.
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In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Ulster and Ireland rugby player Stephen Ferris joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled around Dublin to talk through the impact the Ulster players are having on the Irish squad this Six Nations, Stuart McCloskey’s shining run of form, and debate squad depth.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the Ireland team is named for tomorrow's game against Wales - and head coach Andy Farrell addresses rumours linking him to a role with Saracens.
Gerry Thornley muses on the idea of Stuart McCloskey slotting into an Ireland back row, if required,
And Mike Phillips reveals that he'd love to help Welsh rugby out of its current mess - but the WRU haven't contacted him in almost a decade.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the expected Ireland team to face Wales this Friday - yes, yes, you probably have the full team by the time you're listening to this.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has indeed wielded the axe for his team to take on Italy.
And White smoke at the All Blacks, with Dave Rennie confirmed as their new head coach.
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Off the Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the Reds' win over Zebre, and to talk about Mike Prendergast's departure from the club at the end of the season.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the word from Ireland camp ahead of their Six Nation clash with Wales this Friday,
Mike Sherry and James Tracy on the questions over front row selection for this weekend's game.
And Anthony Watson admits he gamed the H-I-A system - but what's the latest attempt by World Rugby to curb concussion rates in the sport?
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news of injuries in the Six Nations, damage to the trophy and how safe is the game?
Ireland ramp up preparations for a huge Six Nations clash with Wales in Dublin, with Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw, and Jimmy O’Brien called into the squad while Harry Byrne misses out through concussion.
Wales suffer further injury setbacks, with fly-half Sam Costelow ruled out and uncapped forward Ryan Woodman drafted in as they chase a first Six Nations win in 15 games.
Alan Quinlan shares his insight on Off The Ball Breakfast, discussing Ireland’s possible team selection and key decisions ahead of Friday night’s Aviva Stadium showdown.
Scotland boosted by the potential early return of Jack Dempsey ahead of their crucial top-of-the-table clash with France at Murrayfield.
England sweat over Ollie Lawrence’s fitness for their trip to Rome, with Tommy Freeman and Henry Slade among the options to fill the midfield gap.
The Six Nations trophy is retired from ceremonial use after fire damage during transit, with a replacement commissioned and an identical stand-in to be used for the remainder of the championship.
Former England captain Lewis Moody opens up on his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis in a powerful new documentary, raising fresh questions about player welfare and rugby’s long-term risks.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Saracens shut down reports that Andy Farrell is being lined up as their new director of rugby.
The URC team news ahead of this weekend's action,
And a huge reform coming to English club rugby from next season.
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The Irish U20 rugby squad were front and centre today as they trained with the senior side in front of 5000 fans at the Aviva Stadium today.
OTB's Susanna Mollen caught up with U20 head coach, Andrew Browne, and captain, Sami Bishti, on superstars in the squad, the importance of the exposure, and learning from their elders!
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, a major injury blow for Ireland ahead of the final two games of their Six Nations campaign.
Could head coach Andy Farrell leave for Saracens after the 2027 Rugby World Cup?
And the case for Irish players take short-term sabbaticals like their colleagues in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Erin King, Ireland women’s rugby captain and Women in Sport Week ambassador, speaking to OTB at the launch of Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Week, which is taking place from March 2nd to March 8th.
This week our live commentary game comes from Dalymount Park as Bohemians begin their last season in their home ground by taking on old rivals Shamrock Rovers.
Kick off is at 8 o’clock on Friday and Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Vinny Perth in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll on why Rob Baloucoune offers far more than pure pace to Ireland.
Terenure have confirmed that Carlos Spencer is departing after just six months as their head coach,
And an Ireland game in the upcoming Women's Six Nations is set to break the tournament's attendance record.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the Irish provinces welcome back a number of players ahead of the return of the URC, in this: the Six Nations fallow week.
The stats behind Jamison Gibson-Park's massive impact against England,
And Eddie Jones claims Steve Borthwick's overconfidence is to blame for England's back-to-back defeats to Scotland and Ireland.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson has brings you all the day's biggest rugby news.
Ireland regroup in Dublin ahead of their Round 4 clash with Wales national rugby union team, as preparations ramp up for a Friday-night showdown at Aviva Stadium.
Squad fitness update: James Lowe faces monitoring over a groin issue, while Jack Conan returns to training after illness ruled him out of the historic win over England national rugby union team.
Provincial reshuffle sees several Ireland players released back to their URC sides, with both senior and U-20 squads set for an open training session in Dublin.
Reaction from Twickenham as Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams dissect Ireland’s record victory over England on Off The Ball Breakfast.
Williams questions England’s selection calls and mentality, while also raising concerns about Ireland’s squad age profile and long-term pathways.
Full analysis available now across the OTB Rugby Podcast feed, plus details on how fans can access exclusive Six Nations coverage via the GoLoud app.
France power past Italy in Lille to stay on course for a Grand Slam, with standout performances from Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos under France national rugby union team boss Fabien Galthié.
Italy show flashes of promise, including a try from Ange Capuozzo, but fall short as Italy national rugby union team struggle to contain Les Bleus.
Injury concern for Capuozzo after a shoulder knock in Lille, with head coach Gonzalo Quesada admitting the Toulouse star could miss the remainder of the championship.
Title permutations explained: France eye silverware in Edinburgh, while Italy turn their focus to a crucial clash with England as the Six Nations drama continues.
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Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy, Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, and Brendan Hackett, sports psychologist and Head of Coach and Player Development with the GAA in this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review
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Welcome to Saturday's Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton, LIVE from London!
In tonight's pod, all the Irish reaction from Twickenham.
Andy Farrell & Caelan Doris sum up a historic day for Irish rugby in London.
Match heroes Stuart McCloskey & Tommy O'Brien give their immediate post-match thoughts.
And England head coach, Steve Borthwick, faces the heat post-match.
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John Duggan is joined in studio by Will Connors and Brendan Fanning for this week's Saturday Panel, while Andy Dunne dials in from Twickenham, as Ireland's Six Nations clash with England draws to a close.
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Coming up today, all you need to know ahead of Ireland's trip to Twickenham tomorrow,
Fiona Hayes explains the physics behind Air Tadhg against the Italian scrum last weekend,
And Munster win the race to sign a highly sought-after Springboks ahead of next season.
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Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ciaran O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and John Sebire, Co-Founder of Signify, the company using AI to work with the IRFU to tackle online abuse, following a week which saw Edwin Edogbo's first cap celebrations spoiled online by a tirade of online racist abuse directed at him through social media platforms such as X and Instagram.
Listen to live and exclusive commentary of Derry City's clash with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.
In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Connacht and Ireland fullback, Gavin Duffy, joined Susanna Mollen as they travelled to the new Dexcom Stadium!
On their way, they discuss Ireland's game against Italy, the online discourse around the outhalf position, and look forward to England in Twickenham.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the Ireland team is named to face England, with Sam Prendergast axed from the matchday squad,
How the England out-half dynamic may work on Saturday, according to Stuart Barnes,
And a new development in the Dupont-salary cap scandal, with Toulouse clapping back at L'Équipe.
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Producer of ‘Dying to get ripped’ Orla Riordan and former Limerick hurler Barry Hennessy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a look into how eating disorders effect both men and women, ahead of eating disorder awareness week next week.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Sexton runs the rule over Jack Crowley's impact off the bench against Italy,
Will Greenwood on what went wrong for England at Murrayfield,
And the search for the next head coach of the All Blacks is now a two-horse race.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, we'll hear from the Ireland camp over in England ahead of this weekend's huge test at Twickenham.
Andy Dunne on the technical areas where Sam Prendergast can improve, and why radio silence would be hugely detrimental to his confidence.
And the England team is out - while a big young prospect handed a first start.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson, Ireland number 10 fallout, racist Edogbo abuse and more Welsh misery.
The Ireland out-half debate intensifies ahead of the Six Nations clash with England national rugby union team at Twickenham, as Andy Farrell defends Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley from online criticism.
Reaction to Ireland’s mixed start to the Championship, including defeat to France and an unconvincing win over Italy
Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan and ex-Scotland national rugby union team head coach Matt Williams weigh in on who should wear the number 10 jersey.
The Irish Rugby Football Union launches an investigation into racist abuse directed at Munster lock Edwin Edogbo following his debut.
Support pours in for Edogbo after his first cap at the Aviva Stadium, with his club Cobh Pirates RFC telling his journey from Cork to the international stage.
Analysis of Craig Casey’s controversial sin-bin as Ireland edged past Italy in Dublin.
All the latest on Ireland’s Six Nations campaign and what’s at stake in round three.
France keep their Grand Slam hopes alive with an eight-try demolition of Wales national rugby union team at the Principality Stadium.
Pressure mounts on Welsh head coach Steve Tandy as Wales’ losing streak deepens despite signs of improvement.
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A bonus Rugby Daily with our reporter Susanna Mollen who chimes in from the Aviva to bring you all of the latest post-match reaction.
There's head coach Andy Farrell, Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey, and teammate Cormac Izuchukwu on his Six Nations debut.
Plus former Ireland international Aidan McCullen is in studio with Fiona Hayes and John Duggan on Off The Ball Saturday's rugby panel, and he has some strong thoughts on Ireland's outhalf situation...
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John Duggan is live for this week’s Saturday Panel, after Ireland’s second round Six Nations clash with Italy. He is joined in studio by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and former back row Aidan McCullen, while former Leinster and Harlequins’ out half Andy Dunne dials in from the Aviva.
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Off The Ball’s Rachel Sheehan travelled to Cobh Pirates RFC as one of their club players, Edwin Edogbo, is about to make his Irish Six Nations debut off the bench against Italy this afternoon.
She spoke with Club President Nichola Power, Edwin's u13 coach Kevin O Keeffe, and Club PRO Richie McGrath.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Ireland captain Caelan Doris on the difficult week that was following last Thursday's defeat to France,
Andy Farrell reveals that a couple of Ireland legends came into camp this week ahead of the visit of Italy to Dublin.
New contracts for key Connacht players ahead of next season,
And you don't want to miss Brian O'Driscoll's brilliant assessment of where Irish rugby is at right now.
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In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Leinster and Ireland prop Mike Ross joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled to the Aviva stadium to discuss Ireland's defeat to France last Thursday, what direction Irish rugby should go in, and fans' priorities. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault
Eoin Sheahan & Brian O'Driscoll were our hosts for a fun-filled night LIVE in Belfast, with guests Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris & Alan Quinlan providing stories, analysis & plenty of laughs!
This is part 2 of the evening, in which the panel shared old stories from the 2007 World Cup, Six Nations camps & much, much more!
Eoin Sheahan & Brian O'Driscoll were our hosts for a fun-filled night LIVE in Belfast, with guests Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris, Alan Quinlan & Fiona Hayes providing stories, analysis & plenty of laughs!
This is part 1 of the show, in which the panel chatted through Ireland's heavy defeat to France, the team selection for Italy this weekend & more!
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Ireland ring the changes with a number of big names dropped for Saturday's game against Italy.
Mirco Bergamasco gives the Azzurri perspective on the weekend's action in Dublin,
And Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend under massive scrutiny ahead of their clash with England at Murrayfield.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, a strong rebuttal to the notion that Ireland are on the decline.
Tom English on how Ireland can return to the top table of international football - if at all.
And Toulouse could face another points deduction, over alleged payments to Antoine Dupont.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, how Ireland can address their lack of fight and intent for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy,
England name their team to face Scotland, while Wales are forced into a surprise call-up after a freak injury in training,
And another rugby-league convert could return to the Wallabies ahead of their home World Cup.
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Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run you through all of the morning’s news, ahead of a bumper night of Premier League action!
There’s some chat around The Winter Olympics after Colm indulged in some ‘Normal Hill’, Ger spent some time watching ‘Big Air’ & Arthur spent his evening watching Figure Skating!
The bulk of the conversation is around Irish rugby - and what is the root cause of the recent downturn in form… maybe it’s all just one big overreaction?
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
A bruising few days for Irish rugby unpacked, following heavy defeats for the senior side, Ireland XV, and the Under-20s against France and England.
Alan Quinlan weighs in on the “doom and gloom” narrative and explains why it’s not all bad news for Irish rugby right now.
The Sunday Paper Review panel dissects Ireland’s loss in Paris and debates where the national team goes next in the Six Nations.
Discussion on whether Jacques Nienaber’s defensive influence at Leinster could be impacting the Irish setup at international level.
Major injury updates from England, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out and Steve Borthwick juggling options ahead of Scotland.
France hit by a significant injury blow of their own as rising star Kalvin Gourgues is forced out of the squad.
A wrap of the Rugby Europe Championship, featuring Germany’s shock win over Romania and strong starts for Spain, Portugal, and Georgia.
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Brendan Fanning, Hugh Farrelly and Kevin McLaughlin join John Duggan on this week’s Saturday Panel, focusing on the opening weekend of the Six Nations, which has already seen Ireland suffer a big defeat in Paris, while Scotland and Italy kick off shortly.
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Ireland's first half drubbing at the hands of France at the Stade De France, is it something to be worried about for the long-term, or is it a one-off?
Listen back to reaction from Andy Farrell, Caelan Doris, Jacob Stockdale and Andrew Dunne.
Susanna Mollen brings you it all from Paris.
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Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea, and Dara Smith-Naughton react to the first game of the Six Nations, that saw Ireland lose to France on a wet and windy night in Paris. Our reporter Susanna Mollen joins us on the line live from Paris to give us an insight into what the atmosphere and game-plan was like at the Stade de France last night.
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Eoin Sheahan is joined by an OTB ensemble as Cameron Hill, Vinny Perth and Fiona Hayes are in studio to talk all things Ireland vs France as well as other news coming out of the Irish sporting world this afternoon. Susanna Mollen and former Ireland International Andy Dunne will join the show live from the Stade De France to give live updates ahead of the 8:10 Kick-Off
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Eoin Sheahan and Brian O'Driscoll hosted Off The Ball's special Rugby Roadshow at the RDS, ahead of the Six Nations, joined by some massive rugby legends.
England's Mike Tindall kicked off proceedings, before the Irish pair of Eve Higgins and Anna McGann looked back on their World Cup and TikTok fame.
Finally, Brian, Eoin and Mike were joined by Andrew Trimble, Andy Dunne and Alan Quinlan for a bumper Six Nations preview chat, which might not go down too well with Irish Rugby supporters!
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Ireland arrive at the Stade De France for their Captain's Run ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations opener against France! Caelan Doris speaks to media about the size of the occasion, fixing his discipline, and dealing with Dupont.
Also on the agenda is Ireland XV as head coach Cullie Tucker names his squad for Friday night's clash with England A, Bundee Aki could well be back in Ireland camp this tournament, and Ulster have another new signing.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to URC leaders Glasgow Warriors - Munster's 7th defeat in 9 games. We'll also look at Ireland's trip to France in the Six Nations opener.
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Day two in Paris for OTB's Susanna Mollen, and just two more sleeps till the opener of the 2026 Six Nations when Ireland take on France in the Stade De France.
In today's pod, Andy Farrell and Fabien Galthié name their match-day squads for that opening fixture. There's news from the Ireland XV camp who have gathered in Limerick. And World Rugby announce the 2027 World Cup fixtures, and it's not all smooth sailing for Ireland's pool campaign.
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The RDS stage was littered with legends on Thursday night, as Brian O'Driscoll and Eoin Sheahan were joined by English World Cup winner Mike Tindall, as well as Ireland's Alan Quinlan, Andrew Trimble and Andy Dunne for a massive Six Nations preview ahead of Thursday night's clash in Paris.
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OTB's Susanna Mollen has touched down in Paris ahead of Thursday's opening Six Nations clash between Ireland and France in the Stade De France.
She brings you the first Rugby Daily of the week this bank holiday Monday, with updates from Ireland's last training session in Portugal and Steve Borthwick's side for their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday.
Remember, you can subscribe to this podcast wherever you get your fix so you don’t miss an episode this week, as we bring you the latest updates from Paris.
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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Linda Maher & Kieran Cunningham discussing Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France…
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Ireland rugby stars Eve Higgins and Anna McGann joined Eoin Sheahan and Brian O'Driscoll on stage at the RDS for a special roadshow, looking back on the World Cup last year, their TikTok superstardom, and ahead to their own Six Nations campaign in a few weeks.
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English rugby legend Mike Tindall joined Brian O'Driscoll and Eoin Sheahan live on stage at the RDS for Off The Ball's special Six Nations Roadshow, looking ahead to the championship that starts next week, and throwing in some brilliant stories as well!
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill,
Coming up, the Irish provinces name their teams, while Munster are in action tonight, in the last URC games before the Six Nations,
Does Irish rugby have a discipline problem? We ask ex-Munster hooker Mike Sherry,
And what to watch this rugby weekend.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal, with another key player now an injury doubt ahead of next week's Six Nations opener against France,
Where the Ireland coaches stand on a return for Bundee Aki,
And the son of an Ireland great makes his senior debut for Munster this weekend.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, an injury blow and a sensational withdrawal has rocked the Ireland camp a week out from the Six Nations,
France prop Uini Atonio forced to retire with immediate effect after a health scare,
And Prem rugby are cooking up plans to reinvent the Champions Cup as a more “premium” competition...
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Rugby analyst and author Sam Larner joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss his new book: 'Attacking The Space' where he breaks down the data analytics and tactical revolution in the sport of Rugby over the last decade. Sam himself played Rugby, but after an injury ended his ability to play for a period of time, he shifted to the world of analytics, working with many clubs and publications since then.
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OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton presents the latest episode of the Irish rugby ‘Green XV’, as Joey Carbery, Joshua Brennan & Billy Bohan dominate the conversation.
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Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster’s hard fought win over the Dragons in atrocious weather conditions in Cork, to talk about Sean Edogbo’s debut and to look ahead to the clash away to an inform Glasgow Warriors side.
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Leinster are not blaming Jack Boyle's injury on the pitch at Connacht's Dexcom Stadium,
Why Harry Byrne might be best equipped to start at out-half against France,
Connacht confirmed another Leinster star is heading to Galway this summer,
And Ireland are not the only Six Nations side with a crisis in the front row...
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen.
Coming up today, it is a Six Nations special as our own Susanna Mollen caught up with the tournament's biggest stars at the launch in Edinburgh.
Andy Farrell, Caelan Doris, Sione Tuipulotu, Gregor Townsend, Dewi Lake and Antoine Dupont all feature.
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Adrian Barry is today joined by Su Carty and Kieran Shannon on The Sunday Paper Review to chat through the biggest stories and best sportswriting across the back pages!
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the teams are named for tomorrow's historic interpro between Connacht and Leinster in Galway
Munster are in action tonight in the URC, hoping to bounce back from Champions Cup disappointment.
England name their squad for the Six Nations,
And a Wales legend hangs up his boots...
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Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions.
In a wake of a wave of 'sackings' in the football and, unusually, the rugby world, we're looking at whether the Irish public think managers deserve more patience. Is rugby becoming too much like the Premier League..? Or maybe we should just all "follow the GAA!"
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the Six Nations Championship amid an injury crisis at front-row.
The excitement builds around Connacht ahead of the opening of the new Clan Stand this Saturday.
And the venues are confirmed for the three test in the first British and Irish Lions women's tour of New Zealand - one iconic stadium has missed out.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the bitterly disappointing defeat to Castres in the Champions Cup, analysing what went wrong and what needs to improve. There's a preview of the clash with the Dragons in Cork, and a discussion on Clayton McMillan being linked with the All Blacks job.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen.
Coming up today, Munster's supply line is questioned.
Will Ulster have more representation in tomorrow's Ireland squad?
France have some major doubts over some huge stars ahead of naming their Six Nations squad tomorrow.
Wales suffer more uncertainty but name their squad for the upcoming tournament.
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High performance coach Gary Keegan has worked with the Irish rugby team, the Lions, the Cork senior hurlers, Irish boxing & so many more over the years, contributing to some of the greatest sporting teams & individuals in recent memory…
He joins Ger & Colm on the line to tell us all about his work!
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Gary joined the lads in association with the Benecol Habit Stacking event where people will hear about how tiny daily habits can lead to extraordinary long-term results.
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, Munster's discipline costs them dearly.
Alan Quinlan on blooding fresh new talent.
And a Jacques Nienaber on the battle between Sam Prendergast and Harry Byrne.
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Hello and welcome to another Rugby Daily Sunday Special with Susanna Mollen!
She is up in Belfast to witness Ulster top their pool in the Challenge Cup, with reactions from head coach Richie Murphy ahead of Andy Farrell's Ireland squad announcement on Wednesday for the upcoming Men's Six Nations.
Elsewhere, it's less happy scenes in Limerick as Dara Smith-Naughton chats to Munster's Clayton McMillan and Tadgh Beirne after the province are knocked out of the Champions Cup with their loss to Castres.
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Check back for more tomorrow!
Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Jackie Shiels & Declan Lynch discussing Munster’s SHOCK exit from the Champions Cup following last night’s home defeat to Castres…
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the fallout from the massive news overnight that Scott Robertson has left his role of head coach with the All Blacks.
The possible candidates to take the mantle - Matt Williams has a particularly interesting shout.
Erin King has been appointed Ireland captain for the upcoming Six Nations.
While in the men's Six Nations, Ireland are not alone in having a possible front-row injury crisis - England will be without a key scrummager for the entire tournament.
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Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. This week we wanted to know all about your favourite sports documentaries. Are you a Drive to Survive fan who binged the series over Covid? Or are you a committed golf fan who loved the access of Full Swing? We discuss it all!
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, your permutations hit ahead of this weekend's final round of pool games in the Investec Champions Cup.
Mike Sherry on the front-row injury crisis for Andy Farrell ahead of the Six Nations,
And a whole heap of transfers and rumours - including Ardie Savea to Leinster - as the clubs bid to get their business done for next season.
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Canterbury and Intersport Elvery's have launched a collection of limited-edition upcycled bags, made from the giant fan-signed Ireland Women's Rugby World Cup jersey that toured the country last summer.
With the Ireland Women's team back in HQ for their first training camp ahead of the 2026 Women's Six Nations, we got to sit down to chat to Ireland stars Dorothy Wall, Beibhinn Parsons, and Eve Higgins.
From the upcycled bags, getting over the World Cup, and building into the Six Nations, this OTB Exclusive is not to be missed!
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the narrow defeat to Toulon, the decision to award THAT penalty, and Saturday's clash with Castres.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Munster issue a squad update, and lose a key international ahead of next season.
Why Andy Dunne would love to face Leinster's defensive system under Jacques Nienaber,
And a showdown between the Lions and France is all but confirmed...
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up, Joe McCarthy on the nerves of steel shown by Harry Byrne.
Tyler Bleyendaal on the competitiveness of European club rugby.
And Scott Bemand receives an injury boost ahead of the 6 Nations which starts in April.
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On a very special Nollaig Na mBan edition of Off The Ball Sunday, Susanna Mollen is joined firstly by former Ireland International Grace Davitt to talk all things European Rugby, with Munster narrowing losing to Toulon earlier on and Ulster having their trip Amsterdam trip cancelled with a postponement of their tie against the Cheetahs. In the second half of the hour, Lynne Cantwell joins to look back on Ireland's 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup journey.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the team news from the Irish provinces for this weekend's European action.
Could a number of Ulster centres force their way into the Ireland squad for the Six Nations?
And I'll set your rugby calendar for the coming weekend...
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll gives his thoughts on a possible sensational return of Joey Carbery to Leinster,
James Coughlan on Ronan O'Gara's unfinished business with La Rochelle,
And more unrest in Welsh rugby, with another international set to move to an English club in the summer.
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Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeats to Ulster and Leinster, and to look ahead to Sunday’s Champions Cup clash with Toulon.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, are Munster matching their expectations for the season, or falling below them?
Should Ronan O'Gara be brought back into Irish rugby ASAP?
And Scotland continue to bolster their backroom ahead of the Women's Six Nations.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.
Coming up today, Leinster welcome back Robbie Henshaw, but doubts remain over Harry Byrne and RG Snyman.
Munster suffer another defeat as tensions begin to grow.
And Ronan O'Gara gets a thumping win over Toulon.
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Happy Christmas Eve Eve! 🎄
Looking forward to another exciting year of sport, Mick, Eoin, Ben, and Susanna have written their 2026 Christmas Sporting Wishlists. Some are realistic, some not so much... But they can dream all the same!
From Ireland qualifying for the World Cup to Evan Ferguson finding his 'forever home', they outline the biggest achievements they would like to see for Irish athletes on the world stage in 2026.
Former Ireland International Alan Quinlan joins Ger Gilroy to review the weekend of URC action which saw Leinster overcome Ulster in the Aviva as well as a win for Munster away to the Ospreys in Swansea
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, a final check-in before Leinster and Ulster do battle in an interpro derby tonight.
Clayton McMillan gives a thoughtful response on where Munster are at heading towards the end of 2025,
A key France international is a major doubt for their Six Nations opener against Ireland,
And the Celtic Challenge is back! I'll tell you which Ireland stars will be lining out for the opening round this weekend.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Leinster and Ulster name their sides for tomorrow night's URC clash at the Aviva,
The Munster team is also out, but head Clayton McMillan was not impressed by his side's display against Gloucester last weekend,
And how can Ireland improve on a perceived lack of speedsters in their player pool? We ask the IRFU's Head of Athletic Performance and Science.
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Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang!
What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out people's favourite Christmas sports events!? From the darts to rugby and local traditions, there's so much happening during the Silly Season.
What's your favourite Christmas sporting tradition? Get in touch on Social Media (@OffTheBall) or 087 9 180 180.
In a special edition of The Red 78 Podcast, the Red 78 crew are joined by Munster boss Clayton McMillan to talk about the season so far, settling in to Ireland, building his team and more.
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Leinster prepare for a trio of big interpro derbies over the festive period,
Brian O'Driscoll on how more and more teams are beating Leinster's blitz defence,
And Richard Cockerill has been sacked by Georgia rugby after last weekend's shutout for Black Lion away to Connacht.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's win over Gloucester in SuperValu Páirc uí Chaoimh, the Páirc as a venue for rugby and Munster's return to URC action away to Ospreys on Saturday.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Munster welcome a couple of key players back as they return to URC action this weekend.
James Tracy blasts World Rugby's tackle height trial for the upcoming World under-20s championship.
And we'll hear from Ireland star Aoife Wafer following her Harlequins debut on Saturday.
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Welcome along to another Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen.
Coming up today, we’ll have an injury update after an action-packed weekend of rugby, the provinces refocus the mind back to the URC, there's upsets in the Champions Cup, and Leinster's James Lowe doesn't necessarily agree with World Rugby's new lower tackle height trial..
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Welcome to another Sunday Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen.
Live from Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, she chats to Munster headcoach, Clayton McMillan, and backrow, Jack O'Donoghue, on Munster's shaky start but bonus-point win against Gloucester.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, just hours to go before Leinster take on Leicester in the Champions Cup.
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan pulls no punches on last weekend's defeat to Bath,
Ulster and Connacht name their teams for this weekend's Challenge Cup action,
And everything you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the Leinster team is out for tomorrow night's trip to Leicester Tigers.
Munster gear up for the visit of Gloucester to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday,
And could New Zealand make a play for Ronan O'Gara to join the All Blacks backroom?
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Happy Thursday! It's your weekly dose of Word On The Street. Champions Cup #Rugby kicked off last weekend to a familiar groan of 'boring' pool stages... So the WOTS team head out to see what the Irish public think about the changing formats in so many of our great competitions.
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It’s the return of You Had To Be There - and it’s an absolutely brilliant edition by way of journalist Brendan Fanning!
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,
Coming up today, we hear from Jack Conan ahead of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup clash away to Leicester Tigers,
Is rugby being ruined by the recent increase of kicking in the game?
And Aoife Wafer is in line to make her debut for PWR side Harlequins this weekend.
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With sports streaming becoming increasingly expensive, one fifth of Irish households are said to be using ‘dodgy boxes’ in order to watch live sport and television. Eoin Sheahan is joined by Newstalk’s Jess Kelly, as well as Clubber’s Jimmy Doyle, LOI TV’s Mark Scanlon and Adam Leventhal of the Athletic to discuss the consequences of the dodgy box, both for the individuals using them, and for the organisations with the streaming rights themselves.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the disappointing defeat to Bath at the Rec, and to look ahead to the huge clash with Gloucester in Cork.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Munster issue an injury update after their sobering defeat to Bath in the Champions Cup,
Ireland's home venues are confirmed for their upcoming women's Six Nations campaign,
And 4,347 days since his last appearance for the club, Leigh Halfpenny could don the Cardiff jersey this weekend...
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In our final episode of Back Seat Pundits, Dara Smith-Naughton was joined by retired professional Irish rugby player, Gordon D'Arcy, as he reflects back on an important Autumn Nations series for Ireland.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Leinster lose two, but could gain two more.
Munster's expectations under Clayton McMillan.
England suffer an injury doubt ahead of the 6 Nations.
And is the Champions Cup losing it's allure?
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Munster suffer an injury blow to their star fly-half.
Connacht's Bundee Aki to skipper.
And Nigel Owen's questions Eben Etzebeth's ban length.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Rieko Ioane in line for his Leinster debut in the Champions Cup this weekend,
Gerry Thornley warns against Ireland fans counting their World Cup quarter-final chickens after yesterday's draw,
And the length of Eben Etzebeth's ban for an eye gouge is revealed...
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Ireland find out their opponents for the Rugby World Cup in Australia,
Mack Hansen is in a race to be fit for the Six Nations,
The Stormers head coach has come out strongly against yellow cards for scrum penalties,
And could we see a league-union crossover next year?
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the defeat to the Stormers that sees The Reds' unbeaten start to the season come to an and, and to look ahead to a big clash with Bath in the Champions Cup
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Welcome along to Monday’s Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen.
Coming up today, Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber responds to the controversy around his comments in the SuperSport interview when South Africa were in town two weeks ago.
Munster head coach Clayton McMillan is disappointed in the province’s first loss of the season against the Stormers on Saturday night.
And Alan Quinlan discussions the potential repercussions for Eben Etzebeth after his red card in Cardiff.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
The Irish provinces return to URC action this evening,
Anna Caplice slams the decision to introduce a smaller ball size in women's sevens.
And another blow for the breakaway R-360 league - I'll tell you more later in the pod.
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Former Ireland international Anna Caplice, now coaching in Laos, joins on the line to chat all things rugby with Shane and Colm.
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Munster, Leinster and Ulster all welcome back a number of Ireland internationals for the return of the URC this weekend,
Chris Jones on the changing fortunes of Ireland and England in 2025,
And Antoine Dupont could return to play this weekend after eight months out with injury.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, after the Autumn Nations Series, attention turns to the domestic and European action for the provinces this weekend.
Brian O'Driscoll on the one element that Ireland have noticeably lost in their attack,
35 players have signed central contracts as part of the IRFU's Women's High Performance Programme,
And why the Irish system is struggling to produce quality front-row options for international level.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, we'll round off the reaction to Ireland's defeat to South Africa on Saturday.
Squad updates from the provinces with the URC back this weekend, and the start of the Champions Cup fast approaching.
And Felipe Contepomi reveals the physical confrontation he had with an England star at Twickenham this weekend...
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Shane Hannon is joined by Adrian Barry and Aidan Delaney for today’s headlines, dominated by Ireland being defeated by South Africa 24-11 at the Aviva Stadium.
In Andy Farrell's own words it was a "chaotic" 80 minutes in the Aviva Stadium last night as Ireland went down 13-24 to the visiting World Champions.
In this Sunday Special of Rugby Daily, hear from Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Irish players, and former Leinster and Connacht professional, Andy Dunne, straight after the final whistle.
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Rugby Analyst Brent Pope and former Ireland International Shane Byrne join Shane Hannon in studio to talk all things Irish Rugby and preview this evening's fierce encounter between Ireland and South Africa in the Aviva Stadium
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today: it's nearly here - I'll have your final preview of Ireland against South Africa:
We'll hear from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Caelan Doris about tomorrow's huge test at the Aviva Stadium
Two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff on how Ireland can really frustrate the Springboks tomorrow.
And what else is on this weekend from a rugby perspective? I'll map out your viewing schedule later in the pod.
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In episode 3 of Back Seat Pundits, Grand Slam winner and Coach Of The Year Fiona Hayes joined Susanna Mollen as they travel to the home of Irish Rugby, the Aviva Stadium, and look ahead to the clash against South Africa.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.
Rassie Erasmus on the one thing that annoys him about Northern Hemisphere teams,
Jean de Villiers on Ireland being a bogey team for the Springboks,
And will Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber return to the South Africa setup just in time for the World Cup?
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Happy Thursday everyone! Every week we ask the public if they have a topic in mind, and this week you delivered! Amy Gibbons, a Gaelic football player and coach, reached out to us about her 3rd ACL rupture. She is a major advocate for research into why ACL injuries are so prevalent in women's sports, and what can be done to mitigate it.
We spoke to her about her own journey and recovery, as well as rugby player Aoibheann Reilly, Kildare football lead s&c Dr Neil Welch, and UPMC consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Brian Devitt for this special episode.
Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, South Africa are handed a big boost ahead of this weekend's huge clash with Ireland,
Who starts at 10 against the Springboks? Brian O'Driscoll, Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland give their thoughts,
And Munster sign a former Leinster player amid an apparent injury crisis in the front row.
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Olympic Gold Medallist Rhys McClenaghan joined Eoin Sheahan to dive into his journey to the Paris Olympics as well as his devastating loss in Tokyo. We'll also hear from his parents and his coach who gave us their account of the biggest moments in his career. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz | #Stopthedrop
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the huge clash with South Africa this weekend,
Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland on whether the new-look Ireland back-three is a runner for the Six Nations,
South Africa's coaching ticket claim the team are not treated fairly by the officials after another red card at the weekend,
And late, late drama in the battle for the final spot at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen.
Coming up today, we hear from the former Munster and Ireland backrow, Alan Quinlan, on Ireland's hat-trick hero.
There is an injury blow for Stuart McCloskey, but more players enter back into the selection mix.
Scotland are booed in Murrayfield as they're left dumbfounded by a stunning Argentinian comeback.
And England repeat history against the All Blacks as Henry Pollock is back in the headlines...
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Dara Smith-Naughton.
Coming up, we'll hear from Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt following last night's clash between Ireland & Australia at the Aviva Stadium.
Two prominent Irish back-rows speak about the competition in their positions at the moment...
And Andy Dunne has his say on the Ireland out-half debate.
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In episode two of 'Back Seat Pundits' James Tracy joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled to the Aviva stadium to discuss the issue with Ireland's lineout, Andy Farrell's selection process and his score predictions against Australia and South Africa.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, we'll hear from Caelan Doris and Joe Schmidt ahead of Ireland vs Australia at the Aviva Stadium.
A key Ireland forward makes her long-awaited return from injury this weekend,
And still looking for a full rundown of the rugby action on offer this weekend? I've got you covered.
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Leinster front rower Ivan Soroka joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's Settle In, reflecting on his upbringing in Ukraine, moving to Dublin and playing for Leinster, and how the war has affected him and his family.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the Ireland team is out for the Australia game, and there is a return of the Mack - that's a line you won't have heard loads today.
Could the Wallabies stun Andy Farrell's side at the weekend? It's happened before, warns Gerry Thornley.
And Rassie Erasmus takes a gamble with his team selection against Italy...
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the Ireland coaching ticket admit their attack needs to be better this November.
Brian O'Driscoll feels Ireland can't be compared to South Africa right now,
And the Springboks will have to do without a key forward when they come to Dublin in a week's time...
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, an update from Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's visit of Australia to Dublin,
After an impressive summer and Rugby Championship showing, what's gone wrong for the Wallabies this November?
And Cullie Tucker leaves Connacht after a decade with the province, as the Ireland under-20s plan for the future.
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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.
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It's a very special Saturday edition of Rugby Daily for you, as Susanna Mollen reports back from the Aviva Stadium where Ireland have just beaten Japan 41 - 10 in their first home game of the Quilter Nations series.
Andy Farrell doesn't hide his disappointment in the team's performance and Caelan Doris reflects on his first 80 minutes back after a lengthy shoulder injury!
But the story of the day was Munster's Tom Farrell who, at 32 years of age, became the oldest back to make his Ireland debut. Despite a mixed bag for Ireland, it's all smiles for this Farrell, who breathes a sigh of relief as he finally achieves his life-long dream.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, we hear from Ireland captain Caelan Doris ahead of tomorrow's clash with Japan.
The reaction to Munster's Tom Farrell makes a first international appearance at centre,
Rassie Erasmus pours cold water on the tetchy buildup to South Africa against France,
And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby action.
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Colm Boohig was joined by former Irish Rugby player Devin Toner as they travel to places with memories of his career in Irish rugby as they dissect Irelands loss to New Zealand and preview they're upcoming clash with Japan.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Andy Farrell names a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's clash with Eddie Jones' Japan.
Has the increase in open-play kicking detracted from rugby as a spectacle?
And the IRFU publishes its finding on whether the reduced legal tackle height has made the game safer.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Tadhg Beirne is cleared to play for Ireland in this weekend's Autumn test with Japan.
Brian O'Driscoll outlines the problems in the Irish attack, and where there might be opportunities in recent law changes,
And James Tracy issues a "hold your horses" call on those with fears over the Irish lineout.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the latest from the Ireland camp, with a nervy wait for Tadhg Beirne as he appeals his red card against the All Blacks.
The thoughts of Andy Dunne and Gerry Thornley on the 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field,
And the gloriously petty shadow-boxing between France and South Africa ahead of their clash at the Stade de France on Saturday.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up on a bumper pod, Beauden Barrett defends Tadhg Beirne.
Joe Schmidt hits out at English conduct.
And an Ulsterman signs for the Red Bulls.
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Ger Gilroy is joined by Arthur O'Dea and Alan Quinlan to review the weekend and bring you the performance rankings from the world of sport following Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago, the League of Ireland Premier Division final day and Martin O'Neill's first final since 2010
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up on a bumper pod, your big preview of Ireland's clash with the All Blacks tomorrow,
There are changes a'coming in the Energia All-Ireland League next season,
And all the team news you need to know from the big internationals this weekend.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland's massive clash with New Zealand at Soldier Field.
All Blacks legends Conrad Smith and Ben Smith take us behind the curtain of the side that won back-to-back World Cups.
And a huge injury blow for the Ireland women's team, with a key player out for the rest of the season.
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It's match-week for the Irish Rugby team in Chicago and Jack Crowley will start in that number 10 jersey, another twist in the rivalry between himself and Sam Prendergast...
The WOTS team got busy chatting to the public about their favourite sporting rivalries, whether it's healthy competition, and where does the line lie?
Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us at 087 9 180 180. 📞
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cathal Mullaney.
Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks.
Eddie Jones doubts Ireland's good days will continue.
And Munster to go all out for the visit of Los Pumas.
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OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton, alongside Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig, brings forward a special All Blacks edition of his Irish Rugby Green XV for episode 5, ahead of Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' win over Connacht that saw them pick up their fifth straight URC win. We'll also look ahead to Munster's clash with the Argentina XV, and Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Soldier Field.
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Former Leinster Rugby Development Officer Kevin McCleery joins Will O’Callaghan to discuss his position in getting a Rugby 7s team together to play in Asian 7s Rugby during this time of conflict.
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks,
The team news from the Irish sides ahead of this weekend's URC action.
And the Welsh regions get some clarity on their futures, but uncertainty remains over who might get the chop...
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up, Clayton McMillan on Munster's tough test against Connacht.
Gerry Thornley on an Irish bolter.
And another Springbok gets a ban, much to the chagrin of Rassie Erasmus.
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Journalist Brendan Fanning chats to Eoin around the launch of his new book ‘Touching Distance’.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Anton Lienert-Brown on Clayton McMillan's early impact at Munster,
Do some Leinster players feel more motivated about their Ireland duties than their provincial commitments,
And Croke Park could host a massive international test next summer - which wouldn't involve Ireland.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's superb showing in Croke Park as they defeat old rivals Leinster, and to preview Saturday's clash with Connacht at Thomond Park.
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Eoin Sheahan checks in with injured Ireland star Erin King about her rehab and future plans after her horrific injury in April.
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Ireland coach John Fogarty on why Leinster's 'kick up the arse' might be a good thing,
Liam Toland and Fiona Hayes bask in the glory of Munster's win at Croke Park,
And one England international calls time on her career, while another may be left out in the cold by men's head coach Steve Borthwick...
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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?
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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry was joined by Declan Lynch of the Sunday Independent & Orla McElroy the Irish Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday!
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,
Coming up, all you need to know ahead of Leinster versus Munster at Croke Park tomorrow,
Ulster name their team for the first game of their South African tour,
And we'll take you through all the must-watch rugby action this coming weekend.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today the teams are out for Leinster and Munster in this weekend's hugo interpro clash at Croke Park.
Bordeaux's Joey Carbery opens up on his heartbreak at missing the Champions Cup final,
And bad news for fans of the Rugby Championship...
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‘Rebuilding a Man’ is an autobiography by Fergus Farrell, who was left paralysed after a freak back injury. In this interview with Eoin he chats about his life and the battles on the road to recovery.
If you've been affected by anything in this interview, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or via email at jo@samaritans.org.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, no ripping up of the script from Andy Farrell as he reveals his Ireland squad for the November tests,
A snippet from our Leinster-Munster preview with Michael Cheika and Alan Quinlan,
And another rugby governing body issues a strong response to R360.
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Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's third consecutive win as they do just enough to see off Edinburgh in Cork. And with a huge clash with Leinster looming in Croke Park on Saturday, we look ahead to what should be a cracking contest between the old rivals.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, we'll take a pause from the Leinster-Munster buildup to talk about Connacht and Ulster,
Gerry Thornley's surprising shout for a replacement at full-back for Ireland, with Hugo Keenan unavailable,
And some interesting selection calls by Australia in their squad for the November internationals.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, Munster look to take on old rivals Leinster and not to get bogged down in the clash of the 10s.
Leinster's Josh van der Flier thanks Johnny Sexton for some good advice.
And can an Irish rugby league team get what they need regarding funding for the World Cup push?
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Munster can go three wins from three in the URC tonight,
Team news from the other Irish provinces ahead of this weekend's action,
And what's this weekend's offering in terms of rugby fixtures, both at home and abroad.
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Word On The Street is back in a 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 different format to normal!
Ahead of Ireland's involvement in the Women's Rugby League World Cup qualifiers in Canada later this month, we take a look at the growth of the game in recent years and where players are coming from.
Enjoy some snippets from interviews with head coach Matt Kennerson, captain Storm Cobain, and recent convert, the 2025 Leinster Women's captain, Molly Boyne.
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Hello and happy Thursday! The Word On The Street crew have some bonus content for you today, with two interviews with some major figures in the Irish Rugby League scene.
Matt Kennerson, head coach of the Irish women's team, and two of the players, Molly Boyne and Storm Cobain, join Susanna, Eve, and Rachel to talk through their upcoming World Cup qualifier as well as the growth of the game in Ireland.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Munster name their team for tomorrow's URC clash with Edinburgh.
Gerry Thornley floats the idea of Joey Carbery returning to Irish rugby,
And Samoa pull out of their November test with Italy, setting up a historic first for international rugby.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, praise for Jack Crowley as Munster gear up for a Cork clash with Edinburgh,
James Lowe on Leinster's Lions coping with the post-Tour comedown,
R360 and rugby's leading unions trade statements as the standoff between the two intensifies,
And a former Wallaby turns hero at a Melbourne playground.
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Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's win over Cardiff as the Reds pick up back to back URC wins to kick off their season. We'll name our star of the week and look ahead to Saturday's game in Cork against Edinburgh.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.
Coming up, Munster's Edwin Edogbo on the path back to the first team.
Leinster's worries over getting their best players on the park.
R360 hits a snag.
And Scotland add to a new coach to their arsenal.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.
Coming up, Leinster face the music as the Lions are welcomed back.
Connacht switch focus from the Scarlets to Cardiff.
Munster CEO Ian Fitzgerald hits back at transfer dealings.
And tributes paid to English World Cup winner Lewis Moody who has been diagnosed with MND.
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Eoin Sheahan was joined by boxer Kenneth Egan, best known for winning a silver medal in the final of the 81 kg, Light-Heavyweight boxing final at the 2008 Olympics. They chat about Kenneth's 15th year of sobriety and how getting sober changed his life forever.
This is all with thanks to Movember.
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.
Coming up, Storm Amy causes an Ulster cancellation.
Leinster and Connacht name their URC teams.
Irish players get a warning regarding the rogue R360.
And Joe Schmidt has his say on what the new face of rugby could look like.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Munster have suffered an injury blow ahead of their first home game of the season this weekend,
Australia and New Zealand name their sides for a massive Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth,
Antoine Dupont could be back with France in November,
And Mike Tindall offers an update on the rogue R360.
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Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another episode of Word On The Street, where this week we're looking at toxic fan culture in light of the chaotic scenes at the Ryder Cup this past weekend. What are the main causes, and how can we fix it?
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, a shakeup in the coaching ticket at the Ireland under-20s,
Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes on the players who need a big season for Munster this time around,
The Wallabies have a massive - and I mean MASSIVE - player returning for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash.
And World Rugby release new guidelines around player load, which one former player believe are the "only way" to reduce the level of concussion in elite rugby.
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A new season of The Red78 kicks off on Off The Ball! Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a winning start for the Reds, as Clayton McMillan's side see off the Scarlets in Wales. We'll name our Star of The Week, and look ahead to Saturday's clash with Cardiff Blues in Thomond Park.
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.
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Munster assess their squad ahead of the visit of Cardiff this weekend.
Fiona Hayes on the start of the Lancaster era at Connacht,
Nic White is coming back out of retirement for a second time,
And players at a French club are threatening strike action over the suspension of one of their coaches.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up, we will get the latest from both the Leinster and Connacht camps after contrasting starts to their United Rugby Championship campaigns.
Leinster's Robin McBryde apologises for the poor showing.
Stuart Lancaster says that there is good work done, but plenty more to do.
Rassie Erasmus on a phenomenal performance from his out-halve.
And which Scottish lock could be on his way out the door of Bordeaux-Begles?
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, it's finally here - your final preview ahead of the new URC season kicking off.
Anna Caplice gives her thoughts on the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
She also offered some clarity on her difficult decision to retire from professional rugby this week.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the team news from Leinster, Munster and Ulster - and Clayton McMillan on his vision for Munster ahead of his reign properly beginning this weekend,
Joe Schmidt shows his hand for Australia's Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand at Eden Park,
And Ben Young assesses the coaches he played under with England - not a glowing report for either Stuart Lancaster or Steve Borthwick.
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Former Ireland star Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan from England to discuss the Women's Rugby World Cup Final between powerhouses Canada and the host nation England. With thanks to Bank of Ireland
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy as his side gear up for the new URC season.
Stuart Lancaster on building on Connacht's potential in his first season in charge.
And Matt Williams talks URC, while Rassie Erasmus talks Matt Williams.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Munster name a British and Irish Lion as their captain for the upcoming season.
Scott Robertson on the "sting" of New Zealand's record-breaking defeat to South Africa,
And outrage in France, after fans accuse Top 14 officials of a disregard for safety ahead of Toulon's game against La Rochelle.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up, we will look ahead to the Irish provinces in action this weekend for the opening of the United Rugby Championship.
Leinster's Nienaber decides to stick around.
Niall Scannell on a potential 200th appearance in the Munster red.
Women's player of the year nominees announced.
And Matt Sherratt joins the Welsh coaching staff.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the semi-finals of the World Cup get underway tonight - France have been handed another huge blow ahead of their game tomorrow.
Eddie Jones has urged fans to cool the jets amid growing criticism of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson,
And Worcester are gearing up for a return to professional rugby - but a number of their former players are still unpaid.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Sene Naoupu reflects on Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign, and what they'll learn from the tournament.
England and France name their teams for this weekend's semi-final in Bristol,
And Nic White has officially called time on his playing career - now, why does that ring a bell?
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Former Ireland international centre Sene Naoupu joins Eoin Sheahan for Wednesday Night Rugby as the dust has settled on Ireland's quarter final exit at the Rugby World Cup.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Stacey Flood opens up on Ireland's World Cup heartbreak,
As Leinster confirm their captain for the season, a rival head coach suggests they may have lost their aura,
And the All Blacks are still smarting from their record-breaking defeat to South Africa - Sonny Bill Williams outlines how they might utilise the hurt.
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Irish rugby star, Stacey Flood, joins the Colm Boohig & Vinny Perth on the show after Ireland’s heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of the French.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the French player who bit Aoife Wafer has issued an apology to the Ireland star.
Anna Caplice gives her thoughts on Sunday's quarter-final defeat and the future of this Ireland group.
And Conor Murray follows up on his damning comments of Munster's recruitment policy.
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Eoin Sheahan is joined by Fiona Hayes and Anna Caplice this evening to look back on Ireland's quarter final loss to France in controversial circumstances, as well as look to where the Irish Women's Rugby team will go next, and the future of Scott Bemand.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up, we will have all the fallout as France knock Ireland out of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
England set new records.
Scotland rage against Nucifora and the SRU.
Rassie Erasmus not celebrating too much out of respect for the opposition.
Razor Robertson rues his side's errors.
And Joe Schmidt is sick with disappointment.
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Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan & OTB's Susanna Mollen reflect on the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup - following on from Ireland’s exit from the tournament after a spirited display against France…
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Listen in for all of your post-match reaction as Ireland bowed out of the Women's World Cup. You'll hear Susanna Mollen and Fiona Hayes post match reaction, followed by Ireland players Aoife Dalton and Stacey Flood.
Former Ireland international Alison Miller joins John Duggan to look ahead to Ireland's World Cup quarter final against France, as they look to pull off an upset and be the first Irish team to get past a quarter final!
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Grand slam winner Fiona Hayes, a member of the only Irish team to ever play in a world cup semi final, joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss Ireland's quarterfinal against France on Sunday.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill
Coming up, Aoife Wafer is back in action for Ireland's massive quarter-final clash with France.
We'll have the team news in full, and reaction from the Ireland camp.
Conor Murray officially calls time on his professional playing career.
And a historic Aviva date for Ireland during next year's Women's Six Nations.
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Alan Quinlan, Susanna Mollen, and Dara Smith-Naughton join Shane and Colm this morning to talk all things rugby, including the huge quarter final clash this weekend for the Irish women's team against France, Conor Murray's new book, and Munster recruitment
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In this episode of Inner Drive, Off The Ball's Kathleen McNamee sat down with Irish rugby star, 2024 and 2025 Six Nations Player of the series Aoife Wafer. They spoke about her love of rugby, the difficulties she faced with injuries and her hope to play in the 2025 World Cup despite that.
Hello and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're back after a busy summer, and ready to talk about how social media is helping women's rugby reach the stratosphere and the different ways in which young people are engaging with sport online
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, a positive injury update ahead of Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.
Hear from the Rugby Championship sides ahead of a tantalising pair of Round Four clashes this weekend,
And Clayton McMillan sets out his stall as he gets used to life as the new Munster head coach.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, we'll hear from the Ireland camp as they step up their prep for a World Cup quarter final on Sunday,
Injured forward Dorothy Wall offers a positive update on her road to recovery,
And the teams are out for this weekend's Rugby Championship action.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up - with the dust settling after the defeat to New Zealand, Ireland regroup for a Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France,
Jenny Murphy and Alan Quinlan give their thoughts on Ireland's chances ahead of that game in Exeter.
And some interesting faces spotted at the pre-seasons training of the Welsh clubs.
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Jenny Murphy and Sene Naoupu join Eoin Sheahan for the Rugby World Cup Show this Monday evening to look back on Ireland's loss to New Zealand over the weekend, and to look ahead to their quarter final against France.
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Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan & OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton are in studio to reflect on Ireland’s disappointing 40-0 defeat to New Zealand - looking ahead to a quarter-final clash with France.
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Defending world champions, the Black Ferns, outplayed and outclassed Ireland today in a Pool C top of the table clash in the Amex stadium in Brighton, with a final score of Ireland 0 - New Zealand 40.
Hear from co-captain Sam Monaghan and centres Eve Higgins and Aoife Dalton on what went wrong in the game, but also how they will bounce back for their quarter-final next weekend.
Since confirmed, they will face familiar foes France in Exeter on Sunday, 14 September.
Immediate Reaction from Fiona Hayes in Brighton as Ireland were defeated in this afternoon's World Cup game to New Zealand. With thanks to Bank of Ireland
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the team news for Ireland's massive clash with New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup,
We'll hear from the Irish camp, and get the thoughts of Anna Caplice ahead of that game in Brighton,
And we'll set your schedule for a busy weekend of rugby, with the Rugby Championship and Top 14 to look forward to as well.
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Susanna Mollen joins Mick McCarthy live from Brighton as Ireland have named their team to face the Black Ferns in their Pool C decider on Sunday.
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Ireland's team has been announced for the Pool C top-of-the-table clash against reigning World Champions, New Zealand!
With 6 changes from the side that faced Spain and strong players coming back into the starting XV, Bemand has shown they are going out to win this fixture.
One name is clearly missing from the team sheet though as, despite training fully this week, Aoife Wafer is not included in the match day 23. Bemand is "very confident" that she will be ready for that Quarter Final clash however, against whoever that may be.
Hear from co-captain Edel McMahon and Ireland head coach, Scott Bemand, after the team announcement Friday morning. 🎧
Alan Quinlan joins Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy ahead of Ireland’s third group stage game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup against New Zealand this Sunday.
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Ex-Ireland international Anna Caplice joins Will O’Callaghan for tonight’s Rugby World Cup show ahead of Ireland’s final group stage game against the Black Ferns in Brighton this weekend.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Rassie feels the pressure in New Zealand.
As does Scott Robertson.
Jorgo keen to play 15 or anywhere at all for that matter.
And Scotland keep their man amid Red Bull interest.
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Alan Quinlan joins Ger Gilroy and John Duggan to reflect on the Bonus-Point win over Spain in the second game of their RWC campaign.
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Will O'Callaghan is joined this evening by Fiona Hayes and Maggie Alphonsi to analyse Ireland's brilliant world cup campaign so far. They discuss Ireland's head coach Scott Bemand, how to approach their game against New Zealand, Aoife Wafer's recovery, and much more!
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Ireland take on Spain Sunday in the second round of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Susanna Mollen is in Northampton and she brings you all the latest news from press conferences with Sunday's captain, Sam Monaghan, head coach, Scott Bemand, TikTok sensation Anna McGann, and Linda Djougang, who will earn her 50th cap when taking to the pitch on Sunday.
After Ireland's captains run in Towcester RFC, Susanna also chats to star centre, Aoife Dalton, and the only remaining member of Ireland's 2017 World Cup squad, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald.
Keep an eye on the @OffTheBall social media channels for all your post-match content Sunday afternoon.
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice joins John Duggan to look ahead to Ireland’s second round clash with Spain in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, after Scott Bemand has made a raft of changes with eyes on New Zealand next week.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Ireland gear up for their second game at the Women's Rugby World Cup,
We'll have team news ahead of the Spain clash, and hear from those on the ground about how special the tournament has been so far.
And Michael Cheika reveals he turned down an offer to coach an Irish province recently - I'll explain all later in the pod.
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Alan Quinlan and Susanna Mollen join Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy ahead of Ireland’s second group stage game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup against Spain this Sunday.
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Victoria Rush, director of ‘No Woman, No Try’ and founder of All80 Rugby joins Eoin for tonights Rugby World Cup Show, taking a wider look at the hopeful teams for this years competition.
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OTB’s Susanna Mollen & Dara Smith-Naughton run through Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad ahead of their second group fixture against Spain, alongside Ger Gilroy & Will O'Callaghan.
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Ex-Ireland internationals Fiona Hayes and Tania Rossier join Eoin Sheahan for tonight’s edition of Monday Night Rugby: The Rugby World Cup Show! We’ll have all the reaction to Ireland’s 42-14 win over Japan on Sunday alongside a preview to next weekend’s game against Spain and reaction to everything in between, including Ruby Tui’s comments on the game against the Black Ferns…
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Ireland get off to a flyer in England.
Are the All Blacks already... at it?
Justin Marshall goes IN on the Kiwi backs.
And Rassie Erasmus is happy with a win over the Wallabies.
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Former Ireland international Hannah O’Connor & OTB’s Susanna Mollen join Ger Gilroy & Vinny Perth on the show to reflect on the opening weekend of WRWC action
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Ireland made an amazing start to their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign, defeating Japan by 28 points this afternoon. Listen in as OTB's Susanna Mollen spoke to Ireland stars Beibhinn Parsons, Fiona Tuite, and Edel McMahon after the win.
Former Ireland rugby player Alison Miller joins John Duggan to talk about the women's rugby World Cup that kicked off last night. Ireland play their first match of the tournament tomorrow.
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Former Ireland rugby player Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan live from Sunderland ahead of tonight's opening of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
It's a special Women's Rugby World Cup bumper preview today.
We'll have the team news for Ireland's opening game against Japan,
We'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of the tournament kicking off in England tonight,
And Fiona Hayes gives her thoughts on Ireland's chances at this year's edition.
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OTB’s Susanna Mollen & Dara Smith-Naughton preview the start of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign alongside Shane Hannon & Colm Boohig, with their opening fixture with Japan set for Sunday.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, a key player has been ruled out for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener this weekend.
Rassie Erasmus, Joe Schmidt and Scott Robertson speak ahead of Round 2 of the Rugby Championship.
And Will Genia joined Off The Ball Breakfast after calling time on his stellar playing career.
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Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes joins Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to the start of the Rugby World Cup in England this weekend, as Japan is first up for Scott Bemand’s charges on Sunday.
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In the run up to the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup, Meghann Scully sat down with former Ireland rugby player Jackie McCarthy - O'Brien. Jackie recounts the difficulties she faced as a child of colour in Ireland in the sixties, growing up in an industrial school, and how she became the first female rugby player of colour on the Irish team.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up, we'll hear from Ireland fly-half Dannah O'Brien on the ROG advice.
The Rugby Championship got up and running this weekend - as South Africa were shocked by Australia, putting pressure on Rassie Erasmus.
And the All Blacks are back at number one in the world.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, we'll hear from Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan as the squad touch down in England for the World Cup,
The Rugby Championship gets up and running this weekend - as South Africa and Australia make late changes on the eve of their clash.
Louis Rees-Zammit has found a new club after his return to rugby from the NFL - we'll tell you where he's ended up.
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Rachel Sheehan is joined by Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan and rising star Dannah O'Brien as they go through their final preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
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Former Ireland international, Anna Caplice, builds up towards Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign alongside Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton, as Scott Bemand announces his squad for the tournament.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup in England.
South Africa get the team selection out of the way early for their Rugby Championship opener at home to Australia.
New owners and a new name for English Premiership side Newcastle,
And after Rees-Zammit confirmed his return, another star could be leaving the NFL to switch back to rugby.
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Raeltine Shrieves, the first player to score points for the Ireland Women's Rugby team, joined Eoin Sheahan in studio today to discuss her historic career, what it meant to represent Ireland, and the journey to 2 World Cups
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, a last chance for Ireland players to impress ahead of the World Cup squad announcement on Monday,
We'll hear from head coach Scott Bemand and number eight Brittany Hogan as they take on Canada in a warm-up game tomorrow,
Steve Tandy on the job ahead of him as new Wales head coach,
And a new All Blacks call-up explains how his dog nearly cost him his place in the squad!
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, we will hear from Australia as the Wallabies prevented a series whitewash.
Finn Russell on one of the best tours ever.
Joe Schmidt proud of his side ahead of Springboks test.
Andy Farrell eyeing 2029 New Zealand tour?
And Dan Cole back with Leicester Tigers.
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Johnny Ward is joined in studio by Brent Pope, Denis Hickie and Brendan Fanning as the British & Irish Lions's third and final clash with the Wallabies has been heavily disrupted by injuries and biblical weather!
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the Lions name their team, and the Wallabies lose a key player on the eve of their final test in Sydney,
Ireland's Sam Monaghan returns to playing after 14 months out of action,
And Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby following a stint in the NFL - but which club will he now join?
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Tommy Rooney sat down with Dublin All-Ireland winners Barney and Dean Rock in episode four of Inner Drive to discuss the family's legacy within the GAA from Russell Road to the steps of the Hogan Stand.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the latest from both camps as the Lions and Australia gear up for Saturday's final test in Sydney,
Matt Williams and Will Genia offer their views on whether the global rugby community should be doing more to help the Australian game,
And Aoife Wafer is in a race to be fit in time for next month's Rugby World Cup.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, we will hear from the victorious Lions camp as they target a 3-zip victory.
Finn Russell feels that pressure is for tyres.
Ellis Genge loves the front row union.
Hugo Keenan recalls a surreal moment.
And Joe Schmidt rages over tight last minute call.
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John Duggan is joined in studio by Brent Pope and Brendan Fanning, while Alan Quinlan joins from Australia after the British & Irish Lions managed to survive a massive fight from the Wallabies to win the series with a game to spare!
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BBC rugby union correspondent, Chris Jones, joins Shane & Colm on the show as he provides further analysis ahead of the 2nd Lions test down under.
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Irish rugby legend, Ronan O’Gara, looks ahead to the Lions’ 2nd test vs Australia tomorrow in Melbourne, following the Lions' convincing win in the first test in Brisbane.
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Former Welsh centre and British & Irish test Lion Jonathan Davies joined Nathan Murphy as we prepare for the second test Down Under this weekend.
They look back on the events of 2013 which saw Davies nearly become public enemy number one in Ireland when Warren Gatland promoted him to the starting lineup in place of Brian O’Driscoll, as well as what Davies expects from the remainder of the series.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the Lions and Wallabies name their sides for the second test at the MCG on Saturday, with Garry Ringrose ruling himself out of selection.
Alan Quinlan expects a stronger showing from the Australians this weekend,
And Wallabies legend Will Genia picks Jamison Gibson-Park as the best scrum-half in the world right now.
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It's Thursday, the best day of the week... Word On The Street is back!
Welcome to episode 13, where we are talking all things curses and superstitions in sport.
Rachel is over Cork's loss (or so she says..) but she still hasn't shown her face in the office! She joins on Zoom to, alongside Susanna and Eve, take you through some of sport's wildest superstitions and curses. Eve also chats to sports psychologist, Dr. Kate Kirby, to see whether 'winner's curse' can actually affect performance and the danger of superstitious behaviour!
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Wallabies legend Will Genia joins Ger & Colm on the show, to look ahead to the second Lions test this weekend in Melbourne, as the Lions 1-0 and remain heavy favourites to win the series.
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Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan sat down with Dublin Footballer and former Irish Rugby International Hannah Tyrrell ahead of the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Kansas State University & Iowa State University this August.
The fixture will take place at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday, 23rd August at 5pm and there are limited tickets available.
Tyrrell was part of the Dubs team that scraped over the line against Galway last weekend, and will take on Meath on the August bank holiday, the weekend after next.
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Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Colm on the line live from Australia to to talk all things Lions, ahead of their 2nd test in Melbourne on Saturday morning!
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, the reaction from the Lions camp, after a 24-19 win over the First Nations and Pasifika 15 in Melbourne earlier,
Brian O'Driscoll and James Tracy on whether the Wallabies can catch the Lions napping in Saturday's second test,
And big transfer news for a World Cup-winning Springbok.
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Eoin Sheahan is joined by Brian O'Driscoll this evening to talk through the first test match of this Lions' series, and delve into Andy Farrell's tactics, midfield partnerships, the nuance of tackling, and much more!
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Former Ireland international James Tracy joins Ger Gilroy & Adrian Barry to look back on The Lions victory over Australia in their opening test in Brisbane at the weekend, as well as look forward to their midweek clash with The First Nations & Pasifika XV!
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Mike Sherry joins Eoin Sheahan on Monday Night Rugby as they reflect on the British and Irish Lions first test match against Joe Schmidt's Australia, while also looking ahead to the final provincial game of the tour as the Lions take on First Nations & Pasifika XV tomorrow morning.
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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.
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Matt Williams joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line to reflect on The Lions victory over Australia in their opening test in Brisbane at the weekend!
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Welcome to a bumper edition of Rugby Daily this Friday, with Cameron Hill.
We'll hear from Andy Farrell, Ronan O'Gara, Joe Schmidt and Ryle Nugent ahead of tomorrow's first test between the Lions and the Wallabies.
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Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to episode 12 of Word On The Street, where we are talking all things British and Irish Lions ahead of the first test this weekend. This week we asked the public where their loyalties lie, Ireland over Lions or Lions over Ireland, and also whether this concept could work in any other sport. Susanna got the chance to ramble about her favourite sport, Eve got an education in all things rugby, and Rachel joined us from the glorious land of Cork to give her two cents on the GAA as well.
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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.
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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?
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the Lions team news and the Wallabies make a sensational call-up a week out from the first test,
Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham on how to prepare for Andy Farrell's side,
And we hear from both camps ahead of Ireland's second summer test against Portugal this weekend.
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Ireland head to Lisbon this weekend for the second of their summer tests, this time against Portugal.
Back in January, Cameron Hill caught up with their head coach Simon Mannix, who was briefly backs coach at Munster during the Rob Penney era. Here, he discusses his time in Limerick, his role in backing Ronan O'Gara in the twilight of his playing career, and where Os Lobos can go from here...
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We're back for another week of Word On The Street, and this week Eve, Susanna and Rachel tackle technology in sports!
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, a huge injury blow for Australia ahead of their series against the Lions,
Ireland have landed in Lisbon ahead of their summer test against Portugal,
And an All Blacks legend extends his playing career into a record 25th season.
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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?
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's one-off test with Georgia, and we hear from captain Craig Casey.
Richie has the latest from the Lions as they prepare to face the Waratahs.
Jake White is sensationally out of a job in South Africa.
And Montpellier sign an experienced Scot.
In this episode of Inner Drive, Paralympian Orla Comerford sits down with Colm Boohig to discuss being diagnosed with Stargardt disease as a child and her attitude to progressively losing her sight while also maintaining a deep love and passion for both her art and athletics.
This is the third episode in season two of Inner Drive which follows the highs and lows of some of Ireland's best sportspeople.
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Irish rugby star Erin King joined Ger and Colm in studio on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast.
After making remarkable breakthrough in professional rugby, Erin discussed how an horrific knee injury put her out of the Rugby World Cup later this year.
She talked through her grueling recovery, how she plans to help the team in her absence, and what she hopes the future holds for her in an Irish jersey.
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Richie Fagan and Tabitha Peterken of the Emerald Warriors, Ireland’s oldest LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club, join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Settle In.
They discuss the importance of visibility for LGBTQ+ players as well as inclusion, as well as the drive to get more women’s players playing at earlier ages.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, we'll hear from the Lions camp ahead of tomorrow's clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane,
The Irish provinces find out their pool opponents for next season's European competitions,
And an All Blacks legend slams France for sending a squad to New Zealand with a number of star players.
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Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top, and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, Andy Farrell names his Lions team to take on the Queensland Reds.
Maro Itoje wanting to get stuck into things now.
Tomos Williams tour is over.
Jack Conan gets a go at number 8.
And Munster dealt an injury blow ahead of next season.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, Andy Farrell names his first Lions squad Down Under.
Dan Sheehan on leading by example.
Pierre Schoeman on what it means to represent the Lions.
Mike Prendergast on gelling the Irish players and staff.
And Cian Healy and Peter O'Mahony make their final bow this weekend.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, there is an update on the Lions injury front as they step up preparations for the Western Force on Saturday.
Andy Farrell on breeding familiarity within the squad.
Maro Itoje on ironing out the mistakes.
Felipe Contepomi on a proud day for Argentina.
And Michael Hooper has his say on who could be Wallaby captain.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cathal Mullaney.
Coming up today, the Lions name their first Test team of the summer.
Los Pumas aim to bring the heat.
And what does Sam Prendergast need to do to take his game to the next level?
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, there is an update on the Lions injury front as they step up preparations for Argentina on Friday.
Owen Farrell on his move back to Saracens.
Matt Williams on the northern hemisphere media circus.
And Brian O'Driscoll on that Michael Cheika incident.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, there is an update on the Lions as they step up preparations for Argentina on Friday.
Johnny Sexton on what he wants to bring as a coach in the Lions set-up.
Jack Conan on a special day in Croker.
And Owen Farrell calls time on his stint in France
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the pre-match thoughts from both camps ahead of Leinster's URC final against the Bulls tomorrow,
Alan Quinlan on why he feels Leo Cullen has got his team selection spot on for the decider,
and the toughest of opening tests for Ireland in next year's Women's Six Nations.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the teams are out for this weekend's URC Final between Leinster and the Bulls.
Ronan O'Gara on the La Rochelle player that he feels "deserves much more" following his departure.
And Jean de Villiers on the worrying times for rugby as a sport.
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You're welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, Andy Farrell on his emotional phone call to Finlay Bealham confirming his call-up to the Lions squad,
Jake White and Victor Matfield give the Bulls perspective ahead of the URC Final this weekend,
Brian O'Driscoll on the Leinster player that he feels has had a standout season this term,
and another Leinster star is set to join the departing Ross Byrne at Gloucester next season.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, James Tracy on the one thing missing from Ryan Baird's game ahead of the URC Final,
Fiona Hayes and Mike Sherry on how Sam Prendergast can build on this season's learnings over the summer,
And Argentina name their squad for next Friday's clash with the British and Irish Lions in Dublin.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, there is an update on the injury status of four of Leo's Leinster Lions.
Finlay Bealham gets his Lions call.
A new call-up for Ireland's summer tour.
And Ange Capuozzo suffers a season-ending setback.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, team news for Leinster ahead of tomorrow's URC semi-final at home to Glasgow.
Alan Quinlan on the Ireland squad for this summer's tour of Georgia and Portugal,
And France head coach Fabien Galthie implements a curious selection policy for their July series against New Zealand.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, new Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster lays out his plans for next season,
Gerry Thornley on whether Leinster have declined since Lancaster left,
And ahead of the Premiership semi-finals, we'll hear from Michael Cheika, Pat Lam and Johann van Graan.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, James Tracy on Stuart Lancaster becoming Connacht head coach,
The Ireland squad is announced for this summer's tour of Georgia and Portugal,
And after failing to snap up Jack Crowley, Leicester Tigers set their sights on another possible out-half signing this summer.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan to look back on the drama of the clash with The Sharks in South Africa, and to look back on the season. Fiona and Quinny will also name the Red 78's Star of the Season.
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Welcome to Tuesday’s Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, a huge coup for Connacht as Stuart Lancaster is confirmed as new head coach,
Jacques Nienaber and Alan Quinlan react to 'wink-gate',
And an ex-Leinster centre will swap for Dublin for Provence from next season.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, team news from Leinster and Munster ahead of the URC playoffs,
Ronan O'Gara on whether a former France international is joining his coaching team at La Rochelle,
And Ireland begin their preparations for the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, we'll hear from James Tracy and Fiona Hayes as Leinster and Munster get set for respective URC quarter-finals,
Jefferson Poirot receives a two-week ban for an altercation with Henry Pollock after full-time in the Champions Cup final,
And a Scotland international returns to action following surgery to remove a tumour.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's upcoming URC quarter final with the Sharks. And Quinny tells us about the time he got a suppository at half time.
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
Coming up today, we hear from the Leinster camp as they are dealt injury blows ahead of the crucial part of the season.
Noel McNamara and Joey Carbery celebrate European success.
Munster arrive in South Africa ahead of their meeting with the Sharks.
And could the new man in red, Clayton McMillan be about to win a title with the Chiefs?
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up, the excitement builds for this weekend's European finals in Cardiff - we'll hear from past winners Brian O'Driscoll and Ronan O'Gara.
And after the news that the Ireland men's Sevens programme will be scrapped, there's upheaval for another national side today.
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On this morning's show, we talked Lions and previewed tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan.
With skort-gate now combined to the dustbin of history, we spoke to Dublin Camogie's Karl O'Brien + our own Rachel Sheehan, who attended last night's Special Congress.
And Arsenal legend Emma Byrne joined Scarlett Heron in previewing the Women's Champions League final.
But this morning's Bite first checks in with Dublin Camogie chair, Karl O'Brien to reflect on Special Congress allowing shorts in the sport, and then we speak to Ronan O'Gara about tomorrow's Champions Cup decider.
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Welcome along to Thursday’s Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, we'll hear from Ireland number 8 Aoife Wafer confirms her decision to leave Leinster to join Harlequins.
Gerry Thornley on the criticism of the amount of foreign-born players in the Lions squad.
And Munster will play one of their home Champions Cup games outside of Thomond Park.
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Hello ! And welcome to a brand new Off The Ball podcast - Word On The Street!
Every week, Susanna, Eve & Rachel take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets to find out what you, the public, think.
As David Nucifora breaks his silence on the IRFU cutting the men's 7s programme... Susanna, Eve, and Rachel felt they could stay quiet no longer!! (Same effect really). From the lack of transparency and World Rugby's share of the blame, to the Women's team being the next victim, we work through how the public feel about the IRFU's decision.
Have a topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms.
Ireland back-row & 2025 Women's Six Nations Player of the Year Aoife Wafer is signing for Premiership Women's Rugby side Harlequins this summer!
Cameron Hill spoke to Wafer, and Quins women's head coach Ross Chisholm, about the move to one of English rugby's top club sides, with the PWR currently experiencing a significant boom ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Ulster sign Wallabies prop Angus Bell, raising questions over IRFU's overseas prop embargo,
Leinster face a opening-weekend trip to South Africa with the fixtures out for the 2025/26 URC season,
And Dara Smith-Naughton picks his Ireland XV for the Six Nations opener against France... next February!
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back at the win over Benetton that has secured a top 8 finish and Champions Cup rugby for next season, and ponder the question - can Munster actually win the URC?
Welcome to Tuesday’s Rugby Daily, I’m Cameron Hill.
Coming up, we will hear from Aoife Wafer after she was freshly crowned Guinness Women’s 6 Nations player of the year for 2025.
James Tracy's thoughts as Leinster begin their preparations for the URC playoff push,
And an England stalwart retires - with a call-to-arms to those responsible for the future of the game.
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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.
We hear from newly crowned Women's 6 Nations POTY Aoife Wafer.
Munster believe their destiny is in Europe.
More Welsh region controversy.
Schmidt wants Wallaby roar against the Lions.
And Ardie Savea the cream of the Pacific crop.
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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill
Coming up, Munster are gearing up for what will be a decisive night in the URC.
Leinster name their team for tomorrow's clash with defending URC champions Glasgow,
And Antoine Dupont has taken an ownership stake in a Major League Rugby side.
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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan helped preview the final round of regular season fixtures in the URC.
Conal Keaney looked ahead to another massive weekend in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships.
And we previewed tonight's League of Ireland action in the company of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy.
But this morning's Bite first takes us to our chat with Quinny, as he assesses the scrapping of the Ireland Men's Sevens programme, and then we cut to Owen and Barry as they reflect on last night's call-in regarding grass roots football on Off The Ball.
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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill
Coming up, former Ireland Sevens captain on the IRFU's decision to wind up the men's programme.
Munster name their team for their do-or-die clash with Benetton in the URC,
And South African rugby is in mourning following the sudden death of an ex-Springbok.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on an impressive win over Ulster, and to look ahead to their final game of the regular season - a huge clash with Benetton in Cork
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On this morning's show Underage Football Development Co-ordinator Gavin Devlin joined Ger Gilroy to explain how Louth have improved so much over the years.
Also former Ireland Sevens star Harry McNulty was on the line to express his disappointment on the cancellation of the men's programme.
But this morning's Bite begins with Devlin on one of the stories of the summer so far.
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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill
Coming up, the IRFU is discontinuing the Men's Sevens programme.
Former Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster on whether he would return to Ireland,
And Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a European final.
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On this morning's show Westmeath football star Luke Loughlin joined Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy on why he nearly took up a hurl instead of playing football this summer.
And after missing out on the Australian head coaching job, Stuart Lancaster joined the lads to explain what had actually happened in the process.
But this morning's Bite begins with Loughlin on the Tailteann Cup.
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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, Munster and Leinster begin preparations for a huge weekend in their respective URC hopes,
Ronan O'Gara and La Rochelle have their sights set on a Connacht star as a potential new signing this summer,
and former Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has landed a new coaching gig.
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Welcome to Monday’s Rugby Daily with David Wilson.
Coming up today, we hear from the Leinster camp as Caelan Doris is ruled out for 6 months.
Hugo Keenan explains where he watched the Lions announcement after making the touring squad.
Tyler Bleyendaal wants his side to build momentum in the business end of the season.
Denis Leamy looks for Munster consistency as they aim to back up last week's win at home to Ulster.
Joe Schmidt has his eye on the Lions lurking in the long grass.
World Rugby increase their ties to North America with a further pivot to the Middle East.
Ian McGeechan receives a cancer diagnosis.
Whilst Leicester Tigers have their new man.
And finally on the day when Jonah Lomu would have turned 50, we remember some his greatest trys.
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Welcome along to Friday’s Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, more reaction to the Lions squad announcement, while a key player has emerged as a major doubt for the Wallabies this summer.
A big night for Munster and Ulster in their URC clash at Thomond Park,
and Leinster and Connacht name their sides for this weekend's domestic action.
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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro.
We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry Murphy, with OTB's live game the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and St. Pat's at Tolka Park.
All Ireland winner with Clare - Darach Honan - set the table for this weekend's Munster Hurling Championship action.
And following Ger McDermott's discussion regarding the alignment of an Irish football pyramid on last night's Off The Ball, we spoke to the Waterford & District League's Ger Murphy.
But this morning's Bite first checks in on our chat with Owen & Barry which begins with discussion of last night's Europa League semi-finals, and then we speak to Alan Quinlan on the Lions.
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Welcome to Thursday’s Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.
Coming up today, it's a Lions squad announcement special - we'll hear from head coach Andy Farrell, assistant coach Johnny Sexton, and The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley
There's also team news for an interpro derby in the URC,
and tragic news from France after the sudden death of Castres and Fiji winger Josaia Raisuqe
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Coming up today, Ruaidhri O'Connor on which Irish players could miss out on the spot in Andy Farrell's Lions squad.
Josh van der Flier on how Leinster are fully focused on securing a URC title,
And worrying times for the future of the Welsh regions.
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On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday.
Just how good are this Inter side and will Barca rue their missed opportunity?
Did Leinster show arrogance and is Leo Cullen's position under threat?
But this morning's Bite starts with Hunter reflecting on one of the greatest European ties of all time.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview a massive inter-pro clash with Ulster at Thomond Park.
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Cameron Hill brings you the latest from the world of rugby this Tuesday.
Coming up today, the fallout continues from Leinster's shock defeat to Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final.
Jacques Nienaber offers an update on the injury to Leinster and Ireland captain Caelan Doris,
And Connacht's interim head coach Cullie Tucker looks ahead to their do-or-die clash with Edinburgh in the URC this weekend.
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On this morning's show Alan Quinlan was live in studio to talk yet another European defeat for Leinster, whilst comedian Dara O'Briain selected his top five 'You Had To Be There' moments.
Did Leinster take Northampton for granted? And is this defeat a worry for Irish rugby in general?
Dara O'Briain was perhaps Ireland's most famous fan at last summer's Olympics, but did any of those moments make his list?
But this morning's Bite starts Quinny analysing where it went wrong for the Boys in Blue on Saturday.
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Cameron Hill brings you everything you need ahead of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
We'll have the team news, the thoughts from both camps, and what Alan Quinlan believes may leave Leo Cullen's side vulnerable heading into the weekend...
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On this morning's show, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig were joined by Alan Quinlan to look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, plus David Brady and Shane McEntee were in studio to look ahead to the weekend's Gaelic football action.
Can anyone stop the Leinster juggernaut as they career towards the final?
And should pitch invasions be allowed once again? David Brady thinks so.
This morning's Bite begins with Quinlan's thoughts on whether Northampton Saints can put it up to Leo Cullen's side?
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Cameron Hill has all your news from the world of rugby this Thursday.
Coming up today, we'll hear from Gerry Thornley and Hannah O'Connor ahead of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints.
Another injury blow for Toulouse ahead of their final-four clash with Bordeaux.
And the officiating teams have been revealed for all three tests for the Lions' summer tour of Australia.
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Ruairi O'Hagan from Off The Ball is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a disappointing defeat to Cardiff Blues. And this week, the gang are joined by Jane Clohessy to talk about her maiden Irish cap.
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On this morning's show, former Ireland forward Hannah O'Connor joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to look ahead to Leinster's Champions Cup semi final with Northampton Saints on Saturday.
Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also joined the duo to talk the issue of diving in hurling, and is 'soccer' the genesis of it?
But this morning's Bite starts with debate over the rumour that Jordie Barrett will only start from the bench for Leo Cullen's side on Saturday.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another major blow to Ireland's Women's World Cup ambitions.
We hear from the next Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, and the man he's replacing - Joe Schmidt.
Munster's record appearance-maker is retiring.
And Toulouse have been hit with a major injury blow ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final.
OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton speaks with Loreto Mullingar players Abigail Johnston, Meabh O'Hara & Moya Murtagh, as well as their coach Mervyn Lloyd, following Loreto's BOI Girls Schools Cup win over The High School.
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On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show.
Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the first leg of their Champions League semi final. Sivertsen explains why PSG aren't a team to go chasing.
And as build-up heats up ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Dawson ponders caution for any team visiting Leinster on home soil.
But this morning's Bite starts with Sivertsen's reaction to last night's Champions League semi-final.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.
Leinster won't be taking their Champions Cup semi final opponents Northampton Saints lightly as they welcome the English side to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Dan Sheehan is happy with Jacques Nienaber approach to defence.
A Welsh lock makes a retirement U-turn.
John Mitchell gets the Conor O'Shea vote of confidence.
And Fiona Hayes is on cloud 9.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.
Leinster step up preparations ahead of welcoming Northampton Saints to the Aviva Stadium in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Despite being on the losing side in the last three finals, Dan Sheehan says that his side are under no extra pressure.
Sheehan also feels that he is in great shape just 10 months after tearing his ACL in South Africa.
Leinster assistant coach Robyn McBryde says the defeat to the Scarlets was a wake up call that his side perhaps needed.
Australia look set to name their Joe Schmidt replacement.
Scott Bemand says that the growth of the Irish team is on a positive trajectory despite Saturday's loss to Scotland.
And Alan Quinlan says that it would be worrying if just one Irish province qualifies for the knockout stages of the URC.
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Meghann Scully reports from Scotland where an injury-hit Ireland suffered defeat in their final Six Nations game of the year.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday.
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On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy to talk about his trip to see Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.
And as Jamie Vardy gets ready to leave Leicester, are there fewer sporting s***-houses left?
Ahead of a bumper night of LOI action, Bohemians legend Owen Heary joined Shane and Keith live in studio.
No doubt, Marc Canham quickly became the topic of conversation but who did Keith describe as the 'Godfather of Irish football?'
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Former Leinster & Ireland forward Hannah O’Connor previews the final round of the Women’s Six Nations alongside Shane, Keith & Dara, as Ireland visit Scotland
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On Thursday’s Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the Ireland camp as Scott Bemand names his side to take on Scotland away from home on Saturday.
Aoife Wafer misses out with a knee injury. But what former international’s daughter could be in line to make her debut?
Munster include a debutant of their own as Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray are out with knocks.
Here from the Clare man who is making waves in Bordeaux.
The Champions Cup final dates for 2027 get their venue, whilst Ben Youngs isn’t taking the easy road into retirement as he eyes another trophy.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the defeat to the Bulls, the controversy when Munster were incorrectly reduced to 14, and to look ahead to a massive clash with Cardiff this weekend.
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On this morning's show, Shane Keegan joined Ger Gilroy and Ciara Trant on how the new Chief Football Officer for the FAI should be shaped.
Who is best primed for the job? And was Canham ever going to be there long-term?
Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara has had quite the coaching career so far, learning from the likes of Leo Cullen and Paul O'Connell.
But today's Bite begins with Keegan on Canham and the FAI.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill is here to bring Brian O'Driscoll's thoughts on the appointment of Johnny Sexton as a coach with the Lions and Ireland.
Stuart Barnes on the Lions out-half selection and the Sexton appointment.
Wales look set to get their man.
Australia look for the return of a legend.
And just who could be the new Wallabies coach?
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On this morning's show, Stuart Barnes joined Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth on whether the signing of Rieko Ioane is a positive, long-term for Irish rugby?
How do the other provinces compete? And what can they do to bridge the gap?
With yet another scandal to hit the FAI, who will take over from CFO Marc Canham?
Who is next in line to take over, and will they understand the many complexities of Irish football?
But today's Bite begins with Barnes talking all things Leinster and Rieko Ioane.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings the news on the Leinster injury front.
Ulster opt to move on several players as Richie Murphy continues his rebuild.
Connacht look for improvement in South Africa.
An English legend retires.
And the return of a star for New Zealand.
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On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Ryan O'Dwyer joined Will O'Callaghan to dissect two Munster thrillers to open this year's Hurling Championships.
Are Tipperary back? Is this just a small Limerick wobble? And just how worried should Cork be after throwing away a 12-point lead to Clare in Ennis?
Alan Quinlan and Hannah O'Connor look back at all the weekend's rugby action, including a big win for Ireland away in Wales.
And as Scott Bemand's side continue to build for the World Cup, what can this Ireland side achieve this year?
But today's Bite begins with O'Donovan talking the Cork revival.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations trip to Wales on Easter Sunday,
The Irish provinces have named for this weekend's URC action, including an interpro derby at the Aviva Stadium.
And former Leinster captain Hannah O'Connor explains why the Boys in Blue need to go all out for the business end of the season.
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On this morning's show, Keith Treacy joined Shane in studio and helped preview tonight's League of Ireland action which includes our live game at Richmond Park where St. Pat's entertain Shamrock Rovers.
Eamon McGee and Kieran Hughes helped look forward to this weekend's renewal of rivalries between Donegal and Monaghan in the Ulster Football Championship.
And Hannah O'Connor looked at Ireland's W6N prospects in Wales on Sunday.
And this morning's Bite takes a snapshot of all three conversations.
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How will Ireland replace Erin King in the back row and bounce back after that England defeat?
Hannah O'Connor is in on Off The Ball Breakfast to preview Ireland vs Wales in Rodney Parade this Easter Sunday!
We couldn't let her away without touching on the big rugby news this week: Rieko Ioane to Leinster and Johnny Sexton confirmed as Ireland coach with both the men's and women's teams.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the formal start of Jonathan Sexton's coaching career.
We speak to Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand on the day he loses Erin King for the World Cup.
RTE has surrendered its rights to the URC.
Ronan O'Gara has given one of the briefest press conferences ever.
And a former Leinster target is heading for France.
Will O'Callaghan is joined by former Leinster women's coach Tania Rosser and Wales legend Phillippa Tuttiett to discuss another weekend of women's 6 Nations action. How will Ireland get over the injury to star player Erin King? Can England turn 6 Nations dominance into a World Cup triumph later this year?
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the defeat to Bordeaux in France, and to look ahead to the huge clash with the Bulls this weekend
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On this morning's show, Will Greenwood joined Ger and Paddy Andrew to talk Leinster's domination in the Champions Cup, and also the news that All Black centre Rieko Ioane will be replacing their other All Black centre Jordie Barrett.
And with the start of the provincial hurling championships, Tipp legend Nicky English previewed what could happen down in Munster this season.
Can Limerick continue their dominance or are the Premier waiting in ambush on Sunday?
And with Babs Keating turning 81 today, English recalls his earliest and fondest memories of the Tipp legend.
But today's Bite begins with Greenwood saying that he was quite fond of Ioane's silver tongue.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you a year's worth of news in one tasty morsel.
There's reaction to Leinster's bombshell signing of Rieko Ioane + to that of Pete Wilkins' departure from the Connacht job.
A recent U20 Grand Slam-winner has retired at the age of just 23.
The Wallabies look poised to appoint their successor to Joe Schmidt.
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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan gave us his immediate reaction to a massive morning in Irish rugby with another All Blacks superstar to join Leinster, and Connacht's head coach exiting stage left.
OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney began our preview of the weekend's action.
Denis Walsh talks hurling.
And we're joined in studio by Irish MMA star Paul Hughes.
But this morning's Bite starts with Quinny, as he reacts to a huge morning in Irish rugby, and then Tommy introduces us to our nearest, youngest GAA pundit.
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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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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.
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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.
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!
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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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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan and Hannah O'Connor helped us preview the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action, which includes our live game tomorrow - Bordeaux v Munster. Alan and Hannah also looked ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with England in Cork.
Maurice Brosnan joined us to preview the weekend's GAA action.
And Daniel Harris reviewed another error-strewn outing for Andre Onana and Manchester United in the Europa League.
But this morning's Bite takes in Hannah & Alan previewing Munster's second trip to France in as many weeks, and then we check in with Maurice who has some existential questions regarding Gaelic football's new rules.
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Former Irish rugby internationals Alan Quinlan & Hannah O’Connor join Shane & Colm on the show to look ahead to this weekend's massive Six Nations clash between Ireland & England in Cork.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations meeting with England at Virgin Media Park.
We hear from the recalled Dorothy Wall and head coach Scott Bemand ahead of that game in Cork.
Munster have received a HUGE boost before their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final with Bordeaux - a game you can hear live on Saturday's Off The Ball.
Jordie Barrett is named to start for Leinster in their quarter-final with Glasgow.
Richie has the latest on the WRU, where job cuts are expected, and on Cardiff.
Plus, a worrying update on the neurological health of former France international Sebastian Chebal.
And Benetton have thrown a spanner in La Rochelle's preparations for next season.
The Six Nations show is back with England's all-time most capped rugby player, Sarah Hunter, and Ireland former back-row, Anna Caplice. They preview one of the biggest game's of this year's Women's Six Nations, Ireland vs England.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a terrific win for the Reds against La Rochelle. They'll look ahead to another massive clash in France against Bordeaux, and discuss Jack Crowley's new contract.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the news all Munster fans have been waiting for.
Connacht have an eye on another provincial GAA ground.
The western province have also added to their coaching structure.
We speak to Scott Bemand as Ireland prepare to resume their Women’s Six Nations campaign against England in Cork.
Richie has the latest on Australia’s hunt for a new head coach.
And the latest too from trouble-stricken Cardiff.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster who are preparing for another raid on France.
Thaakir Abrahams and Denis Leamy speak ahead of that Bordeaux clash.
The potential semi-final venues for the Investec Champions Cup have been revealed.
We hear from Cullie Tucker on Connacht's Challenge Cup quarter-final with Racing 92.
And the 7-1 bench split has received some high-level backing.
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On this morning's show, Méabh De Búrca helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League clash of the Republic of Ireland and Greece.
Former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy reviewed the Irish provinces' performances in the Investec Champions Cup, while OTB's own Dara Smith-Naughton highlighted the top 5 Irish performances of the weekend.
And OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney reviewed the opening weekend of the All Ireland Football Championship.
But this morning's Bite takes some of James' chat around Munster's win at La Rochelle, and then we check in with Tommy.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from a buoyant Leinster camp following their 62-0 demolition of Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup.
The referees for this coming weekend's quarter-finals have been confirmed.
La Rochelle could have an Italian consolation prize after their exit at the hands of Munster.
The Wallabies suffer another defection ahead of the Lions tour.
And a Welsh legend calls time on their career.
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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan reviewed a fine weekend in the Investec Champions Cup for both Munster and Leinster.
We looked back on yesterday's Allianz Hurling League final with Sarah O'Donovan and Ryan O'Dywer.
Plus, football writer Dan Bardell talked Premier League.
But this morning's Bite takes us first to a huge evening for Munster at the Stade Marcel Deflandre, and then we ask Sarah if Cork's hurlers have peaked too soon.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a busy weekend of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action.
We hear from Dan Sheehan and Alan Quinlan on Leinster's last-16 encounter with Alan Quinlan at Croke Park, a game you can hear live and exclusive on Off The Ball on Saturday.
Ronan O'Gara speaks exclusively to us as his out-of-form La Rochelle side prepare to host Munster.
Rob Herring will win his 250th Ulster cap in Sunday's tricky test away to Bordeaux.
And Shayne Bolton is back for Connacht's Challenge Cup tie with Cardiff.
Plus, the latest on Rugby Australia's search for a new Wallabies head coach, and one of the game's best young talents closes the door on the All Blacks.
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On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara took time out from La Rochelle's preparations for their Investec Champions Cup tie with Munster to speak to Shane and Colm.
Alan Quinlan helped set the table for the rest of the weekend's action.
We previewed the start of the Football Championship with Mayo legend David Brady.
And Former Ireland international Méabh De Búrca looks ahead to this afternoons Women's Nations League meeting of Greece and Ireland.
But this morning's Bite focuses on this weekend's Champions Cup action as we check in with Alan Quinlan, and first - Ronan O'Gara.
And don't forget, Leinster's Croke Park outing against Harlequins at Croke Park is live on Saturday's Off The Ball.
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This is Thursday's Rugby Daily, in which Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Munster's push to see Alex Nankivell included in their squad to face La Rochelle.
The prospect of a Middle East World Cup has gained a very powerful ally.
And the Wallabies star that's won an NFL contract.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Jack Crowley on his own future.
Ronan O'Gara has also come out swinging ahead of La Rochelle's Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie with Munster, and he's also given an injury update.
The coaching staff for Ireland's summer tests has been revealed.
And Courtney Lawes fancies a third Lions call.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a much needed win for the Reds over Connacht, and to look ahead to the huge Champions Cup clash with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster ahead of their blockbuster Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie away to La Rochelle on Saturday.
We hear from Tadhg Beirne on his role in Antoine Dupont's recent ligament injury, plus Mike Prendergast addresses being overlooked for the head coach's job.
A season to forget for Rob Baloucoune continues at Ulster.
We hear from stand-in coach at Connacht Colm Tucker as they prepare to play Cardiff in the Challenge Cup.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jack Crowley's future at Munster.
We hear from Dan Sheehan and Robin McBryde as Leinster switch their attentions to Croke Park and an Investec Champions Cup date with Harequins.
That Leinster-Quins game will be live on Saturday's Off The Ball.
There's reaction to a 'statement' win for Ireland in the W6N in Parma.
The Middle East is hoping to bag the World Cup.
And Rugby Australia have won over another recruit from League.
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On this morning's show, former Ireland internationals Alan Quinlan & Hannah O’Connor joined us to discuss Munster’s victory over Connacht and Ireland’s emphatic win over Italy in the Women's Six Nations.
OTB’s GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney rounds up the weekend’s football finals in Croke Park.
And Ger, Colm and Arthur kicked things off with the Performance Rankings, running through the good, the bad, and the amber of the weekend’s sport.
But this morning's Bite takes us first to Hannah O'Connor's review of Ireland's W6N win in Parma, and then we reflect on Kerry's victory in the Allianz Football League Division 1 decider with Tommy.
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Jackie Shiels debriefs Ireland's record-breaking, bonus point win against Italy in the second round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations Championship.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's W6N game with Italy in Parma on Sunday.
We hear from Scott Bemand and Neve Jones on that Azzurri test.
Leinster have been linked with a big-name replacement for Jordie Barrett.
Conor Murray to reach 200 Munster caps in Castlebar tomorrow.
Paul Gustard will not be Leicester coach next season, and Bill Beaumont calls for unity with the RFU.
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On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara helped us preview a huge interpro at MacHale Park in Castlebar, as well as an update on the progress of his own La Rochelle side.
Alan Quinlan also dropped into studio and helped look ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with Italy in Parma.
Mike Quirke set the table for the Allianz Football League finals, with former Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes previewing the Division 2 final meeting of Monaghan and Roscommon.
And this morning's Bite takes some of Ronan O'Gara's chat surrounding that Connacht-Munster game, and before that Mike Quirke looks ahead to Kerry-Mayo at Croke Park.
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OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton looks ahead to Ireland’s clash with Italy in the Women’s Six Nations alongside Shane & Colm.
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Leinster and Munster coaches combine as Tania Rosser and Fiona Hayes join Eoin Sheahan for this week's Six Nations Show, looking back on a frustrating defeat to France, the issues with the Celtic Challenge, and what to expect against Italy.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest - and pretty significant - contract news from Leinster, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the influence of their NIQ players.
Rob Baloucoune is back for Ulster, who hand a 200th cap to Stuart McCloskey.
Andy Farrell's left the door open for his son to be part of the Lions tour of Australia.
And Ellie Kildunne reaches as landmark for England this week in the Six Nations, as Scott Bemand previews the Italian test.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a disappointing night in Glasgow, and to preview a huge clash with Connacht in the novel surroundings of MacHale Park.
Former Ireland international Grace Davitt joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line to look ahead to Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy in Parma this weekend!
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Andy Farrell's Lions coaching staff, and what it means for Ireland's tests with Georgia and Portugal.
We hear from two of Farrell's deputies - John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman.
Gabrielle Vernier has learned of her punishment following the 20-minute red card she received in Belfast.
Niamh O'Dowd explains the 'Green Wave'.
Abdelatif Benazzi has landed a decent consolation job after missing out on the chairmanship of World Rugby.
And Mohamed Haouas has learned how he'll pay for his latest transgression.
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On this morning's show, we speak to former Dublin footballer and now health & performance nutritionist Kate McDaid.
Football writer Jonathan Wilson proffers the theory that there is too much football.
We talk to former Munster hooker Mike Sherry ahead of a huge fixture for Munster at MacHale Park this weekend.
And today's Bite checks in with Mike Sherry first, as we ponder the prospect of Jack Crowley actually leaving Munster this summer, then we speak to Jonathan Wilson as he addresses a major issue facing England en route to the World Cup.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Saturday's novel interpro in Castlebar.
We hear from stand-in Connacht coach Colm Tucker, as well as Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler and their former Connacht man Sean O'Brien on that game at MacHale Park.
Sam Prendergast's signed a new deal at Leinster on another busy day for the province's biro.
Rob Baloucoune's injury nightmare is finally at an end.
And France centre Gabrielle Vernier faces a ban after her 20-minute red against Ireland.
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On this morning's show, former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy on a lacklustre week for the Irish provinces in URC action.
OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton picks his top three performers from Ireland’s opening Women's Six Nations game vs France.
Tommy Rooney gives his latest updates to the Football Power Rankings. Finally, Matthew Brennan of Team OTB explains the brand new ‘Baller League’, which debuted last night on Sky Sports.
But today's Bite first sees Tommy Rooney discuss his reasons behind placing Leitrim where he did in his latest Performance Rankings, and then it's James Tracy's take on the controversial 20-minute red card.
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OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton shares his top three Irish performers with Ger & Colm from Ireland’s opening Six Nations game vs France.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's W6N loss to France at Kingspan Stadium, as we speak directly to head coach Scott Bemand.
Richie has the latest on the stories linking Irish coaches to the Lions staff, and what that means for Ireland's summer Tests.
The latest too on Antoine Dupont's knee injury.
Plus, tributes are paid to an All Black (and Clontarf) great.
Ireland's number 8 Aoife Wafer joins us to talk about the beginning of the Women's Six Nations, the defeat to France, and preparations going forward.
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Aer Lingus ambassador and 42-cap Ireland international Linda Djougang speaks with John Duggan on the eve of the Women's Six Nations, with a crucial clash in Belfast against France first up on Saturday.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack puts the final touches to Ireland's Women's Six Nations preparations.
We hear from Linda Djougang and Fiona Tuite on the test that awaits in Belfast against France.
RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are back to reinforce Leinster in Pretoria.
Ulster are getting stronger as they prepare to slay the Dragons.
While Connacht shuffle their pack for their trip to the Ospreys.
It's Fiona Hayes and Anna Caplice on the #SixNationsShow this week as they preview Ireland's opening round of the Women's Six Nations against France this Saturday.
From rising stars like Aoife Wafer and new captain, Amee-Leigh Costigan, to dark horses across the tournament, they name the players to watch out for, analyse the French team, and give insight into the Irish camp.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with France in Belfast.
Eve Higgins discusses what success looks like for Ireland in this year's tournament, plus head coach Scott Bemand shares his reasons for picking a new captain.
Munster have rung the changes for their URC trip to Glasgow.
Peato Mauvaka has received a ban for his headbutt against Scotland.
And former Ulster lock Jeremy Davidson has a new job.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look ahead to a huge clash away to reigning URC champions Glasgow Warriors.
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On this morning's show, Nathan Murphy joined Kathleen and Colm from Plovdiv where he previewed the Republic of Ireland's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria.
They, of course, aren't the only international teams in action this week, and football writer Graham Hunter examined the state of play elsewhere.
We previewed the Women's Six Nations with former Ireland player Grace Davitt & The Telegraph’s Fiona Tomas.
Plus, there was live reaction to the death of former F1 boss Eddie Jordan.
And it's there we take our Bite this morning, with former Jordan F1 designer Gary Anderson reacting to the passing of his former boss, and then we check in on that W6N chat with Grace and Fiona.
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Former Ireland international Grace Davitt & reporter Fiona Tomas join Kathleen McNamee & Colm Boohig on the line to look ahead to Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations campaign!
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Meghann Scully was in Belfast on Saturday as Ireland were defeated 15-27 to France in the opening round of the Six Nations. She spoke with head coach Scott Bemand as well as squad captain Edel McMahon, and players Erin King and Niamh O'Dowd following the match.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of the start of Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, and it's fair to say France have the worst of it.
France men's head coach Fabien Galthié continues to moan about Ireland, despite their Six Nations title.
Two more Leinster backs have extended their stays with the province.
Another England winger has his Lions hopes dashed.
And the RFU want a relaxation of the licensing laws around Twickenham.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack checks in with Ireland's preparations for the start of the Women's Six Nations.
Defence coach Hugh Hogan believes Ireland can ask questions of France in Belfast on Saturday.
Three Leinster players have extended their stays with the province, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber ahead of their double bill in South Africa.
There's also contract news from Connacht today, with assistant coach Colm Tucker providing a squad update.
Georgia head coach Richard Cockerill renews calls for promotion/relegation playoff from the Six Nations.
Peato Mauvaka could be in hot water following his yellow card against Scotland.
And the English Premiership remains a closed shop to Ealing.
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On this morning's show, we got the full Six Nations debrief from Alan Quinlan, while OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton provided his team of the tournament.
Barry Murphy looked ahead to Thursday's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria, and assessed the League Of Ireland Premier Division after half a dozen games.
Plus, OTB’s GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney rounds up the weekend’s Gaelic football action.
But today's Bite checks in with Alan Quinlan's 6N post-mortem, and then we take a look at the LOI with Barry Murphy.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their Six Nations closer away to Italy tomorrow.
We hear from Ronan O'Gara on the enemy of complacency, and Alan Quinlan discusses those Jack Crowley links to Leicester.
The Six Nations is set to remain on free-to-air television.
Connacht lock down an out-half to a new two-year deal.
The World U20 Championship is going back to Italy for the first time in a decade, and the draw's been kind to Ireland.
Plus, Rocky Elsom has his prison sentence in France reduced on appeal.
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Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy was in the co-presenter's chair alongside Shane Hannon this morning, and they were joined by both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan to help look ahead to Ireland's game away to Italy.
Ex-Ireland full-back Chris Hughton walked us down memory lane with the 35th anniversary of Italia 90 on the horizon.
We previewed day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival with OTB's John Duggan.
And we looked back at Manchester United's Europa League win over Real Sociedad with Daniel Harris.
But this morning's Bite takes us first to Cagliari, Palermo, Genoa and Rome with Chris Hughton. Then we preview Italy-Ireland with Ronan O'Gara, and Alan Quinlan discusses those Jack Crowley links to Leicester.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the final batch of team news from this year's Six Nations.
Jack Crowley is back in the Ireland no.10 jersey for Saturday's game away to Italy, and we hear Simon Easterby's explanation behind the changes he's made.
The interim Ireland head coach has also fired back at France boss Fabien Galthié.
Matt Sherratt's made a couple of tweaks to his Wales team as they look to extinguish any lingering England hopes of the title.
Plus, Gregor Townsend names the Scotland team that Ireland hope will do them a massive favour in Paris.
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On this morning's show we looked ahead to Ireland's Six Nations game away to Italy with former Azzurri back turned truck driver, Mirco Bergamasco.
Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival was previewed from Prestbury Park by John Duggan.
Leitrim senior men’s football manager Steven Poacher chats about his first season in charge of the team.
And we were joined by European Indoor gold medalist Sarah Healy following her sensational 3000m victory.
And that's where we take this morning's Bite, as Ger and Colm catch up with Healy. But first, Mirco Bergamasco gives his view of this Saturday's game in Rome.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Romain Ntamack pouring more petrol on the fires of last week's clash of Ireland and France at the Aviva.
Andrew Porter defends himself after Fabien Galthié attempted to get him cited for his part in the injury sustained by Antoine Dupont.
Rabah Slimani is among the Leinster players extending their stay at Leinster.
And Ronan O'Gara's refresh of the La Rochelle squad continues.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as attentions turn to Saturday's trip to Italy.
We hear from attack coach Andrew Goodman and loosehead Andrew Porter as the inquest into the defeat to France continues.
There's Premiership interest in Jack Crowley.
Munster and Leinster have both been signing members of their existing squads to new contracts.
And New Zealand Rugby secure the services of one of their top prospects.
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On this morning's show, we were honoured to be joined by European Athletics bronze medalist, Kate O'Connor.
We continued our inquest into Saturday's Six Nations defeat to France with Mike Sherry.
John Duggan set the table for the first day of the Cheltenham Festival.
Newstalk's Jess Kelly joined us to discuss her involvement in the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, which is supporting the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.
And Football Pod host Tommy Rooney provided the latest update on his Football Power Rankings.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the health of an Ireland squad still licking their collective wounds after Saturday's defeat to France.
FFR president Florian Grill seethes over their treatment at the hands of match officials.
England's Ollie Lawrence is now a doubt for the Lions tour this summer.
And Richie has the latest on Rabah Slimani's status as a Leinster player.
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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us for the post mortem on Ireland's Six Nations defeat to France.
Football writer Jonathan Wilson reviewed the weekend's Premier League action, and the further dwindling of Arsenal's title hopes.
Sarah O'Donovan and Jamie Wall looked back on the weekend's hurling.
And John Duggan began our coverage of this week's Cheltenham Festival.
And, as ever of a Monday, we brought you the Performance Rankings.
But this morning's Bite takes in some of Quinny's dissection of the Ireland loss on Saturday before we cross to Prestbury Park for the first time this week.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack completes your build-up to tomorrow's titanic battle between Ireland and France at the Aviva.
We speak to Caelan Doris and Simon Easterby at today's captain's run, plus Antoine Dupont piles further pressure on tomorrow's referee Angus Gardner.
Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan and Andy Dunne all have their say on tomorrow's crunch clash.
Plus Italy make half a dozen changes for their test with England on Sunday.
As we approach the Guinness 0.0 Six Nations showdown of France V Ireland, OTB's own Brian O'Driscoll joined us for an exclusive event at the Open Gate Brewery, where we previewed the big game as well as looking back on his last ever game for Ireland - against France 11 years ago! He was joined by his former team mates, Mike Ross, Gordan D'Arcy & Devin Toner, who recounted their memories in the green jersey.
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On this morning's show, we've a bumper preview for Ireland v France in the Six Nations with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan.
Former Kerry player, and ex-Laois manager Mike Quirke joined us to discuss football's new rules.
Plus, football writer Mark Critchley reflected on last night’s 1-1 draw between Man United & Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
This morning's Bite begins with Quinny's take on tomorrow's game at the Aviva, and then we check in with Mike on football's new era.
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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.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the disappointing defeat to Edinburgh in Cork, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray's impending departures and Ireland v France.
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On this morning's show, we were joined by the one and only Danny Dyer for a very special edition of 'You Had To Be There'.
We previewed the Six Nations clash of Ireland and France with Les Bleus legend Philippe Saint-André.
And Jean-Philippe Leclaire reviewed Liverpool's smash-and-grab win away to Paris Saint-Germain.
And this morning's Bite has a distinctly French flavour as we check in with Saint-André, and first we look back on last night's events at the Parc des Princes.
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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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two players moving to IRFU central contracts in the summer.
There's an update on the health of the squad ahead of Saturday's crunch with France.
The FFR have made contact with World Rugby over the discrepancies in the bans of Garry Ringrose and Romain Ntamack.
And could Ronan O'Gara be given a new voice in the La Rochelle coaches room?
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from the three provinces in action in the URC tomorrow.
It's a Soroka family affair for Leinster who welcome Cardiff to the Aviva, and we hear from Leo Cullen.
Ulster centre James Hume outlines the extent of his injury lows as Ulster prepare to entertain the Scarlets.
And Connacht's Paul Boyle provides insight into the challenge posed by Benetton this week.
We hear more from Conor Murray following his decision to retire from international action.
Plus, the latest ins and outs at Leicester.
On a PACKED edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to the news that Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray are all retiring.
We hear from Murray himself, who still has road to travel on the club front, as well as Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell.
Alan Quinlan and Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis react to the appointment of Clayton McMillan as the next Munster head coach.
There's team news for Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France, including the latest on Tadhg Furlong.
Felix Jones is back in a very familiar job.
A clutch of players are to return to action for Munster tomorrow night in Cork, as Denis Leamy discusses the visit of Edinburgh.
And a France prop is in more trouble with the law.
OTB's Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Richie McCormack react to the news that Cian Healy, Conor Murray & Peter O'Mahony will retire from international rugby at the end of the Six Nations.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the appointment of Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from July. There's also a preview of the clash with Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park, as the Reds look to maintain their decent URC form.
Brian O'Driscoll speaks to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane as Guinness partners with Field of Vision, the pioneers of fan inclusivity, to bring a revolutionary sensory experience to visually impaired fans at this year's Men and Women's Six Nations Championships.
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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 has the latest on Garry Ringrose's disciplinary hearing.
Munster count the cost of that ill-fated Ireland 'A' game at Ashton Gate, and we speak to John Ryan.
Pete Wilkins also has injury concerns at Connacht, and he's provided an update on their out-half depth chart with JJ Hanrahan departing.
Rob Russell is back for Leinster, and we hear from their attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal.
And Ma'a Nonu is back in top level rugby at the age of 42.
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In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA.
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On this morning's show, Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh looked back over the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action.
Former Ireland hooker James Tracy analysed Ireland's scrum performance in Cardiff.
OTB's own Kathleen McNamee helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League game away to Slovenia for the Republic of Ireland.
Plus, Saipan, Leeds and the never-ending downfall of Manchester United were all covered by Ger, Colm and Arthur.
But this morning's Bite first checks in with Tommy Walsh, and his new-found love of padel. Then it's the turn of James Tracy.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you up to date with the Ireland news following an eventful weekend for both the men's sides that were in action.
We have the latest on Garry Ringrose, and hear from Alan Quinlan on the centre's red card challenge in Cardiff.
Ulster have been forced into signing short-term injury cover for their front row.
Two Munster forwards have extended their stays with the province.
Stuart Lancaster is a man in demand.
The latest from France's crisis club, Stade Francais.
And Benetton are to part company with their head coach.
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On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan reviewed the weekend's Six Nations action, including Ireland's nervy win in Wales.
We look back on a weekend when Liverpool moved 11-points clear at the top of the Premier League with Jonathan Wilson.
OTB GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney wraps up the weekend’s Gaelic football action.
But this morning's Breakfast Bite looks back on the OTB 3 inspiring Wales on Saturday, and we take some of Quinny's view of things as well.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tomorrow in Cardiff.
We hear from head coach Simon Easterby, Wales captain Jac Morgan, and Alan Quinlan on the big game.
Gloucester have described the signing of Ross Byrne as a real coup.
Ronan O'Gara gives OTB the latest on rumours he could soon start his international coaching career.
And Mike Prendergast's named a stout Ireland 'A' team that will play in Bristol on Sunday.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash of Wales and Ireland.
We hear from interim head coach Simon Easterby on his decision to pick Dan Sheehan as captain, and the stories linking him with the Wales job.
Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt's also made a raft of changes, and has responded to that Off The Ball Breakfast clip.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend makes minor tweaks for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash.
And a Connacht duo return from injury in tomorrow's friendly with Harlequins.
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On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Seamus Hickey previewed the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action.
Galway hurling great and author Tony Óg Regan talks about his book MVP: Raise Your Game. Unlock Your Potential and shares tips on being the best version of yourself.
Tony Evans joined us after Liverpool dropped two more points in the Premier League title race.
And we spoke to Welsh legend Mike Phillips and former Ireland hooker Mike Sherry ahead of Saturday's Six Nations test with Wales.
And it's there we take our Bite, as Phillips gives us his view on the departure of Warren Gatland, and Sherry provides live reaction to the Ireland team being named.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential move to the English Premiership for Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne.
We hear from Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw on this week's Six Nations clash with Wales.
Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since leaving the Wales head coach's job.
Michael Cheika has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Joe Schmidt in Australia's top job.
And a two-time Champions Cup winner with La Rochelle is forced to retire.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the win over Scarlets, Gavin Coombes' good run of form, Ireland's clash with Wales and more.
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This morning on the show, Tom English looked back on Celtic's heartbreaking exit from the Champions League.
We began our look ahead to the League of Ireland weekend with former goalkeeper Barry Murphy.
And we were also joined by writer Sam Peters, author of Concussed: Sports Uncomfortable Truth, joins Ger & Colm to take a deep dive into the issue of concussion in rugby.
And it's with rugby we take this morning's bite, looking ahead to the Calcutta Cup clash of England and Scotland with the BBC's Tom English, followed by a snippet of that chat with Sam Peters.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you confirmation of Ireland's return to Soldier Field in Chicago.
We hear from Robbie Henshaw and Andrew Goodman ahead of Saturday's clash with Wales, as a trio of experienced players will miss the game in Cardiff.
James Botham discusses the changes made by Matt Sherratt with Wales.
France are set to go with a 7-1 split on their bench as they look to atone for defeat at Twickenham.
England make one change for the Calcutta Cup game.
And we hear from Louis Rees Zammit as he continues to chase his NFL dream.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Ireland camp which has gone through significant change over the weekend due to injury.
We hear from Aled Walters and Alan Quinlan on the Wales game ahead, and on Sam Prendergast's physical development.
There's a new addition to the Wales coaching staff ahead of Ireland's visit to Cardiff.
And changes galore between Scotland and Wales with the Calcutta Cup to be decided this weekend.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp a week out from their Six Nations game away to Wales.
Aled Walters provides us with a fitness update, and Garry Ringrose discusses his contentment with Simon Easterby's centre rotation.
Josh Wycherley returns to the Munster fold for the first time since September.
Pete Wilkins says he's not feeling any more pressure as Connacht look to arrest their URC losing streak.
James Hume, Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey are back for Ulster.
And Melvyn Jaminet discusses the racist Instagram story that almost ended his career.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, new contracts for Ireland duo Tadhg Beirne and Garry Ringrose.
Bordeaux fly-half Joey Carbery admits it’s difficult for him to watch Ireland in the Six Nations,
And Calvin Nash reveals there’s much more to come from the Men in Green as they chase a third title in a row.
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes as they look ahead to the Scarlets clash at Thomond Park, discuss a new deal for Tadhg Beirne, and look at the Six Nations so far.
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Things got started this morning with Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur James O'Dea looking back at the drama in last night's Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park.
Gareth Roberts and Sarah Deboe, Liverpool and Everton supporters respectively, then joined Ger and Colm to reflect on the game from the fans' perspective.
In the build-up to the new League of Ireland season, Bohemians COO, Daniel Lambert, and Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin joined the lads in studio to discuss how the league can maximize on its current popularity.
Right now now, we're going to bring you a small section of this morning's chat with the brilliant Joey Carbery. Joining us live from Bordeaux, he began by discussing how he feels watching Ireland matches a few years removed from the international set-up.
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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?
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On this morning's show, Mayo legend Colm Boyle assessed the lay of the land after a couple of rounds of the Allianz Football League, and his own county's fortunes.
The Hard Shoulder (and Dicksboro's) Kieran Cuddihy joins us for his 'You Had To Be There'.
And we spoke to ex-England centre Will Greenwood for his half-term report on the Six Nations.
And it's there we took our Bite, with Will following Ger, Colm and Arthur in giving their view on the departure of Wales head coach Warren Gatland.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the news that has set the cat among the Six Nations pigeons with Warren Gatland leaving as Wales head coach.
We hear from WRU chief executive Abi Tierney, and the man who has been installed as interim head coach - Matt Sherratt.
Scott Bemand's revealed his Ireland squad for the Women's Six Nations, with one big-name absentee.
Romain Ntamack must serve the second game of his suspension against Italy.
Ulster have major front row concerns going into their URC trip to Benetton.
And we hear from Pete Wilkins as Connacht look to get their URC season back on track against Cardiff.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to Ireland's bonus point win at Murrayfield yesterday.
We hear from interim head coach Simon Easterby, man of the match Sam Prendergast and Alan Quinlan.
A trio of Munster players have signed new contracts at the province.
Leo Cullen discusses his returning international contingent.
And a Biarritz player is sacked for biting the cheek of a teammate.
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On this morning's show, League Of Ireland director Mark Scanlon helped us break the news that Off The Ball will be broadcasting 30 live Premier Division matches this season.
Alan Quinlan and James Tracy broke down Ireland's dominant win over Scotland at Murrayfield.
We rounded up the weekend's hurling action with Seamus Hickey.
And - as always of a Monday - we brought you the Performance Rankings.
But today's Bite takes a look back on Ireland's victory at Murrayfield with Ger, Colm and Arthur assessing Sam Prendergast's place in the Lions pecking order now, plus we get the view of Alan Quinlan and James Tracy.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Sunday's Six Nations clash of Scotland and Ireland.
We hear from Simon Easterby, Bundee Aki and Gregor Townsend.
Ronan O'Gara tackles the rumours linking him with the Wallabies head-on.
And a French club have turned their attentions to an Italian international having courted John Cooney.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of, and reaction to, Joe Schmidt's impending departure as Wallabies head coach later this year.
Munster have signed an Irish-qualified centre for next season.
Romain Ntamack has apologised following his two-game ban, while Mathieu Jalibert returns in one of two changes for Le Crunch with England.
England will be able to call upon Henry Arundell later this year.
And Jamie Ritchie's off to the South of France.
'This Is Leinster' is a five-part documentary series charting the 2024 Interprovinicial success for Tania Rosser and her squad, featuring exclusive conversations with head coach Rosser, and leading players Hannah O'Connor, Ruth Campbell and Eimear Corri.
Cameron Hill caught up with the stars of the documentary at the premiere at the Bank of Ireland branch, College Green.
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On this morning's show, former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw helped us look ahead to Sunday's game with Ireland at Murrayfield.
We also heard from The Roar's Christy Doran for immediate reaction to the news that Joe Schmidt will leave Australia after the Lions tour.
Martin Lipton joined us after Arsenal saw the chance for another trophy slip away on Tyneside.
And a very special edition of 'You Had To Be There' came from the man responsible for The Day Today, the birth of Alan Partridge, The Thick Of It, Veep and now the stage production of Dr Strangelove - Armando Iannucci.
And it's there we take our Bite this morning, with some of Armando's chat with Ger and Colm. And we also sample the Scotland-Ireland chat with Greig.
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In case you missed it, here is episode five of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our rugby fans!
Irish golfer, Sara Byrne joined Nathan Murphy in our sixth instalment of our 'Settle In' series. In this deep dive into her golfing career, Sara recounted the sacrifices she made to play golf as a young girl, her dreams of making the LPGA, and the difficult decision to end her amateur career and turn pro.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news from the Ireland camp ahead of Sunday's trip to Murrayfield.
We speak to Dan Sheehan and scrum coach John Fogarty regarding the recent edge to Scotland fixtures.
Both France and England are to change their 10s for Le Crunch on Saturday, while Richard Wigglesworth addresses concerns regarding the England squad's fitness.
James Hume, Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey are back for Ulster and their one-off fixture with Les Kiss' Queensland Reds, and we hear from head coach Richie Murphy.
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In the latest episode of 'Settle In,' Kathleen McNamee was joined by Jim McElroy from Bohemians' Pride Committee to talk about the club's trailblazing mission to make football a more welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community.
From the whole club marching in Dublin Pride to instigating never-before-done research on LGBTQ+ participation in football, they are leaders in this field.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Gregor Townsend adding experience to his second row ahead of Ireland's visit to Murrayfield.
Ronan O'Gara assesses Sam Prendergast's Six Nations debut.
Jonny Bell is ending a 30-year association with Ulster, who have given an update on Ethan McIlroy's ACL injury.
Wales haven't given up hope of a back row duo playing against Italy.
And the Six Nations/Eurovision crossover you've all been waiting for.
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On this morning's show, Keith Treacy joined Colm on hosting duties, and along with The Athletic's Mark Critchley to assess the business done - and not done - on transfer deadline day.
Tommy Rooney joined us to look back on the weekend's League action.
And we were lucky enough to have Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan and James Tracy in to look back on Ireland's Six Nations win over England.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Ireland captain Caelan Doris describes how much Sam Prendergast has developed since his under-20 days,
Ronan O'Gara gives a blunt assessment on why Jack Crowley has only made the bench for tomorrow's Six Nations clash with England,
Aoife Wafer details the culture shift in the Ireland women's team in the last 18 months,
And Stuart Lancaster is leaving Racing 92 with immediate effect
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It was a packed house that the 3Olympia Theatre on Wednesday and Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan and Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll co-hosted our Six Nations preview roadshow!
Former English scrum half and perennial thorn in Ireland's side Austin Healey was joined by former Munster and Irish flanker Alan Quinlan, former Old Belvedere outhalf Andy Dunne and the Irish Times' Gerry Thornley to look back on Ireland-England matches past, as well as look ahead to the start of this year's championship!
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Things got started with Ronan O'Gara joining Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig on the show for a look ahead to the weekend's Six Nations clash between Ireland and England.
Football journalist Andy Mitten then joined us live from Bucharest to discuss Manchester United's 2-0 defeat of FCSB and how likely success in the Europa League might be.
Alan Quinlan was in studio next for more chat about the weekend's rugby, before author Peter Bills was back in the OTB studio to discuss his brilliant new book about Irish rugby.
Right now, we'll hear about Colm's decision not to attend the Aviva Stadium this weekend and Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on the importance of home advantage in rugby.
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Rising Irish superstar Aoife Wafer joined Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll and Off The Ball host Eoin Sheahan live on stage at the 3Olympia Theatre on Wednesday night as part of a star-studded Roadshow.
She reflected on her second breakthrough year of international rugby, Ireland's winning record over the Black Ferns, and their hopes for the 2025 season ahead of the Six Nations and World Cup.
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Coming up on Thursday's Rugby Daily: Simon Easterby names his team for Ireland's Six Nations opener with England,
Jonny Gray makes his first appearance for Scotland in two years for the visit of Italy to Murrayfield,
And Michael Cheika is leaving Leicester Tigers at the end of the season - could he be a candidate for the vacancy at Munster?
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Former Lions and England scrum half Austin Healey was in spectacular form at the 3Olympia theatre as part of the Off The Ball Six Nations Roadshow on Wednesday night!
He joined co-hosts Eoin Sheahan and Brian O'Driscoll on stage, living up to his reputation as the perfect villain for Irish rugby, as he expressed his true feelings on the B&I Lions, as both Brian and Austin gave their own sides to the infamous boxing story that has followed the pair since 2001!
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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look at the impressive win over the Dragons, the Reds' new signings, the search for the new head coach and there's a look ahead to the Six Nations as well!
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Things got started with a look back at last night's Champions League action, Jhon Duran's potential move to Saudi Arabia and some rugby chat.
The former Celtic, Monaco, Fulham and Scotland midfielder John Collins joined us then to reflect on Celtic's Champions League campaign and a little bit about his own illustrious playing career.
On the Gaelic Football front, former Kerry footballer and coach Mike Quirke joined the lads to consider the implementation of the new Gaelic football rules and why he thinks patience is required.
Up first though, we'll hear from the top of this morning's show where Ger and Colm discussed today's reports that Sam Prendergast is set to start for Ireland against England, and hear from English Rugby World Cup winner about just how good he thinks the young Irish out-half might be.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Tadhg Beirne on whether last year’s heartbreaking defeat at Twickenham still lingers for the Ireland players,
France welcome a huge name back to their team for Friday’s Six Nations opener with Wales,
And Munster poach two young Leinster stars ahead of next season.
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Ger & Colm are joined by former Ireland international Anna Caplice to look ahead to Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England on Saturday!
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman bid farewell to Portugal and return to Dublin ahead of their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday,
England name their team for the trip to the Aviva Stadium with a surprise debutant on the wing,
Andy Farrell brings in a couple of familiar faces as he starts putting together his backroom team for the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia,
And Wales scrum consultant Adam Jones insists there is no bad blood between him and head coach Warren Gatland.
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It's the opening week of the Six Nations and Will O'Callaghan. has the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the three-in-a-row chasers hosting England on Saturday.
David Humphries has provided an update on Tadhg Furlong's fitness, Paul O'Connell insists that Leinster players aren't getting favourable treatment and England have a big fitness boost ahead of their trip to Dublin.
And could the Six Nations ended up behind a paywall? In the UK at least...
On a bumper Friday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack takes you into Ireland camp as we hear from Paul O'Connell.
Dan Sheehan is back for Leinster after his ACL injury, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the hooker's recovery and those rumours regarding Rabah Slimani.
Ben O'Connor is to make his first start for Munster, with their CEO providing an update on their search for a new head coach.
John Cooney will make a landmark appearance for Ulster on Sunday.
And Pete Wilkins calls for consistency from his Connacht side.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you more of Simon Easterby's media briefing at the Six Nations launch, where he talked about Jonathan Sexton's role among the coaching set-up, and the gap in philosophy between Leinster and Ireland.
Richie has the latest on Rabah Slimani's contract status at Leinster.
We hear from Stormers head coach John Dobson on the club's link to their home city of Cape Town.
Netflix has cut the cord on the Six Nations documentary 'Full Contact'.
Another key player has added to Scotland's injury list.
And Nicolas Sanchez has called time on a storied career.
In case you missed it, here is episode one from our Settle In Series, as a bonus listen for all of our GAA Fans!
Former Ireland international and coach Linda Gorman joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss how she’s tackling ageism in sport by encouraging more people to take up walking football and she also discussed how much support for the women’s game in Ireland has changed since she played on the first ever WNT over 50 years ago.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the dates and kick-off times for the last-16 fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup.
We hear from Dan Soper, Pete Wilkins and Alan Quinlan on the road ahead for three of the provinces.
Six Nations organisers have confirmed several rule trials will be in place for this year's competition.
Two of the players jailed as part of the Grenoble rape trial are seeking their release.
And Bill Sweeney refuses to step down as RFU CEO.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the cracking contest between the Reds and Northampton, facing La Rochelle in France, their Star of the Week and this weekend's clash with the Dragons.
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, where Richie McCormack takes us to the Six Nations launch in Rome.
We hear from interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby, as well as captain Caelan Doris.
England are the latest country hit by the injury plague doing the rounds, and we speak to their new captain Maro Itoje.
Another Scotland player has succumb to injury too.
Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper explains his new role with the province.
And three Munster youngsters have signed new deals.
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Nathan Murphy sat down with Tham & Nhat Nguyen to talk about their incredible journey from Vietnam to Ireland to performing on the world's biggest stage.
While they once thought they'd never see each other again, they're now supporting each other through this new stage of life.
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Eoin Sheahan was joined by former long distance runner Catherina McKiernan who has won marathons across Europe as well as medalling at World and European Cross County Championships.
She dives into whether she has any regrets when reflecting on her illustrious career and what life post-competing has been like.
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This morning on the show, The Athletic's Matt Slater joined us to discuss Manchester United's lack of spending power as part of a wider INEOS trend.
Finn Harps' manager and CEO joined us to share their ambitious plans for the Donegal club.
And after facing his former side at the Aviva on Saturday, Ross Molony dialled in from Bath.
And that's where we take our Bite this morning, with the start of that Ross Molony chat, and then into a discussion around the social media abuse that's forced Leinster to take action.
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Nathan Murphy sat down with Tham & Nhat Nguyen to talk about their incredible journey from Vietnam to Ireland to performing on the world's biggest stage.
While they once thought they'd never see each other again, they're now supporting each other through this new stage of life.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a double blow to Scotland's Six Nations hopes.
We also get the Leinster view of their Investec Champions Cup draw to play Harlequins.
Yet another frontline Munster player succumbs to injury.
And Pete Wilkins on Connacht's familiar route to a potential Challenge Cup final.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the all-important team news for Munster and Leinster's final pool fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup.
We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on his decision to start Garry Ringrose on the wing against Bath.
Conor Murray on the enmity that's built up between Munster and Northampton.
Plus, Munster are making a move for an England international centre.
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Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy joined Colm on hosting duties this morning, with Andy Mitten reflecting on Amad Diallo's win over Southampton in the Premier League.
Nathan was at Ipswich-Brighton last night and gave his view of the Irish performances on show at Portman Road.
And we speak to Peter Ryan - talented hurler turned Paralympic cyclist.
But this morning's Breakfast Bite gives you a sample of this morning's rugby coverage - first, Ronan O'Gara reflects on La Rochelle's defeat to Leinster, and then Alan Quinlan gives his view of the Ireland Six Nations squad.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news from Ulster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs. We also hear from prop Eric O'Sullivan in the week he extended his stay at the province.
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins keeps changes to a minimum for their Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff.
And Les Kiss appears to rule himself out of potentially replacing Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach later this year.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack tells you who's in, and who's out, of Simon Easterby's squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
There's a recall after five-and-a-bit years to the France squad for Leinster's Rabah Slimani.
We hear from Gregor Townsend who has named two uncapped players in his Scotland squad.
Ulster have formalised the return to the province of a former player, as two more of their current squad extend their stays. Plus, we hear from Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy on what needs doing against Exeter.
Plus, the 'Hail Mary' call that's brought Michael Hooper out of retirement in Japan.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup, and to look ahead to a massive clash with old rivals Northampton.
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This morning, Gavin Cooney looked back on an important night in the Premier League.
With Simon Easterby naming his Ireland Six Nations squad this afternoon, Matchsense's Derek McNamara assessed the runners and riders for inclusion.
And Marty Duffy gives the referee's view of the new Gaelic football rules.
But this morning's Breakfast Bite takes us back to the morning papers where Ger, Adrian and Arthur discuss Maro Itoje's chances of the Lions captaincy, the unique edge that comes with Wales fixtures, and their early predictions for this season's Six Nations.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of a massive boost for both Leinster and Ireland. And we hear from James Ryan ahead of their meeting with Bath,
Ian Costello provides Richie with an update on their head coach's vacancy ahead of their Investec Champions Cup trip to Northampton - a game you can hear live an exclusive on Saturday's Off The Ball. Conor Murray also shares the latest on his future.
Neil Doak has named his Ireland squad for the U20 Six Nations.
And Steve Borthwick explains his decision to switch up the England captaincy.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to yesterday's pulsating Investec Champions Cup clash of La Rochelle and Leinster.
We hear from both head coaches - Leo Cullen and Ronan O'Gara.
Richie has the latest on Peter O'Mahony's fitness ahead of Munster's trip to Franklin's Gardens, a game you can hear live and exclusive on Off The Ball.
Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his Six Nations squad, which does not include some experienced and notable names.
The IRFU have taken another step towards building front row depth across the country.
And a former Cheetahs prop is murdered in South Africa.
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On this morning's show, Jonathan Wilson rounded up the weekend's FA Cup 3rd round action, including Manchester United's shootout victory away to Arsenal.
Tommy Rooney reflected on a huge weekend of GAA Club Championship fixtures.
And Alan Quinlan looked back on a largely positive weekend for the Irish provinces in Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action.
And that's where we take our Bite this morning - firstly, Leinster's victory away to La Rochelle is discussed as part of the Performance Rankings, and then we get the expert view of Alan Quinlan.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all of your team news for this weekend's Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action.
We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, who can recall Tadhg Furlong for Sunday's trip to La Rochelle.
Ronan O'Gara explains the gap between his instructions and La Rochelle's recent performances.
Conor Murray and Iain Henderson both return to bolster the selections of both Munster and Ulster this weekend.
And could Michael Milne be swapping Leinster for Munster?
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 Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two more contract extensions at Connacht.
We hear directly from the horse's mouth as Mike Prendergast provides an update on Munster's ten-week (and counting) hunt for a new head coach.
La Rochelle could face Leinster without their first-choice hooker on Sunday.
The club v country tussle that's delaying Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's potential shoulder surgery.
And Italy the latest country to suffer a Six Nations-ending injury to a key player.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan joins Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the defeat to Leinster, and the upcoming clash with Saracens at Thomond Park.
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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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan brings you news of Tom O'Toole's suspension for his ugly clearout on Munster centre Alex Nankivell.
Ronan O'Gara says La Rochelle's Invested Champions Cup date with Leinster will be a wake-up call for his players.
Samoa's head coach has been forced to resign following sexual assault allegations involving members of his own family.
And Camille Chat's Racing 92 contract has been torn up after he turned up to training drunk.
On a special festive episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the win over Ulster, and to look ahead to Friday's huge clash with Leinster at a sold out Thomond Park. And we ask the two biggest questions - is Quinny on the nice list and just what is Fiona getting off Santa?
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's URC interpro at the Aviva, where Jordie Barrett will get his first taste of Irish derby action.
The CEO of the URC discusses a potential merger with the English Premiership.
Richie has the latest on Stuart Lancaster's job security at Racing 92.
And the turmoil at the top of English rugby continues.
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On this morning's show, a double shot of rugby with Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan.
Following another dramatic night at the World Darts Championship, we speak to Glen Durrant from Alexandra Palace.
Nathan Murphy joins us from London to reflect on Shamrock Rovers' Conference League defeat at Stamford Bridge.
And Catherine Murphy brings us her 'You Had To Be There'.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ulster's decision to tie down Zac Ward to a three-year contract.
Ulster and Munster have named their teams for tomorrow night's URC interpro at Kingspan Stadium, and we hear from both camps.
Plus, Chris Farrell will not appeal his sentence as part of the Grenoble rape trial.
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On this morning's show, none other than former All Blacks captain Kieran Read joins us.
We talk to MMA fighter Will Fleury regarding his positive drugs test earlier this year.
And the Limerick v Kilkenny Celebrity Deathmatch...
But this morning's Breakfast Bite sees our own Dara Smith-Naughton examine the real cost of attending one of next year's Six Nations fixtures at the Aviva.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest line on Stuart Lancaster, who apparently "wants out" of his deal at Racing 92.
Lancaster's had to put the foot down with two hookers taking their Christmas party too far.
Jean Kleyn has gone under the knife.
Ulster centre Ben Carson has signed a new long-term contract.
And the UK government counts the cost of London Irish, Wasps and Worcester going under.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss just what went wrong for the Reds in France against Castres, and to look ahead to Friday night's interpro clash with Ulster.
(0.00) Intro and comments
(4.42) Castres 16-14 Munster review
(27.55) Star of the week
(28.49) Ulster preview
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the two latest central contracts to be extended,
We hear from Munster skills and assistant attack coach Mossy Lawlor on the day he signed a new two-year deal with the province, plus the latest on their crippling injury list.
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber's revealed they were essentially running in-game trials of new lineout laws last week.
And Connacht stalwart Paul Boyle is targeting a scalp at the Aviva this weekend.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two Ireland props signing extensions to their central contracts.
Former Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff reveals how close his neck injury brought him to death.
Pete Wilkins reflects on Connacht's impressive Challenge Cup win away to Perpignan.
The latest on Chris Farrell's future in French rugby.
And another England international commits their future to their club.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of another busy weekend of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action.
We speak to Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as he hands a first start to Jordie Barrett for tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with Clermont at the Aviva.
Rob Herring and Cormac Izuchukwu look ahead to Ulster's latest daunting task at home to Bordeaux.
Cian Prendergast is back in the mix for Connacht's Challenge Cup trip to Perpignan, and we hear from Scott Fardy.
Plus, Felix Jones is now a free agent...
Breakthrough player of the year Erin King joined Colm and Aisling to talk a momentous year in her career and what is next.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Munster's Investec Champions Cup tie away to Castres.
We hear from Mike Prendergast and Calvin Nash regarding tomorrow night's trip to France.
Stade Francais' would-be pro wrestling prospects have gotten off lightly following their red cards at Thomond Park last week.
French prosecutors have recommended lengthy prison sentences for the Irish ex-Grenoble players accused in a rape trial.
And English police have found a body following the disappearance of ex-England full-back Tom Voyce.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new Ireland U20 head coach.
We check in with Ulster assistant Dan Soper ahead of what he's called their "must-win" Investec Champions Cup fixture with Bordeaux.
Rugby Australia CEO reveals their contingency plans should Joe Schmidt walk away from the Wallabies job next year.
And Lawrence Dallaglio pays a touching tribute to his missing former teammate Tom Voyce.
Off the Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the impressive 33-7 win over Stade Francais, the upcoming trip to France to face Castres and the continuing search for the province's new head coach.
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On this morning's show, Rafa Honigstein looks at the task ahead of Jurgen Klopp with the Red Bull group, as their sides falter in Europe.
We check in with Vikki Wall, as she added an AFLW title with North Melbourne to her All Ireland football title with Meath.
And Feargal O'Rourke - author of 'From Rags To Riches: The Irish Men's Team In The Professional Era - joins us in studio.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Mike Prendergast putting forward his case to be the next Munster head coach.
We also hear from Munster wing Calvin Nash on what would make Prendergast an excellent head coach.
Ulster's worst fears regarding Ben Moxham have been confirmed.
Leinster's full-back options have been depleted still further, and we speak to new signing Jordie Barrett.
Shayne Bolton's rotten luck with injuries continues.
And the France duo accused of rape in Argentina have seen their charges dropped.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two Munster players who have put pen-to-paper on new two-year contracts at the province.
The Ulster winger that's the latest to try their hand with the NFL.
Jack Conan looks set to stay with Leinster, plus we hear from Leo Cullen following their win away to Bristol in the Investec Champions Cup.
And Mohamed Haouas is blowing his second chance at Montpellier.
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This morning, The Athletic's Manchester-based Mark Critchley discussed another rough weekend for both the red and the blue halves of the city.
James Tracy looks back on a mixed weekend for the Irish provinces.
And Aisling O'Reilly was on the ground for yesterday's Ulster Club Football final.
But today's Breakfast Bite takes a look back on the weekend's Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. In the Performance Rankings, Ger, Will and Dara ponder if Munster have turned a corner, and James Tracy analyses the performance of their pack against Stade.
On a packed Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of one (almost) definite Irish departure to France, and one potential other.
There's the team news from all four provinces as the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup get underway this weekend.
We hear from Leo Cullen on Jordie Barrett's debut, Stuart McCloskey on trying to stop Toulouse, Ian Costello on the brilliant early impression made by Alex Codling, and Caolin Blade ahead of his 200th Connacht appearance.
Dragons flanker Shane Lewis-Hughes discusses having his finger amputated in an effort to save his career.
And Lyon have replaced Jono Gibbes.
Leinster today announced a renewal of their sponsorship deal with Just Eat, and to mark the occasion Off The Ball's Aisling O'Reilly caught up with three of their stars at the Aviva.
Hooker Dan Sheehan gave us an update on his recovery from an ACL injury.
Tommy O'Brien discusses his international ambitions, and his speed over the hurdles on the track.
And centre Leah Tarpey on representing Ireland, and the Laois footballers too.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Leinster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup opener away to Bristol - a game you can hear live and exclusively on Sunday's Off The Ball.
Dan Sheehan gives us an update on his ACL injury, and when he expects to return.
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is sentenced following his domestic abuse court case.
Referees have joined the heave against the English RFU's top brass.
Lyon have identified one of their former players to return as head coach.
And the Springboks first post-apartheid head coach has died.
Former Ireland international rugby player and former Leinster head coach, Tania Rosser, joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss her time as a player, her coaching inspiration and the challenges she faced as a female player and coach in a male dominated profession.
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On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Chris Boyd's arrival as performance consultant, Munster's win over the Lions and the Investec Champions Cup clash with Stade Français.
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(3.14) Chris Boyd as performance consultant
(10.45) Review of the win over the Lions
(23.02) Stade Français preview
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ulster ahead of their daunting Investec Champions Cup opener away to Toulouse.
We hear from head coach Richie Murphy on Ulster's injury crisis in the back-three, and the old boy they've welcomed back to the fold this week.
Jack Crowley discusses the competition for the starting out-half berth with Ireland.
And the English RFU is in revolt over bonuses paid to their top brass.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Super Rugby-winning coaching appointment at Munster.
We hear from Jordan Larmour and Robin McBryde on Leinster's Investec Champions Cup pool opener away to Bristol, and the latest on the confusing timeline around Tadhg Furlong's hamstring injury, and hopes for a Jordie Barrett debut.
Pete Wilkins discusses Connacht's potential outing in Mayo in the spring.
Plus, there's bad news for La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara.
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On this morning's show, the Gaelic football power rankings return - this time in the hands of Tommy Rooney.
The Wayne Rooney Experiment at Plymouth seems to be failing - Chris Errington will tell us why.
And the latest on Munster's search for a new head coach with the Irish Daily Mail's Rory Keane.
This morning's Breakfast Bite focuses on rugby, and the tradition of respecting the kicker - Ger, Colm and Arthur ponder if that tradition is in fact a nonsense.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster where centre Alex Nankivell is the latest to commit their next two years to the province.
There's interest from France in not one, not two, but three Ireland internationals.
We hear for the first time from new Leinster signing Jordie Barrett.
Plus, a rape trial is underway in Bordeaux where ex-Ireland centre Chris Farrell, and former Connacht prop Denis Coulson are among the accused.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's test with the Wallabies.
Captain Caelan Doris pays tribute to record-breaking Cian Healy, and calls on the players to make for a smooth transition as Andy Farrell steps away from Ireland duty.
There's a debut in the Munster front row for tomorrow's URC visit of the Emirates Lions to Thomond Park.
And Connacht's injury problems are starting to ease as the Vodacom Bulls come to Galway.
Plus, there's a big update on the redevelopment of the RDS.
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On the show this morning, Olympic rowing bronze medalist Daire Lynch joins Shane, Colm and Arthur in studio.
We're also joined from Cardiff by Kathleen McNamee ahead of the Republic of Ireland WNT's first leg Euro playoff with Wales.
And ahead of tomorrow's clash at the Aviva, we're joined by Ronan O'Gara and Wallabies legend David Campese.
And it's there we take our Breakfast Bite, as both men share their personal memories of Ireland-Australia games.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news for Ireland's final test of the autumn with the Wallabies.
We hear from head coach Andy Farrell on his reasons for selecting Sam Prendergast to start on Saturday, as well as his message to the young fly-half.
There's details on the IRFU's significant financial loss in their latest accounts.
Leinster are still able to recall a host of internationals for tomorrow's URC interpro with Ulster.
Steven Kitshoff provides an update on his health following neck surgery.
And two major names are leaving Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in the summer.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the retirement of Ireland Men's Sevens captain, Harry McNulty.
We hear from James Ryan on the influence of Joe Schmidt on his career, and Irish rugby as a whole.
Richie Murphy explains the signing of Juarno Augustus, and provides an update on Jacob Stockdale's hamstring injury.
New Zealand let slip details of a Chicago rematch with Ireland.
And Joe Marler is done with rugby.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the new contracts for Mike Prendergast and Denis Leamy, the rumours about the head coach position, the upcoming clash with the Lions and more.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster as they raid the Ireland Women's staff to temporarily fill the vacancy of forwards coach.
We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen ahead of their interpro with Ulster, and he provides an update on the fitness of the incoming Jordie Barrett.
Will Connors on his rugby-related PHD.
The career of former Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff sadly hangs in the balance.
Joe Schmidt looks ahead to being 'love-bombed' this weekend at the Aviva.
And Antoine Dupont goes full 'Golden Cleric' as World Rugby reveal their award winners.
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On this morning's show, Jonathan Wilson reflects on the dawn of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, and their draw at Ipswich.
Plus, Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan talk rugby, as attention for Ireland turns to Joe Schmidt's Wallabies.
This morning's Bite takes you to the Performance Rankings, and Sam Prendergast's display against Fiji on Saturday. Ger, Colm and Arthur discuss Ireland's new-found depth at out-half, and the road still to be travelled by Prendergast.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack helps set the table for the penultimate test of Ireland's autumn.
We hear from captain Caelan Doris on the unexpected needle that Frank Lomani's comments have added to tomorrow's fixture with Fiji.
Andy Farrell offers some clarity regarding Jonathan Sexton's role with the coaching staff, and whether he's a bad influence on their out-halves.
Bundee Aki addresses those rumours of a move to France.
Plus Warren Gatland receives backing from no less a source than Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.
In this special episode of Inner Drive, Off The Ball give the floor to five of Ireland's best athletes (fresh from Paris 2024) in Philip Doyle, Orla Comerford, Thomas Barr, Colin Judge and Stacey Flood.
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This morning on the show, we look ahead to Ireland v Fiji with Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan.
We're joined by just the third ever Irish winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, Conor Niland for his excellent book 'The Racket'.
Keith Treacy previews the start of the Ruben Amorim regime at Manchester United.
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And this morning's Breakfast Bite has three separate nibbles - with Ronan O'Gara seeking greater consistency at La Rochelle, Keith Treacy ruminating on Ireland's avoidable second half against England, and everyone's favourite ex-Kildare minor star Paul Mescal in Gladiator II.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's test with Fiji - the debutants, the recalls, the first home starts, and the surfeit of tightheads.
Andy Farrell gives his expectations of Sam Prendergast and Ciaran Frawley this week.
Jamie Osborne discusses switching between centre and full-back.
Jordie Barrett looks set to miss his start date at Leinster, as tributes paid to departing All Blacks Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.
Plus, England's RFU's record deficit.
Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan from the Red 78 sit down with former Ireland and Munster star Eimear Considine to talk about her recent retirement announcement, her beginnings in the sport, and the highs and lows of her rugby career.
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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.
Richie speaks to Leinster CEO Shane Nolan, who also provides an update on the redevelopment status of the RDS.
It's been a big day of contract news at Ulster.
Warren Gatland addresses his future as Wales boss ahead of their test with the Springboks.
And Sergio Parisse makes more history for Italy.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's test with Fiji.
Scrum coach John Fogarty addresses Ireland's discipline, the threat posed by Fiji, and speaks in glowing terms about history-maker Cian Healy.
Jean Kleyn's been handed a start for the Springboks against Wales, as Rassie Erasmus goes with the brothers Hendrikse.
Steve Borthwick's been forced into some alterations to his England squad.
There's been a change in itinerary for the Lions tour of Australia.
And Antoine Dupont's nomination as World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year has been described as "disrespectful".
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.
Leicester have joined the list of clubs hunting Leinster out-half Ross Byrne.
Jack Crowley has been accused of cheating against Argentina by a former All Black.
Ulster tie a versatile back down with a new two-year deal.
And Irish nominees galore, as World Rugby reveals its shortlists for their annual awards in Monaco.
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On this morning's show...
Brian Barry Murphy reflects on the Republic of Ireland's second half horror show at Wembley.
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.
Alan Quinlan on another edgy Ireland performance in the Autumn Nations Series.
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?
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack takes you inside the Ireland camp as they prepare for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies.
James Ryan marks Ireland's November so far, and Paul O'Connell discusses the influence of Joe Schmidt on his own coaching methods.
The appointment of a new head coach at Munster now appears to be imminent, with one contender definitively out of the running.
Plus, Ulster swoop to snatch Augustus away from Northampton.
On a special edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the reaction to Ireland's three-point win over Argentina at the Aviva.
We hear from Andy Farrell on Ireland's ill-discipline, and debutant Sam Prendergast.
Felipe Contepomi reacts to what so nearly was a famous win for his Pumas side.
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.
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!
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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.
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.
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.
The Springboks make a host of changes for their meeting with England, with a Leinster man among the beneficiaries.
And there's more confusion regarding the future of London Irish.
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On this morning's show, none other than Gladiator II star Paul Mescal joins us for You Had To Be There.
Alan Quinlan assesses the Ireland team named for Friday night's test with Argentina.
And Gavin Cooney looks ahead to tonight's Nations League clash of the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
This morning's show opened with a discussion around the dropping of Ciaran Frawley for that test with the Pumas, and the unnatural addiction to Jonathan Sexton.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news for Friday's clash of Ireland and the Pumas at the Aviva.
We hear from head coach Andy Farrell as he explains his selection, and Cian Healy on equalling Brian O'Driscoll's caps record.
Connacht man Santiago Cordero is missing from the Argentina panel for Friday's game.
Warren Gatland's made changes to his Wales team as they look to break their losing streak.
Keith Wood's son has joined Munster's Academy.
Worcester and Wasps claw closer to resurrection.
And a player in New Zealand has been hit with a 4-year doping ban.
Argentine rugby legend Gus Pichot joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on Off The Ball Breakfast today.
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.
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.
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.
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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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury news stemming from Ireland's ten-point defeat to the All Blacks on Friday night, with one position in particular giving Andy Farrell concern.
We hear with Ireland's new Head of Athletic Performance Aled Walters, and how he doesn't want to 'crash' the Irish car.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland discusses his future as the principality continue to make unwanted history.
Rassie Erasmus sings the praises of Makazole Mapimpi ahead of a showdown with a "desperate" England.
And there's news of significant support for World Rugby chair candidate, Abdel Benazzi.
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On this morning's show...
- The weekend's performance rankings.
- Eoin Doyle on Drogheda's FAI Cup final win and the weekend's Premier League
- Former All Blacks fly-half Colin Slade on their win over Ireland at the Aviva on Friday night.
And today's Breakfast Bite also takes you back to Friday, with Alan Quinlan pondering whether an ageing Ireland team were guilty of being too cocky against New Zealand.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Following this morning's breaking news that Munster Rugby have parted company with Head Coach Graham Rowntree, club legend Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on the line to bring us his initial reaction.
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On a bumper Friday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the stories linking Bundee Aki with a money-spinning move to France.
Lynne Cantwell's capped an excellent month for her personally, with a new role at the IRFU.
And there's team news from each of the four provinces ahead of their last URC outings before the international window.
Plus, Leo Cullen discusses his potential new contract, and Jonathan Sexton perhaps working with Ireland.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the World Cup potentially heading to the Middle East.
The Sharks have named a Springbok-laden side to play Munster in Durban on Saturday, with one surprising positional switch.
We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on the day that they announced a former player as their new Player Development Manager.
Ulster's Marcus Rea talks ahead of their trip to Cardiff.
And New Zealand look to have won a tug-o-war for one of France's hottest prospects.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you through the Ireland squad named today for November's internationals, and we hear from the country's new captain - Caelan Doris.
Could Jonathan Sexton be joining the Ireland coaching staff?
Connacht lay out their 10-year Vision & Strategy document.
The son of an ex-Ireland international is in the latest France squad, along with a certain Olympic gold medal winner.
Ireland aren't the only team changing captain for November.
And could the Lions boldly go where they haven't ventured since 1936?
On this week's episode of the Red78 on Off The Ball with Ruairi O'Hagan, and Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes, we discuss the defeat to the Stormers and look ahead to the clash with the Sharks.
(0.00) Intro and comments
(3.50) Stormers review
(26.39) Star of the Week
(28.03) Sharks preview
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Women's World Cup fixtures announced, Jacques Nienaber clarifies comments on future, reaction to Leo Cullen's contract extension and who does James Treacy want in Ireland's squad for upcoming Autumn internationals?
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update from Munster following their defeat to the DHL Stormers.
Leinster's latest injury bulletin contains troubling news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman ahead of their game with the Emirates Lions at the Aviva. Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen also has some complimentary words for Leo Cullen's side.
There's French interest in a Leinster out-half.
And two uncapped players named in Wales' 35-man autumn panel.
On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the official IRFU stance on the proposed 20-minute red card rule.
Connacht and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow's URC interpro in Galway, and there's potentially worrying news for Andy Farrell.
Munster make five changes for their Cape Town excursion.
Ireland's women learn of their World Cup pool opponents.
Could Eddie Jordan rescue London Irish?
And Sene Naoupu earns a plum new job back in New Zealand.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ulster team news ahead of their URC fixture with the Ospreys. We hear from assistant coach Dan Soper for the latest on their injured hookers, and Harry Sheridan on wanting to impress the Ireland staff.
Eve Higgins speaks to Off The Ball ahead of this evening's Women's World Cup draw.
And another Welsh stalwart decides to call time on their international career.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' defeat to Leinster in Croke Park, and to look ahead to Saturday's clash with the Stormers.
(0.00) Intro and comments
(4.57) Leinster v Munster review
(26.36) Munster incorrectly down to 14
(35.40) Star of the Week
(39.57) Stormers preview
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Ireland rugby star, in both the 7s & 15s format, Eve Higgins, joined Ger & Colm on the line this morning to discuss her experience at Paris 2024 in the 7s tournament, as well as as a successful WXV1 campaign over the passed few weeks!
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Munster camp ahead of their back-to-back URC fixtures in South Africa.
We hear from attack coach Mike Prendergast on the areas that need improvement after last week's Croke Park defeat, and the glowing comparison with a legend of the game for Ben O'Connor.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson addresses Jonathan Sexton's Rieko Ioane quotes, as he suffers a trio of back row withdrawals.
And Steve Borthwick breaks his silence on the resignations of Felix Jones and Aled Walters from his England staff.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Ulster and Connacht following Saturday's meeting of the sides in Belfast.
We hear from Ulster assistant Dan Soper and Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins.
Rocky Elsom has responded to the international warrant for his arrest.
Three legends to be inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall Of Fame.
We hear from Joey Carbery, Caelan Doris and Jacob Stockdale from today's launch of the Investec Champions Cup season in Cardiff.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update following Leinster's bruising win over Munster at Croke Park, and it confirms Andy Farrell's worst fears.
French rugby bosses have strongly condemned the proposed trial of the 20-minute red card.
Richard Wigglesworth gets a promotion within the England camp.
And Ireland learn of their seeding for Thursday's Women's World Cup draw.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news ahead of a mammoth day of interpro action in the URC, and it brings bad news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell.
An international arrest warrant has been issued for Heineken Cup-winner with Leinster, Rocky Elsom.
And Ireland are to face new opposition next year.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Ireland's final outing in WXV1.
We hear from Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's huge interpro at Croke Park, and the figure Leinster could pocket from it.
Richie talks to Simon Easterby and James Culhane after an impressive Emerging Ireland trip to Bloemfontein.
And Premiership bosses pour cold water on URC merger talk, as Wasps angle for a way back into the English game.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster ahead of their huge inter-pro with Leinster at Croke Park.
We hear from their head coach Graham Rowntree and Tom Farrell.
Simon Easterby's revealed his Emerging Ireland team for the final game of the South African tour.
Scott Bemand's been forced into a slight alteration to his Ireland squad ahead of their last WXV1 outing.
Scott Robertson provides an update on the Leinster-bound Jordie Barrrett.
World Rugby is putting several potential rule changes forward for global trial.
And Kurt-Lee Arendse is off to Japan.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys at a wet and windy Virgin Media Park, and to look ahead to the challenge of facing Leinster in Croke Park.
(0.00) Intro and listeners' comments
(8.30) Munster 23-0 Ospreys review
(20.08) Star of the Week
(22.35) Leinster preview
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Leinster camp ahead of this season's first outing at Croke Park.
James Lowe describes the 'mutual hate' between Leinster and Munster players, and Robin McBryde reacts to the Ronan Kelleher injury news.
We hear from head coach Simon Easterby and flanker Cormac Izuchukwu ahead of the final game of the Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa.
Dearbhaile Nic A Bháird discusses her long road back to the Ireland women's team.
Players selected for next year's Lions tour are set for a huge windfall.
And there's mixed news for England head coach Steve Borthwick.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Leinster, Munster and Ulster's URC outings this weekend.
We hear from Josh van der Flier and Tadhg Beirne.
There's also the latest on the Emerging Ireland squad in South Africa, and Zac Ward discusses his switch from Sevens to 15s.
Plus, Ronan O'Gara responds to the spat recounted in Jonathan Sexton's new book.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest in the trans-hemispherical war of words between Rieko Ioane and Jonathan Sexton.
Connacht have named their team for tomorrow night's game away to the Scarlets, and we hear from Finlay Bealham and Dwayne Peel on that game.
Plus, another Pumas international has found a new club.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Emerging Ireland's 36-24 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein, and we get immediate reaction from head coach Simon Easterby.
We check in with Linda Djougang ahead of Ireland's second WXV outing in Langley.
Michael Cheika's received a ban from the RFU, and Leicester are not happy.
And Agustin Creevy proves you're never too old for a change of scenery.
Rugby journalist Ali Donnelly joins Ger & Colm as they reflect on Ireland’s historic win over New Zealand in the WXV1 and discuss whether this quality of performance can be sustained long-term.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of that Emerging Ireland team to face the Pumas tomorrow.
We hear from Munster defence coach Denis Leamy, who responds to Donnacha O'Callaghan's assessment that Munster should be embarrassed by their defeat to Zebre.
There's injury news from Ulster and from Connacht as well today.
Further rule changes could be on the way, if a group of high-profile French referees get their way.
And Michael Cheika's in hot water with the RFU.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to Zebre.
(0.00) Intro, comments
(9.30) Zebre 42-33 Munster review
(32.20) Star of the week
(34.26) Munster v Ospreys preview
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Following Ireland's 29-27 win against reigning world champions New Zealand at the WXV1 in Canada, co-captain Edel McMahon joined Eoin Sheahan on Monday's Off The Ball.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's incredible bonus point win over New Zealand in the WXV. We hear from Player of the Match Aoife Wafer, captain Edel McMahon, and head coach Scott Bemand.
Jack Conan has been linked with linked with a potential move to France, and there's reaction to the news from Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber.
RG Snyman is on target to make his Leinster debut.
And Stade Français sack their head coach just 4 games into the new Top 14 season.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has a plethora of team news ahead of the weekend's URC action.
We hear from John Hodnett, as Munster put their faith in Tony Butler for their Italian job.
Kok is on familiar ground as Ulster begin their South African double-header.
Finlay Bealham makes a timely return to Connacht action.
And Simon Easterby's forced into yet another alteration to his Emerging Ireland squad.
25 years ago this month Munster beat the Ireland rugby team in a World Cup warm-up.
Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan share their memories of the day.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of record-breaker Cian Healy, with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen leading the tributes.
Felix Jones has been frozen out by England ahead of the autumn internationals.
There are changes in the half-backs for both the All Blacks and Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe 2
And an ex-Connacht man has found a new club.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of the Emerging Ireland tour, as we hear from backs coach Andrew Goodman for the first time.
There's news of how you can watch those three fixtures in South Africa, and select AIL games too.
Ulster add some front row cover ahead of their own URC mission to South Africa.
France and Le Coq Sportif heading to court over unpaid debts.
And the Wallabies are forced into a change in winger.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Marty Moore's retirement from rugby.
Simon Easterby's been forced into some alterations to his Emerging Ireland squad that tours South Africa next month.
There's good news for Leinster regarding incoming signing Jordie Barrett.
Pete Wilkins has the latest on Santiago Cordero's fitness.
We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who's given his full backing to under-fire out-half Manie Libbok.
And Sam Cane discusses his 100th All Blacks cap.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster and Leinster.
We hear from new Leinster coach Tyler Bleyendaal, as well as Jordan Larmour.
Leinster sweat over the fitness of incoming All Blacks star Jordie Barrett.
And mixed news for Emerging Ireland coach Simon Easterby.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney takes a look ahead to Leinster's URC opener against Edinburgh.
There's also team news for the other three Irish provinces in action tomorrow, with Graham Rowntree speaking about Munster's greater squad depth this season.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has your first meaty slice of team news of the new URC season, and it could see Cian Healy reach an historic milestone for Leinster.
Ulster have added a new tighthead to their ranks ahead of the new season.
Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer assesses what's ahead in the WXV1.
And there's team news from the All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas ahead of another busy Saturday in the Rugby Championship.
Ireland & Leinster star Aoife Wafer joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss her return from injury as well as delve into her journey to becoming one of the best players in the country!
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Emerging Ireland squad that will tour South Africa next month.
We hear from its head coach Simon Easterby on Zac Ward, Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast.
It's a doubly good day for Ulster's Harry Sheridan.
Joey Carbery's injury fears confirmed.
And Rassie Eramus' rebuke for injured Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mgomezulu.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an interim appointment as Ireland head coach.
Scott Bemand has included four uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the WXV1.
An Ulster stalwart fends off French interest to sign a new contract, but injuries are mounting up at the province.
And Tadhg Beirne is officially the Munster captain.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster ahead of their URC season-opener with Connacht, which includes very welcome news regarding Jean Kleyn.
We hear from Jack Conan and Robin McBryde as Leinster gear up for a trip to Edinburgh.
There's a new captain at Connacht.
Joey Carbery's injury nightmare follows him to France.
And the latest on the arrest of Racing winger Vinaya Habosi.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland women's camp ahead of tomorrow's 150th anniversary test with the Wallaroos - we hear from Enya Breen, Hugh Hogan and Scott Bemand.
The URC reacts to talk it could merge with Premiership Rugby
We hear from new Leinster captain Caelan Doris.
And an Ireland Sevens star is given his first start for Ulster.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has mixed news on the injury front for Leinster, with the start of the URC season just over a week away.
The Springboks have opted to rest a host of front line players for their Rugby Championship trip to Argentina.
We hear from Fiona Hayes ahead of Ireland's one-off test with Australia, and how they can compete with the WXV big guns.
A former Leinster flanker has secured a move to the Premiership.
And Scottish Rugby has a new CEO.
Munster & UL Bohs head coach Fiona Hayes joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland prepare for a test against Australia in Belfast this weekend before heading to Canada to take on the world's best in WXV1.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok receiving a doping ban.
Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa has been confirmed.
Michael Cheika has his say on the future of the Wallabies.
Hugo Auradou returns to training with Pau, despite the charges he faces in Argentina.
And RFU to lay off staff despite £100m Twickenham deal.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the new English rugby partnership, and we hear from Performance Director Conor O'Shea.
Eimear Considine outlines her route back to the Ireland squad.
Plus the French players accused of rape in Argentina are allowed home.
Ireland and Munster fullback Eimear Considine joined Eoin Sheahan as she recovered from her ACL injury to make it back into the Ireland squad for their upcoming WXV1 campaign.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a SA Rugby apology to their counterparts from New Zealand.
We hear from Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, and Cliodhna Moloney, as Ireland gather ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and the WXV1.
Plus, good news aplenty on the injury front for Munster as the new season draws nearer.
Anna Caplice joins Adrian and Colm to discuss the recent Interprovincial games and Scott Bemand's 35-player squad for Ireland's test against Australia and the WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Off the Ball Breakfast
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland women's squad named ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and their WXV1 campaign.
We hear from Scott Robertson, and his reasons for recalling former All Blacks captain Sam Cane.
And Connacht's Santiago Cordero will start in a reshuffled Pumas side for their meeting with the Wallabies.
Rugby Fans! Listen the sixth episode of Off the Ball's Inner Drive series with Allianz, as Paralympic gold medalist Ellen Keane reflects on the highs and lows of her swimming career as she prepares for her final swims on the world stage.
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Former Irish rugby international Anna Caplice previews the weekend’s Interpro fixtures as Ulster take on Leinster & Connacht welcome Munster.
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Ulster rugby’s Kathryn Dane speaks on her return to competitive rugby following a brain haemorrhage in 2022.
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Irish Olympian Stacey Flood joins Shane and Aisling to reflect on her Olympic journey with the Women's Rugby 7's squad, and speaks about her plans for the future. Off the Ball Breakfast
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Munster Head Coach and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes joined Will O'Callaghan ahead of the return of the women's interpros on Saturday.
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Irish 7s rugby player & Meath footballer Vikki Wall chats to Aisling O'Reilly after Meath's exit from the All-Ireland Championship.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from Paris, where Ireland's men's Sevens side have booked a quarter-final place. Hugo Keenan provides reaction to their final pool game at the Stade de France.
Toulon finally respond to the Melvyn Jaminet racism case.
And Northampton are given the chance of some revenge for their defeat at Croke Park.
Rugby Fans ! Listen to the latest episode of Inner Drive on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Joe Molloy sits down with Irish athletics newest superstar Rhasidat Adeleke in episode 5 of 'Inner Drive.'
Alongside her family and coaches, she tells the story of how her determination led her to the 2024 Olympics.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a potential return to Soldier Field nine years on from Ireland's historic Windy City win.
The club career of Melvyn Jaminet hangs in the balance.
And a World Cup-winning Springbok has tested positive for a banned substance.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on the French players detained in Argentina, and Melvyn Jaminet.
Willie Faloon's rung the changes for Ireland's World U20 Championship 3rd place contest with New Zealand tomorrow.
And there's a coaching departure from Ulster ahead of pre-season.
Aisling O'Reilly spoke with soon-to-be Olympian, Stacey Flood who is currently in Tours in France with the Irish 7s team in preparation for their first game in the Olympics on Sunday, July 28th when they play Great Britain. Off the Ball
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on the scandals rocking French rugby. Melvyn Jaminet is subject of an investigation by the Paris prosecutor's office, and Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou remain detained in Mendoza.
Leinster confirmed the worst-kept secret in rugby.
And Ireland's fixtures for this year's WXV are revealed.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell has named his starting team to face South Africa in the second and final test of their series and Fiona Hayes gives her reaction.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Springboks team news ahead of Saturday's second test in Durban. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who claps back at Matt Williams' 6-2 criticism, plus Bongi Mbonambi hails the influence of Jerry Flannery.
France's tour of South America has been mired in scandal, Richie has the latest on the pair arrested for alleged sexual assault.
And we hear from Willie Faloon on a day when the rain helps Ireland into the semi-finals of the World U20 Rugby Championship.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names starting 15 for first South Africa Test, Rassie Erasmus looks speaks fondly of his time in Ireland and the U20s make it two from two with a late, late try.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Springboks team news ahead of Saturday's first test with Ireland.
We hear from Boks' lock Eben Etzebeth on how he was 'targeted' by the Irish media, plus Rassie Erasmus talks about the influence on Ireland of his former deputy Jacques Nienaber.
We hear too from Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell.
Willie Faloon freshens things up for Ireland's second pool match at the World U20 Rugby Championship.
And the draws are made for the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup pool stages.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details of the Ireland women's under-20 squad announced today.
The Ireland men's under-20 team to play Italy tomorrow has been named.
And former England international Billy Twelvetrees has retired.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the views of Garry Ringrose on the club season just gone, as he prepares to don the green of Ireland in the coming weeks.
Rassie Erasmus has his say on the Ireland-South Africa rivalry - and on Simon Zebo's recent comments.
And Siya Kolisi will remain as South Africa captain.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the tour of South Africa - we hear from Mike Catt on the Springboks' barbs and new boys Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast.
The Boks have more injury worries ahead of that two-test series.
Scott Barrett is the new All Blacks captain - Scott Robertson reveals why.
The Ireland Sevens teams learn of their tough Olympic pools.
And Toulon be shoppin'.
Rugby Fans! Listen to Irish international footballer Chloe Mustaki, as she sits down with Aisling O'Reilly in Episode 4 of Inner Drive to discuss how she overcame a cancer diagnosis at a young age and how that resilience led her to being part of Ireland's first ever Women's World Cup in Australia.
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On our final episode of the season, Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the URC Semi Final, and Quinny and Fiona name their Star of the Season.
(0.00) Intros, helloes
(5.00) Comments
(10.50) Munster v Glasgow Warriors review
(20.36) Quinny discusses the comments he made about Peter O’Mahony in the build up to the game, and the reaction to them
(29.34) Fiona and Quinny look back on the season overall
(35.17) Star of the Season
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news for tomorrow's URC semi-finals.
Munster decide to keep RG Snyman in reserve.
Garry Ringrose makes his long-awaited Leinster return.
And Willy Faloon names four uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the rapidly approaching World U20 Championship.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Alan Quinlan gives his verdict on what he thinks is going on with Peter O'Mahony and Munster, the IRFU say women's game is a "major priority" and Jimmy O'Brien looks primed and ready for South Africa.
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa in the autumn - who they'll be playing, and who's on the coaching staff.
We hear from Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde ahead of their URC semi-final away to the Bulls.
Graham Rowntree gives his view of Munster's URC opponents, Glasgow.
The Boks have plenty of injury concerns ahead of next month's tests with Ireland.
And a Scotland hooker is pausing his international career to move to Japan.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys, and to look ahead to the URC Semi Final with Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.
(0.30) Ulster review
(22.24) Star of the week
(25.22) Ospreys Preview
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Alan Quinlan joined Eoin Sheahan and Ger Gilroy to look back at how the Irish teams fared in the URC quarter-finals.
On Friday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Leinster and Ulster name their teams for their URC quarter-finals, Dan Sheehan on what they've learned from losses and reaction to to Damian de Allende's comments.
Episode 100!! Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Ulster, and to preview the quarter final clash with the Ospreys.
(0.30) Ulster review
(23.38 Star of the week
(25.51) Ospreys Preview
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n Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan James Treacy discusses Ciarán Frawley's position options, Fiona Hayes on Munster and Richie Arnold suspended for three weeks.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Leinster have been handed a boost ahead of their URC quarter-final while Munster suffer a triple injury blow, Alan Quinlan on a possible Sam Prendergast move and English Rugby to pay a special tribute to Rob Burrow.
On Friday's Rugby Daily John Duggan has the team news for Munster's URC clash with Ulster, Alan Quinlan on Sam Prendergast and an update on the Ireland Sevens in Madrid.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview Munster’s clash with Ulster, and to take a closer look at new signing Thaakir Abrahams.
(0.30) Intro and comments.
(9.30) Thaakir Abrahams signs
(14.27) New contracts
(20.42) Ulster Preview
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Munster's new signing ahead of next season.
Ian Madigan talks about the absence of Johnny Sexton in last weekend's Investec Champions Cup final.
And there has been another retirement from the Harlequins women's squad.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Rhys Ruddock's retirement from rugby at the end of the season.
Jacques Nienaber picks out some of the key areas in Leinster's loss to Toulouse.
Munster are set to be boosted by the return of three players this week.
And Will Addison is poised for a return to Sale Sharks.
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.
Rugby Fans! Listen to Westmeath footballer Luke Loughlin sitting down with Adrian Barry for Episode 3 of Inner Drive to talk about his life in the GAA, his struggles with alcohol & drug addiction and his journey to sobriety.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Leinster team news ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final.
Brian O'Driscoll and Alan Quinlan offer their opinions ahead of the big game.
And Antoine Frisch's departure from Munster has been confirmed.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of yet another Springbok being ruled out of July's tests with Ireland.
There's renewed optimism regarding the future of London Irish.
And Ardie Savea opens up on his dream of playing alongside Antoine Dupont.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the narrow win over Edinburgh, we discuss Simon Zebo’s retirement and Tom Farrell’s signing.
(0.30) Intro and comments.
(6.15) A potential final in Pairc ui Chaoimh?
(12.32) Edinburgh review
(26.30) Star of the Week
(32.00) Simon Zebo to retire
(43.20) Tom Farrell signs with Munster
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a new funding model from the IRFU which will see a marked difference in how central contracts are fulfilled.
Hugo Keenan looks set to swap a summer tour of South Africa for the Olympic Games.
And there's mixed news in the centre for Munster.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Simon Zebo's retirement.
Thomas Ramos believes Toulouse have the game to hurt Leinster in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final.
And a court date is set for the man charged with the racial abuse of Ugo Monye.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. Garry Ringrose remains a doubt, while Toulouse's squad looks to be getting stronger by the day.
Ross Byrne and Robin McBryde have their say on Saturday's opponents.
And we hear from Richie Murphy and Alan Quinlan on Ulster's upturn in form.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of tomorrow's interpro in Belfast, where Hugo Keenan and James Ryan will make timely returns for Leinster.
Santiago Cordero is finally set to make his Connacht debut.
And Cian Healy reveals he turned down some 'very spicy' offers from abroad.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a boost for Toulouse ahead of next week's Investec Champions Cup final.
Munster name their team to face Edinburgh tomorrow night, with good news regarding Jack Crowley and Tom Ahern.
And the eleven souls confirmed to be leaving Connacht at the end of the season.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the very impressive win over Connacht. And the big question - can Munster retain their URC crown?
(0.30) Intro and comments.
(7.10) Connacht review
(27.50) Star of the Week
(31.00) Edinburgh preview
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the officials appointed to oversee the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup finals.
Will Addison headlines a list of nine Ulster players who'll be leaving the province this summer.
An Ireland U20 Grand Slam winner signs his first pro terms at Connacht.
And an ex-Leinster and Ireland centre is forced to retire aged just 30
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has bad news for Andy Farrell from the Ulster camp.
There's mixed news regarding Connacht's back three ahead of their must-win game with the Stormers. We hear from Pete Wilkins regarding their humbling in Limerick.
And the Vunipolas are confirmed to be leaving Saracens.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a permanent head coach appointment at Ulster, with a new Ireland U20 boss also in place for this summer's World U20 Championship.
We hear from Leinster, whose injury burden is easing with the Investec Champions Cup final less than a fortnight away.
Cian Healy explains his recent thawing towards the idea of coaching.
Sam Cane is to call time on his international career.
And French rugby mourns the passing of 'Docteur Pack'
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the 1,000,000th* player committing to Leinster for next season.
There's team news from all four provinces ahead of a big weekend in the URC.
Toulouse centre Santiago Chocobares could miss the Investec Champions Cup final.
And an ex-Munster forward is to return to coaching in France.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another day of contract extensions and departures at Leinster.
World Rugby is to trial new red card punishments, with three other new laws coming into effect on July 1st.
Antoine Frisch must wait a wee while longer to make his debut for France.
And Billy Vunipola gets a formal warning from the RFU.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest players committing to Leinster for next season.
We hear from Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt on their signing of Leinster prop Ed Byrne.
There's a new Women's Six Nations U20 competition coming this summer.
And Danny Care shuns a move to the South of France in favour of home comforts.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look ahead to Saturday’s big interpro with Connacht at Thomond Park. We talk Antoine Frisch’s imminent departure, RG Snyman’s first start at Thomond and we have a special interview with Jonny Holland, head coach of AIL Champions Cork Consititution.
(0.30) Intro and comments, and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win
(7.00) Antoine Frisch set for Toulon Switch
(14.14) Connacht preview
(30.00) RG Snyman set for first Thomond Start
(38.20) Jonny Holland interview
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the latest flurry of contract extensions at Leinster, as Max Deegan spurns the chance to join Ulster.
Connacht's options at out-half have thinned even further, with JJ Hanrahan suffering a serious knee injury.
And the very future of the Investec Champions Cup is in doubt.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final clash of Leinster and Northampton at Croke Park.
Connacht have conducted a third raid on a UK club.
And Billy Vunipola addresses his arrest in Majorca.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Northampton's Courtney Lawes on the significance of Croke Park ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster.
Ireland will warm up for their WXV1 campaign with a test against the Wallaroos in Belfast.
And Connacht have made their second signing ahead of next season.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an expanded Celtic Challenge.
Eben Etzebeth accuses Ireland of arrogance at last year's World Cup.
And Joe Schmidt highlights the one area of the Irish game of which he's envious.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a great win for the Reds against the Lions to make it two wins out of two in South Africa. And congratulations are in order for Fiona after guiding UL Bohemains to the AIL title!
(0.30) Intro and congrats for Fiona on UL Bohs’ win!
(5.40) Comments
(9.40) Lions v Munster
(28.29) Star of the week
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Connacht stalwart's retirement.
An Ireland player has been nominated for Women's 6 Nations player of the tournament.
And Qatar are promising big bucks if they are awarded the Nations Championship.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a timely fitness boost for Leinster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton.
A new centre is heading Connacht's way this summer.
And Billy Vunipola to escape serious punishment having been tasered by police in Majorca.
Former Ireland back-row, Anna Caplice joined Ger and Eoin on Off The Ball Breakfast to speak about Ireland's successful Six Nations campaign and the importance of the AIL.
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Rugby Fans ! Listen to Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell as he joined Joe Molloy for episode one of our latest series 'Inner Drive'.
From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means.
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Aisling O'Reilly was joined live from The Camden by three Six Nations Grand Slam winners, Fiona Hayes, Jenny Murphy and Nora Stapleton, as well as former Ireland international Bernard Jackman for a special look at this year's Women's Six Nations.
Hayes, Stapleton and Murphy also looked back on their Grand Slam triumph in 2013.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations showdown with Scotland on Saturday, and we hear from senior coach John McKee.
The race to become new Ulster head coach is not yet a done deal, as former All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden discusses his rumoured move to the province.
A trio of new contracts are handed out at Connacht.
And there's more bad news for the luckless Taulupe Faletau.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a great win for the Reds against the Bulls, and to look ahead to another clash in South Africa against the Lions on Saturday.
(0.30) Intro and comments
(13.00) Fiona and Quinny discuss Munster’s win over the Bulls
(28.19) Star of the week
(30.40) Lions preview
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you an interesting update from Ronan O'Gara's latest interview with RMC in France.
Ulster look set to make a surprise appointment as head coach, and Steven Kitshoff's played his final game for the province already.
And we hear from Brittany Hogan and Enya Breen as Ireland's women target World Cup qualification this weekend.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Six Nations finale against Scotland. We hear from head coach Scott Bemand and co-captain Sam Monaghan on 'turning the page' from their humbling at Twickenham.
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has offered an update on long-term absentee Jean Kleyn.
And Fabien Galthié has revealed his plans for Antoine Frisch.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of an injury boost for Connacht as they target a URC playoff.
We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen after their trimming at the hands of the Lions.
And it's a double dose of Friday night lights for Ireland this autumn.
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O'Gara takes his booing on the chin,
We have all the team news ahead of a big weekend of action for the Irish sides in the URC
And Leinster's Croke Park date, much like a Taylor Swift concert, is a sell out.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations game away to England.
We hear from Jamison Gibson-Park as Leinster confirm they're moving out of the RDS for next year.
Leinster dominate the nominations for Investec Player Of The Year.
And Ulster are depleted by injury for tomorrow's visit of Cardiff.
Ex-Ireland international Anna Caplice & England star Helena Rowland joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Scott Bemand's side travel to Twickenham for a tough encounter with the Red Roses in the Women's Six Nations.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Antoine Frisch's status at Munster.
Jamison Gibson-Park is set to become the tenth Leinster player on a central contract, and we'll hear from one of the provinces with just one of those - Ulster, and their winger Jacob Stockdale - on the thorny issue of financial parity for the provinces.
Ulster have been linked with an All Blacks great.
And England see their hooker banned for Saturday's Women's Six Nations visit of Ireland to Twickenham.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Jordie Barrett's impending move to Leinster.
We hear from Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand ahead of their Six Nations game in front of 45,000+ at Twickenham.
Bath confirm the arrival of a Leinster lock.
Munster are poised to conduct another raid on Connacht, who could see Darragh Murray pick up a ban this week.
The IRFU will be one of the beneficiaries of a new grant from the British & Irish Lions.
And Mohamed Haouas is being given a second chance at Montpellier.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Dan Sheehan's new contract.
We hear from Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman on their need to continue momentum on their URC jaunt to South Africa.
RG Snyman is heading home with Munster.
Jake White snaps back at suggestions the Vodacom Bulls fielded a weakened XV against Northampton.
And Scott Bemand on Ireland's task against England this coming weekend in the Women's Six Nations.
On Friday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final with La Rochelle, Cliodhna Moloney's much anticipated return for Ireland and Peter O'Mahony's signs a new contract.
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice and ex-Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett were on Off the Ball Breakfast to preview Ireland vs. Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.
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Ireland rugby international Kathryn Dane sat down with Eoin Sheahan to discuss her PhD studies on the injury effects of tackling in rugby, recovering from a stroke at the age of just 26, and Ireland's current Six Nations campaign.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations encounter with Wales, as Cliodhna Moloney comes in from the cold.
We hear from Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher.
Leinster will be off to Croke Park next month IF they can beat La Rochelle.
And Connacht tie down a pair of hot prospects.
Ireland 7s rugby star Jordan Conroy and his mother sit down with Nathan Murphy to discuss his upbringing and how his family home was impacted by his violent stepfather.
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Ireland number 8 Brittany Hogan sat down with Aisling O'Reilly as Ireland return from their fallow week to face Wales this weekend.Hogan has spoken previously about the sexual abuse she went through early in her life, and how sport has changed her life for the better. She elaborates on those experiences here.
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Luke Fitzgerald, Jackie Shiels and Brendan Fanning were with John Duggan, discussing the 2024 Six Nations, the Imbalance between the Irish Provinces, retirement from rugby & more.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury news from Ulster ahead of their Challenge Cup quarter-final with Clermont.
We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins before they head to Treviso for a (definitely don't call it a revenge) mission with Benetton.
And Donnacha Ryan talks about harnessing Munster support for La Rochelle this weekend against Leinster.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the proposed Club Rugby World Cup.
We hear from Scott Bemand and Edel McMahon on the overdue return to Ireland duty of Cliodhna Moloney.
There's an O'Mahony leaving Munster today.
And Ian Foster is a coach in demand.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Northampton in the Champions Cup, and to look ahead to their URC run in.
(0.30) Intro and comments
(12.22) Fiona and Quinny discuss Munster’s defeat to Northampton
(37.28) Star of the week
(26.25) URC Run in.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Leinster as they turn their attentions once more to La Rochelle.
We hear from Josh van der Flier and Jacques Nienaber ahead of Saturday's game at the Aviva.
The French clubs leading the race to sign Antoine Frisch from Munster are revealed.
World Rugby hails the prosecution of an online troll for abusing a World Cup TMO.
And French rugby mourns the passing of a true great.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Cliodhna Moloney's surprise and overdue return to the Ireland women's squad.
Munster fail in their attempts to clear John Ryan for their Investec Champions Cup trip to Northampton.
And Bundee Aki is pipped to the title of Six Nations Player of the Tournament.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of a suspension for Munster's John Ryan.
Fiona Hayes has her say on Leinster's bid to win this season's Investec Champions Cup.
Antoine Frisch has been speaking about his desire to play for France.
And the Ireland 7s squads have been named for this weekend's action in Hong Kong.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new contract for one Munster stalwart, as another waits for news.
Munster could be headed back to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in May, but need a set of unlikely results to make it happen.
DHL Stormers director of rugby John Dobson gives OTB an exclusive update on their pursuit of Steven Kitshoff.
And La Rochelle have a front row concern ahead of their return to Champions Cup action.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Cardiff and to preview this weekend’s huge clash with Northampton.
(0.30) Intro and comments
(10.15) Fiona and Quinny look back at the win over Cardiff
(25.00) Star of the week
(26.25) Munster v Northampton Preview
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Ireland rugby star Deirbhile Nic A Bháird joined Off The Ball Breakfast to talk about becoming a 'Tackle Your Feelings' ambassador, her long recovery spell following an ACL injury, and the encouraging signs from the Women in Green despite back-to-back defeats in the Women's Six Nations.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of a surprise end-of-season departure from Ulster.
RG Snyman is a doubt for Munster's Investec Champions Cup trip to Northampton.
Connacht's good news is plentiful ahead of their Challenge Cup date with Pau.
And Sam Whitelock definitively ends suggestions he could come out of international retirement.
Former Ireland rugby international Jeannette Feighery previews the second round of 6 Nations fixtures as Ireland take on Italy in the RDS.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Good Friday's top of the table clash in the URC with Leinster up against the Bulls.
Louis Rees-Zammit appears to be entering the NFL right at the top.
And Danny Care has shunned the chance to join the Premiership exodus to France.
Former Ireland international and rugby Hall of Famer Alison Miller joined Off the Ball Breakfast to discuss Ireland's upcoming Six Nations game vs. Italy and what has changed for Ireland in this year's championship.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of an interim CEO appointment at Ulster Rugby.
Joey Carbery explains his decision to move to France.
Joe Marler has his say on the TMO controversy arising from last weekend's Premiership outing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
And England to be without a key player for their next three Women's Six Nations fixtures.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another test match referee deciding to retire.
We hear from Bulls director of rugby Jake White ahead of their top of the table URC clash with Leinster.
Could Danny Care be joining the England exodus to France?
And Louis Rees-Zammit edges closer to securing an NFL contract.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys.
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(0.30) Intro and comments
(10.15) Fiona and Quinny look back at the win over Ospreys
(23.03) RG Snyman’s Performance
(25.00) Star of the week
(26.25) Munster v Cardiff preview
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential temporary home for Leinster next season.
Yet more upheaval at Ulster, where there's another big-name departure.
There's injury updates aplenty after a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the URC.
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins addresses their Lions mauling.
And Leinster face competition for their tighthead target.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Le Mans, as they put the finishing touches to their prep for the Women's Six Nations.
Georgia lay down the gauntlet to Wales.
One Leinster player is to reach a century of appearances tomorrow, with two others poised to make their debuts.
And Richie Murphy goes with a 6-2 bench split, as he names his first Ulster team.
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice previews the first round of the Women's Six Nations as Ireland take on France.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Ireland's opening fixture in this year's Women's Six Nations - away to France.
Mike Haley is to reach a century of Munster appearances tomorrow night, with Graham Rowntree making three changes to his side for the trip to Swansea.
Fabien Galthié's facing a backlash after his comments regarding World Cup quarter-final referee Ben O'Keeffe.
And another England international is packing their bags for France.
Ireland scrum half Molly Scuffil-McCabe joined Will O'Callaghan in studio as the Guinness Six Nations kicks of this weekend, with Scott Bemand's side travelling to Le Mans to take on the French in their backyard.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the refereeing appointments for the games involving Irish sides in the last-16 of the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup.
Nigel Owens has his say on what is, and isn't, a red card offence.
Owen Farrell discusses plans for next year's Lions tour, and social media abuse.
And another Connacht stalwart has committed to the province.
A special episode of the Red 78 this week, as Ruairi O'Hagan, Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes sit down for an in-depth conversation with Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast to talk about the Reds' season, his coaching career and plenty more besides!
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Ireland and Munster back-row Dorothy Wall joined Joe Molloy on tonight's Off The Ball ahead of this weekend's Six Nations' opener with France in Le Mans.
The flanker discussed how the culture has changed within the Ireland squad and why their goal is a top-three finish.
On Tuesday's busy Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the plentiful news from Munster who have signed a replacement out-half for Joey Carbery, but could have already seen Oli Jager play his final game of the season.
New Ulster interim head coach Richie Murphy has longer-term ambitions at the province, where he's been joined by a member of the Ireland coaching staff.
Jacques Nienaber discusses Leinster's reported pursuit of a Wallbies prop.
The Dupont Law is not much longer for this world.
And Eimear Corri speaks to Off The Ball ahead of the Women's Six Nations.
Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty and second row Eimear Corri spoke to Stephen Kisbey-Green at the Abbottstown HPC prior to the start of the Six Nations this weekend.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland captain's run ahead of their Six Nations finale with Scotland.
We hear from captain Peter O'Mahony, who spoke at the Aviva today.
Andy Farrell jumps to the defence of under-fire Conor Murray, and has his say on the Antoine Frisch situation.
Plus, could France be forced into a late change for their date with England.
On a bumper edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team to play Scotland on Super Saturday in the Six Nations.
We hear from Andy Farrell, and his Scottish counterpart Gregor Townsend.
There's interesting team news for France's game with England, which in a roundabout way brings good news for Munster.
Warren Gatland addresses George North's retirement, and whether he tried to convince him to stay.
Rassie Erasmus has been talking about his favourite subject... Ireland.
And we hear from Eddie Jones, who has lofty ambitions for Japan.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of the Ireland U20's must-win game with Scotland at Virgin Media Park. We also hear from Ireland backs coach Ian Keatley.
Ulster have signed a South African winger from the Sharks, who continue to hand out contracts like Smarties.
And George North confirms his international retirement.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from a wounded Ireland camp. We hear from defence coach SImon Easterby, who also addresses the potential capping by France of Antoine Frisch.
Munster have confirmed some big-name visitors for the autumn.
England suffer an injury blow ahead of their final Six Nations outing with France.
A Leinster lock is on his way to South Africa.
And another Irishman joins the Springboks coaching staff.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack delivers the fallout from Saturday's Grand Slam heartbreak in Twickenham.
Scotland make some minor alterations to their squad for this weekend's Six Nations decider at the Aviva.
The latest on Antoine Frisch's call-up for France.
Plus, Warren Gatland assesses Italy, with a wooden spoon staring him in the face.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's crunch Six Nations game with England.
We hear from England defence coach Felix Jones on what Steve Borthwick's side need to do to beat Ireland.
Plus, Peter O'Mahony on the thorns carried by the Red Rose.
Emmanuel Meafou's handed his France debut, as Fabien Galthié rings the changes for Cardiff.
Connacht tie down a young back rower to a new deal.
And Montpellier remain in the hunt for some big names this summer.
Peter O'Mahony speaks to the media ahead of Ireland's fixture against England in Twickenham.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland and England team news ahead of Saturday's crucial Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
We hear from Andy Farrell and Steve Borthwick on the task at hand.
Italy hand a debut to the son of a Wallabies legend.
And Rugby Australia reveal a huge overspend on their doomed World Cup campaign.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news from England ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham.
We hear from Cian Healy on the threat posed by the Red Rose.
Wales drop George North for Sunday's date with France.
And Ulster's Bryn Cunningham talks about the pivotal moment for the province, as a trio of players commit their futures at the Kingspan Stadium.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's Six Nations game at Twickenham.
We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty on the current injury situation, the threat posed by England, and the need for the scrum to perform.
A Leinster lock looks set for a Premiership move.
And Connacht tie down one of their starlets.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Zebre in Virgin Media Park.
(0.30) Intro and comments
(5.45) Fiona and Quinny look back at the win over Zebre
(12.00) Mike Haley’s player of the match performance
(17.50) RG Snyman
(22.00) Munster’s academy players
(24.00) Star of the week
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On Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan the countdown to Ireland's Six Nations game against England this weekend has begun, one Italian flanker has been forced to retire at 28 and Dupont targets Olympic gold.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from three of the four provinces ahead of their URC fixtures.
The Byrne brothers get a rare start together for Leinster, as Jordan Larmour reaches the century mark for the province.
There's a maiden start for a Connacht hooker, and we hear from Cathal Forde.
Interim Ulster head coach Dan Soper leans on experience for tomorrow's visit of the Dragons.
Emmanuel Meafou is poised to make his overdue French debut next week.
And the rugby world bids farewell to the great JPR Williams.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all you need to know from today's open training session at the Aviva - who trained, and who didn't.
Mike Catt has his say on the Lansdowne Road atmosphere deficiency, the improvements required for Twickenham and the chummed waters of the Ireland centre.
We hear from Mike Prendergast ahead of Munster's URC fixture with Zebre, as an international trio return.
And Ian McGeechan has a surprising new role in his native Yorkshire.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you interesting team news from England ahead of Ireland's trip to Twickenham on Saturday-week.
Italy welcome back an experienced duo as they aim to cause another Six Nations upset.
Owen Farrell discusses his decision to leave Saracens for the first time.
And the venues for this year's WXV are confirmed.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Hugo Keenan's bothersome knee, and we hear from the full-back himself.
Finlay Bealham's received a last-minute recall to the Ireland camp - Connacht scrum coach Colm Tucker reacts to that.
Ulster interim coach Dan Soper on 'owning' Dan McFarland's departure.
Jonathan Danty learns of his suspension following his red card against Italy.
And Ollie Hassell-Collins responds to talk that he could play for Wales in the future.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news on Garry Ringrose's shoulder injury.
Paolo Garbisi apologises for missing the penalty that cost Italy an historic win on French soil, while Les Bleus suffer at the hands of new injuries and suspensions.
We hear from Andrew Goodman ahead of Leinster's trip to Cardiff in the URC.
Montpellier have won the race to sign an experienced Scotland international.
And Wasps near a return to meaningful rugby.
On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you plenty from Ireland's captain's run before tomorrow's Six Nations date with Wales.
We hear from Peter O'Mahony on the notion of Wales being a potential 'banana skin', and on Ciaran Frawley's capabilities.
Finn Russell admits his surprise at the dropping of England full-back Freddie Steward.
Plus, France and Italy name their teams for Sunday.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's Six Nations date with Wales.
We hear from Andy Farrell on potential debutant Oli Jager, and the status of his walking wounded.
Warren Gatland's provided unique insight on the national reset required to return Welsh rugby to its previous best.
Plus, interesting team news for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Dan McFarland's departure from Ulster, and who's replacing him - at least in the short term.
France's giant teenage lock is to get his first Six Nations start this weekend.
And Taylor Swift forces Wales to head for London in June.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from Abbotstown as Ireland continue to prepare for the visit of Wales.
There's the latest in Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan, with one appearing more likely to face Warren Gatland's charges.
Gatland has revealed his team to play Ireland, with just one alteration from their narrow Twickenham defeat.
Plus, Courtney Lawes is off to France.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Scarlets in Wales.
(0.30) Intro and comments
(8.00) Fiona and Quinny look back at the 42-7 win over Scarlets in Wales
(26.00) There’s a healthy debate about who gets this week’s The Red 78 star of the week
(30.00) Fiona talks about the lack of Munster players in the Irish Women’s Squad
(32.38) Quinny gives us the lowdown on Diarmuid Kilgallen
(34.20) Fiona and Quinny on Keynan Knox’s departure
(36.14) A quick look ahead to Ireland v Wales
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest news from the Ireland camp as attention turns to Saturday's fixture with Wales.
A handful of Ireland Sevens stars are included in the squad preparing for the opening Women's Six Nations game in France.
There's mixed injury news for Scotland ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash with England this weekend.
And we hear from All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, on whether he's to seek a relaxation in New Zealand Rugby's staunch eligibility rules.
On Friday's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news ahead of the resumption of the URC.
We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as Ross Byrne is restored to the Leinster starting XV.
Jack Aungier returns for Connacht, and gives his view on how Connacht need to progress this week.
Plus, France are forced into another change to their pack options ahead of their game with Italy next week.
Ireland's 2013 Grand Slam-winning captain Fiona Coghlan joined Off The Ball Breakfast this morning as Scott Bemand's side prepare for the 2024 Women's Six Nations.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you injury news from the Ireland rugby camp.
Caelan Doris reflects on captaining his country last weekend.
Munster have named their team to play Scarlets in the URC this weekend.
And Fiona Coghlan takes an early look at the Ireland women's team's prospects for the Six Nations next month.
On a stacked Wednesday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news regarding Hugo Keenan's knee injury, plus Keith Wood gives his tuppence worth on who could replace the Leinster full-back against Wales.
Caelan Doris speaks to OTB regarding the potential threat of performance-enhancing drugs in schools rugby.
Munster raid Connacht for a young winger as Keynan Knox rounds the final curve at Thomond Park.
Will Addison could be on the verge of a Premiership return.
Louis Lynagh earns an Azzurri call-up.
And good news for those of you with CVD.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Crusaders at SuperValu Pairc ui Chaoimh, we look ahead to the Scarlets game on Friday and we take a look at how Munster's players have fared so far in the Six Nations.
(0.30) Intro and comments
(5.00) A lookback at the win over Crusaders
(10.00) Munster’s players at the Six Nations
(22.56) A look at how the Munster players performed for the Ireland Under 20s
(30.00) A look ahead to Friday’s game with Scarlets
(39.00) Jerry Flannery's move to South Africa
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you an update from a press conference involving Dr. Una May. The chief executive of Sport Ireland was quizzed regarding the lack of drug testing in schools rugby here in Ireland.
Scotland write to World Rugby regarding the try denied of Sam Skinner against France.
Plus, Wales are a prop down ahead of their trip to Dublin in the Six Nations.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's routine win over Italy at a muted Aviva.
We hear from head coach Andy Farrell on what lies ahead from Wales, plus Stuart McCloskey talks about the lack of a Lansdowne roar.
There's injury news from the provinces with the URC returning, and good news for Ross Byrne.
But mixed news for Munster as their injury nightmare continues.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Six Nations date with Italy.
We hear from Andy Farrell regarding his injury list, Caelan Doris captaining the side, and what to expect from the Azzurri on Sunday.
Plus, the Springboks are set for a major windfall.
And Kurtley Beale is found not guilty of sexual assault.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack offers the latest from the Ireland camp, and we hear from Jack Conan who could be one of the players promoted to a starting role on Sunday.
We hear from Warren Gatland on the current state of play with Wales as they transition from the old guard to the new.
Plus, team news from France, Scotland and England ahead of this weekend's Six Nations ties.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp where it's hoped Garry Ringrose can feature against Italy.
Paul Willemse is banned for four games, but France will keep changes to a minimum for their trip to Murrayfield.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has gotten the scythe out after last week's showing against Scotland.
And Paddy Jackson decides his future following Saracens rumours.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of round 2 of the Six Nations.
Jerry Flannery is among a host of familiar faces to get new jobs with South Africa Rugby today.
Wales and Scotland are forced into squad alterations after Saturday's close-run thing in Cardiff.
Marcus Smith appears unlikely to be back in time for England's fixture with Ireland.
And RG Snyman could be back in a Munster jersey as soon as next week.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack sets the table for the start of the Six Nations.
We hear from Ronan O'Gara, Brian O'Driscoll and Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony ahead of the opening fixture in Marseille.
Open or closed? A decision on the Principality Stadium roof is finally reached.
And Ange Capuozzo has been cruelly ruled out of Italy's game with England.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland captain's run prior to tomorrow's Six Nations opener in Marseille.
We hear from new captain Peter O'Mahony on learning from Jonathan Sexton, and his impressions of Joe McCarthy.
There's team news for Saturday's fixtures in Cardiff and Rome.
The All Blacks are coming to.... eh.... somewhere in Ireland in November.
The Saudis are seeking to invest in the Premiership, Richie has the latest responses.
And Josh Caulfield is (almost certainly this time) banned for his Bealham stamp.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names his starting side for Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations game against France, Steve Borthwick suffers a blow and venues announced for 2025 and 2026 European finals.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster. And there's plenty of it.
Billy Burns looks set to swap provinces.
England are sweating over the fitness of Marcus Smith.
And the Springboks coaching staff is beginning to take shape under Rassie Erasmus.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in the Algarve, ahead of Friday's start of their Six Nations defence.
The latest too, on the potential France line-up Ireland will face in Marseille.
The EPCR is challenging the quashing of Josh Caulfield's red card at the Sportsground.
Ireland's women have a new defence coach, and there was SVNS success down under at the weekend.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in the Algarve, with just a week to go to the start of their Six Nations campaign.
Simon Easterby gives his reasons for Simon Zebo's absence from that Ireland squad.
A Connacht winger appears set for a move to Munster.
And Angus Curtis is forced to call time on his young career.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as the last 16 fixtures for the Irish provinces in Europe are confirmed.
Andy Friend has his say on Joe Schmidt's appointment as Australia head coach.
Eddie Jones is set to return to Twickenham later this year.
And Grant Gilchrest is set to sit out Scotland's Six Nations opener.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Curtis Langdon's ban after the challenge that ruined Tom Ahern's Six Nations ambitions.
Nigel Owens has his say on the overturning of Josh Caulfield's red for the stamp on Finlay Bealham.
And a 19-year old unit is to join up with the France Six Nations squad.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to review the Reds’ defeat to Northampton Saints. We discuss what went wrong in Thomand, what needs to go right in the knockout stage, and we discuss a thorny subject - Peter O’Mahony’s contract
(0.30) Intro and comments
(2.00) Northampton Saints Review
(31.30) Star of the week
(35.40) Peter O’Mahony’s Contract
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of a new addition to the Ireland training squad ahead of the Six Nations.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has his say on Andy Farrell's appointment as Lions boss.
Liam Toland offers his assessment on Ulster's recent struggles.
Bristol Bears' Josh Caulfield has had his red card against Connacht overturned.
And Owen Farrell's move to Racing from Saracens has finally been confirmed.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the top names from today's Six Nations launch at the Guinness Storehouse.
We hear from new Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony, and his head coach Andy Farrell with the latter addressing the competition for the no.10 jersey.
France have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their opening Six Nations fixture with Ireland.
Plus, we hear from Warren Gatland on Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL dream, Gonzalo Quesada on building on strong Italian foundations, and Rory Darge on working as Scotland co-captain with Finn Russell.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news from Leinster, Ulster and Munster ahead of their final pool outings in the Investec Champions Cup.
We hear from new Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt, as he explains why he's taking just a two-year deal and the similarities between Australia and Ireland.
Plus, Jaco Peyper is hanging up his whistle.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the doping ban meted out to Springbok World Cup winner, Elton Jantjies.
Connacht have named their team for Friday night's big reunion with Pat Lam and Bristol, and we hear from Finlay Bealham ahead of that game.
Plus, Joe Schmidt is set to land a major international job.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the news we've all been waiting for - the identity of the man replacing Jonathan Sexton as Ireland captain.
Andy Farrell has named his Six Nations squad, as have France head coach Fabien Gathié and his England counterpart Steve Borthwick.
Plus, Warren Gatland aims a sly dig at Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's decision to link up with England at Wales' expense.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a groundbreaking Women's Lions tour.
Rob Herring's Six Nations involvement is in severe doubt, as Munster add to their treatment list too.
We hear from Louis Rees-Zammit on his decision to try his hand in the NFL.
Evan O'Connell speaks after being named Ireland U20 captain ahead of the Six Nations.
And in France, Bastien Chalureau is cleared of racism.
Tommy Rooney spoke to Irish and Leinster rugby legend Lindsey Peat at 2024 Laochra Gael launch.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to review the Reds’ famous win in France against Toulon. We discuss what went right for Munster, who stood out, and we looking ahead to the final pool game against Northampton Saints on Saturday.
(0.30) Intro and comments
(5.00) Toulon review
(25.48) The impact of Peter O’Mahony’s return
(29.55) Star of the Week
(33.39) Northampton Saints Preview
(44.12) Peter O’Mahony’s contract
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from both Connacht and Leinster after the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action. We hear directly from Leinster wing James Lowe after his return to action.
Joy Neville's new job revealed, as she decides to quit refereeing.
Plus, Alan Quinlan on John Hodnett's Ireland hopes.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news galore, as all four Irish provinces prepare to face French opposition in the Investec Champions Cup this week.
An England stalwart has called time on his international career.
And the passport barrier is lifted for a potential addition to the France squad.
The rugby writers' Player of the Year Nichola Fryday joined Off the Ball Breakfast to reflect on her year and her decision to step away from the international scene.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you confirmation of the worst kept secret in World Rugby. We'll hear from the new British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell, as well as an exclusive chat with Lions chairperson Ieuan Evans.
Nichola Fryday reacts to being named RWI Women's Player of the Year.
An experienced France lock is a doubt for their opening Six Nations fixture with Ireland.
Plus, another French side shows interest in signing Courtney Lawes.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview the Reds’ return to Champions Cup action away to Toulon. We discuss good and bad news on the injury front, we talk about Joey Carbery’s departure and we talk about a potential return to the Ireland setup for Simon Zebo..
(0.30) Intro and comments
(5.00) Toulon preview
(32.30) Joey Carbery to depart at the end of the season
(41.50) Is Simon Zebo on the verge of an Ireland recall?
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Andy Farrell is all but certain to be confirmed as Lions head coach tomorrow afternoon.
Connacht coach John Muldoon provides an interesting insight into the province's relationship with the national team set-up.
Munster's Musgrave Park has a new name.
And the IRFU have confirmed an extension to a long-standing sponsorship arrangement.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan reaction continues to the announcement that Joey Carbery will leave Munster at the end of the season, Simon Zebo on a possible return to the Irish fold and tributes paid to JPR Williams following his death.
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.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Owen Farrell's potential move to France.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has his say on Farrell's decision to step back from England duty.
The Clovers and Wolfhounds teams have been named ahead of the weekend's Celtic Challenge action.
And veteran full-back Mike Brown has signed a new deal at Leicester.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of changes to the England coaching ticket ahead of the Six Nations.
Terenure out-half Caolan Dooley speaks about his reaction to praise from Ronan O'Gara on social media after last year's AIL final.
And Keith Wood offers his thoughts on Sam Prendergast and his international future.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you Toulon's reaction to a fine imposed over Cheslin Kolbe's move from Toulouse in 2021.
Former Leinster player James Tracy offers his thoughts on Joe McCarthy's international future.
And ex-Munster star Fiona Hayes reflects on the incident which led to Oli Jager's injury in Munster's defeat to Connacht on New Year's Day.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Connacht. We discuss Munster’s mounting injury list, Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and there’s a much needed week off for Munster ahead of the return to European action.
(0.30) Intro
(5.00) Review of Connacht game
(31.26) Star of the Week
(34.00) A brief lookahead to Toulon, and the importance of having a week off
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction from the two New Year's Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship.
Alan Quinlan offers his assessment of Munster's injury woes.
And Billy Burns discusses his future Ireland hopes.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Leinster in Thomond Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, we discuss The Reds’ mounting injury list and we look ahad to the New Year’s Day clash with Connacht.
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(0.30) Intro
(5.00) Review of Munster v Leinster
(21.26) Star of the Week
(25.40) Connacht preview
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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 Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Graham Rowntree reacts to announcement of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, a busy festive schedule gets underway this week and Aidon Davis vows to come back from cancer treatment.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings confirmation of RG Snyman's move to Leinster.
Joey Carbery could be off to France, with a number of potential suitors in the Top 14.
Felipe Contepomi is Argentina's new head coach, and could it pave the way for a Wallabies return for Michael Cheika.
There's injury news from Munster and Ulster ahead of the festive interpros.
And Scottish rugby suffers a major blow with a key departure.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Exeter in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to the massive St Stephen’s Day clash with Leinster in Limerick
(0.30) Intro
(5.00) Review of Munster v Exeter
(22.50) Star of the Week
(26.40) Leinster Preview
(36.38) RG Snyman headed to Leinster? Joey Carbery headed to Bordeaux?
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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 Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a bumper week of Investec Champions Cup action.
Leo Cullen has given his side of events regarding RG Snyman's potential move to Leinster.
Samson Lee's been forced to quit rugby.
And another experienced international is off to France.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Andy Farrell's contract extension with the IRFU.
The IRFU has also achieved its gender balance target on its Union Committee.
Eddie Jones has been speaking about his return as Japan's head coach.
Keith Wood has his say on Ulster's recent struggles.
And a Welsh player has been forced to retire due to injury.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the appointment of a new Japan head coach. And you'll NEVER guess who it is.... alright, you probably know.
Billy Vunipola is cleared to play for Saracens against Connacht this weekend.
And Munster say they won't take any risks regarding Peter O'Mahony's fitness.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has injury news from Ulster, Leinster and Munster ahead of this weekend's fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup.
We hear from Robbie Henshaw and attack coach Andrew Goodman, who look ahead to Leinster's meeting with Sale - a game you can hear live and exclusive on Saturday's Off The Ball.
A new Rugby Australia appointment could lead to Joe Schmidt getting the Wallabies job.
And France are starting to run low on fit and available scrum-halves ahead of the Six Nations.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Bayonne in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to a huge clash away to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.
(0.30) Intro
(5.00) Review of Munster v Bayonne
(23.25) Star of the Week
(26.40) Exeter Chiefs Preview
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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 Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Leinster, Munster and Ulster ahead of their opening fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup.
Ronan O'Gara has his say after his latest one-game ban in France.
A youthful Combined Academies squad is to face Italian opposition either side of Christmas.
And Antoine Dupont hits back at critics of his Sevens switch.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht ahead of their Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bordeaux, and we hear from Pete Wilkins regarding some insider knowledge of the Top 14 side.
The British & Irish Lions will make history in 2025, with a first visit to Dublin.
Plus, Australian rugby is rocked by a major defection to the NRL.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of EPCR measures to protect referees from online abuse ahead of this season's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.
We hear from Leinster forward Ryan Baird and Connacht coach Mark Sexton with both provinces featuring in exclusive games this weekend on Off The Ball.
Plus, three provinces benefit from a boost in government funding.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you injury news from three provinces ahead of their opening fixtures in this season's Investec Champions Cup.
New Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber speaks to OTB for the first time, but there's bad news on the injury front for Ross Byrne.
The refereeing appointments for the Six Nations have been revealed.
While Joe Schmidt is in the frame for an international vacancy.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ win over Glasgow Warriors at a bitterly cold Musgrave Park. Certainly a lot to discuss with six tries, some excellent performances, but some serious worries about Munster’s maul defence. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the clash with Bayonne, and Quinny recalls in the infamous ‘Battle of Bayonne’ in 2007, with Ireland involved in a bruising World Cup warm up game against the French side
(0.30) Intro
(5.00) Review of Munster v Glasgow Warriors
(30.24) Oli Jager’s Debut
(31.31) Star of the Week
(34.30) Bayonne Preview
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan has the injury news from the provinces at the start of the opening weekend of this season's Champions Cup.
Jean Kleyn is out until January but Bundee Aki is in line to return for Connacht.
Plus, New Zealand have secured the future of one of their stars until the end of the next World Cup.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all the team news ahead of tomorrow's interpro in Galway. Mack is back for Connacht, while a much-changed Leinster will herald Cian Healy's return.
The Ulster faithful will get a first look at Steven Kitshoff.
Ireland are to tour the provinces again in next year's Women's Six Nations.
Plus, Farrell misses latest Saracens outing.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of Oli Jager's impending Munster debut.
Mark McCall lashes out at the "shameful" treatment of England captain Owen Farrell.
Plus, the s**t is hitting the fan at Stade Francais where one player is in danger of the sack.
On Thursday's Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball, Jurgen Klopp backs Coaimhín Kelleher to step up in the absence of Allison, Denise O'Sullivan on whether or not a move to the WSL would tempt her, Oli Jager set for his Munster debut and Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, we hear about Owen Farrell's decision to take a break from international rugby.
The Ireland 7s squads for this weekend's action have been confirmed.
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara is set for a disciplinary next week.
And Exeter's Rob Baxter has a word of advice for football as they consider introducing sin bins.
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.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ defeat to Leinster and the positive aspects of the performance. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the clash with table toppers Glasgow in Cork, we talk about new deals for Munster stars and we discuss Peter O’Mahony standing down as captain.
(0.30) Intro
(5.00) Review of Leinster v Munster
(21.45) Star of the Week
(26.17) Glasgow Warriors Preview
(40.00) Stephen Archer becomes Munster’s most capped player
(43.00) New Contracts, RG Snyman’s departure confirmed
(47.00) Peter O’Mahony stands down as skipper
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Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan looks back on Saturday night's URC clash between Munster and Leinster, can Jacques Nienaber provide silverware for the Blues and the Welsh are dealt a blow ahead of the Six Nations.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the team news from all four Irish provinces ahead of the weekend's URC action.
Jeremy Loughman and Sean O'Brien look ahead to Leinster's clash with Munster on Saturday.
Steven Kitshoff sets out his intent as he gets set to make his Ulster debut.
And after a difficult year for the Premiership, Northampton Saints' report a better financial picture.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Peter O'Mahony's decision to step down as Munster captain + we hear from Keith Wood on who should replace the flanker.
Gordon D'Arcy lashes out at the welcome back given to doper, Aphiwe Dyantyi.
And the nominees are revealed for the Guinness Rugby Writers' Awards.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the best of Eoin Sheahan's interviews from the launch of the Investec Champions Cup at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
We hear from Craig Casey and Garry Ringrose ahead of Saturday's clash of Leinster and Munster at the Aviva.
Paul Boyle offers unique insight to the Pete Wilkins revolution at Connacht.
Stuart McCloskey on what motivates him at Ulster.
Blair Kinghorn is off to France.
And the police get involved in the Ugo Monye racism case.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of Steven Kitshoff's imminent debut for Ulster.
There's mixed news on the injury front among England's back row with the Six Nations looming on the horizon.
And could Joe Schmidt revive his coaching career in France?
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ win over the Stormers. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the huge clash with Leinster, and we go through the 2023 Munster Rugby Awards.
(0.30) Intro
(4.00) Review of Munster v Stormers
(22.25) Star of the Week
(28.17) Leinster preview
(36.48) Oli Jager to start?
(42.20) 2023 Munster Rugby Awards
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the major fitness updates from the provinces ahead of a huge week of action in the URC.
We hear from Caelan Doris on Leinster's date with Munster at the Aviva.
The Celtic Challenge is to morph into an expanded format, and pretty soon too.
The France coaching ticket is poised for major upheaval ahead of the Six Nations.
More tragedy befalls South African rugby, as a fifth member of their 1995 World Cup-winning team dies.
And could Maro Itoje be off to France?
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from three provinces ahead of this weekend's URC fixtures, with a host of Ireland stars returning for Munster, Leinster and Connacht.
Vikki Wall's hopes of becoming an Olympian have become very, very real.
Plus, civil war has erupted in Australian rugby.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of three new arrivals at Munster, including Irish-qualified tighthead, Oli Jager. There's team news ahead of Ulster's URC date with the Lions.
Taine Basham's received a ban for his challenge on Ross Byrne. And Melvyn Jaminet is on the move in France.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that incredible news that Antoine Dupont is to sacrifice the Six Nations in pursuit of an Olympic dream.
World Rugby fire back at claims an Aaron Smith try during the World Cup final should have stood.
The Webb Ellis trophy survives a break-in in South Africa, as one of its winners has his season ended by a knee injury.
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds’ defeat to Ulster in Belfast. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of the URC Grand Final rematch with Stormers and we pay tribute to Andrew Conway.
(0.30) Intro
(4.40) Review of Ulster v Munster
(27.23) Star of the Week
(29.48) Stormers preview
(38.42) Andrew Conway’s retirement
(41.40) Oli Jager on his way to Munster?
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Josh van der Flier as he prepares to make his Leinster return. The Ireland back row discusses his World Cup heartache, and how he's recovered.
The WRU has apologised after an independent review found elements of the union harboured a racist, sexist, misogynistic and homophobic culture without being tackled.
The first domino has fallen in Rugby Australia's centralisation plan.
And France lock Bastien Chalureau is facing a longer sentence than first handed to him for an alleged racist attack.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Munster wanting compensation for RG Snyman's latest injury, plus there's interest in the injury-prone lock's signature.
Connacht reveal their travelling party for their URC games in South Africa, and it's notable for who isn't included.
Plus, the latest edition of the Eddie Jones Job Spot.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news from Leinster and Connacht ahead of this weekend's away trips for both provinces.
Oli Jager's destination now appears certain.
And the Wallabies could be losing one of their few genuine stars to the NRL.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the sad news of Andrew Conway's immediate retirement.
Oli Jager looks set to return to Ireland having given his notice at the Crusaders.
Ulster and Munster name their teams for their interpro derby, with plenty of Ireland internationals back in the fold.
And Scotland scrum-half Ali Price makes a move in the national interest.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Springbok legend's retirement. Bongi Mbonambi has strong words for England following the racism row that almost cost him at World Cup final place.
Wayne Barnes reveals the extent of the abuse he's received in the wake of the World Cup final. Plus, Fabien Galthié speaks for the first time since France's World Cup exit.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news aplenty from Munster, where Graham Rowntree has provided injury updates on RG Snyman and Joey Carbery. We also get his assessment of Ulster.
Plus, Eddie Jones rows back on his own claims that he'll be back in work "very shortly".
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on an impressive win over the Dragons in Musgrave Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, there’s a preview of Friday’s clash with Ulster and plenty more.
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(0.30) Intro
(4.10) Review of Munster v Dragons
(20.28) Star of the Week
(24.06) Ulster Preview
(39.14) RG Snyman injury, Jean Kleyn departure?
(44.28) Who is Munster’s next talisman going to be?
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest injury to befall RG Snyman, while two of his international teammates appear destined for France in the summer.
We hear from Sean O'Brien as Leinster's Ireland contingent return to the fold, and Pete Wilkins aims to address Connacht's away from having made the Sportsground a fortress.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's response to talk linking him with a Lions gig.
There's bad news for Joey Carbery and Munster as a former Cork hurling star awaits the provincial debut.
Jack Carty's back for Connacht, and Ulster make a host of changes for tomorrow's derby in Galway.
Plus, Sam Cane's off to Japan as his former All Blacks coach lands a dig on New Zealand Rugby.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to what David Humphreys might bring to the IRFU Performance Director role, Eddie Jones on his departure from Australian job and Wayne Barnes calls time on career.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new big cheese at the IRFU. Keith Wood also offers an interesting Lions coaching ticket, and a Leinster player is off to France.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Eddie Jones' resignation as Wallabies head coach.
Andy Farrell's been recommended for the Lions job by the highest source possible.
We've injury news from Munster, Ulster and Connacht with bad news for Joey Carbery.
Plus an England stalwart calls time on their international career.
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins addressed the media after two good performances over the last two weeks set them up nicely ahead of their interpro with Ulster this weekend.
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A brand new season of The Red 78 kicks off with Alan Quinlan back in the hotseat, joined by newcomers Fiona Hayes and Ruairí O’Hagan to talk all things Munster Rugby every Tuesday - 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.
(0.00) Intro
(05.00) Recap of Munster’s win over Benetton
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(22.19) Fiona and Alan’s Star of the Week
(27.33) Dragons preview
(35.00) Munster at the World Cup and a tribute to Keith Earls
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Bundee Aki's contract extension. There's team news galore ahead of another packed weekend of URC action.
Eddie Jones is "pissed off" with the current situation in Australian Rugby.
And Felipe Contepomi reveals who he believes are the best team in the world.... still.
In Thursday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's World Cup final. We hear from Jacques Nienaber, Siya Kolisi, Sam Cane and Ian Foster.
The RFU come out swinging against the decision to clear Bongi Mbonambi.
Ireland name their team to play Spain in the WXV.
Plus, those Eddie Jones rumours have cropped up yet again Down Under.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the Bongi Mbonambi case. We hear from Willie Le Roux on his England celebrations and a tribute to the departing Felix Jones.
England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell rally around Tom Curry as the flanker is picked for tomorrow's World Cup bronze medal match.
Leigh Halfpenny announces his international retirement.
And Munster add some road-tested quality to their academy.
Leinster backs coach Andrew Goodman spoke to the media ahead of their clash with The Sharks in the URC this weekend, he also discussed the changes to the rugby calendar.
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Leinster's Jordan Larmour spoke to the media about last weekend's loss to Glasgow in the URC and ahead of hosting The Sharks on Saturday afternoon.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down the announced changes to the World Cup structure, its draw time and the new international calendar.
Bongi Mbonambi's trouble may not be stemming from the incident we all presumed.
And we hear from Leinster coach Andrew Goodman following news of a further injury blow to Cian Healy.
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Host Shane Hannon was joined by Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches to bring us some of his best F1 impersonations, five-time F1 Grand Prix winner John Watson on his relationship with his former teammate Niki Lauda, and Bernie Collins, the former Head of Race Strategy with Aston Martin F1, brings us her incredible insight.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the refereeing appointments for the last two matches at the World Cup.
World Rugby are looking into the alleged discriminatory language used by Bongi Mbonambi in Saturday's semi-final win over England.
Plus, we hear from Pete Wilkins and Leo Cullen after the opening weekend of the URC.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news ahead of tonight's Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We hear from Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen ahead of the showdown in Saint-Denis.
The Springboks have had to respond to death threats sent to Cobus Reinach ahead of their semi-final with England.
And a hale and hearty welcome back from injury to both Will Addison and Andrew Conway this weekend.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Saturday's World Cup semi-final clash of England and the Springboks. We hear from Owen Farrell, Steve Borthwick, Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi.
The All Blacks can't stop name-checking Ireland, plus ex-Leinster man Felipe Contepomi plots another shock Pumas win.
And the Ireland team to play Colombia in the WXV is in, and shows three changes.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Handre Pollard ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.
There's also insight from the English camp with Ollie Chessum.
One Irish legend pays tribute to another, as Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Johnny Sexton's career.
And Will Greenwood identifies his key moment from New Zealand's win over Ireland last weekend.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack delivers news of Keith Earls' immediate retirement. We hear from Eddie Jones on his plans to stay in the Wallabies job. But Fiji are yet again on the hunt for a new head coach.
All that, plus a change in URC format and team news from Connacht and Ulster ahead of their opening weekend fixtures.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction worth hearing from Saturday's pulsating World Cup quarter-finals. We hear from Jack Conan, Iain Henderson, Jason Ryan, Dane Coles and Rassie Erasmus.
Plus, the URC is back this weekend (we know!) and we've updates from Munster and Connacht, and hear from the latter's head coach Pete Wilkins.
Jonathan Sexton & Andy Farrell spoke to the press after Ireland's 24-28 loss to the All Blacks.
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New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, as well as outside backs Will Jordan and Leicester Fainga'anuku addressed the media a day before the quarter final with Ireland.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the key updates from Ireland's captain's run ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown with the All Blacks. We hear from Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan and Mike Catt.
Antoine Dupont is back for France, but Handre Pollard misses out on a starting berth for the Springboks.
And Steve Borthwick is determined to make Marcus Smith at full-back a thing.
Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan & Mike Catt spoke to the media following Ireland's Captain's Run before their quarterfinal clash vs. New Zealand on Saturday.
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After New Zealand head coach Ian Foster named a strong team to face Ireland in the World Cup Quarter Final, he and several players including his captain Sam Cane addressed the media in the build up to the crucial encounter.
Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga and loose forward Ardie Savea look at the threats Ireland pose, while second rower Scott Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor expressed their excitement for Saturday night lights in Paris.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of the All Blacks team to play Ireland in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final, and that news includes a surprise omission.
We hear from Warren Gatland ahead of Wales' date with Argentina, and he has a word for those who've moaned about a lopsided draw.
And reports re-emerge about Eddie Jones' potential return to Japan.
Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray and high performance analyst Vinny Hammond addressed the media in the build up to their massive quarter final clash with the All Blacks.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names his starting 15 for World Cup quarter-final, Irish players on savouring special moments with fans and New Zealand supporters say time has run out for excuses.
Hugo Keenan and Tadhg Beirne spoke to the media about how they were feeling ahead of Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash vs. New Zealand on Saturday.
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Ireland manager Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton spoke to the media on Wednesday after Farrell named his squad to take on the All Blacks on Saturday in the Rugby World Cup final.
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All Blacks players Aaron Smith & Rieko Ioane alongside forward's coach Jason Ryan spoke to the media ahead of their clash with Ireland this weekend.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Keith Earls speaks to press ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown, what has Joe Schmidt brought to New Zealand and World Rugby makes promise to tier-two nations.
On Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan injury updates ahead of Ireland New Zealand quarter-final, France set to welcome back Antoine Dupont and smart mouth guards the latest attempt to tackle concussion.
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Ronan Kelleher and team manager Mick Kearney spoke to the media earlier today.
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Soon-to-be test centurion Peter O'Mahony and Irish teammate Josh van der Flier addressed the media ahead of their final pool stage clash against Scotland.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's Pool B showdown with Scotland. We hear from Andy Farrell, John Fogarty, James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne for the Irish perspective, plus Scotland duo Huw Jones and Grant Gilchrist give their side of events.
There's renewed optimism about Robbie Henshaw's participation in France, but the All Blacks are sweating on Tyrell Lomax's availability for the knockout stages.
Plus, we check in on the England camp as one of their number heads home earlier than planned.
Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty, and players James Lowe & Tadhg Beirne addressed the media on the eve of their clash with Scotland in the final weekend of pool matches at the World Cup.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the confirmed team news for Saturday's showdown in St. Denis. We hear from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, Iain Henderson and Gregor Townsend on the big game.
However, the news is far from positive regarding Robbie Henshaw.
South Africa could be forced to compete under a neutral flag in the knockout phase, if their government don't sort a row with WADA.
Plus, Owen Farrell to become a record-breaker
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news from Tours where an injury concern over one of the Ireland players has been let slip. We hear from Bundee Aki and Paul O'Connell on Saturday's 'knockout' showdown with Scotland.
There's the latest on Antoine Dupont's situation with France ahead of their last pool outing.
Plus, a New Zealand prop admits their pool game with Uruguay should be "easy".
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you welcome James Ryan injury news, the view from Scotland ahead of Irish Paris showdown and New Zealand captain Sam Cane is set for his first start of the tournament.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another enforced alteration to the Springboks' World Cup squad. We also hear from their director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, as he attempts to play mind games with Ireland.
Eddie Jones' position as Wallabies head coach appears to be safe, despite their disastrous World Cup.
We've the latest on Antoine Dupont following his return to training with France.
And Wales name their team for Georgia, with revenge on their minds.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they get back to work in Tours. We hear from Robbie Henshaw, and there's an update on Cian Healy's fitness.
Javan Sebastian - Scotland's ex-butcher - talks ahead of their Pool B fixture with Romania.
And a host of Ireland internationals will start for Munster against the Barbarians tomorrow, with a very familiar surname on the visitors' bench.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Vikki Wall eyes up Olympics with Irish Sevens, South Africa say loss to Ireland not all down to kicking and more disappointing news from England domestic game as financial crisis deepens.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan, France are set to welcome back Dupont, there's more reaction to Ireland-South Africa and Australia slide down world rankings.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the latest rugby news including BOD's view of Ireland/South Africa, new beginnings for the Irish Women's side.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's bruising win over the Springboks on Saturday. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty, plus Gregor Townsend and Scott McLeod give their unique perspectives on the coverage since.
There's good news for Munster fans regarding head coach Graham Rowntree.
Eddie Jones reacts angrily to stories linking him with a Japan return.
And Rassie Erasmus gives his take on Handre Pollard's return to the Springbok team.
Adrian Barry was on hand to get interviews from the likes of Tadhbg Beirne, Finley Bealham and Ryan Baird. He was also able to record Ireland's and South Africa's tabletop press conferences.
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On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Antoine Dupont's injury with the France captain's World Cup participation hanging by a thread.
We hear from Paul O'Connell, Mzwandile Stick, Damien de Allende and Brian O'Driscoll ahead of tomorrow's showdown at the Stade de France.
And Eddie Jones gives the latest on his future as Australia head coach, with sympathy coming from a surprising source.
Ireland's Mack Hansen, Josh van der Flier and Paul O'Connell addressed the media on the eve of the biggest game in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, against South Africa.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's World Cup showdown with the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Siya Kolisi on the big game in Saint-Denis.
Matt Williams goes deep on his dislike of the 7-1 bench split.
Marcus Smith's new role for England is confirmed.
And one Wallaby is pin-pointed for their downfall so far at the World Cup.
Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak ahead of the South Africa clash on Saturday as the Ireland lineup is announced.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp including news on Jack Conan and Dan Sheehan's availability for Saturday's Springboks showdown.
We hear from Simon Easterby and Jacques Nienaber on that controversial 7-1 split on the Boks' bench.
England have found a new use for Marcus Smith, while Australia have another injury headache.
And Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from rugby.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the injury news from the Ireland camp in Tours.
Former Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy has his say on this weekend's clash with South Africa.
And France have named a strong team to face Namibia later this week.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Rassie Erasmus rules out a potential future role with the IRFU.
There's also injury news from the South African camp ahead of their clash with Ireland next weekend.
Eddie Jones is already looking ahead to Australia's meeting with Wales after their loss to Fiji.
And England head coach Steve Borthwick wants his side to continue their upward trajectory after a 34-12 win over Japan.
Mike Catt speaks to the gathered Irish media over (a poor quality) zoom in France ahead of the South Africa game.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Will O’Callaghan brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga.
Ronan O’Gara and Brian O’Driscoll discuss whether Andy Farrell was right to again roll out his big guns
Australia sweat over the fitness of their captain Will Skelton while World Rugby confirm that water breaks will be in place this weekend…
Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, Hugo Keenan & Simon Easterby speak ahead of their crucial clash with Tonga.
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Solomone Kata, Leva Fifita and Tyler Bleyendaal appeared before the media on Friday ahead of their game vs. Ireland on Saturday.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Ireland team news ahead of Saturday's World Cup meeting with Tonga.
South Africa and Scotland have both been hit with injuries.
Warren Gatland is calling on his Wales players to show improvement in this weekend's meeting with Portugal.
And France are back in action tonight with a fixture against Uruguay in Lille.
Irish rugby stars Mack Hansen & Peter O'Mahony look ahead to this weekend's clash with Tonga.
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Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak to the media ahead of Ireland's second RWC game vs Tonga.
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On Wendesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jack Conan's injury status ahead of the Tonga game. We hear from Keith Earls, Craig Casey, Mick Kearney and performance coach Gary Keegan. We hear too from the World Cup organisers on the stadium entry issues, the choral anthems and tournament refereeing.
Ian Foster speaks after naming his All Blacks side to face Namibia.
And four World Cup debutants are named in the Wales team to play Portugal.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga.
Tom Curry learns of his ban following his red card in England's win over Argentina.
A Springboks legend has backed Rassie Erasmus for a return to Ireland, while Felix Jones explains the traffic light system.
And France rest their big guns for Thursday's Pool A game with Uruguay.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Springbok hopes to have Eben Etzebeth and Jesse Kriel in the clear to play Ireland on Saturday-week. We hear from Jacques Nienaber too on the Boks' traffic light system. There's the latest on plans to play Jonathan Sexton against Tonga.
Bad news for France on hooker Julien Marchand.
Plus, a change is a-coming on the anthem front at the World Cup.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton & head coach Andy Farrell review their dominant 82-8 win over Romania in their Rugby World Cup opener.
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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.
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.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan it's all about the World Cup as the countdown reaches the final stage.
Andy Farrell explains his team selection for their opening game against Romania and we hear from inside the French camp as they prepare for opening showdown with New Zealand.
Ireland hooker Rob Herring and outside centre Garry Ringrose addressed the media as head coach Andy Farrell named his starting lineup to face Romania in the opening round of the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell spoke to the media after Ireland's team was named to face Romania in their opening Rugby World Cup match.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their World Cup opener with Romania. We hear from Hugo Keenan and Paul O'Connell.
France and the All Blacks have named their teams for the tournament's grand opening, and both teams are missing inside centres.
Fiji suffer a major blow on the injury front.
And Munster's absentee list is growing by the day.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's World Cup base in Tours where there's bad news regarding a trio of forwards.
We get the latest from the France camp, where Bastien Chalereau's prior conviction has cast a pall over their preparations for the big kick-off.
And England remain hopeful of having a Saturday night Curry.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, John Duggan brings you news of Ronan Kelleher's fitness ahead of the World Cup.
We'll get the predictions of four former Irish internationals as to the chances of Andy Farrell's men winning the Webb Ellis Trophy.
And England's Owen Farrell has addressed his suspension for the opening two games of the tournament.
Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week!
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an historic announcement from Ulster.
The teams are in for the Women's Interprovincial final at Musgrave Park.
Eddie Jones blames the RFU for the lack of England breakout stars.
And there's more bad news on the injury front for France ahead of next week's big kick-off at the World Cup.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details of Scott Bemand's Ireland women's squad for the WXV tournament in Dubai.
Dan Sheehan speaks of his relief at shaking off injury to travel to the World Cup.
Joey Carbery says he'll be ready if he's called upon by Andy Farrell during the tournament.
And Colin Slade has his say on Steve Hansen's decision to help out Australia in recent weeks.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp. We hear from Andy Farrell and Jonathan Sexton as the final squad of 33 is revealed.
We hear too from All Blacks head coach Ian Foster, who can count on Scott Barrett at the World Cup.
Steve Borthwick tries to explain away England's shock defeat to Fiji, as they fall to a record low in the World Rugby rankings.
Plus, Eddie Jones on his latest defeat in the Australia job.
Head coach Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton answered questions, as Ireland named their squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup this afternoon...
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's final World Cup warm-up with Samoa in Bayonne. We hear from captain Iain Henderson and head coach Andy Farrell.
There's cruel news for Connacht and their star summer signing Santiago Cordero.
There's mixed news on the appeal front for two of Ireland's World Cup pool opponents.
Plus we hear from Maeve Óg O'Leary and Eimear Corri ahead of a pivotal weekend in the Women's Interpro series.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details behind Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola's suspensions.
Rugby Australia is to follow the Irish centrality model to arrest a slide in the sport down under.
We hear from Eddie Jones regarding Steve Hansen's Wallabies involvement, and Ben Healy gets another chance to impress for Scotland.
Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien was speaking to the media ahead of their game against Samoa at the weekend.
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After England's 29-10 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, OTB was able to get insights from Andy Farrell, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Courtney Lawes, James Ryan and Steve Borthwick.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's win over England at the Aviva. We hear from Keith Earls and Steve Borthwick.
Wales and Tonga have named their World Cup squads, while the latter have included George Moala.
The TMO Bunker is on its way to the World Cup.
And there's a very very surprising presence in the Wallabies camp this week.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal where Roy Keane's been a visitor.
Simon Easterby provides the latest update on Jack Conan's foot problem.
We hear from Jacques Nienaber on how we may see Lukhanyo Am and Handre Pollard at the World Cup after all.
It's all change for Wales ahead of their second date with England.
And Zander goes to tackling school.
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Broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell chat to Irish rugby legend Alan Quinlan about Ireland’s recent match versus Italy in preparation for the World Cup.
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Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and James Downey join OTB's John Duggan to look back at Ireland's first warm up game ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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Andy Farrell, Andy Dunne & Iain Henderson share their thoughts after Ireland's 33-17 victory over Italy.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets you up to speed ahead of the weekend's World Cup warm-up fixtures.
We hear from captain for the day Iain Henderson and head coach Andy Farrell on tomorrow's Italian examination, and Ireland's World Cup ambitions.
Two former England underage players are in the Italy team that rocks up to the Aviva tomorrow.
France hand out three new caps for their trip to Murrayfield.
The Wallabies remain confident of beating the All Blacks, despite their woeful recent record - we hear from Samu Kerevi.
Warren Gatland pays a glowing tribute to centurion Leigh Halfpenny
And Cardiff has a new head coach.
Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Adrian & Johnny on Friday's #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side get their final Rugby World Cup preparations with a warm-up game against Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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Andy Farrell speaks to the assembled media ahead of Ireland's first warmup game against Italy.
Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Cian Tracey to discuss the Ireland team named for this weekend's pre-World Cup clash with Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Thursday's Off The Ball.
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South African journalist Craig Ray joins Shane & Dan on #OTBAM this morning to give insight into how Ireland's Pool B rivals South Africa are shaping up ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy ahead of Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up against Italy this weekend.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up with Italy.
We hear from Paul O'Connell on how close Jean Kleyn was to sticking with Ireland, Jonathan Sexton, and the chance for players to impress.
Kleyn is named in the Springboks XV this weekend, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber ahead of their trip to Buenos Aires.
Ben Healy misses out on Scotland's latest test, despite a stellar debut.
And there's a new look to the Wales team names to play England.
Irish legend Alan Quinlan relives the Battle of Bayonne in 2007 ahead of Ireland's RWC warmups with Italy & England.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they begin World Cup preparations in earnest.
We hear from Eddie Jones and Ian Foster after their Bledisloe Cup exploits.
Rassie Erasmus reveals when he nearly - and dramatically - walked out on the Springboks.
Plus, the Ospreys are heading to London.
Matt Williams talks with OTB AM of the struggles of rugby union in Australia at the moment ahead of the Bledisloe Cup game.
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Will O'Callaghan was joined by New Zealand journalist Gregor Paul to discuss the final weekend of this year's Rugby Championship.
Between Eddie Jones' deflection tactics in his pre-match remarks, and the sorry state of New Zealand vs Australia games in recent years, there was plenty to talk about.
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Joe Molloy was joined by Ireland's Mack Hansen on Wednesday's Off The Ball.
Between the tattoo of Andy Farrell's face he has on his leg, cutting his hair, and the small matter of a Rugby World Cup later this year, there was plenty for Joe and Mack to get stuck into here.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan has news of Ben Healy's first start for Scotland, Eddie Jones experiments for New Zealand clash and Keith Wood picks his World best 15.
Irish & Munster all-time great Keith Wood takes on the task of choosing the best team in the world at the moment.
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Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning to run through the 5 best tries scored from games in which he played.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you a look into Ireland's camp as preperations for the World Cup intensify, new innovations are announced for upcoming Summer Nations series and Dai Young leaves role at Cardiff.
John Duggan went down to Abbotstown to meet up with James Lowe, Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Beirne as they train ahead of the World Cup warm-ups and eventual final showcase in France, where they hope to go all the way and lift the Webb Ellis Cup!
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of the shock international retirement of Ireland women's captain Nichola Fryday.
We hear from Eddie Jones and Jacques Nienaber on their respective preparations for the World Cup.
Plus, former Ireland coach Less Kiss has a new job in Super Rugby.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of the Lions tour schedule for 2025 - including a series first since 1989.
Meath football star Vikki Wall could be heading for the Olympics.
And Marcus Smith says 'non' to Racing 92.
James Tracy joins OTB AM to pick his front-row depth chart ahead of the World Cup, as well as react to Sexton's 3-match ban.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack goes in depth on Jonathan Sexton's ban, and the reasons for its brevity.
We hear from Eddie Jones on the Wallabies shock defeat to Argentina in Sydney, and his warning for the All Blacks.
Ian Foster on the All Blacks win over the world champions.
Plus, ticket details released for Munster's Páirc Uí Chaoimh date with the Crusaders.
Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster, Ulster and Scotland Head Coach Matt Williams on Monday's Off The Ball.
Talking Johnny Sexton's ban, Ireland's defeat in the U20 World Cup final, and a whole host of Rugby Championship action, there was no shortage of things for Joe and Matt to get stuck into.
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Ex-Irish international Alan Quinlan reacts to Johnny Sexton's 3-match ban verdict for his actions at the Heineken Champions Cup final.
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Grand Slam winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joins OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the fallout from the U20 World Championship final where Ireland were beaten by a dominant France in South Africa.
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Paralympic cyclist Katie-George Dunlevy joined Brian O'Driscoll to discuss her ever-lasting sporting career, coming to terms with going blind as a child and switching sports in her 30's.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the final bit of build-up before the U20 World Cup final.
Tonga fire a warning shot Ireland's way ahead of the World Cup
And we hear from Sam Cane ahead of the All Blacks' date with the Springboks on Saturday morning.
Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Nathan Murphy from South Africa for the latest on Johnny Sexton's hearing and the preparations for the Ireland 20s for tomorrow's World Cup final against France,
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Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny on #OTBAM this morning ahead of Ireland taking on France in the U20 World Rugby Championship on Friday.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Friday's World Rugby U20 Championship final, with one change to the Irish starting XV.
We hear from Jacques Nienaber and Lukhanyo Am ahead of a much-changed Springboks facing the All Blacks this weekend.
A Boks legend has announced his retirement from the sport.
And could the Ospreys be heading for London??
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Rugby legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM to go through his picks for the best tries scored during games he played for Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
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Irish Independent Chief Rugby Correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor joins OTB's Richie McCormack to chat about the Irish Under 20s reaching the World Championship decider against France, blowing the South Africans away and what makes Brian Gleeson a world beater.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you reaction as the Irish u-20s reach the World Championship final in South Africa. Scotland are dealt a blow ahead of the World Cup as Stuart Hogg retires. And the big guns shine in their opening games of the Rugby Championship.
Ex-Ireland international Alan Quinlan is in the OTB AM studio to talk the Under-20s reaching the World Championship final.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from South Africa ahead of Ireland's World U20 semi-final with the Baby Boks.
We hear from head coach Richie Murphy on how they've dealt with tragedy, and what they expect from Sunday's opponents.
Alun Wyn Jones is off to play in France, there's a test debutant for the All Blacks in Mendoza tomorrow, and Luke Cowan Dickie (finally) has a new club.
Former Ireland and Munster front row Fiona Hayes joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the Ireland U20's run to the U20 World Championship semi final, the tragic and heartbreaking adversity and personal losses the team have overcome, and what to expect from hosts South Africa.
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Connacht captain, Jack Carty joined Shane & Aisling to speak about the importance of the Jack & Jill foundation as well as Connacht's season and his decision to choose rugby over GAA.
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Leinster and Ireland fullback Hugo Keenan sat down with Will O'Callaghan, discussing the Ireland 7s success, his own background in Sevens, Leinster's new coaching set up and whether Ireland are sweating on Johnny Sexton's upcoming hearing.
Keenan has been announced as new ambassador for Optimum Nutrition.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to an emotional few days for Ireland's U20 side in South Africa.
We hear from Baby Boks head coach Bafana Nhleko on what he expects from Ireland on Sunday.
We also hear from Jean Kleyn ahead of his second international debut, this time for the Springboks.
Guy Easterby has a new portfolio at Leinster, and Tana Umaga has a new coaching gig.
Irish Sevens star, Stacey Flood was in studio following Ireland qualifying for the 2024 Olympics.
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Alan Quinlan joined Shane & Nathan to discuss the U20 World Championship with the Irish side making the semi-final.
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Former Leinster boss and rugby analyst Matt Williams joins OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the Six Nations and Sanzaar's plans for a new international tournament which will see the July and November windows being restructured into a biennial competition.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's crucial U20 World Cup meeting with Fiji.
We also hear from Richie Murphy, who pays tribute to the former St. Michael's students who have died on Ios.
Mohamed Haouas has a new club, after his other new club settled with the France prop.
Henry Arundell has secured a move to France, and Vern Cotter has a new club.
Grand Slam winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joins OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the latest news from the World Under 20 Championship in rugby with Ireland on course to reach the next stage of the tournament.
They will look at the young Leinster number 10 who is pulling the strings, discuss the pathways that is allowing these young players to flourish and ask if a second red card in two games could spell trouble for the rest of the summer
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jonathan Sexton's World Cup doubts as the. EPCR confirm a disciplinary hearing.
Ireland know what they need to do to reach the semi-finals of the World U20 Championship.
England's World Cup squad is beginning to take shape, with five uncapped players still harbouring hopes of France.
And France prop Mohamed Haouas is facing jail time.
Ex-Munster & Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM this morning as Johnny Sexton is set to appear at a disciplinary hearing for his conduct after last month's Champions Cup final.
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The Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the latest around Johnny Sexton's hearing following on from the Champions Cup final, Ireland 20s win against Australia and the Ireland 7s teams qualifying for the Olympics.
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Former Ireland player Alison Miller told OTB AM who is making her Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's men's Sevens squad qualifying for the Olympic Games.
We hear from James McNabney and Mark Sexton as Ireland prepare for a must-win clash with Australia at the U20 World Championship.
And a Leinster prop is heading for France.
Keith Wood joined Shane & Adrian for the latest edition of 'You Had to Be There'.
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Rugby legend, Micro Bergamasco joined Shane and Johnny alongside Nantes GAA PRO, Brid Breen to speak about how and why he started to play Gaelic football in France.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ireland's men's Sevens success - so far - as they seek Olympic qualification.
We could have a transhemispheric meeting of champions at Thomond Park in January.
Wales suffer yet another experienced player withdrawal ahead of the World Cup.
Could there be a route back to English rugby for London Irish and co?
And it's been an eventful day for France prop Mohamed Haouas.
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon to discuss Ireland's opening performance at the U20s World Cup.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, we bring you details of Iain Henderson's new deal with Ulster and the IRFU.
Leinster have paid tribute to Johnny Sexton, appearing to signal his retirement from the province.
And Ronan O'Gara speaks about his rivalry with Leinster.
Irish legend Alan Quinlan joined Adrian & Shane to talk the Under 20 World Championship, Toulouse vs La Rochelle & more on #OTBAM
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La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane live in the #OTBAM studio to reflect on the season, which ended in late heartbreak at the hands of Toulouse in the Top 14 Grand Final.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the draw for next season's Heineken Champions Cup, which will give Leinster a bad case of déja vu.
Paddy Jackson has completed a move to France, and could face an Irish province next season.
We hear from Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber on the Boks' World Cup preparations and Jean Kleyn's reintegration.
Plus, two France stalwarts are back in from the cold ahead of the World Cup.
Ex-Leinster & Connacht out half Andy Dunne join Ger & Adrian on #OTBAM this morning to assess the state of Ireland's out half situation as the Rugby World Cup 2023 excitement kicks into gear.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to La Rochelle's Top 14 final defeat to Toulouse.
England's World Cup squad is beginning to take shape, while former England back Ugo Monye dumps on Ireland's hopes in France.
And Kieran Crowley looks to be swapping Italy for Japan.
Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Kathleen to look back on Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle side just been beating by Toulouse in the Top 14 final.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a major coaching shake-up in Italy.
We hear from Ronan O'Gara ahead of tomorrow's Top 14 final, and get his unique view on a potential ban for Jonathan Sexton.
Paddy Jackson appears to have a new club away from London Irish, as does a young England international.
And Crusaders' drive for five continues.
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane live from Paris on #OTBAM as Les Maritimes seek to become Champions of France for the first time in their history, taking on Toulouse at the Stade de France tomorrow night.
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Cian Tracey joins Will O’Callaghan on Wednesday’s, Off The Ball to chat about Jean Kleyn joining the Springboks' squad for The Rugby Championship, what the results could be of Jonathan Sexton's ban and to preview the U20s World Cup.
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Former Munster, Harlequins & Ireland hooker Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after EPCR revealed their changes to the Champions Cup format for next season.
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On a bumper Wednesday edition, Richie McCormack explains the new Heineken Champions Cup format.
Richie Murphy has named his squad for the upcoming U20 World Championship in South Africa.
Rassie Erasmus explains Jean Kleyn's call-up to the Springboks squad.
Warren Gatland says he might not have returned to Wales had he known the extent of their trobules.
Plus, French rugby has a new boss.
Ex-Ireland international Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM with the big stories from the world of rugby, with Jean Kleyn confirming his international switch from Ireland to South Africa, while a potential ban by the EPCR could scupper Johnny Sexton's World Cup preparations.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you worrying news regarding Jonathan Sexton's World Cup availability.
Jean Kleyn could be heading to the World Cup after all.
A former WRU CEO calls for the Welsh regions to withdraw from the URC.
And Sam Simmonds is not going to the World Cup with England.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of those links between the IRFU and London Irish.
There's another shock departure from the Wales pre-World Cup training squad.
A Cork U20 Hurling star is now part of Munster's Academy.
And the Blues are through to the Super Rugby semis.
Communications specialist, David Sharkey joined Adrian and Shane to discuss working with Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle and the idea of theming in rugby.
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Former London Irish scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as the club enters administration after being suspended from the Premiership.
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Former Connacht head coach Andy Friend joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as he leaves Galway after five successful years at the province.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the sorry saga at London Irish.
Tongan head coach Toutai Kefu is gunning for Ireland at the World Cup.
Eddie Jones provides some much needed clarity regarding his Wallabies job.
And Philippe Saint-André is set for a surprise Montpellier exit.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the sorry situation at London Irish. Jared Payne has a new gig. We have the latest on the Mohamed Haouas domestic violence case in France. And former Springboks hooker Schalk Brits is tipping Ireland to flop at the World Cup.
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as Andy Farrell begins his Rugby World Cup preparations with the announcement of the Ireland training squad.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll on OTB to look back at Munster's URC success and review Andy Farrell's squad selection.Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Devin Toner sat down with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of Aviva Ireland’s Pride socks.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on London Irish, as they teeter on the edge of Premiership expulsion. We get reaction from Ronan O'Gara and Ruaidhri O'Connor on the Ireland World Cup training squad. Eddie Jones has dropped a bombshell on Rugby Australia. Another Welsh veteran bows out ahead of the World Cup. And there's reaction to the domestic violence conviction of France prop, Mohamed Haouas.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs review Munster's incredible URC final win over The Stormers in Cape Town, look back on a very eventful season, and Niamh Briggs signs off in style in her last ever Red 78 pod as she focuses on her coaching career. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM for the first time since winning back-to-back Champions Cups with a 27-26 win over Leinster earlier this month.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss the Ireland training squad named by Andy Farrell ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan has returned from South Africa after witnessing Munster seal the URC trophy and he takes the OTB AM crew through the experience of being over there with the travelling Munster fans and why he felt emotional at the final whistle.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Irish Grand Slam Winner Fiona Hayes on Monday Night Rugby. Following Munster's defeat of the Stormers on Saturday night, the guys considered what a URC win will do for Graham Rowntree's side, and what it tells us about the direction the province is now heading in. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Munster's URC Grand Final win over the DHL Stormers. We hear from Graham Rowntree, Tadhg Beirne and Keith Wood. London Irish could be less than 24-hours from oblivion. Marcus Smith looks to be off to France. And Ireland learn of two more fellow tier-3 nations in the inaugural WXV.
Former Munster and Ireland player Keith Wood was on OTB AM to look back on Munster's epic United Rugby Championship final win vs. Stormers.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O’Connor joins OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the URC Final between Munster and the Stormers with a first trophy in 12 years up for grabs for the southern province.They’ll discuss the turnaround inspired by the head coach, Keith Earls hoping for the perfect send off and if the Southern Hemisphere sides are really buying into the European tournament.Rugby with thanks to Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan joined Shane & Johnny live from South Africa ahead of Munster's URC final against the Stormers.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Fiona Hayes and Keith Wood are with Joe Molloy for Wednesday Night Rugby as we look ahead to Munster's URC final at the Stormers. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Jean Kleyn's reaction to 'that' Stormers video. A Leinster player has been named the URC's Players' Player of the season. And Racing 92 are on the move.
Derek McNamara of REACT Rugby joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to break down the numbers following Leinster's 27-26 defeat to La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of this weekend's URC Grand final. We hear from the Stormers camp as they add fuel to the fire of their meeting with Munster. Five Munster players are leaving the province, with two of those retiring on medical grounds. Ireland's WXV picture is becoming clearer. And an England winger is putting family before a potential World Cup place
Former Leinster and Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to discuss how La Rochelle defeated Leinster to retain the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Former Leinster player James Tracy was in the OTB AM studio to assess what went wrong for Leinster on Saturday from the perspective of someone who has an European medal with the club.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley and former Leinster coach Matt Williams joined Joe Molloy to look back at Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle.Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the fallout from Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final, including details of the half-time fracas. We get a squad update from Munster for the URC Grand Final, the referee's been named for the decider, and we hear from Stormers head coach John Dobson. Plus, the Barbarians are coming to Limerick.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs preview Munster’s upcoming URC final vs the DHL Stormers on Saturday in Cape Town.
Alan Quinlan is in studio with Ger & Colm to reflect on Leinster's Champions Cup defeat to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
This week Colm Boohig brings us through the Performance Rankings as Ger & Kathleen give their thoughts on his picks. Here we have a special segment of the Performance Rankings, one red and one green...Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Cuan O'Flatharta, John Duggan and Alan Quinlan James Tracy dissect La Rochelle's last minute victory over Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final.Plus, Aisling O'Reilly caught up with losing head coach Leo Cullen, as well as victorious duo of La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara and assistant coach Donnacha Ryan.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
In the second episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', multi-sport maestro Lindsay Peat joins Brian to discuss her incredible career across four different elite sports!With Guinness. Drink responsibly, visit drinkaware.ie
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for the Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Leo Cullen, James Ryan and Ronan O'Gara ahead of the Aviva showpiece. Wales has been rocked by two shock retirements. And Connacht complete their recruitment for next season, with a familiar face to Irish fans.
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to preview Leinster taking on La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Leinster and Ireland flanker Dan Leavy joined Nathan Murphy, 13 months after he was forced to retire from rugby. They also discuss what Leinster will have to do if they're to overcome La Rochelle in this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup final. Dan, his brother (former Ireland 7s international) Adam, and his father Doug have launched their whiskey brand Ogham. See oghamwhiskey.com.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest sad chapter in Wasps' financial collapse. Ulster are set to add some much-needed depth to their front row. There's mixed injury news ahead of the World Cup for the Springboks and England. Plus, the Women's Six Nations Player and Team of the Championship are revealed.
OTB's favourite rugby statistician is back with a breakdown of all the key figures between La Rochelle and Leinster ahead of their Champions Cup showdown at the weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Munster ahead of next weekend's URC Grand Final. We hear from James Tracy on the Heineken Champions Cup final, and Beibhinn Parsons calls for time for the Women's XVs. A new smart ball is to be trialled at the U20 World Championship this summer, and Samson Lee gets a new deal.
The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley and former Leinster coach Matt Williams joined Joe Molloy to look ahead to Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and holders La Rochelle. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Former Leinster player James Tracy was on OTB AM to preview Leinster's Challenge Cup final against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle this weekend and reflect on the defeat to Munster.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Irish rugby star Beibhinn Parsons was on OTB AM after the 7s team qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris and discussed her love for both rugby codes and the 'dream' of making it to the Olympic tournament.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Steven Kitshoff and John Dobson of the DHL Stormers on their terrible pitch and the threat posed by Munster in the URC final. And there's a dire warning to Premiership clubs, with London Irish potentially a fortnight from oblivion.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs dissect Munster’s statement win over Leinster, who stood out to them to claim gold star of the week and reviewed Frank Murphy’s performance as referee.
Munster legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning after Munster ended Leinster's URC dreams in Saturday's semi-final at the Aviva Stadium.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Grand slam winner Gordon D’Arcy and Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O'Connor join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the fall out from the URC semi finals on this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby.(01:00) - Munster deserved it(12:00) - Differences between Van Graan and Roantree(15:00) - Ben Healy going too soon?(23:00) - Stormers video celebrations(29:00) - Leinster selection mistakes(37:00) - End of an era?(44:00) - Leinster need to do something differentIn association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Stuart Lancaster. Connacht have made a significant appointment to their backroom staff. And London Irish are given a major deadline by the RFU
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan had a great day out on Saturday as Munster beat Leinster by a point in the United Rugby Championship semifinal in a dramatic tie.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an encouraging start for the Ireland Women's Sevens side as they look to secure Olympic qualification in Toulouse. There's all of the team news from the three provinces involved in Saturday's URC semi-finals. Plus, we hear from Leo Cullen, Alan Quinlan, Pete Wilkins and John Dobson. Plus, the Welsh regions are to get very familiar next season as financial hardship takes hold.
International rugby referees Joy Neville & Andrew Brace join Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM after being named as part of the officiating panel for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Cian Tracey of the Irish independent joins Will O'Callaghan to preview this weekend's URC Semi-Finals 🏉 Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Munster legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as Leinster take on Munster and Connacht travel to the Stormers for the URC semi-finals on Saturday.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as his side continue their preparations for the Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium next weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
In Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an impending departure from Leinster. There's an odd spread to the URC's Elite XV for the season, and the Grand Final kick-off time has been revealed. Eddie Jones has finalised his Wallabies backroom staff for the World Cup. And the number of ex-players taking action against French authorities for head injuries is up to 20.
Chiefs player John Ryan was on OTB AM to talk about how he found out he had ulcerative colitis and raise awareness for the disease. He also discussed how much he is enjoying his rugby in New Zealand what it is like to be coached by Ronan O'Gara and Scott Robertson.www.crohnscolitis.ie/symptomchecker or call the Crohn's and Colitis Ireland Support Line on 01 5312983 (Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30am-12.30pm) for further information.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you tons from today's Women In Rugby Progress Report as we hear from IRFU CEO Kevin Potts and Gillian McDarby, the union's Head of Women's Performance and Pathways. Joy Neville will make history in France later this year. Awards season is in full flow, with the nominees revealed for Players' Player of the Year. And Chris Farrell is extending his stay in France.
World Cup winner in 2003, former England captain Martin Johnson joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby from Limerick's International Rugby Experience.Riugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs A variety of World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions legends and Irish Rugby stars including Bryan Habana, Francois Pienaar, Jonathan Sexton, Joy Neville, Danielle Waterman, Keith Wood, Paul O’Connell, Jeremy Guscott, Matt Dawson, Sean Fitzpatrick, Martin Johnson, Peter Stringer, Ciara Griffin and Rory Best were among today’s inaugural visitors to the six-storey “Home of Legends”.Inspired by World Rugby’s values of Passion, Discipline, Integrity, Solidarity and Respect, visitors will hear the stories, feel the passion and test their own skills as they move through six, awe-inspiring stages inside the state-of-the-art building. Using leading, custom-made, real-time software coupled with the expert knowledge of Jock Peggie, Head of Education, Laws and Compliance at World Rugby, the interactive experience delivers a truly authentic and exciting reflection of the game, with visitors having hands-on fun every step of the way.Stunning 360-degree views of Limerick city centre ensure that the sixth floor Legends Gallery will be a jaw-dropping end to this unique, interactive, experience. Walk in visitors are welcome from tomorrow morning with tickets available to pre-book from May 15th online at www.internationalrugbyexperience.com.
Former Leinster player James Tracy joined OTB AM to talk about the deep-seated rivalry that exists between Leinster and Munster ahead of their URC face-off at the weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Leinster ahead of their URC semi-final with Munster. The latter give an update on Peter O'Mahony's availability. Gregor Townsend's put speculation regarding his future to bed. And the Worcester Supporters Trust voice Wasps concerns.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pick through Munster's impressive URC Quarter-Final win against Glasgow, preview Saturday's Semi-Final with rivals Leinster, and discuss if making the last four is bonus territory for Munster after a tough start to the season.
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby.(01:00) Ulster's season ends on a whimper(11:00) Player exodus might help with rebuild(13:00) Andy Friend's Indian Summer continues(21:00) Extra sheen by the week for Munster(35:00) Double still on for Leinster(43:00) AIL Final reviewIn association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the awful injury update from Munster ahead of their URC semi-final with Leinster. We hear from Mack Hansen and Pete Wilkins ahead of Connacht's semi-final jaunt to Cape Town. The Women's Sevens squad is named for their fateful weekend in Toulouse. And Montpellier have made a final call on their move for Luke Cowan-Dickie
Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship action which saw Connacht, Leinster and Munster progress to the URC semifinals while Ulster put in a disappointing performance.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Friday's Rugby Daily, we have news of Greg McWilliams' departure as Ireland Women's Head Coach, and details of the new WXV competition. We've team news from Munster and Leinster ahead of their URC quarter-finals tomorrow. And we hear from Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe ahead of the final leg of the Women's Sevens side's attempt at Olympic qualification.
Former Ireland and Munster player Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM with Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon to act as a mediator in their ongoing debate about whether fans from the other provinces should support Leinster in their bid for European glory.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon following his side's win in the Champions Cup semifinal vs. Exeter. He talked about how they're preparing to face Leinster again and explained why they are no longer the underdogs.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of ten players confirmed to be leaving Ulster in the summer. A decent chunk of them will actually start in tomorrow night's URC quarter-final - we have the team news in full for you. Declan Kidney has spoken out about the financial crisis engulfing his London Irish club. And the England Women's team has a new head coach.
Ger and Shane were joined on OTB AM by Off The Ball's resident Connacht man to preview their URC clash with Ulster on Friday Night.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of three Leinster players shortlisted for EPCR Player of the Year. The nominees of TikTok Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship have also been revealed. The Springboks have given an update on Siya Kolisi's availability for the World Cup, while major doubts now hover over a Scotland lock's availability. The sad tale of Worcester enters its final chapter. And tributes paid to a former World Rugby chairman.
Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. (00:40) Greg McWilliams expected to leave - what next for Irish Women's rugby?(17:00) Plenty for Irish provinces to play for on URC quarter-finals weekend. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by legendary South Africa captain Francois Pienaar and former Ireland captain Keith Wood as they attended the launch of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
A variety of World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions legends and Irish Rugby stars including Bryan Habana, Francois Pienaar, Jonathan Sexton, Joy Neville, Danielle Waterman, Keith Wood, Paul O’Connell, Jeremy Guscott, Matt Dawson, Sean FitzPatrick, Martin Johnson, Peter Stringer, Ciara Griffin and Rory Best were among today’s inaugural visitors to the six-storey “Home of Legends”.Inspired by World Rugby’s values of Passion, Discipline, Integrity, Solidarity and Respect, visitors will hear the stories, feel the passion and test their own skills as they move through six, awe-inspiring stages inside the state-of-the-art building. Using leading, custom-made, real-time software coupled with the expert knowledge of Jock Peggie, Head of Education, Laws and Compliance at World Rugby, the interactive experience delivers a truly authentic and exciting reflection of the game, with visitors having hands-on fun every step of the way.Stunning 360-degree views of Limerick city centre ensure that the sixth floor Legends Gallery will be a jaw-dropping end to this unique, interactive, experience. Walk in visitors are welcome from tomorrow morning with tickets available to pre-book from May 15th online at www.internationalrugbyexperience.com.Aisling O'Reilly caught up with some of the rugby legends, including Johnny Sexton, Rory Best, Bryan Habana, Matt Dawson, Paul O'Connell as well as legendary jockey AP McCoy at the launch in Limerick.
On Tuesday's star-studded Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Greg McWilliams' status. We hear from Jonathan Sexton in his groin injury, and we also chat to Paul O'Connell and Bryan Habana. There's mixed news on the injury front for Munster ahead of their URC quarter-final. London Irish's financial problems continue. And a French great is retiring.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs preview the URC Quarter-Final against the Glasgow Warriors this weekend and discuss the lessons that need to be learned from their last outing in Thomand Park. Quinlan & Briggs are also optimistic that some important players could return from injury in time for the clash.
Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan for a look back at Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals wins for Leinster and Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. (01:40) Leinster flourished and Toulouse floundered in Dublin. (27:00) Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle secure another Champions Cup final spot. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Leinster booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a 41-22 victory over Toulouse.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey and travel writer and Golf Weekly co-host Fionn Davenport to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages and beyond on this Sunday morning.The panel will look at Paul Kimmage's latest piece on the state of horse racing, Joe Brolly's thoughts on GAA coverage in 2023 and how Leo Cullen's Blues keep marching on no matter how tough the obstacle in their way.
Former Leinster fly half Andy Dunne joined OTB's Johnny Ward to discuss the Blues booking their spot in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a 41-22 win over Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium. Also, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan speak to Connor Morris as they go in search for that elusive fifth star on the jersey.Rugby on Off The Ball is with Vodafone, main sponsor of the Irish rugby team. We all belong to the Team Of Us.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of both of this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals. We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan on their meeting with Toulouse. We'll have live commentary on Off The Ball on Saturday, with Connor Morris and Andy Dunne at the Aviva. Siya Kolisi is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup. And there's an important new appointment at Munster.
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice assessed how Ireland might be able to get a win vs. Scotland on the last day of the Six Nations and gave her opinion on who might win the battle between France and England at a sold out Twickenham.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Ireland and Munster player Alan Quinlan was in the OTB AM studio to preview the Champions Cup semifinals this weekend and looked at how important it is for Irish rugby that Andrew Goodman wasn't lured to New Zealand.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Ireland's final TikTok Women's Six Nations outing of the season. Plus we hear from head coach Greg McWilliams. There are changes afoot for future World Cup draws. And Connacht have made a pair of loan signings.
Keith Wood joins Nathan Murphy to preview the upcoming Champions Cup semi-finals this weekend.Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Cian Tracey and Fiona Hayes join the Women’s Six Nations Show this week, looking ahead to Ireland’s final round vs Scotland.Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's final TikTok Women's Six Nations date with Scotland. We hear from Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and John McKee from the Ireland camp. Scott Robertson explains his incoming All Blacks coaching staff. And a Scotland great bows out of the game.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a massive injury blow for the reigning world champion Springboks. We hear from Brian O'Driscoll on Leo Cullen's tetchy press conference. Ronan O'Gara provides an update on Jonathan Danty's fitness ahead of La Rochelle's Champions Cup semi-final with Exeter. And Worcester could be back to square one by next week.
Joe Molloy was joined by Brian O'Driscoll to assess where Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Toulouse will be won and lost this weekend. The lads also cast an eye over Ireland's defeat to England in the Women's Six Nations, and how the team can build ahead of their final game against Scotland. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs recognise Keith Earls 200th appearance for Munster and his contribution to the club over the years & discuss Munster's impressive second half performance against the Sharks in Durban last Saturday to earn a draw, but should they have won it?
Former Leinster hooker James Tracy was in studio with Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward to talk about Leinster's upcoming battle with Toulouse and gave his thoughts on the idea that his former province have bought success.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former England captain Sarah Hunter and ex-Scotland wing Megan Gaffney join Kathleen McNamee to mark the 10-year anniversary of Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013. They also discuss their recent retirements, the journey to professional women’s rugby, and what are the next steps the current Irish team can take to push on from their current situation.@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (00:30) Assessing the URC season so far. (06:50) Munster find rejuvenation in successful South African trips. (15:00) Understrength Leinster hammered by brilliant Bulls. (19:05) 'A Test match in all but name, Leinster vs Toulouse could surpass expectations.' (33:00) Jack Conan and rugby's physical demands. (38:00) Big job awaits Ireland to avoid Six Nations' Wooden Spoon. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen speaks in to the assembled media ahead of Leinster's Champions Cup clash with french side Toulouse.@VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Hugo Keenan speaks to the assembled media after Leinster training today.@VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news ahead of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse. We hear from both Leo Cullen and Hugo Keenan. Greg McWilliams on Ireland's tackling deficiencies ahead of their wooden spoon decider. Plus, Luke Cowan-Dickie's had a costly night on the town
Former Ireland player Alison Miller joined OTB AM to discuss Ireland's 48-0 loss to England and examined what would happen if the team does drop to the third tier.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht, Munster and Leinster ahead of their final round of URC fixtures. We hear from Molly Scufil-McCabe and Greg McWilliams going into tomorrow's Women's Six Nations date with England. And an experienced Wales flanker has been forced to retire.
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice talked to Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward about Ireland's showdown with England in the Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle head coach and former Ireland international Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward to discuss how you support a player who is lacking confidence such as Harry Maguire and what Joey Carbery should do to get his Ireland career back on track.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Cameron Hill speaks to La Rochelle's Ultan Dillane & Exeter Chiefs' Sean O'Brien as the former Connacht teammates prepare to square off in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday April 30th. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team for Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations clash with England, and we hear from Greg McWilliams on bridging the gap to the 'big 2' and how Ireland are dealing with negative press. Leinster learn of the man in the middle for their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse. Ulster name their team to face Edinburgh, with some returning internationals. And there's news of a significant coaching switch in France.
Ali Donnelly and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly on the Women's Six Nations Show ahead of Ireland hosting England at Musgrave Park this weekend. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Sam Prendergast: How do you manage such talent? (20:50) Joey Carbery's fall from Ireland contention(33:00) Leinster after Stuart Lancaster: Is Jacques Nienaber the best replacement? In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the England team that will face Ireland at Musgrave Park on Saturday. We hear from Nichola Fryday and Dorothy Wall on the social media backlash around Ireland's disappointing start to the Women's Six Nations. Craig Gilroy is leaving Ulster, and a Scotland hooker is to become a commercial pilot!
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's important win against the Stormers last Saturday in Cape Town, the signing of Sean O'Brien from the Exeter Chiefs & look forward to this weekends clash with the Sharks.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new arrival at Munster, but a crucial absentee for their URC season finale. We hear from Pete Wilkins on the impending arrival of Scott Fardy at Connacht, and their attempts to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup. Toulouse suffer an injury blow ahead of their Champions Cup semi with Leinster. And two Ireland wingers are USA-bound.
UL Bohs, Munster & Ireland coach Niamh Briggs and Bandon Grammar, UCC & Munster's Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly to look at their coaching journeys, pathways currently available and what it is that makes a good coach.#TeamOfUs | @VodaafoneIreland
Ex-Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to deliver his alternate Leinster XV.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:45) Jacques Nienaber appointed: 'Leinster are an elite brand in global rugby'. (10:10) Sam Prendergast announces himself to the world. (22:00) Munster deliver when its needed/Joey Carbery's fall from grace. (34:00) Connacht take a significant step forward. (45:00) Ireland suffer record defeat to Italy; fearsome England are next. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Scott Fardy's return to Irish rugby. England head coach Simon Middleton has warned of another thrashing for Ireland this week in the Women's Six Nations. Ulster have doubts over Tom O'Toole's availability for the URC playoffs. And Rhys Webb looks set to join the Welsh exodus.
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon from South Africa to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship action.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Irish Grand Slam winner Alison Miller joined OTB AM to review Ireland's loss against Italy at the weekend and discussed the root of the problems on the pitch.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the team news for Connacht, Leinster and Munster for this weekend's United Rugby Championship action.There's also further reaction to the Daily Telegraph report on Irish women's rugby, as well as a look ahead to this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy.And Ronan O'Gara offers his assessment on Leinster versus Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals.
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice joined OTB AM to talk about The Telegraph article which called the IRFU an "old boys clubs" and current coach Greg McWilliams' response to it.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM to talk about La Rochelle's season so far and even offered Shane Hannon some bestman advice (kind of...). Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Fiona Tomas joined Richie McCormack to discuss her report in The Telegraph about alleged sexism toward the Irish women's rugby team.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Irish team news ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy.There's also reaction from Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams on an article in the Daily Telegraph which includes criticism of the IRFU's approach to women's rugby.And there's news of James Lowe's new contract at Leinster.
Former Ireland internationals Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O’Reilly ahead of the third weekend of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations Championship where Ireland are on the road to Italy. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Ger, Shane & Adrian discuss the top stories first thing this morning on #OTBAM, as details emerge of scathing comments about women's rugby at an Irish rugby function.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:30) Antoine Dupont and the brilliance of Toulouse. (16:00) Do Leinster have an unfair financial advantage? (42:00) Pressure on Munster in the URC. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a contract extension for Connacht's longest-serving player. We hear from Linda Djougang and Anna McGann ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations game away to Italy. Billy Vunipola's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread, Chris Ashton's retiring, and five Ulster young guns have signed new deals.
Munster & Harlequins legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to weigh in on the conversation on Leinster's spending power following their 55-24 win over Leicester Tigers in the Heineken Champions Cup.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Cameron Hill talks to ex-Connacht & Ireland underage star Brian Moylett about his career, the profound effect that a series of long-term injuries had on his mental health, and how he is helping current players to understand and overcome their anxieties.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan has news of James Ryan and Josh van der Flier's contract extensions. Munster and Leinster have named their travelling squads for South Africa and Connacht have signed an Ireland 7s international.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs look ahead to Munster's crucial game against the Stormers in Cape Town & discuss what improvements need to be made to compete with the reigning URC Champions.
Alan Quinlan is in studio with Ger and Shane on OTB AM to discuss Leinster's unbeaten season so far and his trip to South Africa to report on Munster's upcoming games.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes spoke with Will O'Callaghan after performing commentary duties for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter final victory over Leicester on Good Friday.Cathal Minogue also caught up with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan, as well as Leicester Tiger's Richard Wigglesworth following the match.Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Richie McCormack ahead of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Premiership champions Leicester. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs(0:00) - The benefits of the 7s rugby programme. (06:23) - Leinster ease to victory against Ulster in the Heineken Champions Cup. Lancaster will be missed by Leinster. (21:06) - What do Premiership champions Leicester bring into the quarter-final? Doris picked at openside. Wiese is a bit like Sean O'Brien. (30:14) - I was only ever at 13. Most Irish players only play one position. (36:11) - Ross Byrne needs to be more aggressive to the line. (45:03) - Leinster being the last team standing in the Heineken or Challenge Cup, is it an issue that one province is so dominant?
On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the Leinster team news ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup clash with Leicester. Maro Itoje says players need to do more to combat racism in the game.And Ulster announce three contract extensions.
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement, former Ireland rugby international, David Irwin remembers the 1987 bombings and tells the story of talking to the current Ireland team about Ireland's Call ahead of this year's Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Alan Quinlan has returned from France and is BACK on OTB AM. He told Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about his reunion with Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle and if there's any hope of Leicester stopping Leinster.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Dan Goggin's departure from Munster. Disgraced former FFR president Bernard Laporte could play a role for France at the World Cup. Luther Burrell on English rugby's racism reckoning. Plus, tribues paid to former Springboks head coach.
Ireland legend Keith Wood and the Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy for Wednesday Night Rugby. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's 50 -35 defeat in the Champions Cup round of 16 to the Sharks & Look ahead to two more crucial URC games in South Africa, with the Stormers up first on April 15th.
Ger, Adrian and Shane debate if it's ok for Munster fans to cheer Leicester when they play Leinster this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily we get the details of Jordi Murphy's retirement, as Ulster tie down three other players to new deals. Annaelle Deshaye has learned of her punishment for her red card against Ireland in the Women's Six Nations. And a former Wales wing has revealed he's been diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Matt Williams joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTB AM to preview Leinster's Champions Cup tie this Friday.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. (01:00) Munster "bullied" by Sharks in South Africa. (19:00) Leinster too much for Ulster; Stockdale makes his case.(34:00) Wooden spoon beckons for Ireland. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster - the last Irish team standing in Europe. We also hear from James Lowe and Stuart Lancaster.Rassie Erasmus gives the latest on Nigel Owens reportedly joining the Springboks coaching staff. And Wales are set to lose an impressive young centre for the World Cup.
Cian Tracey joined Ger & Shane on OTB AM to reflect on a mixed weekend of rugby for the Irish Provinces. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Grand Slam winner Alison Miller jointed Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTB AM to reflect of Ireland's hammering at the hands of France at the weekend in the Tik Tok Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, Ulster's Dan McFarland and player of the match Jack Conan spoke with Cathal Minogue after Leinster booked their place in the Champions Cup quarter finals with a 30-15 victory over Ulster in Dublin.Rugby w/ Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of a massive weekend of Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup actions. We hear from all four provinces with Leo Cullen, Rory Sutherland, Duane Vermeulen, Graham Rowntree and Pete Wilkins all offering their thoughts. And it's been a disappointing day for the Ireland Sevens teams in Hong Kong.
Ex-Ireland & Harlequins player Anne Caplice joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Ireland's second Women's Six Nations game against France this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Les Maritimes facing Gloucester in the Champions Cup last-16 this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller joined Richie McCormack to look ahead to Ireland against France in round two of the TikTok Women's Six Nations 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team to face France in the TikTok Women's Six Nations on Saturday.There's also news of a former Ireland international joining the England coaching team.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from the Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Six Nations showdown with France. The Six Nations team of the tournament, and player of the championship have been revealed. The All Blacks have suffered a huge World Cup injury blow. And the latest on London Irish's impending sale.
The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby ahead of this weekend's round of 16 games in the Heineken Champions Cup and Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland soundly beaten by Wales in the TikTok Women's Six Nations. (09:36) - Ireland's women's talent identification has been skewed towards 7s. Trying to play catch-up. (17:48) - Players in the Premiership are getting a better standard of rugby. (21:55) - What to expect from Ireland v Italy. (34:38) - Defeat for Munster ahead of their trip to South Africa. (40:57) - Munster's experience in Europe can be to their advantage. (46:13) - Has Leinster v Ulster captured the imagination?
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pick through Munster's disappointing loss last weekend to the Glasgow Warriors & Look ahead to their European Champions Cup round of 16 tie against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Derek McNamara from REACT Rugby joins Ger & Shane on OTB AM to bring the numbers the players who really excelled in this year's Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to discuss the current state of rugby, and looks ahead to the Champions Cup Round of 16 this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On a busy Rugby Daily today, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations clash with France. We hear from Dorothy Wall and John McKee. There's been a dramatic shake-up to the Women's Sevens coaching staff. John Muldoon is returning to Connacht, we'll hear from Pete Wilkins on that front. There's big changes ahead for the Heineken Champions Cup, as we hear from EPCR chair Dominic McKay. And it's been a busy day at Leicester.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Jonathan Sexton's season being ended by a groin injury. Stuart Hogg has confirmed he's joining Sexton in the retirement home post-World Cup. And a former England international is off to Super Rugby.
Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan recapped the weekend's URC action & reviewed Ireland's Women's Six Nations defeat vs Wales.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Alison Miller joins Joe Molloy to discuss Ireland's 31-5 loss to Wales in their opening game of the 2023 Six Nations.@VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you a preview of this weekend's Women's Six Nations action as Ireland open their campaign away to Wales. There's also team news for the Irish provinces ahead of the weekend's URC games. And Ronan O'Gara reacts to Johnny Sexton's Six Nations points milestone.
Alan Quinlan joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, looking ahead to what we might expect from the Women’s Six Nations, why tomorrow's Glasgow game is of the upmost importance to Munster and also what the current crop of U20s might do in order to break into the Irish senior set up.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ronan O’Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, taking a look back on his reaction to Johnny Sexton breaking his record and whether he should continue to play post World Cup. He also looks at Paul O'Connell's strengths as a coach and Ireland's overall performance in the Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Grand Slam winners Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly on The Women's Six Nations Show ahead of the opening weekend of the Championship where Ireland travel to Wales. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with Wales, which includes a surprising debut in the front row. Connacht have snapped up Argentina livewire Santiago Cordero, we hear from him on his move to Galway. Leo Cullen speaks as Leinster prepare to face the Stormers and their Springboks. And is Anthony Watson joining the English exodus to France?
We’re going to bring you a special sneak peek of last weekend Saturday Panel which was brought to you by Carryout.Grand slam winner Devin Toner, Six Nations Champion Katie Fitzhenry and rugby analyst Brent Pope joined Johnny Ward to discuss the impact Andy Farrell has had since taking over the Ireland job from Joe Schmidt, why it’s so important that he surrounds himself with the right people and why he has the perfect on field lieutenant in Johnny Sexton.You can get the full chat on the OTB Daily or Saturday Panel feeds.It’s all with thanks to Carryout, Ireland largest independent off licence with over 100 stores nationwide and voted Ireland's number one off licence in 2022, now delivering nationwide visit Carryout.ie for more
Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Hugo Keenan on Thursday's Off The Ball! In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Former Ireland captain Ciara Griffin was on OTB AM talking about the Six Nations which kicks off this weekend with Ireland facing Wales. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
OTB AM discussed the impact that Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell had on the Irish team and whether history is being rewritten with Farrell's recent success. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Will O'Callaghan was joined by Keith Wood to reflect on a momentous weekend for Irish rugby on Wednesday Night Rugby. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Freddie Steward's disciplinary hearing regarding that red card against Ireland. We hear from Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and Meabh Deeley ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with Wales. Two more Leinster stars are extending their stays.And two Springboks props are on the move.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined this week by Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou to talk about his enjoyable first few months on Graham Rowntree's coaching ticket, Munster's good run of form, and the Stag's important upcoming fixtures.
Former Armagh footballer & performance psychologist Enda McNulty joins Ger & Johnny on OTB AM this morning to talk about the 2003 All-Ireland final and his encounter with a young St. Mary's outhalf named Jonathan Sexton...Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent joins Ger & Johnny on OTB AM this morning with his Six Nations Team of the Tournament.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was rejoined by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another edition of A Slight Tangent on Off The Ball. (01:00) Joe for the Late Late Show! (06:00) Why Irish people love Andy Farrell so much. (10:00) Johnny Sexton: Portrait of an Irish legend. (25:00) Is Formula 1 all a cod? (32:00) Horse racing and hypocrisy. (37:00) Irish fans are being priced out of sport - it isn't fair.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the start of the Women's Six Nations. We hear from Maeve Óg O'Leary and Niamh Briggs. Scott Robertson speaks after being named the next All Blacks head coach. Connacht have given an update on the fitness of Finlay Bealham, as another western stalwart extends their stay. And Ospreys suffer a double blow with a Champions Cup knockout on the horizon.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to reflect on Ireland's win against England and their Grand Slam success. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Lovely family moments for the Irish players after landing the Grand Slam. Credit for the England defence. (08:00) - “At no point did I feel that we weren’t going to win.” Ireland were drawn into an arm-wrestle with Englan’s kick-chase game. (17:00) - Sexton knew how to keep the team moving forward. It was a comprehensive Grand Slam. Ireland’s tries conceded record shows their strength in defence. (23:00) - Was Freddie Steward’s red card warranted?(30:00) - Saturday felt as much about Johnny Sexton as it was about Ireland. His leadership has had a big impact on the teams he’s played for. (40:00) - I wouldn’t discount Mack Hansen from winning player of the tournament. Andrew Porter has a remarkable work-rate. Sheehan’s great play in the loose. Teams have time to work out Ireland before the World Cup. New Zealand and South Africa always deliver at World Cup. (50:00) - Farrell to coach the Lions in ‘25? Is Paul O’Connell a future Ireland head-coach? Is this the best Irish team ever?
Following Ireland's third ever Grand Slam at the weekend, Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon for a special Performance Rankings.@GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow Catch Off The Ball’s breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for ‘OTB AM’ and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to your podcasts.SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Former England international Ugo Monye joined Ger Gilroy and Adrian Barry on OTB AM to reflect on England's poor Six Nations and look at where the squad can go from here. Catch Off The Ball’s breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for ‘OTB AM’ and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to your podcasts.SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Former Scotland coach Matt Williams was on OTB AM to talk about Ireland's Grand Slam win and examined the dominance of Leinster in the squad.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Richie McCormack and former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham for Monday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and former Leinster, Connacht and Harlequins player Andy Dunne for this week's Monday Night Rugby. Following Ireland's 29-16 defeat of England to secure Grand Slam success on Saturday evening, the lads explored what to make of Ireland's Six Nations and what it will tell us about this team going forward. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's Grand Slam success at the weekend. We hear from Mack Hansen after he was nominated for Six Nations Player of the Championship. There's an update on Freddie Steward's red card, bad news from Leinster regarding injuries, but a more pleasant tone from Munster. And Ian Foster has hinted that Joe Schmidt could follow him out of the All Blacks coaching staff.
James Tracy joined OTB AM to assess Ireland's Grand Slam triumph at the weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Irish rugby player Alison Miller joined Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to analyse Ireland's win vs. England over the weekend. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
Aisling O'Reilly spoke to Andy Dunne after Ireland's 29-16 win over England. @vodafoneie | #TeamOfUs
OTB's Aisling O'Reilly attended the post match press conference where she asked Ireland's Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton about their Grand Slam triumph. @vodafoneie #teamofus
Rugby pundit Brent Pope and Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt joined Johnny Ward immediately after the final whistle as Ireland captured their fourth Grand Slam title and first under Andy Farrell.
Owen Farrell spoke to the press ahead of England's clash against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Ahead of Ireland's Grand Slam decider with England, Ireland's Assistant Coach, Mike Catt spoke to the press.Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Will O'Callaghan was joined by BBC Rugby journalist Chris Jones on Friday's Off The Ball to share the English perspective of Saturday's Six Nations finale with us. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Shane on OTB AM to look ahead to a big Paddy's weekend as Irish hopes of a home Grand Slam edges closer.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and former Ireland international Grace Davitt on The 6 Nations Show.Rugby on OTB with thanks to @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Andy Farrell speaks to the gathered media ahead of Ireland's potential Grand Slam-winning game at home against England.@VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
On a bumper edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for the final round of Six Nations matches. We hear from Andy Farrell as Ireland chase the perfect performance rather than a trophy against England. Warren Gatland says Wales' game away to France is the last Six Nations hurrah for a bunch of his players. And Scott Robertson speaks on his links to the All Blacks job.
On this morning's OTB AM, Dara Smith-Naughton was joined by Ian Keatley to look ahead to Ireland v England in the Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Ireland and Munster rugby player Fiona Hayes joined OTB AM to talk about how Andy Farrell's side might line up vs. England at the weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley and former Leinster and Connacht outhalf Andy Dunne joined Joe Molloy to discuss the prospect of an Irish Grand Slam against England on St Patrick's Day weekend.🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's make-or-break date with England. Jonathan Sexton talks about his final ever Six Nations outing, and Peter O'Mahony has high praise for his captain.Munster announce plans for a new Centre of Excellence in Limerick. And could Scotland double their number of Tuipulotus?
Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood & 2003 World Cup winner Matt Dawson join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side gear up for a Grand Slam decider in Dublin on Saturday evening.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to analyse Ireland's win over Scotland in the Six Nations and to look ahead to Saturday's tilt at a Grand Slam against England. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Mack Hansen’s comments about England, why he was top-class against Scotland. (07:00) - Ireland dealing with injuries during the game at Murrayfield. Ireland have the best defence in the world right now. (12:00) - Ireland team has different gears and are able to roll with the punches. Fast ruck ball is helping to wear the opposition down. The template has come from the Leinster model. (22:00) - Duhan van der Merwe needed to make the offload to Finn Russell. I’d have wanted more from Hogg on the Hansen try. (37:40) - Ireland staying calm despite the injuries, England’s soul searching after being hammered by France. (44:44) - England have to stick with Marcus Smith.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the Grand Slam decider with England. We hear from Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong on Saturday's make-or-break test. Andy Goode has an interesting theory on Billy Vunipola's England absence. Connacht have signed an Ireland Sevens star. And the period anxiety has led to an important change to the Ireland women's kit.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pick through the madness at Murrayfield last weekend, Andy Farrell's calmness under pressure & Briggs discusses the Irish Women's preparation for their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday week.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
REACT Rugby's Derek McNamara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to go through the numbers behind Ireland's 22-7 victory over Scotland in MurrayfieldCatch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle head coach & 2009 Grand Slam winner Ronan O'Gara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland host the English this weekend with a Grand Slam (and ROG's Six Nations points record) on the line.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ex-Scotland coach Matt Williams joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to run through the state of England after they suffered their heaviest home defeat of all time in the 53-10 drubbing at the hands of France.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by former Ireland international Gordon D'Arcy and journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor for Monday Night Rugby. After Ireland defeated Scotland and teed up a shot at the Grand Slam next weekend, the lads examined one of Irish rugby's most unforgettable days in Murrayfield. On a disastrous weekend for English rugby the lads also explored how France managed to rack up a 53-10 victory, and Italy's inability to defeat Wales in Rome on Saturday afternoon. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that meaty injury update from the Ireland camp after yesterday's bruising win over Scotland. England have concerns of their own - beyond grim performances - ahead of their trip to Dublin. World Rugby's said where it wants amateur tackling to happen. And the Lions tour to Australia is taking shape.
Tom English joined Ger, Shane & Kenny on OTB AM to reflect on Ireland's win over Scotland in the Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Leinster and Ireland second row Mike McCarthy joins Aisling O'Reilly to discuss Ireland's victory over Scotland in the Six Nations.
Cian Healy speaks to Aisling O'Reilly after he played hooker for Ireland in their 22-7 victory over Scotland in the Six Nations.
Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton talk to the gathered media after Ireland's win during the Six Nations against Scotland.
Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and former Ireland captain Michelle Claffey on The 6 Nations Show.Rugby on OTB with thanks to @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Sunday's Triple Crown showdown between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield. Plus, we hear from Andy Farrell & Gregor Townsend. Connacht have a new Irish-qualified signing. Joe Schmidt's considering a punt for the All Blacks job. Plus, Ireland and Lions legend Niall Brophy has passed away.
Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM ahead of Ireland's clash against Scotland this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM ahead of the return of the Six Nations and Ireland's clash against Scotland on Sunday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlowAny questions, just shout and I'll pop down to you. I'll sort the full pod and the Scotland preview.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for the Saturday Six Nations fixtures. We hear from Jonathan Sexton on coaching plans (or lack thereof) and Iain Henderson on the Scottish pack. Warren Gatland opens up on the split in the Wales squad. And Edinburgh have a new head coach.
Ireland and Munster back-row Peter O'Mahony joined Nathan Murphy ahead of Sunday's crucial Six Nations match at Scotland.Aviva Ireland and their ambassador Peter O’Mahony are launching Aviva Ireland’s ‘The Best Seat in the House’. As part of the campaign, Aviva is giving one lucky Irish sports fan the chance to win a VIP experience for two people to every game at Aviva Stadium from now until July 2023. To enter, visit aviva.ie/bestseatinthehouse. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Ger & Shane are back on #OTBAM, as the excitement builds for Ireland’s trip to Murrayfield this Sunday.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Toronto Arrows player Conán O'Donnell joins Cameron Hill on #OTBAM to talk about his latest port of call in a career that has already seen him play for Connacht, Japanese side Sunwolves, and New Zealand Super Rugby outfit Highlanders.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Fiona Hayes and Ruaidhri O’Connor joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby ahead of the penultimate weekend of games in this year's Six Nations. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an IRFU consultation which could reduce tackling height in the community and underage games. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Ronan Kelleher ahead of Ireland's Six Nations trip to Scotland. And could Nigel Owens be on the Springboks staff at the World Cup? We hear from Rassie Erasmus.
Ronan Kelleher and Josh van der Flier talk to the gathered media ahead of Ireland's game against Scotland in the Six Nations this weekend.
REACT Rugby's Derek McNamara joins Shane & Johnny to give a statistical hit ahead of Ireland's crunch clash with the Scots in Murrayfield on Sunday.@GilletteVideosUK | #EffortlessFlow
Former Ireland backrow Sean O'Brien joins Shane and Johnny on OTBAM to discuss Ireland's progress in the Six Nations this year, comparing the Irish and Scottish packs and chat about the upcoming Ireland vs England Legends game. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new call-ups and fresh cuts to the Ireland squad ahead of their Triple Crown showdown with Scotland. Ardie Savea has been punished for his throat-slitting gesture. And an Ospreys director pours gallons of cold water on Ealing merger talk.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs breakdown a questionable match against the Scarlets, the positives & negatives and what lies ahead for Ireland in Scotland.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Joe Molloy was joined by BBC journalist Tom English on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. Ahead of Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash in Edinburgh this weekend, Tom brought us up to speed with why this Six Nations has also been one to remember so far for Scotland. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Scotland lock who'll miss Sunday's Triple Crown decider with Ireland through suspension. Italy star Ange Capuozzo has seen his Six Nations ended by their defeat to Ireland. And that Ealing-Ospreys merger looks to be on the cards.
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan was in the OTB AM studio to talk about the weekend's United Rugby Championship action with all four provinces winning.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Leinster, Connacht and Ulster ahead of their URC games tomorrow. Wales supporters are given a stark warning about governance reforms. And Ardie Savea has been a bold boy.
Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM to chat about the mentality driving the Irish team and their focus ahead of the Scotland game. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp after today's open session at the Aviva. We hear from Paul O'Connell and Robbie Henshaw. RG Snyman's Munster return has been confirmed, but a senior player is leaving the province with immediate effect. The Welsh exodus to France looks set to continue.And Sam Cane speaks out on the mess around the All Blacks head coach's job.
Andy Dunne and Gerry Thornley were alongside Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland's win against an impressive Italy. Ross Byrne increasingly taking the ball to the line. Conor Murray can play at high-tempo. (16:07) - Why it can feel like a matador if the ball to an out-half is not quick from the ruck. Ryan Baird has won the genetic lottery in life. (29:13) - AIL games being scheduled at the same time as Italy v Italy, role of the club game in developing players. (41:20) - France don't look the same team as last season. Scotland look like Ireland's main foes this season.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ian Foster's departure as All Blacks head coach. We hear from Denis Leamy and Fineen Wycherley regarding RG Snyman's comeback.Cardiff Rugby explain their financial peril. Keith Wood pays tribute to Brian O'Brien and Tom Tierney. And there's a new face in the Italian squad.
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on Ireland's 34-20 win in Italy in the Six Nations, as attention turns to next weekend's trip to Murrayfield to face Scotland.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
It's been a difficult weekend for all involved in Munster Rugby with the passing of Tom Tierney, Quinny and Niamh pay tribute on this week's pod.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland squad named ahead of the first Women's Six Nations test with Wales. A women's Lions team is soon to become a reality. Steve Borthwick explains his dropping of Marcus Smith. And the father of Anthony Jelonch lashes out at the France staff.
Ireland rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to chat about Ireland's win at a 'brilliant' Italy, Andy Farrell's options in midfield, and how hard it is to face unpredictable out-halves. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland's win in Rome and how their mindset has evolved. (7:25) - Ireland need to be brave at the World Cup. (13:52) - Improving Italy. (24:01) - Facing unpredictable 10s. (39:14) - Assessing Scotland. France not impressing.
REACT Rugby's Derek McNamara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to explain the numbers behind Ireland's 34-20 victory over Italy in the Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland stand-in captain James Ryan joins Joe Molloy to discuss his role in Andy Farrell's attack, how his health is putting him in great form and the speech he gave to his teammates about the history of the Ireland rugby team.James Ryan, Irish Rugby International and ambassador for the ALDI Play Rugby Sticker campaign joins us today to talk about the national programme that’s encouraging primary schools across Ireland to enter the sticker competition for a chance to win a sports facility makeover worth €50,000. To date, more than 30 primary schools have shared €500,000 in ALDI funding through the ALDI Play Rugby sticker competition, with a further €100,000 set to be distributed this year. As well as that, you can also spend €25 at ALDI stores nationwide for a chance to win your weekly shop and tickets to highly anticipated Ireland v England match in the Aviva Stadium on 18th March. For more info, see aldi.ie/playrugby
Former Leinster and Ulster coach, Matt Williams and Six Nations winner Fiona Hayes join OTB's Joe Molloy to look back at what has been a successful Six Nations championship so far for Ireland and discuss the red card drama in Paris between Scotland and France.In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you injury news and reaction from Ireland's win in Rome. We hear from Gregor Townsend on the task of facing Ireland on Sunday-week. Plus, the Six Nations is over for Ange Capuozzo and Anthony Jelonch.
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to discuss the weekend's Six Nations action and the passing of his former teammate Tom Tierney.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ex-Connacht & Ireland international Alison Miller joins OTB’s Joe Molloy to look back on Ireland’s win over Italy in Rome and ask if it was the kind of stress test that Andy Farrell’s men needed in preparation for a Grand Slam push. They also looked at the action packed clash between Scotland and France in Paris.In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
After Ireland secured a bonus point victory over Italy in the Stadio Olimpico, Aisling O'Reilly brings you all of the reaction from key players, Ireland's head coach and stand-in captain, as well as Italy's head coach.[00:37.220] Ireland stand-in captain James Ryan[02:21.026] Ireland head coach Andy Farrell[03:30.183] Italy head coach Kieran Crowley[06:54.463] Ireland scrumhalf Craig Casey[09:03.320] Ireland utility forward Ryan BairdRugby on Off The Ball is brought to you in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Ger Gilroy was joined by OTB's Aisling O'Reilly live from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome with news out of the Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. Ger was then joined on the phone by former Ireland international Fiona Hayes who spoke to us about the tragically departed Tom Tierney. A former Ireland international and Munster scrum-half, Tom memorably coached the Ireland women's team to Grand Slam success in 2015. As a player on that team, and now as a coach who has worked alongside Tierney, Fiona paid tribute to Tom after his most untimely passing. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a late change to the Ireland team to play Italy. Irish rugby is rocked by the sudden death of Tom Tierney. France and Scotland name their teams for Sunday, and all is still not rosy in the Welsh garden.
Adrian Barry & Colm Boohig were joined by Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM ahead of Italy v Ireland in the Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt and former Ireland captain Keith Wood joined Nathan Murphy to look ahead to the third round of games in the Six Nations this weekend. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland and Italy teams for Saturday's Six Nations date in Rome, and we hear from Andy Farrell. Warren Gatland makes sweeping changes for Wales, after peace breaks out in the principality. And could a senior Ireland international be off to France after the World Cup?
Retired rugby player James Tracy talks to Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward in studio to preview Ireland v Italy and analyse the team expected to play.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. They discussed the maturing James Ryan ahead of captaining Ireland against Italy in Rome, Wales and England going ahead this weekend and Connacht's appointment of Pete Wilkins. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on the Wales - England situation.We hear from stand-in captain James Ryan and Mack Hansen ahead of Saturday's trip to Rome in the Six Nations. And a Connacht stalwart has extended his stay at the Sportsground.
Founder of React Rugby Derek McNamara talks to OTB’s Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about the stats behind Ireland’s Six Nations performances so far and what they can expect from Italy this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
It was another win for the Munstermen, but against a mentally weakened Ospreys. Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have all the analysis on this week's episode of The Red 78!Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a head coach appointment at Connacht. We hear from Ross Byrne and Dan Sheehan ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy. Warren Gatland gives his side of the contract impasse in Wales, and his hopes for Saturday. A couple of big names miss out on England's visit to Cardiff. And a big name joins Stuart Lancaster at Racing.
Ex-Connacht & Ireland international Alison Miller joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland head to Rome this weekend for their Six Nations clash with Italy.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones to discuss the ongoing issues dominating the Welsh Rugby landscape. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a refreshed Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations trip to Rome. Peter O'Mahony is the latest old stager to commit to club and country. And Jeremy Davidson has returned to coaching in France.
Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss the weekend's URC and looks ahead to the return of Six Nations action.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Connacht and Leinster's respective outings in the URC. Dragons centre Jack Dixon speaks out on the uncertainty engulfing Welsh rugby. Alan Quinlan has his say on Munster's latest signing
Alan Quinlan broke down the squad he would send to the Rugby World Cup on current form. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Irish defence coach Simon Easterby on Tadhg Beirne's ankle injury.We also bring you news of Irish scrum-half Kathryn Dane, who has revealed she suffered a brain haemorrhage at team training three months ago.And we have team news ahead of Munster and Ulster's matches in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow.
Ex-Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to give his take on Ireland's front row depth as the Men in Green stay on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by former rugby professional Andrew Dunne and Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley on Wednesday Night Rugby! (01:00) Tickets, sky-cam & no songs to sing - thoughts from Saturday's game. (14:00) Ireland 32-19 France: How the game was won. (39:00) Hugo Keenan signs his first central contract. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Hugo Keenan's contract extension. We get the latest on the potential for strike action among Welsh players. Uini Atonio has gotten off lightly from his tackle on Rob Herring. And Ronan O'Gara has escaped another ban in France.
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM to give his thoughts Ireland's 32-19 win over France in a Six Nations thriller.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to break down the second weekend of games in the Six Nations, including a first victory for Andy Farrell's side against France in four years. (0:00) - Visiting the Ireland camp last week.(09:02) - Absorbing contest between Ireland and France. (20:31) - The variety in the Irish attack and how they're hard to stop. (26:22) - Sexton's incredible rugby IQ. (33:00) - Which World Cup team should Ireland fear?(39:32) - Is Owen Farrell still the man for England? Could Ford come back in?🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Andy Friend says a new Connacht head coach is 'imminent', provinces prepare for return to URC action and Brian O'Driscoll reacts to Ireland's massive win over France.
REACT Rugby's Derek McNamara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to bring the full stats and main findings from Ireland's thrilling 32-19 win over France in the Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
It was a big weekend for Ireland, so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have a full breakdown of how our Munstermen fared, as well as all that's to come when The Ospreys arrive into Thomond on Friday night...Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Joe was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and former Munster and Leinster player Liam Toland on Monday Night Rugby. Following Ireland's 32-19 defeat of France on Saturday, the lads considered where both teams are headed with the World Cup in mind later this year. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp after Saturday's win over France, and it's not good from Tadhg Beirne's perspective. Uini Atonio's been cited for his challenge on Rob Herring. There's more good noises from Munster regarding RG Snyman. And bad news for the English Championship leaders.
Resident OTB AM rugby pundit Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward to discuss Ireland's 32-19 win over France in the Six Nations. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland rugby legend Ronan O'Gara joins Joe Molloy to discuss Ireland's huge Six Nations victory over France, Ross Byrne as Ireland's new backup out-half and the ever-improving Garry Ringrose.@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Six Nations winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joined OTB's Joe Molloy to look back on yesterday's big win over France. They discussed if this is the start of a glorious year, why the depth chart is so bountiful and Antonio's tackle.@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Former Leinster and Connacht flyhalf Andy Dunne spoke with Stephen Doyle following Ireland's 32-19 victory over France in the #GuinnessSixNations to keep their hopes of a #GrandSlam alive.Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest update on Conor Murray's involvement in Saturday's Six Nations test with France. We hear from John Fogarty on battling the heft of the French pack. Plus, Steve Borthwick explains breaking up the Farrell/Smith axis with England
Author of 'Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby' Peter Bills joined Ger Gilroy to discuss his book all about the history, passion, and vibrance of French rugby ahead of the World Cup at the end of this year.Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM for his final thoughts ahead of Ireland's massive game against France in the Six Nations on Saturday.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's meeting with France. There's major upheaval in the Wales camp following their defeat to Ireland. And the latest on the sorry situation at what were the Worcester Warriors.
Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt and The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor are with Nathan Murphy for The Six Nations Show. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Matt Williams joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM as Ireland take on France in a seismic Six Nations showdown at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
We've no Munster action, but a lot of Ireland talk on all levels to discuss on this week's episode of The Red 78!Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Gerry Thornley and Andy Dunne joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby were the lads were bullish about Ireland's chances against France. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ross Byrne's Irish revival.(10:05) - Ireland's comfortable afternoon in Cardiff. Silencing the crowd. (18:09) - Structured creativity under Andy Farrell. (30:08) - What can we expect between Ireland and France. (42:00) England don't look great.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, we have early team news from the French camp as Jonathan Sexton responds to Romain Ntamack's 'favourites' comments. There's awful news from Munster regarding Andrew Conway's fitness.Steve Borthwick has made some surprising changes to his England squad. And Brodie Retallick is to have a former Ulster player as a teammate next year.
Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon catch up with statistician Derek McNamara about the opening weekend of the Six Nations.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to look back at the opening weekend of this year's Six Nations Championship. 🏉 on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - "I've played against eight of that Welsh team and I've been retired for nine years."(7:43) - Ireland continuing to move in the right direction, praise for Keenan and Doris. (23:35) - Ringrose's explosiveness. (27:57) - Ireland v France preview. French under-par in Rome. (36:00) - Sexton's nerves, Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup.
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you updates from James Lowe and Dave Kilcoyne as they discussed injuries, improvements required from the Wales win and what Andy Farrell means by 'personality'. There's an update on the France squad ahead of their trip to Dublin, with two uncapped players added. Plus, an All Blacks duo have chosen Toyota.
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Ireland kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a thumping 34-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Irish internationals Keith Wood and Fiona Hayes joined Richie McCormack on this evening's edition of Monday Night rugby, reviewing the opening round of the Six Nations action.Rugby with Off The Ball in association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
OTB’s Will O’Callaghan is joined by rugby analyst Brent Pope to look back on Ireland’s successful opener in the Six Nations as they came away from Cardiff with a 34-10 win over Wales on week one. They’ll discuss areas where Ireland can improve, Conor Murray’s performance having been called up last minute and why there are tougher tests down the road.@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Leinster and Ireland legend Gordon D'Arcy joined Aisling O'Reilly live from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff after Ireland ended their 10-year search for a victory in Wales.Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs | #WALvIRE
OTB's John Duggan was joined by Rugby World Cup winner with England Neil Back to preview his country's chances in this year's tournament as they open their campaign at home to Scotland this afternoon.The former backrow also described why he's taken part in tests that aim to make the game safer and gave us the outsider's perspective on Ireland's team and whether we can go all the way.@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Paul O'Connell after Ireland's captains run in Cardiff. France have handed out a debut cap as they begin the defence of the Grand Slam. And a Wallabies legend bows out.
Ger Gilroy was joined by BBC rugby correspondent Chris Jones ahead of Ireland's opening Six Nations clash with Wales this weekend. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Shane to talk through the Ireland XV and bench depth ahead of the Six Nation's opener against Wales.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM to share his own Cardiff memories as Ireland head to Wales for the Six Nations opener.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
BBC's Lauren Jenkins joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM for the Welsh perspective with Ireland coming to town for the opening Six Nations game.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you updates on Tadhg Furlong's fitness, as he's omitted from the Ireland squad to face Wales. Plus, Andy Farrell on Ross Byrne and the road to the World Cup. We hear from Steve Borthwick and Gregor Townsend as they drop Manu Tuilagi and Ali Price respectively. Plus, the FFR have a replacement at last for Bernard Laporte
Billy Holland and Grace Davitt joined Nathan Murphy on the Six Nations Show ahead of Ireland kicking off their campaign away to Wales on Saturday. There's also a Calcutta Cup clash between England and Scotland on Saturday evening before France begin the defence of their title at Italy on Sunday afternoon. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alison Miller joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning to preview Ireland's opening Six Nations match versus Wales this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Leinster and Ulster coach, Matt Williams, and the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey were alongside Mick McCarthy for Wednesday Night Rugby as the build-up continues to the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Where Ireland are at. McCloskey to start at 12? Osborne's time will come. (20:41) - Back-row, bench options, Muirray or Casey?(27:46) - Sympathy for Pivac, Wales will give a Gatland response.(42:31) - Scotland will have no fear of England. England needed a new breath of life.(52:00) - France began World Cup planning in 2016).
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a radical shift for the IRFU's Committee. Jonathan Sexton responds to Warren Gatlands Lions and 'free hit' comments. Ronan O'Gara is in bother with the French authorities for the umpteenth time. And Worcester have new owners.
Ireland legend Keith Wood & Wales icon Tom Shanklin join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to preview the opening game of the 2023 Six Nations Championship, as Andy Farrell's side heads to Cardiff with Warren Gatland back on the Welsh rugby throne...Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs are back for this week's episode of the Red 78 with a spring in their steps after an excellent block of recent fixtures.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of John Ryan's impending third spell at Munster. Warren Gatland explains his Wales selection to face Ireland in the Six Nations. Eddie Jones has a firm warning for Wallabies opponents. And an Italian legend is hanging up his boots (almost definitely this time)
Analyst Derek McNamara talks to Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about the metrics behind the Six Nations teams, outlining their strengths and weaknesses.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Ireland centre Gordan D'Arcy joined Adrian Barry on Monday Night Rugby to look at Ireland's chances ahead of the Six Nations which starts at the weekend.They discussed the centre situation, why Wales might be back to their best under Gatland and why mental tricks are needed to keep yourself on top of your game.In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Ronan Kelleher's injury woe is an opportunity for an uncapped Ulster front row. England and France have more injury concerns ahead of their Six Nations openers. The WRU speak out as they try to win back confidence in the union after sexism scandal. Plus, a former All Black hopes his coming out as gay can help others.
Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by Alan Quinlan for Monday’s OTBAM to give you your daily dose of rugby punditry.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Former Grand Slam winner Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's John Duggan to discuss his favourite memories of the Six Nations including THAT hattrick against France, watching Stephen Jones penalty miss in 2009 and saying goodbye against Italy in 2014.The former Ireland captain also cast his eye on this year's tournament and gave his opinion on who needs the victory with the World Cup just on the horizon
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney looks ahead to tonight's URC meeting of Ulster and the DHL Stormers. There's also Connacht, Leinster and Munster team news ahead of the weekend action. And it's the 50th anniversary of arguably rugby's best-ever try.
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM to talk how his role in coaching has changed since he began his post-playing career 10 years ago.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ulster's URC meeting with the DHL Stormers. Ian Costello has a new wide-ranging job at Munster. Bernard Laporte's nominee to replace him as French Rugby Federation president has been rejected.
Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes and The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Richie McCormack for Wednesday Night Rugby. (0:00 - 17:49) Bundee Aki's future and lack of game time pre Six Nations. McCloskey and Osbourne's form. (17:49 - 26:28) 'Outstanding' John Ryan still a World Cup option, Joey Carbery's performance against Toulouse, (26:28 - 36:34) Ross Byrne is in favour with the Irish coaching team, home comforts for Leinster in Europe.(36:34 - end) Munster retain their women's inter-pro crown. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you news of more positive contract news for Connacht, England's injury crisis deepens ahead of Six Nations and Iain Henderson reflects on New Zealand heartbreak.
La Rochelle and Ireland U-20's international, Ike Anagu joined Ger and Shane to talk about playing for Ronan O'Gara and his decision to play for Ireland ahead of South Africa.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland and Leinster hooker sat down with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the return of ALDI’s Play Rugby Sticker Competition. It gives every primary school in the country the opportunity to win a €50,000 sports facility makeover by collecting ALDI’s Rugby stickers when they spend €25 or more in their local ALDI store.🏉 on OTB is with thanks to Vodafone.
Ireland and Ulster hooker Rob Herring spoke to Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the return of ALDI’s Play Rugby Sticker Competition. It gives every primary school in the country the opportunity to win a €50,000 sports facility makeover by collecting ALDI’s Rugby stickers when they spend €25 or more in their local ALDI store.🏉 on OTB is with thanks to Vodafone.
Iain Henderson sat down with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the return of ALDI’s Play Rugby Sticker Competition. It gives every primary school in the country the opportunity to win a €50,000 sports facility makeover by collecting ALDI’s Rugby stickers when they spend €25 or more in their local ALDI store.🏉 on OTB is with thanks to Vodafone.
It was a winning weekend for Niamh and her women's team as they took home the inter-pro title! Meanwhile, the men had a more difficult task against a big Toulouse side in France!Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Richie McCormack was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Matt Williams on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (03:00) Champions Cup's credibility in doubt owing to structural changes. (11:00) Ulster stop the rot; John Cooney's off to Scotland. (24:00) 'I found it hard watching Carbery play - he was trying so hard.'(34:00) Questions facing Andy Farrell ahead of the Six Nations. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Munster coach Niamh Briggs joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Munster capped their Interprovincial Series win with a 50-24 victory over Connacht on Saturday.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after a mixed weekend for the Irish sides in the weekend's European action.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Cameron Hill sat down for a chat with Irish rugby star, Robbie Henshaw.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Fergus McFadden joins Dave McIntyre after Munster earn a bonus point against Toulouse in France. McFadden touches on Munster's exciting future, the impact of the new coaching staff and Joey Carbery's response to being dropped by Ireland.With Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Ulster headcoach Dan McFarland and players Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Nathan Doak speak to OTB's Aisling O'Reilly after their 22-11 win over Sale yesterday at the Kingspan Stadium which saw them into the last 16 of the Champions Cup.Rugby with Off The Ball is brought to you by Vodafone Ireland, #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the team news ahead of this week's European and Women's Interpro action. Bundee Aki and Keith Earls remain out in the cold. Ulster hand a first start to an Academy hooker as they look to secure a last-16 spot. We hear from Leo Cullen and Jean Kleyn. Plus, the latest on Kurtley Beale.
Former Irish international Alan Quinlan speaks to Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon about the latest Irish squad selection as well as previewing the chances of the provinces this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on the show this morning to react to the latest announcement of the Six Nations Irish rugby squad.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The Irish Independent’s Ruaidhri O’Connor joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the squad named by Andy Farrell for the start of the Six Nations. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Andy Farrell's Ireland Six Nations squad. Jack O'Donoghue is off to tackle school. Another Connacht player has signed a contract extension at the Sportsground.And Ronan O'Gara's favourite sparring partner has a new job.
Former Munster, Connacht & Ireland fly-half Ian Keatley joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM to react as Andy Farrell announces his Ireland squad for the 2023 Six NationsCatch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Will O'Callaghan was joined by Andrew Dunne and Gerry Thornley for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ireland's Six Nations squad: Should we expect any surprises? (10:00) The sorry decline of Jacob Stockdale. (22:00) What's going on with Bundee Aki at Connacht? (29:00) Australia look to Eddie Jones for short-term relief. (41:00) Ben Healy's all ready to go for Scotland. (46:00) Heineken Champions Cup preview. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, there's more positive news regarding RG Snyman at Munster. Another Connacht player has committed their future to the province. The Ireland u20 and France Six Nations squads have been revealed.
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM for his thoughts on Eddie Jones back as the Wallabies head coach, while Andy Farrell puts the finishing touches on his Ireland Six Nations squad.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
We're changing things up slightly this week and getting some thoughts from the most important piece of the Munster family - the fans! MRSC member Ray O'Brien joins Quinny and Niamh to give us a view from the stands and then dive into what was an excellent weekend for both Munster senior sides.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
BBC Sport journalist Tom English joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss what prospects face Munster's Ben Healy who was named in the Scotland squad on Tuesday, and who will join Edinburgh at the end of the season.Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Will O'Callaghan was joined by neurosurgeon Dr. Philip O'Halloran to discuss his pioneering work on the effectiveness of rugby headgear In reducing brain injuries. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On a bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Gregor Townsend's verdict on his new Scotland call-up, Ben Healy. Wales have a new captain for the Six Nations, while France players continue to drop like flies. Connacht provide an update on Bundee Aki's future, as they tie down another senior player. Ulster will have a new Chief back-rower next season. And Jared Payne is plotting the Heineken Champions Cup downfall of his former side.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and the background to - Eddie Jones' appointment as Australia head coach. Connacht announce one contract extension, but could a senior player be heading out?Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad. Plus, the IRFU release the findings of a survey regarding mid-match drinks during international matches at the Aviva.
Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Eddie Jones is back! Have Australia made the right call?(11:00) Munster's faith in youth is being rewarded. (28:00) Brilliant Leinster and the battle against complacency. (35:00) What's going on with Bundee Aki? (40:00) Ulster's ongoing misery. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
It was a good weekend for all the provinces bar Ulster and Alan Quinlan was in the #OTBAM studio to look back at the action.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Ronan O'Gara joined Kerry coach Mike Quirke on Ep. 7 of his coaching podcast - just search for The Mike Quirke Podcast to find the other episodes.From Munster to France, to New Zealand and back now as coach of LaRochelle, O’Gara talks with great honestly and openness about his experiences and lessons learned from the many different professional coaching environments he’s been a part of.(3.30) – A confidence player(11.11) – Good people make better players(17.00) – Consistent buy-in(24.24) – The importance of fun(35.07) – Developing personal relationshipsSimilar to season 1, I've set up this podcast with a dual purpose in mind, firstly to provide some thoughtful debate for coaches, but I've also linked up with Recovery Haven in Tralee, who provide free cancer support services for the people of Kerry and beyond.If you found some value in the podcast, it would be great if you could donate any amount, no matter how small to Recovery Haven through the link here: https://bit.ly/3tfsxWw If you enjoyed this episode, click on the like button, share, leave a review and follow the podcast.My thanks also to PST Sport for their support with this project. Go to pstsport.com for world class delivery of all your artificial grass pitch needs. Thanks for listening.
Aisling O'Reilly caught up with Munster head coach Graham Rowntree as well as European debutant Roman Salanoa after their narrow 27-23 victory over Northampton Saints in Thomond Park.She also caught up with the Saints' Director of Rugby Phil Dowson and captain Lewis Ludlam as Munster moved into their top four of their Heineken Champions Cup group.Rugby on Off The Ball, brought to you by Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Former Leinster and Connacht outhalf Andy Dunne joined Dave McIntyre following their commentary duties to dissect just how good this Leinster side is after they romped home to a 49-14 victory over a fully-loaded Gloucester side.Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news ahead of this weekend's European action and the Women's Interprovincial Championship encounters. Where's Conor Murray? That's the main takeaway from Munster's selection to face Northampton. Cian Healy will reach a significant landmark at Kingsholm. Ian Madigan is back from injury as Ulster seek an upset win away to La Rochelle. And Mack Hansen has a change of scenery in Connacht's Challenge Cup meeting with Brive.
La Rochelle head coach and Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara joined OTBAM this morning to talk about his media policies, whether or not he tried to persuade Brian O'Driscoll to join Munster back in the day and look back over his side's win over Toulouse. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another doping scandal at schools level in South Africa. The Six Nations is to get the 'Drive To Survive' treatment. Warren Gatland has replenished his Wales backroom staff.
Former Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball. (0:00-13:39) - Owen Farrell's suspension, changes in how high tackles are being punished. (13:39-18:06) - Giving references for teammates at disciplinary hearings.(18:06-22:35) - Beyond a World Cup quarter-final would be a bonus for England. (22:35-33:35) - Heineken Champions Cup preview. (33:35-36:38) - Ben Healy's move to Edinburgh. (36:38-end) - ROG tried to get me to sign for Munster in '06. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #Team OfUs
The BBC's Chris Jones joined OTB AM to talk through Owen Farrell's latest citation for tackling. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by Irish rugby legends Keith Wood and Gordon D'Arcy for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Owen Farrell, 'tackle school' and rugby bans.(17:00) Munster open up to the media. (23:00) Players hoping to break in Andy Farrell's Ireland plans. (37:00) HCC preview: Gloucester-Leinster; Munster-Northampton; La Rochelle-UlsterRugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down that Owen Farrell ban. Fabien Galthié's made a decision on his France future at last, but there's further injury news for him ahead of the Six Nations.
Former Ireland international Alison Miller was on OTB AM giving her picks for Ireland's Six Nation's backline. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have all the latest from the world of Munster Rugby on episode 53 of the Red 78.Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on those Malcolm Marx links to Munster. There's bad news upon bad news for Ulster. We hear from Jenny Murphy ahead of Leinster's Women's Interprovincial Championship meeting with Munster. Plus England, Wales and Italy suffer injury blows ahead of the Six Nations.
Joe Molloy was joined on Monday Night Rugby by Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O'Connor and former Ireland international, and current Munster coach Fiona Hayes. (00:00-07:30) Munster crush Lions(07:30-21:00) Rowntree v Kimmage, Rugby's concussion problem, Munster's media relationship(21:00-23:00) Connacht sink Sharks (23:00-32:00) Leinster home and hosed, Ross Byrne for Ireland, Furlong is crucial to Ireland (32:00-38:00) Ulster problems, 'confidence is shot'(38:00-45:00) Owen Farrell tackle, speeding the game up, 'length of time in the stadium is crazy' (45:00-53:00) Women's inter-pros, 'great advertisement for women's rugby' Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, there's heartening news regarding Jonathan Sexton and the Six Nations.Owen Farrell's Six Nations could be delayed, however. Dave Rennie has his say on the Eddie Jones links to Australia. Plus, a bizarre story involving Faf de Klerk. Or not.
Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to review another weekend of rugby as the final rounds of the pool stages in Europe draw closer.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack has a geansaí-load of team news ahead of Saturday's URC fixtures, and we hear from Pete Wilkins and Jack Conan. A former All Black has joined England's coaching staff. And Bernard Laporte has hand-picked his replacement for FFR president.
Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon of OTB AM were joined by Munster and Ireland legends, Ronan O’Gara and Alan Quinlan.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
In your Thursday Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Munster team to face the Emirates Lions. There's details of Jurie Roux's resignation from SA Rugby. Cheslin Kolbe is sticking with Toulon. And a Challenge Cup fixture next month will make history.
Following the news of Ben Healy moving to Scotland, Cameron Hill takes us through the Irish player plying their trade abroad.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster, Connacht and Harlequins player Andy Dunne to on Wednesday Night Rugby. (02:00) Munster's Ben Healy is on his way to Edinburgh (and the Scotland NT?) (16:00) With Carbery at #10, who will be Ireland's Six Nations back-up? (25:00) Jack Carty underwhelms as Leinster outdo "workman-like" Connacht. (34:00) 'Terrible, appalling, soft': Ulster have serious issues to address. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Ben Healy's move to Edinburgh. We hear from Tom Farrell ahead of Connacht's make or break date with the Cell C Sharks. Plus, Tania Rosser on Irish women's rugby's big anniversary.
Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to consider Ireland's dilemma over playing Sexton during the Six Nations, or giving the green 10 shirt to one of the other outhalf options.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Quinny and Niamh are back for the first pod of the New Year!Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
On the first Rugby Daily of 2023 there is bad new regarding Jonathan Sexton's face. There's a positive update from Munster regarding RG Snyman. Siya Kolisi and Stuart Lancaster will be working together in Paris. And lots of Ireland's Six Nations opponents are picking up untimely injuries.
Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane to react to the final interpro derbies of the URC regular season.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Mick McCarthy for a preview of the final interpros of the URC regular season, as Munster travel to Ulster while Leinster host Connacht on New Year's Day.With Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Welcome to the OTB AM Crystal Ball where Shane, Nathan, Ger and Adrian attempt to look into the future and predict who will be the big winners in 2023. The full episode which is available now over in the OTB AM podcast feed, here's a taste for you...will Ireland win the 6 Nations and peak to soon ahead of the World Cup or will we finally get past that quarter final stage...Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Welcome to the OTB AM Time Capsule, This is where team OTB put the stand out moment into the "Time Capsule" you can get the full episode over in the OTB AM podcast feed. Cameron Hill putting forward his rugby moment of 2022....Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
It's episode 51 to close out 2022. As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from a festive clash with Leinster on St. Stephen's Day.(00:00-02:00) Quinny on dealing with being spotted in the crowd.(02:00-05:00) Fans on the pod?(05:00-07:30) Leinster 'different gravy'. (07:30-13:00) What do the fans think?(13:00-19:00) Half-back pressure.(19:00-22:00) Munster work-rate.(22:00-28:00) Crucial refereeing decisions.(28:00-30:00) Star of the week.(30:00-35:00) Ravenhill New Year's test.(35:00-38:00) Will Munster have a better 2023?Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Munster and Leinster teams that will line out on Stephen's Day at Thomond Park. Federal Prosecutors have gotten involved in the Cherif Traore racism case. And Bernard Laporte has set the date for his naming of his successor.
OTB AM regular Alan Quinlan joined Friday's show for the final time in 2022 to preview all the rugby action over Christmas and New Year. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Ronan O'Gara joined OTBAM for a final time before Christmas to recount the time he nearly met Salt Bae and talk about his Christmas traditions. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of, and reaction to, James Tracy's sudden retirement. Connacht and Ulster have named their teams for tomorrow night's URC derby, with sweeping changes for the hosts. URC organisers want answers regarding the racist incident involving Cherif Traore at Benetton. Two Premiership clubs are at risk of following Worcester and Wasps to the wall. And World Rugby has announce rule changes to speed up the game.
Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy for a look back on 2022, and a look ahead to 2023.(02:00) Playing during the holiday season.(06:45) Competitiveness of the Champions Cup.(11:00) Leinster review of the year.(17:00) Munster's expectation levels.(23:00) Curious case of Ulster.(27:45) Connacht's 'Friend' set to depart.(30:30) Ireland's year in review.(35:30) A look ahead to next year on the international front.(40:00) Borthwick to England.(44:00) Worried about Wales?(46:00) The state of the English Premiership.(49:00) Irish women's rugby.Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the inaugural Celtic Challenge Tournament. Eddie Jones speaks for the first time following his England sacking. Joe McCarthy on his ascent through 2022. And Benetton speak out following a racist incident involving one of their own players.
Cameron Hill has finally gotten his way and joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to do justice to a long-neglected topic on the show: Connacht rugby.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30 am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
We've made it to EPISODE 50! As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from an exciting weekend of European action!Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from all four provinces ahead of the weekend's interpros. We hear from both Pete Wilkins and Stuart Lancaster. Finn Russell has confirmed his next destination. Bernard Laporte has shown some cop-on. And Wayne Barnes has announced the formation of a new support network for elite referees.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Ulster's response to Saturday's game with La Rochelle being moved to the Aviva. We hear from new England head coach Steve Borthwick. And the France women's head coach is gone after just 8 months in the job.
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes to run through the weekend's Heineken Champions Cup action. (01:30) Leinster 57-0 Gloucester: 'A bad look for the competition.' (06:00) Should Ulster have done more to get their pitch playable?(29:00) Munster look good (not great) in Franklin's Gardens. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to react to Munster grinding out a 17-6 over Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens, plus the rest of the weekend's Heineken Champions Cup.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On today's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney takes a look ahead to Leinster and Connacht's matches in Europe tonight. There's also Munster and Ulster team news ahead of their respective outings this weekend.
Johnny Ward wass joined live in studio by the Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent to discuss this weekend's European Champions & Challenge Cup action.Rugby w/ @VodafoneIreland | #teamofus
This week Susan is joined by Rosie Foley, sister of the late, great Anthony Foley for the latest episode of It’s All Relative. The anecdotes come thick and fast as Rosie talks about swimming the English channel, winning 39 caps for Ireland herself, and the tragic day when Anthony lost his life. Check out the first two seasons of It's All Relative with Susan Bradley on the GoLoud Player right now.
Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Michael on #OTBAM ahead of a busy weekend for the Irish provinces in Europe.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Ger and Michael on #OTBAM as Les Maritimes face Ulster in Belfast (or maybe Dublin?) in the Heineken Champions Cup this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Andrew Warwick's punishment, and when he's likely to be available again. Connacht and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow night's European games, and we hear from Leo Cullen. The LNR have joined the calls for Bernard Laporte to step down.
Former Leinster fly-half Andy Dunne and Irish Times rugby writer Gerry Thornley joined Joe Molloy in studio for a bumper Wednesday Night Rugby. (02:00) RO'G's La Rochelle(05:00) Andy Dunne on the cultural difference between fly-halves(18:00) Ross Byrne game manager(23:00) Ulster defensive and attacking worries(29:00) Leinster(33:00) Were Racing poor, or Leinster good?(36:00) Pragmatic Toulouse(38:00) Dull Northampton (41:00) Laporte in troubleWNR with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Bernard Laporte. New Zealand Rugby want urgent talks over their jersey sponsor. Ulster are battling to save Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup date with La Rochelle. And Jeremy Davidson has finally agreed terms to leave Brive.
European fixtures are back and so are Niamh Briggs & Alan Quinlan with episode 49 of The Red 78!Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the details on a seismic day for French rugby - and for all the wrong reasons. We hear from Andy Friend and Oisin Dowling ahead of Connacht's Challenge Cup jaunt to Brive. Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since his reinstatement as Wales head coach. And there's more injury worries for Gregor Townsend with the Six Nations on the horizon.
Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM for reaction to the Irish teams' performances in the opening round of European action.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Ex-Ireland international Fiona Hayes and Irish Independent rugby writer Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Joe Molloy on Monday Night Rugby to look back on a hectic opening weekend of Champions Cup rugby. (02:00) Munster trumped by Toulouse. (19:30) Ulster thrashed by Sale. (27:45) Leinster win in Le Havre. (40:00) Connacht beat Newcastle. (42:00) A look ahead to next week. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to all four of the provinces' European outings. D-day is approaching for French rugby chief Bernard Laporte. Plus a significant restructure is on the way for the English top flight.
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinny joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after a mixed weekend for the provinces in the opening round of European rugby competition.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood live from Thomond Park to discuss Munster's 13-18 defeat to Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday afternoon. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the team news ahead of the weekend's European action. We also hear from Ronan O'Gara on his international coaching ambitions.
As we hear in this instalment of It's All Relative with Susan Bradley, the love for rugby runs deep in Alex O'Brien's family. It's a sport she excels at and her brother happens to be recently retired Irish rugby legend Sean O'Brien. Check out the first two seasons of It's All Relative with Susan Bradley on the GoLoud Player right now.
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on the current vacancies in rugby and preview the Champions Cup, as Les Maritimes begin their title defence.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM ahead of the opening round of fixtures in the Champions Cup.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you some of the details following the release of the Women's Rugby in Ireland report this morning. There's also news of Ulster's Champions Cup preparations, and the latest on the potential moves on the coaching front.
Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's Adrian Barry to preview this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup action on Thursday's Off The Ball. (01:00) Eddie Jones, Warren Gatland and what it means for Ireland. (28:00) O'Gara sticks with La Rochelle; could Scott Robertson join Leinster? (32:00) The Heineken Champions Cup is back! Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Debate: Were England right to get rid of Eddie Jones now? (13:00) Return of the Heineken Champions Cup! How will Irish provinces fare? Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you some of the reaction to Eddie Jones' dismissal as England head coach.There also a look ahead to Connacht's Challenge Cup campaign and news of a historic appointment in New Zealand.
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to react to Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac getting the boot at England and Wales respectively, while attention now turns to the European action this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The Champions Cup is about to get underway and off the back of another solid Munster performance on Friday, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have everything you should be looking out for!Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie!Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Joe Molloy was joined by BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones to discuss England's decision to part company with Eddie Jones. Seven years after Jones became England's Head Coach, the lads speculated how this call will impact England going into the Six Nations and, crucially, the World Cup. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
The Irish Independent's Cian Tracey joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to discuss Eddie Jones' imminent dismissal as England head coach, while Warren Gatland is summoned to restore Welsh rugby to its former glory.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Rúaidhrí O'Connor of the Irish Independant is in studio with Joe Molloy to discuss this weekend's rugby, Warren Gatland returning to the Wales backroom staff and previewing this weekend's Champions Cup fixtures.(0:30) Warren Gatland returns to the fold.(10:00) Eddie Jones' fate in the hands of the RFU.(13:00) The Return of the Champions Cup for the 22/23 season.(22:00) Leinster triumph over Ulster in a ruthless comeback.(34:00) Munster going from strength to strength under Rowntree.(41:00) Connacht's European odyssey.@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after a pulsating round of URC action, as the focus shifts to European competitions this weekend.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Joe Molloy was joined by rugby analyst Brent Pope on Sunday's Off The Ball to discuss the weekend's URC action, including wins for Leinster, Munster and Connacht. Furthermore, the lads discussed Eddie Jones' suitability for England's Head Coach role after a series of Sunday newspaper articles suggested that Jones should no longer be in the job. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you definitive news of Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle status. Opinion on both sides as Eddie Jones stands on the England precipice. And Leinster, Connacht and Ulster have all named their teams ahead of tomorrow's games, with some big returning names.
As part of the launch of the new Heineken Champions Cup season, Aisling O'Reilly was in England catching up with players from all of the competing teams this season.While Edinburgh are not new to European rugby, Sam Skinner joining the Scottish side sees him in a new European challenge. However, Aisling also catches up with complete newcomers to the European Cup in the form of the Stormers' Seabelo Senatla and Bulls' Kurt-Lee Arendse.Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM with stories emerging in today's papers about potential replacements for Eddie Jones at England.Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
As part of the launch of the new Heineken Champions Cup season, Aisling O'Reilly was in England catching up with players from all of the competing teams this season.
She catches up with some of the Premiership's new signings and transfers, Leicester Tigers' Handre Pollard, Sale Sharks' George Ford, as well as Saracens' Nick Isiekwe and Gloucester's Alex Craig.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Munster's URC trip to Edinburgh.
Exeter Chiefs are the latest English club in financial bother.
And the player of the autumn series revealed.
2003 Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM for the reaction to the latest developments in English rugby as pressure continues to mount on head coach Eddie Jones.
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As part of the launch of the new Heineken Champions Cup season, Aisling O'Reilly was in England catching up with players from all of the competing teams this season.
She did not stray too far from home, however, as she caught up with Leinster's Will Connors, Ulster's Ian Madigan and Munster's Malakai Fekitoa to look ahead to the new season, how each of them are dealing with their own off-pitch situations, and their personal ambitions at international level.
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Joe Molloy was joined by three-time Champions Cup winner Gordon D'Arcy and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby.
(01:00) 'Fromance': maintaining friendships in rugby. (04:00) Ronan O'Gara ends rumours of England role. (07:00) Could John Cooney be making the switch to Scotland? (15:00) World Rugby take 'the first step towards a reimagination' of the game. (21:00) Is the Champions Cup in need of saving?
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's contract status at La Rochelle.
John Cooney appears poised for a sensational switch to Scotland.
And Munster will face Antoine Dupont next week after all.
Ger and Shane were joined in studio by rugby legend, Brent Pope to select the greatest XV players he ever played against.
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It's been a positive weekend for Munster and Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are only delighted to be along with the latest episode of The Red 78!
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you positive news regarding Jack Crowley's calf.
We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on their need for balance.
World Rugby respond to the Nic White concussion controversy.
And in France, Claude Atcher claims he's the victim of a "smear campaign"
Joe Molloy was joined by Irish rugby legend Keith Wood and Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley on Monday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Munster, Leinster and Ulster pick up wins as URC returns. (16:00) Eddie Jones stands firm after England lose again. (28:00) Wales find new ways to lose; will Warren Gatland return? (36:00) In tribute to Doddie Weir.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details on Robbie Henshaw's Christmas-ruining injury.
Munster have concerns of their own after the win over Connacht.
There'll be a change at the top of Six Nations Rugby.
Plus, could Gatland and Howley replace Pivac with sorry Wales?
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as Wales suffered a second-half collapse against Australia, while defeat to South Africa rounded off a poor 2022 for England.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of Ronan O'Gara's talks with the La Rochelle president as those England links swirl.
Plus, Munster, Connacht and Leinster have all named their teams for this weekend's URC action - and we hear from all three camps.
Former Munster and Ireland flanker Alan Quinland was live on OTBAM this morning with Shane Hannon and Johnny Ward.
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Ex-Scotland coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM this morning.
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BBC Rugby's Chris Jones joined Joe Molloy to discuss the Autumn Internationals, with a focus on England, Scotland, and Wales.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's latest huge ban in France.
We hear from Keith Wood ahead of Munster's interpro with Connacht.
The Wallabies have major injury headaches ahead of their test with Wales.
And there's contract news galore in France.
Keith Wood joined Ger and Shane on OTB AM to look back at Ireland's Autumn Nations series.
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With no Munster game to review, Quinny and Niamh have a look back at the Autumn internationals and how the southern contingent got on, there's a once-off return of 'Are you watching Andy Farrell?' and they look ahead to Connacht's visit to Thomond this Saturday.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all the injury news ahead of Munster's URC clash with Connacht, and we hear from Andy Friend.
Jacques Nienaber gives a cryptic response to the latest questions regarding Rassie Erasmus.
Plus Jack Willis cut loose by England.
Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball.
(01:00) Josh van der Flier achieves the ultimate personal accolade.
(22:00) Johnny Sexton's understudy.
(36:00) Lessons learned from Ireland's Autumn international series.
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Stephen Ferris joined Ger and Shane to look back at Ireland's Autumn series.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Andy Dunne and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Lessons we learned from Ireland's defeat of Australia.
(31:00) Nic White, concussion protocol and rugby's inescapable physicality.
(46:00) Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after the controversy surrounding Nic White's apparent head injury overshadowed Ireland's win over Australia on Saturday.
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John Duggan was joined by journalist Cian Tracey and Irish Grand Slam-winner Fiona Hayes to discuss Ireland's 13-10 defeat of Australia on Saturday night.
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Stephen Doyle spoke with Brent Pope after Ireland narrowly avoided defeat to the Wallabies and remained unbeaten at home for the 12th consecutive match, maintaining their World No. 1 ranking for the remainder of the year.
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Ireland backrow Peter O'Mahony joined John Duggan to look ahead to the Autumn Nations Series clash with Australia as well as working with Paul O'Connell and how physical the game has become over the last few years.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Leinster's win over World Cup finalists Chile.
Mike Catt on Stuart McCloskey, improvements required against Australia, and Ireland's World Cup hopes.
Siya Kolisi responds to Rassie Erasmus' two-match ban.
Shane and Gavin were joined by Ronan O'Gara to discuss those links to England, his experience coaching the Barbarians and Johnny Sexton's coaching comments.
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Alan Quinlan joined Shane and Gavin in studio ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland and Australia teams ahead of Saturday's test at the Aviva, and we hear from Andy Farrell.
Rassie Erasmus has been banned AGAIN for acting the maggot on Twitter.
Eddie Jones pays a glowing tribute to centurion Owen Farrell.
And Toulouse will be without one of the players of the year for their Champions Cup date with Munster next month.
Ger Gilroy was joined by Brian O'Driscoll for a look ahead to Ireland's final Autumn Series game at home to Australia on Saturday.
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Ger & Shane were joined by Matt Williams ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia in the Aviva.
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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from fit-again captain Jonathan Sexton, and World Rugby player of the year nominee Josh van der Flier ahead of Saturday's visit of the Wallabies.
And in France, one of Ronan O'Gara's sparring partners has lost their job.
Jamie Heaslip spoke to Shane Hannon ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations series.
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pay tribute to former Ireland international and coach Jerry Holland before reminiscing on Munster’s triumph over South Africa and awarding their gold star of the week.
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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack hears from Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris ahead of Saturday's test with the Wallabies.
Dan McKellar's disappointment at Mack Hansen's defection.
Gerry Thornley gives us his insight into Connacht's life post-Friend.
Plus, Rassie Erasmus says his tweets are NSFR.
Shane and Kathleen were joined by Gerry Thornley to discuss what Connacht rugby will be like after Andy Friend departs.
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Joe Molloy was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's Monday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Ireland beat Fiji but fail to impress in the process. (15:00) Why Joey Carbery cannot just be 'fine'. (27:00) Ireland's starters seem certain, but plenty of movement below. (36:00) 'I think Josh van der Flier could win World Player of the Year.' (47:00) 'Breathtaking' Women's Rugby World Cup final.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a massive upheaval at Connacht.
There are two confirmed absentees from the Ireland squad to play the Wallabies.
Ciaran Frawley's set for a longer-than-expected spell on the sidelines.
Two Ireland players are up for World Rugby Player of the Year.
And citings citings citings....
Alan Quinlan joins Nathan and Adrian to look back at Ireland's win over Fiji.
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Enjoy full reaction to Ireland's win over Fiji today with a breakdown from analyst Andy Dunne, interviews with debutants Jeremy Loughman and Cian Prendergast as well as an Andy Farrell and captain Tadhg Furlong press conference.
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Leinster and Ireland legend Gordon D'Arcy and All-Ireland Final referee David Gough sat down with Adrian Barry for a fresh shave and interview around #Movember, mental health, rugby, Gaelic football, and more!
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Alan Quinlan looks back at an historical win for Munster over the Springboks and looks ahead to Ireland's clash with Fiji.
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Ex-Munster scrum-half, Tomas O'Leary joined Ger & Shane ahead of Munster's clash with South Africa in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
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Joe Molloy is joined by the BBC's Chris Jones and former Ireland forward Fiona Hayes on Wednesday Night Rugby.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you highlights from Tadhg Furlong's press conference as Ireland captain.
Munster show their hand for Thursday night at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Ulster FINALLY confirm their Bomb Squad signing.
Ronan O'Gara's in trouble again in France.
And there's been a raid of 2023 Rugby World Cup offices.
Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon are joined by Ireland legend Keith Wood to look back at Ireland v South Africa, preview the upcoming Munster clash vs the Boks in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and also talk about the change in mindset that allows the multi sport fan to thrive in today's landscape.
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Will Greenwood joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on #OTBAM to talk Ireland vs South Africa and discuss where England are at.
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined by special guest and former Munster and Ireland star CJ Stander to talk about his life post retirement from rugby, what it was like to return, the strengths and weaknesses of his coaches over the years and most importantly what the Munster/Irish rugby fanbase are really like!
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Cian Healy and Finlay Bealham as they speak ahead of Saturday's test with Fiji.
Eddie Jones offers his mea culpa for England's loss to the Pumas, explaining what he's trying to do with England.
There's bad news for Munster, and more contracts being handed out at Ulster.
Plus, Richie Mo'unga names his favourite out-half.
Former Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to review Ireland's win against world champions South Africa.
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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all the injury updates following the weekend's internationals.
Mzwandile Stick on Jason Jenkins' return to Munster, and the importance of Thursday's game in Cork.
Finn Russell is back for Scotland; there are more Ulster contracts being doled out, and Eddie Jones responds to England's loss to the Pumas.
Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Connacht player Andy Dunne and journalist Gerry Thornley on this week's Monday Night Rugby.
Ireland's defeat of the Springboks dominated the agenda on Monday evening as the lads broke down where the game was won, and what it all means ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in France.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as Ireland were 19-16 winners against World Champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor to reflect on Ireland's 19-16 defeat of the reigning World Cup winners South Africa on Saturday evening.
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Aisling O'Reilly speaks to Brent Pope after Ireland beat reigning world champions South Africa this evening and also interviews Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton in the post match press conference.
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On today's Rugby Daily, we've the updated team news ahead of tomorrow's test with the Springboks, as Robbie Henshaw misses out.
There's news of another contract extension at Ulster.
A Leinster player is making their international debut this weekend, but not for Ireland.
And Dan Biggar is off to France.
World Cup winner with South Africa Joel Stransky joined Ger Gilroy to look ahead to the Autumn Nations Series encounter between South Africa and Ireland.
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Rugby journalist Craig Ray joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM to give the South African perspective as the Springboks take on Ireland in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM to preview a massive showdown with Springboks at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland team to face the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell and Robert Baloucoune too.
Ulster are handing out contracts like it's going out of fashion.
Aaron Smith is to surpass Dan Carter on Saturday.
Former Leinster and Ulster prop Jack McGrath joins Shane and Johnny on #OTBAM
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Joe Molloy is joined by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on Wednesday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Ireland vs South Africa: where the game will be won and lost. (32:00) The sustainability of professional women's rugby in Ireland.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland A team to face the All Blacks XV at the RDS, and what it could mean for the senior side on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus opens up on Saturday's potential kit clash, his return to the coaches box, and what Ireland means to him.
There are some notable absentees from the list of women signing IRFU central contracts today.
And there's an update on RG Snyman's potential return.
OTB's resident Springbok, SKG joined Shane and Johnny in studio to look ahead to South Africa's clash with Ireland in the Aviva on Saturday.
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs talk about Munster’s recent defeat to Ulster, the lay of the land after the first seven games and look forward to Ireland’s upcoming clash vs South Africa.
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Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy to preview Ireland against South Africa and to discuss the team named by the Springboks.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the Springboks team to face Ireland and we hear from Jacques Nienaber on his selection process.
Jonathan Sexton on Ireland's status as world no.1, plus Garry Ringrose on the importance of the Boks going early.
Plus, news of Brodie Retallick and Sam Skinner.
Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny to look back at yet another defeat for Munster and to look ahead to Ireland's clash with South Africa this Saturday.
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On Friday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber after they name the Springboks squad that will travel to Ireland and beyond.
Richie McCormack also brings you team news ahead of Munster's meeting with Connacht.
Munster have made another short-term signing with injuries biting hard in their pack.
And England are set to innovate next month....
Adrian Barry & Johnny Ward are joined by former Irish international Alan Quinlan to preview this weekend's URC.
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Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Rugby legend and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara on Thursday's Off The Ball.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you highlights from David Nucifora's State of the Union address.
The IRFU's Performance Director offers insights on the women's contracts situation, the appointment of John McKee, and what next for young players in this country.
There's Leinster team news ahead of their trip to Llanelli tomorrow night.
Scotland have revealed their hand for their opening autumn test against the Wallabies.
There's a possible path to redemption for Worcester.
And could Dan Biggar be off to France sooner than expected?
Irish Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Ger Gilroy to preview Ireland's Autumn international series, and recap another convincing Leinster defeat of Munster in the URC.
(00:30) Leinster let Munster off lightly in URC clash. (19:00) What will the Ireland 'A' game tell us? (23:00) 'I'm nervous about the reliance on Johnny Sexton.' (28:00) What Ireland want from the Autumn international series.
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Former Italy out-half Ian McKinley joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby to discuss his career and his new book, Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the IRFU's push to professionalise the women's game hitting a stumbling block.
Andy Farrell on his Ireland players embracing their status as world no.1
Mike Prendergast previews Munster's meeting with Ulster.
Keith Wood on the possibility of 12-man union.
Plus there's loads of props on the move.
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on the wider issues in rugby currently.
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Joe Molloy is joined in studio by Leinster Rugby coach Stuart Lancaster for an exclusive interview on Off The Ball.
Beginning with his imminent move to Racing 92, Stuart considered his remarkable spell with Leinster, coping with the loss of his father, and his unique relationship with Leo Cullen.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from today's Ireland press conferences with Andy Farrell providing injury updates.
Ulster's gastroenteritis story takes a shocking turn, via the URC chief.
There's news on both Connacht and Leinster's home grounds.
And a biting scandal rocks the Women's World Cup.
Munster came out the wrong end of one interpro, but what can be learned for Ulster at home this weekend? Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown on this week's Red 78.
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Former Wallabies, Scotland, and Leinster coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to run through the best players he ever coached against.
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Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster Head Coach Matt Williams and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Imperfect Leinster exploit Munster's deficiencies. (33:00) Johnny Sexton: Ireland's greatest ever player? (41:00) Michael Cheika's double-jobbing. (43:30) Scotland: Gregor Townsend opts to go it without Finn Russell.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another Ireland doubt for the autumn internationals.
Ulster's disappointment at their gastro-doubters.
Leo Cullen on Kieran Read's surprise visit to Leinster.
Plus, Alan Quinlan on how Munster's start to the season could easily have been even more grim.
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM after Leinster's 27-13 victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium.
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Coming up on today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack with the details of Ulster's South African postponement, and where they seemingly contracted gastroenteritis.
There's the team news for Leinster v Munster, and we hear from both Leo Cullen and Alan Quinlan.
Bulls chief Jake White on why he "feels sorry" for Johan Goosen.
Plus news of a former England captain's retirement.
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM with Ireland's Autumn Nations Series squad announced, and Munster facing a daunting trip to the Aviva to face Leinster on Saturday night.
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Richie McCormack brings you team news for tomorrow night's meeting of Connacht and the Scarlets - plus David Hawkshaw on his move out west.
Fiona Hayes and Ruaidhrí O'Connor set the table for Saturday's clash of Leinster and Munster at the Aviva.
Siya Kolisi starts for the Sharks against Ulster on Saturday, we hear from the Springboks captain.
And good news for Toulouse and France.
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Andy Farrell names his Ireland squad for the Autumn series. (14:00) Leinster vs Munster: Have the visitors any chance at all?
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On today's Rugby Daily, news of the Ireland squad - and it's 'A' annex - for the autumn internationals.
Gregor Townshend explains Finn Russell's omission from their autumn panel.
Plus, Ulster coach Jonathan Bell explains why Ulster's free-scoring matches are actually ahead of the curve.
Irish Independent's Cian Tracey joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM ahead of Andy Farrell announcing his squad for Ireland's Autumn Nations Series in November.
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On today's Rugby Daily, we hear from Munster forwards coach Andy Kyriacou ahead of their trip to Leinster, with the injury news not very promising.
Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus speak ahead of the Springboks' trip to Ireland, and they've worries at out-half. Erasmus also tells us about his promise to Anthony Foley that he hopes to fulfil.
Plus, Gordon D'Arcy on what he sees as Ulster's shortcomings this season ahead of their date with the Sharks.
It's a big week for Munster with Leinster waiting in the Aviva on Saturday, Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the preview and reaction from the Bulls on this week's Red 78!
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Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby international Gordon D'Arcy and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby.
(01:30) Connacht 0-10 Leinster: A night of biblical weather conditions in the wild west (13:20) How far will a thrilling style of rugby take Ulster? (20:00) Assessing Irish hopefuls ahead of November internationals. (24:00) Joey Carbery & Munster show signs of life.
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On today's Rugby Daily, poor Will Connors' latest injury set-back, and Stuart Lancaster's update on it.
Alan Quinlan gives his verdict on Munster's young guns ahead of their trip to the Aviva.
We hear from a frustrated Andy Friend.
There's reaction to Wasps' entering administration, plus news of an Irish coaching casualty in France.
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as Munster bounced back from defeat to Connacht with a strong showing against the Bulls, while the Westerners failed to get the upper hand against the in-form Leinster in Galway.
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Former Ireland international Eoin Reddan joined Joe Molloy and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review.
The stand-out interview of the Sunday papers came via the unlikely source of former England captain Dylan Hartley and here's what the lads had to say.
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On today's Rugby Daily - team news from Munster and Ulster ahead of their South African tests.
Jake White talks refereeing ahead of the Bulls' trip to Thomond.
Stormers' frustrations with Kitschoff's Ulster move.
Alan Quinlan on Connacht v Leinster.
Plus, team news from a huge game at the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Ex-Ireland international Rosie Foley joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM after she completed Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming marathon challenge last month.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Connacht welcoming Leinster to the Sportsground in the URC this evening.
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Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell spoke with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick.
He looks at his career as a coach in the national setup, the Emerging Ireland tour and how it affected the players and provinces, and how his mental health was affected by retirement.
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Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to reflect on the performances of the Irish provinces in the URC and more on Thursday's Off The Ball.
(01:00) Munster lacking passion, performance and personnel. (18:00) 'Desperation derby' win doesn't mask Connacht's problems. (22:00) Leinster give supporters cause to care about the URC. (30:00) Health risks for rugby players.
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Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams and the Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor on Wednesday Night Rugby.
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(0:00) - Munster's struggles continue with defeat at Connacht. (04:32) - What's going wrong at Munster? (09:08) - The return of the Emerging Ireland players this week. (13:19) - A tough year ahead for Munster. (19:48) - Leinster beat Sharks in a thriller. (24:43) - South African teams strengthening the URC, power ranking the top teams. (28:01) - Sexton's strong start.
Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane to pick the best XV internationals he's ever played against.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster.
We'll hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on Adam Byrne's injury status ahead of the Leinster game.
The now former chief of the World Cup organising committee is facing jail time, and two of Fabien Galthié's coaches are off to Stade.
Following Friday's loss to Connacht Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs break down what went wrong for Munster, question whether now is the time for patience in order for the squad to rebuild and also award Quinny's gold star of the week.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Leinster and Ulster.
Leo Cullen gives us the skinny on Leinster's new signing, Tadgh McElroy.
Alan Quinlan on his worries regarding Munster's start to the season.
Plus the former Blackrock boy who's now bleeding All Black...
Gerry Thornley and Fiona Hayes join Joe Molloy on this week's Monday Night Rugby.
(1:30) Munster crisis, lack of coaching continuity. (22:30) Johnny Sexton back to his best as Leinster play thriller with Sharks. (33:00) Ulster play free-flowing rugby and make a statement signing.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as the woes continued for Graham Rowntree's side with defeat to Connacht in Galway on Friday night.
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On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Leinster and Ulster team news ahead of tomorrow's URC games.
Alan Quinlan offers the theory that Connacht's current position is a 'false' one, while Ronan O'Gara gives an insight to Joey Carbery's start at number 10.
Plus, Leinster to go to Le Havre due to scheduling conflict.
Alan Quinlan joined Adrian & Shane in studio to look ahead to the weekend's action with under pressure Connact and Munster facing off in Galway.
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La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM for his reaction to Stuart Lancaster's move to Racing 92 next season, plus much more.
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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, the teams are in for Connacht's desperation derby with Munster.
Keith Wood offers his reaction to the study at the University of Glasgow that revealed the negative impact of rugby on players' brains.
And Joe Batley gives an insight to life at Worcester after they were wound up.
[TW: Mental health & eating disorders]
Irish rugby internationals Andrew Porter, Eimear Considine & Billy Dardis join Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat about their roles as ambassadors for the Tackle Your Feelings campaign and the circumstances that makes the cause so important to them.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Keith Wood and Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby.
(2:10) Rugby facing a number of existential threats. (24:00) Trialed law changes seek to improve rugby as a spectacle. (29:00) Is Munster's slow start just rustiness, or something more serious?
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On today's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Emerging Ireland's latest win in South Africa. We have the latest on Worcester and Wasps, with both staring into the abyss. We hear from Dr. Willie Stewart on the troubling findings of his study of former rugby players. Plus, Keynan Knox speaks ahead of Connacht-Munster.
Ger and Shane react to the report and tests done on Scottish rugby players, that repeated head impacts are linked to illness such as MND and dementia later in life.
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Munster have finally got their first win of the URC season and who better to break it down than Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs!
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On today's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news ahead of Emerging Ireland's latest outing in South Africa.
We hear from both Andy Friend and Mike Prendergast ahead of Friday's interpro at the Sportsground, with some interesting comments from the former on the current state of the game.
And how about some juicy rumours from France?
Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM this morning to assess Ireland's front row options with less than a year out until the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Joe Molloy is joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and former Munster and Leinster player Liam Toland on this week's Monday Night Rugby.
(00:30) Connacht's slow start continues. (10:00) Munster's season so far: 'poor results and poor performances.' (20:00) Will trial of new laws fix rugby's timing issue? (28:00) Leinster show Ulster respect - but remain best by a distance.
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There's bad news for both Ulster and Leinster on the injury front, with two internationals still out a month away from the autumn series.
Quinny gives us his early verdicts on Connacht and Leinster ahead of their inter-pro meeting.
And there's news from France regarding Finn Russell, and Les Bleus' coaching staff...
Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Johnny on #OTBAM as Leinster beat Ulster in the first Interpro of the season, while Connacht are still winless as they host Munster this weekend.
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Alan Quinlan joined Adrian to discuss the news of former Irish rugby players taking concussion cases to court. He also looked ahead to the weekend's URC action.
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Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to talk rugby.
(00:35) 'What the hell happened with the dog, Brian?!' (09:00) Expectations vs reality: Where are Munster now? (25:00) Stuart Lancaster's Leinster legacy - who can replace him? (37:20) 'Ulster fans should be excited, but they've been here before.' (44:00) Sympathy for Bundee Aki.
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Munster and Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to reflect on Munster's difficult start to the season, what next for Leo Cullen after Lancaster's impending departure, and much more.
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Former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams joins Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby.
(00:43) 'In crisis' New Zealand win the Rugby Championship. (08:00) Ireland's chances against South Africa and Australia in November. (17:18) Worcester go into administration. (24:00) Round-up of weekend two of the URC.
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Timmy McCarthy joined Ger & Shane for the latest installment for 'You Had To Be There' where he discussed Ronan O'Gara's performance against Leinster in 2006.
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After a dreadful week for the southern province, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are breaking down all the reasons, excuses and silver linings.
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BBC rugby broadcaster Chris Jones joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give insight into the financial woes of Worcester and Wasps, and what it may mean for other Premiership clubs.
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Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby.
(00:43) 'Unacceptable' Munster defeat against the Dragons. (23:00) 'Bundee Aki let himself down, let his teammates and let his coach down.' (30:40) Ulster: The second-best province in Ireland. (35:48) Who should replace Stuart Lancaster at Leinster?
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as a sorry performance from the Men in Red gifted Dragons their first home win in 18 months this weekend.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Kathleen on #OTBAM as speculation continues around whether Stuart Lancaster is stepping away from the Leinster backroom staff.
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Munster and Emerging Ireland back Shane Daly joined Nathan Murphy to look ahead to the tour to South Africa next week, and how his Munster side is adapting to the new coaching ticket.
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Joe Molloy was joined by the former Leinster, Harlequins and Connacht rugby player Andrew Dunne on Wednesday Night Rugby.
(01:44) If Stuart Lancaster leaves Leinster as reported, what should Leinster do next? (10:50) The reality of playing Ireland 'A's rugby. (18:40) Is the Emerging Ireland tour a vehicle for Ciarán Frawley's progression?
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Munster's season is officially underway and so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are in their element on this week's Red 78!
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Former Leinster player, Conor O'Brien joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss his time in the Leinster academy and his early retirement due t injury.
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Joe Molloy was joined by the former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Irish Independent journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby.
(02:38) Are Ulster the second-best provincial team in Ireland?; Connacht unimpressive. (15:03) Munster start slow as they try to forget Johan van Graan. (20:28) Lax Leinster almost come undone in Italy. (23:48) Is the URC fighting a losing battle in bid to win attention from fans? (32:33) A tribute to the 'amazing' Eddie Butler.
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Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Johnny in studio to look back at the opening weekend of the URC.
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Making a provincial or international debut is unquestionably one of the biggest moments in any rugby players' career - we discussed the magic of making your bow on The Saturday Panel.
We also took a look ahead to the URC campaign and analysed where each of the Irish provinces is at.
John Duggan was joined by former Ireland internationals and provincial stars Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, and Gavin Duffy.
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With the tragic and sudden news of Eddie Butler passing away on Thursday, listen back to the legendary broadcaster’s interview with Eoin Sheahan from February of this year.
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Aisling to make his seasonal bow on #OTBAM as Les Maritimes enjoy a strong start to their season.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Aisling on #OTBAM as the URC kicks off this weekend.
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In episode 7 of 'You Had To Be There' Ruaidhri O'Connor pick's the 5 top performance's that stuck out in his life.
(02:50) – Georgie Kinkladze - Man City v Southampton 1996 (10:10) – Rob Kearney - Lions 2009 (16:20) – Paul O'Connell - Ireland v Wales 2015 (22:40) – Conor Murray - Ireland v NZ, Chicago 2016 (30:20) – Maro Itoje - Lions 2017
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Will O'Callaghan was joined by former Leinster and Munster player Liam Toland and journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor for Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball.
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Cian Tracey previews the four provinces ahead of the start of the new URC season. Timestamps below:
(06:20) – Connacht (15:20) – Ulster (26:30) – Munster (39:10) – Leinster
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The new rugby season is almost upon us, so once again Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan are back with The Red 78 to fulfil all your Munster analysis and preview needs!
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Aisling on #OTBAM to pick an XV of the best players he ever faced during his playing days.
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Ireland Men’s Rugby Sevens captain Billy Dardis joined Will O'Callaghan ahead of the World Cup in Cape Town this weekend.
The Ireland Men’s and Women’s teams each secured World Cup Qualification after a record-breaking season that saw both sides go unbeaten in the Rugby Europe event.
Dardis is also Senior Vice President of Operations at TritonLake, who are of course proud title sponsor of Irish Sevens Rugby since June 2021
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Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joins Joe Molloy to chat about his new documentary, 'After the Roar', which discusses the repercussions of retiring from elite sport on men’s mental health
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Former Scotland coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to wrap another weekend of action in the Rugby Championship.
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Will O'Callaghan is joined by rugby writer and broadcaster Craig Ray to review all of last weekend's Rugby Championship Action.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as New Zealand and South Africa earned wins in the Rugby Championship this weekend.
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OTB's South African in residence, Stephen Kisbey-Green, discusses where it went wrong for the Springboks against Australia and what they need to change against the Wallabies in Sydney.
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Grand Slam-winning front rower Fiona Hayes spoke with Will O'Callaghan after a weekend of exciting rugby that saw Japan bounce back to beat Ireland, Australia defeat the Springboks and Argentina record their first ever victory over New Zealand on New Zealand soil.
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Ger & Eoin are joined by the New Zealand Herald's Gregor Paul to reflect on another loss for the All Blacks.
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Matt Williams joined Johnny Ward on Monday's Off The Ball to discuss a fascinating weekend of Rugby Championship action.
Alongside his analysis of New Zealand's shock defeat to Argentina, Matt shared his thoughts on the media's 'pathetic' treatment of Head Coach Ian Foster in his native country.
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Alan Quinlan joined Eoin Sheahan and Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to reflect on a big weekend of Rugby Championship.
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Ex-Australia head coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM to preview the 3rd round of the Rugby Championship.
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Ireland rugby star Sene Naoupu joins Ger and Eoin as she announces her retirement from international rugby after 48 appearances for the Women in Green.
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Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes joins Will O’Callaghan to discuss Ireland’s 22 – 57 victory over Japan last Saturday.
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Ireland backs coach Niamh Briggs is live from Japan with Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland won their 1st test of their summer tour of Japan on Saturday morning.
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John Duggan was joined by former Irish internationals Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey and Jackie Shiels to reflect on Ireland's thumping 57-22 win over Japan in Shizuoka.
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The New Zealand Herald's Gregor Paul on New Zealand Rugby's decision to stick with Ian Foster as their head coach until the World Cup and how Joe Schmidt's elevation will change the dynamic of the All-Blacks' coaching team.
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Ireland women's assistant coach Niamh Briggs joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM from Japan ahead of Saturday's first test of their summer tour.
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OTB's resident Springbok expert Stephen Kisbey-Green joins Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM after New Zealand got their groove back at the expense of South Africa at the weekend.
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Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball to preview Ireland's upcoming games against Japan, and to celebrate the retiring Irish international, Sene Naoupu.
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Former Australia head coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Eoin following New Zealand's 35-23 victory over South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, and hits out at the excessive criticism endured by Ian Foster and the All Blacks.
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Resident South Africa rugby expert Stephen Kisbey-Green joined #OTBAM to run the rule over the recent Springbok pummelling of the All Blacks.
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New Zealand legend Justin Marshall joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on #OTBAM to discuss New Zealand's loss to South Africa in the Rugby Championship last weekend.
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Gregor Paul of the New Zealand Herald joined Joe Molloy on Monday's Off The Ball following yet another test defeat for the All Blacks.
Defeated by South Africa on a score-line of 26-10 in the opening round of this year's Rugby Championship, Gregor explained what the feeling has been like in New Zealand and how perilous Ian Foster's position as Head Coach has now become.
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Former Leinster, Lansdowne, and Harlequins forward, Darren O'Reilly, joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss his sports nutrition company, Whole Supp.
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Alan Quinlan is back to pick his combined XV from Ireland’s historic Tour of New Zealand.
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Ronan O'Gara joins Aisling O'Rielly and Eoin Sheahan on #OTBAM to reflect back on Irish rugby's series win over the All Blacks down in New Zealand, as well as a look forward to the All Ireland football final.
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Following Ireland's series win against the All Blacks in New Zealand, Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby to assess Ireland's final performance and what the win means as a whole ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Rugby analyst and statistician, Derek McNamara, looks at how Ireland beat New Zealand, Johnny Sexton's performances on the tour, and the refereeing in the series decider.
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Former Leinster and Connacht lock, Mike McCarthy, joined Ger and Eoin on #OTB to analyse the forwards battle between New Zealand and Ireland in the third Test.
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Keith Wood & Matt Williams join Richie for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby
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Former Ireland international Gordon D'Arcy and rugby journalist for the New Zealand Herald Gregor Paul joined Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to discuss Ireland's historic test win in New Zealand.
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John Duggan is joined by the Irish Independent’s Ruaidhri O’Connor to break down Ireland’s series win over New Zealand, as we see the tour come to a close.
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John Duggan is joined by former Ireland international Alan Quinlan LIVE from Wellington, as we react to Ireland’s test series win over New Zealand.
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All-Blacks legend Justin Marshall joined Eoin and Aisling on #OTBAM to preview tomorrow's series decider between New Zealand and Ireland
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Rugby correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Rory Keane, joined Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to look at the key matchups between New Zealand and Ireland this Saturday.
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Former Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan joined #OTBAM from New Zealand to discuss the team selections ahead of Saturday's series-deciding third Test in Wellington.
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Joe Molloy was joined by Brian O'Driscoll to review Ireland's defeat of the All Blacks and Maori All Blacks in New Zealand on this week's Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Fiona Coghlan joined Johnny Ward on #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's opportunity to claim a series win against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
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Derek McNamara from Sports Asset Management joined Johnny Ward and Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to break down New Zealand's loss to Ireland in Dunedin and discussed the numbers behind the All Blacks mini crisis. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.
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Richie McCormack, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Kisbey-Green discussed Ireland's first ever win over the Māori All Blacks, particularly the performance of Ciaran Frawley and his ability to play flyhalf for Ireland down the line.
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Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan talk to Andy Friend about his hope's for Connacht.
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Ger Gilroy is joined by Keith Wood to react to Ireland's win over the Māori All Blacks.
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Joe Molloy was joined by Matt Williams and Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss Ireland's first ever defeat of the All Blacks in New Zealand.
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Rugby journalist Gregor Paul joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward live from New Zealand to talk about the recent failings of the All Blacks and THAT line from Peter O'Mahony.
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Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward live from New Zealand to discuss a momentous Irish win on Saturday and a huge opportunity to win the series.
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Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara joined Joe Molloy on Sunday's Off The Ball to reflect on Ireland's 23-12 defeat of the All Blacks in New Zealand.
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John Duggan is joined by former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan to analyse Ireland’s win against New Zealand.
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John Duggan is joined by former Ireland international Alan Quinlan LIVE from the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin for instant reaction to Ireland’s win over New Zealand
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Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and Niamh Briggs joined Eoin and Dan on #OTBAM to preview the second Test between New Zealand and Ireland.
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Nathan Murphy is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from the Irish Independent to look ahead to Ireland’s upcoming clash against New Zealand.
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Former Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan joined Johnny and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's team selection for the second Test against New Zealand.
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Joe Molloy was joined by World Rugby's former Medical Advisor Dr. Barry O'Driscoll to discuss the effectiveness of Head Injury Assessments (HIA) in rugby.
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Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood on this week's Wednesday Night Rugby to preview Ireland's second test against the All Blacks.
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Derek McNamara from Sports Asset Management joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to break down New Zealand's win against Ireland at Eden Park and discussed the areas of improvement which are needed for the second test this weekend.
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Johnny Ward is joined by Matt Williams and Fiona Hayes for this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby, as we take a look at what went wrong for Ireland.
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The NZ Herald's Gregor Paul joins Ger and Eoin to give the Kiwi perspective on the All Blacks winning the first test against Ireland.
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Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Eoin live from Queenstown with reaction to the first test defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Liam Toland to look back on yesterday’s game between Ireland and the All Blacks.
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John Duggan is joined by the Irish Independent’s Ruaidhri O’Connor as we look back on Ireland’s game against New Zealand.
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John Duggan is joined by former Ireland international Alan Quinlan for immediate reaction to Ireland’s game against New Zealand.
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Ireland legend and La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joined Johnny and Eoin on #OTBAM to look ahead to tomorrow's first test between New Zealand and Ireland at Eden Park tomorrow.
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Nathan Murphy is joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to look ahead to Ireland’s upcoming test match in the New Zealand tour.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins #OTBAM live from New Zealand as Ireland gear up for their first test against the All Blacks on Saturday.
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Ex-Ireland international Jenny Murphy joins Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM as the buildup continues to Ireland's first test against the All Blacks on Saturday.
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Joe Molloy was joined by Liam Toland and Fiona Hayes to pick through Ireland's defeat to the Maori All Blacks on this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Keith Wood joins Eoin for immediate reaction to Ireland's loss to the Maori All-Blacks.
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Matt Williams and the New Zealand Herald's Gregor Paul joined Ger and Eoin to look ahead to Ireland's tour in NZ - including Joe Schmidt coming onboard to help out as part of the All Blacks coaching staff.
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Joe Molloy was joined by the Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor for the latest edition of Monday Night Rugby.
With the Irish rugby team in New Zealand for their summer tour, the lads discuss what Andy Farrell's team should be trying to achieve, what Joe Schmidt's return means for the All Blacks, and much more.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Eoin as Ireland prepare to kick off their summer tour of New Zealand.
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On this week's Sunday Paper Review, Joe Molloy was joined by Cliona Foley and Tommy Martin to discuss Luther Burrell's assertion that racism is rife in rugby union.
Burrell was speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail and you can listen to this episode of the Sunday Paper Review back in its entirety in its dedicated podcast channel.
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Nathan Murphy is joined by Irish Rugby legend Keith Wood to look ahead to Ireland’s tour of New Zealand, and look back on some of his best moments against the All Blacks.
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Ireland legend and La Rochelle coach, Ronan O'Gara, joined Eoin and Shane to look ahead to the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with a focus on Andy Farrell's options at out-half.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Craig Ray for a special edition of Monday Night Rugby, as we look back on the URC Final between the Stormers and the Bulls, and discuss the financial issues surrounding South African Rugby over recent years.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Eoin and Nathan to talk through the main rugby lines from this weekend's action.
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Former Ireland back-row, Alan Quinlan, joined Eoin and Adrian on #OTBAM to look at Andy Farrell's team selection dilemmas for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
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OTB's resident South African, Stephen Kisbey-Green, joined Eoin and Adrian on #OTBAM to discuss why you should watch the URC final between the Bulls and the Stormers.
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Keith Wood relived some memories of the 97' Lions tour and looked ahead to Ireland's upcoming tour of New Zealand.
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Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy on a very special edition of Wednesday Night Rugby to discuss Leinster's URC semi-final exit and the 40-man Ireland squad Andy Farrell has decided on taking to New Zealand.
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Former Ireland international Gordon D'Arcy joined Eoin Sheahan and Johnny Ward to discuss the Ireland touring squad and problems at Leinster.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes & the Irish Times’ Gerry Thornley for this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby.
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Alan Quinlan joined Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to review Leinster's shocking loss to the Bulls, Ulster's heartbreak and who will be in the Ireland touring squad.
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Former Munster and Ireland teammates Alan Quinlan and Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian and Eoin on #OTBAM to discuss claims that La Rochelle were 'rubbish' in the first hour of the Heineken Champions Cup final.
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Matt Williams on Leinster, Ulster, the URC and the South African sides in the competition.
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Former Ireland captain Keith Wood joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball to discuss Johann van Graan's Munster tenure and what must happen next.
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs reflected on the season that’s been for Munster, their highlights and low points as well as a look forward to the future and what needs to improve next season.
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Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Nathan on OTB AM to reflect on a bitterly disappointing last season in charge for Johann van Graan at Munster.
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Former Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Johnny on #OTBAM to look ahead to this weekend's United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.
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Ronan O'Gara gave OTBAM his first interview since La Rochelle's celebration of their maiden Heineken Champions Cup success.
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Former Leinster and Ireland scrum-half Eoin Reddan joins Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Derek McNamara from Sports Asset Management got a special shout out from Ronan O'Gara ahead of the Champions Cup Final - now he can reveal the story deep statistical analysis can tell us about Leinster and their loss to La Rochelle.
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs look ahead to Munster’s make or break URC clash with Ulster, talk about the emotional impact of the Toulouse and Leinster losses and give their thoughts on the potential appointment of Denis Leamy to the backroom team.
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Former Ireland captain Keith Wood joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss potential offers for Ronan O'Gara following La Rochelle's Heineken Champions Cup success.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Matt Williams and Gerry Thornley of The Irish Times to break down Leinster’s losing performance to a Ronan O’Gara led La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final.
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Alan Quinlan gave his thoughts on the Champions Cup final and where it went so wrong for Leinster and so right for La Rochelle.
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Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey to review Leinster's narrow Champions Cup defeat to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle.
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Brent Pope and Connor Morris were on commentary for our live coverage of Leinster's narrow defeat to La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille.
Brent joined John Duggan after the game to reflect on a bitterly disappointing outcome for Leo Cullen and his players.
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Former Ireland rugby player Andy Dunne joins Aisling O’Reilly to preview Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster & La Rochelle.
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Adrian Barry selects the best starting fifteen ever to start a European final for Leinster.
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Brian O'Driscoll joined John Duggan for a special preview of Leinster versus La Rochelle in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup decider in Marseille!
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Rugby performance analyst, Ross Hamilton, has been crunching the data ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Keith Wood & Liam Toland for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, as we preview Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster & La Rochelle.
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Matt Williams previews the upcoming Champions Cup Final between Leinster and La Rochelle
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs dissect what went wrong for Munster during their 35-25 loss to Leinster at the weekend, whether the issue was a long term structural failure or a coaching issue and also the content attitudes of the players after the defeat.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Fiona Hayes & Gerry Thornley for this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby, as they discuss Leinster’s second string squad victory over Munster, and look ahead to the Champions Cup final this weekend.
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Alan Quinlan reacts to a second string Leinster side stepping up to force Munster into a tricky trip to Belfast.
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Ger Gilroy is joined by Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll to discuss all the biggest stories from the world of Rugby, as Leinster prepare for a Champions Cup final against Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle, not before they face Munster tomorrow night.
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Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM to look ahead to La Rochelle's Champions Cup Final against Leinster.
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Alan Quinlan picks his combined XV from the current Leinster and Munster squads.
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Joe Molloy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and the Irish Independent journalist Cian Tracey to preview this weekend's Munster vs Leinster clash on Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs breakdown Munster's URC campaign so far and whether they'd deserve to fight it out for the trophy if they lose a 7th league game this weekend, what template they need to employ to upset a second-string Leinster and are the provincial rivalries really what they used to be?
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Former-Ireland captain Keith Wood reflects on the Champions Cup semi-finals.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Matt Williams and the Irish Times' Gerry Thornley for the latest edition of Monday Night Rugby.
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Alan Quinlan looks back at the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals weekend.
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Alan Quinlan joined John Duggan for immediate reaction to Leinster's win over Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Keith Wood & Fiona Hayes for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, previewing Leinster’s vital game against Toulouse at the Aviva this Saturday.
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Matt Williams joins OTB AM to review last weekend's Champions Cup games and look forward to Leinster's matchup with Toulouse this weekend. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Still holding back tears from Saturday's devastating defeat to Toulouse, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan brave the pain and do a deep dive into what went wrong, what can be learned and where do Munster go now?
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All Blacks rugby legend Dan Carter joined OTB AM to discuss his recent charity exploits, his love of kicking and his influence on Ronan O'Gara's coaching career.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Gerry Thornley of the Irish Times and former Munster and Leinster player Liam Toland for the latest edition of Monday Night Rugby.
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James Downey joined John Duggan to react to Leinster's win at Leicester Tigers in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals!
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Ger Gilroy is joined by Irish Rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll for a round-up of all the biggest and best stories from the world of Rugby.
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Ronan O'Gara looks ahead to a stacked weekend of rugby action.
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Nora Stapleton, Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller relived how they got their starts in rugby, their international careers, and that 2013 Grand Slam.
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Joe Molloy was joined on Wednesday Night Rugby by Gerry Thornley of the Irish Times and former Ireland international Fiona Hayes to preview the weekend's Champions Cup action.
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Keith Wood joined OTB AM to look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup action.
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On this week's podcast Quinny and Niamh were joined by Chairman of the Munster Rugby Supporters Club, Mark Meehan. Possibly an underappreciated part of the Munster match-day machine, he explained everything that goes into making the experience as good as possible for all involved and why you should get yourself signed up for next season! Niamh also discusses a hectic end to this year's Six Nations and they look at what Munster can do to tackle Toulouse this weekend!
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Former Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss Leinster and Munster's upcoming Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend and Ireland's dramatic victory against Scotland in the Women's Six Nations.
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Three of the first ever Irish women's internationals, captain Jill Henderson, Therese Kennedy and Tanya Waters looked back on how Irish Women's rugby all started, with a one-off friendly against Scotland in Raeburn Place in 1993.
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Ronan O'Gara discussed preparing to tackle Toulouse on OTB AM.
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Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley joined Joe Molloy for a run through all the week's biggest news on Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Aisling O’Reilly is joined by two former Ireland internationals Fiona Hayes & Grace Davitt for the final Six Nations Show of the year, live from Vodafone’s Headquarters in Dublin!
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are on hand with the latest episode of The Red 78 to break down Munster's great win against Ulster, who deserves to make the summer tour and the brilliant bit of business done to sign Antoine Frisch.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Keith Wood & Cian Tracey to review the weekends Rugby action.
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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins OTB AM to talk through this weekend's rugby action
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Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll joins Ger Gilroy to discuss the latest from the Irish provinces, and the possibility of Leinster playing in the Aviva.
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Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes and founder of ScrumQueens Ali Donnelly join Aisling O’Reilly on this week’s Six Nations Show to discuss what lies ahead for Ireland away to a very impressive England side.
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OTB's resident South African joined #OTBAM to discuss the URC in South Africa, the 20-minute red card rule, and Leinster's B-team.
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Former Leinster, Connacht & Harlequins fly-half Andy Dunne and journalist Gerry Thornley joined Joe Molloy for the latest edition of Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have full reaction to Munster's Champions Cup victory over Exeter, what lies ahead in the shape of Ulster in the URC and give their thoughts on the implications of Ed Sheeran's upcoming gigs on the use of Thomond Park.
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Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Eoin to reflect on a busy weekend of Champions Cup action, and to discuss Ed Sheeran causing carnage with Irish sport!
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Liam Toland joined John Duggan for immediate reaction to Munster's aggregate win over Exeter Chiefs at Thomond Park, to progress to the Heineken Champions Cup last-eight.
Alan Quinlan chatted to OTB AM about Munster's new head coach and this weekend's Champions Cup clashes.
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Ireland and Munster star Keith Earls joined Joe Molloy for the latest edition of Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Connacht head coach Andy Friend joined OTB AM as his side prepares to face Leinster and overcome their 5 point first leg deficit.
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Fresh from the breaking news that Graham Rowntree has finally been announced as Munster's new Head Coach, Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs bring you all their thoughts on this week's episode of The Red 78 - Who slots in around him? How does he need to change his relationship with the players? What level of success should be expected of him next season?
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The brilliant Keith Wood and Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy for a run through of the weekend's Champions Cup action on Monday Night Rugby.
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Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Monday's #OTBAM to discuss the news that Graham Rowntree is to be appointed as Johann van Graan's successor at Munster. He also assessed the performances of the Irish provinces in the Champions Cup.
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Former Munster and Ireland prop Fiona Hayes spoke with Off The Ball's Daithi Boland after an improved Irish performance in their 29-8 victory over Italy.
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Former Ireland player Andy Dunne joins John Duggan to dissect Saturday evening’s Heineken Champions Cup clash between Exeter and Munster.
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Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM ahead of his side's Champions Cup clash with Bordeaux Begles.
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Aisling O’Reilly is joined by Fiona Hayes and Brian O’Driscoll on this week’s Six Nations Show to reflect on a very difficult weekend for a growing Irish side and what they can do to rectify their issues this weekend at home to Italy.
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Host of The Red 78 podcast Alan Quinlan joined #OTBAM to discuss the Champions Cup, Munster's problems and the state of rugby as a whole.
Matt Williams joins Joe for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby
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After a difficult derby day for Munster, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown and analysis on this week's episode of The Red 78!
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Keith Wood joined #OTBAM to discuss everything currently wrong with Munster, and why they should not rush the decision on who should take over as head coach.
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Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM to discuss the Irish provinces' state of play ahead of the resumption of the Champions Cup.
Joe Molloy was joined by Gerry Thornley of the Irish Times and former Munster and Leinster man Liam Toland for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby.
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OTB AM reacts to Leinster's dominant win in Thomond Park.
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Former Munster and Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan joined #OTBAM to discuss the weekend's rugby from the TikTok Six Nations to the as-yet-not-full Leinster-Munster derby.
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Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley joined Richie McCormack for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Aisling O’Reilly is joined by Grand Slam winning former Ireland internationals Alison Miller and Fiona Hayes to look back at the opening weekend of the Women’s Six Nations.
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Fresh from her first weekend as an Ireland coach, Niamh Briggs is as always alongside Alan Quinlan to bring you all the Munster rugby analysis, breakdown and updates you could ever want! What was learnt from Benneton? Is a top two URC finish possibly in sight? Where does Leinster vs. Munster rank in the world of sporting derbies?
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Already a star on the international Sevens circuit, Aoibheann Reilly made her debut in the XVs side against Wales on Saturday. While it was not the result she wanted, Reilly was happy to be out in front of the record crowd at the RDS.
She joined OTB AM to discuss her emotional debut, why she opted for rugby instead of Gaelic games, and her ambitions off the pitch.
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Irish Independent journalist Cian Tracey joined Joe Molloy on Monday Night Rugby to reflect on a disappointing opening weekend to Ireland’s Six Nations campaign.
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Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to look back at the weekend's rugby action.
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Former Munster flanker Alan Quinlan joined #OTBAM to look ahead to the opening weekend of the TikTok Six Nations, and discuss who will. be the future head coach of Munster
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Richie McCormack joined by two former Irish rugby stars Ciara Griffin and Fiona Hayes on The Six Nations Show as they look ahead to the opening round of the Women's Six Nations which sees Ireland welcome Wales to the RDS this Saturday!
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Independent Rugby Performance Analyst working with BT Sport, and former Saracens and England analyst Ross Hamilton joined this Thursday's OTB AM.
OTB's resident Springbok, Stephen Kisbey-Green joined the show to pick his penultimate Team of the Tournament from the Six Nations.
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On this week's Red 78, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined by current Munster forwards coach and potentially soon head coach, Graham Rowntree.
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Andy Dunne and Keith Wood join Joe Molloy for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, reviewing Ireland’s Triple Crown victory over Scotland.
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BBC rugby union correspondent and co-host of the Rugby Union Weekly podcast Chris Jones joined Eoin and Johnny on OTB AM.
They discussed England's Six Nations, Eddie Jones' future, and Conor O'Shea's role in the English set-up.
Alan Quinlan looks back at the final weekend of action in the 2022 Six Nations.
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Gerry Thornley & Fiona Hayes join Joe for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby
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Shane Byrne and Cian Tracey join Will O’Callaghan to react to last night’s Six Nations conclusion.
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Shane Hannon is joined by Brent Pope and Fiona Hayes to recap this afternoon’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
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Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan joined Aisling O'Reilly this morning to look ahead to the final weekend of Six Nations action.
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Irish Independent rugby correspondent Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Ronan Mullen for Thursday's Six Nations Show to have a look at the Ireland team named to face Scotland this weekend.
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Cian Tracey & Andy Nicol join Joe for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Former Ireland captain & British and Irish Lion Keith Wood joined this morning's OTB AM.
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Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joins Joe to reflect on England vs Ireland and to preview this weekend's Six Nations crescendo
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Quinny and Niamh are along as ever with episode 23 of The Red 78 podcast, with all your Munster Rugby fix! Does Joey Carbery deserve his starting spot once he returns from international duty, should Alex Kendellen be on Andy Farrell's radar and have Munster already weathered the worst of the South African URC storm?
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Former Irish international prop Mike Ross joined OTB AM too look at exactly why Ireland capitulated at the set piece against England.
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Journalist Gerry Thornley and former Ireland international Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy to reflect on Ireland's bonus point win against England at Twickenham in the Six Nations.
Among other things, Ireland's issues at front row, the scourge of the high tackle in rugby, and the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of Eddie Jones' plans for a new England attack were up for discussion.
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Alan Quinlan reviews Ireland's win in Twickenham.
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Brent Pope was with John Duggan in studio and ex-Ulster and Ireland star Paddy Wallace on the line for immediate reaction to Ireland's Twickenham win over England.
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Alan Quinlan looks ahead to Ireland's trip to Twickenham.
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Nathan Murphy is joined by former Ireland international Louise Galvin and journalist Rúaidhrí O’Connor to break down the Ireland team named to face England in Twickenham on Saturday.
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Munster and Ireland legend and La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara was live in studio for this morning's OTB AM.
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Keith Wood and Stuart Barnes were together again on Wednesday Night Rugby as they joined Joe Molloy to preview this weekend's crucial Six Nations clash between England and Ireland at Twickenham.
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Fiona Hayes joined #OTBAM to preview Ireland's crucial visit to Twickenham on Saturday.
Then, OTB's resident South African Stephen Kisbey-Green joined #OTBAM to give the South African perspective on Rassie Erasmus' interview with the Mail.
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Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy on Tuesday's Off The Ball to preview Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash with England this weekend.
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Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have all the analysis after Munster's brilliant win last weekend and how they'll fare playing at altitude in South Africa over the next two weeks. Quinny picks this week's nomination for 'Andy Farrell, are you watching??' and how many Munstermen will make the cut for England this weekend?
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Ali Donnelly from Scrum Queens joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM to discuss the fall-out and key takeaways from the report into Irish Women's rugby.
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Ali Donnelly from Scrum Queens joined Ger and Eoin on OTB AM to discuss the fall-out and key takeaways from the report into Irish Women's rugby. #OTBAM is live every morning with @Gillette UK | #BestFaceForward Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via ">Spotify via GoLoud
Joe Molloy is joined by Matt Williams and journalist Gerry Thornley as we look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Monday Night Rugby. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan begins the final run-in to Ireland's clash with England on OTB AM.
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Dublin's Hannah Tyrrell joined Monday's OTB AM after kicking the winning point in the last action of the game against Meath on Saturday.
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Journalist Cian Tracey joined Ger Gilroy on Friday's Off The Ball to discuss an independent report into the Ireland Women's Rugby team. In association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Toulon coach James Coughlan joined Joe Molloy to talk all things Six Nations and the development of the French national team on Wednesday Night Rugby. Rugby w/ Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan were live on OTB AM to react to the morning's rugby headlines.
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With no URC game to chat about and a fairly horrendous Six Nations affair, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have rolled out the reinforcements on this week's episode of The Red 78 with Munster rugby legend Billy Holland joining the pod for a chat!
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Independent Rugby Performance Analyst and former Saracens and England Analyst Ross Hamilton joined Ger and Eoin to talk some Six Nations stats - Ireland's ruck speed, England's power game, and French efficiency.
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Journalist Gerry Thornley and former Ireland international Fiona Hayes join Joe on Monday Night Rugby to discuss Ireland's comprehensive Six Nations defeat of Italy on Sunday. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan reflects on an odd afternoon at the Aviva - what did you make of it all?
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James Downey and Malcolm O'Kelly joined Will O'Callaghan after Ireland thrashed a 13-man Italy 57-6 in a torrid encounter at the Aviva. @Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Former Ireland international Stephen Ferris joins Ger Gilroy to review Andy Farrell’s squad for the game against Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan joined this morning's OTB AM to preview Sunday's Six Nations match between Ireland and Italy.
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Ronan O'Gara joined Eoin Sheahan and Adrian Barry on this morning's OTB AM to look ahead to Ireland's clash with Italy.
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Nathan Murphy is joined by Liam Toland and Fiona Hayes to preview Ireland’s clash at home to Italy this weekend in round three of the Six Nations.
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Joe Molloy joined by Andy Dunne as they look ahead to Ireland's squad selection for Sunday's meeting against Italy in the Aviva Stadium and so much more! @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Ireland and Lions legend Keith Wood joined Wednesday morning's OTB AM to look at the dark arts of the front row, and why it's not just for the big men anymore, or is it?
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On the 20th episode of The Red 78, Quinny and Niamh dive into the statistical situation of Munster's win over Edinburgh at the weekend and why they don't always reflect the full picture. They mark David Kilcoyne's entry into the 200 cap club and discuss why Simon Zebo should be back on Andy Farrell's radar.
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Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent talked Ireland's front row, the best current XV, Andy Farrell's big decisions for Italy, and much more on OTB AM! Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.
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Gerry Thornley and Matt Williams join Joe Molloy for this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby, previewing this weekend’s Six Nations action. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Eoin to talk Rugby ahead of Ireland's clash with Italy in the 2022 Six Nations. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.
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Ronan O'Gara offers his thoughts after Ireland's loss in Paris.
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Ireland fullback Hugo Keenan joined Eoin and Adrian on this morning's #OTBAM.
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New Zealand rugby legend Sonny Bill Williams joins Nathan Murphy as chat through his return to the ring in boxing.
OTB's resident South African Stephen Kisbey-Green casts his eyes over the standout performances from the tournament so far.
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Former Ireland player Gordon D’Arcy joins Joe Molloy for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, reflecting on Ireland’s Six Nations campaign so far, including the recent loss to France in Six Nations. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Joey Carbery joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's #OTBAM and reflected on Ireland's narrow defeat to France. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.
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Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are along for episode 19 of The Red 78 to bring you all the latest on what's going on in the world of Munster Rugby! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joins Joe to recap the Six Nations to date, and chiefly events in Paris last Saturday In association w/ Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Former Ireland players Liam Toland and Keith Wood join Joe Molloy for reaction to Ireland’s Six Nations loss to France at the Stade de France on Saturday. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Monday's #OTBAM to reflect on Ireland's loss to France in Paris. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.
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Former Ireland player Mal O’Kelly joins Eoin Sheahan to recap Ireland’s Six Nations clash with France yesterday, as Andy Farrell’s men came up short in Paris. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Brent Pope was in studio and Fiona Hayes on the line with John Duggan to react in the immediate aftermath of France v Ireland in the Six Nations.
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Alan Quinlan chats to Adrian and Eoin on OTB AM about round 2 of the 2022 Six Nations - can Ireland get a win in Paris? Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.
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On this week’s Six Nations Show, Nathan Murphy is joined by Tommy Bowe and Fiona Hayes for full reaction to the Ireland team named to take on France, one that is without the services of captain Johnny Sexton.
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La Rochelle head coach and Irish legend Ronan O'Gara previewed France vs Ireland on this morning's OTB AM.
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The Irish Independent’s Ruaidhri O’Connor and BBC Sport’s Chris Jones join Joe Molloy for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, as we look ahead to Ireland’s crucial game against France in Paris on Saturday @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Keith Wood joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's OTBAM to look ahead to Ireland's trip to Paris to face France. Wood opened the discussion by analysing the stylistic improvements made by Ireland in recent months and signed out Bundee Aki for particular praise. He also analysed the questionable decisions made by Eddie Jones during England's loss to Scotland. Finally, he discussed the unique test that France will pose Ireland in what could be the best game of the Six Nations.
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Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll joins Joe Molloy in studio to review Ireland’s convincing win over Wales at the weekend, and looks forward to our visit to France this Saturday in a crunch game. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Don't worry, she hasn't ditched us! Newly named Ireland assistant coach Niamh Briggs is as ever, alongside Alan Quinlan for this week's episode of The Red 78! We get your thoughts on how the Munster men are doing with Ireland, breakdown John Hodnett's significance in the back row and preview this weekend's URC trip away to Glasgow on Friday.
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Matt Williams joined Ger and Eoin to look ahead to Ireland's huge Six Nations trip to France this weekend, and pick apart the win over Wales.
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Liam Toland & Gerry Thornley join Joe for this week's Monday Night Rugby. @Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Ireland and Munster legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Eoin after Ireland's convincing win over Wales on Saturday, and looks ahead to a mouthwatering clash with France this weekend.
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Darren Cave & Fiona Hayes join John to recap Ireland's emphatic win over Wales @Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Former Leinster and Ireland outhalf Andy Dunne spoke to Aisling O'Reilly after Ireland's significant victory over Wales in the first match of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations. @Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs | #COYBIG | #IRLvWAL | #IREvWAL Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network.
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Former rugby player turned broadcaster Eddie Butler spoke to Eoin Sheahan on #OTBAM
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Former Ireland back-row joined Adrian Barry to preview the start of the Six Nations Championship.
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Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll joins Richie McCormack on The Six Nations Show for full reaction to Andy Farrell’s Ireland team named to face Wales in the Aviva on Saturday!
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Rugby writer with The Irish Independent, Ruaidhri O'Connor, joined Ger Gilroy to look ahead to the Six Nations meeting of Ireland and Wales.
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Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish international Keith Wood and rugby commentator Stuart Barnes for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, previewing Ireland’s opening Six Nations clash with Wales. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Quinny and Niamh breakdown the promise of youth seen against Zebre, why Jack O'Donoghue should be on Andy Farrell's radar and just how many Munster players should make it into Ireland's starting 15 on Saturday?
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Former Leinster and Scotland coach Matt Williams joined OTB AM on Wednesday to preview the Six Nations, which starts in three days!
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Luke Fitzgerald joined Ger and Eoin to run through his Irish back three squad depth chart in advance of the Six Nations kick-off! Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.
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OTB Host Joe Molloy is joined by The Independent’s Rúaidhrí O'Connor & former Ireland player Andy Dunne, as they look forward to this weekend’s Six Nations action on this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
La Rochelle Head Coach and Munster legend Ronan O'Gara joins Ger and Eoin to preview the 2022 Six Nations - ROG is focusing on France and Wales before taking a look at some of Ireland's options this spring. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.
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Rugby journalist Alan Dymock joined Joe Molloy to look ahead to the Six Nations, which is less than a week away. @Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
We previewed the upcoming Six Nations on The Saturday Panel today - Mike Ruddock, Malcolm O'Kelly and Alan Quinlan joined John Duggan. They talked Six Nations nerves, Andy Farrell's selection headaches, where Wales are at, and plenty more besides! @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Connacht head-coach Andy Friend joined Ashling and Eoin on OTBAM to discuss last week's loss in Paris, their preparations for Leinster and the Six Nations.
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Brian O'Driscoll joins Eoin Sheahan this week as they look at the recent provincial European form, how it will impact Andy Farrell's Six Nations selections and how the other countries are faring in the build up, including a pressurised French squad with a home World Cup on the horizon.
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Former Ireland captain Keith Wood was joined on #OTBAM by his friends John Inverdale, Jeremy Guscott, and Jonathan Davies to help mark his 50th birthday.
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Former Grand Slam winning scrum half Tomas O'Leary joined OTB AM this morning for a deep dive on Ireland's options at nine.
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On this week's episode, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs run through your thoughts on whether criticism of Munster is justified, Quinny introduces our new segment "Andy Farrell, are you watching??" and do Munster fans have the right to feel more aggrieved by Damien De Allende's potential move to Bath with JVG, as opposed to a return to Japan?
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Ronan O'Gara was on OTB AM to talk Andy Farrell's Six Nations selection headaches, the lack of quality in the URC, and plenty more.
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Gerry Thornley & Fiona Hayes are with us now as we look back on the Champions Cup weekend. @Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Eoin on Monday's OTB AM to review the final pool games in the Heineken Champions Cup.
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Former Connacht, Leinster and Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman joined Joe after a frantic game as Connacht were pipped by Stade Français in Paris on Sunday. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Former Munster and Ireland back-row, Alan Quinlan, looks ahead to this weekend's action in the Heineken Champions Cup, gives his thoughts on the Ireland squad and Jason Jenkins potentially moving to Leinster.
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Rugby writer with The Independent, Cian Tracey, joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's Six Nations squad and Leinster's reported interest in Munster's Jason Jenkins.
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Keith Wood and Ruaidhri O’Connor join Joe Molloy for Wednesday Night Rugby to discuss the biggest news stories, including reaction to today’s Ireland squad announcement by Andy Farrell for the Six Nations. @Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Louise Galvin joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's strength in depth at the centre position. Ger and Eoin then discussed the big decisions that are facing Andy Farrell as he is set to announce his squad for the Six Nations.
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Niamh and Quinny are back with the 15th episode of The Red 78 podcast to dissect the weekend's hit and miss win over Castres, the importance of bringing the fear of Thomond Park back to Europe and what exactly constitutes a 'legend' of Munster rugby?
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Andy Dunne joined Ger and Eoin to give his take on the Irish out-half depth chart - including a possibly surprising pick at number two!
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Joe Molloy is joined on the line by Gerry Thornley and Fiona Hayes as we look back on the weekend of Heineken Champions Cup rugby. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
La Rochelle Director of Rugby Ronan O'Gara joins Ger and Eoin on Monday's OTB AM to review this weekend's action in the Heineken Champions Cup.
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Joe Molloy joined by two-time Heineken Cup winner with Munster Alan Quinlan to chat about Leinster's big win over French side Montpellier and we also touch on Connacht's defeat to Leicester Tigers and Munster's win away to Castres @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Eoin and Aisling on Friday's OTB AM ahead of a crucial weekend of Champions Cup action.
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Brian O'Driscoll is back with Eoin Sheahan to preview the weekend’s Champions Cup fixtures, the latest with Van Graan and he also explains why he think’s the IRFU got it wrong in their recent CEO appointment - get it all exclusively on the OTB Sports app 24 hours before everyone else - Download it here on Apple or Android!
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Leinster and Ireland legend Malcolm O'Kelly joined Ger and Eoin on Thursday's OTB AM to assess Ireland's second-row options ahead of the Six Nations.
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Joe Molloy is joined by Liam Toland and Niamh Briggs for Wednesday Night Rugby, as they discuss the decision to not reschedule Champions Cup fixtures, meaning Leinster's 28-0 loss remains. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
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On this week's episode of The Red 78, Niamh and Quinny discuss Van Graan's pre-match remarks, the uphill battle for a win against Ulster and how Munster can tackle Castres more effectively this time around.
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Keith Wood joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's #OTBAM to analyse Ireland's strength in depth in the front row.
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The Irish Independent's Cian Tracey talked Champions Cup Covid chaos, a fiery Johann van Graan, and Ulster near-misses on OTB AM with Ger and Eoin.
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Gerry Thornley & Fiona Hayes join Joe for Monday Night Rugby @Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Monday's #OTBAM to discuss Munster's lacklustre come from behind win over Ulster. He also reacted to the reports of Johann van Graan's dissatisfaction with the set-up at Munster after recent comments from Victor Matfield.
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Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network.
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Former Munster and Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan broke down his back row depth chart for the national side on Friday's OTB AM.
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Catch up on the latest sports stories on Monday morning with OTB AM. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network.
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Joe Molloy joined by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and former Ireland star Fiona Hayes to discuss the latest issues the game is facing during Covid, Graham Rowntree signing a new deal for Munster and so much more! @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs