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    Rugby Daily | IRELAND-NZ BUMPER PREVIEW, Ireland star calls time on int'l career

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 13:34


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | Teams out for Ireland-NZ, huge injury blow for Ireland women's team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 11:58


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    WOTS | Ep. 24: "Spite can be incredibly powerful" | Crowley vs Prendergast | Sporting Rivalries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 34:43


    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.

    RUGBY DAILY | Set piece crucial to All Blacks-Ireland clash, Eddie Jones doubts the Irish, and Munster to go gung-ho for Argentina

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 15:03


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    The Red 78 Unlocked | Five from Five for Munster | Ep.140

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 20:57


    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. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The 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.

    RUGBY GREEN XV (NZ special) ep. 5: "If he's fit, you play him." | Record number of abroad-players | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 48:51


    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.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

    KEVIN MCCLEERY: Bringing Rugby 7s to Palestine in front of the world | OFF THE BALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 36:25


    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.

    Rugby Daily | Conan: "That's unacceptable in this environment", URC team news

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 12:10


    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...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    RUGBY DAILY | Munster name XV for Connacht, Farrell's great form, Springbok ban and Rassie rages against the machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 12:23


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    BRENDAN FANNING: ‘I was never a huge fan of Ireland's Call but…' | Touching Distance | Life as a sports journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 39:11


    Journalist Brendan Fanning chats to Eoin around the launch of his new book ‘Touching Distance'. Rugby with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | Croke Park to host MASSIVE international? James Tracy on Leinster players commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 13:05


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    "I've learned to Love the Process!" | Ireland's Erin King | Off the Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 20:21


    Eoin Sheahan checks in with injured Ireland star Erin King about her rehab and future plans after her horrific injury in April.

    The Red 78 Unlocked | Magnificent Munster see off lacklustre Leinster | Ep.139

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 21:18


    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. 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

    Rugby Daily | Fogarty on Leinster 'kick up the arse', tactical breakdown of Farrell try

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 12:45


    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...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    RUGBY DAILY | Hansen to miss ABs as doubts over Aki and Henshaw continue, McBryde on Leinster failings, and Lancaster has an eye on Munster

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 10:11


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

    UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘All the better for Irish rugby…' | OFF THE BALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 21:02


    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!You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

    Rugby Daily | Munster players with a point to prove? Quinny's Leinster-Munster prediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 10:47


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | Leinster and Munster fully loaded for Croke Park clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 12:04


    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...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    FERGUS FARRELL: ‘He saved my life that day' | Recovering from paralysation | Rebuilding a Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 53:06


    ‘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. Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | Doris back for Ireland's Autumn squad, 10-year ban for R360 players

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 11:42


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    The Red 78 Unlocked | Leinster loom for unbeaten Munster | Ep.138

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 20:32


    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. 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.

    Rugby Daily | The tiny tweaks at Connacht under Lancaster, major coup for Wallabies squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 10:37


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | 'Be yourself and enjoy it' - Josh van der Flier on advice from Johnny Sexton, and Munster look to up the ante at Croke Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 11:15


    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?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | Munster's Edinburgh nightmares, team news for Irish sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 10:54


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    WOTS: "They don't want to go back to Union" | Rugby League In Ireland | World Cup Qualifiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 52:41


    RUGBY LEAGUE IN IRELAND | Matt Kennerson | Molly Boyne | Storm Cobain | Word On The Street | OTB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 45:50


    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. 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!

    Rugby Daily | JJ to play ahead of Crowley, come Carbery come back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 11:18


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | In praise of Crowley, R360 clap back at unions, Honey Badger saves the day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 10:20


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    The Red 78 Unlocked | "Better to win ugly than lose pretty" | Ep. 137

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 21:21


    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.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.

    Rugby Daily | Munster welcome back a future star, Crowley wants to kick on with the province and with Ireland, and The Rugby Championship to be shelved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 10:59


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | 'One of the most respected players England have ever produced... ' | Lancaster on Lewis Moody's MND diagnosis and Leinster wobble sees Lions back in the fold

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 17:07


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    BONUS: "That's All We Have... 24 Hours" | Olympic Silver Medallist Kenneth Egan On Being 15 Years Sober | Movember

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 18:04


    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.

    Rugby Daily | Storm Amy wreaks havoc, Leinster and Connacht name URC sides, Irish players get R360 warning and the final weekend of the Rugby Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 13:56


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | Crowley starts but Casey out for Munster, Dupont set to train with France

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 10:58


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Word On The Street | Ep.20: Nightmare in New York | Ryder Cup abuse | Alcohol at the GAA? | Off The Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 43:27


    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? 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!

    Rugby Daily | New era for Ireland U20s, Skelton back for Bledisloe clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 10:16


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster off to a winning start | Ep. 136

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 20:19


    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.

    Rugby Daily | Hanrahan out for Munster's Cardiff clash, Nic White unretired (again!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 11:39


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | Leinster apologies, bouncing back against the Bulls, a good start for Connacht and Rassie's record-breaking Springbok

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 14:16


    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?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    Rugby Daily | URC kicks off, Caplice explains decision to retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 13:06


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    "Their Professional Progress is Their Own Worst Enemy!" | WRWC with Anna Caplice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 29:11


    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

    Rugby Daily | Youngs takes shots at Lancaster and Borthwick, first URC team news

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 10:22


    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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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