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

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.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

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

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

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!To access the full Sunday Paper Review, become a member now at offtheball.com/join.

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

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

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.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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!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 BallGary 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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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.Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 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…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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

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

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! And fancy a bag? They're available now on https://www.elverys.ie/collections/irfu-upcycled-giant-jersey-bags. Rugby is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

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

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

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

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

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

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.Subscribe 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 Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

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

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

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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 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/join

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

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

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.

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.

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

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. Subscribe 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 Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

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

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

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

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

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

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. Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM at @OffTheBall or get in touch on 087 9 180 180.