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

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

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. Back Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault

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

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.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.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 Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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

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

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. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guiness 0.0

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

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

Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey & Hugh Farrelly for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is with Optimum Nutrition. #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #RugbySUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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.This weeks Saturday Panel is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the top of performance nutrition, trusted by the world's best athletes, and a growing partnership with the IRFU, Optimum Nutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

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

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

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

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

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with #OptimumNutrition #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby

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

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. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault

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

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.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 Reds' win over Zebre, and to talk about Mike Prendergast's departure from the club at the end of the season. 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, 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?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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

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

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

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

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

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.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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 ReviewThe Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18's only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

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

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.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18's only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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.