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

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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 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 ThornleyThere'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

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.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.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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.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.

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.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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?Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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

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.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 Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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. All thanks to Bank Of Ireland, #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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

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

Meghann Scully reports from Scotland where an injury-hit Ireland suffered defeat in their final Six Nations game of the year.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

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

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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?'Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Former Leinster & Ireland forward Hannah O'Connor previews the final round of the Women's Six Nations alongside Shane, Keith & Dara, as Ireland visit ScotlandCatch 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

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

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.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 Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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.Rugby Daily on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Irish Rugby. Never Stop Competing.

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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. #Rugby

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.

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

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?Brought to you by Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompetingTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/joinAll the perks right here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/joinHave you downloaded the Off The Ball app?- Search for Off The Ball app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...- Search for Off The Ball app in the app store if you're on iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/otb-spo...SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels:- YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/offtheball... - TWITTER | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball... - INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/offtheball...- FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/offtheball... - WEBSITE | https://www.otbsports.com/radio...- We are live on the Off The Ball app 24/7 - or if you don't have the app listen on desktop: https://www.otbsports.com/radio...PODCAST the show too - we'll timestamp it for you as well- iTunes: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app!- Spotify: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! - We are wherever you get your podcastGET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL - WhatsApp: get in touch on 0879180180- Snapchat: add us and message the show @offtheball1- Twitter: follow and tweet us @offtheball and @offtheballam

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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.

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. 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.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

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