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This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Liam Toland and Gerry Thornley join Eoin Sheahan for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby, off the back of the opening weekend of the new URC season, with all four provinces off to a losing start for the first time since 2009! Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Dara Smith-Naughton was at the launch of the Investec Champions Cup season, and he spoke with Munster's Jack Crowley about his injury, the unknowns of his unique condition, and his goal to be bak in the New Year, fit and ready for the World Cup! Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

David Wilson is back with Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Peter O'Mahony reflecting on a “bizarre” end-of-season situation at Munster after the 2023 World Cup — and why, despite the business side of rugby, the province will always be “home”.There's also Munster team news ahead of the URC weekend, with Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman returning, while injuries bite elsewhere. Alan Quinlan weighs in on reasons for optimism, and singles out young scrum-half Ben O'Donovan.Plus, Beibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland Women's record try-scorer in a 31-24 win over Japan, and the latest on Jack Willis' Ireland eligibility talk and Leinster injury updates.Rugby Daily on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Munster and Ireland legend Peter O'Mahony joins Eoin Sheahan live in studio to discuss his new book, ‘All In', detailing his life in rugby, as well as how he has handled retirement. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Dara Smith-Naughton was on hand as Ireland bounced back from last week's disappointing defeat in Tallaght Stadium against the USA with a comfortable win over Japan in the Dexcom Stadium in their second WXV match.Firstly, hear from Dara as he gives his FT report, then hear from Head Coach Scott Bemand and Erin King, debutant Beth Buttimer and finally, Ireland's record try-scorer; Beibhinn Parsons.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, all the team news ahead of the URC finally kicking off this weekend,and Ireland target a big response against Japan, as the WXV Global Series heads to Galway.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Gerry Thornley is not happy that the domestic season is only kicking off this weekend.James Tracy's dream pick for the next Leinster head coach,And could New Zealand Rugby scrap their Super Rugby sides to secure their financial future?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the extent of Munster's injury crisis at out-half becomes clearer - and more concerning...Brian O'Driscoll on what he feels Ireland lacks at the minute,And James Tracy's big question as Joey Carbery returns to Leinster action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to a brand new series on Off The Ball where Brian O'Driscoll sits down with legends of Irish sport who have retired their sporting career for something new. In episode one, Brian spoke to former professional footballer for Ireland, Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland, Niall Quinn about the transition from athlete to running a business.The Next Play on Off The Ball is brought to you by Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland' section

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Stuart Lancaster sheds some light whether he'll stay at Connacht, or go for the head coach role at Leinster.Could Andrew Porter make a switch to tighthead this season?And Henry Pollock has signed a new deal at Northampton, but for far less than his agent Eddie Hearn would like...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the fallout from Ireland's shock defeat to the USA in Tallaght yesterday.A mad weekend in the WXV, as France are shown five cards, but held on to beat Australia.And Munster head into a new URC campaign with a spurned out-half among their two choices for the 10 jersey this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Cameron Hill was on hand in Tallaght Stadium to get immediate reaction as Ireland blew a 19-point lead in the second half to hand the victory to the United States in the first WXV match of the year.Firstly hear from Cameron as he gives his report of the events that unfolded in South DublinThen, hear from Scott Bemand and Erin King in their post-match press conferenceFinally, hear from US Head Coach Jack Hanratty and player Georgie Perris-Redding in their press conference.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Ireland team news ahead of Sunday's W-X-V opener against the United States.John Muldoon opens up on the regrets he still holds about his playing career,And could New Zealand Rugby face a Welsh-style overhaul of their professional game?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In the second of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Dexcom Stadium, speaking to some of the stars of the current Connacht and Ireland setups!They were joined by props Finlay Bealham and Billy Bohan, as well as loose forward Paul Boyle, looking ahead to the new season, with the prospect of the World Cup at the end of it as well!This was the second of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a just over a week. We will also be going to Ulster and Munster next month, and there's still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/eventsRugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In the second of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan, Brian O'Driscoll and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Dexcom Stadium, speaking to ‘Mr Connacht' himself, John Muldoon, the assistant coach to Stuart Lancaster and former teammate of both Brian and Andy.This was the second of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a just over a week. We will also be going to Ulster and Munster next month, and there's still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/eventsRugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Finn Russell joins Eoin Sheahan for our latest episode of Inner Drive, for a wide-ranging chat on the journey from Bridge of Allan to the very top of world rugby. Finn reflects on growing up playing every sport going, breaking through as a “late developer”, and balancing rugby with a stonemasonry apprenticeship before the pro dream properly took off. He opens up on New Zealand's influence, the Lions rollercoaster from “Geography 6” to Player of the Series, and the much-talked-about mending of bridges with Gregor Townsend. He also opens up about what Scotland need to do to win something big. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ronan O'Gara won't be the next head coach of Leinster,The injury crisis that's ravaged Munster - BEFORE the new URC season.And the IRFU hit Leinster coach Seán O'Brien with a 10-match touchline ban...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Ireland get a busy WXV Global Series campaign underway this weekend, with the USA coming to Tallaght Stadium on Sunday.Our own Cameron Hill caught up with a number of Ireland stars ahead of another massive season, with both England and France coming to town for the 2027 Women's Six Nations.Enjoy our chats with captain Erin King, stalwarts Eve Higgins and Anna McGann, Robyn O'Connor - the breakthrough star winger of 2026 - and Beth Buttimer, who got just the eight tries for Munster in as they defended their Interpro crown!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In the first of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the new LAYA Arena, speaking to some Leinster legends and current stars!For the second part of the Leinster edition of the Roadshow, Eoin and Andy were joined by head coach entering his final year Leo Cullen, as well as two-time World Cup winning coach and Leinster assistant coach Jacques Nienaber.This was just the first of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a few short weeks. We will also be going to Connacht, Ulster and Munster, and there's still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/eventsRugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In the first of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the new LAYA Arena, speaking to some Leinster legends and current stars!They were first joined by current Leinster and Ireland stars Josh van der Flier and Joe McCarthy, before Leinster legend Malcolm O'Kelly jumped on stage.This was just the first of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a few short weeks. We will also be going to Connacht, Ulster and Munster, and there's still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/eventsRugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, could the Ireland men's team move a Six Nations game out of the Aviva to the US?Will the Ireland women's team be back at the Aviva against England or France in next year's Six Nations?And England head coach Steve Borthwick is set for a contract extension...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Rassie gets out early once again with his team to face the All Blacks,Alan Quinlan on why ROG would be the wrong choice as the new Leinster coach,And how Leinster prop ALex Usanov could've gone down an entirely different sporting path.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a new lead candidate has emerged in the hunt for Leo Cullen's successor at Leinster,Another big injury blow for Leinster and Ireland ahead of the new season,And New Zealand name their team to face South Africa in the third test of their Greatest Rivalry series.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, South Africa supposedly name their team for their third test against the All Blacks,Why the refereeing of the scrum is becoming the Culture War at the heart of the Greatest Rivalry Tour...And how the Irish provinces fared in their pre-season games, and the women's interpro series at the weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, huge blow for Munster and Ireland, as Jack Crowley is ruled out for the rest of the year,The teams are named for the second test between New Zealand and South Africa in the Greatest Rivalry tour,And all eyes on Galway tomorrow for the exciting finale to the Women's Interpro Series.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus on the catastrophe of their opening-test defeat to New Zealand,How the referee has once again become the point of discussion from the Springboks and All Blacks camps,And the brain injury lawsuit being brought against rugby's governing bodies has been saved from the brink of collapse...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,Coming up, South Africa and New Zealand show their hands for the First Test of the Greatest Rivalry Tour,How New Zealand came to the brink of civil war over a visit by the Springboks in 1981,And we hear from the provinces ahead of a pivotal weekend in the women's interpro series.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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Susanna Mollen joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to discuss the women's interpros, after she spoke with members of each province ahead of the global WXV season.The full interviews with Erin King, Sadhbh McGrath, Fiona Hayes and Anna McGann will be available throughout the week! Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a welcome injury boost for Connacht and Ireland ahead of the new season,An unwelcome injury blow for South Africa ahead of facing the All Blacks,And former Ireland out-half Brian Smith has died at the age of 59.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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

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

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

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

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

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. Word on the street on Off The Ball, with Braeburn, From refreshing iced mochas to smooth iced oat lattes, whatever the weather, Braeburn Coffee has you covered, Made for your summer.

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

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

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)! WOTS on Off The Ball is with Braeburn, whatever the weather, Braeburn Coffee has you covered. Made for your summer. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join.

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

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

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