Podcasts about irfu

The latest Reptrak index of mostly highly valued organisations in Ireland is out and the Credit Unions sits atop the list once again - followed by An Post and the IRFU interestingly. At the very bottom lies X - the social media formerly known as Twitter. So why are some organisations perennially popular while others often unloved? Speaking to Joe to discuss was Alan Tyrell, the Chief Executive of the Reputations Agency.

PJ talks to Kate McCarthy, Womens Coordinator at Ballincollig RFC, who are supporting the campaign about making rugby easy to get into for girls. If you want to take part in their event ou can secure a spot right now by emailing youthsassistant@ballincolligrfc.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinéad O'Carroll is joined by Niall Kelly to discuss the fallout from Munster's appointment of Roger Randle as attack coach, and the subsequent “mutual agreement” that the deal will not go ahead.Randle was accused of raping a woman in South Africa in 1997 when he was there as a player. Randle denied the allegation and has always maintained his innocence. He was initially charged with the crime, but that charge was later dropped.In today's episode, Sinéad and Niall consider whether Munster's hierarchy properly thought through the likely backlash to Randle's appointment.Committee members and commercial advisors have walked away, relations with the IRFU have been strained, supporters have been left with questions, sponsors were feeling uneasy and players have been put in an impossible position of having to answer media questions on the appointment. And now, head coach Clayton McMillan is disappointed that the coach he wanted and backed will not join him at MunsterWhat will be the lasting consequences for the province - once the biggest brand in Irish sport - both on and off the field? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March of this year the IRFU launched a series of combines to identify high potential athletes from other sports and introduce them to the elite rugby performance pathway.OTB's Susanna Mollen and Rachel Sheehan joined in at the second, Dublin-based combine in DCU where they chatted to a number of IRFU staff about the goals of the combines and potential backlash from other sporting organisations.Back in studio with Eoin, Susanna reports back on what news came out of the St. Pats campus. Want to watch the full piece? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/x18EaBVbGCU#Rugby is on Off The Ball with @BankOfIreland | #NeverStopCompeting--Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as Bohemians do battle with Derry City at Dalymount Park.Phil Egan will be joined in the gantry by Keith Treacy, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday May 2nd at 3 o'clock.You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Off The Ball Saturday from 1pm on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.Manchester United take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Off The Ball Sunday - former United star Darron Gibson will be alongside Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford for that one.That kicks off at half-past-three and you can follow all the action on Off The Ball Sunday from 1 o'clock on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.

Just 4 days now till the Guinness Women's Six Nations kicks off, with Ireland starting their campaign against the World Champions in a nearly sold out Twickenham Stadium. Gathering for their first day of camp last week, OTB's Susanna Mollen sat down with prop Linda Djougang. They chat about Linda's decision to step away from the IRFU's centralised contract programme, the disappointment after the Rugby World Cup last summer, and the excitement of the upcoming championship. #Rugby is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Jonathan Sebire, co-founder of Signify, a data science company dealing mainly with online threats and abuse discusses the partnership with the IRFU to investigate the case of Irish International Edwin Edogbo who was been the subject of intense racial abuse online.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the talking points from the world of sport following a St Patrick's Night full of Champions League action which saw Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run come to an end in Lisbon, Arsenal easing past Bayer Leverkusen, PSG inflicting more pain on Rosenior's Chelsea and Manchester City coming up very short against Real Madrid. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Munster's Edwin Edogbo made his Ireland debut during the 2026 Six Nations campaign, after which he was subject to vile, racist abuse on social media. On this week's show, Sinéad and Gavin speak to Jonathan Sebire, co-founder of Signify, which monitors and reports online abuse of athletes. The IRFU are among Signify's clients, and Jonathan explains how Signify worked to identify some of those who sent abuse to Edogbo, and how some people may now be held accountable. He also talks more widely about the social media abuse of sportspeople, explaining how it impacts sporting performance and why the solution is never as simple as telling sportspeople to get off social media entirely.Get in touch: sinead@thejournal.ie and gavincooney@the42.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan in line on the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms!This week's Crappy Quiz 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, ‪@optimumnutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

Adrian Barry is joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and the Sunday Independent's Declan Lynch for this week's Sunday Paper Review.This week's Sunday Paper Review 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, OptimumNutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.#OptimumNutrition #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Mick McCarthy, Dara Snith Naughton and debutant Eve Conway in line on the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms! This weeks Crappy Quiz 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.

Let us know what's on your mindA missed World Cup can break a career or build a new one. Erin King chose the second path. We sit down with Ireland's captain to unpack the shock of injury, the slow work of rehab, and the mindset shift that turned heartbreak into hunger ahead of a landmark Six Nations. From that first uneasy scan to the first whistle back, Erin shows how perspective reshapes performance—and how gratitude can harden into game-winning edge.We dig into Ireland's resurgence and what's changed beneath the highlights: smarter coaching, real investment from the IRFU, and youth pathways that finally give girls a clear route to the green jersey. Visibility is rising too, and it matters. The team's first standalone at the Aviva Stadium against Scotland is more than a fixture; it's proof that women's rugby belongs on the biggest stages with the biggest crowds. We talk tactics and temperament—quick rucks, brave width, disciplined defence—and why big venues amplify belief as much as noise.There's unfinished business off the field. Erin calls out the coverage gap and backs the “same energy” push, arguing that equal effort and equal results deserve equal attention. Progress is real—more media slots, fuller stands, smarter storytelling—but the job isn't done. We connect the dots between performance, promotion, and participation, showing how each win can spark the next generation to join a club, pick up a ball, and see themselves in this team. If you care about Irish rugby's future, women's sport, or how resilience becomes culture, this conversation is for you.Subscribe, share with a friend who loves rugby, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.comWe publish a daily news bulletin and host regular live events on a wide range of sporting subjects. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts from, and look forward to more upcoming chats on leadership and the business of sport.Our upcoming live events, including our League of Ireland Breakfast at Grant Thornton on February 4th, as well as plenty more, are live on the Sport for Business website, and we'd love to have you join us.

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.

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.

Racist abuse aimed at Irish rugby player Edwin Edogbo blows up online after the Six Nations win over Italy – so bad the IRFU had to shut off comments. Born and raised in Cobh, Co. Cork to Nigerian parents, the 23-year-old is Irish… so why are some people losing their minds over that?Adrian, Jeremy and callers tear into the vile comments, the “heritage” argument, and the cowards hiding behind anonymous accounts. Angela (a Munster supporter who knows the family) and Aine (raising a mixed-race child in Ireland) bring it home in a powerful, emotional chat.Plus: another Opinions Matter travel mug giveaway question at the end.

Aoife Clarke, Director of Communications for the IRFU & Jason Sherlock, former Dublin footballer

Adrian Barry is joined by Cliona Foley and Rory Keane for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review This weeks Sunday Paper Review 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.

Melanie Browne with a GAA filled show, with some Cork City FC and IRFU sprinkled in!

Owen and Tom talk about France vs Ireland, all the fallout, and showcase really nice IRFU fleeces (bought on sale)

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

A warning that sensitive topics and upsetting content are discussed in this documentary, including eating disorders, suicide and suicidal ideation.It's a common misconception that eating disorders only affect women. The fact is that an eating disorder can affect both men and women, boys and girls.“Dying to Get Ripped” is a two-episode series by radio producer Orla Riordan for Newstalk that explores this issue. One that is becoming more prevalent amongst Irish men. This is episode one.The documentary highlights the unique risk factors facing men, who may be suffering with an eating disorder such as over-exercising, over reliance on supplements and the use of steroids in the pursuit of the body beautiful. It will discuss the influence of social media in pushing products and a muscular ideal on young men as well as speaking to organisations who are working to reduce the stigma facing men with eating disorders.The IRFU, Horseracing Ireland, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority all participate in the discussion surrounding policies in place for anyone suffering from an eating disorder or disordered eating.We speak to bodybuilders, health professionals, and family members as well as International Rugby Referee Nigel Owens on their own personal experiences with mental health issues, bulimia and anorexia, body dysmorphia and steroid use.This documentary offers an insight into the growing issue with eating disorders and body dysmorphia among young Irish men as well as highlighting ways to seek help and recover.Irish men are putting their health, fertility and even their lives at risk in search of the perfect body.If you have been affected by anything referenced in this documentary, you can contact the Bodywhys helpline on 01 210 7906 or the Samaritans on 116 123.

A warning that sensitive topics and upsetting content are discussed in this documentary, including eating disorders, suicide and suicidal ideation.It's a common misconception that eating disorders only affect women. The fact is that an eating disorder can affect both men and women, boys and girls.“Dying to Get Ripped” is a two-episode series by radio producer Orla Riordan for Newstalk that explores this issue. One that is becoming more prevalent amongst Irish men. This is episode one.The documentary highlights the unique risk factors facing men, who may be suffering with an eating disorder such as over-exercising, over reliance on supplements and the use of steroids in the pursuit of the body beautiful. It will discuss the influence of social media in pushing products and a muscular ideal on young men as well as speaking to organisations who are working to reduce the stigma facing men with eating disorders.The IRFU, Horseracing Ireland, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority all participate in the discussion surrounding policies in place for anyone suffering from an eating disorder or disordered eating.We speak to bodybuilders, health professionals, and family members as well as International Rugby Referee Nigel Owens on their own personal experiences with mental health issues, bulimia and anorexia, body dysmorphia and steroid use.This documentary offers an insight into the growing issue with eating disorders and body dysmorphia among young Irish men as well as highlighting ways to seek help and recover.Irish men are putting their health, fertility and even their lives at risk in search of the perfect body.If you have been affected by anything referenced in this documentary, you can contact the Bodywhys helpline on 01 210 7906 or the Samaritans on 116 123.

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

A warning that sensitive topics and upsetting content are discussed in this documentary, including eating disorders, suicide and suicidal ideation.It's a common misconception that eating disorders only affect women. The fact is that an eating disorder can affect both men and women, boys and girls.“Dying to Get Ripped” is a two-episode series by radio producer Orla Riordan for Newstalk that explores this issue. One that is becoming more prevalent amongst Irish men. This is episode one.The documentary highlights the unique risk factors facing men, who may be suffering with an eating disorder such as over-exercising, over reliance on supplements and the use of steroids in the pursuit of the body beautiful. It will discuss the influence of social media in pushing products and a muscular ideal on young men as well as speaking to organisations who are working to reduce the stigma facing men with eating disorders.The IRFU, Horseracing Ireland, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority all participate in the discussion surrounding policies in place for anyone suffering from an eating disorder or disordered eating.We speak to bodybuilders, health professionals, and family members as well as International Rugby Referee Nigel Owens on their own personal experiences with mental health issues, bulimia and anorexia, body dysmorphia and steroid use.This documentary offers an insight into the growing issue with eating disorders and body dysmorphia among young Irish men as well as highlighting ways to seek help and recover.Irish men are putting their health, fertility and even their lives at risk in search of the perfect body.If you have been affected by anything referenced in this documentary, you can contact the Bodywhys helpline on 01 210 7906 or the Samaritans on 116 123.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, after the Autumn Nations Series, attention turns to the domestic and European action for the provinces this weekend.Brian O'Driscoll on the one element that Ireland have noticeably lost in their attack,35 players have signed central contracts as part of the IRFU's Women's High Performance Programme,And why the Irish system is struggling to produce quality front-row options for international level.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Andy Farrell names a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's clash with Eddie Jones' Japan.Has the increase in open-play kicking detracted from rugby as a spectacle?And the IRFU publishes its finding on whether the reduced legal tackle height has made the game safer.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Jonathan Healy is joined in Croke Park by the most capped player in Ireland's Women's Rugby History, a Hall of Famer, and currently the Head of Women's strategy with the IRFU, Lynne Cantwell to discuss her current role and more.

Cameron Hill and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan for the Newsround on a hectic day of sport. Budget Day has came and gone and the League of Ireland have received €3 million for academy development. The Irish men's senior team met up for their games against Portugal and Armenia over the next week and the IRFU have pushed back against Mike Tindall's R360 plans. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

The Dell Technologies Forum took place today at the RDS in Dublin with Peter O'Mahony, former Ireland rugby captain and Grand Slam winner, Lynne Cantwell, most capped Irish women's rugby player and Head of Women's Strategy at the IRFU, David Humphreys, former Ireland international and Performance Director at the IRFU headlining the event which showcased how AI can help organisations drive peak performance, increase productivity and spark innovation. The Forum brought together approximately 600 of business and IT leaders to explore the latest developments in AI-powered transformation, the next generation of AI PCs, modern data centres and multicloud strategies. Conversations centred on how these advances can help strengthen competitiveness and unlock new growth opportunities. Across the keynote, solutions expo, curated breakout sessions, insightful panels and more, decision makers heard from a range of exciting experts and speakers on the innovative solutions that can empower them to transform at speed and scale up their success. This comes as Dell's Innovation Catalyst Study 2025 revealed that while 76% of Irish organisations view AI as a strategic driver of business growth, almost half (46%) are struggling to keep pace with rapid technological change and concerns around security, expertise and compliance. Peter O'Mahony took to the stage to share lessons from elite sport on building a high-performance culture on and off the pitch, while Lynne Cantwell and David Humphreys discussed how teamwork, leadership and innovation can help organisations thrive in an era of technological transformation. Other speakers included Jason Ward, EMEA North Vice-President and Managing Director of Dell Technologies Ireland; Alyssa Boyle, Head of Commercial Operations at Studio Ulster; and Gemma Leo, Head of Business Support & Projects at the Crann Centre. Speaking at the Dell Technologies Forum, Mark Hopkins, General Manager of Dell Technologies Ireland, said: "AI is no longer a question of "if" - it's a question of how to make it work better, faster, and more securely to provide the right outcomes for your business. Leaders across Ireland are now looking to scale AI responsibly, modernise infrastructure and prepare their workforce for what's next. Through this year's Dell Technologies Forum, we're bringing together the technologies, insights, and collaborations that help businesses turn ambition into action. Whether it's scaling GenAI, modernising infrastructure, or empowering the workforce with AI-enabled devices, the Forum is where organisations see what's possible - and how to make it real. "The insights of Irish rugby legends, alongside leading voices from the technology and business sectors, highlighted how teams can achieve peak performance - whether on the field or in the boardroom. At Dell Technologies Ireland, we are committed to helping organisations across the country harness AI and emerging technologies to innovate with confidence and turn potential into tangible results." To find out more about the Dell Technologies Forum, click here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 19ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 beir na póilíní ar bean darbh ainm Patricia Hearst – bhí sí an bhean a bhí siad ag féachaint I gcóir don am is faide. Beir siad uirthi I San Francisco. I 1989 ghlac Gerry Collins an leithscéal ón IRFU ar an chonspóid as an Afraic Theas. I 1989 chuir na Gardaí fear poist ón tSionainn sa phríosún de bharr gur rinne sé camastaíl. I 1991 tháinig Cill Chaoi amach ar barr sa Tidy Towns an bhliain sin. Sin Rod Stewart le Sailing – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1975. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1998 fuair Robbie Williams a chéad uimhir a haon tar éis a d'fhág sé Take That. Tháinig an t-amhrán Millennium óna dara halbam I've Been Expecting You. I 2004 chuir Celine Dion níos mó cheolchoirm ar siúl I Las Vegas do bhliain eile. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Jimmy Fallon I Meiriceá I 1974 agus rugadh amhránaí Nile Rodgers I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1952 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 19th of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1975: America's most hunted woman, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst, was caught last night in a Mexican-American enclave of San Francisco 1989: Foreign affairs minister Gerry Collins accepted the IRFU's public apology on the South African controversy. 1989: A Shannon postman was jailed on fraud charge. 1991: The picturesque seaside resort town of Kilkee was warded the highest marks in the county in this years Tidy Towns Competition. That was Rod Stewart with Sailing – the biggest song on this day in 1975 Onto music news on this day In 1998 Robbie Williams scored his first solo UK No.1 single after leaving Take That with 'Millennium', taken from his second album, I've Been Expecting You. 2004 Canadian singer Celine Dion extended her Las Vegas show for another year. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Jimmy Fallon was born in America in 1974 and singer Nile Rodgers was born in America on this day in 1952 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 28ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1988 scaoileadh urchar ar Gharda nuair a bhí sé I gcoinne triúir robálaí a bhí faoi airm ag tí I gCill Dara. I 1997 dúirt an IRFU leis na chlub go gcaithfidh gach duine a bheith cláraithe chuig an árachas saoil agus árachas gortú, ionas go mbeidís ábalta imirt. I 1988 sheas Nancy Kelly ó Lissycasey as a bpost mar altra de bharr go raibh sí mar Clare's Darlin Girl. I 2005 bhí a lán tacaíocht ó ghrúpaí slatiascaireacht, oibreoir báid agus seirbhísí cuardaigh agus tarrthála don mhuiríne leis an chostas de 3 milliúin euro. Sin Oasis le The Importance Of Being Idle – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2005. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1968 chuaigh The Beach Boys chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Do It Again. I 1972 chuaigh Alice Cooper chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán School's Out. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Jack Black I Meiriceá I 1969 agus rugadh amhránaí Shania Twain I gCeanada ar an lá seo I 1965 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 28th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1997: The IRFU told rugby clubs every one of their junior and senior players needed to be registered to life and injury insurance to play. 1988: A Garda was shot after a confrontation with 3 heavily armed raiders outside a house in Kildare. 1988: 22 year old Nancy Kelly from Lissycasey stepped out of her career as a nurse to be selected as Clare's Darlin Girl. 2005: the provision of a €3 million marina 2 km south of Killaloe had immense backing by boat operators, angling groups and search and rescue units. That was Oasis with The Importance Of Being Idle – the biggest song on this day in 2005 Onto music news on this day In 1968 The Beach Boys were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Do It Again'. 1972 Alice Cooper was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'School's Out'. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Jack Black was born in America in 1969 and singer Shania Twain was born in Canada on this day in 1965 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Why is the IRFU playing landlord in Dublin's most expensive postcode? Despite recently calling time on its rugby sevens team, it appears that Ireland's rugby union has been snapping up luxury Dublin houses to some dismay of local residents, who fear they are trying to grow the footprint of the Aviva stadium. So what exactly is the IFU doing? Host: Kevin Doyle | Guest: Mark TigheSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the appointment of Stuart Lancaster as the club's new Head Coach. Lancaster has signed a two-year contract and arrives at the province with a wealth of coaching experience at the highest level of the sport, across all three major European leagues and at international level. He most recently served as Head Coach of Racing 92 in France, and before then enjoyed a hugely successful seven-year spell as Senior Coach of Leinster Rugby. With primary responsibility for the day-to-day coaching of the team, he helped lead Leinster to four consecutive PRO14 titles and four Champions Cup finals, including victory in the 2018 decider. As the news broke, Galway Bay FM's William Davies joined John Morley and Darren Kelly on Galway Talks. == He made the move to Leinster after four years as Head Coach of the England national team, with whom he led for four Six Nations campaigns and the 2015 Rugby World Cup in his native country. He was appointed to that role after four years as the RFU's Head of Elite Player Development, where his primary remit was to help young players realise their potential at club and international level. Lancaster began his coaching career over 20 years ago, as Head of Academy at Leeds RFU. He was then appointed Head Coach of the Leeds Tykes in 2006, leading them to promotion to the English Premiership in his first year in charge. After a further year as Head Coach, he was promoted to the RFU. As Head Coach, Lancaster will also have responsibility for defence, thereby completing next season's coaching team. Joining him will be new attack coach Rod Seib, scrum & contact coach Cullie Tucker, and lineout & maul coach John Muldoon. Lancaster will take up the role in time for the beginning of pre-season training in July, and will be formally presented to the media and wider Connacht supporters next month.

Hello ! And welcome to a brand new Off The Ball podcast - Word On The Street!Every week, Susanna, Eve & Rachel take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets to find out what you, the public, think.As David Nucifora breaks his silence on the IRFU cutting the men's 7s programme... Susanna, Eve, and Rachel felt they could stay quiet no longer!! (Same effect really). From the lack of transparency and World Rugby's share of the blame, to the Women's team being the next victim, we work through how the public feel about the IRFU's decision.Have a topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms.

Hello ! And welcome to a brand new Off The Ball podcast - Word On The Street!Every week, Susanna, Eve & Rachel take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets to find out what you, the public, think.As David Nucifora breaks his silence on the IRFU cutting the men's 7s programme... Susanna, Eve, and Rachel felt they could stay quiet no longer!! (Same effect really). From the lack of transparency and World Rugby's share of the blame, to the Women's team being the next victim, we work through how the public feel about the IRFU's decision.Have a topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Ulster sign Wallabies prop Angus Bell, raising questions over IRFU's overseas prop embargo,Leinster face a opening-weekend trip to South Africa with the fixtures out for the 2025/26 URC season,And Dara Smith-Naughton picks his Ireland XV for the Six Nations opener against France... next February!Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby. #NeverStopCompeting.

It's a big day for Danny as he pods for the first time as an ex-player. He tells Chris and Ugo all about his emotional farewell at The Stoop and what is next for him besides building forts in his back garden. Can DC's former club shock Bristol on the final day of the season and blow the play-off race wide open? If you could only pick one fly-half from the URC or Prem to win you a final, who would it be? There is more uncertainty in Welsh rugby and we are joined by former Ireland sevens captain Harry McNulty to discuss the IRFU scrapping their men's programme. Plus, should you ever play a Six Nations match on Thursday?

On this weeks episode we have on old friend join the show to chat about:Our starting Wallabies XV (is Noah & Joseph are out due to injury)IRFU scrapping their 7's programANZAC Test Match - Top 3 players we'd want to seeSuper Rugby Pacific - Round 14 picks

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron HillComing up, former Ireland Sevens captain on the IRFU's decision to wind up the men's programme.Munster name their team for their do-or-die clash with Benetton in the URC,And South African rugby is in mourning following the sudden death of an ex-Springbok.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron HillComing up, the IRFU is discontinuing the Men's Sevens programme.Former Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster on whether he would return to Ireland,And Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a European final.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two players moving to IRFU central contracts in the summer. There's an update on the health of the squad ahead of Saturday's crunch with France. The FFR have made contact with World Rugby over the discrepancies in the bans of Garry Ringrose and Romain Ntamack. And could Ronan O'Gara be given a new voice in the La Rochelle coaches room?

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two players moving to IRFU central contracts in the summer. There's an update on the health of the squad ahead of Saturday's crunch with France. The FFR have made contact with World Rugby over the discrepancies in the bans of Garry Ringrose and Romain Ntamack. And could Ronan O'Gara be given a new voice in the La Rochelle coaches room?

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to yesterday's pulsating Investec Champions Cup clash of La Rochelle and Leinster. We hear from both head coaches - Leo Cullen and Ronan O'Gara. Richie has the latest on Peter O'Mahony's fitness ahead of Munster's trip to Franklin's Gardens, a game you can hear live and exclusive on Off The Ball. Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his Six Nations squad, which does not include some experienced and notable names. The IRFU have taken another step towards building front row depth across the country. And a former Cheetahs prop is murdered in South Africa.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to yesterday's pulsating Investec Champions Cup clash of La Rochelle and Leinster. We hear from both head coaches - Leo Cullen and Ronan O'Gara. Richie has the latest on Peter O'Mahony's fitness ahead of Munster's trip to Franklin's Gardens, a game you can hear live and exclusive on Off The Ball. Wales coach Warren Gatland explains his Six Nations squad, which does not include some experienced and notable names. The IRFU have taken another step towards building front row depth across the country. And a former Cheetahs prop is murdered in South Africa.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news for Ireland's final test of the autumn with the Wallabies. We hear from head coach Andy Farrell on his reasons for selecting Sam Prendergast to start on Saturday, as well as his message to the young fly-half. There's details on the IRFU's significant financial loss in their latest accounts. Leinster are still able to recall a host of internationals for tomorrow's URC interpro with Ulster. Steven Kitshoff provides an update on his health following neck surgery. And two major names are leaving Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in the summer.

On a bumper Friday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the stories linking Bundee Aki with a money-spinning move to France. Lynne Cantwell's capped an excellent month for her personally, with a new role at the IRFU. And there's team news from each of the four provinces ahead of their last URC outings before the international window. Plus, Leo Cullen discusses his potential new contract, and Jonathan Sexton perhaps working with Ireland.

On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the official IRFU stance on the proposed 20-minute red card rule. Connacht and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow's URC interpro in Galway, and there's potentially worrying news for Andy Farrell. Munster make five changes for their Cape Town excursion. Ireland's women learn of their World Cup pool opponents.Could Eddie Jordan rescue London Irish?And Sene Naoupu earns a plum new job back in New Zealand.