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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

The IRFU last week announced a change to the central contract system that has underpinned Irish rugby's success in the professional era, with provinces now expected to foot 40% of the salary bill of players on central contracts, with the IRFU saying the money saved will go towards investing in the three provinces outside of Leinster.On this week's podcast, Sinéad and Gavin discuss the IRFU's policy change, and whether its an admission the central contract system has failed. To what extent have the IRFU placed a thumb on the scale to further help Leinster, or is Leinster's dominance an inevitable result of Irish rugby finding the best way to success? Are Leinster's advantages unfair to the rest of Irish rugby, or should the other provinces pull up their socks? Have Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell been wrong to pick so many Leinster players for the Irish team?What kind of problems will arise across Irish rugby if the inequalities are not addressed? And does this policy change go far enough - or is something more radical needed?Get in touch - gavincooney@the42.ie and sinead@thejournal.ieThis week's episode of The42 FM is brought to you by An Post Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With news this week that the IRFU are making further changes to their contracting model, I called in an expert to explain it all. In this bonus pod, Owen and I talk contracting changes, coach Sexton, EPCR doldrums, the Humphreys era and more. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the EY CFO Outlook podcast, Thelma O'Driscoll, CFO of the IRFU joins host Jonathan Healy to talk about her diverse career path, her passion for growing male and female rugby from the grassroots up, and how the role of CFO enables her to create a strong and sustainable financial foundation for the game.Thelma O'Driscoll's journey into the rugby world was not a direct one. Starting out in the family business, Thelma went on to work in various finance functions across computer manufacturing (Dell), telecommunications, and professional services. This diverse financial background has proven to be a solid foundation for her current role as CFO of the IRFU. And diversity has been a strong theme during Thelma's time in the male-dominated world of professional rugby. Having been the only female around the leadership table when she first joined in 2016, the organisation has since made huge strides, with 40% of the IRFU Union Committee now comprising female colleagues. Thelma is also very passionate about growing women's rugby and increasing investment in it. They also discuss:Financial Strategy - The IRFU is a not-for-profit organisation, meaning all revenue is reinvested into the game. Over half of the IRFU's €90m income is distributed to provinces, clubs and grassroots rugby.Challenges in Sports Finance - The IRFU's income varies in cycles, and careful management keeps national teams and grassroots rugby stable. Thelma explains why tough decisions are needed to invest wisely and control spending in order to maintain sustainability.Growing Women's Rugby - Women's rugby is experiencing rapid growth and the IRFU are committed to grow the game further and increase investment. This strategic plan includes decentralising the current model and moving to four contracted provincial women's teams. New sponsors like Goodfella's Pizza are investing in women's rugby, with more to come.The Future of Irish Rugby - At the moment Ireland is at the pinnacle of world rugby, but sustaining its position requires careful financial planning. With a debt-free model, Thelma's goal is to strengthen its finances with modern systems to support all levels of Irish rugby.

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?

Let us know what's on your mindWelcome to the Sport for Business POdcast where this week we are chatting media, sponsorship and sport with Paul Henderson, the CEO of dmg media which is home to brands including the Irish Daily Mail, EVOKE, Extra.ie, Business Plus and more.We talk about the world of digital media and the attention span we need to compete for.About the new partnership between EVOKE and the Irish Women's Rugby team and about the value that media partnerships can bring to sport.We also riff on Liverpool's comeback in Istanbul, the power of sport as a child and the idea of JFK, Marilyn Monroe and Albert Einstein sitting down to lunch in Chapter One... 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 upcoming chats with Lynne Cantwell, the Head of Women's Rugby Strategy at the IRFU, and with Ben Calveley, the CEO of the British and Irish LionsOur upcoming live events on Sport and Data in Dublin and about Sports Tourism in Limerick are live on the Sport for Business website and we'd love to have you join us.

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A groundbreaking research project funded by Lero, the Research Ireland Centre for Software, and the IRFU is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse the tackle event in rugby to enhance player welfare and performance, resulting in a more exciting and dynamic game. The project team, led by Professor Anthony Ventresque, Director of the Complex Software Lab at the School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity College Dublin, has the potential to provide coaches, players and referees with incredible insights into tackle technique, identify areas for improvement, and ultimately reduce the risk of injury. "Our research is focused on developing AI that can understand the complexities of rugby tackles. By analysing large amounts of video data, we can identify patterns and trends that may not be apparent to the human eye. This information can be used to develop targeted training programs to improve tackle technique and player safety." PhD researchers Will Connors and Caoilfhionn Ní Dheoráin, are teaming up with Dr Kathryn Dane to harness the power of AI in the world of rugby. This collaborative research project aims to develop AI models capable of automatically identifying and analysing the tackle event, with the potential of improving training techniques. Will Connors, who has represented Ireland at senior, U20, and sevens levels, said that as a rugby player with a Computer Science background, he is fascinated by AI's potential to analyse and optimise tackle technique. "I believe this research can help players at all levels improve their tackling skills and contribute to a more exciting and dynamic game." Dr Kathryn Dane, who has also represented Ireland at senior international level, said this project highlights the crucial link between technique and safety in rugby at all levels of the game. "By using AI to analyse a large number of tackles, we can identify specific areas where technique can be improved to enhance both performance and player welfare." Computer Scientist Caoilfhionn Ní Dheoráin said she is excited by the challenge of applying Machine Learning at scale to analyse rugby tackles in the domestic club and school game. "This project offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of AI and contribute to a deeper understanding of this complex and dynamic sport." The IRFU's Medical Manager, Dr Caithríona Yeomans, who holds a PhD in Sports Sciences, said this research will be hugely helpful to enhancing player welfare in rugby "By understanding the mechanics of tackles and identifying areas for improvement, we can help players develop safer and more effective techniques. The collaboration with Lero and the Complex Software Lab at Trinity College Dublin is invaluable in our ongoing efforts to make rugby a safer sport for all." This collaboration stems from the IRFU's decision to lower the tackle height in the domestic game. The insights gained from the video analysis will help identify the trial's impact on player welfare and the overall game. The IRFU's National Rugby Development Manager and Tackle Trial project lead, Colm Finnegan, says: "We are excited to work with Lero to be at the forefront of innovation in such an important area of Rugby, which reaffirms our aim of making the sport as safe as possible whilst also being an enjoyable game for all." One of the project's recent publications, 'Frisbees and Dogs: Domain Adaptation For Object Detection with Limited Labels in Rugby Data', explores how AI can be trained to accurately detect essential elements in rugby videos, even with limited training data. This is a significant breakthrough in this area. Another recent publication, 'Are we tackle ready? Cross-sectional video analysis of match tackle characteristics in elite women's Rugby Union' examines tackle techniques in the women's game. This study found that many tackles lacked full completion of World Rugby's 'Tackle Ready' recommended techniques, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to r...

Let us know what's on your mindIn this week's episode of the show we bring you a three for one deal.  League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon, SSE Airtricity Head of Sponsorship Ashley Morrow and FAI Commercial Director Sean Kavanagh all dropped by at the launch of the 2025 League of Ireland and filled us in on some of the reasons why this promises to be a year of great excitement.We talk broadcast deals and sponsorship activations, the buzz surrounding the clubs after last season's climax and plenty more.The League campaign for the SSE Airtricity Man's Premier and First divisions gets under way on Valentine's Day and the Irish sporting public is falling in love with the domestic game.   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 upcoming chats with Lynne Cantwell, the Head of Women's Rugby Strategy at the IRFU, and with Ben Calveley, the CEO of the British and Irish LionsOur upcoming live events on Sport and Data in Dublin and about Sports Tourism in Limerick are live on the Sport for Business website and we'd love to have you join us.

Let us know what's on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with David Courell, CEO of the FAI in a conversation that was recorded live at the Sport for Business Sporting Year Ahead 2025 with Teneo a few weeks back.We talk about every aspect of the role from selecting international managers to managing relationships with government, about the need for more facilities and the excitement of the League of Ireland going from strength to strength.Plenty of detail and plenty of hope for a bright future. 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 upcoming chats with Lynne Cantwell, the Head of Women's Rugby Strategy at the IRFU, and with Ben Calveley, the CEO of the British and Irish LionsOur upcoming live events on Sport and Data in Dublin and about Sports Tourism in Limerick are live on the Sport for Business website and we'd love to have you join us.

Let us know what's on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Gordon D'Arcy, one of Ireland's most decorated Rugby internationals and now a man of many parts in the worlds of business media and life.We talk about a career in which professional rugby grew up and touch upon the benefits and the sometime drawbacks of those changes; of reaching a state where everything goes right in a match, of the challenge of moving back into real life at the end of his playing career and plenty more.We finish as ever with a round of quick fire questions the answers to which include a trip to watch Arsenal play football, memories of a Wexford great in Gaelic Games and a table of friends... 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 upcoming chats with Lynne Cantwell, the Head of Women's Rugby Strategy at the IRFU, and with Ben Calveley, the CEO of the British and Irish LionsOur upcoming live events on Sport and Data in Dublin and about Sports Tourism in Limerick are live on the Sport for Business website and we'd love to have you join us.

Let us know what's on your mindIn the latest episode of the Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Irish athlete and European Champion Ciara Mageean.She really is as likable a person as she comes across in her media engagements and we talk about her career, the highs and the lows, as well as the role of role models and the small matter of an invitation to meet the Pope as the result of a previous podcast... 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 upcoming chats with Lynne Cantwell, the Head of Women's Rugby Strategy at the IRFU, and with Ben Calveley, the CEO of the British and Irish LionsOur upcoming live events on Sport and Data in Dublin and about Sports Tourism in Limerick are live on the Sport for Business website and we'd love to have you join us.

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 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.

Welcome to the third episode of "Building a Legacy," a three-part series on "That's What I Call Marketing," in partnership with Legacy Communications. In this series we will take a look at evolving world of communications and how Legacy Communications are shaping the future. In Episode Three of this 3 part series, host Conor Byrne discusses the opportunities Sports Sponsorship provides to brands by meeting with 3 brands at very different stages of their sponsorship journey. The panel includes Amy O'Shaughnessy from Energia, Phil Green from PTSB, Mary McGuire from Legacy Communications, and Jason Delany from Staycity Aparthotels. Each brings unique insights from their roles and industries, sharing how sports sponsorship helps address business challenges, build brand equity, and engage communities.Amy discusses how Energia has utilised their rugby partnerships to establish trust and differentiate themselves in the competitive energy market. Phil from PTSB shares their strategy behind sponsoring the Irish Olympic and Paralympic teams, focusing on humanity and modernising their brand. Jason explains the rationale behind StayCity's recent five-year sponsorship deal with Dublin GAA, aiming to educate the market about their aparthotel model and connect with local communities.The episode discusses the importance of aligning sponsorship with brand values and the evolving relationship between brands and rights holders. The panellists dive into the intricacies of sponsorship activation, how to measure its impact effectively, and the vital role of athlete engagement.This episode is packed with rich insights for marketing professionals contemplating or currently engaged in sports sponsorship, providing a comprehensive guide to navigating this dynamic space. Don't forget to catch up on the previous episodes of the series, featuring in-depth discussions on building an agency and the power of creativity in the field. Tune in and discover how to build a lasting legacy through strategic and impactful sports sponsorship.03:41 Business Challenges and Sponsorship Strategies17:43 Activating Sponsorships Effectively26:45 Building Strong Relationships with Rights Holders29:08 The Importance of Communication29:16 Navigating Complex Sponsorship Deals33:34 Engaging with Sports Talent40:29 Measuring Sponsorship Impact47:56 Starting the Sponsorship ConversationMeet the GuestsPhil Greene, Sponsorship Manager with PTSB. Leading out on the Bank's sponsorship portfolio, including their flagship sponsorship of the Irish Olympic and Paralympic teams, as well as partnerships like the Ideal Home Show and the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards.Amy O'Shaugnessy is Head of Brand at Energia Group. Energia is heavily invested in the world of rugby as the Official Energy Partner of both the IRFU and Leinster Rugby, headline sponsor of the Energia All Ireland League and with naming rights at Energia Park.Jason Delany, Director of Brand, Product and Marketing at Staycity Aparthotels who has most recently negotiated and led out on one of the most talked about sports sponsorships in the country, that is with Dublin GAA, which was signed on a five year deal in November of last year.Mary McGuire, Head of Sponsorship at Legacy Communications who while working together with these three great brands also works across a wide range of sponsorships within the industry from sport, culture, entertainment and media for her clients within the agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Alan Quinlan gives his verdict on what he thinks is going on with Peter O'Mahony and Munster, the IRFU say women's game is a "major priority" and Jimmy O'Brien looks primed and ready for South Africa.

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a new funding model from the IRFU which will see a marked difference in how central contracts are fulfilled. Hugo Keenan looks set to swap a summer tour of South Africa for the Olympic Games. And there's mixed news in the centre for Munster.

Ireland's largest outdoor science engagement event, Cork Carnival of Science, has announced a STEMtastic programme for this year's festival, which will pop up at Fitzgerald Park from 8th - 9th June. Supported by Cork City Council and Science Foundation Ireland and organised by Cork City Council's Lifetime Lab @ Old Cork Waterworks Experience, this hugely impressive and high quality 2 day STEM engagement event will see Fitzgerald Park transformed into a science super park for the weekend. Curious kids and fun-loving families are invited to explore, investigate, experiment, and discover the wonders of science, which will delve into climate and the natural world from a scientific point of view.this year. Almost 25,000 people attend each year and this year's budding scientists are invited to unlock nature's secrets and explore more than 45 different STEM based activities. There will be 26 live seated science shows in Circus Top and Stretch Tents, demonstrations throughout the scenic park, walkabout scientific performers, the animal roadshow, interactive stands, an active zone, microscopic wonders, lego mania, remote controlled robots, DNA investigations, and discoveries big and small along the way - all for free. Topping the bill are, of course, the live science shows performed by stars of the science education and entertainment realm. These seated shows draw large crowds and offer regular performances throughout the day. This year's headliners include Airforce' by Simply Science physicists Dr. Stephen Davitt and Phil Smyth from RTÉ's Home School Hub, 'The Crazy Weather Show' by Science 2 Life's wonderfully dramatic Scientific Sue, 'Now that's what I call Science' by W5 from Belfast 'Its Only Water' by Science Made Simple, 'Airheads' by Thunder Bolts & Lightning and 'The Circus Science Show' by Inspirational Science. New activities on the programme for 2024 include 'Bee-ology' a circus-science performance that juggles bee and insect stories and facts. There's also 'OurKidsCode' offering parents of primary school aged children taster coding club workshops which they hope will inspire a network of coding clubs around the country. UCC will be on hand to showcase their Free Hydro Cells research project which aims to create energy from sustainable materials. Also new on Discovery Drive will be the Curiosity Cube where kids can join the team from Merck and investigate the life cycle of a t-shirt in a fun and hands-on way. This year's theme will put nature under the microscope with a number of activities. The Irish Tree Network will take you on a remarkable journey through the world of plants where you will learn about plants as sources of oxygen, food, fuel and medicine, habitats, mitigators in climate change and importance in health and wellbeing. The Marine Institute will bring their Explorers Education Programme which aims to encourage greater understanding of the marine world and encourage more young people to become ocean champions in Ireland. Cork's very own Lifetime Lab will be on hand to demonstrate the use of microscopes to get up and close with mini beasties from our rivers and the Animal Roadshow will bring along their petting zoo featuring lizards, snakes, spiders, owls, frogs and more. Large scale favourites making a welcome return include the Stardome Giant Inflatable Planetarium from Blackrock Castle Observatory and the 40ft walkthrough inflatable model of the human digestive system from APC Microbiome Ireland, while the Active Zone will feature a host of 'science of sport' activities facilitated by Transport for Ireland, Cork City Sports Partnership, IRFU and FAI. Guiding you on your scientific adventure will be themed routes including 'Exploration Avenue', 'Innovation Way' and 'Discovery Drive' which will map out where rows of workshops and interactive experiences are located within the park. Here hands-on workshops will offer the chance to try out a broad variety of science-based tasks. Families wishing to make a da...

Murray and Gav put a lid on a Leinstertaining week and look ahead to the four provinces' URC clashes this weekend — all of which are important. As the dust settles on Jordie Barrett's move to Leinster, infamous provocateur Murray also fields questions on Munster's 2021 signing of Jason Jenkins — his thoughts on which continue to annoy some people three years later. Plus, it turns out some of our listeners were ahead of the curve when it comes to making the IRFU's central contract system at least slightly more palatable for Connacht, Ulster and Munster. For this week's additional podcasts with Bernard Jackman and James Tracy, visit the42.ie/extra

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Jordie Barrett's impending move to Leinster. We hear from Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand ahead of their Six Nations game in front of 45,000+ at Twickenham. Bath confirm the arrival of a Leinster lock. Munster are poised to conduct another raid on Connacht, who could see Darragh Murray pick up a ban this week. The IRFU will be one of the beneficiaries of a new grant from the British & Irish Lions. And Mohamed Haouas is being given a second chance at Montpellier.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Andy Farrell is all but certain to be confirmed as Lions head coach tomorrow afternoon. Connacht coach John Muldoon provides an interesting insight into the province's relationship with the national team set-up.Munster's Musgrave Park has a new name. And the IRFU have confirmed an extension to a long-standing sponsorship arrangement.

Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill, Lindsay Peat and Pat McCarry look back on another weekend of Champions Cup rugby and react to the biggest rugby news of the weekend. They discuss Andy Farrell as he signs a new deal with the IRFU and continues on as the head coach. They look at RG Snyman's potential (and probable) move to Leinster from Munster and what impact he'll have on the province. Plus, they look at the big games in-depth as Leinster and Ulster win, but Munster and Connacht come away disappointed again after Champions Cup defeats.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Andy Farrell's contract extension with the IRFU. The IRFU has also achieved its gender balance target on its Union Committee. Eddie Jones has been speaking about his return as Japan's head coach. Keith Wood has his say on Ulster's recent struggles. And a Welsh player has been forced to retire due to injury.

Frawls, Burkey & Moss review Round 8 of the Energia AIL action, and preview Round 9. Moss rounds up the eight week of Ace of Clubs, with Gary Dillon from Instonians RFC leading the way, sponsored by Cahill Apparel. Peter Fitzgibbon (National Referee Manager) & Colm Finnegan (National Rugby Development Manager) from the IRFU join us to discuss the New Tackle Law, along with other areas. Powered by Energia #PositiveEnergy

As the Rugby World Cup draws to a close, we turn our attention on House of Rugby to the URC and the provinces. Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill is joined in studio by James Downey and Pat McCarry to look back on an exciting weekend of URC rugby with wins for Connacht, Munster and Leinster. The look at Connacht's great start to the season, with three wins from three. BUT can they sustain that on the road now? They've three away fixtures coming on the trot. Munster's young-guns got the job done against the Dragons, and some of them could be impressing enough to keep their place. The lads look at the impressive output from some of their academy stars. Plus, Jacques Nienaber will soon start with Leinster. What will the World Cup winning coach bring to the set-up and could he be the magic ingredient missing in tight European games? All that, plus a look at some changes at the high-performance level in the IRFU.

Irish rugby legend Hannah Tyrrell joins Alanna Cunnane on this week's HerSport Energia AIL Rugby Show to break down all of the latest news and matches. They dive into how Fiona Hayes' Bohemians shook things up against Blackrock, the impact the Irish internationals will have with their come back into the league and also what more investment into pathways could do for the game. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:40 Blackrock's winning streak comes to an end 2:29 Ireland win the XV3 series 6:54 David Humphreys to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU performance director 10:02 Nike correct themselves on the history in men's and women's rugby 12:44 Energia AIL review 13:03 UL Bohemians beat Blackrock? 17:07 Suttonians 44-0 Cooke 19:39 Old Belvedere 33-19 Galwegians 22:32 Railway Union 46-10 Ballincollig 26:38 This or that challenge 27:31 Energia AIL preview Visit the website https://hersport.ie/ Check out the Her Sport channels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hersport.ie Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HerSport.ie/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HerSportDotIE About Her Sport: Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women's sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change. Contact us: hello@hersport.ie

On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to what David Humphreys might bring to the IRFU Performance Director role, Eddie Jones on his departure from Australian job and Wayne Barnes calls time on career.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new big cheese at the IRFU. Keith Wood also offers an interesting Lions coaching ticket, and a Leinster player is off to France.

In the latest episode of the Motivation Interview, Allen chats with CEO of Leinster Rugby, Shane Nolan. Shane talks about his early life in boarding school, through his years working in business and tech, right up to taking over the role of CEO at his beloved Leinster. Hope you all enjoy this one! #leinsterrugby #motivation #IRFU

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Rassie Erasmus rules out a potential future role with the IRFU.There's also injury news from the South African camp ahead of their clash with Ireland next weekend.Eddie Jones is already looking ahead to Australia's meeting with Wales after their loss to Fiji.And England head coach Steve Borthwick wants his side to continue their upward trajectory after a 34-12 win over Japan.

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories, all in one place, in Wednesday's Lunchtime Wrap.Coming up today: Positive news for Ireland as three injured players take full part in training, Alan Quinlan explains what Rassie Erasmus would bring as IRFU high performance director, and Miguel Delaney runs the rule over the latest names floated to succeed Stephen Kenny.Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball with Energia – proud sponsor of Irish rugby. Think of the possibilities.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we bring you details of Iain Henderson's new deal with Ulster and the IRFU. Leinster have paid tribute to Johnny Sexton, appearing to signal his retirement from the province. And Ronan O'Gara speaks about his rivalry with Leinster.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of those links between the IRFU and London Irish. There's another shock departure from the Wales pre-World Cup training squad. A Cork U20 Hurling star is now part of Munster's Academy. And the Blues are through to the Super Rugby semis.

Philippa Tuttiett and Sara Orchard are back to preview round three of the Women's Six Nations. There's plenty of excitement ahead of the showdown between Wales and England in Cardiff, they speak to Wales forward Georgia Evans to get the lowdown from the Wales camp. England head coach Simon Middleton raised a few eyebrows this week suggesting a radical chance to goal-kicking rules in women's rugby so we speak to World Cup winning fly-half Katy Daley-McLean to get her take. And journalist Fiona Tomas joins the pod to discuss her article in The Telegraph about allegations of sexism at the IRFU.