Podcast appearances and mentions of Stuart Lancaster

New Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster faced the media alongside Cian Prendergast and Jack Carty on Monday afternoon. Saturday's 26-15 victory over Benetton in the opening game of their URC campaign was the main talking point, as well as the focus now turning to another home clash at Dexcom Stadium against Scarlets on Saturday afternoon.

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, we will get the latest from both the Leinster and Connacht camps after contrasting starts to their United Rugby Championship campaigns.Leinster's Robin McBryde apologises for the poor showing.Stuart Lancaster says that there is good work done, but plenty more to do.Rassie Erasmus on a phenomenal performance from his out-halve.And which Scottish lock could be on his way out the door of Bordeaux-Begles?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On this week's show (28th September 2025): Maigh Cuilinn, Corofin, Salthill-Knocknacarra and Tuam Stars qualify for the Bon Secours Senior Football Semi-Finals, while St. Michael's suffer relegation; Caltra, Corofin, An Spidéal and St. Brendan's are the final four in the race for the intermediate title; Connacht begin life under Stuart Lancaster with victory in the BKT United Rugby Championship; And Galway United get their first win in 12 games in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! == Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals Maigh Cuilinn 2-19 Oughterard 2-12 Corofin 2-20 Dunmore MacHales 0-10 Tuam Stars 1-21 Killannin 0-17 AET Salthill-Knocknacarra 5-15 St. James 0-17 Senior Football Relegation Final Bearna na Forbacha 2-11 St. Michael's 1-7 Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Finals St. Brendan's 5-15 Caherlistrane 1-25 AET An Spideal 4-10 Cortoon Shamrocks 2-14 Corofin 1-12 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-12 Caltra 2-20 Oileain Arann 0-21 Intermediate Football Relegation Semi-Finals Oranmore-Maree 3-14 Clifden 3-11 An Cheathru Rua 1-14 St. Gabriel's 2-9 Primary Junior Football West Semi-Final Carna-Caiseal 3-13 Clonbur 2-16 AET (Carna-Caiseal won 4-2 on penalties) Primary Junior Football North Semi-Final Headford 3-16 Killererin 3-13 Primary Junior 2 Football Quarter-Final Annaghdown 2-11 Maigh Cuilinn 2-10 Tuam Stars 0-20 St. James 1-11 Junior A North Board Football Final Oranmore-Maree 2-12 Glinsk 1-13 Junior A West Board Final Kinvara 3-16 Na Piarsaigh 0-4 Senior LGFA Semi-Finals Claregalway 2-13 Salthill-Knocknacarra 3-6 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 4-17 Maigh Cuilinn 0-4 Senior LGFA Relegation Play-Off Dunmore MacHales 4-12 Naomh Mhuire 1-12 Intermediate LGFA Semi-Finals Tuam Stars 3-13 Oughterard 1-8 Caltra Cuans 1-10 Naomh Anna Leitir Moir 0-4 Intermediate LGFA Relegation Play-Off Bearna na Forbacha 4-7 St. James 3-8 Junior A LGFA Semi-Final Monivea-Abbey 4-14 Caherlistrane 2-10 Menlough-Skehana 2-12 Grainne Mhaols 2-7 Junior A LGFA Relegation Clonbur 4-7 Milltown 3-7 Junior B LGFA Semi-Finals Kilkerrin-Clonberne 6-18 Kilconly 1-15 Salthill-Knocknacarra 2-13 Annaghdown 0-5 Junior B LGFA Relegation Ballinasloe 2-9 Corofin 1-6 Junior B Hurling Semi-Final Tommy Larkins 1-11 Turloughmore 0-12 Junior E Hurling Semi-Final Loughrea 4-18 Annaghdown 3-9 Under 17A Hurling Semi-Finals Athenry 2-30 Craughwell 4-24 (3-1 on penalties) Oranmore-Maree 2-19 Loughrea 5-9 Under 17B Hurling Semi-Finals Michael Cusacks 1-18 Portumna 1-13 Gort 4-12 Moycullen 0-13 Under-17B1 Hurling Semi-Finals Ahascragh-Fohenagh 3-20 Annaghdown 3-9 Micheal Breathnach 2-25 Padraig Pearses 5-8 Under 17C Hurling Final Abbeyknockmoy 5-23 Liam Mellows 4-15 Under 16A Hurling Shield Final Carnmore 2-13 Turloughmore 0-7 Intermediate Camogie Championship Play-Off St. Colman's 1-9 Cappataggle 0-6 United Rugby Championship Connacht 26-15 Benetton Stormers 35-0 Leinster Glasgow Warriors 35-19 Sharks Ulster 42-21 Dragons Bulls 53-40 Ospreys Zebre 31-28 Edinburgh Scarlets 21-34 Munster Cardiff 33-20 Lions SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division Galway United 2-1 Cork City Drogheda United 1-1 Derry City Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Bohemians Shelbourne 2-1 Waterford Sligo Rovers 1-0 St. Patrick's Athletic SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division Wexford 1-0 Galway United Bohemians 3-2 Sligo Rovers Shelbourne 1-2 Athlone Town Treaty United 0-6 Peamount Waterford 1-8 Shamrock Rovers Galway FA Men's Premier Division Moyne Villa 2-1 Athenry Salthill Devon 3-2 Mervue United Maree-Oranmore 1-4 Colga Renmore 3-3 Corrib Celtic Salthill Devon 4-12pts, Colga 10pts, Moyne Villa 9pts

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the team news from Leinster, Munster and Ulster - and Clayton McMillan on his vision for Munster ahead of his reign properly beginning this weekend,Joe Schmidt shows his hand for Australia's Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand at Eden Park,And Ben Young assesses the coaches he played under with England - not a glowing report for either Stuart Lancaster or Steve Borthwick.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy as his side gear up for the new URC season.Stuart Lancaster on building on Connacht's potential in his first season in charge.And Matt Williams talks URC, while Rassie Erasmus talks Matt Williams.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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Connacht Rugby's announcement back in June (2025) that former England head coach and Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster caught a lot of attention. Lancaster brings experience probably not seen by any of his predecessors, including leading his country into the 2015 World Cup, helping Leinster to four PRO14 titles and the 2018 European Champions Cup, and he recently served as head coach in Racing 92 in France. His career spans over 20 years, and he'll have responsibility for defence as well as his Head Coach role. Stuart Lancaster has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Connacht will start the European Challenge Cup away to Ospreys on Sunday, 7th December, before hosting Georgia's Black Lion six days later. Connacht then head to Montpellier on Sunday, 11th January, before welcoming French side Mont-a-bán on the 17th.

URC and Premiership semi-finals, Top 14 final round, and the final of the URC. Plus the round up of other stories including R360 and Stuart Lancaster's most recent move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.Coming up, new Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster lays out his plans for next season,Gerry Thornley on whether Leinster have declined since Lancaster left,And ahead of the Premiership semi-finals, we'll hear from Michael Cheika, Pat Lam and Johann van Graan.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Rebecca Creagh and John Fallon are in studio to talk about a busy international week and react to the FAI Cup draw; Bernard Jackman looks at Paul O'Connell's Ireland squad for the summer tour and the arrival of Stuart Lancaster in Connacht, plus Shep previews the NBA finals between the Thunder and the Pacers! Game On.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, James Tracy on Stuart Lancaster becoming Connacht head coach,The Ireland squad is announced for this summer's tour of Georgia and Portugal,And after failing to snap up Jack Crowley, Leicester Tigers set their sights on another possible out-half signing this summer.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to recap last weekend's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals. We also discuss Connacht's hiring of Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a huge coup for Connacht as Stuart Lancaster is confirmed as new head coach,Jacques Nienaber and Alan Quinlan react to 'wink-gate',And an ex-Leinster centre will swap for Dublin for Provence from next season.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Cameron Hill joins Eoin Sheahan and Gavin Cooney this evening to round up all of the day's sporting action, including massive news in Irish rugby that Stuart Lancaster is returning to Ireland, taking his coaching talents to the West to manage Connacht from July. Also included in today's Newsround are all the latest from Caoimhín Kelleher's move to fellow Premier League side Brentford and all the latest from the Ireland's final Nations League game against Slovenia with Kathleen McNamee and Rachel Sheehan at Parc Uí Chaoimh.

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.

Massive news for Connacht today. We also touch on the quarter finals but who cares!!!

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Westmeath football star Luke Loughlin joined Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy on why he nearly took up a hurl instead of playing football this summer.And after missing out on the Australian head coaching job, Stuart Lancaster joined the lads to explain what had actually happened in the process.But this morning's Bite begins with Loughlin on the Tailteann Cup.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to 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

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Westmeath football star Luke Loughlin joined Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy on why he nearly took up a hurl instead of playing football this summer.And after missing out on the Australian head coaching job, Stuart Lancaster joined the lads to explain what had actually happened in the process.But this morning's Bite begins with Loughlin on the Tailteann Cup.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Westmeath football star Luke Loughlin joined Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy on why he nearly took up a hurl instead of playing football this summer.And after missing out on the Australian head coaching job, Stuart Lancaster joined the lads to explain what had actually happened in the process.But this morning's Bite begins with Loughlin on the Tailteann Cup.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Sam Bruce is joined by a weary Christy Doran, who reflects on his first Hong Kong Sevens. The team then addresses the ongoing Wallabies coaching saga, trying to work out why a decision is still to be made; they discuss whether Stuart Lancaster could actually be a chance; before they then rip into Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, pondering where it went wrong for the Waratahs and whether the hip-drop tackle should be outlawed; they also analyse the Brumbies' and Reds' wins and look ahead to Round 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you up to date with the Ireland news following an eventful weekend for both the men's sides that were in action. We have the latest on Garry Ringrose, and hear from Alan Quinlan on the centre's red card challenge in Cardiff. Ulster have been forced into signing short-term injury cover for their front row. Two Munster forwards have extended their stays with the province. Stuart Lancaster is a man in demand. The latest from France's crisis club, Stade Francais.And Benetton are to part company with their head coach.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you up to date with the Ireland news following an eventful weekend for both the men's sides that were in action. We have the latest on Garry Ringrose, and hear from Alan Quinlan on the centre's red card challenge in Cardiff. Ulster have been forced into signing short-term injury cover for their front row. Two Munster forwards have extended their stays with the province. Stuart Lancaster is a man in demand. The latest from France's crisis club, Stade Francais.And Benetton are to part company with their head coach.

This week we are unlocking the Secrets of Elite Performance with Dr Peter Tierney! From the high-pressure world of professional rugby and football to cutting-edge performance apparel, Dr Peter Tierney has seen it all. In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to win at the highest level, exploring the critical lessons from his time with Leinster Rugby's Heineken Cup-winning squad, the evolving science of athlete recovery, and the power of data in shaping the future of sports performance. Discover: * The biggest mistakes teams make when trying to replicate success * Why recovery isn't a one-size-fits-all approach – and how to get it right * How wearable tech is changing the game (for better or worse!) * What elite coaches like Stuart Lancaster do differently If you're serious about maximising performance, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply straight away. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or sports science enthusiast – you don't want to miss this one! ** About Dr Peter Tierney** Dr Peter Tierney is a highly experienced sports scientist and performance coach with over a decade of experience working across multiple sports, including rugby, football, and athletics. He has held key roles with Leinster Rugby, contributing to their Heineken Cup success, and has worked in industry innovation, focusing on performance apparel. Dr Tierney specialises in athlete recovery, data-driven performance strategies, and applying cutting-edge sports science to optimise results. He actively shares insights on social media and contributes to advancing the field through research and applied practice. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

One a basic level, ‘60s cinema is the story of the complete breakdown of censorship rules about what could and could not be shown on American theater screens. Hollywood's Production Code was already falling apart in the ‘50s when competition with television forced movies to offer kinds of entertainment that were not available on the small screen. Films from countries with fewer restrictions on content were being shown more frequently and naturist documentaries were getting around rules about nudity – though you had to go to “art” cinemas or less reputable theaters to see these things. While the studios still had strict guidelines on what was acceptable for release in mainstream theaters, smaller theaters were pushing boundaries on what they were willing to show audiences. As a result, Hollywood, in order to keep up, threw all their old self-censorship rules by the end of the ‘60s.One of the major figures on the grindhouse circuit who continued to push the amount of sex and nudity that could be shown in films throughout the decade – and made enough money doing it for the studios to really take notice – was Russ Meyer. His goofy, satirical, surprisingly well-made exploitation films were cutting-edge smut that gained popularity over the course of the ‘60s because they delivered the sleaze they promised and dis it with skill and style. Eventually he gained a cult reputation among cineastes and reputable film critics that continues to this day, even though many of his films are more shocking by modern standards than they were when they first hit screens. In this episode, Bart and Jenna discuss all things boobs, sexual desperation and boobs. Bart takes on the brunt of the burden, getting through the entire decade and finding there's more to Meyer than pure titillation. Jenna, however, is less than enthused with Meyer's ‘comedic' sensibilities, finding Bart's cherry-picked selections mostly intolerable. But even both agree that at least a little bit of Meyer is essential viewing for anybody who want to understand the what the decade in cinema was all about.The following films are discussed:• Lorna (1964) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Lorna Maitland, Mark Bradley, James Rucker• Mudhoney (1965) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Hal Hopper, Antoinette Cristiani, John Furlong• Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Tura Satana, Haji, Lori Williams• Good Morning and... Goodbye! (1967) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Alaina Capri, Stuart Lancaster, Haji• Vixen! (1968) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Erica Gavin, Garth Pillsbury, Harrison Page• Harry, Cherry and Raquel (1969) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Linda Ashton, Charles Napier, Larissa ElyAlso mentioned:• The Immoral Mr. Teas (1959) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Bill Teas, Ann Peters, Enrico Banducci• Eve and the Handyman (1961) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Eve Meyer, Anthony-James Ryan, Frank Bolger• Erotica (1961) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Denise Daniels, Kathy Lee, Candis McKay• Wild Gals of the Naked West (1962) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Sammy Gilbert, Anthony-James Ryan, Jackie Moran• Europe in the Raw (1963) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Veronique Gabriel, Gigi La Touche, Abundavita• Fanny Hill (1964) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Miriam Hopkins, Letícia Román, Ulli Lommel• Motorpsycho (1965) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Haji, Alex Rocco, Steve Oliver• Mondo Topless (1966) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Babette Bardot, Darlene Grey, Pat Barringtonn• Common Law Cabin (1967) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Jackie Moran, Babette Bardot, Adele Rein• Finders Keepers, Lovers Weepers! (1968) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Anne Chapman, Paul Lockwood, Gordon Wescourt• Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Dolly Read, Cynthia Myers, Marcia McBroom• Supervixens (1975) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Charles Pitt, Shari Eubank, Charles Napier• Up! (1976) Directed by Russ Meyer Starring Edward Schaaf, Robert McLane, Elaine Collins

Who's the strongest? Who's the fastest? And who lets genetics do all the work? Strength and conditioning guru Tom Tombleson joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in studio for a January fitness special that might help you and your teammates out at the start of a new year. Tom was an England coach for a decade and worked with Stuart Lancaster, Eddie Jones and Steve Borthwick at international level.  Get tickets for our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 Check out our new partners Thriva and get 20% off your first blood test using the code LOVEOFRUGBY. LINK: thriva.co If you want to nominate your local club to take part in our new game, here is the link: https://forms.gle/9PrSEohCYiLB4D9R6 Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveOfRugby

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's URC interpro at the Aviva, where Jordie Barrett will get his first taste of Irish derby action. The CEO of the URC discusses a potential merger with the English Premiership. Richie has the latest on Stuart Lancaster's job security at Racing 92. And the turmoil at the top of English rugby continues.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's URC interpro at the Aviva, where Jordie Barrett will get his first taste of Irish derby action. The CEO of the URC discusses a potential merger with the English Premiership. Richie has the latest on Stuart Lancaster's job security at Racing 92. And the turmoil at the top of English rugby continues.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest line on Stuart Lancaster, who apparently "wants out" of his deal at Racing 92.Lancaster's had to put the foot down with two hookers taking their Christmas party too far. Jean Kleyn has gone under the knife. Ulster centre Ben Carson has signed a new long-term contract. And the UK government counts the cost of London Irish, Wasps and Worcester going under.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest line on Stuart Lancaster, who apparently "wants out" of his deal at Racing 92.Lancaster's had to put the foot down with two hookers taking their Christmas party too far. Jean Kleyn has gone under the knife. Ulster centre Ben Carson has signed a new long-term contract. And the UK government counts the cost of London Irish, Wasps and Worcester going under.

Is Owen Farrell about to leave Saracens? Ugo, Ashy and Chris discuss the shock news that Farrell could be heading to Racing 92 in the summer. What would the motivation be for moving clubs at 32 and will former England head coach Stuart Lancaster play a big part in his decision? Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson joins the pod after their sensational comeback at Sandy Park which sees them top of the Premiership. Steve Borthwick looks to have persuaded Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to join England over Wales so Ashy and Ugo also run the rule over England's options on the wing ahead of the Six Nations. Plus, we get top four predictions with the run-in to the Premiership season already in sight.

We're joined by former France international second row Bernard Le Roux to discuss the game plan that beat the All Blacks, the mindset, what makes Shaun Edwards' defence special, Uruguay, wrap up the first round of matches and opening ceremony, find out what life's like at Racing under Stuart Lancaster and take a look ahead to the second weekend of the World Cup. Plus, we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tristan Tedder joins us to talk saving Perpignan from bottom spot but the possibility of another relegation play-off with a team from PRO D2, his journey from Durban to Toulouse, winning promotion with Johnnie in Bayonne, a massive move to Racing 92 this summer, what Stuart Lancaster has in store for him and much more. Plus, we preview a massive European finals weekend with La Rochelle and Toulon in action, we discuss Brive's demise, player mutiny at Lyon and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Stuart Lancaster. Connacht have made a significant appointment to their backroom staff. And London Irish are given a major deadline by the RFU

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster - the last Irish team standing in Europe. We also hear from James Lowe and Stuart Lancaster. Rassie Erasmus gives the latest on Nigel Owens reportedly joining the Springboks coaching staff. And Wales are set to lose an impressive young centre for the World Cup.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a head coach appointment at Connacht. We hear from Ross Byrne and Dan Sheehan ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy. Warren Gatland gives his side of the contract impasse in Wales, and his hopes for Saturday. A couple of big names miss out on England's visit to Cardiff. And a big name joins Stuart Lancaster at Racing.

On the first Rugby Daily of 2023 there is bad new regarding Jonathan Sexton's face. There's a positive update from Munster regarding RG Snyman. Siya Kolisi and Stuart Lancaster will be working together in Paris. And lots of Ireland's Six Nations opponents are picking up untimely injuries.

Driving Life with Conor Faughnan Episode 30. Conor meets the new CEO of Leinster rugby Shane Nolan. They talk about his time in Google and what brought him to Leinster, his chats with Leo Cullen and everything from replacing Stuart Lancaster to the stadium project to growing the women's game.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from all four provinces ahead of the weekend's interpros. We hear from both Pete Wilkins and Stuart Lancaster. Finn Russell has confirmed his next destination. Bernard Laporte has shown some cop-on. And Wayne Barnes has announced the formation of a new support network for elite referees.

Our topic this week is attack in the modern game and we're joined by former England head coach and current Leinster assistant coach Stuart Lancaster. He sits down with Charlie to discuss how he prepares and coaches his sides to attack.But before that, Ben, Charlie and Charles look back on an action-packed weekend of international rugby including England's shock defeat to Argentina in their opening game of the autumn. We discuss where it all went wrong for Eddie Jones' side and ask if the experiment of a Smith-Farrell-Tuilagi midfield needs to be scrapped. We also hear from Ellis Genge, who defended England's performance despite the defeat.Fiona Tomas checks in from Auckland after England made it into a second consecutive World Cup Final after picking up their 30th consecutive win.We also wrap up the rest of the action including wins for Ireland and Scotland and a thumping defeat for Wales, who came up against a rampant All Blacks side, before looking ahead to next weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by Racing 92 assistant coach Rory Teague to discuss coaching under Eddie Jones with England, his journey to the top job at Bordeaux, the backlash he faced from fans there, how the move to Paris came about, the prospect of working under Stuart Lancaster next season and, of course, the situation surrounding Finn Russell and his exclusion from the Scotland squad this autumn...Plus, we discuss Fabien Galthie's injury issues, Reda Wardi's moment of madness and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD20 at checkout for 20% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Molloy is joined in studio by Leinster Rugby coach Stuart Lancaster for an exclusive interview on Off The Ball. Beginning with his imminent move to Racing 92, Stuart considered his remarkable spell with Leinster, coping with the loss of his father, and his unique relationship with Leo Cullen. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

New Racing 92 winger Christian Wade joins us to talk settling into Parisian life, adjusting back to rugby from American football, his journey to the NFL, the standard of coaching in rugby, the sad situation at his old club Wasps, his England disappointments over the years, the prospect of working with Stuart Lancaster again next season and much more...Plus, we discuss Fabien Galthie's squad for the Autumn Nations Series, talk Top 14 and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD20 at checkout for 20% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Rugby Daily, poor Will Connors' latest injury set-back, and Stuart Lancaster's update on it. Alan Quinlan gives his verdict on Munster's young guns ahead of their trip to the Aviva. We hear from a frustrated Andy Friend. There's reaction to Wasps' entering administration, plus news of an Irish coaching casualty in France.

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM for his reaction to Stuart Lancaster's move to Racing 92 next season, plus much more. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

We're back... with a formal apology for missing the first five weeks of the season but with a massive marquee signing to unveil in order to make up for it! Toulouse assistant coach and double World Cup winner Jerome Kaino has signed on the dotted line to join the pod this season and he gives his view on what Sam Simmonds and Stuart Lancaster can expect when they move to the Top 14 as well as discussing Toulouse's early season form and initiations at the club. We discuss what can be read into the departures of a host of France's assistant coaches after the World Cup and whether Fabien Galthie himself might be tempted away by Japan. Plus, we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD20 at checkout for 20% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to talk rugby. (00:35) 'What the hell happened with the dog, Brian?!' (09:00) Expectations vs reality: Where are Munster now? (25:00) Stuart Lancaster's Leinster legacy - who can replace him? (37:20) 'Ulster fans should be excited, but they've been here before.' (44:00) Sympathy for Bundee Aki. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (00:43) 'Unacceptable' Munster defeat against the Dragons. (23:00) 'Bundee Aki let himself down, let his teammates and let his coach down.' (30:40) Ulster: The second-best province in Ireland. (35:48) Who should replace Stuart Lancaster at Leinster? Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Kathleen on #OTBAM as speculation continues around whether Stuart Lancaster is stepping away from the Leinster backroom staff. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow