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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's upcoming URC quarter final with the Sharks. And Quinny tells us about the time he got a suppository at half time.
It was the European finale in Cardiff and Jim, Goodey and Bigs unpack an epic weekend of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. We dive into UBB's first-ever title and whether Saints were undone by early injuries, French power, or just Lucu & Jalibert magic. There's post-match beef, Alex Coles stepping up, and debate on what this means for some Lions hopefuls. Plus, Bath look ruthless in dismantling Lyon to claim silverware, with some controversy along the way. We preview the URC quarter-final line-up and try make sense of a chaotic final round in the Prem with top four still up for grabs. Settle in and subscribe on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The fallout from the Champions Cup final continues. As the Bordeaux party made its way back to France, some of their players were still aiming jibes at Henry Pollock during their trophy parade. What advice do Danny, Ashy and Ugo have the young Englishman? We reflect on Bath's Challenge Cup triumph and the controversy surrounding Sam Underhill's tackle. There's a new tournament to look forward to in 2028, plus it's the final round of the Premiership this weekend. Will Gloucester or Saracens sneak into the top four on the final day? And what can we expect from the URC play-offs?
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back at the win over Benetton that has secured a top 8 finish and Champions Cup rugby for next season, and ponder the question - can Munster actually win the URC?
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.
Scottish rugby referee Hollie Davidson on her path to becoming the first woman to referee a Challenge Cup final plus Tom & Andy review Glasgow's & Edinburgh's weekend in the URC
It's crunch time across the board, we're back to break it all down. Goodey and Jim look ahead to a massive Champions Cup Final, dissect the thrilling race for the URC playoffs, and react to a Saracens second-half collapse in the Prem and what it means for the playoffs. We look at what Red Bull's potential takeover of Newcastle could mean, and reflect on some massive changes in Ireland and Wales with Sevens scrapped and regions under threat. Plus, predictions, and plenty to cover in ootttthhheer neeewwwss!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, we will hear from Aoife Wafer after she was freshly crowned Guinness Women's 6 Nations player of the year for 2025.James Tracy's thoughts as Leinster begin their preparations for the URC playoff push,And an England stalwart retires - with a call-to-arms to those responsible for the future of the game.Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Wherein we talk the conclusion of the URC regular season, and pay a bit of tribute to a beloved player who we lost last week. As always, there's probably a fair bit of silliness tossed in, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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?
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales international Ellis Jenkins to discuss the potential threat of losing another regional team while Josh McLeod, fresh from arriving home from South Africa, reflects on the Scarlets making the URC play-offs
Rito Hlungwani, Stormers forwards coach, joins John Maytham to discuss the Stormers latest results against Cardiff, and what is next in the URC. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron HillComing up, Munster are gearing up for what will be a decisive night in the URC.Leinster name their team for tomorrow's clash with defending URC champions Glasgow,And Antoine Dupont has taken an ownership stake in a Major League Rugby side.Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan helped preview the final round of regular season fixtures in the URC. Conal Keaney looked ahead to another massive weekend in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships. And we previewed tonight's League of Ireland action in the company of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy. But this morning's Bite first takes us to our chat with Quinny, as he assesses the scrapping of the Ireland Men's Sevens programme, and then we cut to Owen and Barry as they reflect on last night's call-in regarding grass roots football on Off The Ball. 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 Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan helped preview the final round of regular season fixtures in the URC. Conal Keaney looked ahead to another massive weekend in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships. And we previewed tonight's League of Ireland action in the company of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy. But this morning's Bite first takes us to our chat with Quinny, as he assesses the scrapping of the Ireland Men's Sevens programme, and then we cut to Owen and Barry as they reflect on last night's call-in regarding grass roots football on Off The Ball. 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
RUGBY: Connacht scrum half Ben Murphy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their final URC game of the season away to Zebre
RUGBY: Connacht interim head coach Cullie Tucker with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their final URC game of the season away to Zebre
Crystal Palace are looking to secure their first trophy in over 32 years in the FA cup final this Saturday. In rugby, Munster are in action tonight in the URC, and in Gaelic games the first fixtures of the senior All Ireland Football and Camogie championships start this weekend.
Springbok legend Breyton Paulse joins the BizNews Rugby Show to unpack URC playoff drama, Rassie's surprise squad picks, and Jake White's outcry over SA talent heading abroad. Plus, moving tributes to the late Cornal Hendricks and high hopes for the Baby Boks.
Ahead of the final weekend of the URC regular season, Lauren Jenkins is joined by Jamie Roberts, Ellis Jenkins and Lou Reed to discuss the Welsh chances of making the play-offs and preview Wales' summer tour of Japan.
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
The three guys are back to discuss all the week's URC action as the regular season draws to a close.
Cian Tracy on the destruction of Irish men's sevens rugby plus Munster's big game in the URC; Greg Allen dials in from the PGA Championship, plus Shep reacts to the NFL schedule and the international games! Game On.
Tom and Andy reflect on contrasting form for Edinburgh and Glasgow in the URC
Hey! Remember us? It's been a while, but that means there's plenty to talk about. URC and Super Rugby Pacific approach their business ends while the announcement of a Lions tour gives us plenty to chew on. Is the fate of the Crusaders tied to Will Jordan's knee? Is Mack Hansen injured or is it just a conspiracy? And why is he banned on Hinge? Is Andy older than a potato? Find out here. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.
Ben James and Steffan Thomas sit down to discuss the latest crisis in Welsh rugby, with the Ospreys and Scarlets having not signed the new PRA, as well as previewing the final weekend of the URC season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Munster and Leinster begin preparations for a huge weekend in their respective URC hopes,Ronan O'Gara and La Rochelle have their sights set on a Connacht star as a potential new signing this summer,and former Connacht boss Pete Wilkins has landed a new coaching gig.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Host Ged is joined by journalist Iestyn Thomas and fan favourite Mighty Murph to unpack a big week in rugby. The panel reacts to Andy Farrell's Lions squad announcement , who earned their ticket to Australia, and who's unlucky to miss out? Off the field, tensions escalate as the WRU clashes with the Scarlets and Ospreys over a controversial funding agreement, with major implications for the regions' futures. On the pitch, the Scarlets grab a vital win in Johannesburg, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while Cardiff hang on by a thread despite a tough loss. Selection shocks, regional politics, and URC playoff drama, it's all in this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Tommy Rooney joined Ger and Colm to look back at a huge weekend of Gaelic games action whilst Alan Quinlan gave the expert view on Munster's inter-pro win over Ulster.Louth finally have their hands on the Delaney Cup after 68 long years, and Tommy was on hand to capture the scenes on a huge day for the Wee County.Quinny explained the Importance of the lineout and why that might have played a key role in the Lions selection whilst Munster target a top 8 finish in the URC.But this morning's Bite begins with the Meath perspective after their loss in the Leinster football final.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
Reaction to B&I Lions Selection and of the Premiership, URC and Top 14 Rugby Week. LTBP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome along to Friday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, more reaction to the Lions squad announcement, while a key player has emerged as a major doubt for the Wallabies this summer.A big night for Munster and Ulster in their URC clash at Thomond Park,and Leinster and Connacht name their sides for this weekend's domestic action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro.We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry Murphy, with OTB's live game the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and St. Pat's at Tolka Park. All Ireland winner with Clare - Darach Honan - set the table for this weekend's Munster Hurling Championship action. And following Ger McDermott's discussion regarding the alignment of an Irish football pyramid on last night's Off The Ball, we spoke to the Waterford & District League's Ger Murphy.But this morning's Bite first checks in on our chat with Owen & Barry which begins with discussion of last night's Europa League semi-finals, and then we speak to Alan Quinlan on the Lions. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro.We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry Murphy, with OTB's live game the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and St. Pat's at Tolka Park. All Ireland winner with Clare - Darach Honan - set the table for this weekend's Munster Hurling Championship action. And following Ger McDermott's discussion regarding the alignment of an Irish football pyramid on last night's Off The Ball, we spoke to the Waterford & District League's Ger Murphy.But this morning's Bite first checks in on our chat with Owen & Barry which begins with discussion of last night's Europa League semi-finals, and then we speak to Alan Quinlan on the Lions. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, it's a Lions squad announcement special - we'll hear from head coach Andy Farrell, assistant coach Johnny Sexton, and The Irish Times' Gerry ThornleyThere's also team news for an interpro derby in the URC,and tragic news from France after the sudden death of Castres and Fiji winger Josaia Raisuqe
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Ruaidhri O'Connor on which Irish players could miss out on the spot in Andy Farrell's Lions squad.Josh van der Flier on how Leinster are fully focused on securing a URC title,And worrying times for the future of the Welsh regions.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTE Rugby podcast to look back on Leinster's shock Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints. We also look at how Saturday's game could shape the Lions squad this week, and preview a huge URC meeting of Munster and Ulster.
Cameron Hill brings you the latest from the world of rugby this Tuesday.Coming up today, the fallout continues from Leinster's shock defeat to Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final.Jacques Nienaber offers an update on the injury to Leinster and Ireland captain Caelan Doris,And Connacht's interim head coach Cullie Tucker looks ahead to their do-or-die clash with Edinburgh in the URC this weekend.
In this sermon we examine the proscriptions and prescriptions related to the eighth commandment. Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-stealing-05-04-2025.MP3
The suffering and redemption of Jeremiah and Judah point to the suffering and redemption of Jew and Gentile. New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 2:10-18 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-suffred-05-04-2025.MP3
This week we look at energy failure in Spain and Portugal; fires in South Africa and Israel; the end of Grangemouth in Scotland; The Rest is History on the Rolling Stones; Comedy and cancer of Milton Jones; the controversy around Kneecap; Qatar and China buying US universities; Extremist journalist used by the BBC; Taylor Lorenz and Luigi Mangioni; Oh Canada and its new globalist leader; the loudest noise in history; US Christians reject the Trinity; URC church rejects the Scriptures; Dawkins rejects Reason; Debating Stephen Law; Feedback and Psalm 29 -with music from the Proclaimers, the Rolling Stones, Kneecap and Matt Redman
This week the boys run the rule over the business end of the Premiership and URC as teams vie for the top 4 and top 8 respectively....We hear from Max after Bristol's hopes are dented with defeat at Northampton. While commentators are all saying Alex Mitchell better pack his bags for Australia... but what to the boys think?They also pick over the embers of Exeter's capitulation at Gloucester and the subsequent fallout with coaches fired and owners reading the riot acts....But has Tomos Williams's outstanding performance earned him a ticket down under?Leicester roar to victory over a Quins side that seem to have suffered a case of the yips while the mighty Sale slay Saracens... Another commanding performance from George Ford.... why is he not in the mix or in the conversation for Lions recognition and should he be?Meanwhile in the URC, the unstoppbale juggernaut Leinster losing to the Scarlets... how much of a shock is that (it was their second team) and does Ryan Wilson finally, begrudgingly, admit that they haven't peaked too soon and they wont care a jot about this loss?And what about the Warriors losing at home to the Bulls? The boys wax lyrical about the man mountain that is Jan-Hendrik Wessels....We then turn out attentions to the Champions Cup semi finals..... who do we think will get a chance to go for gold in Cardiff on the 24th May?Head over to www.debra.org.uk to support this incredible charity!As always, like subscribe and enjoy!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales international James Hook and broadcaster Laura-Jane Jones to look back at a weekend of both highs and lows for Welsh rugby.Cardiff, Scarlets and Ospreys are still in the chase for the URC play-offs after impressive wins - but Sean Lynn's Wales women's side suffered another heavy defeat in the Six Nations and they take the wooden spoon once again.
Fresh from his Ash Splash at the weekend, England and Northampton star Henry Pollock is our special guest on this week's pod. Pollock chats to Ugo and Ashy about the Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster this weekend and his remarkable rise through the ranks over the past 12 months. We also learn how he deals with criticism on social media and how he stays grounded away from the pitch. There is plenty to discuss in the Premiership as Sale impress again. Is George Ford played his way onto the Lions tour? Plus, what's going on at Exeter? Scarlets and Cardiff boost their URC play-off hopes and do the Red Roses have an issue dealing with pressure?
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.Leinster step up preparations ahead of welcoming Northampton Saints to the Aviva Stadium in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.Despite being on the losing side in the last three finals, Dan Sheehan says that his side are under no extra pressure.Sheehan also feels that he is in great shape just 10 months after tearing his ACL in South Africa.Leinster assistant coach Robyn McBryde says the defeat to the Scarlets was a wake up call that his side perhaps needed.Australia look set to name their Joe Schmidt replacement.Scott Bemand says that the growth of the Irish team is on a positive trajectory despite Saturday's loss to Scotland.And Alan Quinlan says that it would be worrying if just one Irish province qualifies for the knockout stages of the URC.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.Leinster step up preparations ahead of welcoming Northampton Saints to the Aviva Stadium in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.Despite being on the losing side in the last three finals, Dan Sheehan says that his side are under no extra pressure.Sheehan also feels that he is in great shape just 10 months after tearing his ACL in South Africa.Leinster assistant coach Robyn McBryde says the defeat to the Scarlets was a wake up call that his side perhaps needed.Australia look set to name their Joe Schmidt replacement.Scott Bemand says that the growth of the Irish team is on a positive trajectory despite Saturday's loss to Scotland.And Alan Quinlan says that it would be worrying if just one Irish province qualifies for the knockout stages of the URC.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Claire Thomas, Alex Cuthbert and Jonathan Davies as they look ahead to Wales' final match against Italy in the Women's Six Nations, and preview this weekend's URC round 16 fixtures.
We're into the business end of the season, but is rugby itself on the verge of its biggest transformation yet? Jim and Goodey dig into the new Premiership franchise model being floated! We chat fan culture, flares, and whether rugby needs a football-style edge in the stands. We also chat about the runs for both the Prem and URC as tams are chasing the final knock out spots. Plus, we're joined by Indian rugby president, Bollywood star and former international Rahul Bose to talk about the launch of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) in India, what it means for the sport there, and why the Bollywood blueprint could be rugby's best play. Plus, listener questions, Lions selection debates and lots more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The week in rugby, as the playoff picture takes shape in the Premiership, URC and Top 14. LTBP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.