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S25 Ep 236Rugby Daily | Soroka family affair, Hume reveals injury lows, Murray on leadership
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from the three provinces in action in the URC tomorrow. It's a Soroka family affair for Leinster who welcome Cardiff to the Aviva, and we hear from Leo Cullen. Ulster centre James Hume outlines the extent of his injury lows as Ulster prepare to entertain the Scarlets. And Connacht's Paul Boyle provides insight into the challenge posed by Benetton this week. We hear more from Conor Murray following his decision to retire from international action. Plus, the latest ins and outs at Leicester.

S25 Ep 234THE RACING POD Unlocked | Nicky Henderson ready to challenge | Cheltenham excitement growing
Johnny Ward and John Duggan are back for this week's Racing Pod, as they look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival next month, as excitement is starting to build! The Racing Pod w/ William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

S25 Ep 232UCD Rugby Daffodil Day | Scarlett Herron & John Hammond | OTB Breakfast Extra
Shamrock Rovers midfielder Scarlett Herron and UCD Rugby President John Hammond speak about UCD's annual Daffodil Day fundraiser, where they will be raffling off signed Six Nations jerseys and organising a tailgate.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyouCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

S25 Ep 233Football Daily | Shels-Rovers preview, Govt. slow on academy money, Liverpool losses,
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps set the table for tonight's Dublin derby at Tolka Park, which is live on Off The Ball. We hear from Shels defender Cameron Ledwidge and Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Gareth McGlynn hits out at Derry's recruitment ahead of their meeting with Waterford. The Government are. suddenly not so keen on delivering money for League of Ireland academies. Liverpool reveal the payoffs to Jurgen Klopp and his staff amid club-wide losses. And Jose Mourinho cops a ban in Türkiye.

S25 Ep 231OTB Breakfast Bite | Tony Sheridan, Paddy McCourt and LOI mavericks
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, we previewed the evening's League of Ireland action in the company of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy. The news of Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray's retirements was covered by the BBC's Chris Jones. We looked ahead to Limerick and Clare's meeting in the Allianz Hurling League with Banner legend Jamesie O'Connor, who also reacted to the news of Shane O'Donnell's season-ending surgery. But this morning's Bite sees Shane, Colm and Arthur reflect on Evan Ferguson's brief cameo for West Ham last night; and we discussed some great League of Ireland mavericks with Owen and Barry. 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

S25 Ep 228Rugby Daily | Ringrose banned, trio retire, Munster's new man, Jones back with Boks
On a PACKED edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to the news that Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray are all retiring. We hear from Murray himself, who still has road to travel on the club front, as well as Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell. Alan Quinlan and Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis react to the appointment of Clayton McMillan as the next Munster head coach. There's team news for Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France, including the latest on Tadhg Furlong. Felix Jones is back in a very familiar job. A clutch of players are to return to action for Munster tomorrow night in Cork, as Denis Leamy discusses the visit of Edinburgh. And a France prop is in more trouble with the law.

S25 Ep 226Football Daily | Change of management at Liverpool, O'Brien & Collins speak to OTB
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a change in management at Liverpool. We get reaction to all of last night's Premier League action, with OTB's Nathan Murphy catching up with both Jake O'Brien and Nathan Collins. Ruben Amorim vows to speak to Alejandro Garnacho about his petulance. And a Bayern Munich star is set to leave the Bavarian giants on a free this summer.

S25 Ep 225OTB Breakfast Bite | Manchester United's failings and finances
Welcome to OTB Breakfast Bite - you FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got reaction to Munster's appointment of Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from Alan Quinlan. John Brewin reviewed last night's Premier League action, which included Liverpool extending their lead to 13-points. Cathal Ryan joined us on the show to talk about his one-man show, PUCKED.And Professor Laleh Khalili discusses INEOS’ financial landscape.And it's there we take our Bite, as we talk to Professor Khalili about INEOS' miserly cost-cutting measures at Manchester United; and that's after we talk to John Brewin about United's 3-2 defeat of Ipswich. 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

S25 Ep 219Rugby Daily | Hansen's new deal latest, Keenan hails Brian Fenton influence
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals. Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff. Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card. And English plans to cap a South African-born centre look to have been scuppered.

S25 Ep 217Football Daily | 'Unacceptable' WNT performance, Slot banned
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland WNT's disastrous Nations League outing in Slovenia. We hear from Sue Ronan, Méabh De Búrca and Gavin Cooney on how Carla Ward got it so wrong in Koper. Arne Slot has learned of his punishment arising from the fiery Merseyside derby at Goodison. Enzo Maresca defends his misfiring forward Cole Palmer. And James Abankwah tells OTB he's not yet looking for a senior Ireland call-up.

S25 Ep 216OTB Breakfast Bite | Ireland WNT analysis + James Abankwah
Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On a packed show this morning, former Ireland defender Méabh de Búrca reviewed a disastrous evening for the WNT in Slovenia. GAA referee David Coldrick discusses the new rules in Gaelic football.Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins to talk Six Nations and more.And we were joined by Watford's on-loan defender James Abankwah. And that's where we take our Bite this morning, but not until after Ger and Colm address Ireland's terrible Women's Nations League result in Koper. 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

S25 Ep 213Rugby Daily | Ringrose to learn fate, Daly injury latest, Nonu returns
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Garry Ringrose's disciplinary hearing. Munster count the cost of that ill-fated Ireland 'A' game at Ashton Gate, and we speak to John Ryan. Pete Wilkins also has injury concerns at Connacht, and he's provided an update on their out-half depth chart with JJ Hanrahan departing. Rob Russell is back for Leinster, and we hear from their attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal. And Ma'a Nonu is back in top level rugby at the age of 42.

S25 Ep 212Football Daily | McGrath on the move, defiant Arteta, Mourinho accused of racism
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview this evening's Women's Nations League clash of Slovenia and the Republic of Ireland + we get the expert view of Julie-Ann Russell. Jamie McGrath is on the move in Scotland. The Premier League title race protagonists speak ahead of their latest outings, with Mikel Arteta defiant despite Arsenal's 11-point gap. Jose Mourinho has been accused of racism in Türkiye. And Jordi Cruyff's surprising new job.

S25 Ep 210OTB Breakfast Bite | Tommy Walsh's padel passion + James Tracy's scrum analysis
Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh looked back over the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Former Ireland hooker James Tracy analysed Ireland's scrum performance in Cardiff. OTB's own Kathleen McNamee helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League game away to Slovenia for the Republic of Ireland. Plus, Saipan, Leeds and the never-ending downfall of Manchester United were all covered by Ger, Colm and Arthur. But this morning's Bite first checks in with Tommy Walsh, and his new-found love of padel. Then it's the turn of James Tracy. 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
S25 Ep 211BONUS: DAVID GOUGH: Coming out in the GAA | Promoting a culture of inclusion | Settle In
In case you missed it, here is episode seven of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our OTB fans!In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA. 'Settle In' on Off the Ball brought to you by Guinness 0.0 – Proud Partner of Croke Park Stadium and Proud Partner of the GAA.

S25 Ep 207Rugby Daily | Ringrose latest, Ulster's short-term prop cover, Lancaster's next stop
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.

S25 Ep 206Football Daily | Defensive blow for Ireland, Kiernan out of Slovenia trip, D-day looms for City
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest Republic of Ireland injury news ahead of next month's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria, with one player set to miss both legs. There's all the reaction to Liverpool's potentially title-defining win at Manchester City, as we hear from Brian Kerr, Jonathan Wilson and Pep Guardiola. Leanne Kiernan has been left behind as the Ireland WNT head to Slovenia. The Manchester United coaching staff are losing patience with one big-money acquisition. And the Rangers legend to replace Philippe Clement at Ibrox.

S25 Ep 205OTB Breakfast Bite | 3 Men & A Principality | Wales v Ireland reaction
Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan reviewed the weekend's Six Nations action, including Ireland's nervy win in Wales. We look back on a weekend when Liverpool moved 11-points clear at the top of the Premier League with Jonathan Wilson. OTB GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney wraps up the weekend’s Gaelic football action. But this morning's Breakfast Bite looks back on the OTB 3 inspiring Wales on Saturday, and we take some of Quinny's view of things as well. 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

S25 Ep 202Rugby Daily | Easterby's warning, Gloucester sign Byrne, ROG on Australia links
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tomorrow in Cardiff. We hear from head coach Simon Easterby, Wales captain Jac Morgan, and Alan Quinlan on the big game. Gloucester have described the signing of Ross Byrne as a real coup.Ronan O'Gara gives OTB the latest on rumours he could soon start his international coaching career. And Mike Prendergast's named a stout Ireland 'A' team that will play in Bristol on Sunday.
S25 Ep 201A Tribute to Michael O'Sullivan | The Racing Pod | Off The Ball
On an emotional episode of The Racing Pod, John Duggan and Johnny Ward were joined by JJ Slevin who paid a beautiful tribute to fellow jockey and friend Michael O'Sullivan. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. See gamblingcare.ie

S25 Ep 200Football Daily | McCabe blast's FAI's Healy treatment, Bradley on Rovers European exit
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview tonight's Women's Nations League clash of the Republic of Ireland and Türkiye at Tallaght Stadium. Ahead of that game, Katie McCabe has blasted the FAI's treatment of Colin Healy as 'not good enough', we speak to the skipper. And new WNT manager Carla Ward's view of the domestic game seems to be at odds with MNT counterpart Heimir Hallgrimsson. Nathan catches up with Stephen Bradley following Shamrock Rovers Conference League exit. And we hear from Stephen Kenny, Greg Cunningham and Tiernan Lynch ahead of tonight's Premier Division fixtures. Don't forget, Galway United's clash with St. Pat's is LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on tonight's Off The Ball.

S25 Ep 199OTB Breakfast Bite | GAA with Jamie Wall, Declan Bonner & Finian Hanley
Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we looked ahead to Ireland's game away to Wales in the Six Nations with Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. GAA Congress takes place this weekend in Donegal, and we spoke to Jamie Wall about proposed changes to the handpass rule in hurling. And former Donegal manager Declan Bonner and ex-Galway defender Finian Hanley previewed Sunday's meeting of the counties in Salthill in the Allianz Football League. On top of that, Kathleen McNamee looked ahead to tonight's meeting of the Ireland WNT and Türkiye in Tallaght. This morning's Bite gives you a flavour of both of our GAA chats, starting with Jamie's assessment of what's on the table at Congress this weekend. 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

S25 Ep 198Rugby Daily | Ireland's Captain Dan, Sherratt responds to OTB Breakfast
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash of Wales and Ireland. We hear from interim head coach Simon Easterby on his decision to pick Dan Sheehan as captain, and the stories linking him with the Wales job. Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt's also made a raft of changes, and has responded to that Off The Ball Breakfast clip. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend makes minor tweaks for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash. And a Connacht duo return from injury in tomorrow's friendly with Harlequins.

S25 Ep 197Football Daily | McCabe on Bradley's comments, Doyle says FAI 'look like fools'
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest following Stephen Bradley's incendiary comments regarding Colin Healy and the FAI. We hear from Republic of Ireland women's captain Katie McCabe, and former Sligo and Bolton striker Eoin Doyle on the matter. Two more of Shelbourne's title-winning squad have signed long-term deals.Arne Slot criticises Darwin Nunez's application.

S25 Ep 196OTB Breakfast Bite | Mike Phillips & Mike Sherry preview Wales v Ireland
Welcome to Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize free sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Seamus Hickey previewed the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Galway hurling great and author Tony Óg Regan talks about his book MVP: Raise Your Game. Unlock Your Potential and shares tips on being the best version of yourself.Tony Evans joined us after Liverpool dropped two more points in the Premier League title race. And we spoke to Welsh legend Mike Phillips and former Ireland hooker Mike Sherry ahead of Saturday's Six Nations test with Wales. And it's there we take our Bite, as Phillips gives us his view on the departure of Warren Gatland, and Sherry provides live reaction to the Ireland team being named. 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

S25 Ep 193Rugby Daily | Byrne's Premiership move, Gatland speaks out, Cheika's return to Oz?
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential move to the English Premiership for Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne.We hear from Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw on this week's Six Nations clash with Wales. Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since leaving the Wales head coach's job. Michael Cheika has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Joe Schmidt in Australia's top job. And a two-time Champions Cup winner with La Rochelle is forced to retire.

S25 Ep 191Football Daily | INEOS walk back on another sponsorship, U21 defender linked to Bohs
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Celtic's heartbreaking Champions League exit in Munich. We hear from Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City's mission to the Bernabeu. Bohemians have been linked with the loan signing of a Republic of Ireland U21 international. INEOS continue to shrink their sporting footprint. And Arsenal announce a minor loss.

S25 Ep 190OTB Breakfast Bite | Calcutta Cup preview + concussion in rugby
Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show, Tom English looked back on Celtic's heartbreaking exit from the Champions League. We began our look ahead to the League of Ireland weekend with former goalkeeper Barry Murphy. And we were also joined by writer Sam Peters, author of Concussed: Sports Uncomfortable Truth, joins Ger & Colm to take a deep dive into the issue of concussion in rugby.And it's with rugby we take this morning's bite, looking ahead to the Calcutta Cup clash of England and Scotland with the BBC's Tom English, followed by a snippet of that chat with Sam Peters. 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

S25 Ep 188Rugby Daily | Chicago return confirmed, trio to miss Wales clash, France go 7-1
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you confirmation of Ireland's return to Soldier Field in Chicago. We hear from Robbie Henshaw and Andrew Goodman ahead of Saturday's clash with Wales, as a trio of experienced players will miss the game in Cardiff. James Botham discusses the changes made by Matt Sherratt with Wales. France are set to go with a 7-1 split on their bench as they look to atone for defeat at Twickenham. England make one change for the Calcutta Cup game. And we hear from Louis Rees Zammit as he continues to chase his NFL dream.

S25 Ep 185Football Daily | 'Everything possible' for Celtic in Munich, Slot on Villa, Huijsen price
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the table for tonight's Champions League playoff action. We hear from optimistic Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers ahead of their second leg away to Bayern Munich. Arne Slot provides the latest injury update from Liverpool as they prepare for tomorrow's trip to Aston Villa. A bidding war looks set to take place this summer for one of Bournemouth's stars of the season. And we speak to new Bohemians winger Connor Parsons.

S25 Ep 184OTB Breakfast Bite | Paddy Andrews & Liam Griffin GAA special
Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Irish Daily Mail rugby correspondent Rory Keane talks Irish rugby ahead of Ireland’s clash with Wales in the Six Nations. Wexford legend Liam Griffin joins us to discuss his proposal to Congress to safeguard hurling. And Tommy Rooney provided us with his Gaelic Football Power Rankings for the week. And with Paddy Andrews co-hosting this morning's show, it's a very GAA-centric bite. First we tackle the papers, and a call to scrap league finals. Then we dip into Tommy's Power Ranking chat. And we talk to Liam about his proposal to save hurling. 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

S25 Ep 181A tribute to Michael O'Sullivan, a world class jockey taken too soon | Davy Russell
Legendary rider Davy Russell joined Eoin Sheahan to pay tribute to jockey Michael O'Sullivan who died on Sunday aged just 24.

S25 Ep 180Rugby Daily | No need for Prendergast bulk, Franco Smith's come-and-get-me plea
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Ireland camp which has gone through significant change over the weekend due to injury.We hear from Aled Walters and Alan Quinlan on the Wales game ahead, and on Sam Prendergast's physical development.There's a new addition to the Wales coaching staff ahead of Ireland's visit to Cardiff.And changes galore between Scotland and Wales with the Calcutta Cup to be decided this weekend.

S25 Ep 179Football Daily | Shels sign Liverpool defender, Dublin derby reaction, Amorim keeping the head down
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has all the reaction from yesterday's record-breaking Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium. We hear from goalscorer Ross Tierney, and Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley who has some choice words for Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson. Ruben Amorim claims Manchester United must keep the head down and just survive the remainder of the season. Motherwell have a new manager. And Bramley Moore Dock is to be tested by fans for the first time.

S25 Ep 178OTB Breakfast Bite | The great 12 v 11 debate
Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we reviewed the province's latest URC outings and began our look ahead to the Six Nations clash with Wales. After Manchester United racked up a dozen Premier League defeats we were joined by Daniel Harris. We had the latest batch of Performance Rankings, and Tommy Rooney ran the rule over the weekend's Allianz Football League action. And it's there we take our Bite, as the merits of the 12 v 11 scenario born of the new football rules is debated. 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

S25 Ep 174Rugby Daily | Furlong doubt remains, Wycherley returns, Jaminet 'not a racist'
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp a week out from their Six Nations game away to Wales. Aled Walters provides us with a fitness update, and Garry Ringrose discusses his contentment with Simon Easterby's centre rotation. Josh Wycherley returns to the Munster fold for the first time since September. Pete Wilkins says he's not feeling any more pressure as Connacht look to arrest their URC losing streak. James Hume, Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey are back for Ulster. And Melvyn Jaminet discusses the racist Instagram story that almost ended his career.
S25 Ep 172Meeting Douvan | Grand National weights | This week's picks | The Racing Pod
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back with another look at this weekend's racing and all the top stories from the sport.The Racing Pod with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

S25 Ep 171Football Daily | Noonan arrives, Delap wants England call, Slot discusses ref spat
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Michael Noonan announcing himself on the European stage for Shamrock Rovers. We hear from Hoops boss Stephen Bradley on the teenager's breakthrough, and he talks about Sunday's season-opener with Bohemians. As part of our league preview, we hear from Gareth McGlynn and Drogheda boss Kevin Doherty. Arne Slot speaks for the first time since his Merseyside derby red card. Liam Delap has seemingly closed the door on a Republic of Ireland call. And tributes paid to Paddy Barclay.

S25 Ep 170OTB Breakfast Bite | Eamon McGee, counties' debt & League shadow-boxing
Welcome to this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Donegal star Eamon McGee helped us preview the latest round of Allianz Football League fixtures. Alan Quinlan gives his view of Warren Gatland's departure as Wales head coach, and he gives us his Six Nations team of the competition so far. And ahead of tonight's start of the League of Ireland season, we were joined by Keith Treacy and Vinny Perth. This morning's Bite sees us check in with Eamon McGee, after Shane, Colm and Arthur picked through the story of some counties incurring six-figure losses. 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

S25 Ep 167OTB Breakfast Bite: Joey Carbery struggles with watching Ireland play
Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.Things got started this morning with Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur James O'Dea looking back at the drama in last night's Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park. Gareth Roberts and Sarah Deboe, Liverpool and Everton supporters respectively, then joined Ger and Colm to reflect on the game from the fans' perspective. In the build-up to the new League of Ireland season, Bohemians COO, Daniel Lambert, and Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin joined the lads in studio to discuss how the league can maximize on its current popularity. Right now now, we're going to bring you a small section of this morning's chat with the brilliant Joey Carbery. Joining us live from Bordeaux, he began by discussing how he feels watching Ireland matches a few years removed from the international set-up. 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

S25 Ep 163Football Daily | City unstable says Pep, Saudi's hover over Liverpool duo
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti's responses to a pulsating Champions League night at the Etihad. The latest on Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi after his troubling clash in their FA Cup tie at Exeter. We hear from David Moyes ahead of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison. Alan Reynolds looks ahead to Bohemians' league opener at the Aviva. And another Wrexham player is involved in a car crash.

S25 Ep 161OTB Breakfast Bite | Gatland goes and Greenwood
Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Mayo legend Colm Boyle assessed the lay of the land after a couple of rounds of the Allianz Football League, and his own county's fortunes. The Hard Shoulder (and Dicksboro's) Kieran Cuddihy joins us for his 'You Had To Be There'. And we spoke to ex-England centre Will Greenwood for his half-term report on the Six Nations. And it's there we took our Bite, with Will following Ger, Colm and Arthur in giving their view on the departure of Wales head coach Warren Gatland. 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

S25 Ep 157Rugby Daily | Gatland gone, Monaghan to miss W6N
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the news that has set the cat among the Six Nations pigeons with Warren Gatland leaving as Wales head coach. We hear from WRU chief executive Abi Tierney, and the man who has been installed as interim head coach - Matt Sherratt. Scott Bemand's revealed his Ireland squad for the Women's Six Nations, with one big-name absentee. Romain Ntamack must serve the second game of his suspension against Italy. Ulster have major front row concerns going into their URC trip to Benetton. And we hear from Pete Wilkins as Connacht look to get their URC season back on track against Cardiff.

S25 Ep 156Football Daily | Filis in for Ireland, Slot wants cool heads not cool legs
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you Carla Ward's first Republic of Ireland WNT squad, which includes an uncapped Charlton midfielder. We hear from the new manager on the inclusion of Mel Filis, and how she'll utilise captain Katie McCabe. Arne Slot calls for cool heads, not cool legs from his Liverpool squad ahead of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison. Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola speak about tonight's Champions League playoff. Manchester United's part-owners INEOS are in legal bother in New Zealand. And Graham Hunter pays tribute to the great Denis Law, who'll be laid to rest today.

S25 Ep 155OTB Breakfast Bite | City v Real care factor, and Big Jim's United intentions
Welcome to Tuesday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, the BBC's Chris Jones looked back on the Six Nations weekend that was. Will O'Callaghan gave us his latest Hurling Power Rankings. And Jonathan Wilson helped us look ahead to Manchester City v Real Madrid in the Champions League. And it's there we take our Bite this morning, with Jonathan looking into Jim Ratcliffe's intentions at Manchester United, and that's after Ger, Colm & Arthur discuss the limited care factor of a Manchester City - Real Madrid playoff game. 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

S25 Ep 152Rugby Daily | Murrayfield afterglow, Munster trio sign new deals
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to Ireland's bonus point win at Murrayfield yesterday. We hear from interim head coach Simon Easterby, man of the match Sam Prendergast and Alan Quinlan. A trio of Munster players have signed new contracts at the province. Leo Cullen discusses his returning international contingent. And a Biarritz player is sacked for biting the cheek of a teammate.

S25 Ep 151OTB Breakfast Bite | Prendergast's Lions audition
Welcome to Monday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite, your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, League Of Ireland director Mark Scanlon helped us break the news that Off The Ball will be broadcasting 30 live Premier Division matches this season.Alan Quinlan and James Tracy broke down Ireland's dominant win over Scotland at Murrayfield. We rounded up the weekend's hurling action with Seamus Hickey. And - as always of a Monday - we brought you the Performance Rankings. But today's Bite takes a look back on Ireland's victory at Murrayfield with Ger, Colm and Arthur assessing Sam Prendergast's place in the Lions pecking order now, plus we get the view of Alan Quinlan and James Tracy. 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

S25 Ep 149The Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs | The NFL Pod
Ger Gilroy is joined by Michael McCarthy and Cian Fahey this week to look back on the Philadelphia Eagles overpowering performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

S25 Ep 150Football Daily | OTB x LOI, Ange defends Spurs, ex-Newcastle striker dies
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Off The Ball's blockbuster League of Ireland announcement. We hear from Ange Postecoglou and Arne Slot in the wake of their teams' FA Cup 4th round exits. Pressure mounts on Philippe Clement at Rangers. And tributes paid to a former Newcastle striker.

S25 Ep 146Rugby Daily | Changes for Scotland trip, ROG tackles Wallabies rumours, French club end Cooney hunt
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Sunday's Six Nations clash of Scotland and Ireland. We hear from Simon Easterby, Bundee Aki and Gregor Townsend. Ronan O'Gara tackles the rumours linking him with the Wallabies head-on. And a French club have turned their attentions to an Italian international having courted John Cooney.