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This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your free Bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara took time out from La Rochelle's preparations for their Investec Champions Cup tie with Munster to speak to Shane and Colm. Alan Quinlan helped set the table for the rest of the weekend's action. We previewed the start of the Football Championship with Mayo legend David Brady. And Former Ireland international Méabh De Búrca looks ahead to this afternoons Women's Nations League meeting of Greece and Ireland. But this morning's Bite focuses on this weekend's Champions Cup action as we check in with Alan Quinlan, and first - Ronan O'Gara. And don't forget, Leinster's Croke Park outing against Harlequins at Croke Park is live on Saturday's 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

This is Thursday's Rugby Daily, in which Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Munster's push to see Alex Nankivell included in their squad to face La Rochelle. The prospect of a Middle East World Cup has gained a very powerful ally. And the Wallabies star that's won an NFL contract.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Jack Crowley on his own future. Ronan O'Gara has also come out swinging ahead of La Rochelle's Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie with Munster, and he's also given an injury update. The coaching staff for Ireland's summer tests has been revealed. And Courtney Lawes fancies a third Lions call.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a much needed win for the Reds over Connacht, and to look ahead to the huge Champions Cup clash with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. 

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster ahead of their blockbuster Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie away to La Rochelle on Saturday. We hear from Tadhg Beirne on his role in Antoine Dupont's recent ligament injury, plus Mike Prendergast addresses being overlooked for the head coach's job. A season to forget for Rob Baloucoune continues at Ulster. We hear from stand-in coach at Connacht Colm Tucker as they prepare to play Cardiff in the Challenge Cup.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jack Crowley's future at Munster. We hear from Dan Sheehan and Robin McBryde as Leinster switch their attentions to Croke Park and an Investec Champions Cup date with Harequins. That Leinster-Quins game will be live on Saturday's Off The Ball. There's reaction to a 'statement' win for Ireland in the W6N in Parma. The Middle East is hoping to bag the World Cup. And Rugby Australia have won over another recruit from League.

This is Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Ireland internationals Alan Quinlan & Hannah O’Connor joined us to discuss Munster’s victory over Connacht and Ireland’s emphatic win over Italy in the Women's Six Nations. OTB’s GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney rounds up the weekend’s football finals in Croke Park.And Ger, Colm and Arthur kicked things off with the Performance Rankings, running through the good, the bad, and the amber of the weekend’s sport. But this morning's Bite takes us first to Hannah O'Connor's review of Ireland's W6N win in Parma, and then we reflect on Kerry's victory in the Allianz Football League Division 1 decider with Tommy. 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

Jackie Shiels debriefs Ireland's record-breaking, bonus point win against Italy in the second round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations Championship. #Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's W6N game with Italy in Parma on Sunday. We hear from Scott Bemand and Neve Jones on that Azzurri test. Leinster have been linked with a big-name replacement for Jordie Barrett. Conor Murray to reach 200 Munster caps in Castlebar tomorrow. Paul Gustard will not be Leicester coach next season, and Bill Beaumont calls for unity with the RFU.

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara helped us preview a huge interpro at MacHale Park in Castlebar, as well as an update on the progress of his own La Rochelle side. Alan Quinlan also dropped into studio and helped look ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with Italy in Parma. Mike Quirke set the table for the Allianz Football League finals, with former Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes previewing the Division 2 final meeting of Monaghan and Roscommon. And this morning's Bite takes some of Ronan O'Gara's chat surrounding that Connacht-Munster game, and before that Mike Quirke looks ahead to Kerry-Mayo at Croke Park. 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

OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton looks ahead to Ireland’s clash with Italy in the Women’s Six Nations alongside Shane & Colm.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

Leinster and Munster coaches combine as Tania Rosser and Fiona Hayes join Eoin Sheahan for this week's Six Nations Show, looking back on a frustrating defeat to France, the issues with the Celtic Challenge, and what to expect against Italy. The Six Nations Show with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest - and pretty significant - contract news from Leinster, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the influence of their NIQ players. Rob Baloucoune is back for Ulster, who hand a 200th cap to Stuart McCloskey.Andy Farrell's left the door open for his son to be part of the Lions tour of Australia. And Ellie Kildunne reaches as landmark for England this week in the Six Nations, as Scott Bemand previews the Italian test.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a disappointing night in Glasgow, and to preview a huge clash with Connacht in the novel surroundings of MacHale Park. 

Former Ireland international Grace Davitt joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line to look ahead to Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy in Parma this weekend!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

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Andy Farrell's Lions coaching staff, and what it means for Ireland's tests with Georgia and Portugal. We hear from two of Farrell's deputies - John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman.Gabrielle Vernier has learned of her punishment following the 20-minute red card she received in Belfast. Niamh O'Dowd explains the 'Green Wave'. Abdelatif Benazzi has landed a decent consolation job after missing out on the chairmanship of World Rugby. And Mohamed Haouas has learned how he'll pay for his latest transgression.

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - a FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we speak to former Dublin footballer and now health & performance nutritionist Kate McDaid. Football writer Jonathan Wilson proffers the theory that there is too much football. We talk to former Munster hooker Mike Sherry ahead of a huge fixture for Munster at MacHale Park this weekend. And today's Bite checks in with Mike Sherry first, as we ponder the prospect of Jack Crowley actually leaving Munster this summer, then we speak to Jonathan Wilson as he addresses a major issue facing England en route to the World 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

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Saturday's novel interpro in Castlebar. We hear from stand-in Connacht coach Colm Tucker, as well as Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler and their former Connacht man Sean O'Brien on that game at MacHale Park. Sam Prendergast's signed a new deal at Leinster on another busy day for the province's biro. Rob Baloucoune's injury nightmare is finally at an end. And France centre Gabrielle Vernier faces a ban after her 20-minute red against Ireland.

This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy on a lacklustre week for the Irish provinces in URC action. OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton picks his top three performers from Ireland’s opening Women's Six Nations game vs France. Tommy Rooney gives his latest updates to the Football Power Rankings. Finally, Matthew Brennan of Team OTB explains the brand new ‘Baller League’, which debuted last night on Sky Sports.But today's Bite first sees Tommy Rooney discuss his reasons behind placing Leitrim where he did in his latest Performance Rankings, and then it's James Tracy's take on the controversial 20-minute red card.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

OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton shares his top three Irish performers with Ger & Colm from Ireland’s opening Six Nations game vs France.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

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's W6N loss to France at Kingspan Stadium, as we speak directly to head coach Scott Bemand. Richie has the latest on the stories linking Irish coaches to the Lions staff, and what that means for Ireland's summer Tests. The latest too on Antoine Dupont's knee injury. Plus, tributes are paid to an All Black (and Clontarf) great.

Ireland's number 8 Aoife Wafer joins us to talk about the beginning of the Women's Six Nations, the defeat to France, and preparations going forward. Rugby on off the ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Aer Lingus ambassador and 42-cap Ireland international Linda Djougang speaks with John Duggan on the eve of the Women's Six Nations, with a crucial clash in Belfast against France first up on Saturday.Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack puts the final touches to Ireland's Women's Six Nations preparations. We hear from Linda Djougang and Fiona Tuite on the test that awaits in Belfast against France.RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are back to reinforce Leinster in Pretoria. Ulster are getting stronger as they prepare to slay the Dragons. While Connacht shuffle their pack for their trip to the Ospreys.

It's Fiona Hayes and Anna Caplice on the #SixNationsShow this week as they preview Ireland's opening round of the Women's Six Nations against France this Saturday. From rising stars like Aoife Wafer and new captain, Amee-Leigh Costigan, to dark horses across the tournament, they name the players to watch out for, analyse the French team, and give insight into the Irish camp. #Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with France in Belfast. Eve Higgins discusses what success looks like for Ireland in this year's tournament, plus head coach Scott Bemand shares his reasons for picking a new captain. Munster have rung the changes for their URC trip to Glasgow.Peato Mauvaka has received a ban for his headbutt against Scotland.And former Ulster lock Jeremy Davidson has a new job.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look ahead to a huge clash away to reigning URC champions Glasgow Warriors.

This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Nathan Murphy joined Kathleen and Colm from Plovdiv where he previewed the Republic of Ireland's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria. They, of course, aren't the only international teams in action this week, and football writer Graham Hunter examined the state of play elsewhere. We previewed the Women's Six Nations with former Ireland player Grace Davitt & The Telegraph’s Fiona Tomas. Plus, there was live reaction to the death of former F1 boss Eddie Jordan. And it's there we take our Bite this morning, with former Jordan F1 designer Gary Anderson reacting to the passing of his former boss, and then we check in on that W6N chat with Grace and Fiona. 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

Former Ireland international Grace Davitt & reporter Fiona Tomas join Kathleen McNamee & Colm Boohig on the line to look ahead to Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations campaign!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

Meghann Scully was in Belfast on Saturday as Ireland were defeated 15-27 to France in the opening round of the Six Nations. She spoke with head coach Scott Bemand as well as squad captain Edel McMahon, and players Erin King and Niamh O'Dowd following the match.Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of the start of Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, and it's fair to say France have the worst of it. France men's head coach Fabien Galthié continues to moan about Ireland, despite their Six Nations title. Two more Leinster backs have extended their stays with the province. Another England winger has his Lions hopes dashed. And the RFU want a relaxation of the licensing laws around Twickenham.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack checks in with Ireland's preparations for the start of the Women's Six Nations. Defence coach Hugh Hogan believes Ireland can ask questions of France in Belfast on Saturday. Three Leinster players have extended their stays with the province, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber ahead of their double bill in South Africa. There's also contract news from Connacht today, with assistant coach Colm Tucker providing a squad update. Georgia head coach Richard Cockerill renews calls for promotion/relegation playoff from the Six Nations.Peato Mauvaka could be in hot water following his yellow card against Scotland. And the English Premiership remains a closed shop to Ealing.

This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got the full Six Nations debrief from Alan Quinlan, while OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton provided his team of the tournament. Barry Murphy looked ahead to Thursday's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria, and assessed the League Of Ireland Premier Division after half a dozen games. Plus, OTB’s GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney rounds up the weekend’s Gaelic football action. But today's Bite checks in with Alan Quinlan's 6N post-mortem, and then we take a look at the LOI with Barry Murphy. 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

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their Six Nations closer away to Italy tomorrow. We hear from Ronan O'Gara on the enemy of complacency, and Alan Quinlan discusses those Jack Crowley links to Leicester. The Six Nations is set to remain on free-to-air television. Connacht lock down an out-half to a new two-year deal. The World U20 Championship is going back to Italy for the first time in a decade, and the draw's been kind to Ireland. Plus, Rocky Elsom has his prison sentence in France reduced on appeal.

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy was in the co-presenter's chair alongside Shane Hannon this morning, and they were joined by both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan to help look ahead to Ireland's game away to Italy. Ex-Ireland full-back Chris Hughton walked us down memory lane with the 35th anniversary of Italia 90 on the horizon. We previewed day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival with OTB's John Duggan. And we looked back at Manchester United's Europa League win over Real Sociedad with Daniel Harris. But this morning's Bite takes us first to Cagliari, Palermo, Genoa and Rome with Chris Hughton. Then we preview Italy-Ireland with Ronan O'Gara, and Alan Quinlan discusses those Jack Crowley links to Leicester. 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

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the final batch of team news from this year's Six Nations. Jack Crowley is back in the Ireland no.10 jersey for Saturday's game away to Italy, and we hear Simon Easterby's explanation behind the changes he's made. The interim Ireland head coach has also fired back at France boss Fabien Galthié. Matt Sherratt's made a couple of tweaks to his Wales team as they look to extinguish any lingering England hopes of the title. Plus, Gregor Townsend names the Scotland team that Ireland hope will do them a massive favour in Paris.

This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we looked ahead to Ireland's Six Nations game away to Italy with former Azzurri back turned truck driver, Mirco Bergamasco. Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival was previewed from Prestbury Park by John Duggan. Leitrim senior men’s football manager Steven Poacher chats about his first season in charge of the team. And we were joined by European Indoor gold medalist Sarah Healy following her sensational 3000m victory. And that's where we take this morning's Bite, as Ger and Colm catch up with Healy. But first, Mirco Bergamasco gives his view of this Saturday's game in Rome. 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

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Romain Ntamack pouring more petrol on the fires of last week's clash of Ireland and France at the Aviva. Andrew Porter defends himself after Fabien Galthié attempted to get him cited for his part in the injury sustained by Antoine Dupont. Rabah Slimani is among the Leinster players extending their stay at Leinster. And Ronan O'Gara's refresh of the La Rochelle squad continues.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as attentions turn to Saturday's trip to Italy. We hear from attack coach Andrew Goodman and loosehead Andrew Porter as the inquest into the defeat to France continues. There's Premiership interest in Jack Crowley. Munster and Leinster have both been signing members of their existing squads to new contracts. And New Zealand Rugby secure the services of one of their top prospects.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were honoured to be joined by European Athletics bronze medalist, Kate O'Connor. We continued our inquest into Saturday's Six Nations defeat to France with Mike Sherry. John Duggan set the table for the first day of the Cheltenham Festival. Newstalk's Jess Kelly joined us to discuss her involvement in the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, which is supporting the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.And Football Pod host Tommy Rooney provided the latest update on his Football Power Rankings.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

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the health of an Ireland squad still licking their collective wounds after Saturday's defeat to France. FFR president Florian Grill seethes over their treatment at the hands of match officials. England's Ollie Lawrence is now a doubt for the Lions tour this summer. And Richie has the latest on Rabah Slimani's status as a Leinster player.

Welcome to Monday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. You can listen to that here. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us for the post mortem on Ireland's Six Nations defeat to France. Football writer Jonathan Wilson reviewed the weekend's Premier League action, and the further dwindling of Arsenal's title hopes. Sarah O'Donovan and Jamie Wall looked back on the weekend's hurling. And John Duggan began our coverage of this week's Cheltenham Festival.And, as ever of a Monday, we brought you the Performance Rankings. But this morning's Bite takes in some of Quinny's dissection of the Ireland loss on Saturday before we cross to Prestbury Park for the first time this week. 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

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack completes your build-up to tomorrow's titanic battle between Ireland and France at the Aviva. We speak to Caelan Doris and Simon Easterby at today's captain's run, plus Antoine Dupont piles further pressure on tomorrow's referee Angus Gardner. Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan and Andy Dunne all have their say on tomorrow's crunch clash. Plus Italy make half a dozen changes for their test with England on Sunday.

As we approach the Guinness 0.0 Six Nations showdown of France V Ireland, OTB's own Brian O'Driscoll joined us for an exclusive event at the Open Gate Brewery, where we previewed the big game as well as looking back on his last ever game for Ireland - against France 11 years ago! He was joined by his former team mates, Mike Ross, Gordan D'Arcy & Devin Toner, who recounted their memories in the green jersey.  Settle in is brought to you by Guinness 0.0. 

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize, and FREE, taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we've a bumper preview for Ireland v France in the Six Nations with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. Former Kerry player, and ex-Laois manager Mike Quirke joined us to discuss football's new rules. Plus, football writer Mark Critchley reflected on last night’s 1-1 draw between Man United & Real Sociedad in the Europa League. This morning's Bite begins with Quinny's take on tomorrow's game at the Aviva, and then we check in with Mike on football's new era.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

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has your team news ahead of that huge meeting of Ireland and Scotland. Mack Hansen is out of that game, and Simon Easterby explains why. He also discusses his bench composition, Tadhg Furlong's progress and more. Fabien Galthié has begun piling the pressure on Saturday's referee Angus Gardner + he discusses Thierry Henry's visit. And we hear from Gregor Townsend and Matt Sherratt on Saturday's meeting of Scotland and Wales.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the disappointing defeat to Edinburgh in Cork, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray's impending departures and Ireland v France. 

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were joined by the one and only Danny Dyer for a very special edition of 'You Had To Be There'. We previewed the Six Nations clash of Ireland and France with Les Bleus legend Philippe Saint-André. And Jean-Philippe Leclaire reviewed Liverpool's smash-and-grab win away to Paris Saint-Germain. And this morning's Bite has a distinctly French flavour as we check in with Saint-André, and first we look back on last night's events at the Parc des Princes. 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

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the France camp ahead of their departure for Dublin. And there's an update on the fitness of Gregory Alldritt. We hear from Mack Hansen and John Fogarty on France's deployment of a 7-1 bench. Marcus Smith has been sensationally dropped by England for the visit of Italy to Twickenham. And Rassie Erasmus addresses chatter that Felix Jones was sent to 'spy' on England.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's showdown with France. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty on Tadhg Furlong's battle to be fit, plus Mack Hansen on the desire to send Ireland's retiring trio out on a high. France have injury concerns over an experienced member of their scrum. Les Bleus have reopened old wounds ahead of their trip to Dublin. Connacht have a new senior assistant coach. And we hear from Jamie George as he craves comfort against Italy.