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S23 Ep 109Rugby Daily | Henshaw back to work, Scotland's butcher speaks, Brennan clan back to Munster
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they get back to work in Tours. We hear from Robbie Henshaw, and there's an update on Cian Healy's fitness. Javan Sebastian - Scotland's ex-butcher - talks ahead of their Pool B fixture with Romania. And a host of Ireland internationals will start for Munster against the Barbarians tomorrow, with a very familiar surname on the visitors' bench.
S23 Ep 108Rugby Daily: Vikki Wall eyes up Olympics, South Africa analyse Irish defeat, more financial trouble in the English club game
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Vikki Wall eyes up Olympics with Irish Sevens, South Africa say loss to Ireland not all down to kicking and more disappointing news from England domestic game as financial crisis deepens.
S23 Ep 107Rugby Daily: France confident on Dupont return | Wallabies on the slide
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan, France are set to welcome back Dupont, there's more reaction to Ireland-South Africa and Australia slide down world rankings.
S23 Ep 106Rugby Daily | BOD on Ireland v South Africa, New beginnings for Irish Women's side
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the latest rugby news including BOD's view of Ireland/South Africa, new beginnings for the Irish Women's side.
S23 Ep 105Rugby Daily | New Rowntree deal, Scotland and NZ on Ireland, Handre Pollard is not Superman
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's bruising win over the Springboks on Saturday. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty, plus Gregor Townsend and Scott McLeod give their unique perspectives on the coverage since. There's good news for Munster fans regarding head coach Graham Rowntree. Eddie Jones reacts angrily to stories linking him with a Japan return.And Rassie Erasmus gives his take on Handre Pollard's return to the Springbok team.
S23 Ep 104IRELAND 13 - 8 SOUTH AFRICA | Reaction from: Sexton, Kolisi, Farrell, Nienaber & More!
Adrian Barry was on hand to get interviews from the likes of Tadhbg Beirne, Finley Bealham and Ryan Baird. He was also able to record Ireland's and South Africa's tabletop press conferences.Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 103Rugby Daily | Dupont injury latest, Stick issues Ireland challenge, Jones on future
On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Antoine Dupont's injury with the France captain's World Cup participation hanging by a thread. We hear from Paul O'Connell, Mzwandile Stick, Damien de Allende and Brian O'Driscoll ahead of tomorrow's showdown at the Stade de France. And Eddie Jones gives the latest on his future as Australia head coach, with sympathy coming from a surprising source.
S23 Ep 102‘This is everything we’ve been working towards’ | Ireland captain’s run ahead of South Africa
Ireland's Mack Hansen, Josh van der Flier and Paul O'Connell addressed the media on the eve of the biggest game in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, against South Africa. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 101Rugby Daily | Sheehan back in the mix, Kolisi on 7-1 split, England ring changes
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's World Cup showdown with the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Siya Kolisi on the big game in Saint-Denis. Matt Williams goes deep on his dislike of the 7-1 bench split. Marcus Smith's new role for England is confirmed. And one Wallaby is pin-pointed for their downfall so far at the World Cup.
S23 Ep 100Reaction to South Africa's 7-1 split, Irish lineup to face the Boks | Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton
Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak ahead of the South Africa clash on Saturday as the Ireland lineup is announced. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 99Rugby Daily | Conan out, Nienaber on 7-1 split, Madigan retires
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp including news on Jack Conan and Dan Sheehan's availability for Saturday's Springboks showdown. We hear from Simon Easterby and Jacques Nienaber on that controversial 7-1 split on the Boks' bench. England have found a new use for Marcus Smith, while Australia have another injury headache. And Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from rugby.
S23 Ep 98Rugby Daily: Ireland squad update, D'Arcy on South Africa clash, France name team for Namibia
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the injury news from the Ireland camp in Tours. Former Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy has his say on this weekend's clash with South Africa.And France have named a strong team to face Namibia later this week.
S23 Ep 97Rugby Daily: Erasmus rules out IRFU role, Eben Etzebeth set for South Africa return, Eddie Jones reacts to Fiji loss
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Rassie Erasmus rules out a potential future role with the IRFU.There's also injury news from the South African camp ahead of their clash with Ireland next weekend.Eddie Jones is already looking ahead to Australia's meeting with Wales after their loss to Fiji.And England head coach Steve Borthwick wants his side to continue their upward trajectory after a 34-12 win over Japan.
S23 Ep 96Mike Catt on Ireland's performance against Tonga and South Africa preview
Mike Catt speaks to the gathered Irish media over (a poor quality) zoom in France ahead of the South Africa game.
S23 Ep 94Rugby Daily: Furlong on facing Tonga's beefy front-row | Skelton worry for Wallabies
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Will O’Callaghan brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga.Ronan O’Gara and Brian O’Driscoll discuss whether Andy Farrell was right to again roll out his big guns Australia sweat over the fitness of their captain Will Skelton while World Rugby confirm that water breaks will be in place this weekend…
S23 Ep 93Tadhg Furlong, Hugo Keenan & Simon Easterby | Ireland vs Tonga
Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, Hugo Keenan & Simon Easterby speak ahead of their crucial clash with Tonga.Rugby with Vodafone | TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 92Tonga challenging themselves against 'the best' | Solomone Kata, Leva Fifita, Tyler Bleyendaal
Solomone Kata, Leva Fifita and Tyler Bleyendaal appeared before the media on Friday ahead of their game vs. Ireland on Saturday. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 79Rugby Daily: Farrell names strong Ireland team, injury blows for South Africa and Scotland, France in action tonight
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Ireland team news ahead of Saturday's World Cup meeting with Tonga. South Africa and Scotland have both been hit with injuries. Warren Gatland is calling on his Wales players to show improvement in this weekend's meeting with Portugal. And France are back in action tonight with a fixture against Uruguay in Lille.
S23 Ep 79Mack Hansen & Peter O'Mahony | Ireland vs Tonga presser
Irish rugby stars Mack Hansen & Peter O'Mahony look ahead to this weekend's clash with Tonga. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 78Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton | Ireland vs Tonga presser
Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak to the media ahead of Ireland's second RWC game vs Tonga.Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 77Rugby Daily | Conan Boks hope, choral anthem update, Keegan insight
On Wendesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jack Conan's injury status ahead of the Tonga game. We hear from Keith Earls, Craig Casey, Mick Kearney and performance coach Gary Keegan. We hear too from the World Cup organisers on the stadium entry issues, the choral anthems and tournament refereeing. Ian Foster speaks after naming his All Blacks side to face Namibia. And four World Cup debutants are named in the Wales team to play Portugal.
S23 Ep 76Rugby Daily | Conan injury latest, Curry ban, Rassie's return to Ireland?
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga. Tom Curry learns of his ban following his red card in England's win over Argentina. A Springboks legend has backed Rassie Erasmus for a return to Ireland, while Felix Jones explains the traffic light system. And France rest their big guns for Thursday's Pool A game with Uruguay.
S23 Ep 73Rugby Daily | Etzebeth hope, Kriel escape, anthem changes on horizon
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Springbok hopes to have Eben Etzebeth and Jesse Kriel in the clear to play Ireland on Saturday-week. We hear from Jacques Nienaber too on the Boks' traffic light system. There's the latest on plans to play Jonathan Sexton against Tonga. Bad news for France on hooker Julien Marchand. Plus, a change is a-coming on the anthem front at the World Cup.
S23 Ep 70Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton | Bizarre tries & the effect of the heat
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton & head coach Andy Farrell review their dominant 82-8 win over Romania in their Rugby World Cup opener.Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 69Rugby Daily | Hansen absence explained, Ryan on Bordeaux heat, Scotland show hand
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's captain's run in Bordeaux. We hear from Mike Catt on the non-selection of Mack Hansen for tomorrow. James Ryan discusses the oppressive heat in Bordeaux, and his excitement at starting alongside one Leinster teammate in particular. We hear from Gregor Townsend as he names his team to play the Springboks in Marseille on Sunday. Plus, we learn of the influence of a certain Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks camp ahead of tonight's opening fixture at the Stade de France.
S23 Ep 68IRELAND CAPTAIN'S RUN | Why Mack Hansen is not starting against Romania | Getting used to the beat in France
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt, second row James Ryan and centre Bundee Aki addressed the media on the eve of their first game of #RWC2023, against Romania in Bordeaux. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 67Ireland team named, six RWC debuts & inside the French camp | RUGBY DAILY
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan it's all about the World Cup as the countdown reaches the final stage. Andy Farrell explains his team selection for their opening game against Romania and we hear from inside the French camp as they prepare for opening showdown with New Zealand.
S23 Ep 62HERRING & RINGROSE: 'I always believed I was good enough' | The long road to the Rugby World Cup
Ireland hooker Rob Herring and outside centre Garry Ringrose addressed the media as head coach Andy Farrell named his starting lineup to face Romania in the opening round of the Rugby World Cup in France. Rugby on Off The Ball, with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 61Johnny Sexton on being pack on the pitch | Andy Farrell picking Jack Crowley ahead of Ross Byrne
Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell spoke to the media after Ireland's team was named to face Romania in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 60Rugby Daily | Keenan on Romania, France & All Blacks teams, Munster injury woe
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their World Cup opener with Romania. We hear from Hugo Keenan and Paul O'Connell. France and the All Blacks have named their teams for the tournament's grand opening, and both teams are missing inside centres. Fiji suffer a major blow on the injury front. And Munster's absentee list is growing by the day.
S23 Ep 55Rugby Daily | Forward trio out of World Cup opener, Chalereau's tearful defence, French bonuses revealed
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's World Cup base in Tours where there's bad news regarding a trio of forwards. We get the latest from the France camp, where Bastien Chalereau's prior conviction has cast a pall over their preparations for the big kick-off. And England remain hopeful of having a Saturday night Curry.
Rugby Daily | Ronan Kelleher’s fitness, prediction time & Owen Farrell addresses his suspension
On Monday's Rugby Daily, John Duggan brings you news of Ronan Kelleher's fitness ahead of the World Cup. We'll get the predictions of four former Irish internationals as to the chances of Andy Farrell's men winning the Webb Ellis Trophy. And England's Owen Farrell has addressed his suspension for the opening two games of the tournament.
THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents
Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week!It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products
Rugby Daily | Ulster make history, more injury woe for France, Interpro final preview
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an historic announcement from Ulster. The teams are in for the Women's Interprovincial final at Musgrave Park. Eddie Jones blames the RFU for the lack of England breakout stars. And there's more bad news on the injury front for France ahead of next week's big kick-off at the World Cup.
Rugby Daily: Ireland women's squad announced, Joey Carbery on the World Cup, Colin Slade on Steve Hansen's Australia role
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details of Scott Bemand's Ireland women's squad for the WXV tournament in Dubai.Dan Sheehan speaks of his relief at shaking off injury to travel to the World Cup.Joey Carbery says he'll be ready if he's called upon by Andy Farrell during the tournament. And Colin Slade has his say on Steve Hansen's decision to help out Australia in recent weeks.
Rugby Daily | Squad reveal, Barrett's World Cup in jeopardy, Jones on France defeat
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp. We hear from Andy Farrell and Jonathan Sexton as the final squad of 33 is revealed.We hear too from All Blacks head coach Ian Foster, who can count on Scott Barrett at the World Cup.Steve Borthwick tries to explain away England's shock defeat to Fiji, as they fall to a record low in the World Rugby rankings.Plus, Eddie Jones on his latest defeat in the Australia job.
IRELAND'S RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD NAMED | Cian Healy Injury blow, Sexton on his ban
Head coach Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton answered questions, as Ireland named their squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup this afternoon...@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
S23 Ep 37Rugby Daily | Henderson and Farrell on Samoa, Moala appeal verdict, Cordero heartbreak
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's final World Cup warm-up with Samoa in Bayonne. We hear from captain Iain Henderson and head coach Andy Farrell. There's cruel news for Connacht and their star summer signing Santiago Cordero. There's mixed news on the appeal front for two of Ireland's World Cup pool opponents. Plus we hear from Maeve Óg O'Leary and Eimear Corri ahead of a pivotal weekend in the Women's Interpro series.
S23 Ep 35Rugby Daily | Farrell ban explained, Wallabies follow Irish model, Jones on Hansen
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details behind Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola's suspensions. Rugby Australia is to follow the Irish centrality model to arrest a slide in the sport down under. We hear from Eddie Jones regarding Steve Hansen's Wallabies involvement, and Ben Healy gets another chance to impress for Scotland.
'It is pretty much everyone's dream' | Jimmy O'Brien on his Rugby World Cup hopes
Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien was speaking to the media ahead of their game against Samoa at the weekend. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
IRELAND 29 - 10 ENGLAND: Reaction from Keith Earls, Andy Farrell, James Ryan & More!
After England's 29-10 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, OTB was able to get insights from Andy Farrell, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Courtney Lawes, James Ryan and Steve Borthwick. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily | Vunipola facing ban, Moala appeals, Hansen joins Wallabies
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's win over England at the Aviva. We hear from Keith Earls and Steve Borthwick. Wales and Tonga have named their World Cup squads, while the latter have included George Moala. The TMO Bunker is on its way to the World Cup. And there's a very very surprising presence in the Wallabies camp this week.
Rugby Daily | Conan 'not too serious', Keane in camp, Am not quite out
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal where Roy Keane's been a visitor. Simon Easterby provides the latest update on Jack Conan's foot problem. We hear from Jacques Nienaber on how we may see Lukhanyo Am and Handre Pollard at the World Cup after all. It's all change for Wales ahead of their second date with England. And Zander goes to tackling school.
An Update from Off The Ball
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Ger Gilroy explains the upcoming changes at Off The Ball
Ger Gilroy joins Joe Molloy to break down exactly what will be happening at Off The Ball from Wednesday morning. From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers. For €9.99 a month, you will get exclusive access to at least 50 new podcasts a week, all of which will be ad-free! For details on how to sign up, and for special sign-up offers, go to offtheball.com/join
Doris shines in Italy game, main concern from RWC warm-ups | Alan Quinlan
Broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell chat to Irish rugby legend Alan Quinlan about Ireland’s recent match versus Italy in preparation for the World Cup. 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.
Ireland v Italy Review - Avoiding preparation pitfalls, Farrell knows what it's like and Doris at 7 is a go
Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and James Downey join OTB's John Duggan to look back at Ireland's first warm up game ahead of the Rugby World Cup. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Ireland's journey to The World Cup beings | Interviews w/ Andy Dunne, Andy Farrell & Iain Henderson
Andy Farrell, Andy Dunne & Iain Henderson share their thoughts after Ireland's 33-17 victory over Italy.
Rugby Daily | Farrell & Henderson on Italy, Mallia banned, new Cardiff coach
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets you up to speed ahead of the weekend's World Cup warm-up fixtures. We hear from captain for the day Iain Henderson and head coach Andy Farrell on tomorrow's Italian examination, and Ireland's World Cup ambitions. Two former England underage players are in the Italy team that rocks up to the Aviva tomorrow. France hand out three new caps for their trip to Murrayfield. The Wallabies remain confident of beating the All Blacks, despite their woeful recent record - we hear from Samu Kerevi. Warren Gatland pays a glowing tribute to centurion Leigh Halfpenny And Cardiff has a new head coach.
Italian job for Ireland to kick-off World Cup warm-ups | James Tracy
Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Adrian & Johnny on Friday's #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side get their final Rugby World Cup preparations with a warm-up game against Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. 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.