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Eoin Sheahan & Brian O'Driscoll were our hosts for a fun-filled night LIVE in Belfast, with guests Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris, Alan Quinlan & Fiona Hayes providing stories, analysis & plenty of laughs!This is part 1 of the show, in which the panel chatted through Ireland's heavy defeat to France, the team selection for Italy this weekend & more!

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland ring the changes with a number of big names dropped for Saturday's game against Italy. Mirco Bergamasco gives the Azzurri perspective on the weekend's action in Dublin, And Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend under massive scrutiny ahead of their clash with England at Murrayfield. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a strong rebuttal to the notion that Ireland are on the decline.Tom English on how Ireland can return to the top table of international football - if at all.And Toulouse could face another points deduction, over alleged payments to Antoine Dupont.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, how Ireland can address their lack of fight and intent for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy, England name their team to face Scotland, while Wales are forced into a surprise call-up after a freak injury in training, And another rugby-league convert could return to the Wallabies ahead of their home World Cup. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run you through all of the morning’s news, ahead of a bumper night of Premier League action!There’s some chat around The Winter Olympics after Colm indulged in some ‘Normal Hill’, Ger spent some time watching ‘Big Air’ & Arthur spent his evening watching Figure Skating!The bulk of the conversation is around Irish rugby - and what is the root cause of the recent downturn in form… maybe it’s all just one  big overreaction?Catch 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

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.A bruising few days for Irish rugby unpacked, following heavy defeats for the senior side, Ireland XV, and the Under-20s against France and England.Alan Quinlan weighs in on the “doom and gloom” narrative and explains why it’s not all bad news for Irish rugby right now.The Sunday Paper Review panel dissects Ireland’s loss in Paris and debates where the national team goes next in the Six Nations.Discussion on whether Jacques Nienaber’s defensive influence at Leinster could be impacting the Irish setup at international level.Major injury updates from England, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out and Steve Borthwick juggling options ahead of Scotland.France hit by a significant injury blow of their own as rising star Kalvin Gourgues is forced out of the squad.A wrap of the Rugby Europe Championship, featuring Germany’s shock win over Romania and strong starts for Spain, Portugal, and Georgia.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Brendan Fanning, Hugh Farrelly and Kevin McLaughlin join John Duggan on this week’s Saturday Panel, focusing on the opening weekend of the Six Nations, which has already seen Ireland suffer a big defeat in Paris, while Scotland and Italy kick off shortly.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Ireland's first half drubbing at the hands of France at the Stade De France, is it something to be worried about for the long-term, or is it a one-off? Listen back to reaction from Andy Farrell, Caelan Doris, Jacob Stockdale and Andrew Dunne.Susanna Mollen brings you it all from Paris.#Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea, and Dara Smith-Naughton react to the first game of the Six Nations, that saw Ireland lose to France on a wet and windy night in Paris. Our reporter Susanna Mollen joins us on the line live from Paris to give us an insight into what the atmosphere and game-plan was like at the Stade de France last night.Our full chat continues with Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams, available with an Off The Ball subscription Don't miss a minute of rugby this month with an Off The Ball subscription! For a limited time only, you can get your first month for just €1, that's all your Six Nations coverage, expert analysis, specialist podcasts and more! Try OTB for a month for just €1 and see why Ireland’s rugby fans never switch off. Download the GoLoud app and join in the obsession today

Eoin Sheahan is joined by an OTB ensemble as Cameron Hill, Vinny Perth and Fiona Hayes are in studio to talk all things Ireland vs France as well as other news coming out of the Irish sporting world this afternoon. Susanna Mollen and former Ireland International Andy Dunne will join the show live from the Stade De France to give live updates ahead of the 8:10 Kick-Off Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #neverstopcompeting

Eoin Sheahan and Brian O'Driscoll hosted Off The Ball's special Rugby Roadshow at the RDS, ahead of the Six Nations, joined by some massive rugby legends.England's Mike Tindall kicked off proceedings, before the Irish pair of Eve Higgins and Anna McGann looked back on their World Cup and TikTok fame. Finally, Brian, Eoin and Mike were joined by Andrew Trimble, Andy Dunne and Alan Quinlan for a bumper Six Nations preview chat, which might not go down too well with Irish Rugby supporters!The Rugby Roadshow on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Ireland arrive at the Stade De France for their Captain's Run ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations opener against France! Caelan Doris speaks to media about the size of the occasion, fixing his discipline, and dealing with Dupont. Also on the agenda is Ireland XV as head coach Cullie Tucker names his squad for Friday night's clash with England A, Bundee Aki could well be back in Ireland camp this tournament, and Ulster have another new signing.#Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to URC leaders Glasgow Warriors - Munster's 7th defeat in 9 games. We'll also look at Ireland's trip to France in the Six Nations opener. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

Day two in Paris for OTB's Susanna Mollen, and just two more sleeps till the opener of the 2026 Six Nations when Ireland take on France in the Stade De France.In today's pod, Andy Farrell and Fabien Galthié name their match-day squads for that opening fixture. There's news from the Ireland XV camp who have gathered in Limerick. And World Rugby announce the 2027 World Cup fixtures, and it's not all smooth sailing for Ireland's pool campaign. #Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

The RDS stage was littered with legends on Thursday night, as Brian O'Driscoll and Eoin Sheahan were joined by English World Cup winner Mike Tindall, as well as Ireland's Alan Quinlan, Andrew Trimble and Andy Dunne for a massive Six Nations preview ahead of Thursday night's clash in Paris.The Rugby Roadshow on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

OTB's Susanna Mollen has touched down in Paris ahead of Thursday's opening Six Nations clash between Ireland and France in the Stade De France. She brings you the first Rugby Daily of the week this bank holiday Monday, with updates from Ireland's last training session in Portugal and Steve Borthwick's side for their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday. Remember, you can subscribe to this podcast wherever you get your fix so you don’t miss an episode this week, as we bring you the latest updates from Paris. #Rugby Daily on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Linda Maher & Kieran Cunningham discussing Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Ireland rugby stars Eve Higgins and Anna McGann joined Eoin Sheahan and Brian O'Driscoll on stage at the RDS for a special roadshow, looking back on the World Cup last year, their TikTok superstardom, and ahead to their own Six Nations campaign in a few weeks.The Rugby Roadshow on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

English rugby legend Mike Tindall joined Brian O'Driscoll and Eoin Sheahan live on stage at the RDS for Off The Ball's special Six Nations Roadshow, looking ahead to the championship that starts next week, and throwing in some brilliant stories as well!The Rugby Roadshow on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill,Coming up, the Irish provinces name their teams, while Munster are in action tonight, in the last URC games before the Six Nations,Does Irish rugby have a discipline problem? We ask ex-Munster hooker Mike Sherry,And what to watch this rugby weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal, with another key player now an injury doubt ahead of next week's Six Nations opener against France,Where the Ireland coaches stand on a return for Bundee Aki,And the son of an Ireland great makes his senior debut for Munster this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, an injury blow and a sensational withdrawal has rocked the Ireland camp a week out from the Six Nations, France prop Uini Atonio forced to retire with immediate effect after a health scare, And Prem rugby are cooking up plans to reinvent the Champions Cup as a more “premium” competition... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Rugby analyst and author Sam Larner joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss his new book: 'Attacking The Space' where he breaks down the data analytics and tactical revolution in the sport of Rugby over the last decade. Sam himself played Rugby, but after an injury ended his ability to play for a period of time, he shifted to the world of analytics, working with many clubs and publications since then. Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton presents the latest episode of the Irish rugby ‘Green XV’, as Joey Carbery, Joshua Brennan & Billy Bohan dominate the conversation.Catch 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

Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster’s hard fought win over the Dragons in atrocious weather conditions in Cork, to talk about Sean Edogbo’s debut and to look ahead to the clash away to an inform Glasgow Warriors side.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Leinster are not blaming Jack Boyle's injury on the pitch at Connacht's Dexcom Stadium, Why Harry Byrne might be best equipped to start at out-half against France, Connacht confirmed another Leinster star is heading to Galway this summer, And Ireland are not the only Six Nations side with a crisis in the front row... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen.Coming up today, it is a Six Nations special as our own Susanna Mollen caught up with the tournament's biggest stars at the launch in Edinburgh.Andy Farrell, Caelan Doris, Sione Tuipulotu, Gregor Townsend, Dewi Lake and Antoine Dupont all feature.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Adrian Barry is today joined by Su Carty and Kieran Shannon on The Sunday Paper Review to chat through the biggest stories and best sportswriting across the back pages!To access the full Sunday Paper Review, become a member now at offtheball.com/join.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the teams are named for tomorrow's historic interpro between Connacht and Leinster in GalwayMunster are in action tonight in the URC, hoping to bounce back from Champions Cup disappointment.England name their squad for the Six Nations,And a Wales legend hangs up his boots...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. In a wake of a wave of 'sackings' in the football and, unusually, the rugby world, we're looking at whether the Irish public think managers deserve more patience. Is rugby becoming too much like the Premier League..? Or maybe we should just all "follow the GAA!"Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the Six Nations Championship amid an injury crisis at front-row. The excitement builds around Connacht ahead of the opening of the new Clan Stand this Saturday. And the venues are confirmed for the three test in the first British and Irish Lions women's tour of New Zealand - one iconic stadium has missed out. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the bitterly disappointing defeat to Castres in the Champions Cup, analysing what went wrong and what needs to improve. There's a preview of the clash with the Dragons in Cork, and a discussion on Clayton McMillan being linked with the All Blacks job.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, Munster's supply line is questioned.Will Ulster have more representation in tomorrow's Ireland squad?France have some major doubts over some huge stars ahead of naming their Six Nations squad tomorrow.Wales suffer more uncertainty but name their squad for the upcoming tournament.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

High performance coach Gary Keegan has worked with the Irish rugby team, the Lions, the Cork senior hurlers, Irish boxing & so many more over the years, contributing to some of the greatest sporting teams & individuals in recent memory…He joins Ger & Colm on the line to tell us all about his work!Catch 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 BallGary joined the lads in association with the Benecol Habit Stacking event where people will hear about how tiny daily habits can lead to extraordinary long-term results.

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Munster's discipline costs them dearly. Alan Quinlan on blooding fresh new talent. And a Jacques Nienaber on the battle between Sam Prendergast and Harry Byrne.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Hello and welcome to another Rugby Daily Sunday Special with Susanna Mollen!She is up in Belfast to witness Ulster top their pool in the Challenge Cup, with reactions from head coach Richie Murphy ahead of Andy Farrell's Ireland squad announcement on Wednesday for the upcoming Men's Six Nations. Elsewhere, it's less happy scenes in Limerick as Dara Smith-Naughton chats to Munster's Clayton McMillan and Tadgh Beirne after the province are knocked out of the Champions Cup with their loss to Castres.Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting Check back for more tomorrow!

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Jackie Shiels & Declan Lynch discussing Munster’s SHOCK exit from the Champions Cup following last night’s home defeat to Castres…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the fallout from the massive news overnight that Scott Robertson has left his role of head coach with the All Blacks. The possible candidates to take the mantle - Matt Williams has a particularly interesting shout. Erin King has been appointed Ireland captain for the upcoming Six Nations. While in the men's Six Nations, Ireland are not alone in having a possible front-row injury crisis - England will be without a key scrummager for the entire tournament.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. This week we wanted to know all about your favourite sports documentaries. Are you a Drive to Survive fan who binged the series over Covid? Or are you a committed golf fan who loved the access of Full Swing? We discuss it all!Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, your permutations hit ahead of this weekend's final round of pool games in the Investec Champions Cup. Mike Sherry on the front-row injury crisis for Andy Farrell ahead of the Six Nations, And a whole heap of transfers and rumours - including Ardie Savea to Leinster - as the clubs bid to get their business done for next season.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Canterbury and Intersport Elvery's have launched a collection of limited-edition upcycled bags, made from the giant fan-signed Ireland Women's Rugby World Cup jersey that toured the country last summer. With the Ireland Women's team back in HQ for their first training camp ahead of the 2026 Women's Six Nations, we got to sit down to chat to Ireland stars Dorothy Wall, Beibhinn Parsons, and Eve Higgins. From the upcycled bags, getting over the World Cup, and building into the Six Nations, this OTB Exclusive is not to be missed! And fancy a bag? They're available now on https://www.elverys.ie/collections/irfu-upcycled-giant-jersey-bags. Rugby is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the narrow defeat to Toulon, the decision to award THAT penalty, and Saturday's clash with Castres. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster issue a squad update, and lose a key international ahead of next season. Why Andy Dunne would love to face Leinster's defensive system under Jacques Nienaber, And a showdown between the Lions and France is all but confirmed... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, Joe McCarthy on the nerves of steel shown by Harry Byrne.Tyler Bleyendaal on the competitiveness of European club rugby. And Scott Bemand receives an injury boost ahead of the 6 Nations which starts in April. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On a very special Nollaig Na mBan edition of Off The Ball Sunday, Susanna Mollen is joined firstly by former Ireland International Grace Davitt to talk all things European Rugby, with Munster narrowing losing to Toulon earlier on and Ulster having their trip Amsterdam trip cancelled with a postponement of their tie against the Cheetahs. In the second half of the hour, Lynne Cantwell joins to look back on Ireland's 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup journey. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the team news from the Irish provinces for this weekend's European action.Could a number of Ulster centres force their way into the Ireland squad for the Six Nations?And I'll set your rugby calendar for the coming weekend...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll gives his thoughts on a possible sensational return of Joey Carbery to Leinster, James Coughlan on Ronan O'Gara's unfinished business with La Rochelle, And more unrest in Welsh rugby, with another international set to move to an English club in the summer. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeats to Ulster and Leinster, and to look ahead to Sunday’s Champions Cup clash with Toulon.Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, are Munster matching their expectations for the season, or falling below them?Should Ronan O'Gara be brought back into Irish rugby ASAP?And Scotland continue to bolster their backroom ahead of the Women's Six Nations.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.Coming up today, Leinster welcome back Robbie Henshaw, but doubts remain over Harry Byrne and RG Snyman.Munster suffer another defeat as tensions begin to grow.And Ronan O'Gara gets a thumping win over Toulon.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting