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Eoin Sheahan is joined by Fiona Hayes and Anna Caplice this evening to look back on Ireland's quarter final loss to France in controversial circumstances, as well as look to where the Irish Women's Rugby team will go next, and the future of Scott Bemand. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan & OTB's Susanna Mollen reflect on the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup - following on from Ireland’s exit from the tournament after a spirited display against France…Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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

Listen in for all of your post-match reaction as Ireland bowed out of the Women's World Cup. You'll hear Susanna Mollen and Fiona Hayes post match reaction, followed by Ireland players Aoife Dalton and Stacey Flood.

Former Ireland international Alison Miller joins John Duggan to look ahead to Ireland's World Cup quarter final against France, as they look to pull off an upset and be the first Irish team to get past a quarter final!The Rugby World Cup on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Grand slam winner Fiona Hayes, a member of the only Irish team to ever play in a world cup semi final, joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss Ireland's quarterfinal against France on Sunday. The Women's World Cup Show on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron HillComing up, Aoife Wafer is back in action for Ireland's massive quarter-final clash with France.We'll have the team news in full, and reaction from the Ireland camp.Conor Murray officially calls time on his professional playing career.And a historic Aviva date for Ireland during next year's Women's Six Nations.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In this episode of Inner Drive, Off The Ball's Kathleen McNamee sat down with Irish rugby star, 2024 and 2025 Six Nations Player of the series Aoife Wafer. They spoke about her love of rugby, the difficulties she faced with injuries and her hope to play in the 2025 World Cup despite that. 

Alan Quinlan, Susanna Mollen, and Dara Smith-Naughton join Shane and Colm this morning to talk all things rugby, including the huge quarter final clash this weekend for the Irish women's team against France, Conor Murray's new book, and Munster recruitment Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a positive injury update ahead of Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.Hear from the Rugby Championship sides ahead of a tantalising pair of Round Four clashes this weekend,And Clayton McMillan sets out his stall as he gets used to life as the new Munster head coach.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear from the Ireland camp as they step up their prep for a World Cup quarter final on Sunday,Injured forward Dorothy Wall offers a positive update on her road to recovery,And the teams are out for this weekend's Rugby Championship action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up - with the dust settling after the defeat to New Zealand, Ireland regroup for a Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France,Jenny Murphy and Alan Quinlan give their thoughts on Ireland's chances ahead of that game in Exeter.And some interesting faces spotted at the pre-seasons training of the Welsh clubs.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Jenny Murphy and Sene Naoupu join Eoin Sheahan for the Rugby World Cup Show this Monday evening to look back on Ireland's loss to New Zealand over the weekend, and to look ahead to their quarter final against France.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan & OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton are in studio to reflect on Ireland’s disappointing 40-0 defeat to New Zealand - looking ahead to a quarter-final clash with France.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

Defending world champions, the Black Ferns, outplayed and outclassed Ireland today in a Pool C top of the table clash in the Amex stadium in Brighton, with a final score of Ireland 0 - New Zealand 40. Hear from co-captain Sam Monaghan and centres Eve Higgins and Aoife Dalton on what went wrong in the game, but also how they will bounce back for their quarter-final next weekend. Since confirmed, they will face familiar foes France in Exeter on Sunday, 14 September.

Immediate Reaction from Fiona Hayes in Brighton as Ireland were defeated in this afternoon's World Cup game to New Zealand. With thanks to Bank of Ireland

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the team news for Ireland's massive clash with New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup,We'll hear from the Irish camp, and get the thoughts of Anna Caplice ahead of that game in Brighton,And we'll set your schedule for a busy weekend of rugby, with the Rugby Championship and Top 14 to look forward to as well.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Susanna Mollen joins Mick McCarthy live from Brighton as Ireland have named their team to face the Black Ferns in their Pool C decider on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

Ireland's team has been announced for the Pool C top-of-the-table clash against reigning World Champions, New Zealand! With 6 changes from the side that faced Spain and strong players coming back into the starting XV, Bemand has shown they are going out to win this fixture. One name is clearly missing from the team sheet though as, despite training fully this week, Aoife Wafer is not included in the match day 23. Bemand is "very confident" that she will be ready for that Quarter Final clash however, against whoever that may be. Hear from co-captain Edel McMahon and Ireland head coach, Scott Bemand, after the team announcement Friday morning. 🎧

Alan Quinlan joins Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy ahead of Ireland’s third group stage game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup against New Zealand this Sunday. Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Ex-Ireland international Anna Caplice joins Will O’Callaghan for tonight’s Rugby World Cup show ahead of Ireland’s final group stage game against the Black Ferns in Brighton this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank Of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting 

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Rassie feels the pressure in New Zealand.As does Scott Robertson.Jorgo keen to play 15 or anywhere at all for that matter.And Scotland keep their man amid Red Bull interest.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Alan Quinlan joins Ger Gilroy and John Duggan to reflect on the Bonus-Point win over Spain in the second game of their RWC campaign.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

Will O'Callaghan is joined this evening by Fiona Hayes and Maggie Alphonsi to analyse Ireland's brilliant world cup campaign so far. They discuss Ireland's head coach Scott Bemand, how to approach their game against New Zealand, Aoife Wafer's recovery, and much more!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice joins John Duggan to look ahead to Ireland’s second round clash with Spain in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, after Scott Bemand has made a raft of changes with eyes on New Zealand next week.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

Ireland take on Spain Sunday in the second round of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Susanna Mollen is in Northampton and she brings you all the latest news from press conferences with Sunday's captain, Sam Monaghan, head coach, Scott Bemand, TikTok sensation Anna McGann, and Linda Djougang, who will earn her 50th cap when taking to the pitch on Sunday. After Ireland's captains run in Towcester RFC, Susanna also chats to star centre, Aoife Dalton, and the only remaining member of Ireland's 2017 World Cup squad, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald. Keep an eye on the @OffTheBall social media channels for all your post-match content Sunday afternoon.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Ireland gear up for their second game at the Women's Rugby World Cup,We'll have team news ahead of the Spain clash, and hear from those on the ground about how special the tournament has been so far.And Michael Cheika reveals he turned down an offer to coach an Irish province recently - I'll explain all later in the pod.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Alan Quinlan and Susanna Mollen join Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy ahead of Ireland’s second group stage game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup against Spain this Sunday.Off The Ball Breakfast is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction 

Victoria Rush, director of ‘No Woman, No Try’ and founder of All80 Rugby joins Eoin for tonights Rugby World Cup Show, taking a wider look at the hopeful teams for this years competition.Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank Of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting 

OTB’s Susanna Mollen & Dara Smith-Naughton run through Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad ahead of their second group fixture against Spain, alongside Ger Gilroy & Will O'Callaghan.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

Ex-Ireland internationals Fiona Hayes and Tania Rossier join Eoin Sheahan for tonight’s edition of Monday Night Rugby: The Rugby World Cup Show! We’ll have all the reaction to Ireland’s 42-14 win over Japan on Sunday alongside a preview to next weekend’s game against Spain and reaction to everything in between, including Ruby Tui’s comments on the game against the Black Ferns…Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank Of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting 

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Ireland get off to a flyer in England.Are the All Blacks already... at it?Justin Marshall goes IN on the Kiwi backs.And Rassie Erasmus is happy with a win over the Wallabies.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Ireland international Hannah O’Connor & OTB’s Susanna Mollen join Ger Gilroy & Vinny Perth on the show to reflect on the opening weekend of WRWC actionOff The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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

Ireland made an amazing start to their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign, defeating Japan by 28 points this afternoon. Listen in as OTB's Susanna Mollen spoke to Ireland stars Beibhinn Parsons, Fiona Tuite, and Edel McMahon after the win.

Former Ireland rugby player Alison Miller joins John Duggan to talk about the women's rugby World Cup that kicked off last night. Ireland play their first match of the tournament tomorrow. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Former Ireland rugby player Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan live from Sunderland ahead of tonight's opening of the Women's Rugby World Cup.Bank of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.It's a special Women's Rugby World Cup bumper preview today.We'll have the team news for Ireland's opening game against Japan,We'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of the tournament kicking off in England tonight,And Fiona Hayes gives her thoughts on Ireland's chances at this year's edition.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

OTB’s Susanna Mollen & Dara Smith-Naughton preview the start of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign alongside Shane Hannon & Colm Boohig, with their opening fixture with Japan set for Sunday.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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 Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a key player has been ruled out for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener this weekend.Rassie Erasmus, Joe Schmidt and Scott Robertson speak ahead of Round 2 of the Rugby Championship.And Will Genia joined Off The Ball Breakfast after calling time on his stellar playing career.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes joins Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to the start of the Rugby World Cup in England this weekend, as Japan is first up for Scott Bemand’s charges on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

In the run up to the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup, Meghann Scully sat down with former Ireland rugby player Jackie McCarthy - O'Brien. Jackie recounts the difficulties she faced as a child of colour in Ireland in the sixties, growing up in an industrial school, and how she became the first female rugby player of colour on the Irish team.  This is with thanks to Guinness 0.0 

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, we'll hear from Ireland fly-half Dannah O'Brien on the ROG advice.The Rugby Championship got up and running this weekend - as South Africa were shocked by Australia, putting pressure on Rassie Erasmus.And the All Blacks are back at number one in the world.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear from Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan as the squad touch down in England for the World Cup,The Rugby Championship gets up and running this weekend - as South Africa and Australia make late changes on the eve of their clash.Louis Rees-Zammit has found a new club after his return to rugby from the NFL - we'll tell you where he's ended up.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Rachel Sheehan is joined by Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan and rising star Dannah O'Brien as they go through their final preparations for the Rugby World Cup.

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Former Ireland international, Anna Caplice, builds up towards Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign alongside Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton, as Scott Bemand announces his squad for the tournament.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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 Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup in England.South Africa get the team selection out of the way early for their Rugby Championship opener at home to Australia.New owners and a new name for English Premiership side Newcastle,And after Rees-Zammit confirmed his return, another star could be leaving the NFL to switch back to rugby.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Raeltine Shrieves, the first player to score points for the Ireland Women's Rugby team, joined Eoin Sheahan in studio today to discuss her historic career, what it meant to represent Ireland, and the journey to 2 World Cups Rugby on off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a last chance for Ireland players to impress ahead of the World Cup squad announcement on Monday,We'll hear from head coach Scott Bemand and number eight Brittany Hogan as they take on Canada in a warm-up game tomorrow,Steve Tandy on the job ahead of him as new Wales head coach,And a new All Blacks call-up explains how his dog nearly cost him his place in the squad!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, we will hear from Australia as the Wallabies prevented a series whitewash.Finn Russell on one of the best tours ever.Joe Schmidt proud of his side ahead of Springboks test.Andy Farrell eyeing 2029 New Zealand tour?And Dan Cole back with Leicester Tigers.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting