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Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join forces with Ruairi O'Hagan to bring you all the latest analysis, interviews, news and top stories from all across the province, every week here on The Red 78! Off The Ball members get full access to the podcast. For more information on where you can become a member, check out offtheball.com/join
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View all 155 episodesThe Red 78 Unlocked | Randle appointment fallout, Reds win big against Benetton | Ep. 154
The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster crash out against Exeter | Ep. 153

S3 Ep 153The Red 78 Unlocked | Improved Munster fall short against the Bulls | Ep. 152
On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Ruairi O'Hagan join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the improved performance and two bonus points picked up in the defeat to the Bulls in South Africa. There's a preview of the Challenge Cup clash with Exeter, and discussions on the voluntary redundancy programme announced by Munster, and the plans to stage another Champions Cup game in Cork at Páirc uí Chaoimh.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******The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.******The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

S3 Ep 152The Red 78 | Munster devoured by Sharks | Ep. 151
Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to dicssus Munster’s big defeat away to the Sharks. They discuss where the Reds go from here, look ahead to the clash with the Bulls, and pay tribute to Niall Scannell who will be retiring at the end of the season.

S3 Ep 151The Red 78 Unlocked | Rusty Munster see off Zebre | Ep. 150
Off the Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the Reds' win over Zebre, and to talk about Mike Prendergast's departure from the club at the end of the season. 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

S3 Ep 150The Red 78 Unlocked | Warriors win Scotstoun Battle | Ep. 149
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

S3 Ep 149The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster just about slay the Dragons | Ep. 148
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.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

S3 Ep 148The Red78 Unlocked | Munster crash out of the Champions Cup | Ep. 147
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

S3 Ep 147The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster pay the penalty | Ep. 146
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

S3 Ep 146The Red 78 Unlocked | Interpro Woes | Ep. 145
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

S3 Ep 145The Red 78 | Clayton McMillan Interview | Ep .144
In a special edition of The Red 78 Podcast, the Red 78 crew are joined by Munster boss Clayton McMillan to talk about the season so far, settling in to Ireland, building his team and more. -

S3 Ep 144The Red 78 | Lark by the Lee as Munster see off Gloucester | Ep. 143
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's win over Gloucester in SuperValu Páirc uí Chaoimh, the Páirc as a venue for rugby and Munster's return to URC action away to Ospreys on Saturday. 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

S3 Ep 143The Red 78 Unlocked | Bath too good for off form Munster | Ep. 142
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the disappointing defeat to Bath at the Rec, and to look ahead to the huge clash with Gloucester in Cork.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

S3 Ep 142The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster can't weather the Stormers | Ep. 141
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the defeat to the Stormers that sees The Reds' unbeaten start to the season come to an and, and to look ahead to a big clash with Bath in the Champions CupGet in contact on X @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] 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 Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join
S3 Ep 141HARRIES, HAYES AND QUINLAN: 'I thought it was the best performance of the year, first half... ' Munster come up short against the Stormers
Welcome to a bonus Munster Rugby podcast.The best bits from our Monday shows on Off The Ball Breakfast and Monday Night Rugby which solely FOCUS on your province of Munster Rugby.Listen to Ross Harries, Fiona Hayes and Alan Quinlan give their takes on Clayton McMillan's side.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

S3 Ep 140The Red 78 Unlocked | Five from Five for Munster | Ep.140
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' win over Connacht that saw them pick up their fifth straight URC win. We'll also look ahead to Munster's clash with the Argentina XV, and Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Soldier Field. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] 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 Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

S3 Ep 139The Red 78 Unlocked | Magnificent Munster see off lacklustre Leinster | Ep.139
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's superb showing in Croke Park as they defeat old rivals Leinster, and to preview Saturday's clash with Connacht at Thomond Park. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

S3 Ep 138The Red 78 Unlocked | Leinster loom for unbeaten Munster | Ep.138
Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's third consecutive win as they do just enough to see off Edinburgh in Cork. And with a huge clash with Leinster looming in Croke Park on Saturday, we look ahead to what should be a cracking contest between the old rivals. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

S3 Ep 137The Red 78 Unlocked | "Better to win ugly than lose pretty" | Ep. 137
Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's win over Cardiff as the Reds pick up back to back URC wins to kick off their season. We'll name our star of the week and look ahead to Saturday's game in Cork against Edinburgh.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

S3 Ep 136The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster off to a winning start | Ep. 136
A new season of The Red78 kicks off on Off The Ball! Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a winning start for the Reds, as Clayton McMillan's side see off the Scarlets in Wales. We'll name our Star of The Week, and look ahead to Saturday's clash with Cardiff Blues in Thomond Park. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.
