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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,Coming up, Sam Monaghan's new perspective on playing for Ireland after years of struggling with injury,Why Munster need some honest self-reflection amid an independent review,And could Cardiff be the great disruptor for the Irish provinces in their URC playoff push.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Eoin Sheahan was joined live in studio by the Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Charlie McConalogue to talk about the current state of funding for clubs across Ireland as well as outline the program which the Government operates along with Sport Ireland to ensure funding for various different sporting bodies across Ireland.  The Minister also answers questions that were sent in by listeners over the past few days in relation to specific cases and queries.

On this week's episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the lacklustre performance at the Dexcom Stadium as Connacht run out 26-7 winners, and to look ahead to a huge clash against the Lions on Saturday.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Fiona Hayes on whether it's a good idea to have an Irish club side playing in England ,Dave Rennie drafts in a New Zealand legend as part of his backroom team before the 2027 World Cup,And an ex-Georgia captain is banned from rugby for more than a decade, for cheating on doping protocols.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, ahead of a huge game at the Aviva Stadium, the Ireland women's are hoping to become a regular fixture at Lansdowne Road. The one area that speaks to Munster's general lack of intensity ahead of a crucial weekend in the URC. The province confirm that they will commission an Independent Governance and Organisational Review,And could Ross Byrne be heading back to the URC after a difficult season at Gloucester?

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from Munster, and the international game.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has no regrets over their big talk ahead of the Six Nations,The team news ahead of a huge weekend in the URC,And could Irish teams be joining Premiership Women's Rugby in the coming years?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Ireland name their team for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales in Belfast,James Tracy makes a surprising admission about Leinster's 2018 Champions Cup triumph,And a new ball size in women's rugby is dividing opinion among players.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Fiona Hayes joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby, as Ireland are in the middle of their preparations for Wales in the penultimate round of the Six Nations this weekend. Meanwhile, Connacht host a weakened Munster in the URC this weekend, with the race to eight heating up in the final two weeks of the regular season!Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a new contract for Ireland star Hugo Keenan,Brian O'Driscoll explains how the TMO actually works for big games,And another Wales legend calls time on his playing career...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Leo Cullen takes aim at the haters after Leinster booked their spot in the Investec Champions Cup final.French TV takes aim at Bath criticism of their broadcast of their semi-final defeat to Bordeaux,And the RFU set their aims for the next 18 months, after giving their backing to England head coach Steve Borthwick.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Leinster book their ticket to Bilbao with a nervy 29-25 win over Toulon in the Champions Cup semi final! OTB's Susanna Mollen sits down with Andy Dunne to hash out a passionate but imperfect Leinster performance and what needs fixing before they head to Spain in three weeks time. #Rugby is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Daniel Pitcher brings you all the latest ahead of a huge weekend of rugby.Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as Bohemians do battle with Derry City at Dalymount Park.Phil Egan will be joined in the gantry by Keith Treacy, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday May 2nd at 3 o’clock.You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Off The Ball Saturday from 1pm on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.Manchester United take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Off The Ball Sunday - former United star Darron Gibson will be alongside Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford for that one.That kicks off at half-past-three and you can follow all the action on Off The Ball Sunday from 1 o’clock on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

In March of this year the IRFU launched a series of combines to identify high potential athletes from other sports and introduce them to the elite rugby performance pathway.OTB's Susanna Mollen and Rachel Sheehan joined in at the second, Dublin-based combine in DCU where they chatted to a number of IRFU staff about the goals of the combines and potential backlash from other sporting organisations.Back in studio with Eoin, Susanna reports back on what news came out of the St. Pats campus. Want to watch the full piece? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/x18EaBVbGCU#Rugby is on Off The Ball with @BankOfIreland | #NeverStopCompeting--Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as Bohemians do battle with Derry City at Dalymount Park.Phil Egan will be joined in the gantry by Keith Treacy, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday May 2nd at 3 o’clock.You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Off The Ball Saturday from 1pm on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.Manchester United take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Off The Ball Sunday - former United star Darron Gibson will be alongside Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford for that one.That kicks off at half-past-three and you can follow all the action on Off The Ball Sunday from 1 o’clock on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you a look-ahead to Saturday's crucial Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Toulon.Brian O'Driscoll explains why he is perhaps a little apprehensive for his old side.Munster tie down a long-term servant.And a Welsh legend retires.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as Bohemians do battle with Derry City at Dalymount Park.Phil Egan will be joined in the gantry by Keith Treacy, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.Andy Dunne will be alongside Cuán Ó'Flatharta at the Aviva Stadium for live commentary of Leinster versus Toulon on Saturday May 2nd at 3 o’clock.You will be able to hear live commentary of that game on Off The Ball Saturday from 1pm on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.Manchester United take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Off The Ball Sunday - former United star Darron Gibson will be alongside Stephen Doyle at Old Trafford for that one.That kicks off at half-past-three and you can follow all the action on Off The Ball Sunday from 1 o’clock on the GoLoud App and on Newstalk.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Leinster hope to put 2015 ghosts to bed against Toulon this weekend,The Drogheda man plying his trade with Montpellier,And Rocky Elsom breaks his silence, with an international warrant for his arrest still outstanding.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 Munster's big win over Ulster, and to look ahead to their run in as the Reds look to secure a home quarter final in the URC.Get 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 Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Sunday's Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton from Clermont-Ferrand. Coming up, Dara has all the post-match reaction from the Irish camp. Head coach Scott Bemand explains why last night's loss to France is not a setback for this group.Captain Erin King expresses her pride in her side's performance.And, outside centre Aoife Dalton laments the missed chances in the first-half.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan in studio to look ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster All Ireland League finals in the Aviva!The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, with Energia, Experience the best of men’s and women’s club rugby at the Energia AIL Finals. #Thinkofthepossibilities.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of their French test in the Women's Six Nations, Could the Irish provinces face South African side Cheetahs once again, this time in the URC?And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Alan Quinlan joins Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy and Dara Smith Naughton to preview France vs Ireland, discuss the injuries at Ulster and predict Leinster's team for this weekend.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day.  Always read the label. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am  

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland set out their stall ahead of Saturday's massive Six Nations trip to France, Could the Lions be heading to France, Japan, or the Americas for a tour in the not-too-distant future?And we hear from the men's captains ahead of Finals Day in the Energia All-Ireland League.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ulster have a hugely depleted squad ahead of their URC interpro trip to Munster this weekend, Should Ireland rein in their talk of a revenge mission against France on Saturday?And we check in with the captains ahead of the women's final in the Energia All-Ireland League on Sunday.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 backlash to the appointment of Roger Randle, and to look at Munster's win over Benetton.Get 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 Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, history and revenge are both on the brain as Ireland prepare for a Six Nations trip to France, More resignations at Munster following the appointment of Roger Randle, And why the collapse of Moana Pasifika could be disastrous for Samoa and Tonga. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On today's Rugby Daily, Susanna Mollen brings you reactions from across the URC and the Women's Six Nations, as well as news of a new scrum coach in Connacht. Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig are joined in studio by former Ireland International Alan Quinlan as well as OTB's own Susanna Mollen to talk all things Rugby after a packed week of Men's and Women's matches. Firstly, the discussion is around Ireland's hammering of Italy in front of a record crowd in the Sportsgrounds in Galway. Later on, Alan talks about Munster's positive win over Benneton Treviso following a turbulent week and finally Leinster's win over Ulster and Connacht's big win in South Africa. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day.  Always read the label. 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/join

OTB's Susanna Mollen and former Ireland international Grace Davitt report back from Galway where Ireland beat Italy 57 points to 20 in their first win of this year's Six Nations championship.9 tries from the girls in green in front of a record Women's Six Nations crowd in Ireland had the Dexcom Stadium bouncing as the Irish side hope to take that momentum into their all-important clash against France next weekend.#Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Italian prop Silvia Turani, who is starting on the bench against Ireland in Galway tomorrow, joins Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Six Nations Show to talk through her incredible rugby story!The Six Nations Show on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Clayton McMillan defends the appointment of new Munster attack coach Roger Randle,Is too much change a bad thing for the Leinster team? Brian O'Driscoll gives his thoughts,And Ireland head coach Scott Bemand on his expectations for one of his biggest stars in this weekend's Women's Six Nations visit of Italy.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the fallout from Munster's appointment of Roger Randle as their attack coach,Ireland name their team for a Women's Six Nations clash with Italy in Galway,And after 21 near-misses, an England prospect gets his cap, nearly 40 years on.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Ireland and Munster number 8 Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Wednesday Night Rugby, as Ireland prepare to host Italy in round 2 of the Six Nations in the Dexcom in Galway.Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland.

A warning that today's episode contains references to eating disordersWelcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Munster may have found their replacement for Mike Prendergast, but another coach may leave this summer,The noticeable changes from Leinster as they look towards securing silverware at the end of the season,And Moana Pasifika have confirmed they will disband following the current Super Rugby campaign.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, how Hugo Keenan's sensational return from injury is driving Leinster's impressive start to the "business end" of the season,Ireland gear up for the visit of Italy in the Women's Six Nations,And Welsh Rugby Union set out their stall at a tense EGM in Cardiff...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from both the domestic and international game.Leo Cullen speaks to Cameron Hill about the tough test that Sale gave Leinster.Dan Sheehan on the impact of the big man, Scott Penny.Brent Pope on Hugo Keenan returning to his best.Erin King on the disappointment mixed with pride, playing against England.Scott Bemand on closing the gap against the very best.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

England legend Maggie Alphonsi and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes join Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to the start of the Six Nations tomorrow, with a record crowd set to play host to Ireland in Twickenham!The Six Nations Show on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a final look ahead to Ireland's massive Six Nations opener against England,And all you need to know ahead of the Irish provinces going in European action this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Leinster player Hannah O'Connor and OTB's own Susanna Mollen join us on the line to discuss the beginning of the Women's Six Nations this weekend. Ireland's first match will be against England on Saturday at Twickenham, as they look to end their long wait for a win. Hannah and Susanna discuss team news, a heated rivalry between the teams, and much more!Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

OTB's Susanna Mollen sits down with Ireland head coach, Scott Bemand, moments after the team was announced for Ireland's first Women's Six Nations fixture against England on Saturday!From injuries to players to keep an eye on, Bemand gives us the lowdown behind his first team selection of the 2026 Women's Six Nations Championship.#Rugby is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Ireland team is named for their Women's Six Nations curtain raiser away to England,Gerry Thornley on the steady decline of Munster,and Italy add a bonafide legend to their coaching ticket with 17 months to go before the World Cup.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

With the 2026 Women's Six Nations kicking off this weekend, Cameron Hill spoke to former Ireland head coach Philip Doyle, who was at the helm for Ireland's one and only Grand Slam in 2013, as well as their push to the semi-finals of the 2014 Rugby World Cup. He recalls the very early days of women's rugby in Ireland, the infamous overnight train to Pau mere hours before a 2012 game against France, and why he feels the Ireland backs need to far more effective in this year's competition.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Dara Smith-Naughton was in Abbotstown for Ireland’s final preparations ahead of the start of the Six Nations this weekend, with a massive opening day against England in Twickenham. He spoke with scrum coach Denis Fogarty, centre Eve Higgins and scrum half Emily Lane.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting  

𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 video 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦.Just 3 days now till the Guinness Women's Six Nations kicks off, with Ireland starting their campaign against the World Champions in a nearly sold out Twickenham Stadium!Gathering for their first day of camp last week, OTB's Susanna Mollen sat down with back row Brittany Hogan. They chat about opening up last year on her experience dealing with childhood sexual abuse, recovering from knee injury, and her move to the PWR in January with Sale Sharks. #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 discuss Munster’s Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Exeter Chiefs, and to ponder the question - where do Munster go from here?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 Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up later, Andy Dunne's suggestion for the type of figure that could save Munster,A highly sought-after Irish-qualified prop slips the Ulster net,And Linda Djougang reveals how the Ireland players have been preparing for a massive Six Nations campaign.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Just 4 days now till the Guinness Women's Six Nations kicks off, with Ireland starting their campaign against the World Champions in a nearly sold out Twickenham Stadium. Gathering for their first day of camp last week, OTB's Susanna Mollen sat down with prop Linda Djougang. They chat about Linda's decision to step away from the IRFU's centralised contract programme, the disappointment after the Rugby World Cup last summer, and the excitement of the upcoming championship. #Rugby is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Brent Pope on why he feels "arrogance" led to Leinster giving Edinburgh three intercept tries in their Champions Cup quarter-final,A first-half demolition job by Exeter Chiefs sees Munster crash out of the Challenge Cup,And one England legend comes out of international retirement, while a Wallabies great calls time on his career.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the details for the Irish province in European action,The world class kicking coach who helped the greats of the game refine their kicking style,And a rugby league convert set to make his long-awaited - and divisive - debut in Super Rugby this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting====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. 

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear more from the Leinster camp ahead of another Champions Cup knockout berth getting underway this weekend,Hugo Keenan's intense FOMO during the Six Nations,And Brittany Hogan on why she chose to speak up about her childhood sexual abuse.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting===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. 

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.