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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has mixed news on the injury front for Leinster, with the start of the URC season just over a week away. The Springboks have opted to rest a host of front line players for their Rugby Championship trip to Argentina. We hear from Fiona Hayes ahead of Ireland's one-off test with Australia, and how they can compete with the WXV big guns. A former Leinster...

Munster & UL Bohs head coach Fiona Hayes joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland prepare for a test against Australia in Belfast this weekend before heading to Canada to take on the world's best in WXV1. 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...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok receiving a doping ban. Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa has been confirmed. Michael Cheika has his say on the future of the Wallabies. Hugo Auradou returns to training with Pau, despite the charges he faces in Argentina. And RFU to lay off staff despite £100m Twickenham deal.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the new English rugby partnership, and we hear from Performance Director Conor O'Shea. Eimear Considine outlines her route back to the Ireland squad. Plus the French players accused of rape in Argentina are allowed home.

Ireland and Munster fullback Eimear Considine joined Eoin Sheahan as she recovered from her ACL injury to make it back into the Ireland squad for their upcoming WXV1 campaign. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a SA Rugby apology to their counterparts from New Zealand. We hear from Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, and Cliodhna Moloney, as Ireland gather ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and the WXV1. Plus, good news aplenty on the injury front for Munster as the new season draws nearer.

Anna Caplice joins Adrian and Colm to discuss the recent Interprovincial games and Scott Bemand's 35-player squad for Ireland's test against Australia and the WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Off the Ball Breakfast

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland women's squad named ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and their WXV1 campaign. We hear from Scott Robertson, and his reasons for recalling former All Blacks captain Sam Cane. And Connacht's Santiago Cordero will start in a reshuffled Pumas side for their meeting with the Wallabies.

Rugby Fans! Listen the sixth episode of Off the Ball's Inner Drive series with Allianz, as Paralympic gold medalist Ellen Keane reflects on the highs and lows of her swimming career as she prepares for her final swims on the world stage. Inner Drive, with Allianz Insurance, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland.

Former Irish rugby international Anna Caplice previews the weekend’s Interpro fixtures as Ulster take on Leinster & Connacht welcome Munster. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am ac...

Ulster rugby’s Kathryn Dane speaks on her return to competitive rugby following a brain haemorrhage in 2022. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Irish Olympian Stacey Flood joins Shane and Aisling to reflect on her Olympic journey with the Women's Rugby 7's squad, and speaks about her plans for the future. Off the Ball Breakfast To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join

Fiona Hayes joins Shane Hannon following Ireland’s 26-47 defeat at the hands of Canada in Belfast yesterday afternoon in their final game before the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Rugby on OTB w/ Bank of Ireland

Munster Head Coach and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes joined Will O'Callaghan ahead of the return of the women's interpros on Saturday. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Jonathan Sexton's response to recent online jibes from Rieko Ioane. We hear from Ronan O'Gara as speculation mounts that Ciaran Frawley will pip Ross Byrne to Leinster's no.10 jersey at Croke Park. There's light at the end of the tunnel at last for London Irish, and we hear from their prospective new owner. Where you can watch next week's Wom...

Irish 7s rugby player & Meath footballer Vikki Wall chats to Aisling O'Reilly after Meath's exit from the All-Ireland Championship. OTB Breakfast, with thanks to Optimum Nutrition 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 Off The Ball Breakfast i...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from Paris, where Ireland's men's Sevens side have booked a quarter-final place. Hugo Keenan provides reaction to their final pool game at the Stade de France. Toulon finally respond to the Melvyn Jaminet racism case. And Northampton are given the chance of some revenge for their defeat at Croke Park.

Rugby Fans ! Listen to the latest episode of Inner Drive on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joe Molloy sits down with Irish athletics newest superstar Rhasidat Adeleke in episode 5 of 'Inner Drive.' Alongside her family and coaches, she tells the story of how her determination led her to the 2024 Olympics. Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz Insurance Ireland.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a potential return to Soldier Field nine years on from Ireland's historic Windy City win. The club career of Melvyn Jaminet hangs in the balance. And a World Cup-winning Springbok has tested positive for a banned substance.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on the French players detained in Argentina, and Melvyn Jaminet. Willie Faloon's rung the changes for Ireland's World U20 Championship 3rd place contest with New Zealand tomorrow. And there's a coaching departure from Ulster ahead of pre-season.

Aisling O'Reilly spoke with soon-to-be Olympian, Stacey Flood who is currently in Tours in France with the Irish 7s team in preparation for their first game in the Olympics on Sunday, July 28th when they play Great Britain. Off the Ball To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on the scandals rocking French rugby. Melvyn Jaminet is subject of an investigation by the Paris prosecutor's office, and Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou remain detained in Mendoza. Leinster confirmed the worst-kept secret in rugby. And Ireland's fixtures for this year's WXV are revealed.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell has named his starting team to face South Africa in the second and final test of their series and Fiona Hayes gives her reaction.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Springboks team news ahead of Saturday's second test in Durban. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who claps back at Matt Williams' 6-2 criticism, plus Bongi Mbonambi hails the influence of Jerry Flannery. France's tour of South America has been mired in scandal, Richie has the latest on the pair arrested for alleged sexual assault. And we hear f...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names starting 15 for first South Africa Test, Rassie Erasmus looks speaks fondly of his time in Ireland and the U20s make it two from two with a late, late try.