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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 tourn...

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...

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 al...

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...

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 | #Nev...

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 Th...

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. &...

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/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday morning...

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 r...

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 Galway Munster 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 | #NeverSt...

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 @off...

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...

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 podc...

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 Irel...

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 f...

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 | #NeverStopCompeting Become 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 McMill...