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On Monday's Rugby Daily, John Duggan brings you news of Ronan Kelleher's fitness ahead of the World Cup.   We'll get the predictions of four former Irish internationals as to the chances of Andy Farrell's men winning the Webb Ellis Trophy.   And England's Owen Farrell has addressed his suspension for the opening two games of the tournament.

Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week! It's with thanks to L’Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an historic announcement from Ulster. The teams are in for the Women's Interprovincial final at Musgrave Park. Eddie Jones blames the RFU for the lack of England breakout stars. And there's more bad news on the injury front for France ahead of next week's big kick-off at the World Cup.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details of Scott Bemand's Ireland women's squad for the WXV tournament in Dubai. Dan Sheehan speaks of his relief at shaking off injury to travel to the World Cup. Joey Carbery says he'll be ready if he's called upon by Andy Farrell during the tournament. And Colin Slade has his say on Steve Hansen's decision to help out Australia in recen...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp. We hear from Andy Farrell and Jonathan Sexton as the final squad of 33 is revealed. We hear too from All Blacks head coach Ian Foster, who can count on Scott Barrett at the World Cup. Steve Borthwick tries to explain away England's shock defeat to Fiji, as they fall to a record low in the World Rugby rankings. P...

Head coach Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton answered questions, as Ireland named their squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup this afternoon... @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's final World Cup warm-up with Samoa in Bayonne. We hear from captain Iain Henderson and head coach Andy Farrell. There's cruel news for Connacht and their star summer signing Santiago Cordero. There's mixed news on the appeal front for two of Ireland's World Cup pool opponents. Plus we hear fro...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details behind Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola's suspensions. Rugby Australia is to follow the Irish centrality model to arrest a slide in the sport down under. We hear from Eddie Jones regarding Steve Hansen's Wallabies involvement, and Ben Healy gets another chance to impress for Scotland.

Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien was speaking to the media ahead of their game against Samoa at the weekend. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

After England's 29-10 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, OTB was able to get insights from Andy Farrell, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Courtney Lawes, James Ryan and Steve Borthwick. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's win over England at the Aviva. We hear from Keith Earls and Steve Borthwick. Wales and Tonga have named their World Cup squads, while the latter have included George Moala. The TMO Bunker is on its way to the World Cup. And there's a very very surprising presence in the Wallabies camp this week.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal where Roy Keane's been a visitor. Simon Easterby provides the latest update on Jack Conan's foot problem. We hear from Jacques Nienaber on how we may see Lukhanyo Am and Handre Pollard at the World Cup after all. It's all change for Wales ahead of their second date with England. And Zander goes to...

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Broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell chat to Irish rugby legend Alan Quinlan about Ireland’s recent match versus Italy in preparation for the World Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM i...

Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and James Downey join OTB's John Duggan to look back at Ireland's first warm up game ahead of the Rugby World Cup. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Andy Farrell, Andy Dunne & Iain Henderson share their thoughts after Ireland's 33-17 victory over Italy.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets you up to speed ahead of the weekend's World Cup warm-up fixtures. We hear from captain for the day Iain Henderson and head coach Andy Farrell on tomorrow's Italian examination, and Ireland's World Cup ambitions. Two former England underage players are in the Italy team that rocks up to the Aviva tomorrow. France hand out three new caps for their trip...

Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Adrian & Johnny on Friday's #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side get their final Rugby World Cup preparations with a warm-up game against Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE...

Andy Farrell speaks to the assembled media ahead of Ireland's first warmup game against Italy.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Cian Tracey to discuss the Ireland team named for this weekend's pre-World Cup clash with Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Thursday's Off The Ball. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

South African journalist Craig Ray joins Shane & Dan on #OTBAM this morning to give insight into how Ireland's Pool B rivals South Africa are shaping up ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM...

Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy ahead of Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up against Italy this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up with Italy. We hear from Paul O'Connell on how close Jean Kleyn was to sticking with Ireland, Jonathan Sexton, and the chance for players to impress. Kleyn is named in the Springboks XV this weekend, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber ahead of their trip to Buenos Aires. Be...

Irish legend Alan Quinlan relives the Battle of Bayonne in 2007 ahead of Ireland's RWC warmups with Italy & England. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.