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John Duggan is joined in studio by former Ireland Internationals Kevin McLaughlin and Alison Miller as well as Former Ireland International Mike Sherry on the line from the Aviva Stadium to react to Ireland vs Scotland in the Aviva Stadium in the Triple Crown decider. This weeks Saturday Panel is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's nu...

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. It's a bumper preview for the final round of the Six Nations tomorrow. We'll hear from the Ireland camp, as well as a number of OTB regulars, as Andy Farrell's side can snatch the title from the jaws of... well, not winning the title. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland set to bring back the big guns for the Six Nations showdown with Scotland, Why Brian O'Driscoll feels the Wales game was an opportunity missed for Jacob Stockdale, And why France-England may be tough on the eyes... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Darcy Graham's strong comments prompt the age-old question: are Scotland arrogant? Steve Borthwick's surprise England team for a massive game against France, And what has changed in Ireland's attacking approach this Championship? I smell a James Tracy tactics deep-dive. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetin...

This Tuesday, St. Marys will take on Blackrock in the Bank of Ireland Leinster Senior schools cup final and to preview this Dara was joined by former Munster and Leicester back and Newbridge coach, Johne Murphy as they look ahead to the final clash. Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank Of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, squad updates from the Ireland and Scotland camps ahead of their Triple Crown showdown in Dublin. The pressure mounts on England head coach Steve Borthwick, despite reassurances from the RFU around his future. And another Australian star defects to union, and it's not gone down at all well among the rugby league community. Rugby o...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news of Six Nations and the URC as a super Saturday awaits. Ireland ramp up preparations for a huge Six Nations clash with Scotland in Dublin, as the Championship and the Triple Crown are on the line. France's Oscar Jegou is cited for an alleged eye gouge. England to back Steve Borthwick. And Ulster tie up the future of a key player. Become a member...

Former Ireland internationals Denis Hickie and Alison Miller as well as the Irish Daily Mail’s Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, reflecting on last night's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, which saw the hosts victorious after a surviving a spirited Welsh performance. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with #OptimumNutrition #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby 

Welcome to Friday's Rugby, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, all you need to know ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tonight. Brian O'Driscoll presents: Ireland, or how I learned to stop worrying and love Transition. And a war of words between France and Scotland over the state of the Murrayfield changing room. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Ulster and Ireland rugby player Stephen Ferris joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled around Dublin to talk through the impact the Ulster players are having on the Irish squad this Six Nations, Stuart McCloskey’s shining run of form, and debate squad depth.   This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the Ireland team is named for tomorrow's game against Wales - and head coach Andy Farrell addresses rumours linking him to a role with Saracens. Gerry Thornley muses on the idea of Stuart McCloskey slotting into an Ireland back row, if required, And Mike Phillips reveals that he'd love to help Welsh rugby out of its current mess...

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the expected Ireland team to face Wales this Friday - yes, yes, you probably have the full team by the time you're listening to this. England head coach Steve Borthwick has indeed wielded the axe for his team to take on Italy. And White smoke at the All Blacks, with Dave Rennie confirmed as their new head coach. Rugby on...

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

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the word from Ireland camp ahead of their Six Nation clash with Wales this Friday, Mike Sherry and James Tracy on the questions over front row selection for this weekend's game. And Anthony Watson admits he gamed the H-I-A system - but what's the latest attempt by World Rugby to curb concussion rates in the sport? Rugby on Off The...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news of injuries in the Six Nations, damage to the trophy and how safe is the game? Ireland ramp up preparations for a huge Six Nations clash with Wales in Dublin, with Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw, and Jimmy O’Brien called into the squad while Harry Byrne misses out through concussion. Wales suffer further injury setbacks, with fly-half Sam Costelow...

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Saracens shut down reports that Andy Farrell is being lined up as their new director of rugby. The URC team news ahead of this weekend's action, And a huge reform coming to English club rugby from next season. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

The Irish U20 rugby squad were front and centre today as they trained with the senior side in front of 5000 fans at the Aviva Stadium today. OTB's Susanna Mollen caught up with U20 head coach, Andrew Browne, and captain, Sami Bishti, on superstars in the squad, the importance of the exposure, and learning from their elders! #Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, a major injury blow for Ireland ahead of the final two games of their Six Nations campaign. Could head coach Andy Farrell leave for Saracens after the 2027 Rugby World Cup? And the case for Irish players take short-term sabbaticals like their colleagues in the Southern Hemisphere. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #Nev...

Erin King, Ireland women’s rugby captain and Women in Sport Week ambassador, speaking to OTB at the launch of Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Week, which is taking place from March 2nd to March 8th. This week our live commentary game comes from Dalymount Park as Bohemians begin their last season in their home ground by taking on old rivals Shamrock Rovers. Kick off is at 8 o’clock on Friday and Jon...

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll on why Rob Baloucoune offers far more than pure pace to Ireland. Terenure have confirmed that Carlos Spencer is departing after just six months as their head coach, And an Ireland game in the upcoming Women's Six Nations is set to break the tournament's attendance record. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Irela...

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Irish provinces welcome back a number of players ahead of the return of the URC, in this: the Six Nations fallow week. The stats behind Jamison Gibson-Park's massive impact against England, And Eddie Jones claims Steve Borthwick's overconfidence is to blame for England's back-to-back defeats to Scotland and Ireland. Rugb...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson has brings you all the day's biggest rugby news. Ireland regroup in Dublin ahead of their Round 4 clash with Wales national rugby union team, as preparations ramp up for a Friday-night showdown at Aviva Stadium. Squad fitness update: James Lowe faces monitoring over a groin issue, while Jack Conan returns to training after illness ruled him out of the historic...

Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy, Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, and Brendan Hackett, sports psychologist and Head of Coach and Player Development with the GAA in this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get...

Welcome to Saturday's Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton, LIVE from London! In tonight's pod, all the Irish reaction from Twickenham. Andy Farrell & Caelan Doris sum up a historic day for Irish rugby in London. Match heroes Stuart McCloskey & Tommy O'Brien give their immediate post-match thoughts. And England head coach, Steve Borthwick, faces the heat post-match. Rugby on Off The Ball...

John Duggan is joined in studio by Will Connors and Brendan Fanning for this week's Saturday Panel, while Andy Dunne dials in from Twickenham, as Ireland's Six Nations clash with England draws to a close. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink awa...