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Tonight on the Alexandra Palace stage will see a Munster clash of Limerick's Willie O'Connor, and Borrisokane's Dylan Slevin. Before they locked horns at the oche, O'Connor and Slevin took time to speak to Eoin about their historic clash.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ulster's decision to tie down Zac Ward to a three-year contract. Ulster and Munster have named their teams for tomorrow night's URC interpro at Kingspan Stadium, and we hear from both camps. Plus, Chris Farrell will not appeal his sentence as part of the Grenoble rape trial.

The Irish MMA fighter Will Fleury re-joined Off The Ball Breakfast this morning ahead of his OKTAGON MMA title bout with Karlos Vemola later this month.    Now into his mid-30s, Fleury is viewing the fight in redemptive terms.    Last year, while fighting on a Professional Fighters League card, Fleury was one among seven different fighters found to have tested positive for a pr...

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your free sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, none other than former All Blacks captain Kieran Read joins us. We talk to MMA fighter Will Fleury regarding his positive drugs test earlier this year. And the Limerick v Kilkenny Celebrity Deathmatch... But this morning's Breakfast Bite sees our own Dara Smith-Naughto...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the news that Fulham are to test Brighton's resolve regarding Evan Ferguson. Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley addresses those links to Millwall. Arne Slot admits his Liverpool side were a tad fortunate to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals last night. And Mikel Arteta discusses Kieran Tierney as Celtic mull over a return to Parkhead f...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest line on Stuart Lancaster, who apparently "wants out" of his deal at Racing 92. Lancaster's had to put the foot down with two hookers taking their Christmas party too far. Jean Kleyn has gone under the knife. Ulster centre Ben Carson has signed a new long-term contract. And the UK government counts the cost of London Irish, Wasps an...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on those Stephen Bradley links to Millwall. We hear directly from Ruben Amorim on those Marcus Rashford comments regarding a potential departure. And Mykhailo Mudryk has enlisted the help of Paul Pogba's law firm in an effort to avoid a lengthy doping ban. All that, plus a familiar face returns to Drogheda, Cork City's captain unhappy...

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your free sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show, we talk inter-county retirement with now ex-Mayo goalkeeper Rob Hennelly. We catch up with boxer Emmet Brennan, and we talk to experienced football journalist Martin Lipton. Keith Treacy joined Adrian and Arthur on hosting duties this morning, and our Breakfast Bite sees...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the two latest central contracts to be extended, We hear from Munster skills and assistant attack coach Mossy Lawlor on the day he signed a new two-year deal with the province, plus the latest on their crippling injury list. Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber's revealed they were essentially running in-game trials of new lineout laws last...

Irish running legend Eamonn Coghlan joined Eoin Sheahan in studio as the GOAL Mile returns in the build up to Christmas, raising awareness for those less fortunate! He reflects on the year that was for Irish athletics, looking back on the heartbreak and success of Ireland's Olympians. He also reveals that Kaarlo Maaninka, the man who finished ahead of him in the 1980 Olympics to claim a medal and...

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your free taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Jonathan Wilson joins the lads to talk football. Former Mayo and Bohemians star Sarah Rowe dials in from Australia, where she's once again swapped the AFLW for the round ball. And James Tracy talks rugby. But this morning's Breakfast Bite takes us to the leaf through th...

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to last night's Premier League draw at the Vitality where neither manager emerged happy. Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk faces a lengthy ban after 'testing positive' for a banned substance. Manchester United are trying to get to the bottom of their team sheet leaks. Wales are given a nightmare draw for next summer's Women's European...

Aisling O'Reilly chats to professional Irish golfer, Leona Maguire, as she looks back at her 2024 career highs as well as frustrations!

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two Ireland props signing extensions to their central contracts. Former Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff reveals how close his neck injury brought him to death. Pete Wilkins reflects on Connacht's impressive Challenge Cup win away to Perpignan. The latest on Chris Farrell's future in French rugby. And another England international commits the...

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Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little taster for this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show Andy Mitten and Sam Lee look back on both sides of the Manchester derby, more of which in a moment. Pat McCarry reflects on a busy weekend for the provinces in Investec and Champions Cup action. And Aisling O'Reilly rounds up the club GAA action. This morning's Break...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of Russell Martin's sacking as Southampton manager. Ruben Amorim is vindicated in his dropping of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho for the Manchester derby. Enzo Maresca keeps insisting Chelsea aren't title contenders, despite cutting Liverpool's lead to 2-points. Brendan Rodgers says there's no talk of a treble yet at Celtic, after th...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of another busy weekend of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. We speak to Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as he hands a first start to Jordie Barrett for tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with Clermont at the Aviva. Rob Herring and Cormac Izuchukwu look ahead to Ulster's latest daunting task at home to Bord...

John Duggan and Thom Malone team up for this week's edition of The Racing Pod, as Thom brings you this weeks Charity Bet, as well as preview of this Sunday's racing at Navan. Alex Dunn from William Hill joins the lads to offer some of the best odds ahead of the weekend. Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offthebal...

Welcome to a Friday edition of Football Daily Extra, where Richie McCormack brings you news and reaction to the Republic of Ireland's draw in the World Cup qualifiers. Aisling O'Reilly speaks to Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson for his thoughts on the group. Pep Guardiola discusses using the January transfer window as a means of arresting Manchester City's slump. Ange Postecoglou has no regrets re...

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Shamrock Rovers' 3-0 win at home to Borac. We hear from Hoops boss Stephen Bradley on the future of on-loan striker Johnny Kenny, and he looks ahead to their "free hit" at Chelsea. Ange Postecoglou has strong words for Timo Werner following his lacklustre display at Ibrox. And Ruben Amorim revels in his Manchester United players' fightin...

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined us ahead of La Rochelle's Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bristol tomorrow. Daniel Harris reflects on Manchester United getting out of jail away to Plzen in the Europa League. And as Shamrock Rovers stretch their Conference League run into the...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Munster's Investec Champions Cup tie away to Castres. We hear from Mike Prendergast and Calvin Nash regarding tomorrow night's trip to France. Stade Francais' would-be pro wrestling prospects have gotten off lightly following their red cards at Thomond Park last week. French prosecutors have recommended lengthy prison sentenc...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan wraps up all of last night's Champions League action, which included a deepening of Manchester City's slump. We hear from Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta following contrasting nights for the Spanish duo. Stephen Bradley fires a warning to his Shamrock Rovers bosses as they stand on the brink of the Conference League knockout phase. Rocco Vata opens his accoun...

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we tackle Eileen Gleeson's sacking as Republic of Ireland WNT manager with Kathleen McNamee. The BBC's Chris Jones gives us a UK-centric preview of next year's Lions squad. Mayo legend David Brady joins us for a special 'You Had To Be There'. And Keith Treacy looks b...