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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster where centre Alex Nankivell is the latest to commit their next two years to the province. There's interest from France in not one, not two, but three Ireland internationals. We hear for the first time from new Leinster signing Jordie Barrett. Plus, a rape trial is underway in Bordeaux where ex-Ireland centre Chris Farrell...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan reveals the latest interested party in Liverpool's Mo Salah. We hear from Virgil van Dijk on Caoimhin Kelleher's latest clean sheet against Manchester City, and Pep Guardiola on the reasons for his six-digit salute at Anfield. Enzo Maresca rules Chelsea out of a title challenge. Ange Postecoglou doesn't have the violins out after Tottenham drop two more points...

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Manchester City academy coach Brian Barry-Murphy broke down City's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Alan Quinlan wrapped up Ireland's autumn. And Tommy Rooney on a busy weekend of club action. But this morning's Bite takes us back to Brian Barry-Murphy, discussing h...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's test with the Wallabies. Captain Caelan Doris pays tribute to record-breaking Cian Healy, and calls on the players to make for a smooth transition as Andy Farrell steps away from Ireland duty. There's a debut in the Munster front row for tomorrow's URC visit of the Emirates Lions to Thomond Park. And Connacht's inju...

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Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your bitesize version of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On the show this morning, Olympic rowing bronze medalist Daire Lynch joins Shane, Colm and Arthur in studio. We're also joined from Cardiff by Kathleen McNamee ahead of the Republic of Ireland WNT's first leg Euro playoff with Wales. And ahead of tomorrow's clash at the Aviva, we're joined by Ro...

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Shamrock Rovers' invaluable point in the Conference League, as we hear from Stephen Bradley. Ruben Amorim admits his Manchester United players are giving him anxiety. Eileen Gleeson and Denise O'Sullivan speak ahead of tonight's vital Euro playoff for Ireland's WNT in Cardiff. And we hear from new Coventry manager Frank Lampard.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news for Ireland's final test of the autumn with the Wallabies. We hear from head coach Andy Farrell on his reasons for selecting Sam Prendergast to start on Saturday, as well as his message to the young fly-half. There's details on the IRFU's significant financial loss in their latest accounts. Leinster are still able to recall a host of in...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds up all of the Champions League action with Liverpool putting Real Madrid to the sword at Anfield, and Unai Emery's discontent at Aston Villa being denied a famous win at home to Juventus. Stephen Bradley looks ahead to Shamrock Rovers' latest Conference League outing. Leicester bag Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. And a Drogheda stalwart bids...

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - a little taster of this morning's full three-course meal that was Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Wallabies back - and now lawyer - Pat McCabe looks ahead to Saturday's Test with Ireland. Former Ajax and Ipswich midfielder Martijn Reuser assesses Ruud van Nistelrooy's appointment as Leicester manager, and the job Arne Slot's current...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the retirement of Ireland Men's Sevens captain, Harry McNulty. We hear from James Ryan on the influence of Joe Schmidt on his career, and Irish rugby as a whole. Richie Murphy explains the signing of Juarno Augustus, and provides an update on Jacob Stockdale's hamstring injury. New Zealand let slip details of a Chicago rematch with Ir...

CEO of Women's Aid Sarah Benson joined Eoin Sheahan to reflect on the verdict in the civil case between Nikita Hand and Conor McGregor, in which a jury at the High Court found Mr McGregor assaulted Ms Hand in a hotel in Dublin in December 2018 and awarded her almost €250,000 in damages.   If you or anyone you know have been affected by the content of this discussion, you can contact @Womens_A...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds up the Champions League latest, and we hear from Pep Guardiola on Manchester City's collapse at home to Feyenoord. There's an explainer on how the Republic of Ireland are practically assured of a place at Euro 2028, and we speak to FAI CEO David Courell. Bohemians have added some title-winning experience to their squad. And a former Ireland striker i...

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - just a small taster of this morning's busy Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ger, Colm and Arthur were joined by legendary Wallabies scrum-half George Gregan to look ahead to Saturday's Test at the Aviva Stadium. Kildare midfielder Kevin Feely on the current glut of players stepping back from Gaelic football. Plus Stephen O'Meara on the pro...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack takes you inside the Ireland camp as they prepare for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. James Ryan marks Ireland's November so far, and Paul O'Connell discusses the influence of Joe Schmidt on his own coaching methods. The appointment of a new head coach at Munster now appears to be imminent, with one contender definitively out of the running. Plus, Ulster swoop t...

Katie Taylor's trainer Ross Enamait joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss what's next for the brilliant Bray boxer, THAT classic with Amanda Serrano and will there ever be a Croke Park fight night?

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan checks in with the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Euro playoff with Wales. Lily Agg discusses her protest letter to FIFA over Saudi sponsorship deals, and what the squad have learned from February's friendly defeat to Wales. Shelbourne have raided Dundalk for a highly-regarded winger, as a Pat's defender fends off interest from Bohemians to c...

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - just a wee taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy examines the emergence of Gus McCarthy. Spirit of Shankly & The Late Challenge's Gareth Roberts on Premier League fans coming together to combat rising ticket prices, and his view on the Mo Salah contract saga. Plus, Daily...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster as they raid the Ireland Women's staff to temporarily fill the vacancy of forwards coach. We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen ahead of their interpro with Ulster, and he provides an update on the fitness of the incoming Jordie Barrett. Will Connors on his rugby-related PHD. The career of former Ulster prop Steven...

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on Mo Salah's future at Liverpool. Arne Slot calls for cool heads as Liverpool move 8-points clear at the top of the Premier League. Ruben Amorim believes his Manchester United players are thinking too much. And the latest on the mess at Leicester, amid Steve Cooper's sacking, player arguments, and the contenders to fill the King Power th...

Welcome to OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Jonathan Wilson reflects on the dawn of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, and their draw at Ipswich. Plus, Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan talk rugby, as attention for Ireland turns to Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. This morning's Bite takes you to the Performance Rankings, and Sam Pren...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack helps set the table for the penultimate test of Ireland's autumn. We hear from captain Caelan Doris on the unexpected needle that Frank Lomani's comments have added to tomorrow's fixture with Fiji. Andy Farrell offers some clarity regarding Jonathan Sexton's role with the coaching staff, and whether he's a bad influence on their out-halves. Bundee Aki addr...

On a packed Football Daily Extra, Richie McCormack brings you reaction of Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after they were drawn to play Bulgaria in the Nations League playoffs. We hear from new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on how much time he'll need to turn things around at the club, and why his 3-4-3 system is the way to get there. Pep Guardiola once again vows to stay...

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