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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the France camp ahead of their departure for Dublin. And there's an update on the fitness of Gregory Alldritt. We hear from Mack Hansen and John Fogarty on France's deployment of a 7-1 bench. Marcus Smith has been sensationally dropped by England for the visit of Italy to Twickenham. And Rassie Erasmus addresses chatter that F...

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . This morning, Gavin Cooney talked last night’s Champions League fixtures, including the Madrid derby and Arsenal’s emphatic win over PSV. Wexford hurling legend Matthew O’Hanlon joined to discuss his retirement from hurling and future plans. And OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton predicted...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview tonight's Champions League action and we hear from Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool's game away to Paris Saint-Germain. Alponso Davies addresses Joshua Kimmich's contract impasse as Bayern Munich prepare for another showdown with Bayer Leverkusen. Newcastle's left flank has been further decimated ahead of this month's Carabao Cup final. And the Wo...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's showdown with France. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty on Tadhg Furlong's battle to be fit, plus Mack Hansen on the desire to send Ireland's retiring trio out on a high. France have injury concerns over an experienced member of their scrum. Les Bleus have reopened old wounds ahead of the...

NFL All-Pro linebacker Quincy Williams and former FCS National Champion running back Isaiah Davis of the New York Jets joined Michael McCarthy and Cian Fahey in studio. On Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, the NFL franchise will arrive in Dublin, Ireland, for the launch of its brand-new NFL Girls Flag League, which aims to increase access to sport for young girls. Launching ahead of International Women’s...

The Lagan Dragons' captain Karen Dougan, who is currently going through her treatment for cancer, and Mabel Doherty join Eoin Sheahan in this week's episode of Settle In, to talk about the amazing work the paddling club does to support people with cancer. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you up to date with an eventful round of fixtures in the League of Ireland Premier Division. We hear from Cork City boss Tim Clancy who has some choice words for referee Damien McGraith. Alan Reynolds demands a response from his Bohemians players after they slump to back-to-back defeats. Stephen Bradley gives his view of Shamrock Rovers' winless start...

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Owen Heary & Barry Murphy reflect on an action-packed night of League of Ireland action. Former Ireland hooker James Tracy joins to preview the weekend's massive Six Nations clash between Ireland & France. Matthew Brennan provides insight into Westmeat...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two players moving to IRFU central contracts in the summer. There's an update on the health of the squad ahead of Saturday's crunch with France. The FFR have made contact with World Rugby over the discrepancies in the bans of Garry Ringrose and Romain Ntamack. And could Ronan O'Gara be given a new voice in the La Rochelle coaches room?

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of that trip to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Cork City in the summer. We hear from Damien Duff, Stephen Kenny, John Russell, Kevin Doherty and Tim Clancy ahead of a busy night in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Ruben Amorim's defended himself against Wayne Rooney's claims of naivety. And Eddie Howe discusses the red card that rules Anthony Gordon out...

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we looked ahead to tonight's full programme in the League of Ireland Premier Division with Keith Treacy. Tommy Rooney helped us round up all of the weekend's Allianz League action. After another bad weekend for Munster, we caught up with Alan Quinlan. And the sh...

John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Ann-Marie Donelan were on Sunday's Newsround talking through the biggest stories of the day.

John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from the three provinces in action in the URC tomorrow. It's a Soroka family affair for Leinster who welcome Cardiff to the Aviva, and we hear from Leo Cullen. Ulster centre James Hume outlines the extent of his injury lows as Ulster prepare to entertain the Scarlets. And Connacht's Paul Boyle provides insight into the challenge posed...

Johnny Ward and John Duggan are back for this week's Racing Pod, as they look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival next month, as excitement is starting to build! The Racing Pod w/ William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Scarlett Herron and UCD Rugby President John Hammond speak about UCD's annual Daffodil Day fundraiser, where they will be raffling off signed Six Nations jerseys and organising a tailgate. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyou Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get t...

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps set the table for tonight's Dublin derby at Tolka Park, which is live on Off The Ball. We hear from Shels defender Cameron Ledwidge and Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Gareth McGlynn hits out at Derry's recruitment ahead of their meeting with Waterford. The Government are. suddenly not so keen on delivering money for League of Ireland academies. Liverpoo...

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, we previewed the evening's League of Ireland action in the company of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy. The news of Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray's retirements was covered by the BBC's Chris Jones. We looked ahead to Limerick and Clare's meeting in the...

On a PACKED edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to the news that Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray are all retiring. We hear from Murray himself, who still has road to travel on the club front, as well as Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell. Alan Quinlan and Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis react to the appointment of Clayton McMillan as the next Munster head coach....

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a change in management at Liverpool. We get reaction to all of last night's Premier League action, with OTB's Nathan Murphy catching up with both Jake O'Brien and Nathan Collins. Ruben Amorim vows to speak to Alejandro Garnacho about his petulance. And a Bayern Munich star is set to leave the Bavarian giants on a free this summer.

Welcome to OTB Breakfast Bite - you FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, we got reaction to Munster's appointment of Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from Alan Quinlan. John Brewin reviewed last night's Premier League action, which included Liverpool extending their lead to 13-points. Cathal Ryan joined us on the show to talk about hi...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals. Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff. Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland WNT's disastrous Nations League outing in Slovenia. We hear from Sue Ronan, Méabh De Búrca and Gavin Cooney on how Carla Ward got it so wrong in Koper. Arne Slot has learned of his punishment arising from the fiery Merseyside derby at Goodison. Enzo Maresca defends his misfiring forward Cole Palmer. And...

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On a packed show this morning, former Ireland defender Méabh de Búrca reviewed a disastrous evening for the WNT in Slovenia. GAA referee David Coldrick discusses the new rules in Gaelic football. Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins to talk Six Nations and more. And we were joine...