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Welcome to Tuesday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Seamus Hickey joined us to look back on the Limerick captaincy of Declan Hannon. The BBC's Chris Jones assessed the English performances in the Investec Champions Cup, which included that Saracens defeat at Thomond Park. And to preview Liverpool's trip to Notti...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to yesterday's pulsating Investec Champions Cup clash of La Rochelle and Leinster. We hear from both head coaches - Leo Cullen and Ronan O'Gara. Richie has the latest on Peter O'Mahony's fitness ahead of Munster's trip to Franklin's Gardens, a game you can hear live and exclusive on Off The Ball. Wales coach Warren Gatland expla...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from yesterday's eventful FA Cup 3rd round tie at the Emirates. We hear from Mikel Arteta and Jonathan Wilson on Arsenal's lack of firepower. Phil has the latest on Marcus Rashford's potential move away from Manchester United. Pep Guardiola claims a lack of focus has cost Kyle Walker at Manchester City. And Galway United add some sou...

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Jonathan Wilson rounded up the weekend's FA Cup 3rd round action, including Manchester United's shootout victory away to Arsenal. Tommy Rooney reflected on a huge weekend of GAA Club Championship fixtures. And Alan Quinlan looked back on a largely positive weekend for the...

2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Mona McSharry, joins Kathleen McNamee to chat about her much-needed break from swimming, her new approach to training, and the unknown of a future after being a professional athlete!

European Champion, Amy Broadhurst is in studio with Kathleen McNamee to look ahead to what is looking to be a strong 2025 as she shifts all focus towards LA in 2028! SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Top female athletes, Meabh De Burca, Alison Miller, and Aisling Maher, join Off The Ball's, Kathleen McNamee, to look forward to all that Women's Football, Rugby, and GAA has to offer in 2025 as well as what more needs to be done to promote female sports even further.

Three-time Irish Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner joins Kathleen McNamee to reflect on her final Paralympic Games, 2024 as a whole - which saw her claim 4 medals at The European Championships - & what retirement at 22 years of age looks like for her!

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all of your team news for this weekend's Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, who can recall Tadhg Furlong for Sunday's trip to La Rochelle. Ronan O'Gara explains the gap between his instructions and La Rochelle's recent performances. Conor Murray and Iain Henderson both return to bolster the sel...

As horse racing returns this weekend, Johnny Ward and John Duggan look ahead to all the action across the weekend, as well as preview some of the horses to look out for at Cheltenham in March. The Racing Pod with William Hill.  18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of Jim Crawford's contract status with the FAI. We hear from Seamus Coleman after he stepped into a co-manager's job at short notice for Everton. Darren Ferguson explains his refusal to play his part in a Young family reunion. We speak to Niamh Fahey about her retirement from the Republic of Ireland squad. Sligo Rovers move quickly to replace Ed McGin...

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joined us ahead of Sunday's Investec Champions Cup tie with Leinster. Keith Treacy discussed the sacking of his former manager Sean Dyche at Everton. And Jenny Claffey joins us in studio with the Australian Open looming into view, and Novak...

Nathan Murphy sat down with Tham & Nhat Nguyen to talk about their incredible journey from Vietnam to Ireland to performing on the world's biggest stage. While they once thought they'd never see each other again, they're now supporting each other through this new stage of life. Settle In is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the details of Mack Hansen's suspension following his post-match outburst over the Christmas. Two more of his teammates have committed their next two years to Connacht. Oyonnax have sacked Chris Farrell following his conviction as part of the Grenoble rape trial. And La Rochelle will be without Tolu Latu for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the first words from Graham Potter as West Ham manager. The latest on Rodrigo Bentancur after his concerning exit from last night's Carabao Cup semi-final. Shamrock Rovers have swooped for a new goalkeeper. Manchester City could be about to drop €150m in the January sales. And Vitor Pereira makes his first signing as Wolves manager.

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Graham Hunter fills us in on the latest goings-on in Spanish football. The 42.ie's Gavin Cooney joins us to review last night's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg between Tottenham and Liverpool. And Charlie Morgan of The Telegraph helps set the table for this weekend's...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two more contract extensions at Connacht. We hear directly from the horse's mouth as Mike Prendergast provides an update on Munster's ten-week (and counting) hunt for a new head coach. La Rochelle could face Leinster without their first-choice hooker on Sunday. The club v country tussle that's delaying Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's potential...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest on the managerial situation at West Ham. Mikel Arteta partially blames the ball for Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Mason Melia looks set to stick with St. Pat's, for now. Drogheda United distance themselves from unnamed Irish sports star. Bray continue their recruitment drive. Didier Deschamps to call time on hi...

Welcome to Wednesday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Young Hurler of the Year - Adam Hogan - joins us to discuss the start of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup. Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan gives his assessment of the new rules being introduced to Gaelic football. And we also speak to one of the godfather's of the c...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on a busy day at Connacht where head coach Pete Wilkins addresses Mack Hansen's looming disciplinary hearing. One of Wilkins' backroom team is out the gap at the end of this season, but two of his players have committed their futures. A pair of Munster Academy products have also signed new deals, and we hear from one of them - Tom Ah...

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from Robbie Keane following his unveiling as Ferencvaros' new manager. Graham Potter is a man in demand, as Everton weigh up a move for an Aston Villa winger. Heung Min Son has extended his stay at Tottenham. One of the key men in Shelbourne's title winning season has made a permanent move to a League Two club.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were joined by Sligo football manager Tony McEntee to discuss the new rules in Gaelic football. Biarritz director of rugby James Coughlan also checks in. And we talk to The Independent's chief football writer Daniel Storey regarding the incredible form being shown by...

All-Ireland winner in both Gaelic football and basketball, Kieran Donaghy joined Nathan Murphy on the Monday Newsround to talk around just how devastating the collapse of the roof of the Tralee sports complex will be on the local community. Off The Ball Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #getbackinaction

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan brings you news of Tom O'Toole's suspension for his ugly clearout on Munster centre Alex Nankivell. Ronan O'Gara says La Rochelle's Invested Champions Cup date with Leinster will be a wake-up call for his players. Samoa's head coach has been forced to resign following sexual assault allegations involving members of his own family. And Camille Chat's Racing...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Robbie Keane's impending return to management, in yet another far-flung corner of Europe. We've reaction from Jonathan Wilson on yesterday's 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield. Donyell Malen has reportedly agreed personal terms with Aston Villa. Plus, Eddie Howe discusses Newcastle's transfer dealings with a goalkeep...