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Colm Boohig was joined by former Irish Rugby player Devin Toner as they travel to places with memories of his career in Irish rugby as they dissect Irelands loss to New Zealand and preview they're upcoming clash with Japan.    This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Andy Farrell names a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's clash with Eddie Jones' Japan. Has the increase in open-play kicking detracted from rugby as a spectacle? And the IRFU publishes its finding on whether the reduced legal tackle height has made the game safer. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCom...

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Tadhg Beirne is cleared to play for Ireland in this weekend's Autumn test with Japan. Brian O'Driscoll outlines the problems in the Irish attack, and where there might be opportunities in recent law changes, And James Tracy issues a "hold your horses" call on those with fears over the Irish lineout. Rugby on Off The Ball with B...

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the latest from the Ireland camp, with a nervy wait for Tadhg Beirne as he appeals his red card against the All Blacks. The thoughts of Andy Dunne and Gerry Thornley on the 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field, And the gloriously petty shadow-boxing between France and South Africa ahead of their clash at the Stade de Fra...

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up on a bumper pod, Beauden Barrett defends Tadhg Beirne. Joe Schmidt hits out at English conduct. And an Ulsterman signs for the Red Bulls. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Ger Gilroy is joined by Arthur O'Dea and Alan Quinlan to review the weekend and bring you the performance rankings from the world of sport following Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago, the League of Ireland Premier Division final day and Martin O'Neill's first final since 2010   Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off...

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Hush Farrelly & Sarah O’Donovan, reflecting on Ireland’s disappointing defeat to New Zealand in Chicago… You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up on a bumper pod, your big preview of Ireland's clash with the All Blacks tomorrow, There are changes a'coming in the Energia All-Ireland League next season, And all the team news you need to know from the big internationals this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland's massive clash with New Zealand at Soldier Field. All Blacks legends Conrad Smith and Ben Smith take us behind the curtain of the side that won back-to-back World Cups. And a huge injury blow for the Ireland women's team, with a key player out for the rest of the season. Rugby on Off The Ball with...

It's match-week for the Irish Rugby team in Chicago and Jack Crowley will start in that number 10 jersey, another twist in the rivalry between himself and Sam Prendergast... The WOTS team got busy chatting to the public about their favourite sporting rivalries, whether it's healthy competition, and where does the line lie? Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us...

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cathal Mullaney. Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks. Eddie Jones doubts Ireland's good days will continue. And Munster to go all out for the visit of Los Pumas. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton, alongside Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig, brings forward a special All Blacks edition of his Irish Rugby Green XV for episode 5, ahead of Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction  Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on th...

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' win over Connacht that saw them pick up their fifth straight URC win. We'll also look ahead to Munster's clash with the Argentina XV, and Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Soldier Field. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The...

Former Leinster Rugby Development Officer Kevin McCleery joins Will O’Callaghan to discuss his position in getting a Rugby 7s team together to play in Asian 7s Rugby during this time of conflict.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks, The team news from the Irish sides ahead of this weekend's URC action. And the Welsh regions get some clarity on their futures, but uncertainty remains over who might get the chop... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, Clayton McMillan on Munster's tough test against Connacht. Gerry Thornley on an Irish bolter. And another Springbok gets a ban, much to the chagrin of Rassie Erasmus. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Journalist Brendan Fanning chats to Eoin around the launch of his new book ‘Touching Distance’.  Rugby with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting 

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Anton Lienert-Brown on Clayton McMillan's early impact at Munster, Do some Leinster players feel more motivated about their Ireland duties than their provincial commitments, And Croke Park could host a massive international test next summer - which wouldn't involve Ireland. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopComp...

Eoin Sheahan checks in with injured Ireland star Erin King about her rehab and future plans after her horrific injury in April.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's superb showing in Croke Park as they defeat old rivals Leinster, and to preview Saturday's clash with Connacht at Thomond Park.  The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at of...

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland coach John Fogarty on why Leinster's 'kick up the arse' might be a good thing, Liam Toland and Fiona Hayes bask in the glory of Munster's win at Croke Park, And one England international calls time on her career, while another may be left out in the cold by men's head coach Steve Borthwick... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of...

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, Mack Hansen to miss out whilst doubts remain over Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw. Stuart Lancaster on the Munster game. And are England about to unveil a new generational talent? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry was joined by Declan Lynch of the Sunday Independent & Orla McElroy the Irish Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday! You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill, Coming up, all you need to know ahead of Leinster versus Munster at Croke Park tomorrow, Ulster name their team for the first game of their South African tour, And we'll take you through all the must-watch rugby action this coming weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today the teams are out for Leinster and Munster in this weekend's hugo interpro clash at Croke Park. Bordeaux's Joey Carbery opens up on his heartbreak at missing the Champions Cup final, And bad news for fans of the Rugby Championship... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting