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‘Rebuilding a Man’ is an autobiography by Fergus Farrell, who was left paralysed after a freak back injury. In this interview with Eoin he chats about his life and the battles on the road to recovery.  If you've been affected by anything in this interview, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or via email at jo@samaritans.org .  Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank of Ire...

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, no ripping up of the script from Andy Farrell as he reveals his Ireland squad for the November tests, A snippet from our Leinster-Munster preview with Michael Cheika and Alan Quinlan, And another rugby governing body issues a strong response to R360. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetin...

Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's third consecutive win as they do just enough to see off Edinburgh in Cork. And with a huge clash with Leinster looming in Croke Park on Saturday, we look ahead to what should be a cracking contest between the old rivals.  The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to list...

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll take a pause from the Leinster-Munster buildup to talk about Connacht and Ulster, Gerry Thornley's surprising shout for a replacement at full-back for Ireland, with Hugo Keenan unavailable, And some interesting selection calls by Australia in their squad for the November internationals. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland...

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Munster look to take on old rivals Leinster and not to get bogged down in the clash of the 10s. Leinster's Josh van der Flier thanks Johnny Sexton for some good advice. And can an Irish rugby league team get what they need regarding funding for the World Cup push? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster can go three wins from three in the URC tonight, Team news from the other Irish provinces ahead of this weekend's action, And what's this weekend's offering in terms of rugby fixtures, both at home and abroad. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Word On The Street is back in a 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 different format to normal! Ahead of Ireland's involvement in the Women's Rugby League World Cup qualifiers in Canada later this month, we take a look at the growth of the game in recent years and where players are coming from. Enjoy some snippets from interviews with head coach Matt Kennerson, captain Storm Cobain, and recent convert, the 2025 Leinster Wom...

Hello and happy Thursday! The Word On The Street crew have some bonus content for you today, with two interviews with some major figures in the Irish Rugby League scene. Matt Kennerson, head coach of the Irish women's team, and two of the players, Molly Boyne and Storm Cobain, join Susanna, Eve, and Rachel to talk through their upcoming World Cup qualifier as well as the growth of the game in Irel...

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster name their team for tomorrow's URC clash with Edinburgh. Gerry Thornley floats the idea of Joey Carbery returning to Irish rugby, And Samoa pull out of their November test with Italy, setting up a historic first for international rugby. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, praise for Jack Crowley as Munster gear up for a Cork clash with Edinburgh, James Lowe on Leinster's Lions coping with the post-Tour comedown, R360 and rugby's leading unions trade statements as the standoff between the two intensifies, And a former Wallaby turns hero at a Melbourne playground. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ire...

Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's win over Cardiff as the Reds pick up back to back URC wins to kick off their season. We'll name our star of the week and look ahead to Saturday's game in Cork against Edinburgh. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off Th...

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson. Coming up, Munster's Edwin Edogbo on the path back to the first team. Leinster's worries over getting their best players on the park. R360 hits a snag. And Scotland add to a new coach to their arsenal. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson. Coming up, Leinster face the music as the Lions are welcomed back. Connacht switch focus from the Scarlets to Cardiff. Munster CEO Ian Fitzgerald hits back at transfer dealings. And tributes paid to English World Cup winner Lewis Moody who has been diagnosed with MND. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Eoin Sheahan was joined by boxer Kenneth Egan, best known for winning a silver medal in the final of the 81 kg, Light-Heavyweight boxing final at the 2008 Olympics. They chat about Kenneth's 15th year of sobriety and how getting sober changed his life forever. This is all with thanks to Movember.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson. Coming up, Storm Amy causes an Ulster cancellation. Leinster and Connacht name their URC teams. Irish players get a warning regarding the rogue R360. And Joe Schmidt has his say on what the new face of rugby could look like. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Munster have suffered an injury blow ahead of their first home game of the season this weekend, Australia and New Zealand name their sides for a massive Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth, Antoine Dupont could be back with France in November, And Mike Tindall offers an update on the rogue R360. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #...

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another episode of Word On The Street, where this week we're looking at toxic fan culture in light of the chaotic scenes at the Ryder Cup this past weekend. What are the main causes, and how can we fix it? Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180! 

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, a shakeup in the coaching ticket at the Ireland under-20s, Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes on the players who need a big season for Munster this time around, The Wallabies have a massive - and I mean MASSIVE - player returning for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash. And World Rugby release new guidelines around player load, which one f...

A new season of The Red78 kicks off on Off The Ball! Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a winning start for the Reds, as Clayton McMillan's side see off the Scarlets in Wales. We'll name our Star of The Week, and look ahead to Saturday's clash with Cardiff Blues in Thomond Park.  The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but...

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster assess their squad ahead of the visit of Cardiff this weekend. Fiona Hayes on the start of the Lancaster era at Connacht, Nic White is coming back out of retirement for a second time, And players at a French club are threatening strike action over the suspension of one of their coaches. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of...

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, we will get the latest from both the Leinster and Connacht camps after contrasting starts to their United Rugby Championship campaigns. Leinster's Robin McBryde apologises for the poor showing. Stuart Lancaster says that there is good work done, but plenty more to do. Rassie Erasmus on a phenomenal performance from his out-halve. And w...

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, it's finally here - your final preview ahead of the new URC season kicking off. Anna Caplice gives her thoughts on the Women's Rugby World Cup final. She also offered some clarity on her difficult decision to retire from professional rugby this week. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Ireland star Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan from England to discuss the Women's Rugby World Cup Final between powerhouses Canada and the host nation England. With thanks to Bank of Ireland

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the team news from Leinster, Munster and Ulster - and Clayton McMillan on his vision for Munster ahead of his reign properly beginning this weekend, Joe Schmidt shows his hand for Australia's Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand at Eden Park, And Ben Young assesses the coaches he played under with England - not a glowing report for e...

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy as his side gear up for the new URC season. Stuart Lancaster on building on Connacht's potential in his first season in charge. And Matt Williams talks URC, while Rassie Erasmus talks Matt Williams. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting