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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

‘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