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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

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster name a British and Irish Lion as their captain for the upcoming season. Scott Robertson on the "sting" of New Zealand's record-breaking defeat to South Africa, And outrage in France, after fans accuse Top 14 officials of a disregard for safety ahead of Toulon's game against La Rochelle. Rugby on Off The Ball with Ba...

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, we will look ahead to the Irish provinces in action this weekend for the opening of the United Rugby Championship. Leinster's Nienaber decides to stick around. Niall Scannell on a potential 200th appearance in the Munster red. Women's player of the year nominees announced. And Matt Sherratt joins the Welsh coaching staff. Rugby on Off...

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the semi-finals of the World Cup get underway tonight - France have been handed another huge blow ahead of their game tomorrow. Eddie Jones has urged fans to cool the jets amid growing criticism of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson, And Worcester are gearing up for a return to professional rugby - but a number of their former player...

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Sene Naoupu reflects on Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign, and what they'll learn from the tournament. England and France name their teams for this weekend's semi-final in Bristol, And Nic White has officially called time on his playing career - now, why does that ring a bell? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopC...

Former Ireland international centre Sene Naoupu joins Eoin Sheahan for Wednesday Night Rugby as the dust has settled on Ireland's quarter final exit at the Rugby World Cup. Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Stacey Flood opens up on Ireland's World Cup heartbreak, As Leinster confirm their captain for the season, a rival head coach suggests they may have lost their aura, And the All Blacks are still smarting from their record-breaking defeat to South Africa - Sonny Bill Williams outlines how they might utilise the hurt. Rugby on Of...