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In this special episode of Inner Drive, Off The Ball give the floor to five of Ireland's best athletes (fresh from Paris 2024) in Philip Doyle, Orla Comerford, Thomas Barr, Colin Judge and Stacey Flood. No interviewer, no restrictions, just athletes talking to each other about experiences only they can truly understand.  Inner Drive, with Allianz, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland and Tea...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's test with Fiji - the debutants, the recalls, the first home starts, and the surfeit of tightheads. Andy Farrell gives his expectations of Sam Prendergast and Ciaran Frawley this week. Jamie Osborne discusses switching between centre and full-back. Jordie Barrett looks set to miss his start date at Leinster,...

Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan from the Red 78 sit down with former Ireland and Munster star Eimear Considine to talk about her recent retirement announcement, her beginnings in the sport, and the highs and lows of her rugby career. 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 offtheball.c...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Leinster, where Leo Cullen has - as expected - signed a new two-year deal with the province. Richie speaks to Leinster CEO Shane Nolan, who also provides an update on the redevelopment status of the RDS. It's been a big day of contract news at Ulster. Warren Gatland addresses his future as Wales boss ahead of their test with t...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's test with Fiji. Scrum coach John Fogarty addresses Ireland's discipline, the threat posed by Fiji, and speaks in glowing terms about history-maker Cian Healy. Jean Kleyn's been handed a start for the Springboks against Wales, as Rassie Erasmus goes with the brothers Hendrikse. Steve Borthwick...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Warren Gatland's future as head coach, which hangs in the balance following their defeat to the Wallabies. Leicester have joined the list of clubs hunting Leinster out-half Ross Byrne. Jack Crowley has been accused of cheating against Argentina by a former All Black. Ulster tie a versatile back down with a new two-year deal. And Ir...

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show... Brian Barry Murphy reflects on the Republic of Ireland's second half horror show at Wembley. We look at Katie Taylor's huge win over Amanda Serrano in Texas with Kevin Byrne, with an eye on what's next for the Bray fighter. Alan Quinlan on another edgy Ireland performance i...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack takes you inside the Ireland camp as they prepare for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. James Ryan marks Ireland's November so far, and Paul O'Connell discusses the influence of Joe Schmidt on his own coaching methods. The appointment of a new head coach at Munster now appears to be imminent, with one contender definitively out of the running. Plus, Ulster swoop t...

On a special edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the reaction to Ireland's three-point win over Argentina at the Aviva. We hear from Andy Farrell on Ireland's ill-discipline, and debutant Sam Prendergast. Felipe Contepomi reacts to what so nearly was a famous win for his Pumas side. On top of that, there's news of a surprising change for the Wallabies, two Scotland internationals a...

On a very special edition of You Had To Be There, Gladiator II star Paul Mescal sat down with Eoin Sheahan to discuss GAA losses more painful than any Hollywood audition, the heartbreak of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and so much more! You can become an Off The Ball member to hear this and lots more besides. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's Test with Argentina at the Aviva, and we hear from captain Caelan Doris. World Rugby has a new chair, and Rob Kearney's joined their Executive Board, plus a decision on the 20-minute red card has been deferred. Mathieu Jalibert has walked out of the French camp ahead of their test with the A...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news for Friday's clash of Ireland and the Pumas at the Aviva. We hear from head coach Andy Farrell as he explains his selection, and Cian Healy on equalling Brian O'Driscoll's caps record. Connacht man Santiago Cordero is missing from the Argentina panel for Friday's game. Warren Gatland's made changes to his Wales team as they look to bre...

Argentine rugby legend Gus Pichot joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on Off The Ball Breakfast today. In Dublin for a World Rugby Meeting of Council at which a new Chair will be elected, Pichot, who ran unsuccessfully for the position in 2020, explained to us where he believes the sport is failing in terms of reaching new markets and how these issues can be resolved. Principally, he believes that t...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from a wounded Ireland camp ahead of Friday's test with Argentina. We hear from winger Mack Hansen on where and how Ireland must improve, and we also check in with Pumas attack coach Kenny Lynn and their lock Juan Martin Gonzalez. Springboks scrum-half Cobus Reinach sings the praises of their attack coach Tony Brown, while Tommy Freeman lea...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury news stemming from Ireland's ten-point defeat to the All Blacks on Friday night, with one position in particular giving Andy Farrell concern. We hear with Ireland's new Head of Athletic Performance Aled Walters, and how he doesn't want to 'crash' the Irish car. Wales head coach Warren Gatland discusses his future as the principality c...

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster to this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show... The weekend's performance rankings. Eoin Doyle on Drogheda's FAI Cup final win and the weekend's Premier League Former All Blacks fly-half Colin Slade on their win over Ireland at the Aviva on Friday night. And today's Breakfast Bite also takes you back to Friday, with...

On a special edition of Rugby Daily from the Aviva Stadium, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction from Ireland's defeat to the All Blacks. We hear from Andy Farrell on where Ireland must improve, and Caelan Doris on the period of the game that cost Ireland. Scott Barrett on his flashpoint with Joe McCarthy, and Scott Robertson on the biggest win of his coaching career. Plus, news from the S...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow night's test with the All Blacks. We hear from captain Caelan Doris on whether revenge is a motivator for tomorrow's game, and how his psychology degree influences his brand of leadership. Andy Farrell defends the deployment of his old guard, and young gun Jack Crowley. Wallabies head coach Jo...

On this week's episode of the Red 78 with Alan Quinlan, Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan: (0.00) Intro and comments (4.00) Munster v All Blacks XV lookback (18.00) Head coach chat (27.20) Star of the week (29.00) Eimear Considine retires (31.40) Ireland v New Zealand preview Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episod...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets facetime with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, as he named his team for Friday's test with Ireland at the Aviva. We also hear from Andy Farrell, who is without Tadhg Furlong for Friday night, and perhaps longer. Steve Borthwick addresses the Danny Care/Eddie Jones controversy, and the criticism of his treatment of Marcus Smith. And a highly-r...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from both the Ireland and All Blacks camps ahead of Friday night's massive test at the Aviva. Joe McCarthy talks World Cup heartache, and a restructured New Zealand second row after some big name retirements. Jason Holland rules himself out of the running for the Munster job, and gives his insight to the threats posed by Ireland, and...

On Monday's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on Bundee Aki's future. We hear from new Ireland attack coach Andrew Goodman ahead of Friday's test with the All Blacks, and there's injury news from both camps. Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The current Wallabies camp has leapt to the defence of Eddie Jones, following his portrayal...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details on Jonathan Sexton's involvement with the Ireland squad ahead of next week's autumn opener with the All Blacks. Simon Easterby gives an insight into Sexton's impact on the current crop of no.10s, and on the Emerging Ireland cohort looking to win senior caps this month. Ronan O'Gara responds to stories linking him with the Munster vac...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster whose head of rugby operations Ian Costello provided the latest on their hunt for a Graham Rowntree replacement. Munster have also named their team to face that All Blacks XV at Thomond Park. We hear from Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby regarding their mini injury crisis at hooker, and how they've been inspired thi...

On this episode of the Red78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Graham Rowntree's departure as head coach, and to discuss who may take over. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 The first twenty minutes of this week's pod...