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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Antoine Frisch's status at Munster. Jamison Gibson-Park is set to become the tenth Leinster player on a central contract, and we'll hear from one of the provinces with just one of those - Ulster, and their winger Jacob Stockdale - on the thorny issue of financial parity for the provinces. Ulster have been linked with an All Blacks grea...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Jordie Barrett's impending move to Leinster. We hear from Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand ahead of their Six Nations game in front of 45,000+ at Twickenham. Bath confirm the arrival of a Leinster lock. Munster are poised to conduct another raid on Connacht, who could see Darragh Murray pick up a ban this week. The IRFU will...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Dan Sheehan's new contract. We hear from Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman on their need to continue momentum on their URC jaunt to South Africa. RG Snyman is heading home with Munster. Jake White snaps back at suggestions the Vodacom Bulls fielded a weakened XV against Northampton. And Scott Bemand on Ireland's task against Englan...

On Friday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final with La Rochelle, Cliodhna Moloney's much anticipated return for Ireland and Peter O'Mahony's signs a new contract.

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice and ex-Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett were on Off the Ball Breakfast to preview Ireland vs. Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off th...

Ireland rugby international Kathryn Dane sat down with Eoin Sheahan to discuss her PhD studies on the injury effects of tackling in rugby, recovering from a stroke at the age of just 26, and Ireland's current Six Nations campaign.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations encounter with Wales, as Cliodhna Moloney comes in from the cold. We hear from Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher. Leinster will be off to Croke Park next month IF they can beat La Rochelle. And Connacht tie down a pair of hot prospects.

Ireland 7s rugby star Jordan Conroy and his mother sit down with Nathan Murphy to discuss his upbringing and how his family home was impacted by his violent stepfather. Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz. Trigger Warning - Prolonged details and discussion of domestic violence.

Ireland number 8 Brittany Hogan sat down with Aisling O'Reilly as Ireland return from their fallow week to face Wales this weekend. Hogan has spoken previously about the sexual abuse she went through early in her life, and how sport has changed her life for the better. She elaborates on those experiences here. [Trigger warning: Sexual Abuse] Energia ambassador and Irish Rugby International, Britta...

Here's a chance to listen back to an edit of a subscriber only podcast! If you would like to have access to more content like this, Join The Obsession and head on over to offtheball.com/join . Luke Fitzgerald, Jackie Shiels and Brendan Fanning were with John Duggan, discussing the 2024 Six Nations, the Imbalance between the Irish Provinces, retirement from rugby & more. This Panel is with Dove...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury news from Ulster ahead of their Challenge Cup quarter-final with Clermont. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins before they head to Treviso for a (definitely don't call it a revenge) mission with Benetton. And Donnacha Ryan talks about harnessing Munster support for La Rochelle this weekend against Leinster.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the proposed Club Rugby World Cup. We hear from Scott Bemand and Edel McMahon on the overdue return to Ireland duty of Cliodhna Moloney. There's an O'Mahony leaving Munster today. And Ian Foster is a coach in demand.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Northampton in the Champions Cup, and to look ahead to their URC run in. (0.30) Intro and comments (12.22) Fiona and Quinny discuss Munster’s defeat to Northampton (37.28) Star of the week (26.25) URC Run in. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full p...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Leinster as they turn their attentions once more to La Rochelle. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Jacques Nienaber ahead of Saturday's game at the Aviva. The French clubs leading the race to sign Antoine Frisch from Munster are revealed. World Rugby hails the prosecution of an online troll for abusing a World Cup TMO. And Fren...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Cliodhna Moloney's surprise and overdue return to the Ireland women's squad. Munster fail in their attempts to clear John Ryan for their Investec Champions Cup trip to Northampton. And Bundee Aki is pipped to the title of Six Nations Player of the Tournament.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of a suspension for Munster's John Ryan. Fiona Hayes has her say on Leinster's bid to win this season's Investec Champions Cup. Antoine Frisch has been speaking about his desire to play for France. And the Ireland 7s squads have been named for this weekend's action in Hong Kong.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new contract for one Munster stalwart, as another waits for news. Munster could be headed back to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in May, but need a set of unlikely results to make it happen. DHL Stormers director of rugby John Dobson gives OTB an exclusive update on their pursuit of Steven Kitshoff. And La Rochelle have a front row concern ahead...

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Cardiff and to preview this weekend’s huge clash with Northampton. (0.30) Intro and comments (10.15) Fiona and Quinny look back at the win over Cardiff (25.00) Star of the week (26.25) Munster v Northampton Preview The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the f...

Ireland rugby star Deirbhile Nic A Bháird joined Off The Ball Breakfast to talk about becoming a 'Tackle Your Feelings' ambassador, her long recovery spell following an ACL injury, and the encouraging signs from the Women in Green despite back-to-back defeats in the Women's Six Nations. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Bre...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of a surprise end-of-season departure from Ulster. RG Snyman is a doubt for Munster's Investec Champions Cup trip to Northampton. Connacht's good news is plentiful ahead of their Challenge Cup date with Pau. And Sam Whitelock definitively ends suggestions he could come out of international retirement.

Former Ireland rugby international Jeannette Feighery previews the second round of 6 Nations fixtures as Ireland take on Italy in the RDS. Rugby on Off The Ball.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Good Friday's top of the table clash in the URC with Leinster up against the Bulls. Louis Rees-Zammit appears to be entering the NFL right at the top. And Danny Care has shunned the chance to join the Premiership exodus to France.

Former Ireland international and rugby Hall of Famer Alison Miller joined Off the Ball Breakfast to discuss Ireland's upcoming Six Nations game vs. Italy and what has changed for Ireland in this year's championship. Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you liste...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of an interim CEO appointment at Ulster Rugby. Joey Carbery explains his decision to move to France. Joe Marler has his say on the TMO controversy arising from last weekend's Premiership outing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. And England to be without a key player for their next three Women's Six Nations fixtures.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another test match referee deciding to retire. We hear from Bulls director of rugby Jake White ahead of their top of the table URC clash with Leinster. Could Danny Care be joining the England exodus to France? And Louis Rees-Zammit edges closer to securing an NFL contract.