OTB Rugby
OTB Rugby is a comprehensive rugby podcast from Off The Ball and OTB Sport, featuring voices like Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, and Alan Quinlan. It offers interviews, analysis, depth charts, reviews, and weekly news. The podcast covers Monday Night Rugby, Wednesday Night Rugby, and rugby on Off The Ball Breakfast.
Episodes
Rugby Daily | Carbery's chance for Ireland call-up, Stormers slam 'Roche to Ireland' rumours
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the team news for the Irish provinces ahead of this weekend's URC action - yes, we will take about Dan Sheehan at 8.Ireland begin their first-ever tour of South Africa, as they continue their W-X-V campaign tomorrow,And the Stormers respond to rumours that their young centre is considering a switch to Ireland...Rugby on Off The Ball wit
BRIAN O’DRISCOLL: ‘There will be no concerns’ as Dan Sheehan starts at 8! | OTB RUGBY
This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Ireland and Leinster legend Brian O’Driscoll joins Eoin Sheahan in studio as Dan Sheehan starts for Leinster at 8 against Munster, while Joey Carbery’s second starting debut in Dublin could be an audition for an Ireland place in November.Rugby on Off T
LEO CULLEN | Dan Sheehan starts at 8 against Munster! | Joey Carbery’s first start
Off The Ball’s Dara Smith-Naughton sat down with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as they named their side to face Munster in the Aviva on Saturday. The biggest news there is seeing Dan Sheehan starting at 8!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Two uncapped in Ireland November squad, Ciarán Frawley "has got everything" as a 10
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,Coming up, the main storylines from the Ireland squad announcement ahead of their November tests in the Nations Championship,Gordon D'Arcy on the case for Ciaran Frawley as Ireland 10,And Maro Itoje has made a big call on his future...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | ‘A systemic approach has been Ireland’s friend…’ | November Internationals squad named | GORDON D’ARCY
This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Gordon D’Arcy joins Eoin Sheahan and Dara Smith-Naughton for Wednesday Night Rugby as Andy Farrell has named his squad for the November leg of the Nations Championship, with the conversation around the Irish number 10 still the biggest talking point!&n
The Red 78 | Leinster loom as Reds win in Cork | Ep.163
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the win over Racing at SuperValu Pairc ui Chaoimh, to talk about Axel Foley, and to look ahead to Saturday's huge derby clash with LeinsterThe first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheba
Rugby Daily | Back-row crisis, the race for 10: questions for Farrell in Ireland's November squad
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily,with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the questions for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of his squad announcement later,Alex Nankivell signs a new contract with Munster, And Wales follow the new trend in international rugby, in unveiling the latest addition to their coaching team...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Munster's Alex Nankivell, Jimmy Duffy and Fineen Wycherley preview this weekend's Leinster clash
OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton catches up with Munster's Fineen Wycherley, Alex Nankivell, and assistant coach Jimmy Duffy following their emotional European win over Racing 92 in Cork, reflecting on honoring Anthony Foley, Alex Nankivell's new contract extension, and looking ahead to a huge Interpro clash against Leinster.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Gibson-Park doubt for Munster clash, Spanish team in the URC?
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,Coming up, Leinster crush Clermont in their Champions Cup opener,Connacht come through the chaos to beat Saracens in Galway,It's Charlie O'Shea's world and we're all just living in it,And could we have a Spanish team in the URC in the near-future?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Let Charlie O'Shea be Charlie O'Shea! Munster show signs of life | Monday Night Rugby (Teaser)
This is just part of a much larger conversation that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland join Eoin Sheahan on Monday Night Rugby to analyze Munster's 33-25 Champions Cup win over Racing 92 and praising fearless young fly-half Charlie O'Shea.Monday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCo
JACK CROWLEY, EDWIN EDOGBO & CONOR RYAN | Champions Cup, Beyoncé’s Halo & Injury recovery | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES
In the fourth and final Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshow, Will O’Callahan was joined on stage at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork by Andy Dunne as well as three Cork natives in the Munster squad, all of which at different stages of returning from injury, Jack Crowley, Edwin Edogbo and Conor Ryan.While this was our final Roadshow on the new season, we will be looking ahead to the Six Nations early next year!
ALAN QUINLAN & ANDY DUNNE | A tribute to Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES
In the fourth and final Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshow, Will O’Callahan was joined on stage at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork by Andy Dunne, and Munster legend Alan Quinlan. This was a special show, as it marked exactly 10 years to the day that the heartbeat of Munster, Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley passed away. There was no one better to honour the occasion than Quinny, who spent years as Axel’s teammate,
Rugby Daily | Toland: "Leinster deserve more credit", LBB denied entry to UK!
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a Bordeaux star is being held at Bristol Airport ahead of their Champions Cup opener tonight.Leinster renew their rivalry with old foes Clermont tomorrow,And the rugby concussion lawsuit is set to go ahead, after an 11th-hour payment from their legal team.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Remembering Anthony Foley, Camp Nou to host the RWC Final?
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Munster prepare to commemorate Anthony Foley, on the 10th anniversary of his passing.Fiona Hayes with an outside shout to win the Investec Champions Cup,How much would you pay for a World Cup winners' medal?And Spain propose a potential world-record-breaking bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup.Rugby Daily with Bank of Ireland | #neverstop
The Red 78 | Ulster draw, Racing come to Cork, Axel remembered | Ep.162
The Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the Reds' draw away to Ulster, Racing 92 coming to SuperValu Páirc uí Chaoimh, and to remember the late, great Axel Foley on the 10th anniversary of his passing
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | ’It’s 10 years on… and they will still be playing for Anthony [Foley]’ | LIAM TOLAND & FIONA HAYES
This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Liam Toland and Fiona Hayes join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Wednesday Night Rugby, as we approach 10 years to the day since Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley passed away, as the very same fixture, Munster vs Racing, takes place this weekend. Wednesday Night
Rugby Daily | Munster prepare to commemorate Foley, LRZ calls for artificial pitch ban
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Denis Leamy on an emotionally charged opener for Munster in the Investec Champions Cup,Gerry Thornley blasts what organisers have done to Europe's top club competition,The details are out for the first-ever match for the British and Irish Lions women's side.And why are artificial pitches getting scorched (not literally) by rugby
Rugby Daily | Maul laws having *too much* impact? Lancaster on Champions Cup shrinking
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, are the new laws being implemented around maul defence having an outsized impact on the game?Stuart Lancaster on why reducing the number of teams in the Champions Cup would be disastrous for clubs,And Saracens sack the academy player involved in a nightclub brawl with two England cricketers over the summer.Rugby on Off The Ball with Ba
'It's not emotional': Jacques Nienaber on Leo's last season, Clermont & more | OFF THE BALL RUGBY
Leinster senior coach, Jacques Nienaber, speaks to OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup this weekend, as Leinster visit Clermont in the Stade Marcel-Michelin.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingGet your tickets for our Roadshow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh here! ➡️ https://www.offtheball.com/events
Rugby Daily | Munster's second-half slide, Prendergast honest on struggles
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the reaction from the URC, as Leinster get off the mark in the URC, and it's honours even between Ulster and Munster,While Stuart Lancaster reflects on another tough trip for Connacht to Glasgow...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
UNLOCKED: Will Addison on injuries, Joe Schmidt & 2019 World Cup | OTB Breakfast
Following a career in which he made just 44 appearances for Ulster over a 6-year stay, Will Addison speaks about his disappointment at not making the 2019 World Cup, Joe Schmidt & more.With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for
'Ulster till I die' | Ireland caps, Munster & Bilbao | NATHAN DOAK & NICK TIMONEY | OFF THE BALL
OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton catches up with Ulster & Ireland's Nick Timoney & Nathan Doak in the stands of the Affidea Stadium, ahead of a huge interpro clash with Munster this Saturday.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingGet your tickets for our Roadshow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh here! ➡️ https://www.offtheball.com/events
'People said I couldn't play rugby, I proved them wrong' | 'TRY!' the movie | Mixed Ability Rugby | OFF THE BALL RUGBY
Dara Smith-Naughton is joined in studio by 'TRY!' director Oisín Mistéil & leading character Richie Philpott.'TRY!' is a film which follows several Irish mixed ability rugby teams, striving to compete at the 2025 World Cup.In cinemas across Ireland now!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingGet your tickets for our Roadshow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh here! ➡️ https://www.offt
Rugby Daily | URC Round 3 team news: big guns back for first interpro derby
Welcome to Friday's Night Rugby, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, all the team news for the Irish sides ahead of this weekend's URC action, including the first interpro derby of the season,And a former Leinster centre reveals the crucial phone from Joe Schmidt that altered his career trajectory...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
BRIAN O’DRISCOLL | Munster’s new interim CEO | The off-field issues in the province | OFF THE BALL
This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Ireland and Leinster legend Brian O’Driscoll joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to discuss the lay of the land across the URC, with Munster taking on Ulster in Belfast in the first interpro of the season this Saturday, with a new interim CEO at the helm.Rugb
LEO CULLEN: Return to the Laya, South African lessons, and enjoying the last season
Leinster return home for the first competitive outing at the new Laya Arena, and the excitement is already building with the game close to sold out. After a tough but worthwhile tour to South Africa, there’s a focus on what the squad learned, and how valuable those minutes were for young lads and academy players.Leo Cullen speaks to our own Dara Smith Naughton and we hear about Oliver Coffey’s fir
Rugby Daily | The first BIG task for new Munster CEO, NZ and NRL in "Chiefs" feud
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear from the new Munster interim CEO, as a former player outlines the types of issues he'll have to get to grips with firstJames Tracy's surprise pick as a future Ireland captain,And with the Bledisloe Cup this week, there's a legal battle heating up between New Zealand and Australia...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ir
Rugby’s Kent Bray details his escape from a crippling cocaine addiction... | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton & Kathleen McNamee sit down with Kent Bray - former Australian out-half, Lions tourist opponent with NSW in 1989, and a Harlequins player and coach who also built a high-flying career in the city.Kent opens up on the double life he hid for years: a devastating cocaine addiction that escalated while he was a director at Citibank, and the terrifying rock-bottom m
The Red 78 | Charlie O'Shea shines against Bulls | Ep. 161
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about a remarkable performance from Charlie O'Shea as the Reds see off the Bulls. There's a preview of Saturday's clash with Ulster, and a discussion about Munster's new interim CEO, Avan Lee. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over
RICHIE MURPHY & STEPHEN FERRIS | What makes a coach stand out | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES
In the third of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast, joined by Ulster legend Stephen Ferris, and head coach Richie Murphy to look ahead to the remainder of the season, as well as reflect on their own intertwined careers.This was the third of our Rugby Roadshows, as the URC is well underway, and European rugby is righ
STUART McCLOSKEY, JAMES HUME & DAVE McCANN | The Glasgow draw | Munster up next | Ulster’s season goal | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES
In the third of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast, joined by current stars and future legends of Ulster rugby, Stuart McCloskey, James Hume and Dave McCann.This was the third of our Rugby Roadshows, as the URC is well underway, and European rugby is right around the corner. Next week, we’ll be heading to Cork for o
Rugby Daily | Who Munster need as next CEO, Leinster upbeat despite South Africa defeats
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Leinster count the positives despite back-to-back URC defeats in South Africa,Who is the right character to take on the Munster CEO role?And four countries unite for an historic bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Brian O'Driscoll - The Next Play: Shane Jennings on life after Leinster | Off The Ball
Welcome back to a brand new series on Off The Ball where Brian O'Driscoll sits down with legends of Irish sport who have retired their sporting career for something new. In this episode, Brian spoke to former professional rugby player Shane Jennings who played at openside flanker for both Leinster and Ireland. The Next Play on Off The Ball is brought to you by Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local pri
Rugby Daily | Leinster's double defeat in Durban, O'Shea shines for Munster
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the reaction from the URC, as Leinster suffer another defeat in South Africa, while Charlie O'Shea shines for Munster,And Saracens go out to clarify Brendan Venter's role, after bizarre media reports last week...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
RUGBY DAILY: Munster's Flanagan to step down | Crowley on the comeback | The Mack is BACK!
David Wilson is back with Thursday’s Rugby Daily, and there’s plenty on the agenda across the provinces and beyond.Munster CEO Ian Flanagan confirms he will step down at the end of the month, with the province still awaiting the findings of an independent governance review after a difficult spell on and off the pitch.Injury update and big-picture ambition too, as Jack Crowley discusses his comebac
The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster lose on opening day, Peter O'Mahony's comments | Ep.160
The Red 78 is BACK for a new season! Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the defeat to Glasgow Warriors, to look ahead to the season as a whole and to discuss Peter O'Mahony's comments on the club as a whole.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | ‘They’ve adapted poorly to the professional game!’ | Munster’s concerns | TOLAND & THORNLEY
This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Liam Toland and Gerry Thornley join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Wednesday Night Rugby, off the back of the opening weekend of the new URC season, with all four provinces off to a losing start for the first time since 2009! Wednesday Night Rugby o
JACK CROWLEY: ‘It is unknown, it is unique and obscure!’ | The long term injury | On track for New Year | OTB Rugby
Dara Smith-Naughton was at the launch of the Investec Champions Cup season, and he spoke with Munster’s Jack Crowley about his injury, the unknowns of his unique condition, and his goal to be bak in the New Year, fit and ready for the World Cup! Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
RUGBY DAILY: Peter O'Mahony on 'always being the biggest Munster fan' | Willis for... Ireland?
David Wilson is back with Tuesday’s Rugby Daily, with Peter O’Mahony reflecting on a “bizarre” end-of-season situation at Munster after the 2023 World Cup — and why, despite the business side of rugby, the province will always be “home”.There’s also Munster team news ahead of the URC weekend, with Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman returning, while injuries bite elsewhere. Alan Quinlan weighs in on r
PETER O’MAHONY (UNLOCKED): ‘I never took being picked for Munster or Ireland for granted!’ | All In! | OTB RUGBY
Munster and Ireland legend Peter O’Mahony joins Eoin Sheahan live in studio to discuss his new book, ‘All In’, detailing his life in rugby, as well as how he has handled retirement. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Parsons breaks record in Galway | Reaction from Dexcom Stadium: Ireland 31-24 Japan | OTB
Dara Smith-Naughton was on hand as Ireland bounced back from last week's disappointing defeat in Tallaght Stadium against the USA with a comfortable win over Japan in the Dexcom Stadium in their second WXV match.Firstly, hear from Dara as he gives his FT report, then hear from Head Coach Scott Bemand and Erin King, debutant Beth Buttimer and finally, Ireland's record try-scorer; Beibhinn Parsons.R
Rugby Daily | URC team news: Mack back for Stormers, Quinny on Munster's bare minimum
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, all the team news ahead of the URC finally kicking off this weekend,and Ireland target a big response against Japan, as the WXV Global Series heads to Galway.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | NZ to scrap Super Rugby teams? James Tracy's *dream* Leinster head coach
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Gerry Thornley is not happy that the domestic season is only kicking off this weekend.James Tracy's dream pick for the next Leinster head coach,And could New Zealand Rugby scrap their Super Rugby sides to secure their financial future?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | BOD on Ireland's glaring issue, the danger for Carbery at Leinster
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the extent of Munster's injury crisis at out-half becomes clearer - and more concerning...Brian O'Driscoll on what he feels Ireland lacks at the minute,And James Tracy's big question as Joey Carbery returns to Leinster action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Brian O'Driscoll - The Next Play: Niall Quinn on life after football | Off The Ball
Welcome to a brand new series on Off The Ball where Brian O'Driscoll sits down with legends of Irish sport who have retired their sporting career for something new. In episode one, Brian spoke to former professional footballer for Ireland, Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland, Niall Quinn about the transition from athlete to running a business.The Next Play on Off The Ball is brought to you by
Rugby Daily | Lancaster shuts down Leinster links, Porter moving back to tighthead?
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Stuart Lancaster sheds some light whether he'll stay at Connacht, or go for the head coach role at Leinster.Could Andrew Porter make a switch to tighthead this season?And Henry Pollock has signed a new deal at Northampton, but for far less than his agent Eddie Hearn would like...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCo
Rugby Daily | Ireland's "first blip" under Bemand, Quinny on "tough" Munster u-turn for Butler
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the fallout from Ireland's shock defeat to the USA in Tallaght yesterday.A mad weekend in the WXV, as France are shown five cards, but held on to beat Australia.And Munster head into a new URC campaign with a spurned out-half among their two choices for the 10 jersey this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCom
REACTION FROM TALLAGHT: Ireland blow huge lead in defeat to the USA | Ireland 36-40 USA
Cameron Hill was on hand in Tallaght Stadium to get immediate reaction as Ireland blew a 19-point lead in the second half to hand the victory to the United States in the first WXV match of the year.Firstly hear from Cameron as he gives his report of the events that unfolded in South DublinThen, hear from Scott Bemand and Erin King in their post-match press conferenceFinally, hear from US Head Coac
Rugby Daily | John Muldoon: "never threw myself into Ireland chances", Ireland WXV team news
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Ireland team news ahead of Sunday's W-X-V opener against the United States.John Muldoon opens up on the regrets he still holds about his playing career,And could New Zealand Rugby face a Welsh-style overhaul of their professional game?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
FINLAY BEALHAM, PAUL BOYLE & BILLY BOHAN: ‘Feels like history repeating itself!’ | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES
In the second of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Dexcom Stadium, speaking to some of the stars of the current Connacht and Ireland setups!They were joined by props Finlay Bealham and Billy Bohan, as well as loose forward Paul Boyle, looking ahead to the new season, with the prospect of the World Cup at the end of it as well!This was the se
JOHN MULDOON: ’Stusdays are real!’ | Connacht vs the Springboks in 2007 | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES
In the second of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan, Brian O’Driscoll and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Dexcom Stadium, speaking to ‘Mr Connacht’ himself, John Muldoon, the assistant coach to Stuart Lancaster and former teammate of both Brian and Andy.This was the second of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a just over a week. We will also be going to
Finn Russell: From Stonemasonry to Lions Player Of The Series - How he became a legend of Scottish Rugby | Inner Drive
Finn Russell joins Eoin Sheahan for our latest episode of Inner Drive, for a wide-ranging chat on the journey from Bridge of Allan to the very top of world rugby. Finn reflects on growing up playing every sport going, breaking through as a “late developer”, and balancing rugby with a stonemasonry apprenticeship before the pro dream properly took off. He opens up on New Zealand’s influenc
Rugby Daily | Munster's already in injury crisis, Nienaber: club rugby 2-3 years ahead of int'l game
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ronan O'Gara won't be the next head coach of Leinster,The injury crisis that's ravaged Munster - BEFORE the new URC season.And the IRFU hit Leinster coach Seán O'Brien with a 10-match touchline ban...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Ireland WXV special: Erin King, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann, Robyn O'Connor & Beth Buttimer!
Ireland get a busy WXV Global Series campaign underway this weekend, with the USA coming to Tallaght Stadium on Sunday.Our own Cameron Hill caught up with a number of Ireland stars ahead of another massive season, with both England and France coming to town for the 2027 Women's Six Nations.Enjoy our chats with captain Erin King, stalwarts Eve Higgins and Anna McGann, Robyn O'Connor - the breakthro
LEO CULLEN & JACQUES NIENABER: ‘He is the Sir Alex Ferguson of rugby!’ | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES
In the first of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the new LAYA Arena, speaking to some Leinster legends and current stars!For the second part of the Leinster edition of the Roadshow, Eoin and Andy were joined by head coach entering his final year Leo Cullen, as well as two-time World Cup winning coach and Leinster assistant coach Jacques Nienabe
JOSH VAN DER FLIER & JOE McCARTHY: ‘Leo Cullen is Mr Leinster!’ | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES
In the first of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the new LAYA Arena, speaking to some Leinster legends and current stars!They were first joined by current Leinster and Ireland stars Josh van der Flier and Joe McCarthy, before Leinster legend Malcolm O’Kelly jumped on stage.This was just the first of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic seas
Rugby Daily | Ireland 6N game in the US? Erin King hoping for W6N Aviva return
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, could the Ireland men's team move a Six Nations game out of the Aviva to the US?Will the Ireland women's team be back at the Aviva against England or France in next year's Six Nations?And England head coach Steve Borthwick is set for a contract extension...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Why ROG is wrong fit for Leinster, Boks seek consistency in Baltimore
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Rassie gets out early once again with his team to face the All Blacks,Alan Quinlan on why ROG would be the wrong choice as the new Leinster coach,And how Leinster prop ALex Usanov could've gone down an entirely different sporting path.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Contepomi for Leinster hotseat? Rennie on "war of words" with Rassie
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a new lead candidate has emerged in the hunt for Leo Cullen's successor at Leinster,Another big injury blow for Leinster and Ireland ahead of the new season,And New Zealand name their team to face South Africa in the third test of their Greatest Rivalry series.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Rassie: "We're not f**king walking around!", Mack back as province begin pre-season
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, South Africa supposedly name their team for their third test against the All Blacks,Why the refereeing of the scrum is becoming the Culture War at the heart of the Greatest Rivalry Tour...And how the Irish provinces fared in their pre-season games, and the women's interpro series at the weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of I
Rugby Daily | Crowley out until New Year, ABs and Boks name teams, Women's interpro finale
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, huge blow for Munster and Ireland, as Jack Crowley is ruled out for the rest of the year,The teams are named for the second test between New Zealand and South Africa in the Greatest Rivalry tour,And all eyes on Galway tomorrow for the exciting finale to the Women's Interpro Series.R
Rugby Daily | Erasmus on "catastrophic" first-test defeat to NZ, brain injury lawsuit saved from collapse
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus on the catastrophe of their opening-test defeat to New Zealand,How the referee has once again become the point of discussion from the Springboks and All Blacks camps,And the brain injury lawsuit being brought against rugby's governing bodies has been saved from the brink of collapse...Rugby o
Rugby Daily | All Blacks & Springboks lock horns, the tour that nearly caused "civil war"
Welcome to Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,Coming up, South Africa and New Zealand show their hands for the First Test of the Greatest Rivalry Tour,How New Zealand came to the brink of civil war over a visit by the Springboks in 1981,And we hear from the provinces ahead of a pivotal weekend in the women's interpro series.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Unlocked:FITZY IN THE OTB VILLA: "There's more to life than football" | Word On The Street
Love Island's, Seán 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald, is BACK from the Love Island villa and he is ready to spill all!He chats to the WOTS team about 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 conversation with Pádraic Joyce, stepping away from Championship with Galway, and the reaction in the GAA world since his return.He also opens up about what actually went down with Julia and Lorenzo, the behind-the-scenes gossip, and the online abuse now comp
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY: ‘We’ve come so far!’ | Women’s Interpro Special | SUSANNA MOLLEN
Susanna Mollen joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to discuss the women’s interpros, after she spoke with members of each province ahead of the global WXV season.The full interviews with Erin King, Sadhbh McGrath, Fiona Hayes and Anna McGann will be available throughout the week! Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Lancaster: "Mack's back"; Kolisi injury worries, Brian Smith RIP
Welcome to Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a welcome injury boost for Connacht and Ireland ahead of the new season,An unwelcome injury blow for South Africa ahead of facing the All Blacks,And former Ireland out-half Brian Smith has died at the age of 59.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Ioane back in NZ fold, why Scarlets-Ospreys merger won't happen
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, we'll look ahead to a busy weekend of test-match action in the Southern Hemisphere.And a little later in the pod, we'll hear from the Irish provinces, as the women's interpro get up and running on Saturday.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Ulster says Joe, Samoa facing four-year ban, Wafer named captain
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Joe Schmidt returns to Irish rugby with a new role at Ulster,Aoife Wafer gets the captaincy at Harlequins for next season,And why is Samoa facing a four year ban from international rugby?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Brain injury legal case on brink of collapse, can Ireland find their passing game again?
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, can Ireland regain their status as a master of the basics? Brian O'Driscoll outlines how.The landmark case being brought by former players against rugby's governing bodies is on the brink of collapse,And an Italy player is handed a two-match ban for a red card - picked up in a game he wasn't even playing in!Rugby on Off The Ball wi
Rugby Daily | Gap grows between Ireland and Top 3, could Club World Cup derail 2029 Lions Tour?
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, reflections from Ireland's summer tests, after a comprehensive defeat against New Zealand on Saturday.A roundup of the other Nations Championship results, including a historic day for Australia, and controversy and drama in Argentina.And what is the Rugby Club World Cup, due to start just weeks out from the Lions tour of New Zealand?Rug
Rugby Daily | Ireland-NZ final preview! Can Farrell end staggering Eden Park record?
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill,Coming up, it's your final preview of Ireland against New Zealand in the Nations Championship this weekend!We'll have the team news, we'll hear from both camps,And our OTB regulars will look ahead to the action, as Ireland bid to end the 52-game unbeaten run for the All Blacks at the Auckland venue.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #Ne
WOTS: Is There Such Thing As Too Much Rugby? | Fan fatigue vs player fatigue | Episode 58
For those of you who don't know, The Nations Champi0onship tournament debuted two weeks ago and this week on Word On The Street, we delved into it's format, it's merits and whether fans and players are simply fatigued by 'too much rugby'. We'll here from rugby fans and pundits about the schedule overload and how it competes against a summer jam-packed with sport6. Word on the street on Off The Bal
Rugby Daily | Big injury boost for Ireland ahead of AB test in Eden Park, Seán Jansen's personal growth
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the first soundings from both the Ireland and New Zealand camps ahead of an Eden Park showdown this weekend,Ireland under-20s survive a chaotic clash with Fiji at the Junior World Championships,And more unity but still plenty of uncertainty on the future of Welsh Rugby...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Nations Championship Wk 2 preview, Scotland's looooong wait for SA win
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, well it's a final preview of the Nations Championship action this weekend,We'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of the Japan game, our OTB regulars will weigh in with their thoughts,And we'll go around the houses of the other games tomorrow.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
LOVE ISLAND meets rugby: Connor Phillips’ on Munster, 7s, and life inside the villa | WOTS
Susanna, Eve and Rachel are back in studio for Word On The Street’s first sponsored episode with Braeburn Coffee – and it’s a proper summer one: Love Island chat, but with a rugby twist.They’re joined by Connor Phillips (Munster Academy, Ireland Sevens, and 2025 Love Island contestant) to break down what the villa is really like, why it isn’t as “fake” as people think, and how life changes when yo
Rugby Daily | ROG confirmed as Leinster candidate, debut for Jansen & Beirne captain vs Japan
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a much-changed Ireland team for their Nations Championship clash with Eddie Jones' Japan,David Humphreys reveals that Ronan O'Gara is a candidate for Leinster's head coach search,And how has Leinster's partnership with a Rugby League side benefitted their Academy players.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopComp
Rugby Daily | Ireland let off the hook by Wallabies, South Africa POTM blunder!
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ireland survive a scare as the Wallabies snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in Sydney.Why Jamie Osborne at left wing didn't quite work out,And how Damian Willemse put in a player-of-the-match performance against England - but didn't get the award!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | IRE-AUS Final Preview, no Beauden Barrett for NZ-France?
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, your final preview for Ireland's Nations Championship test against Australia,Why last year's Lions tour has Australian rugby in rude financial health,And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of summer internationals.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Rugby Daily | Prendergasts, Keenan back for IRL-AUS, Trimble: "Ulster badly hurting from Bilbao."
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Ireland team is named for their Nations Championship clash with the Wallabies,Munster and Connacht are handed tricky pools for next season's Investec Champions Cup,And Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller pay tribute to the late great Philip Doyle.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
'He has been written in the history books of women's rugby!' : Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller pay tribute to Philip Doyle
Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller join Eoin Sheahan to pay tribute to their former Ireland rugby coach Phillip Doyle who passed away recently. Rugby on off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
