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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Tadhg Furlong cleared of foul play charges by URC disciplinary committee, The team news for the provinces, with a Connacht-Leinster showdown in Galway this evening, And we hear from James McNabney, as he eyes a first cap for Ireland this November. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Tadhg Furlong appears before a URC disciplinary committee today, Are Munster players not making Ireland squads because of Clayton McMillan's selection policy? And the potential snag for Irish sides hoping to join Premiership Women's Rugby... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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. Fiona Hayes and Brendan Fanning join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Wednesday Night Rugby as Tadhg Furlong faces an anxious wait after he was cited for his alleged below the belt contact with Gavin Coombes. Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the defeat to Leinster, Tadhg Furlong's citing, and the clash with the Sharks this weekend.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the Springboks are rocked by an injury crisis three weeks out from their clash with Ireland, Johnny Sexton gives Tadhg Furlong his backing ahead of a URC disciplinary hearing, And there's a shock call-up to the Wallabies squad for the Autumn tests. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, a big injury doubt for Ireland ahead of the Nations Championship, Tadhg Furlong cited for serious foul play in Leinster's URC win over Munster, And could Dan Sheehan be deployed in the backline? The Monday Night Rugby crew discuss. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland join Eoin Sheahan for Monday Night Rugby to dive into the Dan Sheehan experiment! Monday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan & captain Tadhg Beirne speak to media after their 24-18 loss to Leinster in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen & player Jamie Osborne speak to media after their 24-18 win over Munster in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

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. Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Irish Daily Mail rugby writer Hugh Farrelly and former Meath manager Colm O'Rourke to analyze the Sunday sports headlines. The panel breaks down Leinster's 24–18 URC victory over Munster, questions why Munster supplied only two players to Andy Farrell's 36-man Ireland squad, reflects on James McClean's autobiography comments alongside Mark Allen's emotional mental health interview, evaluates Michael Carrick's mounting pressure at Manchester United and looks at the Irish GAA player drain to AFL. The Sunday Paper Review on off the ball is brought to you by the Road Safety Authority to remind people this bank holiday weekend that the road is a shared space. When crossing the road, always check for oncoming vehicles.

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 with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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

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

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! Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 Leinster The 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 offtheball.com/join

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

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

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

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 | #NeverStopCompeting

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! If you don’t want to miss that, keep an eye on our social channels and our events page for more information: http://offtheball.com/events Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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, grew up with him at Shannon RFC, and called him a friend long after they both retired from playing. While this was our final Roadshow on the new season, we will be looking ahead to the Six Nations early next year! If you don’t want to miss that, keep an eye on our social channels and our events page for more information: http://offtheball.com/events Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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

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 | #neverstopcompeting

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

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 on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 players in England? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 | #NeverStopCompeting Get your tickets for our Roadshow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh here! ➡️ https://www.offtheball.com/events

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

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 Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across 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 | #NeverStopCompeting Get your tickets for our Roadshow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh here! ➡️ https://www.offtheball.com/events

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 | #NeverStopCompeting Get your tickets for our Roadshow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh here! ➡️ https://www.offtheball.com/events

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

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. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting Get your tickets for our Roadshow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh here! ➡️ https://www.offtheball.com/events

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 first Leinster start, Alex Usanov coming back into the front row, and why players like Casper Gabriel and Josh Ericson have earned their place in the matchday 23. Plus, the mindset shift now: back at home, and battling for every single point against Cardiff. Become a member and sign up at ⁠offtheball.com/join

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 first James 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 Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 moment in a hotel room at 3:22am that finally changed everything... Now 10 years clean, he explains how rugby people rallied around him, why shame keeps so many silent, and how he’s turned recovery into helping others across sport and beyond. If you were affected by any of the topics within this segment, you can contact the Samaritans at 116 123 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 Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

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 to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

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 right around the corner. Next week, we’ll be heading to Cork for our final Roadshow focusing on Munster, and there’s still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/events Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 our final Roadshow focusing on Munster, and there’s still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/events Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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

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 prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section

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

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 comeback from a lower limb vascular issue and his World Cup hopes for next year. Plus: Munster ring the changes for the Bulls, Connacht name Ciaran Frawley at 10 for Treviso, Leinster continue their South African tour, and Scott Bemand confirms Ireland’s team to face Japan in Cork. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join