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Mar 30, 2026 • 11min
RUGBY DAILY: Connacht upturn continues, Ireland target an Aussie front row to boost their options and TNT fallout
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from the world of rugby, including Ireland's attempt to prise a young front row from Down Under.Quinlan on Connacht upturn.Parling apology.South Africa nab another member of the England coaching staff.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mar 26, 2026 • 10min
Rugby Daily | Staff cuts at Munster, Nations Champ sponsorship deal under threat
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, possible redundancies and a major slump in form both hang over Munster midway through their stint in South Africa in the URC,The title sponsorship deal for the upcoming Nations Championship is now in serious jeopardy.And Tana Umaga reveals the crucial advice he received early in his coaching career.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting===Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

Mar 25, 2026 • 10min
Rugby Daily | Hansen hits out at media, has Ioane been a letdown at Leinster?
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Jack Carty reveals why he's decided to call time on his career at the end of the season,Mack Hansen hits out at the "explosion of negativity" towards Ireland during the Six Nations,Has Rieko Ioane failed to deliver since he arrived at Leinster?And the interesting idea being trialled this weekend in the English Prem...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting===Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

Mar 25, 2026 • 20min
The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster devoured by Sharks | Ep. 151
Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to dicssus Munster’s big defeat away to the Sharks. They discuss where the Reds go from here, look ahead to the clash with the Bulls, and pay tribute to Niall Scannell who will be retiring at the end of the season.

Mar 24, 2026 • 20min
BANK OF IRELAND SCHOOL'S CUP | Advice for young players | Cup memories | Off The Ball
Gary Ringrose, Jack Conan and Jack Boyle sit down and chat to Susanna Mollen and Dara Smith Naughton about the Bank of Ireland School's cup. The Leinster rugby stars reminisce on their days of school cup rugby and share advice to any aspiring young rugby players. Rugby on off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Mar 24, 2026 • 11min
Rugby Daily | Munster reeling from Durban demolition, doping scandal rocks Georgia
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, how Munster are regrouping following their Durban demolition,St Mary's claim their first Senior Cup since 2002,And a doping scandal that has dealt a "serious blow" to the reputation of Georgia Rugby.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingListen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

Mar 24, 2026 • 30min
Back Seat Pundits: Former Ireland and Lions legend David Wallace on Ireland's Six Nations Performance
In our latest instalment of Back Seat Pundits, Rachel Sheehan was joined by former Munster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions player, David Wallace, to discuss Ireland's performance in the 2026 Six Nations. Back Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault

Mar 23, 2026 • 11min
RUGBY DAILY: 'When times are tough, we stick together... ' | Sheehan on the 6N experience | Munster's abject South African display
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from Leinster, Munster and Scotland.Porter and Baird back in injury boost.Munster's awful showing against the Sharks.Dan Sheehan on bouncing back amidst outside noise.Ben Healy on the move.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mar 20, 2026 • 10min
RUGBY DAILY: Stockdale gets his go at 13, the return of a Leinster Lion, and Munster sign up a bright young star
On Friday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the URC, the international game and the women's game.Hugo Keenan returns for Leinster.Alex Usanov makes his first start.Connacht and Ulster set to clash in Belfast.Munster sign up an academy player.England name their W6Nations squad.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mar 19, 2026 • 33min
Word On The Street | Ep.44 | "I just love drop goals!" | Moments v Trophies | Irish winning mentality | OTB
Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.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!


