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Jan 23, 2026 • 13min
Rugby Daily | Connacht & Leinster go strong for historic Galway clash, big names left out of England 6N squad
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the teams are named for tomorrow's historic interpro between Connacht and Leinster in GalwayMunster are in action tonight in the URC, hoping to bounce back from Champions Cup disappointment.England name their squad for the Six Nations,And a Wales legend hangs up his boots...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Jan 22, 2026 • 36min
WOTS | Ep.35 'Sacked in the morning?" | "In rugby they use the term 'let go'" | More patience? | Word On The Street
Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. In a wake of a wave of 'sackings' in the football and, unusually, the rugby world, we're looking at whether the Irish public think managers deserve more patience. Is rugby becoming too much like the Premier League..? Or maybe we should just all "follow the GAA!"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!

Jan 21, 2026 • 12min
Rugby Daily | Hansen, Porter and McCarthy miss Ireland squad, Penaud axed for France
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the Six Nations Championship amid an injury crisis at front-row. The excitement builds around Connacht ahead of the opening of the new Clan Stand this Saturday. And the venues are confirmed for the three test in the first British and Irish Lions women's tour of New Zealand - one iconic stadium has missed out. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Jan 21, 2026 • 21min
The Red78 Unlocked | Munster crash out of the Champions Cup | Ep. 147
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the bitterly disappointing defeat to Castres in the Champions Cup, analysing what went wrong and what needs to improve. There's a preview of the clash with the Dragons in Cork, and a discussion on Clayton McMillan being linked with the All Blacks job.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

Jan 20, 2026 • 17min
RUGBY DAILY: 'There is a lack of quality coming through the system...' Munster's dog days, France Six Nations doubts, and Scotland and Wales name their squads
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, Munster's supply line is questioned.Will Ulster have more representation in tomorrow's Ireland squad?France have some major doubts over some huge stars ahead of naming their Six Nations squad tomorrow.Wales suffer more uncertainty but name their squad for the upcoming tournament.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Jan 20, 2026 • 34min
GARY KEEGAN: Inside the Irish rugby team dressing room… | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
High performance coach Gary Keegan has worked with the Irish rugby team, the Lions, the Cork senior hurlers, Irish boxing & so many more over the years, contributing to some of the greatest sporting teams & individuals in recent memory…He joins Ger & Colm on the line to tell us all about his work!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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The BallGary joined the lads in association with the Benecol Habit Stacking event where people will hear about how tiny daily habits can lead to extraordinary long-term results.

Jan 19, 2026 • 13min
RUGBY DAILY: 'All these guys need to be starting... ' Munster to trial a transition? | Challenge Cup future | Nienaber on the battle between Prendergast and Byrne
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Munster's discipline costs them dearly. Alan Quinlan on blooding fresh new talent. And a Jacques Nienaber on the battle between Sam Prendergast and Harry Byrne.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Jan 18, 2026 • 12min
RUGBY DAILY: "We want to get Irish players on the pitch" | Munster Knocked Out | Ulster On Show in Belfast
Hello and welcome to another Rugby Daily Sunday Special with Susanna Mollen!She is up in Belfast to witness Ulster top their pool in the Challenge Cup, with reactions from head coach Richie Murphy ahead of Andy Farrell's Ireland squad announcement on Wednesday for the upcoming Men's Six Nations. Elsewhere, it's less happy scenes in Limerick as Dara Smith-Naughton chats to Munster's Clayton McMillan and Tadgh Beirne after the province are knocked out of the Champions Cup with their loss to Castres.Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting Check back for more tomorrow!

Jan 18, 2026 • 15min
UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘They’ve nobody to blame but themselves…’ | Munster OUT of Champions Cup! | OFF THE BALL
Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Jackie Shiels & Declan Lynch discussing Munster’s SHOCK exit from the Champions Cup following last night’s home defeat to Castres…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Jan 15, 2026 • 11min
Rugby Daily | 'Razor' cut by All Blacks! Erin King named Ireland captain, front-row crisis for England?
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the fallout from the massive news overnight that Scott Robertson has left his role of head coach with the All Blacks. The possible candidates to take the mantle - Matt Williams has a particularly interesting shout. Erin King has been appointed Ireland captain for the upcoming Six Nations. While in the men's Six Nations, Ireland are not alone in having a possible front-row injury crisis - England will be without a key scrummager for the entire tournament.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting


