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Dec 10, 2025 • 20min
The Red 78 Unlocked | Bath too good for off form Munster | Ep. 142
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the disappointing defeat to Bath at the Rec, and to look ahead to the huge clash with Gloucester in Cork.Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The 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
Dec 9, 2025 • 11min
Rugby Daily | Crowley doubt for Gloucester, Halfpenny lacing up the boots again?!
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Munster issue an injury update after their sobering defeat to Bath in the Champions Cup,Ireland's home venues are confirmed for their upcoming women's Six Nations campaign,And 4,347 days since his last appearance for the club, Leigh Halfpenny could don the Cardiff jersey this weekend...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Dec 9, 2025 • 25min
Back Seat Pundits: "We're behind in player development" | The lack of 'X Factor' players | Gordon D'Arcy
In our final episode of Back Seat Pundits, Dara Smith-Naughton was joined by retired professional Irish rugby player, Gordon D'Arcy, as he reflects back on an important Autumn Nations series for Ireland. Back Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault
Dec 8, 2025 • 13min
RUGBY DAILY | 'We are always looking to get better... ' Conan on Leinster's start, the return of some Lions and is the Champions Cup losing it's allure?
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Leinster lose two, but could gain two more.Munster's expectations under Clayton McMillan.England suffer an injury doubt ahead of the 6 Nations.And is the Champions Cup losing it's allure?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Dec 5, 2025 • 14min
RUGBY DAILY | Munster suffer Crowley blow, Aki to skipper Connacht and what World Cup winning Springbok has a new coaching role?
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Munster suffer an injury blow to their star fly-half.Connacht's Bundee Aki to skipper.And Nigel Owen's questions Eben Etzebeth's ban length.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Dec 4, 2025 • 12min
Rugby Daily | Farrell: "We don't wanna just get past a quarter-final", Etzebeth ban revealed, a debut for Rieko
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Rieko Ioane in line for his Leinster debut in the Champions Cup this weekend,Gerry Thornley warns against Ireland fans counting their World Cup quarter-final chickens after yesterday's draw,And the length of Eben Etzebeth's ban for an eye gouge is revealed...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Dec 3, 2025 • 12min
Rugby Daily | Ireland's RWC opponents revealed, coach hits out at scrum yellow cards
Ireland discovers its Rugby World Cup pool, facing Scotland, Uruguay, and Portugal. Mack Hansen's injury updates reveal a tough road to recovery. Meanwhile, a coach criticizes the use of yellow cards for scrum penalties, calling for a change in referee perspectives. Excitingly, there’s chatter about a potential crossover match between rugby league and union on the horizon. A captivating mix of injuries, strategies, and future matchups keeps the rugby conversation lively!
Dec 3, 2025 • 18min
The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster can't weather the Stormers | Ep. 141
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the defeat to the Stormers that sees The Reds' unbeaten start to the season come to an and, and to look ahead to a big clash with Bath in the Champions CupGet in contact on X @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join
Dec 1, 2025 • 17min
RUGBY DAILY : "I must actually get a job!" | Jacques Nienaber Responds | Quinlan on Etzebeth Red
Welcome along to Monday’s Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen.Coming up today, Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber responds to the controversy around his comments in the SuperSport interview when South Africa were in town two weeks ago.Munster head coach Clayton McMillan is disappointed in the province’s first loss of the season against the Stormers on Saturday night. And Alan Quinlan discussions the potential repercussions for Eben Etzebeth after his red card in Cardiff.#Rugby Daily on Off The Ball with BankOfIreland | #NeverStopCompeting
Nov 28, 2025 • 14min
Rugby Daily | Another blow for R360, why a smaller ball is bad for women's rugby
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.The Irish provinces return to URC action this evening,Anna Caplice slams the decision to introduce a smaller ball size in women's sevens.And another blow for the breakaway R-360 league - I'll tell you more later in the pod.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
