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Word On The Street is back in a 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 different format to normal! Ahead of Ireland's involvement in the Women's Rugby League World Cup qualifiers in Canada later this month, we take a look at the growth of the game in recent years and where players are coming from. Enjoy some snippets from interviews with head coach Matt Kennerson, captain Storm Cobain, and recent convert, the 2025 Leinster Women's captain, Molly Boyne. Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM at @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us at 087 9 180 180. 📞 Chat next week!

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Munster name their team for tomorrow's URC clash with Edinburgh.Gerry Thornley floats the idea of Joey Carbery returning to Irish rugby,And Samoa pull out of their November test with Italy, setting up a historic first for international rugby.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Hello and happy Thursday! The Word On The Street crew have some bonus content for you today, with two interviews with some major figures in the Irish Rugby League scene. Matt Kennerson, head coach of the Irish women's team, and two of the players, Molly Boyne and Storm Cobain, join Susanna, Eve, and Rachel to talk through their upcoming World Cup qualifier as well as the growth of the game in Ireland. 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!

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, praise for Jack Crowley as Munster gear up for a Cork clash with Edinburgh,James Lowe on Leinster's Lions coping with the post-Tour comedown,R360 and rugby's leading unions trade statements as the standoff between the two intensifies,And a former Wallaby turns hero at a Melbourne playground.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's win over Cardiff as the Reds pick up back to back URC wins to kick off their season. We'll name our star of the week and look ahead to Saturday's game in Cork against Edinburgh.The 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.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.Coming up, Munster's Edwin Edogbo on the path back to the first team.Leinster's worries over getting their best players on the park.R360 hits a snag.And Scotland add to a new coach to their arsenal.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.Coming up, Leinster face the music as the Lions are welcomed back.Connacht switch focus from the Scarlets to Cardiff.Munster CEO Ian Fitzgerald hits back at transfer dealings.And tributes paid to English World Cup winner Lewis Moody who has been diagnosed with MND.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Eoin Sheahan was joined by boxer Kenneth Egan, best known for winning a silver medal in the final of the 81 kg, Light-Heavyweight boxing final at the 2008 Olympics. They chat about Kenneth's 15th year of sobriety and how getting sober changed his life forever.This is all with thanks to Movember.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.Coming up, Storm Amy causes an Ulster cancellation.Leinster and Connacht name their URC teams.Irish players get a warning regarding the rogue R360.And Joe Schmidt has his say on what the new face of rugby could look like.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Munster have suffered an injury blow ahead of their first home game of the season this weekend,Australia and New Zealand name their sides for a massive Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth,Antoine Dupont could be back with France in November,And Mike Tindall offers an update on the rogue R360.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting