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Mar 14, 2026 • 43min
IRELAND WIN THE TRIPLE CROWN | What's next for Farrell's men? | The Saturday Panel | OFF THE BALL
John Duggan is joined in studio by former Ireland Internationals Kevin McLaughlin and Alison Miller as well as Former Ireland International Mike Sherry on the line from the Aviva Stadium to react to Ireland vs Scotland in the Aviva Stadium in the Triple Crown decider.This weeks Saturday Panel is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the top of performance nutrition, trusted by the world's best athletes, and a growing partnership with the IRFU, Optimum Nutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

Mar 13, 2026 • 13min
Rugby Daily | Six Nations final round bumper preview!
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.It's a bumper preview for the final round of the Six Nations tomorrow.We'll hear from the Ireland camp, as well as a number of OTB regulars, as Andy Farrell's side can snatch the title from the jaws of... well, not winning the title.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Mar 12, 2026 • 13min
Rugby Daily | Ireland big guns to return for Scotland clash, France injury blow ahead of England visit
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ireland set to bring back the big guns for the Six Nations showdown with Scotland,Why Brian O'Driscoll feels the Wales game was an opportunity missed for Jacob Stockdale,And why France-England may be tough on the eyes...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Mar 11, 2026 • 27min
Schools Cup Final Preview: "Nerves might be easier for Blackrock" | The Battle of the 9's and 10's
This Tuesday, St. Marys will take on Blackrock in the Bank of Ireland Leinster Senior schools cup final and to preview this Dara was joined by former Munster and Leicester back and Newbridge coach, Johne Murphy as they look ahead to the final clash. Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank Of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Mar 11, 2026 • 10min
Rugby Daily | But are Scotland arrogant, *really*? Ireland's attacking evolution, explained
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Darcy Graham's strong comments prompt the age-old question: are Scotland arrogant?Steve Borthwick's surprise England team for a massive game against France,And what has changed in Ireland's attacking approach this Championship? I smell a James Tracy tactics deep-dive.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Mar 10, 2026 • 11min
Rugby Daily | Ireland update for Scots showdown, Borthwick's head coach blind spots
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, squad updates from the Ireland and Scotland camps ahead of their Triple Crown showdown in Dublin.The pressure mounts on England head coach Steve Borthwick, despite reassurances from the RFU around his future.And another Australian star defects to union, and it's not gone down at all well among the rugby league community.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Mar 9, 2026 • 15min
RUGBY DAILY: Super Saturday of Six Nations in store, France's Jegou cited and England to keep faith with Borthwick?
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news of Six Nations and the URC as a super Saturday awaits.Ireland ramp up preparations for a huge Six Nations clash with Scotland in Dublin, as the Championship and the Triple Crown are on the line.France's Oscar Jegou is cited for an alleged eye gouge.England to back Steve Borthwick.And Ulster tie up the future of a key player.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mar 7, 2026 • 1h 3min
THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘People were mixing up rebuilding with decline!’ | Ireland surpass brave Welsh passion
Former Ireland internationals Denis Hickie and Alison Miller as well as the Irish Daily Mail’s Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, reflecting on last night's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, which saw the hosts victorious after a surviving a spirited Welsh performance.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with #OptimumNutrition #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby

Mar 6, 2026 • 14min
Rugby Daily | Ireland-Wales bumper preview, Galthié hates the Murrayfield dressing room
Welcome to Friday's Rugby, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, all you need to know ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tonight.Brian O'Driscoll presents: Ireland, or how I learned to stop worrying and love Transition.And a war of words between France and Scotland over the state of the Murrayfield changing room.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Mar 6, 2026 • 26min
BACK SEAT PUNDITS | Stephen Ferris on Ulster players in the Ireland squad | Do we have enough depth? | OFF THE BALL
In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Ulster and Ireland rugby player Stephen Ferris joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled around Dublin to talk through the impact the Ulster players are having on the Irish squad this Six Nations, Stuart McCloskey’s shining run of form, and debate squad depth. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault


