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Jul 4, 2025 • 13min
RUGBY DAILY | Georgia on Casey's mind, Farrell addresses nepo 'nonsense' + revolt forces White out
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's one-off test with Georgia, and we hear from captain Craig Casey. Richie has the latest from the Lions as they prepare to face the Waratahs. Jake White is sensationally out of a job in South Africa. And Montpellier sign an experienced Scot.
Jul 4, 2025 • 45min
INNER DRIVE | Orla Comerford's road to learning difficult lessons & finding pride in art & athletics
In this episode of Inner Drive, Paralympian Orla Comerford sits down with Colm Boohig to discuss being diagnosed with Stargardt disease as a child and her attitude to progressively losing her sight while also maintaining a deep love and passion for both her art and athletics. This is the third episode in season two of Inner Drive which follows the highs and lows of some of Ireland's best sportspeople. Inner Drive in partnership with Allianz, proud sponsor of Paralympics Ireland. #StopTheDrop
Jul 3, 2025 • 19min
Erin King: Breakout star, horrific injury & emulating Henry Pollock's style | Off The Ball Rugby
Irish rugby star Erin King joined Ger and Colm in studio on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. After making remarkable breakthrough in professional rugby, Erin discussed how an horrific knee injury put her out of the Rugby World Cup later this year. She talked through her grueling recovery, how she plans to help the team in her absence, and what she hopes the future holds for her in an Irish jersey. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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 Ball
Jul 2, 2025 • 39min
SETTLE IN: A club for everyone! | Importance of visibility | Trans players | EMERALD WARRIORS
Richie Fagan and Tabitha Peterken of the Emerald Warriors, Ireland’s oldest LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club, join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Settle In.They discuss the importance of visibility for LGBTQ+ players as well as inclusion, as well as the drive to get more women’s players playing at earlier ages.Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0 | #SetleIn
Jul 1, 2025 • 10min
Rugby Daily | Lions prep for Reds-letter day, Leinster draw La Rochelle... again!
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear from the Lions camp ahead of tomorrow's clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane,The Irish provinces find out their pool opponents for next season's European competitions,And an All Blacks legend slams France for sending a squad to New Zealand with a number of star players.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Jul 1, 2025 • 51min
Stephen Bradley on career altering incident, leading Rovers & son's cancer diagnosis | Inner Drive
Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top, and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had.Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop
Jun 30, 2025 • 13min
Rugby Daily | 'This is proper touring now!' - Farrell selects his XV for the Reds + The Boks and Munster suffer an injury blow
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, Andy Farrell names his Lions team to take on the Queensland Reds.Maro Itoje wanting to get stuck into things now.Tomos Williams tour is over.Jack Conan gets a go at number 8.And Munster dealt an injury blow ahead of next season.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Jun 26, 2025 • 15min
Rugby Daily | Lions name their XV for the Force with Sheehan to skipper and Healy and PO'M get a final crack at Rassie's Boks
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, Andy Farrell names his first Lions squad Down Under.Dan Sheehan on leading by example.Pierre Schoeman on what it means to represent the Lions.Mike Prendergast on gelling the Irish players and staff.And Cian Healy and Peter O'Mahony make their final bow this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Jun 23, 2025 • 15min
Rugby Daily | Lions land Down Under as row over use of Wallabies brews
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, there is an update on the Lions injury front as they step up preparations for the Western Force on Saturday.Andy Farrell on breeding familiarity within the squad.Maro Itoje on ironing out the mistakes.Felipe Contepomi on a proud day for Argentina.And Michael Hooper has his say on who could be Wallaby captain.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Jun 18, 2025 • 8min
Rugby Daily | Furlong gets Lions start whilst there is a look at a possible Test match centre partnership, and Los Pumas name their XV
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cathal Mullaney.Coming up today, the Lions name their first Test team of the summer.Los Pumas aim to bring the heat.And what does Sam Prendergast need to do to take his game to the next level?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
