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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Ireland team is named for tomorrow's game against Wales - and head coach Andy Farrell addresses rumours linking him to a role with Saracens.Gerry Thornley muses on the idea of Stuart McCloskey slotting into an Ireland back row, if required,And Mike Phillips reveals that he'd love to help Welsh rugby out of its current mess - but the WRU haven't contacted him in almost a decade.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the expected Ireland team to face Wales this Friday - yes, yes, you probably have the full team by the time you're listening to this.England head coach Steve Borthwick has indeed wielded the axe for his team to take on Italy.And White smoke at the All Blacks, with Dave Rennie confirmed as their new head coach.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Off the Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the Reds' win over Zebre, and to talk about Mike Prendergast's departure from the club at the end of the season. 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

Discussion on Ireland's preparation and selection headaches ahead of the Wales clash. A heated front-row debate between Kelleher and Sheehan and long-term prop development plans. A candid admission about manipulating the HIA process sparks a wider look at new concussion tech trials and safety concerns from recent injury cases.

Lewis Moody, former England captain now living with motor neurone disease, reflects on his career and the support he has received. The conversation touches on player welfare, recent Six Nations injury news, squad changes and a damaged trophy in transit. Short, candid reflections and wider questions about safety in rugby drive the discussion.

Reports linking Andy Farrell to a top club are flatly denied as disrespectful. Munster will lose Mike Prendergast and Leinster recall internationals including Robbie Henshaw. Ulster are hit by a concussion ruling for Cormac Izuchukwu. Big reform for the English Premiership removes automatic promotion and adds entry criteria. Plans emerge for a Birmingham franchise with high-profile backers.

The Irish U20 rugby squad were front and centre today as they trained with the senior side in front of 5000 fans at the Aviva Stadium today. OTB's Susanna Mollen caught up with U20 head coach, Andrew Browne, and captain, Sami Bishti, on superstars in the squad, the importance of the exposure, and learning from their elders!#Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, a major injury blow for Ireland ahead of the final two games of their Six Nations campaign.Could head coach Andy Farrell leave for Saracens after the 2027 Rugby World Cup?And the case for Irish players take short-term sabbaticals like their colleagues in the Southern Hemisphere.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Erin King, Ireland women’s rugby captain and Women in Sport Week ambassador, speaking to OTB at the launch of Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Week, which is taking place from March 2nd to March 8th.This week our live commentary game comes from Dalymount Park as Bohemians begin their last season in their home ground by taking on old rivals Shamrock Rovers.Kick off is at 8 o’clock on Friday and Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Vinny Perth in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll on why Rob Baloucoune offers far more than pure pace to Ireland.Terenure have confirmed that Carlos Spencer is departing after just six months as their head coach,And an Ireland game in the upcoming Women's Six Nations is set to break the tournament's attendance record.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting