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In case you missed it, here is episode seven of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our Rugby fans!In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA. 'Settle In' on Off the Ball brought to you by Guinness 0.0 – Proud Partner of Croke Park Stadium and Proud Partner of the GAA.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh looked back over the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Former Ireland hooker James Tracy analysed Ireland's scrum performance in Cardiff. OTB's own Kathleen McNamee helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League game away to Slovenia for the Republic of Ireland. Plus, Saipan, Leeds and the never-ending downfall of Manchester United were all covered by Ger, Colm and Arthur. But this morning's Bite first checks in with Tommy Walsh, and his new-found love of padel. Then it's the turn of James Tracy. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you up to date with the Ireland news following an eventful weekend for both the men's sides that were in action. We have the latest on Garry Ringrose, and hear from Alan Quinlan on the centre's red card challenge in Cardiff. Ulster have been forced into signing short-term injury cover for their front row. Two Munster forwards have extended their stays with the province. Stuart Lancaster is a man in demand. The latest from France's crisis club, Stade Francais.And Benetton are to part company with their head coach.

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan reviewed the weekend's Six Nations action, including Ireland's nervy win in Wales. We look back on a weekend when Liverpool moved 11-points clear at the top of the Premier League with Jonathan Wilson. OTB GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney wraps up the weekend’s Gaelic football action. But this morning's Breakfast Bite looks back on the OTB 3 inspiring Wales on Saturday, and we take some of Quinny's view of things as well. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tomorrow in Cardiff. We hear from head coach Simon Easterby, Wales captain Jac Morgan, and Alan Quinlan on the big game. Gloucester have described the signing of Ross Byrne as a real coup.Ronan O'Gara gives OTB the latest on rumours he could soon start his international coaching career. And Mike Prendergast's named a stout Ireland 'A' team that will play in Bristol on Sunday.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the team news ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash of Wales and Ireland. We hear from interim head coach Simon Easterby on his decision to pick Dan Sheehan as captain, and the stories linking him with the Wales job. Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt's also made a raft of changes, and has responded to that Off The Ball Breakfast clip. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend makes minor tweaks for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash. And a Connacht duo return from injury in tomorrow's friendly with Harlequins.

Welcome to Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize free sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Seamus Hickey previewed the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Galway hurling great and author Tony Óg Regan talks about his book MVP: Raise Your Game. Unlock Your Potential and shares tips on being the best version of yourself.Tony Evans joined us after Liverpool dropped two more points in the Premier League title race. And we spoke to Welsh legend Mike Phillips and former Ireland hooker Mike Sherry ahead of Saturday's Six Nations test with Wales. And it's there we take our Bite, as Phillips gives us his view on the departure of Warren Gatland, and Sherry provides live reaction to the Ireland team being named. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential move to the English Premiership for Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne.We hear from Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw on this week's Six Nations clash with Wales. Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since leaving the Wales head coach's job. Michael Cheika has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Joe Schmidt in Australia's top job. And a two-time Champions Cup winner with La Rochelle is forced to retire.

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the win over Scarlets, Gavin Coombes' good run of form, Ireland's clash with Wales and more. 

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show, Tom English looked back on Celtic's heartbreaking exit from the Champions League. We began our look ahead to the League of Ireland weekend with former goalkeeper Barry Murphy. And we were also joined by writer Sam Peters, author of Concussed: Sports Uncomfortable Truth, joins Ger & Colm to take a deep dive into the issue of concussion in rugby.And it's with rugby we take this morning's bite, looking ahead to the Calcutta Cup clash of England and Scotland with the BBC's Tom English, followed by a snippet of that chat with Sam Peters. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join