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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

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Irish provinces welcome back a number of players ahead of the return of the URC, in this: the Six Nations fallow week.The stats behind Jamison Gibson-Park's massive impact against England,And Eddie Jones claims Steve Borthwick's overconfidence is to blame for England's back-to-back defeats to Scotland and Ireland.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson has brings you all the day's biggest rugby news.Ireland regroup in Dublin ahead of their Round 4 clash with Wales national rugby union team, as preparations ramp up for a Friday-night showdown at Aviva Stadium.Squad fitness update: James Lowe faces monitoring over a groin issue, while Jack Conan returns to training after illness ruled him out of the historic win over England national rugby union team.Provincial reshuffle sees several Ireland players released back to their URC sides, with both senior and U-20 squads set for an open training session in Dublin.Reaction from Twickenham as Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams dissect Ireland’s record victory over England on Off The Ball Breakfast.Williams questions England’s selection calls and mentality, while also raising concerns about Ireland’s squad age profile and long-term pathways.Full analysis available now across the OTB Rugby Podcast feed, plus details on how fans can access exclusive Six Nations coverage via the GoLoud app.France power past Italy in Lille to stay on course for a Grand Slam, with standout performances from Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos under France national rugby union team boss Fabien Galthié.Italy show flashes of promise, including a try from Ange Capuozzo, but fall short as Italy national rugby union team struggle to contain Les Bleus.Injury concern for Capuozzo after a shoulder knock in Lille, with head coach Gonzalo Quesada admitting the Toulouse star could miss the remainder of the championship.Title permutations explained: France eye silverware in Edinburgh, while Italy turn their focus to a crucial clash with England as the Six Nations drama continues.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy, Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, and Brendan Hackett, sports psychologist and Head of Coach and Player Development with the GAA in this week's edition of the Sunday Paper ReviewThe Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Welcome to Saturday's Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton, LIVE from London!In tonight's pod, all the Irish reaction from Twickenham.Andy Farrell & Caelan Doris sum up a historic day for Irish rugby in London.Match heroes Stuart McCloskey & Tommy O'Brien give their immediate post-match thoughts.And England head coach, Steve Borthwick, faces the heat post-match.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

John Duggan is joined in studio by Will Connors and Brendan Fanning for this week's Saturday Panel, while Andy Dunne dials in from Twickenham, as Ireland's Six Nations clash with England draws to a close.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, all you need to know ahead of Ireland's trip to Twickenham tomorrow,Fiona Hayes explains the physics behind Air Tadhg against the Italian scrum last weekend,And Munster win the race to sign a highly sought-after Springboks ahead of next season.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Connacht and Ireland fullback, Gavin Duffy, joined Susanna Mollen as they travelled to the new Dexcom Stadium!On their way, they discuss Ireland's game against Italy, the online discourse around the outhalf position, and look forward to England in Twickenham. All with thanks to Renault Ireland | #RethinkRenault

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ciaran O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and John Sebire, Co-Founder of Signify, the company using AI to work with the IRFU to tackle online abuse, following a week which saw Edwin Edogbo's first cap celebrations spoiled online by a tirade of online racist abuse directed at him through social media platforms such as X and Instagram.Listen to live and exclusive commentary of Derry City's clash with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.