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Sep 9, 2024 • 5min
Rugby Daily | Another Boks World Cup winner receives doping ban, Kolisi's Sharks return, Cheika on Wallabies
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok receiving a doping ban. Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa has been confirmed. Michael Cheika has his say on the future of the Wallabies. Hugo Auradou returns to training with Pau, despite the charges he faces in Argentina. And RFU to lay off staff despite £100m Twickenham deal.

Sep 4, 2024 • 8min
Rugby Daily | O'Shea on new English pathway, Considine details recovery, Accused French duo arrive home
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the new English rugby partnership, and we hear from Performance Director Conor O'Shea. Eimear Considine outlines her route back to the Ireland squad. Plus the French players accused of rape in Argentina are allowed home.

Sep 3, 2024 • 17min
EIMEAR CONSIDINE: ‘I wanted to finish on my own terms!’ | Making it back to the Ireland squad
Ireland and Munster fullback Eimear Considine joined Eoin Sheahan as she recovered from her ACL injury to make it back into the Ireland squad for their upcoming WXV1 campaign. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

Sep 2, 2024 • 7min
Rugby Daily | SA Rugby apologises for Haka gaffes, Munster trio on brinks of return, Moloney discusses change in Ireland set-up
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a SA Rugby apology to their counterparts from New Zealand. We hear from Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, and Cliodhna Moloney, as Ireland gather ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and the WXV1. Plus, good news aplenty on the injury front for Munster as the new season draws nearer.

Aug 30, 2024 • 12min
Australia test and WXV1 Squad | Captain Monaghan misses out | Anna Caplice | Off the Ball Breakfast
Anna Caplice joins Adrian and Colm to discuss the recent Interprovincial games and Scott Bemand's 35-player squad for Ireland's test against Australia and the WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Off the Ball Breakfast

Aug 29, 2024 • 4min
Rugby Daily | 10 uncapped players in Ireland Women's squad, All Blacks resort to the Cane, Cordero's Pumas start
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland women's squad named ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and their WXV1 campaign. We hear from Scott Robertson, and his reasons for recalling former All Blacks captain Sam Cane. And Connacht's Santiago Cordero will start in a reshuffled Pumas side for their meeting with the Wallabies.

Aug 28, 2024 • 45min
Inner Drive - Episode 6 | Ellen Keane's rollercoaster route to her final Paralympics
Rugby Fans! Listen the sixth episode of Off the Ball's Inner Drive series with Allianz, as Paralympic gold medalist Ellen Keane reflects on the highs and lows of her swimming career as she prepares for her final swims on the world stage.Inner Drive, with Allianz Insurance, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland.

Aug 23, 2024 • 11min
All 4 provinces in action this weekend | Women's Interpros heat up | Anna Caplice | OTB Breakfast Rugby
Former Irish rugby international Anna Caplice previews the weekend’s Interpro fixtures as Ulster take on Leinster & Connacht welcome Munster.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

Aug 19, 2024 • 18min
Returning to rugby after a brain haemorrhage | Kathryn Dane | OTB Breakfast Rugby
Ulster rugby’s Kathryn Dane speaks on her return to competitive rugby following a brain haemorrhage in 2022.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

Aug 16, 2024 • 20min
Olympic Dream Achieved | Rugby Family | Atmosphere in Paris | Stacey Flood | Off the Ball Breakfast
Irish Olympian Stacey Flood joins Shane and Aisling to reflect on her Olympic journey with the Women's Rugby 7's squad, and speaks about her plans for the future. Off the Ball Breakfast To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join


