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Apr 2, 2024 • 6min
Rugby Daily | Ulster prop leaving early, Snyman a Champions Cup doubt, Whitelock retires
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of a surprise end-of-season departure from Ulster. RG Snyman is a doubt for Munster's Investec Champions Cup trip to Northampton. Connacht's good news is plentiful ahead of their Challenge Cup date with Pau. And Sam Whitelock definitively ends suggestions he could come out of international retirement.

Mar 28, 2024 • 17min
Must-win 6N game for Ireland, Ireland v Italy preview | Jeanette Feighery
Former Ireland rugby international Jeannette Feighery previews the second round of 6 Nations fixtures as Ireland take on Italy in the RDS.Rugby on Off The Ball.

Mar 28, 2024 • 6min
Rugby Daily | Leinster recall big guns, Rees-Zammit to KC Chiefs, Care spurns France move
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Good Friday's top of the table clash in the URC with Leinster up against the Bulls. Louis Rees-Zammit appears to be entering the NFL right at the top. And Danny Care has shunned the chance to join the Premiership exodus to France.

Mar 28, 2024 • 18min
Ireland's presence on the pitch growing | Getting Beibhinn Parsons on the ball | Alison Miller | OTB Breakfast Rugby
Former Ireland international and rugby Hall of Famer Alison Miller joined Off the Ball Breakfast to discuss Ireland's upcoming Six Nations game vs. Italy and what has changed for Ireland in this year's championship.Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.#OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou

Mar 27, 2024 • 8min
Rugby Daily | New interim Ulster CEO, Marler's take on TMO controversy, Carbery explains France move
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of an interim CEO appointment at Ulster Rugby. Joey Carbery explains his decision to move to France.Joe Marler has his say on the TMO controversy arising from last weekend's Premiership outing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. And England to be without a key player for their next three Women's Six Nations fixtures.

Mar 26, 2024 • 4min
Rugby Daily | Raynal retires, Jake White on Leinster, Care to France?
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another test match referee deciding to retire. We hear from Bulls director of rugby Jake White ahead of their top of the table URC clash with Leinster. Could Danny Care be joining the England exodus to France?And Louis Rees-Zammit edges closer to securing an NFL contract.

Mar 26, 2024 • 22min
The Red 78 Unlocked: Munster win in Wales, internationals return and Cardiff visit Thomond Ep.91
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.(0.30) Intro and comments(10.15) Fiona and Quinny look back at the win over Ospreys(23.03) RG Snyman’s Performance(25.00) Star of the week(26.25) Munster v Cardiff previewGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Mar 25, 2024 • 9min
Rugby Daily | Ulster CEO departs, Leinster to Kilkenny? Wilkins addresses Connacht horror show
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential temporary home for Leinster next season. Yet more upheaval at Ulster, where there's another big-name departure. There's injury updates aplenty after a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the URC. Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins addresses their Lions mauling. And Leinster face competition for their tighthead target.

Mar 22, 2024 • 8min
Rugby Daily | Georgia's Welsh challenge, Ireland's Women's World Cup ambitions, Murphy goes 6-2 with Ulster
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Le Mans, as they put the finishing touches to their prep for the Women's Six Nations. Georgia lay down the gauntlet to Wales. One Leinster player is to reach a century of appearances tomorrow, with two others poised to make their debuts. And Richie Murphy goes with a 6-2 bench split, as he names his first Ulster team.

Mar 22, 2024 • 22min
Return of the 7s stars, No fear of French challenge | OTB Breakfast Rugby | Anna Caplice
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice previews the first round of the Women's Six Nations as Ireland take on France. Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.#OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou


