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Feb 16, 2024 • 6min
Rugby Daily | Ross returns, Aungier on Connacht progress, France hooker problems
On Friday's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news ahead of the resumption of the URC. We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as Ross Byrne is restored to the Leinster starting XV. Jack Aungier returns for Connacht, and gives his view on how Connacht need to progress this week. Plus, France are forced into another change to their pack options ahead of their game with Italy next week.

Feb 16, 2024 • 23min
FIONA COGHLAN: How Ireland shape up ahead of 2024 Women's Six Nations | OTB Breakfast Rugby
Ireland's 2013 Grand Slam-winning captain Fiona Coghlan joined Off The Ball Breakfast this morning as Scott Bemand's side prepare for the 2024 Women's Six Nations.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

Feb 15, 2024 • 7min
OTB Rugby Daily: Ringrose returns to Ireland training, Doris on captaining his country, Snyman included in Munster team
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you injury news from the Ireland rugby camp.Caelan Doris reflects on captaining his country last weekend. Munster have named their team to play Scarlets in the URC this weekend. And Fiona Coghlan takes an early look at the Ireland women's team's prospects for the Six Nations next month.

Feb 14, 2024 • 7min
Rugby Daily | Keenan 6N doubt, Munster raid Connacht for winger, Addison Premiership return?
On a stacked Wednesday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news regarding Hugo Keenan's knee injury, plus Keith Wood gives his tuppence worth on who could replace the Leinster full-back against Wales.Caelan Doris speaks to OTB regarding the potential threat of performance-enhancing drugs in schools rugby. Munster raid Connacht for a young winger as Keynan Knox rounds the final curve at Thomond Park. Will Addison could be on the verge of a Premiership return.Louis Lynagh earns an Azzurri call-up. And good news for those of you with CVD.

Feb 14, 2024 • 22min
The Red 78 Unlocked: Scarlets Preview, Crusaders Conquered, and Munster at the 6 Nations Ep.87
Off The Ball's Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Crusaders at SuperValu Pairc ui Chaoimh, we look ahead to the Scarlets game on Friday and we take a look at how Munster's players have fared so far in the Six Nations.(0.30) Intro and comments(5.00) A lookback at the win over Crusaders(10.00) Munster’s players at the Six Nations(22.56) A look at how the Munster players performed for the Ireland Under 20s(30.00) A look ahead to Friday’s game with Scarlets(39.00) Jerry Flannery's move to South AfricaGet in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ieSubscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The 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.

Feb 13, 2024 • 7min
Rugby Daily | Dr Una May on schools drug testing, Scotland write to World Rugby, Wales lose Griffin
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you an update from a press conference involving Dr. Una May. The chief executive of Sport Ireland was quizzed regarding the lack of drug testing in schools rugby here in Ireland. Scotland write to World Rugby regarding the try denied of Sam Skinner against France. Plus, Wales are a prop down ahead of their trip to Dublin in the Six Nations.

Feb 12, 2024 • 7min
Rugby Daily | Farrell on Wales, Ross Byrne for 6N return? Munster prop blow
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's routine win over Italy at a muted Aviva. We hear from head coach Andy Farrell on what lies ahead from Wales, plus Stuart McCloskey talks about the lack of a Lansdowne roar. There's injury news from the provinces with the URC returning, and good news for Ross Byrne. But mixed news for Munster as their injury nightmare continues.

Feb 9, 2024 • 9min
Rugby Daily | Captain Doris, Springboks $75m windfall, Beale not guilty
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Six Nations date with Italy.We hear from Andy Farrell regarding his injury list, Caelan Doris captaining the side, and what to expect from the Azzurri on Sunday. Plus, the Springboks are set for a major windfall. And Kurtley Beale is found not guilty of sexual assault.

Feb 8, 2024 • 8min
Rugby Daily | O'Mahony doubts, France changes, Gatland on Wales transition
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack offers the latest from the Ireland camp, and we hear from Jack Conan who could be one of the players promoted to a starting role on Sunday. We hear from Warren Gatland on the current state of play with Wales as they transition from the old guard to the new. Plus, team news from France, Scotland and England ahead of this weekend's Six Nations ties.

Feb 7, 2024 • 6min
Rugby Daily | Ringrose injury latest, Wales ring changes, Jackson decides future
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp where it's hoped Garry Ringrose can feature against Italy. Paul Willemse is banned for four games, but France will keep changes to a minimum for their trip to Murrayfield. Wales head coach Warren Gatland has gotten the scythe out after last week's showing against Scotland. And Paddy Jackson decides his future following Saracens rumours.


