After New Zealand head coach Ian Foster named a strong team to face Ireland in the World Cup Quarter Final, he and several players including his captain Sam Cane addressed the media in the build up to the crucial encounter. Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga and loose forward Ardie Savea look at the threats Ireland pose, while second rower Scott Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor expressed their excitement for Saturday night lights in Paris. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Oct 12, 2023•34 min•Season 23Ep. 193
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of the All Blacks team to play Ireland in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final, and that news includes a surprise omission. We hear from Warren Gatland ahead of Wales' date with Argentina, and he has a word for those who've moaned about a lopsided draw. And reports re-emerge about Eddie Jones' potential return to Japan.
Oct 12, 2023•10 min•Season 23Ep. 192
Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray and high performance analyst Vinny Hammond addressed the media in the build up to their massive quarter final clash with the All Blacks. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Oct 12, 2023•17 min•Season 23Ep. 191
Sonny Bill Williams was our special guest at Vicar St. for the Off The Ball Rugby World Cup Roadshow on Wednesday as we gear up for Ireland's clash with New Zealand this weekend. Joe Molloy was also joined by Gordon D'Arcy, Alan Quinlan, Andy Dunne, Fiona Hayes, James Tracy, and Malcolm O'Kelly To details on how to become a member and listen to the full, three-part podcast, go to to offtheball.com/join
Oct 12, 2023•21 min•Season 23Ep. 190
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names his starting 15 for World Cup quarter-final, Irish players on savouring special moments with fans and New Zealand supporters say time has run out for excuses.
Oct 11, 2023•7 min•Season 23Ep. 188
Hugo Keenan and Tadhg Beirne spoke to the media about how they were feeling ahead of Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash vs. New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.
Oct 11, 2023•12 min•Season 23Ep. 186
Ireland manager Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton spoke to the media on Wednesday after Farrell named his squad to take on the All Blacks on Saturday in the Rugby World Cup final. Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.
Oct 11, 2023•11 min•Season 23Ep. 187
All Blacks players Aaron Smith & Rieko Ioane alongside forward's coach Jason Ryan spoke to the media ahead of their clash with Ireland this weekend. Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.
Oct 10, 2023•15 min•Season 23Ep. 177
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Keith Earls speaks to press ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown, what has Joe Schmidt brought to New Zealand and World Rugby makes promise to tier-two nations.
Oct 10, 2023•6 min•Season 23Ep. 179
On Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan injury updates ahead of Ireland New Zealand quarter-final, France set to welcome back Antoine Dupont and smart mouth guards the latest attempt to tackle concussion. Rugby Daily with Deliveroo | #WeGetFood
Oct 09, 2023•7 min•Season 23Ep. 171
Ronan Kelleher and team manager Mick Kearney spoke to the media earlier today. Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.
Oct 09, 2023•13 min•Season 23Ep. 169
Soon-to-be test centurion Peter O'Mahony and Irish teammate Josh van der Flier addressed the media ahead of their final pool stage clash against Scotland. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Oct 07, 2023•14 min•Season 23Ep. 116
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's Pool B showdown with Scotland. We hear from Andy Farrell, John Fogarty, James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne for the Irish perspective, plus Scotland duo Huw Jones and Grant Gilchrist give their side of events. There's renewed optimism about Robbie Henshaw's participation in France, but the All Blacks are sweating on Tyrell Lomax's availability for the knockout stages. Plus, we check in on the England camp as one of t...
Oct 06, 2023•11 min•Season 23Ep. 117
Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty, and players James Lowe & Tadhg Beirne addressed the media on the eve of their clash with Scotland in the final weekend of pool matches at the World Cup. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Oct 06, 2023•16 min•Season 23Ep. 115
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the confirmed team news for Saturday's showdown in St. Denis. We hear from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, Iain Henderson and Gregor Townsend on the big game. However, the news is far from positive regarding Robbie Henshaw. South Africa could be forced to compete under a neutral flag in the knockout phase, if their government don't sort a row with WADA. Plus, Owen Farrell to become a record-breaker
Oct 05, 2023•10 min•Season 23Ep. 114
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news from Tours where an injury concern over one of the Ireland players has been let slip. We hear from Bundee Aki and Paul O'Connell on Saturday's 'knockout' showdown with Scotland. There's the latest on Antoine Dupont's situation with France ahead of their last pool outing. Plus, a New Zealand prop admits their pool game with Uruguay should be "easy".
Oct 04, 2023•8 min•Season 23Ep. 113
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you welcome James Ryan injury news, the view from Scotland ahead of Irish Paris showdown and New Zealand captain Sam Cane is set for his first start of the tournament.
Oct 03, 2023•7 min•Season 23Ep. 112
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another enforced alteration to the Springboks' World Cup squad. We also hear from their director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, as he attempts to play mind games with Ireland. Eddie Jones' position as Wallabies head coach appears to be safe, despite their disastrous World Cup. We've the latest on Antoine Dupont following his return to training with France. And Wales name their team for Georgia, with revenge on their minds....
Oct 02, 2023•12 min•Season 23Ep. 110
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they get back to work in Tours. We hear from Robbie Henshaw, and there's an update on Cian Healy's fitness. Javan Sebastian - Scotland's ex-butcher - talks ahead of their Pool B fixture with Romania. And a host of Ireland internationals will start for Munster against the Barbarians tomorrow, with a very familiar surname on the visitors' bench.
Sep 29, 2023•7 min•Season 23Ep. 109
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Vikki Wall eyes up Olympics with Irish Sevens, South Africa say loss to Ireland not all down to kicking and more disappointing news from England domestic game as financial crisis deepens.
Sep 28, 2023•10 min•Season 23Ep. 108
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan, France are set to welcome back Dupont, there's more reaction to Ireland-South Africa and Australia slide down world rankings.
Sep 27, 2023•8 min•Season 23Ep. 107
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the latest rugby news including BOD's view of Ireland/South Africa, new beginnings for the Irish Women's side.
Sep 26, 2023•8 min•Season 23Ep. 106
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's bruising win over the Springboks on Saturday. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty, plus Gregor Townsend and Scott McLeod give their unique perspectives on the coverage since. There's good news for Munster fans regarding head coach Graham Rowntree. Eddie Jones reacts angrily to stories linking him with a Japan return. And Rassie Erasmus gives his take on Handre Pollard's return to the Springbok team....
Sep 25, 2023•13 min•Season 23Ep. 105
Adrian Barry was on hand to get interviews from the likes of Tadhbg Beirne, Finley Bealham and Ryan Baird. He was also able to record Ireland's and South Africa's tabletop press conferences. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Sep 23, 2023•50 min•Season 23Ep. 104
On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Antoine Dupont's injury with the France captain's World Cup participation hanging by a thread. We hear from Paul O'Connell, Mzwandile Stick, Damien de Allende and Brian O'Driscoll ahead of tomorrow's showdown at the Stade de France. And Eddie Jones gives the latest on his future as Australia head coach, with sympathy coming from a surprising source.
Sep 22, 2023•16 min•Season 23Ep. 103
Ireland's Mack Hansen, Josh van der Flier and Paul O'Connell addressed the media on the eve of the biggest game in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, against South Africa. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Sep 22, 2023•16 min•Season 23Ep. 102
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's World Cup showdown with the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Siya Kolisi on the big game in Saint-Denis. Matt Williams goes deep on his dislike of the 7-1 bench split. Marcus Smith's new role for England is confirmed. And one Wallaby is pin-pointed for their downfall so far at the World Cup.
Sep 21, 2023•10 min•Season 23Ep. 101
Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak ahead of the South Africa clash on Saturday as the Ireland lineup is announced. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Sep 21, 2023•11 min•Season 23Ep. 100
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp including news on Jack Conan and Dan Sheehan's availability for Saturday's Springboks showdown. We hear from Simon Easterby and Jacques Nienaber on that controversial 7-1 split on the Boks' bench. England have found a new use for Marcus Smith, while Australia have another injury headache. And Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from rugby.
Sep 20, 2023•10 min•Season 23Ep. 99
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the injury news from the Ireland camp in Tours. Former Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy has his say on this weekend's clash with South Africa. And France have named a strong team to face Namibia later this week.
Sep 19, 2023•6 min•Season 23Ep. 98
