Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to review the Reds’ defeat to Northampton Saints. We discuss what went wrong in Thomand, what needs to go right in the knockout stage, and we discuss a thorny subject - Peter O’Mahony’s contract (0.30) Intro and comments (2.00) Northampton Saints Review (31.30) Star of the week (35.40) Peter O’Mahony’s Contract The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the...
Jan 24, 2024•22 min•Season 24Ep. 28
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of a new addition to the Ireland training squad ahead of the Six Nations. Wales head coach Warren Gatland has his say on Andy Farrell's appointment as Lions boss. Liam Toland offers his assessment on Ulster's recent struggles. Bristol Bears' Josh Caulfield has had his red card against Connacht overturned. And Owen Farrell's move to Racing from Saracens has finally been confirmed.
Jan 23, 2024•6 min•Season 24Ep. 27
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the top names from today's Six Nations launch at the Guinness Storehouse. We hear from new Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony, and his head coach Andy Farrell with the latter addressing the competition for the no.10 jersey. France have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their opening Six Nations fixture with Ireland. Plus, we hear from Warren Gatland on Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL dream, Gonzalo Quesada on building on strong Italian foundation...
Jan 22, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 26
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news from Leinster, Ulster and Munster ahead of their final pool outings in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from new Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt, as he explains why he's taking just a two-year deal and the similarities between Australia and Ireland. Plus, Jaco Peyper is hanging up his whistle.
Jan 19, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 25
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the doping ban meted out to Springbok World Cup winner, Elton Jantjies. Connacht have named their team for Friday night's big reunion with Pat Lam and Bristol, and we hear from Finlay Bealham ahead of that game. Plus, Joe Schmidt is set to land a major international job.
Jan 18, 2024•6 min•Season 24Ep. 24
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the news we've all been waiting for - the identity of the man replacing Jonathan Sexton as Ireland captain. Andy Farrell has named his Six Nations squad, as have France head coach Fabien Gathié and his England counterpart Steve Borthwick. Plus, Warren Gatland aims a sly dig at Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's decision to link up with England at Wales' expense.
Jan 17, 2024•6 min•Season 24Ep. 23
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a groundbreaking Women's Lions tour. Rob Herring's Six Nations involvement is in severe doubt, as Munster add to their treatment list too. We hear from Louis Rees-Zammit on his decision to try his hand in the NFL. Evan O'Connell speaks after being named Ireland U20 captain ahead of the Six Nations. And in France, Bastien Chalureau is cleared of racism.
Jan 16, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 22
Tommy Rooney spoke to Irish and Leinster rugby legend Lindsey Peat at 2024 Laochra Gael launch.
Jan 16, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 20
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to review the Reds’ famous win in France against Toulon. We discuss what went right for Munster, who stood out, and we looking ahead to the final pool game against Northampton Saints on Saturday. (0.30) Intro and comments (5.00) Toulon review (25.48) The impact of Peter O’Mahony’s return (29.55) Star of the Week (33.39) Northampton Saints Preview (44.12) Peter O’Mahony’s contract Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or...
Jan 16, 2024•22 min•Season 24Ep. 21
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from both Connacht and Leinster after the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action. We hear directly from Leinster wing James Lowe after his return to action. Joy Neville's new job revealed, as she decides to quit refereeing. Plus, Alan Quinlan on John Hodnett's Ireland hopes.
Jan 15, 2024•5 min•Season 24Ep. 19
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news galore, as all four Irish provinces prepare to face French opposition in the Investec Champions Cup this week. An England stalwart has called time on his international career. And the passport barrier is lifted for a potential addition to the France squad.
Jan 12, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 18
The rugby writers' Player of the Year Nichola Fryday joined Off the Ball Breakfast to reflect on her year and her decision to step away from the international scene. 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.
Jan 12, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 17
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you confirmation of the worst kept secret in World Rugby. We'll hear from the new British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell, as well as an exclusive chat with Lions chairperson Ieuan Evans. Nichola Fryday reacts to being named RWI Women's Player of the Year. An experienced France lock is a doubt for their opening Six Nations fixture with Ireland. Plus, another French side shows interest in signing Courtney Lawes....
Jan 11, 2024•13 min•Season 23Ep. 334
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview the Reds’ return to Champions Cup action away to Toulon. We discuss good and bad news on the injury front, we talk about Joey Carbery’s departure and we talk about a potential return to the Ireland setup for Simon Zebo.. (0.30) Intro and comments (5.00) Toulon preview (32.30) Joey Carbery to depart at the end of the season (41.50) Is Simon Zebo on the verge of an Ireland recall? The first twenty minutes of this w...
Jan 11, 2024•21 min•Season 23Ep. 333
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Andy Farrell is all but certain to be confirmed as Lions head coach tomorrow afternoon. Connacht coach John Muldoon provides an interesting insight into the province's relationship with the national team set-up. Munster's Musgrave Park has a new name. And the IRFU have confirmed an extension to a long-standing sponsorship arrangement.
Jan 10, 2024•4 min•Season 23Ep. 332
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan reaction continues to the announcement that Joey Carbery will leave Munster at the end of the season, Simon Zebo on a possible return to the Irish fold and tributes paid to JPR Williams following his death.
Jan 09, 2024•7 min•Season 23Ep. 331
On a stacked Rugby Daily this Monday, Richie McCormack brings you news of a double blow for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, with Mack Hansen and Jimmy O'Brien out of the Six Nations. We'll hear too from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins. The rumours are true - Joey Carbery is leaving Munster in the summer. And Jean Kleyn won't play again this season.
Jan 08, 2024•6 min•Season 23Ep. 329
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Owen Farrell's potential move to France. England head coach Steve Borthwick has his say on Farrell's decision to step back from England duty. The Clovers and Wolfhounds teams have been named ahead of the weekend's Celtic Challenge action. And veteran full-back Mike Brown has signed a new deal at Leicester.
Jan 05, 2024•5 min•Season 23Ep. 328
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of changes to the England coaching ticket ahead of the Six Nations. Terenure out-half Caolan Dooley speaks about his reaction to praise from Ronan O'Gara on social media after last year's AIL final. And Keith Wood offers his thoughts on Sam Prendergast and his international future.
Jan 04, 2024•4 min•Season 23Ep. 326
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you Toulon's reaction to a fine imposed over Cheslin Kolbe's move from Toulouse in 2021. Former Leinster player James Tracy offers his thoughts on Joe McCarthy's international future. And ex-Munster star Fiona Hayes reflects on the incident which led to Oli Jager's injury in Munster's defeat to Connacht on New Year's Day.
Jan 03, 2024•5 min•Season 23Ep. 325
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Connacht. We discuss Munster’s mounting injury list, Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and there’s a much needed week off for Munster ahead of the return to European action. (0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Connacht game (31.26) Star of the Week (34.00) A brief lookahead to Toulon, and the importance of having a week off Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@...
Jan 03, 2024•21 min•Season 23Ep. 324
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction from the two New Year's Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship. Alan Quinlan offers his assessment of Munster's injury woes. And Billy Burns discusses his future Ireland hopes.
Jan 02, 2024•6 min•Season 23Ep. 323
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Leinster in Thomond Park. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, we discuss The Reds’ mounting injury list and we look ahad to the New Year’s Day clash with Connacht. 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 (5.00) Review of Munster v Leinster...
Dec 29, 2023•21 min•Season 23Ep. 322
On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Mack Hansen returns to offer Connacht a boost in Ulster clash, Brian O'Driscoll's player of the year awards and the rebuild begins in Australian rugby.
Dec 21, 2023•5 min•Season 23Ep. 321
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Graham Rowntree reacts to announcement of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, a busy festive schedule gets underway this week and Aidon Davis vows to come back from cancer treatment.
Dec 20, 2023•6 min•Season 23Ep. 319
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings confirmation of RG Snyman's move to Leinster. Joey Carbery could be off to France, with a number of potential suitors in the Top 14. Felipe Contepomi is Argentina's new head coach, and could it pave the way for a Wallabies return for Michael Cheika. There's injury news from Munster and Ulster ahead of the festive interpros. And Scottish rugby suffers a major blow with a key departure.
Dec 19, 2023•6 min•Season 23Ep. 317
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a poor performance against Exeter in the Champions Cup. Fiona and Alan pick their Star of the Week, and we look ahead to the massive St Stephen’s Day clash with Leinster in Limerick (0.30) Intro (5.00) Review of Munster v Exeter (22.50) Star of the Week (26.40) Leinster Preview (36.38) RG Snyman headed to Leinster? Joey Carbery headed to Bordeaux? The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, ...
Dec 19, 2023•21 min•Season 23Ep. 316
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new deal for Caelan Doris. The incredible sum being allegedly offered to RG Snyman by Leinster has been revealed, and we hear from Leo Cullen on the prospective deal. There's reaction following a mixed weekend for Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup, with Alan Quinlan giving his view on where things have gone wrong for Munster so far. There's good news for Connacht and Mack Hansen ahead of Friday's interpro....
Dec 18, 2023•8 min•Season 23Ep. 315
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a bumper week of Investec Champions Cup action. Leo Cullen has given his side of events regarding RG Snyman's potential move to Leinster. Samson Lee's been forced to quit rugby. And another experienced international is off to France.
Dec 15, 2023•12 min•Season 23Ep. 314
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you news of Andy Farrell's contract extension with the IRFU. The IRFU has also achieved its gender balance target on its Union Committee. Eddie Jones has been speaking about his return as Japan's head coach. Keith Wood has his say on Ulster's recent struggles. And a Welsh player has been forced to retire due to injury.
Dec 14, 2023•6 min•Season 23Ep. 313
