Ireland rugby star Deirbhile Nic A Bháird joined Off The Ball Breakfast to talk about becoming a 'Tackle Your Feelings' ambassador, her long recovery spell following an ACL injury, and the encouraging signs from the Women in Green despite back-to-back defeats in the 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 FO...
Apr 03, 2024•18 min•Season 24Ep. 162
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.
Apr 02, 2024•6 min•Season 24Ep. 161
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•17 min•Season 24Ep. 160
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•6 min•Season 24Ep. 159
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 | #TheresMore...
Mar 28, 2024•18 min•Season 24Ep. 158
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 27, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 152
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•4 min•Season 24Ep. 151
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 preview Get in contact on Twitter @rugby...
Mar 26, 2024•22 min•Season 24Ep. 150
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 25, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 149
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•8 min•Season 24Ep. 148
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
Mar 22, 2024•22 min•Season 24Ep. 147
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Ireland's opening fixture in this year's Women's Six Nations - away to France. Mike Haley is to reach a century of Munster appearances tomorrow night, with Graham Rowntree making three changes to his side for the trip to Swansea. Fabien Galthié's facing a backlash after his comments regarding World Cup quarter-final referee Ben O'Keeffe. And another England international is packing their bags for France....
Mar 21, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 146
Ireland scrum half Molly Scuffil-McCabe joined Will O'Callaghan in studio as the Guinness Six Nations kicks of this weekend, with Scott Bemand's side travelling to Le Mans to take on the French in their backyard.
Mar 20, 2024•33 min•Season 24Ep. 142
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the refereeing appointments for the games involving Irish sides in the last-16 of the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup. Nigel Owens has his say on what is, and isn't, a red card offence. Owen Farrell discusses plans for next year's Lions tour, and social media abuse. And another Connacht stalwart has committed to the province.
Mar 20, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 145
A special episode of the Red 78 this week, as Ruairi O'Hagan, Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes sit down for an in-depth conversation with Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast to talk about the Reds' season, his coaching career and plenty more besides! 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 . Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauerme...
Mar 20, 2024•19 min•Season 24Ep. 144
Ireland and Munster back-row Dorothy Wall joined Joe Molloy on tonight's Off The Ball ahead of this weekend's Six Nations' opener with France in Le Mans. The flanker discussed how the culture has changed within the Ireland squad and why their goal is a top-three finish.
Mar 19, 2024•23 min•Season 24Ep. 129
On Tuesday's busy Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the plentiful news from Munster who have signed a replacement out-half for Joey Carbery, but could have already seen Oli Jager play his final game of the season. New Ulster interim head coach Richie Murphy has longer-term ambitions at the province, where he's been joined by a member of the Ireland coaching staff. Jacques Nienaber discusses Leinster's reported pursuit of a Wallbies prop. The Dupont Law is not much longer for this world. A...
Mar 19, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 143
Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty and second row Eimear Corri spoke to Stephen Kisbey-Green at the Abbottstown HPC prior to the start of the Six Nations this weekend.
Mar 18, 2024•15 min•Season 24Ep. 140
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland captain's run ahead of their Six Nations finale with Scotland. We hear from captain Peter O'Mahony, who spoke at the Aviva today. Andy Farrell jumps to the defence of under-fire Conor Murray, and has his say on the Antoine Frisch situation. Plus, could France be forced into a late change for their date with England.
Mar 15, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 141
On a bumper edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team to play Scotland on Super Saturday in the Six Nations. We hear from Andy Farrell, and his Scottish counterpart Gregor Townsend. There's interesting team news for France's game with England, which in a roundabout way brings good news for Munster. Warren Gatland addresses George North's retirement, and whether he tried to convince him to stay. Rassie Erasmus has been talking about his favourite subject... Ireland. And...
Mar 14, 2024•15 min•Season 24Ep. 131
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of the Ireland U20's must-win game with Scotland at Virgin Media Park. We also hear from Ireland backs coach Ian Keatley. Ulster have signed a South African winger from the Sharks, who continue to hand out contracts like Smarties. And George North confirms his international retirement.
Mar 13, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 130
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from a wounded Ireland camp. We hear from defence coach SImon Easterby, who also addresses the potential capping by France of Antoine Frisch. Munster have confirmed some big-name visitors for the autumn. England suffer an injury blow ahead of their final Six Nations outing with France. A Leinster lock is on his way to South Africa. And another Irishman joins the Springboks coaching staff.
Mar 12, 2024•6 min•Season 24Ep. 128
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack delivers the fallout from Saturday's Grand Slam heartbreak in Twickenham. Scotland make some minor alterations to their squad for this weekend's Six Nations decider at the Aviva. The latest on Antoine Frisch's call-up for France. Plus, Warren Gatland assesses Italy, with a wooden spoon staring him in the face.
Mar 11, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 122
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's crunch Six Nations game with England. We hear from England defence coach Felix Jones on what Steve Borthwick's side need to do to beat Ireland. Plus, Peter O'Mahony on the thorns carried by the Red Rose. Emmanuel Meafou's handed his France debut, as Fabien Galthié rings the changes for Cardiff. Connacht tie down a young back rower to a new deal. And Montpellier remain in the hunt for some big names this summe...
Mar 08, 2024•6 min•Season 24Ep. 117
Peter O'Mahony speaks to the media ahead of Ireland's fixture against England in Twickenham.
Mar 08, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 116
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland and England team news ahead of Saturday's crucial Six Nations clash at Twickenham. We hear from Andy Farrell and Steve Borthwick on the task at hand. Italy hand a debut to the son of a Wallabies legend. And Rugby Australia reveal a huge overspend on their doomed World Cup campaign.
Mar 07, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 109
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news from England ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham. We hear from Cian Healy on the threat posed by the Red Rose. Wales drop George North for Sunday's date with France. And Ulster's Bryn Cunningham talks about the pivotal moment for the province, as a trio of players commit their futures at the Kingspan Stadium.
Mar 06, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 108
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's Six Nations game at Twickenham. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty on the current injury situation, the threat posed by England, and the need for the scrum to perform. A Leinster lock looks set for a Premiership move. And Connacht tie down one of their starlets.
Mar 05, 2024•5 min•Season 24Ep. 107
Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over Zebre in Virgin Media Park. (0.30) Intro and comments (5.45) Fiona and Quinny look back at the win over Zebre (12.00) Mike Haley’s player of the match performance (17.50) RG Snyman (22.00) Munster’s academy players (24.00) Star of the week 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 off...
Mar 05, 2024•19 min•Season 24Ep. 106
On Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan the countdown to Ireland's Six Nations game against England this weekend has begun, one Italian flanker has been forced to retire at 28 and Dupont targets Olympic gold.
Mar 04, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 105
