On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Leinster, Munster and Ulster's URC outings this weekend. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Tadhg Beirne. There's also the latest on the Emerging Ireland squad in South Africa, and Zac Ward discusses his switch from Sevens to 15s. Plus, Ronan O'Gara responds to the spat recounted in Jonathan Sexton's new book.
Oct 04, 2024•13 min•Season 24Ep. 368
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest in the trans-hemispherical war of words between Rieko Ioane and Jonathan Sexton. Connacht have named their team for tomorrow night's game away to the Scarlets, and we hear from Finlay Bealham and Dwayne Peel on that game. Plus, another Pumas international has found a new club.
Oct 03, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 367
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Emerging Ireland's 36-24 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein, and we get immediate reaction from head coach Simon Easterby. We check in with Linda Djougang ahead of Ireland's second WXV outing in Langley. Michael Cheika's received a ban from the RFU, and Leicester are not happy. And Agustin Creevy proves you're never too old for a change of scenery.
Oct 02, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 366
Rugby journalist Ali Donnelly joins Ger & Colm as they reflect on Ireland’s historic win over New Zealand in the WXV1 and discuss whether this quality of performance can be sustained long-term. Catch The Off The Ball 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. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball...
Oct 02, 2024•16 min•Season 24Ep. 365
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of that Emerging Ireland team to face the Pumas tomorrow. We hear from Munster defence coach Denis Leamy, who responds to Donnacha O'Callaghan's assessment that Munster should be embarrassed by their defeat to Zebre. There's injury news from Ulster and from Connacht as well today. Further rule changes could be on the way, if a group of high-profile French referees get their way. And Michael Cheika's in hot water with the RFU....
Oct 01, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 361
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to Zebre. (0.00) Intro, comments (9.30) Zebre 42-33 Munster review (32.20) Star of the week (34.26) Munster v Ospreys preview Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over...
Oct 01, 2024•20 min•Season 24Ep. 360
Following Ireland's 29-27 win against reigning world champions New Zealand at the WXV1 in Canada, co-captain Edel McMahon joined Eoin Sheahan on Monday's Off The Ball. Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster rugby. Never Stop Competing.
Sep 30, 2024•18 min•Season 24Ep. 359
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's incredible bonus point win over New Zealand in the WXV. We hear from Player of the Match Aoife Wafer, captain Edel McMahon, and head coach Scott Bemand. Jack Conan has been linked with linked with a potential move to France, and there's reaction to the news from Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber. RG Snyman is on target to make his Leinster debut. And Stade Français sack their head coach just 4 games into the new Top 14 seas...
Sep 30, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 358
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has a plethora of team news ahead of the weekend's URC action. We hear from John Hodnett, as Munster put their faith in Tony Butler for their Italian job. Kok is on familiar ground as Ulster begin their South African double-header. Finlay Bealham makes a timely return to Connacht action. And Simon Easterby's forced into yet another alteration to his Emerging Ireland squad.
Sep 27, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 357
25 years ago this month Munster beat the Ireland rugby team in a World Cup warm-up. Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan share their memories of the day. For more great rugby analysis across the season with BOD, ROG & Quinny become a member at offtheball.com/join Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. #NeverStopCompeting
Sep 27, 2024•33 min•Season 24Ep. 356
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of record-breaker Cian Healy, with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen leading the tributes. Felix Jones has been frozen out by England ahead of the autumn internationals. There are changes in the half-backs for both the All Blacks and Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe 2 And an ex-Connacht man has found a new club.
Sep 26, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 343
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of the Emerging Ireland tour, as we hear from backs coach Andrew Goodman for the first time. There's news of how you can watch those three fixtures in South Africa, and select AIL games too. Ulster add some front row cover ahead of their own URC mission to South Africa. France and Le Coq Sportif heading to court over unpaid debts. And the Wallabies are forced into a change in winger.
Sep 25, 2024•5 min•Season 24Ep. 342
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Marty Moore's retirement from rugby. Simon Easterby's been forced into some alterations to his Emerging Ireland squad that tours South Africa next month. There's good news for Leinster regarding incoming signing Jordie Barrett. Pete Wilkins has the latest on Santiago Cordero's fitness. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who's given his full backing to under-fire out-half Manie Libbok. And Sam Cane discusses his 100th All Blacks cap....
Sep 24, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 341
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster and Leinster. We hear from new Leinster coach Tyler Bleyendaal, as well as Jordan Larmour. Leinster sweat over the fitness of incoming All Blacks star Jordie Barrett. And mixed news for Emerging Ireland coach Simon Easterby.
Sep 23, 2024•6 min•Season 24Ep. 340
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney takes a look ahead to Leinster's URC opener against Edinburgh. There's also team news for the other three Irish provinces in action tomorrow, with Graham Rowntree speaking about Munster's greater squad depth this season.
Sep 20, 2024•4 min•Season 24Ep. 339
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has your first meaty slice of team news of the new URC season, and it could see Cian Healy reach an historic milestone for Leinster. Ulster have added a new tighthead to their ranks ahead of the new season. Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer assesses what's ahead in the WXV1. And there's team news from the All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas ahead of another busy Saturday in the Rugby Championship.
Sep 19, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 338
Ireland & Leinster star Aoife Wafer joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss her return from injury as well as delve into her journey to becoming one of the best players in the country! Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Sep 19, 2024•29 min•Season 24Ep. 337
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Emerging Ireland squad that will tour South Africa next month. We hear from its head coach Simon Easterby on Zac Ward, Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast. It's a doubly good day for Ulster's Harry Sheridan. Joey Carbery's injury fears confirmed. And Rassie Eramus' rebuke for injured Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mgomezulu.
Sep 18, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 336
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an interim appointment as Ireland head coach. Scott Bemand has included four uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the WXV1. An Ulster stalwart fends off French interest to sign a new contract, but injuries are mounting up at the province. And Tadhg Beirne is officially the Munster captain.
Sep 17, 2024•4 min•Season 24Ep. 335
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster ahead of their URC season-opener with Connacht, which includes very welcome news regarding Jean Kleyn. We hear from Jack Conan and Robin McBryde as Leinster gear up for a trip to Edinburgh. There's a new captain at Connacht. Joey Carbery's injury nightmare follows him to France. And the latest on the arrest of Racing winger Vinaya Habosi.
Sep 16, 2024•5 min•Season 24Ep. 334
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland women's camp ahead of tomorrow's 150th anniversary test with the Wallaroos - we hear from Enya Breen, Hugh Hogan and Scott Bemand. The URC reacts to talk it could merge with Premiership Rugby We hear from new Leinster captain Caelan Doris. And an Ireland Sevens star is given his first start for Ulster.
Sep 13, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 333
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has mixed news on the injury front for Leinster, with the start of the URC season just over a week away. The Springboks have opted to rest a host of front line players for their Rugby Championship trip to Argentina. We hear from Fiona Hayes ahead of Ireland's one-off test with Australia, and how they can compete with the WXV big guns. A former Leinster flanker has secured a move to the Premiership. And Scottish Rugby has a new CEO....
Sep 11, 2024•4 min•Season 24Ep. 332
Munster & UL Bohs head coach Fiona Hayes joined Off The Ball Breakfast as Ireland prepare for a test against Australia in Belfast this weekend before heading to Canada to take on the world's best in WXV1. Catch The Off The Ball 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. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball...
Sep 11, 2024•13 min•Season 24Ep. 331
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok receiving a doping ban. Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa has been confirmed. Michael Cheika has his say on the future of the Wallabies. Hugo Auradou returns to training with Pau, despite the charges he faces in Argentina. And RFU to lay off staff despite £100m Twickenham deal.
Sep 09, 2024•5 min•Season 24Ep. 326
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the new English rugby partnership, and we hear from Performance Director Conor O'Shea. Eimear Considine outlines her route back to the Ireland squad. Plus the French players accused of rape in Argentina are allowed home.
Sep 04, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 325
Ireland and Munster fullback Eimear Considine joined Eoin Sheahan as she recovered from her ACL injury to make it back into the Ireland squad for their upcoming WXV1 campaign. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting
Sep 03, 2024•17 min•Season 24Ep. 324
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a SA Rugby apology to their counterparts from New Zealand. We hear from Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, and Cliodhna Moloney, as Ireland gather ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and the WXV1. Plus, good news aplenty on the injury front for Munster as the new season draws nearer.
Sep 02, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 323
Anna Caplice joins Adrian and Colm to discuss the recent Interprovincial games and Scott Bemand's 35-player squad for Ireland's test against Australia and the WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Off the Ball Breakfast
Aug 30, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 322
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland women's squad named ahead of their one-off test with Australia, and their WXV1 campaign. We hear from Scott Robertson, and his reasons for recalling former All Blacks captain Sam Cane. And Connacht's Santiago Cordero will start in a reshuffled Pumas side for their meeting with the Wallabies.
Aug 29, 2024•4 min•Season 24Ep. 321
Rugby Fans! Listen the sixth episode of Off the Ball's Inner Drive series with Allianz, as Paralympic gold medalist Ellen Keane reflects on the highs and lows of her swimming career as she prepares for her final swims on the world stage. Inner Drive, with Allianz Insurance, proud sponsors of Paralympics Ireland.
Aug 28, 2024•45 min•Season 24Ep. 319
