On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow night's test with the All Blacks. We hear from captain Caelan Doris on whether revenge is a motivator for tomorrow's game, and how his psychology degree influences his brand of leadership. Andy Farrell defends the deployment of his old guard, and young gun Jack Crowley. Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt hands a debut to their $5m man. Makazole Mapimpi makes frank World Cup admission. Tongan-b...
Nov 07, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 436
On this week's episode of the Red 78 with Alan Quinlan, Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan: (0.00) Intro and comments (4.00) Munster v All Blacks XV lookback (18.00) Head coach chat (27.20) Star of the week (29.00) Eimear Considine retires (31.40) Ireland v New Zealand 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 ...
Nov 07, 2024•21 min•Season 24Ep. 433
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets facetime with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, as he named his team for Friday's test with Ireland at the Aviva. We also hear from Andy Farrell, who is without Tadhg Furlong for Friday night, and perhaps longer. Steve Borthwick addresses the Danny Care/Eddie Jones controversy, and the criticism of his treatment of Marcus Smith. And a highly-rated France U20 international is focusing on making his professional name in New Zealand....
Nov 06, 2024•15 min•Season 24Ep. 432
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from both the Ireland and All Blacks camps ahead of Friday night's massive test at the Aviva. Joe McCarthy talks World Cup heartache, and a restructured New Zealand second row after some big name retirements. Jason Holland rules himself out of the running for the Munster job, and gives his insight to the threats posed by Ireland, and what Damian McKenzie brings to the party on Friday night. Eimear Considine Ryan has announced her r...
Nov 05, 2024•15 min•Season 24Ep. 428
On Monday's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on Bundee Aki's future. We hear from new Ireland attack coach Andrew Goodman ahead of Friday's test with the All Blacks, and there's injury news from both camps. Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The current Wallabies camp has leapt to the defence of Eddie Jones, following his portrayal in Danny Care's new book. Rocky Elsom has fled Ireland, as the Gardai intend to execute an internati...
Nov 04, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 424
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details on Jonathan Sexton's involvement with the Ireland squad ahead of next week's autumn opener with the All Blacks. Simon Easterby gives an insight into Sexton's impact on the current crop of no.10s, and on the Emerging Ireland cohort looking to win senior caps this month. Ronan O'Gara responds to stories linking him with the Munster vacancy. The All Blacks XV named to play Munster at Thomond Park contains five players with senior caps...
Nov 01, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 422
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster whose head of rugby operations Ian Costello provided the latest on their hunt for a Graham Rowntree replacement. Munster have also named their team to face that All Blacks XV at Thomond Park. We hear from Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby regarding their mini injury crisis at hooker, and how they've been inspired this week by the tales that inspired the movie 'Alive'. Scott Robertson has responded to Joe Marler's H...
Oct 31, 2024•14 min•Season 24Ep. 415
On this episode of the Red78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Graham Rowntree's departure as head coach, and to discuss who may take over. 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 to the Off The Ball app, or become ...
Oct 31, 2024•23 min•Season 24Ep. 414
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the storm whipped up by England prop Joe Marler's thoughts on the Haka. An All Blacks legend weighs in on Marler's opinion (and haircut). We have the latest from the All Blacks camp as their senior side prepare for England, and the All Blacks try-scorer parachuted into the XV squad that will play Munster. Rassie Erasmus discusses potentially coaching an international team other than South Africa. And David Campese gives his fr...
Oct 30, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 413
Following this morning's breaking news that Munster Rugby have parted company with Head Coach Graham Rowntree, club legend Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on the line to bring us his initial reaction. 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 29, 2024•51 min•Season 24Ep. 411
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that bombshell news of a change at the top for Munster. Connacht have tied their captain down with a new three year deal. France have named their third different captain of 2024. Toulouse secure the services of Ange Capuozzo with a new lengthy contract. Plus, we hear from All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan ahead of their Northern Hemisphere stretch, which includes that Friday night date with Ireland.
Oct 29, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 412
On a bumper Friday edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the stories linking Bundee Aki with a money-spinning move to France. Lynne Cantwell's capped an excellent month for her personally, with a new role at the IRFU. And there's team news from each of the four provinces ahead of their last URC outings before the international window. Plus, Leo Cullen discusses his potential new contract, and Jonathan Sexton perhaps working with Ireland.
Oct 25, 2024•17 min•Season 24Ep. 388
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the World Cup potentially heading to the Middle East. The Sharks have named a Springbok-laden side to play Munster in Durban on Saturday, with one surprising positional switch. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on the day that they announced a former player as their new Player Development Manager. Ulster's Marcus Rea talks ahead of their trip to Cardiff. And New Zealand look to have won a tug-o-war for one of France's hot...
Oct 24, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 387
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you through the Ireland squad named today for November's internationals, and we hear from the country's new captain - Caelan Doris. Could Jonathan Sexton be joining the Ireland coaching staff? Connacht lay out their 10-year Vision & Strategy document. The son of an ex-Ireland international is in the latest France squad, along with a certain Olympic gold medal winner. Ireland aren't the only team changing captain for November. And could the ...
Oct 23, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 386
On this week's episode of the Red78 on Off The Ball with Ruairi O'Hagan, and Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes, we discuss the defeat to the Stormers and look ahead to the clash with the Sharks. (0.00) Intro and comments (3.50) Stormers review (26.39) Star of the Week (28.03) Sharks preview Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78...
Oct 23, 2024•20 min•Season 24Ep. 385
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Women's World Cup fixtures announced, Jacques Nienaber clarifies comments on future, reaction to Leo Cullen's contract extension and who does James Treacy want in Ireland's squad for upcoming Autumn internationals?
Oct 22, 2024•7 min•Season 24Ep. 384
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update from Munster following their defeat to the DHL Stormers. Leinster's latest injury bulletin contains troubling news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman ahead of their game with the Emirates Lions at the Aviva. Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen also has some complimentary words for Leo Cullen's side. There's French interest in a Leinster out-half. And two uncapped players named in...
Oct 21, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 383
On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the official IRFU stance on the proposed 20-minute red card rule. Connacht and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow's URC interpro in Galway, and there's potentially worrying news for Andy Farrell. Munster make five changes for their Cape Town excursion. Ireland's women learn of their World Cup pool opponents. Could Eddie Jordan rescue London Irish? And Sene Naoupu earns a plum new job back in New Zealand....
Oct 18, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 382
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ulster team news ahead of their URC fixture with the Ospreys. We hear from assistant coach Dan Soper for the latest on their injured hookers, and Harry Sheridan on wanting to impress the Ireland staff. Eve Higgins speaks to Off The Ball ahead of this evening's Women's World Cup draw. And another Welsh stalwart decides to call time on their international career.
Oct 17, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 381
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' defeat to Leinster in Croke Park, and to look ahead to Saturday's clash with the Stormers. (0.00) Intro and comments (4.57) Leinster v Munster review (26.36) Munster incorrectly down to 14 (35.40) Star of the Week (39.57) Stormers preview Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRe...
Oct 17, 2024•20 min•Season 24Ep. 380
Ireland rugby star, in both the 7s & 15s format, Eve Higgins, joined Ger & Colm on the line this morning to discuss her experience at Paris 2024 in the 7s tournament, as well as as a successful WXV1 campaign over the passed few weeks! 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 acros...
Oct 17, 2024•19 min•Season 24Ep. 378
Adrian Barry sits down with Annalise Murphy for Episode 7 of Inner Drive with Allianz Insurance. Proud sponsors of Team Ireland #StopTheDrop
Oct 17, 2024•38 min•Season 24Ep. 379
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Munster camp ahead of their back-to-back URC fixtures in South Africa. We hear from attack coach Mike Prendergast on the areas that need improvement after last week's Croke Park defeat, and the glowing comparison with a legend of the game for Ben O'Connor. All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson addresses Jonathan Sexton's Rieko Ioane quotes, as he suffers a trio of back row withdrawals. And Steve Borthwick breaks his sile...
Oct 16, 2024•14 min•Season 24Ep. 377
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Ulster and Connacht following Saturday's meeting of the sides in Belfast. We hear from Ulster assistant Dan Soper and Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins. Rocky Elsom has responded to the international warrant for his arrest. Three legends to be inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall Of Fame. We hear from Joey Carbery, Caelan Doris and Jacob Stockdale from today's launch of the Investec Champions Cup season in C...
Oct 15, 2024•12 min•Season 24Ep. 376
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the injury update following Leinster's bruising win over Munster at Croke Park, and it confirms Andy Farrell's worst fears. French rugby bosses have strongly condemned the proposed trial of the 20-minute red card. Richard Wigglesworth gets a promotion within the England camp. And Ireland learn of their seeding for Thursday's Women's World Cup draw.
Oct 14, 2024•8 min•Season 24Ep. 375
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news ahead of a mammoth day of interpro action in the URC, and it brings bad news for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. An international arrest warrant has been issued for Heineken Cup-winner with Leinster, Rocky Elsom. And Ireland are to face new opposition next year.
Oct 11, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 374
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Ireland's final outing in WXV1. We hear from Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's huge interpro at Croke Park, and the figure Leinster could pocket from it. Richie talks to Simon Easterby and James Culhane after an impressive Emerging Ireland trip to Bloemfontein. And Premiership bosses pour cold water on URC merger talk, as Wasps angle for a way back into the English game.
Oct 10, 2024•9 min•Season 24Ep. 373
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster ahead of their huge inter-pro with Leinster at Croke Park. We hear from their head coach Graham Rowntree and Tom Farrell. Simon Easterby's revealed his Emerging Ireland team for the final game of the South African tour. Scott Bemand's been forced into a slight alteration to his Ireland squad ahead of their last WXV1 outing. Scott Robertson provides an update on the Leinster-bound Jordie Barrrett. World Rugby is putting...
Oct 08, 2024•11 min•Season 24Ep. 371
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys at a wet and windy Virgin Media Park, and to look ahead to the challenge of facing Leinster in Croke Park. (0.00) Intro and listeners' comments (8.30) Munster 23-0 Ospreys review (20.08) Star of the Week (22.35) Leinster preview Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #...
Oct 08, 2024•16 min•Season 24Ep. 370
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from the Leinster camp ahead of this season's first outing at Croke Park. James Lowe describes the 'mutual hate' between Leinster and Munster players, and Robin McBryde reacts to the Ronan Kelleher injury news. We hear from head coach Simon Easterby and flanker Cormac Izuchukwu ahead of the final game of the Emerging Ireland trip to South Africa. Dearbhaile Nic A Bháird discusses her long road back to the Ireland women's team. Players sele...
Oct 07, 2024•10 min•Season 24Ep. 369
