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RUGBY DAILY | IRE 46-19 AUS: Andy Farrell & Joe Schmidt react | Conan & Prendergast on back-row
16/11/2025 Duration: 11minWelcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Dara Smith-Naughton.Coming up, we'll hear from Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt following last night's clash between Ireland & Australia at the Aviva Stadium.Two prominent Irish back-rows speak about the competition in their positions at the moment...And Andy Dunne has his say on the Ireland out-half debate.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Back Seat Pundits | James Tracy on Ireland's lineout problems, the selection process and their chances against Australia and South Africa
14/11/2025 Duration: 21minIn episode two of 'Back Seat Pundits' James Tracy joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled to the Aviva stadium to discuss the issue with Ireland's lineout, Andy Farrell's selection process and his score predictions against Australia and South Africa. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault
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Rugby Daily | Could the Wallabies beat Ireland? Ireland forward makes long-awaited return
14/11/2025 Duration: 14minWelcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear from Caelan Doris and Joe Schmidt ahead of Ireland vs Australia at the Aviva Stadium.A key Ireland forward makes her long-awaited return from injury this weekend,And still looking for a full rundown of the rugby action on offer this weekend? I've got you covered.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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SETTLE IN: Moving from Ukraine | Leinster & dealing with the war as a family | IVAN SOROKA
14/11/2025 Duration: 43minLeinster front rower Ivan Soroka joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's Settle In, reflecting on his upbringing in Ukraine, moving to Dublin and playing for Leinster, and how the war has affected him and his family.Settle In on Off The Ball with Guinness 0.0.
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Rugby Daily | Ireland team named for Wallabies clash, Rassie's big gamble...
13/11/2025 Duration: 12minWelcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Ireland team is out for the Australia game, and there is a return of the Mack - that's a line you won't have heard loads today.Could the Wallabies stun Andy Farrell's side at the weekend? It's happened before, warns Gerry Thornley.And Rassie Erasmus takes a gamble with his team selection against Italy...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Rugby Daily | Are Ireland even *close* to the Springboks? De Jager out for Dublin clash
12/11/2025 Duration: 10minWelcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Ireland coaching ticket admit their attack needs to be better this November.Brian O'Driscoll feels Ireland can't be compared to South Africa right now,And the Springboks will have to do without a key forward when they come to Dublin in a week's time...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Rugby Daily | Ringrose & van der Flier in fitness race for Aus, do Ireland lack lineout specialist?
11/11/2025 Duration: 11minWelcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, an update from Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's visit of Australia to Dublin,After an impressive summer and Rugby Championship showing, what's gone wrong for the Wallabies this November?And Cullie Tucker leaves Connacht after a decade with the province, as the Ireland under-20s plan for the future.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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RUGBY DAILY | 'It is South Africa's world and we are all just living in it... ' | Ireland suffer an injury blow but there is the return of the Mack
10/11/2025 Duration: 12minWelcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen.Coming up today, we hear from the OTB Breakfast crew on the Ireland performance against Japan.There is an injury blow, but is Mack Hansen back in the fold?Steve Tandy's Wales pumped by Argentina.And England continue their winning run.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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RUGBY DAILY: "We need to get over ourselves" | Ireland Unconvincing Win Against Japan | Andy Farrell, Caelan Doris, Tom Farrell & Nick Timoney!
08/11/2025 Duration: 08minIt's a very special Saturday edition of Rugby Daily for you, as Susanna Mollen reports back from the Aviva Stadium where Ireland have just beaten Japan 41 - 10 in their first home game of the Quilter Nations series. Andy Farrell doesn't hide his disappointment in the team's performance and Caelan Doris reflects on his first 80 minutes back after a lengthy shoulder injury! But the story of the day was Munster's Tom Farrell who, at 32 years of age, became the oldest back to make his Ireland debut. Despite a mixed bag for Ireland, it's all smiles for this Farrell, who breathes a sigh of relief as he finally achieves his life-long dream. #Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Rugby Daily | Doris opens up on Lions heartbreak, Rassie brought Galthié into Munster camp
07/11/2025 Duration: 12minWelcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, we hear from Ireland captain Caelan Doris ahead of tomorrow's clash with Japan.The reaction to Munster's Tom Farrell makes a first international appearance at centre,Rassie Erasmus pours cold water on the tetchy buildup to South Africa against France,And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Back Seat Pundits | Devin Toner on retirement, facing the All Blacks & looking ahead to Ireland vs Japan
07/11/2025 Duration: 22minColm Boohig was joined by former Irish Rugby player Devin Toner as they travel to places with memories of his career in Irish rugby as they dissect Irelands loss to New Zealand and preview they're upcoming clash with Japan. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault
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Rugby Daily | Farrell and Doris make Ireland team, is rugby safer with lower tackle height?
06/11/2025 Duration: 11minWelcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Andy Farrell names a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's clash with Eddie Jones' Japan.Has the increase in open-play kicking detracted from rugby as a spectacle?And the IRFU publishes its finding on whether the reduced legal tackle height has made the game safer.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Rugby Daily | Beirne gets red card ripped up, BOD on Ireland's lack of attack
05/11/2025 Duration: 11minWelcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Tadhg Beirne is cleared to play for Ireland in this weekend's Autumn test with Japan.Brian O'Driscoll outlines the problems in the Irish attack, and where there might be opportunities in recent law changes,And James Tracy issues a "hold your horses" call on those with fears over the Irish lineout.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Rugby Daily | Nervy wait for Beirne's red card, is Ireland's age issue overblown?
04/11/2025 Duration: 11minWelcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the latest from the Ireland camp, with a nervy wait for Tadhg Beirne as he appeals his red card against the All Blacks.The thoughts of Andy Dunne and Gerry Thornley on the 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field,And the gloriously petty shadow-boxing between France and South Africa ahead of their clash at the Stade de France on Saturday.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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RUGBY DAILY | Ireland injury doubt for Japan, not time to panic just yet, Schmidt hits out at the English and O'Gara isn't happy with Top 14 rescheduling
03/11/2025 Duration: 17minWelcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up on a bumper pod, Beauden Barrett defends Tadhg Beirne.Joe Schmidt hits out at English conduct.And an Ulsterman signs for the Red Bulls.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: "They had nothing in the tank an hour in" | Ireland v NZ Reaction | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
03/11/2025 Duration: 44minGer Gilroy is joined by Arthur O'Dea and Alan Quinlan to review the weekend and bring you the performance rankings from the world of sport following Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago, the League of Ireland Premier Division final day and Martin O'Neill's first final since 2010 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
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UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘IRE vs NZ was a hard watch…’ | OFF THE BALL
02/11/2025 Duration: 15minHere is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Hush Farrelly & Sarah O’Donovan, reflecting on Ireland’s disappointing defeat to New Zealand in Chicago…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
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Rugby Daily | IRELAND-NZ BUMPER PREVIEW, Ireland star calls time on int'l career
31/10/2025 Duration: 13minWelcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up on a bumper pod, your big preview of Ireland's clash with the All Blacks tomorrow,There are changes a'coming in the Energia All-Ireland League next season,And all the team news you need to know from the big internationals this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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Rugby Daily | Teams out for Ireland-NZ, huge injury blow for Ireland women's team
30/10/2025 Duration: 11minWelcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland's massive clash with New Zealand at Soldier Field.All Blacks legends Conrad Smith and Ben Smith take us behind the curtain of the side that won back-to-back World Cups.And a huge injury blow for the Ireland women's team, with a key player out for the rest of the season.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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WOTS | Ep. 24: "Spite can be incredibly powerful" | Crowley vs Prendergast | Sporting Rivalries
30/10/2025 Duration: 34minIt's match-week for the Irish Rugby team in Chicago and Jack Crowley will start in that number 10 jersey, another twist in the rivalry between himself and Sam Prendergast... The WOTS team got busy chatting to the public about their favourite sporting rivalries, whether it's healthy competition, and where does the line lie? Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us at 087 9 180 180.