Rugby On Off The Ball

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets you up to speed ahead of the weekend's World Cup warm-up fixtures. We hear from captain for the day Iain Henderson and head coach Andy Farrell on tomorrow's Italian examination, and Ireland's World Cup ambitions. Two former England underage players are in the Italy team that rocks up to the Aviva tomorrow. France hand out three new caps for their trip to Murrayfield. The Wallabies remain confident of beating the All Blacks, despite their woeful recent record - we hear from Samu Kerevi. Warren Gatland pays a glowing tribute to centurion Leigh Halfpenny And Cardiff has a new head coach.

Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Adrian & Johnny on Friday's #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side get their final Rugby World Cup preparations with a warm-up game against Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

Andy Farrell speaks to the assembled media ahead of Ireland's first warmup game against Italy.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Cian Tracey to discuss the Ireland team named for this weekend's pre-World Cup clash with Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Thursday's Off The Ball. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

South African journalist Craig Ray joins Shane & Dan on #OTBAM this morning to give insight into how Ireland's Pool B rivals South Africa are shaping up ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy ahead of Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up against Italy this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up with Italy. We hear from Paul O'Connell on how close Jean Kleyn was to sticking with Ireland, Jonathan Sexton, and the chance for players to impress. Kleyn is named in the Springboks XV this weekend, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber ahead of their trip to Buenos Aires. Ben Healy misses out on Scotland's latest test, despite a stellar debut. And there's a new look to the Wales team names to play England.

Irish legend Alan Quinlan relives the Battle of Bayonne in 2007 ahead of Ireland's RWC warmups with Italy & England. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they begin World Cup preparations in earnest. We hear from Eddie Jones and Ian Foster after their Bledisloe Cup exploits. Rassie Erasmus reveals when he nearly - and dramatically - walked out on the Springboks. Plus, the Ospreys are heading to London.

Matt Williams talks with OTB AM of the struggles of rugby union in Australia at the moment ahead of the Bledisloe Cup game. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by New Zealand journalist Gregor Paul to discuss the final weekend of this year's Rugby Championship. Between Eddie Jones' deflection tactics in his pre-match remarks, and the sorry state of New Zealand vs Australia games in recent years, there was plenty to talk about. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by Ireland's Mack Hansen on Wednesday's Off The Ball. Between the tattoo of Andy Farrell's face he has on his leg, cutting his hair, and the small matter of a Rugby World Cup later this year, there was plenty for Joe and Mack to get stuck into here. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan has news of Ben Healy's first start for Scotland, Eddie Jones experiments for New Zealand clash and Keith Wood picks his World best 15.

Irish & Munster all-time great Keith Wood takes on the task of choosing the best team in the world at the moment. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning to run through the 5 best tries scored from games in which he played. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball.

On Monday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you a look into Ireland's camp as preperations for the World Cup intensify, new innovations are announced for upcoming Summer Nations series and Dai Young leaves role at Cardiff.

John Duggan went down to Abbotstown to meet up with James Lowe, Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Beirne as they train ahead of the World Cup warm-ups and eventual final showcase in France, where they hope to go all the way and lift the Webb Ellis Cup! The Official Ireland Rugby World Cup 2023 Kit and new training range all with thanks Intersports Elverys - Official sports retailer partner to the IRFU - Supporting Irish Rugby

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of the shock international retirement of Ireland women's captain Nichola Fryday. We hear from Eddie Jones and Jacques Nienaber on their respective preparations for the World Cup. Plus, former Ireland coach Less Kiss has a new job in Super Rugby.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of the Lions tour schedule for 2025 - including a series first since 1989. Meath football star Vikki Wall could be heading for the Olympics. And Marcus Smith says 'non' to Racing 92.

James Tracy joins OTB AM to pick his front-row depth chart ahead of the World Cup, as well as react to Sexton's 3-match ban. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30 am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball.