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Ger Gilroy was joined by OTB's Aisling O'Reilly live from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome with news out of the Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. Ger was then joined on the phone by former Ireland international Fiona Hayes who spoke to us about the tragically departed Tom Tierney. A former Ireland international and Munster scrum-half, Tom memorably coached the Ireland women's team to Grand Slam success in 2015. As a player on that team, and now as a coach who has worked alongside Tierney, Fiona paid tribute to Tom after his most untimely passing. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a late change to the Ireland team to play Italy. Irish rugby is rocked by the sudden death of Tom Tierney. France and Scotland name their teams for Sunday, and all is still not rosy in the Welsh garden.

Adrian Barry & Colm Boohig were joined by Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan. 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, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM ahead of Italy v Ireland in the Six Nations. 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, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt and former Ireland captain Keith Wood joined Nathan Murphy to look ahead to the third round of games in the Six Nations this weekend.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland and Italy teams for Saturday's Six Nations date in Rome, and we hear from Andy Farrell. Warren Gatland makes sweeping changes for Wales, after peace breaks out in the principality. And could a senior Ireland international be off to France after the World Cup?

Retired rugby player James Tracy talks to Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward in studio to preview Ireland v Italy and analyse the team expected to play. 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, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy was joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. They discussed the maturing James Ryan ahead of captaining Ireland against Italy in Rome, Wales and England going ahead this weekend and Connacht's appointment of Pete Wilkins. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on the Wales - England situation. We hear from stand-in captain James Ryan and Mack Hansen ahead of Saturday's trip to Rome in the Six Nations. And a Connacht stalwart has extended his stay at the Sportsground.

Founder of React Rugby Derek McNamara talks to OTB’s Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about the stats behind Ireland’s Six Nations performances so far and what they can expect from Italy this weekend. 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, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

It was another win for the Munstermen, but against a mentally weakened Ospreys. Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have all the analysis on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a head coach appointment at Connacht. We hear from Ross Byrne and Dan Sheehan ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy. Warren Gatland gives his side of the contract impasse in Wales, and his hopes for Saturday. A couple of big names miss out on England's visit to Cardiff. And a big name joins Stuart Lancaster at Racing.

Ex-Connacht & Ireland international Alison Miller joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland head to Rome this weekend for their Six Nations clash with Italy. 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, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy was joined by BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones to discuss the ongoing issues dominating the Welsh Rugby landscape. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a refreshed Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations trip to Rome. Peter O'Mahony is the latest old stager to commit to club and country. And Jeremy Davidson has returned to coaching in France.

Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss the weekend's URC and looks ahead to the return of Six Nations action. 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, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Connacht and Leinster's respective outings in the URC. Dragons centre Jack Dixon speaks out on the uncertainty engulfing Welsh rugby. Alan Quinlan has his say on Munster's latest signing

Alan Quinlan broke down the squad he would send to the Rugby World Cup on current form. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Irish defence coach Simon Easterby on Tadhg Beirne's ankle injury. We also bring you news of Irish scrum-half Kathryn Dane, who has revealed she suffered a brain haemorrhage at team training three months ago. And we have team news ahead of Munster and Ulster's matches in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow.

Ex-Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to give his take on Ireland's front row depth as the Men in Green stay on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam. 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, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow