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RUGBY DAILY: Super Saturday of Six Nations in store, France's Jegou cited and England to keep faith with Borthwick?
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news of Six Nations and the URC as a super Saturday awaits. Ireland ramp up preparations for a huge Six Nations clash with Scotland in Dublin, as the Championship and…
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Rugby Daily | Ireland update for Scots showdown, Borthwick's head coach blind spots
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, squad updates from the Ireland and Scotland camps ahead of their Triple Crown showdown in Dublin. The pressure mounts on England head coach Steve…
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Rugby Daily | But are Scotland arrogant, *really*? Ireland's attacking evolution, explained
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Darcy Graham's strong comments prompt the age-old question: are Scotland arrogant? Steve Borthwick's surprise England team for a massive game against…
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Schools Cup Final Preview: "Nerves might be easier for Blackrock" | The Battle of the 9's and 10's
This Tuesday, St. Marys will take on Blackrock in the Bank of Ireland Leinster Senior schools cup final and to preview this Dara was joined by former Munster and Leicester back and Newbridge coach, Johne Murphy as they…
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Rugby Daily | Ireland big guns to return for Scotland clash, France injury blow ahead of England visit
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland set to bring back the big guns for the Six Nations showdown with Scotland, Why Brian O'Driscoll feels the Wales game was an opportunity missed…
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Rugby Daily | Six Nations final round bumper preview!
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. It's a bumper preview for the final round of the Six Nations tomorrow. We'll hear from the Ireland camp, as well as a number of OTB regulars, as Andy Farrell's side…
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IRELAND WIN THE TRIPLE CROWN | What's next for Farrell's men? | The Saturday Panel | OFF THE BALL
John Duggan is joined in studio by former Ireland Internationals Kevin McLaughlin and Alison Miller as well as Former Ireland International Mike Sherry on the line from the Aviva Stadium to react to Ireland vs Scotland…
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The Sunday Paper Review: The greatest Six Nations of all time? | OFF THE BALL
Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey & Hugh Farrelly for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is with Optimum Nutrition. #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby SUBSCRIBE at…
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Rugby Daily | Six Nations SUPER SATURDAY REACTION | Andy Farrell, Steve Borthwick & much more
Welcome to a special Six Nations weekend Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton. It's a bumper review of the final round of the Six Nations reaction. We'll hear from the Ireland camp, including head coach Andy Farrell…
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Rugby Daily | Farrell pushes IRFU contract talks, Matt Williams on biggest problem in rugby
Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the full reaction to Ireland's massive Six Nations win over Scotland at the weekend. Is Steve Borthwick safe after a defiant display against France, or…
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Settle In: Gonzalo Saenz on the founding and aims of the Dublin Dogos
Susanna Mollen is joined in studio by Gonzalo Saenz of the Dublin Dogos to discuss how the club was founded and what their mission is. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guiness 0.0
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Rugby Daily | New contracts but no news on Lowe, should England spring for Cheika?
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, new central contracts for four Ireland players - but the future of one key internationals remains up in the air. Gerry Thornley on Ireland's…
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SIX NATIONS PREVIEW | BEMAND, ERIN KING, BEIBHINN PARSONS, EVE HIGGINS & STACEY FLOOD | OTB Rugby
OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton spoke with Ireland head coach Scott Bemand, captain Erin King, & players Eve Higgins, Beibhinn Parsons & Stacey Flood at the Six Nations squad announcement. The team builds towards the opening…
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Rugby Daily | BOD on "more representative" Ireland, Portugal go from "black hole" to European glory
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the Ireland squad is named for the upcoming Women's Six Nations campaign. Why it's so much better for the Ireland squad to be represented by the four…
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Word On The Street | Ep.44 | "I just love drop goals!" | Moments v Trophies | Irish winning mentality | OTB
Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about…
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RUGBY DAILY: Stockdale gets his go at 13, the return of a Leinster Lion, and Munster sign up a bright young star
On Friday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the URC, the international game and the women's game. Hugo Keenan returns for Leinster. Alex Usanov makes his first start. Connacht and Ulster set to clash…
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RUGBY DAILY: 'When times are tough, we stick together... ' | Sheehan on the 6N experience | Munster's abject South African display
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from Leinster, Munster and Scotland. Porter and Baird back in injury boost. Munster's awful showing against the Sharks. Dan Sheehan on bouncing back amidst…
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Back Seat Pundits: Former Ireland and Lions legend David Wallace on Ireland's Six Nations Performance
In our latest instalment of Back Seat Pundits, Rachel Sheehan was joined by former Munster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions player, David Wallace, to discuss Ireland's performance in the 2026 Six Nations. Back…
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BANK OF IRELAND SCHOOL'S CUP | Advice for young players | Cup memories | Off The Ball
Gary Ringrose, Jack Conan and Jack Boyle sit down and chat to Susanna Mollen and Dara Smith Naughton about the Bank of Ireland School's cup. The Leinster rugby stars reminisce on their days of school cup rugby and…
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Rugby Daily | Munster reeling from Durban demolition, doping scandal rocks Georgia
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, how Munster are regrouping following their Durban demolition, St Mary's claim their first Senior Cup since 2002, And a doping scandal that has dealt a…
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The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster devoured by Sharks | Ep. 151
Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to dicssus Munster’s big defeat away to the Sharks. They discuss where the Reds go from here, look ahead to the clash with the…
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Rugby Daily | Hansen hits out at media, has Ioane been a letdown at Leinster?
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Jack Carty reveals why he's decided to call time on his career at the end of the season, Mack Hansen hits out at the "explosion of negativity" towards…
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Rugby Daily | Staff cuts at Munster, Nations Champ sponsorship deal under threat
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, possible redundancies and a major slump in form both hang over Munster midway through their stint in South Africa in the URC, The title…
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RUGBY DAILY: Connacht upturn continues, Ireland target an Aussie front row to boost their options and TNT fallout
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from the world of rugby, including Ireland's attempt to prise a young front row from Down Under. Quinlan on Connacht upturn. Parling apology. South Africa…
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RUGBY DAILY | "Devastating for us and I think for him" | Jacques Nienaber on RG Snyman's injury
Welcome along to Tuesday’s Rugby Daily, I’m Susanna Mollen. Coming up today we’ve got news from the Leinster camp as they prepare for their Round of 16 clash with Edinburgh in the Champions Cup on Easter Sunday. The…
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The Red 78 Unlocked | Improved Munster fall short against the Bulls | Ep. 152
On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Ruairi O'Hagan join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the improved performance and two bonus points picked up in the defeat to the Bulls in…
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Rugby Daily | Keenan's 6N FOMO, sharpshooter Sam back for Connacht
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll hear more from the Leinster camp ahead of another Champions Cup knockout berth getting underway this weekend, Hugo Keenan's intense FOMO during…
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Rugby Daily | How to fix Crowley's place kicks, the Super Rugby debut dividing Australia
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the details for the Irish province in European action, The world class kicking coach who helped the greats of the game refine their kicking style, And…
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Rugby Daily | Fergus Slattery RIP, Dobson on Nienaber: "Appreciate what you've got"
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Irish rugby mourns the passing of legendary back-rower Fergus Slattery at the age of 77, John Dobson sends out a warning to critics of Leinster coach…
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Rugby Daily | Leinster's "arrogance" behind Edinburgh scare, Munster dumped out of Challenge Cup
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Brent Pope on why he feels "arrogance" led to Leinster giving Edinburgh three intercept tries in their Champions Cup quarter-final, A first-half…
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LINDA DJOUGANG: "There's more to me than just a rugby player" | W6N Exclusive
Just 4 days now till the Guinness Women's Six Nations kicks off, with Ireland starting their campaign against the World Champions in a nearly sold out Twickenham Stadium. Gathering for their first day of camp last…
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Rugby Daily | WANTED: Messiah for Munster, Irish-qualified prop says no to Ulster
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up later, Andy Dunne's suggestion for the type of figure that could save Munster, A highly sought-after Irish-qualified prop slips the Ulster net, And…
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The Red 78 | Munster crash out against Exeter | Ep. 153
Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster’s Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Exeter Chiefs, and to ponder the question - where do Munster go from here?…
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BRITTANY HOGAN: "I'm so proud of myself" | Sharing her story & a move to the PWR
𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 video 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦. Just 3 days now till the Guinness Women's Six Nations kicks off, with Ireland starting their campaign against the World Champions in a nearly sold out…
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INSIDE THE IRELAND CAMP | Why Ireland can beat England this weekend! | FOGARTY, HIGGINS & LANE
Dara Smith-Naughton was in Abbotstown for Ireland’s final preparations ahead of the start of the Six Nations this weekend, with a massive opening day against England in Twickenham. He spoke with scrum coach Denis…
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PHILIP DOYLE: The journey to 2013 Grand Slam, *that* nightmare train to Pau, can Ireland reel in England again?
With the 2026 Women's Six Nations kicking off this weekend, Cameron Hill spoke to former Ireland head coach Philip Doyle, who was at the helm for Ireland's one and only Grand Slam in 2013, as well as their push to the…
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Rugby Daily | Thornley on Munstershambles, Ireland team named for Twickenham showdown
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland team is named for their Women's Six Nations curtain raiser away to England, Gerry Thornley on the steady decline of Munster, and…
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IRELAND TEAM ANNOUNCED! | Wafer, King & Wall are back 💥 | SCOTT BEMAND
OTB's Susanna Mollen sits down with Ireland head coach, Scott Bemand, moments after the team was announced for Ireland's first Women's Six Nations fixture against England on Saturday! From injuries to players to keep…
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WOMEN'S SIX NATIONS PREVIEW | 'Meeting fire with fire' | Ireland team news | Hannah O'Connor & Susanna Mollen | OFF THE BALL
Former Leinster player Hannah O'Connor and OTB's own Susanna Mollen join us on the line to discuss the beginning of the Women's Six Nations this weekend. Ireland's first match will be against England on Saturday at…
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Rugby Daily | Can Ireland stun England at Twickenham? All you need to know ahead of Champions Cup QFs
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, a final look ahead to Ireland's massive Six Nations opener against England, And all you need to know ahead of the Irish provinces going in European…
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THE SIX NATIONS SHOW | ‘People will feel England are vulnerable!’ | MAGGIE ALPHONSI & FIONA HAYES
England legend Maggie Alphonsi and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes join Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to the start of the Six Nations tomorrow, with a record crowd set to play host to Ireland in Twickenham! The Six Nations…
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RUGBY DAILY: Hugo Keenan back to his best, the Scott Penny impact and are Ireland closing the gap on England?
On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from both the domestic and international game. Leo Cullen speaks to Cameron Hill about the tough test that Sale gave Leinster. Dan Sheehan on the impact of the…
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Rugby Daily | Double injury blow for Leinster ahead of Ulster showdown, Andy Dunne's Dupont hot take...
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, how Hugo Keenan's sensational return from injury is driving Leinster's impressive start to the "business end" of the season, Ireland gear up for…
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Rugby Daily | Munster close in on Prendergast replacement, but another may be out the door...
A warning that today's episode contains references to eating disorders Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster may have found their replacement for Mike Prendergast, but…
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ANNA CAPLICE: ‘We’re a bit greedy with this Ireland side!’ | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY
Former Ireland and Munster number 8 Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Wednesday Night Rugby, as Ireland prepare to host Italy in round 2 of the Six Nations in the Dexcom in Galway. Wednesday Night Rugby…
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Rugby Daily | Munster rocked by response to Randle appointment, Ireland team named for Italy clash
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the fallout from Munster's appointment of Roger Randle as their attack coach, Ireland name their team for a Women's Six Nations clash with Italy in…
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Rugby Daily | McMillan on "outstanding human being" Randle, *too* much change for Leinster?
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Clayton McMillan defends the appointment of new Munster attack coach Roger Randle, Is too much change a bad thing for the Leinster team? Brian O'Driscoll…
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THE SIX NATIONS SHOW | Relationship with Aoife Wafer | Eating disorders and body positivity| SILVIA TURANI
Italian prop Silvia Turani, who is starting on the bench against Ireland in Galway tomorrow, joins Eoin Sheahan for this week’s Six Nations Show to talk through her incredible rugby story! The Six Nations Show on Off…
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Ireland dominate in Galway | "It was an amazing homecoming for her!" - Grace Davitt | Women's Six Nations
OTB's Susanna Mollen and former Ireland international Grace Davitt report back from Galway where Ireland beat Italy 57 points to 20 in their first win of this year's Six Nations championship. 9 tries from the girls in…
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"We really saw what they could do..." | Alan Quinlan & Susanna Mollen: Ireland HAMMER Italy, Munster recover with win in Treviso & Leinster beat Ulster | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig are joined in studio by former Ireland International Alan Quinlan as well as OTB's own Susanna Mollen to talk all things Rugby after a packed week of Men's and Women's matches. Firstly, the…
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