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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 sponsorship deal for the upcoming Nations Championship is now in serious jeopardy. And Tana Umaga reveals the crucial advice he received early in his coaching career. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting === Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

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 Ireland during the Six Nations, Has Rieko Ioane failed to deliver since he arrived at Leinster? And the interesting idea being trialled this weekend in the English Prem... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting === Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

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 Bulls, and pay tribute to Niall Scannell who will be retiring at the end of the season.

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 Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault

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 share advice to any aspiring young rugby players. Rugby on off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 "serious blow" to the reputation of Georgia Rugby. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

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 outside noise. Ben Healy on the move. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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 in Belfast. Munster sign up an academy player. England name their W6Nations squad. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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 the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great. Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

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 provinces, and not just dominated by Leinster, And how Portugal came from a "black hole" to a first trophy in more than 20 years. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 fixture in Twickenham vs England on the 11th of April. Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

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 attacking evolution during the Six Nations, Should England break the Cheika emergency glass and bring in a new head coach 18 months out from the World Cup? And Scott Bemand's Ireland future decided ahead of the Women's Six Nations. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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

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 could the RFU call in emergency cover as England head coach, Matt Williams on the one glaring issue in rugby after the Six Nations, And a pair of ex-Munster coaches create history in the Rugby Europe Championship. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 & doube-try scorer Tommy O'Brien, England head coach Steve Borthwick & a disappointed Gregor Townsend... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 OffTheBall.com/join

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 in the Aviva Stadium in the Triple Crown decider. This weeks Saturday Panel is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the top of performance nutrition, trusted by the world's best athletes, and a growing partnership with the IRFU, Optimum Nutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

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 can snatch the title from the jaws of... well, not winning the title. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 for Jacob Stockdale, And why France-England may be tough on the eyes... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 look ahead to the final clash. Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank Of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting