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Irish 7s rugby player & Meath footballer Vikki Wall chats to Aisling O'Reilly after Meath's exit from the All-Ireland Championship. OTB Breakfast, with thanks to Optimum Nutrition 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest from Paris, where Ireland's men's Sevens side have booked a quarter-final place. Hugo Keenan provides reaction to their final pool game at the Stade de France. Toulon finally respond to the Melvyn Jaminet racism case. And Northampton are given the chance of some revenge for their defeat at Croke Park.

Rugby Fans ! Listen to the latest episode of Inner Drive on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joe Molloy sits down with Irish athletics newest superstar Rhasidat Adeleke in episode 5 of 'Inner Drive.' Alongside her family and coaches, she tells the story of how her determination led her to the 2024 Olympics. Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz Insurance Ireland.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of a potential return to Soldier Field nine years on from Ireland's historic Windy City win. The club career of Melvyn Jaminet hangs in the balance. And a World Cup-winning Springbok has tested positive for a banned substance.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on the French players detained in Argentina, and Melvyn Jaminet. Willie Faloon's rung the changes for Ireland's World U20 Championship 3rd place contest with New Zealand tomorrow. And there's a coaching departure from Ulster ahead of pre-season.

Aisling O'Reilly spoke with soon-to-be Olympian, Stacey Flood who is currently in Tours in France with the Irish 7s team in preparation for their first game in the Olympics on Sunday, July 28th when they play Great Britain. Off the Ball To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on the scandals rocking French rugby. Melvyn Jaminet is subject of an investigation by the Paris prosecutor's office, and Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou remain detained in Mendoza. Leinster confirmed the worst-kept secret in rugby. And Ireland's fixtures for this year's WXV are revealed.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell has named his starting team to face South Africa in the second and final test of their series and Fiona Hayes gives her reaction.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Springboks team news ahead of Saturday's second test in Durban. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who claps back at Matt Williams' 6-2 criticism, plus Bongi Mbonambi hails the influence of Jerry Flannery. France's tour of South America has been mired in scandal, Richie has the latest on the pair arrested for alleged sexual assault. And we hear from Willie Faloon on a day when the rain helps Ireland into the semi-finals of the World U20 Rugby Championship.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names starting 15 for first South Africa Test, Rassie Erasmus looks speaks fondly of his time in Ireland and the U20s make it two from two with a late, late try.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Springboks team news ahead of Saturday's first test with Ireland. We hear from Boks' lock Eben Etzebeth on how he was 'targeted' by the Irish media, plus Rassie Erasmus talks about the influence on Ireland of his former deputy Jacques Nienaber. We hear too from Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell. Willie Faloon freshens things up for Ireland's second pool match at the World U20 Rugby Championship. And the draws are made for the Investec Champions Cup, and Challenge Cup pool stages.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details of the Ireland women's under-20 squad announced today. The Ireland men's under-20 team to play Italy tomorrow has been named. And former England international Billy Twelvetrees has retired.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the views of Garry Ringrose on the club season just gone, as he prepares to don the green of Ireland in the coming weeks. Rassie Erasmus has his say on the Ireland-South Africa rivalry - and on Simon Zebo's recent comments. And Siya Kolisi will remain as South Africa captain.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the tour of South Africa - we hear from Mike Catt on the Springboks' barbs and new boys Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast. The Boks have more injury worries ahead of that two-test series. Scott Barrett is the new All Blacks captain - Scott Robertson reveals why. The Ireland Sevens teams learn of their tough Olympic pools. And Toulon be shoppin'.

Rugby Fans! Listen to Irish international footballer Chloe Mustaki, as she sits down with Aisling O'Reilly in Episode 4 of Inner Drive to discuss how she overcame a cancer diagnosis at a young age and how that resilience led her to being part of Ireland's first ever Women's World Cup in Australia. Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz Ireland.

On our final episode of the season, Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the URC Semi Final, and Quinny and Fiona name their Star of the Season. (0.00) Intros, helloes (5.00) Comments (10.50) Munster v Glasgow Warriors review (20.36) Quinny discusses the comments he made about Peter O’Mahony in the build up to the game, and the reaction to them (29.34) Fiona and Quinny look back on the season overall (35.17) Star of the Season Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news for tomorrow's URC semi-finals. Munster decide to keep RG Snyman in reserve. Garry Ringrose makes his long-awaited Leinster return. And Willy Faloon names four uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the rapidly approaching World U20 Championship.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Alan Quinlan gives his verdict on what he thinks is going on with Peter O'Mahony and Munster, the IRFU say women's game is a "major priority" and Jimmy O'Brien looks primed and ready for South Africa.

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa in the autumn - who they'll be playing, and who's on the coaching staff. We hear from Leinster scrum coach Robin McBryde ahead of their URC semi-final away to the Bulls. Graham Rowntree gives his view of Munster's URC opponents, Glasgow. The Boks have plenty of injury concerns ahead of next month's tests with Ireland. And a Scotland hooker is pausing his international career to move to Japan.

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the win over the Ospreys, and to look ahead to the URC Semi Final with Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. (0.30) Ulster review (22.24) Star of the week (25.22) Ospreys Preview Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.