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Rugby Daily | But are Scotland arrogant, *really*? Ireland's attacking evolution, explained

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Darcy Graham's strong comments prompt the age-old question: are Scotland arrogant?Ste...

Schools Cup Final Preview: "Nerves might be easier for Blackrock" | The Battle of the 9's and 10's

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Rugby Daily | Ireland update for Scots showdown, Borthwick's head coach blind spots

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

RUGBY DAILY: Super Saturday of Six Nations in store, France's Jegou cited and England to keep faith with Borthwick?

09 Mar 2026

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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 Si...

THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘People were mixing up rebuilding with decline!’ | Ireland surpass brave Welsh passion

07 Mar 2026

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Former Ireland internationals Denis Hickie and Alison Miller as well as the Irish Daily Mail’s Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan for this week's Saturd...

Rugby Daily | Ireland-Wales bumper preview, Galthié hates the Murrayfield dressing room

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, all you need to know ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tonight.Brian O'Driscoll ...

BACK SEAT PUNDITS | Stephen Ferris on Ulster players in the Ireland squad | Do we have enough depth? | OFF THE BALL

06 Mar 2026

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In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Ulster and Ireland rugby player Stephen Ferris joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled around Dubli...

Rugby Daily | Farrell breaks silence on Saracens rumours, McCloskey as Ireland's Esterhuizen?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Ireland team is named for tomorrow's game against Wales - and head coach Andy...

Rugby Daily | Ireland and Wales team news, white smoke on All Blacks head coach

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the expected Ireland team to face Wales this Friday - yes, yes, you probab...

The Red 78 Unlocked | Rusty Munster see off Zebre | Ep. 150

04 Mar 2026

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Off the Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the Reds' win over Zebre, and to talk about Mike Pr...

Rugby Daily | Kelleher over Sheehan for Wales game? How Anthony Watson 'cheated' on a HIA

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the word from Ireland camp ahead of their Six Nation clash with Wales this Friday,Mike S...

RUGBY DAILY: Wales injury blows, should Ireland experiment against the Welsh? And Ben Youngs asks the question how safe is rugby?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news of injuries in the Six Nations, damage to the trophy and how safe is the game?Ireland ramp up pr...

Rugby Daily | Saracens shut down "disrespectful" Farrell reports, Izuchukwu ruled out for Ulster

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Saracens shut down reports that Andy Farrell is being lined up as their new director of ...

Ireland's U20 Superstars! | "He is a weapon" | Catch up with captain & coach | Six Nations

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish U20 rugby squad were front and centre today as they trained with the senior side in front of 5000 fans at the Aviva Stadium today. OTB's Sus...

Rugby Daily | Big injury blow for Ireland, "Andy Farrell to Saracens" gathering pace...

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, a major injury blow for Ireland ahead of the final two games of their Six Nations campa...

ERIN KING: Irish Captaincy | Horror knee injury | Grudge games against France & England

26 Feb 2026

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Erin King, Ireland women’s rugby captain and Women in Sport Week ambassador, speaking to OTB at the launch of Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Week,...

Rugby Daily | Terenure rocked by Spencer exit, BOD on Baloucoune's rugby brain

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll on why Rob Baloucoune offers far more than pure pace to Ireland.Teren...

Rugby Daily | Jones blames bullish Borthwick for Ireland thrashing, Aki set for Connacht return

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Irish provinces welcome back a number of players ahead of the return of t...

RUGBY DAILY: 'Let your actions do the talking... ' Williams on the England lip, Ireland injury update and France keep Grand Slam hopes on track

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson has brings you all the day's biggest rugby news.Ireland regroup in Dublin ahead of their Round 4 clash with Wale...

The Sunday Paper Review: Ireland shock England with record win at Twickenham | The genius of Clifford & Coaching Paul Mescal | OFF THE BALL

22 Feb 2026

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Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy, Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, and Brendan Hackett, sports psychologist and Head of Coach and Player...

Rugby Daily | ENGLAND 21-42 IRELAND: Andy Farrell, Stuart McCloskey, Tommy O'Brien & more react

21 Feb 2026

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Welcome to Saturday's Rugby Daily, with Dara Smith-Naughton, LIVE from London!In tonight's pod, all the Irish reaction from Twickenham.Andy Farrell &a...

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Ireland humble England in Twickenham | Will Connors & Brendan Fanning

21 Feb 2026

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John Duggan is joined in studio by Will Connors and Brendan Fanning for this week's Saturday Panel, while Andy Dunne dials in from Twickenham, as Irel...

Rugby Daily | IRELAND VS ENGLAND: All you need to know, Fiona Hayes explains Air Tadhg

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, all you need to know ahead of Ireland's trip to Twickenham tomorrow,Fiona Hayes ex...

TACKLING ONLINE RACISM: How the IRFU and other sporting bodies are dealing with online abuse | CIARAN O'CONNOR & JOHN SEBIRE | OFF THE BALL

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ciaran O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and John Sebire, Co-Founder of Signify, the company ...

BACK SEAT PUNDITS: "That is England's weakness..." | Gavin Duffy | The Drive to Dexcom Stadium

20 Feb 2026

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In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Connacht and Ireland fullback, Gavin Duffy, joined Susanna Mollen as they travelled to the new Dexcom St...

Rugby Daily | Ireland team to face England, have Ireland lost their identity?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Ireland team is named to face England, with Sam Prendergast axed from t...

ORLA RIORDAN & BARRY HENNESSY: ‘Young men aren’t seeking help until they’re at crisis point!’ | Eating disorders in men

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Producer of ‘Dying to get ripped’ Orla Riordan and former Limerick hurler Barry Hennessy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a look into how eating di...

Rugby Daily | Sexton's view on Crowley impact, All Blacks coach search reaches endgame

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Sexton runs the rule over Jack Crowley's impact off the bench against Italy,Wil...

Rugby Daily | Sexton on Crowley-Prendergast, England add key trio to starting team

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, we'll hear from the Ireland camp over in England ahead of this weekend's hug...

RUGBY DAILY: 'He is such a huge role model to all of those kids now... ' | Support for Edogbo amidst the racist abuse | Farrell claps back at 'keyboard warriors' | Welsh misery continues

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson, Ireland number 10 fallout, racist Edogbo abuse and more Welsh misery.The Ireland out-half debate intensifie...

BONUS RUGBY DAILY: "It's like the bosses son gets a job" | Live from the Aviva | Ireland vs Italy post-match reactions

14 Feb 2026

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A bonus Rugby Daily with our reporter Susanna Mollen who chimes in from the Aviva to bring you all of the latest post-match reaction. There's head coa...

THE SATURDAY PANEL: 'For me the Prendergast question is over!' | Ireland survive Italy scare

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Duggan is live for this week’s Saturday Panel, after Ireland’s second round Six Nations clash with Italy. He is joined in studio by Grand Sla...

COBH PIRATES RFC: ‘A truly inspirational day’ | The making of Edwin Edogbo

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball’s Rachel Sheehan travelled to Cobh Pirates RFC as one of their club players, Edwin Edogbo, is about to make his Irish Six Nations debut...

Rugby Daily | Keenan likely out for rest of 6N, BOD on state of Irish rugby

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Ireland captain Caelan Doris on the difficult week that was following last Thursda...

OTB BELFAST ROADSHOW PT.2 | 'I've waited 19 years to talk about this!' | BOD/Ferris/Trimble/Quinlan

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan & Brian O'Driscoll were our hosts for a fun-filled night LIVE in Belfast, with guests Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris & Alan Quinl...

BACK SEAT PUNDITS | Mike Ross on Ireland's loss to France | Priorities for Irish fans | OFF THE BALL

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Leinster and Ireland prop Mike Ross joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled to the Aviva stadium to...

OFF THE BALL BELFAST ROADSHOW 'What's gone wrong with Ireland' | BOD/Ferris/Trimble/Quinlan/Hayes

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan & Brian O'Driscoll were our hosts for a fun-filled night LIVE in Belfast, with guests Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris, Alan Quinlan &a...

Rugby Daily | Ireland & Italy teams named, are Townsend's days numbered at Scotland?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland ring the changes with a number of big names dropped for Saturday's game ...

Rugby Daily | Ireland decline claims are "disingenuous", Toulouse under pressure over Dupont payments

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a strong rebuttal to the notion that Ireland are on the decline.Tom English on how Ir...

Rugby Daily | Ireland address 'lack of intent & fight', another league player set for Wallabies return

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, how Ireland can address their lack of fight and intent for this weekend's S...

IRISH RUGBY: Existential crisis or massive overreaction? - ‘maybe we’ve peaked…’ | Tuesday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run you through all of the morning’s news, ahead of a bumper night of Premier League action!There’s s...

RUGBY DAILY: 'I don't think its all doom and gloom...' | A harrowing couple of days for Irish rugby | England and France suffer injury blows

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.A bruising few days for Irish rugby unpacked, following heavy defeats for the senior side, Ireland ...

THE SATURDAY PANEL (UNLOCKED): Where are Ireland after Thursday’s defeat in Paris? | SIX NATIONS SPECIAL

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan Fanning, Hugh Farrelly and Kevin McLaughlin join John Duggan on this week’s Saturday Panel, focusing on the opening weekend of the Six Natio...

RUGBY DAILY: 'Instinctively it was the right choice... ' | France-Ireland post mortem continues

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's first half drubbing at the hands of France at the Stade De France, is it something to be worried about for the long-term, or is it a one-off...

SIX NATIONS REACTION | Ireland humbled by France | Friday Papers | Off The Ball Breakfast

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea, and Dara Smith-Naughton react to the first game of the Six Nations, that saw Ireland lose to France on a wet and windy nigh...

The Six Nations Show: France vs Ireland Preview | OFF THE BALL

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan is joined by an OTB ensemble as Cameron Hill, Vinny Perth and Fiona Hayes are in studio to talk all things Ireland vs France as well as o...

THE RUGBY ROADSHOW: Tindall at his best | Bumper Six Nations Preview | Eve Higgins & Anna McGann

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan and Brian O'Driscoll hosted Off The Ball's special Rugby Roadshow at the RDS, ahead of the Six Nations, joined by some massive rugby lege...

RUGBY DAILY: "I've got a lot of faith in him" | Ireland Captains Run with Doris | XV Team Named

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland arrive at the Stade De France for their Captain's Run ahead of tomorrow's Six Nations opener against France! Caelan Doris speaks to media abou...

The Red 78 Unlocked | Warriors win Scotstoun Battle | Ep. 149

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's defeat to URC leaders Glasgow Warriors - ...

RUGBY DAILY: "He deserves his chance" | Ireland and France teams named! | Ireland XV news | Tricky schedule for World Cup

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Day two in Paris for OTB's Susanna Mollen, and just two more sleeps till the opener of the 2026 Six Nations when Ireland take on France in the Stade D...

BUMPER SIX NATIONS PANEL: 'Being hated is a badge of honour!' | THE RUGBY ROADSHOW

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The RDS stage was littered with legends on Thursday night, as Brian O'Driscoll and Eoin Sheahan were joined by English World Cup winner Mike Tindall, ...

BONUS RUGBY DAILY | Touchdown in Paris | Simon Easterby & James Ryan | Frawley back to Ireland | Borthwick names England side!

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

OTB's Susanna Mollen has touched down in Paris ahead of Thursday's opening Six Nations clash between Ireland and France in the Stade De France. She br...

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘Suffering seems a certainty’ | Six Nations looms… | OFF THE BALL

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Linda Maher & Kieran Cunningham discussing Ireland’s Si...

EVE HIGGINS & ANNA McGANN: 'This Six Nations we are going to get them!' | THE RUGBY ROADSHOW

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland rugby stars Eve Higgins and Anna McGann joined Eoin Sheahan and Brian O'Driscoll on stage at the RDS for a special roadshow, looking back on t...

MIKE TINDALL: 'The best f*cking decision of Clive Woodward's life!' | THE RUGBY ROADSHOW

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

English rugby legend Mike Tindall joined Brian O'Driscoll and Eoin Sheahan live on stage at the RDS for Off The Ball's special Six Nations Roadshow, l...

Rugby Daily | Does Irish rugby have a discipline problem? Teams named for URC action

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill,Coming up, the Irish provinces name their teams, while Munster are in action tonight, in the last UR...

Rugby Daily | Furlong doubt for France opener, could Aki return to Ireland squad?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal, with another key player now an injury dou...

Rugby Daily | Keenan out, Bundee dropped - chaos in the Ireland camp, a new-look Champions Cup

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, an injury blow and a sensational withdrawal has rocked the Ireland camp a w...

"It was unbelievable, the level of access was brilliant!" | Sam Larner | Analysing Rugby | The Welsh Rugby downward spiral | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rugby analyst and author Sam Larner joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss his new book: 'Attacking The Space' where he breaks down the data analytics and ...

'Billy Bohan is there on merit!' | RUGBY GREEN XV EP. 15 | 'This is worse than Declan Rice...' Josh Brennan's rise

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton presents the latest episode of the Irish rugby ‘Green XV’, as Joey Carbery, Joshua Brennan & Billy Bohan dominate ...

The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster just about slay the Dragons | Ep. 148

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster’s hard fought win over the Dragons in...

Rugby Daily | Connacht snap up another Leinster star, why Harry Byrne should start vs France

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Leinster are not blaming Jack Boyle's injury on the pitch at Connacht's Dexcom Sta...

BUMPER 6 NATIONS RUGBY DAILY: Andy Farrell, Caelan Doris, Antoine Dupont and Sione Tuipulotu at the Six Nations launch

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen.Coming up today, it is a Six Nations special as our own Susanna Mollen caught up with the tournam...

SPR UNLOCKED: "Absolutely earned the benefit of the doubt" | Andy Farrell on 'shaky ground'?

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Barry is today joined by Su Carty and Kieran Shannon on The Sunday Paper Review to chat through the biggest stories and best sportswriting acro...

Rugby Daily | Connacht & Leinster go strong for historic Galway clash, big names left out of England 6N squad

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the teams are named for tomorrow's historic interpro between Connacht and Leinster ...

WOTS | Ep.35 'Sacked in the morning?" | "In rugby they use the term 'let go'" | More patience? | Word On The Street

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. In a wake of a wave of 'sackings' in the football and, unusually, t...

Rugby Daily | Hansen, Porter and McCarthy miss Ireland squad, Penaud axed for France

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the Six Nations Championship amid an ...

The Red78 Unlocked | Munster crash out of the Champions Cup | Ep. 147

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the bitterly disappointing defeat to Castres in the...

RUGBY DAILY: 'There is a lack of quality coming through the system...' Munster's dog days, France Six Nations doubts, and Scotland and Wales name their squads

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, Munster's supply line is questioned.Will Ulster have more representation i...

GARY KEEGAN: Inside the Irish rugby team dressing room… | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

High performance coach Gary Keegan has worked with the Irish rugby team, the Lions, the Cork senior hurlers, Irish boxing & so many more over the ...

RUGBY DAILY: 'All these guys need to be starting... ' Munster to trial a transition? | Challenge Cup future | Nienaber on the battle between Prendergast and Byrne

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Munster's discipline costs them dearly. Alan Quinlan on blooding fresh ...

RUGBY DAILY: "We want to get Irish players on the pitch" | Munster Knocked Out | Ulster On Show in Belfast

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to another Rugby Daily Sunday Special with Susanna Mollen!She is up in Belfast to witness Ulster top their pool in the Challenge Cup...

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘They’ve nobody to blame but themselves…’ | Munster OUT of Champions Cup! | OFF THE BALL

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Jackie Shiels & Declan Lynch discussing Munster’s SHOCK...

'Rugby Daily | Razor' cut by All Blacks! Erin King named Ireland captain, front-row crisis for England?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the fallout from the massive news overnight that Scott Robertson has left ...

WORD ON THE STREET Ep.33 'Lights, Camera, Action' | What makes a good sports doc? | Flops and success stories | Off The Ball

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. This week we wanted to know all about your favourite sports documentarie...

Rugby Daily | Savea to Leinster?! Ireland's front-row alarm bells for 6N

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, your permutations hit ahead of this weekend's final round of pool games in...

OTB Exclusive: "We will beat France!" | World Cup Jersey Honoured | Ireland Women Back In Camp

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Canterbury and Intersport Elvery's have launched a collection of limited-edition upcycled bags, made from the giant fan-signed Ireland Women's Rugby W...

The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster pay the penalty | Ep. 146

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the narrow defeat to Toulon, the decision to awa...

Rugby Daily | Key international leaving Munster, Leinster defence 'easiest to penetrate'

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster issue a squad update, and lose a key international ahead of next se...

RUGBY DAILY | 'Serious balls to knock it over... ' McCarthy on Byrne's nerves of steel, Ireland receive 6 Nations injury boost and were Munster hard done by?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, Joe McCarthy on the nerves of steel shown by Harry Byrne.Tyler Bleyendaal on the c...

THE RUGBY HOUR: Munster lose late on, Ulster match postponed & Women's World Cup look back | Grace Davitt & Lynne Cantwell | Nollaig Na mBan OFF THE BALL

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On a very special Nollaig Na mBan edition of Off The Ball Sunday, Susanna Mollen is joined firstly by former Ireland International Grace Davitt to tal...

Rugby Daily | Leinster name team amid front-row crisis, McCloskey the starting 12 vs France?

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the team news from the Irish provinces for this weekend's European action.Could a n...

Rugby Daily | BOD confusion on Carbery-Leinster links, ROG's "unfinished business"

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll gives his thoughts on a possible sensational return of Joey Car...

The Red 78 Unlocked | Inter-pro Woes | Ep. 145

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeats to Ulster and Leinster, and to...

Rugby Daily | Injury blow for Munster ahead of Toulon trip, should IRFU send out the ROG signal?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, are Munster matching their expectations for the season, or falling below them?Shou...

RUGBY DAILY | Henshaw returns but doubts remain over Byrne and Snyman, 'sexy' scrummaging and should Munster begin to worry?

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.Coming up today, Leinster welcome back Robbie Henshaw, but doubts remain over Harry Byrne and RG Sny...

OTB's Christmas Wishlist | "So unrealistic I didn't bother to mention it" | Irish Sports in 2026

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! 🎄Looking forward to another exciting year of sport, Mick, Eoin, Ben, and Susanna have written their 2026 Christmas Sportin...

ALAN QUINLAN: "We don't see any teams put out their strongest sides consistently" | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Ireland International Alan Quinlan joins Ger Gilroy to review the weekend of URC action which saw Leinster overcome Ulster in the Aviva as well...

Rugby Daily | Leinster vs Ulster, France suffer injury blow for 6N opener vs Ireland!

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a final check-in before Leinster and Ulster do battle in an interpro derby tonight.Clayt...

Rugby Daily | Leinster, Ulster and Munster name teams, "what makes a *fast* rugby team?"

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Leinster and Ulster name their sides for tomorrow night's URC clash at the Aviva,The M...

WOTS: "I say boxing day.. Jesus Christ Eve!" | Christmas Special | Dartsmas and Sporting Traditions

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang!What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out...

The Red 78 | Clayton McMillan Interview | Ep .144

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special edition of The Red 78 Podcast, the Red 78 crew are joined by Munster boss Clayton McMillan to talk about the season so far, settling in t...

Rugby Daily | BOD on rules confusion: "How are people at home supposed to know?"; new head coach for Scotland

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Leinster prepare for a trio of big interpro derbies over the festive period,Brian O'D...

The Red 78 Unlocked | Lark by the Lee as Munster see off Gloucester | Ep. 143

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's win over Gloucester in SuperValu Páirc u...

Rugby Daily | Tracy blasts tackle height change, key Munster duo return for URC action

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Munster welcome a couple of key players back as they return to URC action this weekend....

RUGBY DAILY: "I think the game's in a confusing place" | Champions Cup Round Up & World Rugby Tackle Height Trial

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome along to another Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, we’ll have an injury update after an action-packed weekend of rugby, the ...

RUGBY DAILY: "Pretty good but needs to be better" | Munster vs Gloucester Live from Páirc Uí Chaoimh

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another Sunday Rugby Daily with Susanna Mollen.Live from Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, she chats to Munster headcoach, Clayton McMillan, an...

Rugby Daily | McMillan: Bath defeat "bordering on embarrassing", Leinster-Leicester preview

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, just hours to go before Leinster take on Leicester in the Champions Cup.Munster head coa...

Rugby Daily | ROG for the All Blacks? Rieko gets first Leinster start

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Leinster team is out for tomorrow night's trip to Leicester Tigers.Munster ge...

WOTS: "Too many teams unless Ireland is one of them" | Stop changing the formats! | Boring Rugby?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thursday! It's your weekly dose of Word On The Street. Champions Cup #Rugby kicked off last weekend to a familiar groan of 'boring' pool stage...