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Rugby Daily | Nucifora out Humphreys in, Wood on Lions, Leinster prop to France

01 Nov 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new big cheese at the IRFU. Keith Wood also offers an interesting Lions coaching t...

Rugby Daily | Farrell for Lions? Jones resigns, more Carbery injury woe

31 Oct 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Eddie Jones' resignation as Wallabies head coach. Andy Farrell's bee...

Connacht's strong start about to be tested by Ulster in massive interpro | PETE WILKINS

31 Oct 2023

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Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins addressed the media after two good performances over the last two weeks set them up nicely ahead of their interpro wi...

The Red 78 Unlocked: Great escape in Italy, Munster hope to slay Dragons, and a tribute to Keith Earls

31 Oct 2023

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A brand new season of The Red 78 kicks off with Alan Quinlan back in the hotseat, joined by newcomers Fiona Hayes and Ruairí O’Hagan to talk all th...

Rugby Daily | Bundee's new deal, Eddie Jones "pissed off", URC team news

27 Oct 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Bundee Aki's contract extension. There's team news galore ahead of an...

Rugby Daily | Mbonambi cleared, RWC final teams named, Jones out?

25 Oct 2023

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In Thursday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Saturday's World Cup final. We hear from Jacques Nienaber, Siya Kolisi...

Rugby Daily | Mbonambi latest, England defend Curry, Boks hail Felix Jones

25 Oct 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the Bongi Mbonambi case. We hear from Willie Le Roux on his England celebrations...

ANDREW GOODMAN: Nations Championship is 'a work in progress'

24 Oct 2023

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Leinster backs coach Andrew Goodman spoke to the media ahead of their clash with The Sharks in the URC this weekend, he also discussed the changes to ...

Rugby Daily | Expanded World Cup, Nations Championship, Healy injury blow

24 Oct 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down the announced changes to the World Cup structure, its draw time and the new international calen...

JORDAN LARMOUR: Flipping the page after missing out. on World Cup selection | Leinster v Sharks

24 Oct 2023

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Leinster's Jordan Larmour spoke to the media about last weekend's loss to Glasgow in the URC and ahead of hosting The Sharks on Saturday afternoon. Ru...

The F1 Pod - BONUS EPISODE: Conor Moore | Niki Lauda memories | puking in the helmet

24 Oct 2023

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It's a bonus episode of The Formula 1 pod this week - as we bring you some of the best bits from the season so far!Host Shane Hannon was joined by Con...

Rugby Daily | Mbonambi allegation, Barnes gets final, Carty & Hansen updates

23 Oct 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the refereeing appointments for the last two matches at the World Cup. World Rugby are lo...

Rugby Daily | Reinach death threats, Addison & Conway make long awaited returns

20 Oct 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news ahead of tonight's Rugby World Cup semi-finals. We hear from Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen...

Rugby Daily | Smith out of semi, Lienert-Brown on Ireland, WXV team revealed

19 Oct 2023

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Saturday's World Cup semi-final clash of England and the Springboks. We hear from...

Rugby Daily: Rassie Erasmus and Handre Pollard on England, O'Driscoll pays tribute to Sexton

18 Oct 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Handre Pollard ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.There's ...

Rugby Daily | Earls retires, Eddie's not for moving, Raiwalui quits

17 Oct 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack delivers news of Keith Earls' immediate retirement. We hear from Eddie Jones on his plans to stay in the Wa...

Rugby Daily | Conan, Rassie, Coles and more on quarter-finals, Munster & Connacht updates

16 Oct 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction worth hearing from Saturday's pulsating World Cup quarter-finals. We hear from J...

Johnny Sexton & Andy Farrell Press Conference

15 Oct 2023

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Jonathan Sexton & Andy Farrell spoke to the press after Ireland's 24-28 loss to the All Blacks.Rugby on OTB with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

NEW ZEALAND: 'Our main focus is to earn another week' | New Zealand captains run ahead of Ireland quarter final

13 Oct 2023

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New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, as well as outside backs Will Jordan and Leicester Fainga'anuku addressed the media a day before the quarter final ...

Rugby Daily | Ryan and Hansen injury updates, Dupont returns, Smith FB experiment continues

13 Oct 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the key updates from Ireland's captain's run ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown ...

Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan & Mike Catt | Ireland Captain's Run

13 Oct 2023

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Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan & Mike Catt spoke to the media following Ireland's Captain's Run before their quarterfinal clash vs. New Zealand on Satu...

THE ALL BLACKS ANNOUNCE THEIR TEAM FOR IRELAND: Ian Foster, and New Zealand players

12 Oct 2023

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After New Zealand head coach Ian Foster named a strong team to face Ireland in the World Cup Quarter Final, he and several players including his capta...

Rugby Daily | All Blacks curfew breach, Gatland on draw moaners, Jones to Japan

12 Oct 2023

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of the All Blacks team to play Ireland in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final, and that news in...

Sonny Bill Williams - Live from Vicar St.

12 Oct 2023

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Sonny Bill Williams was our special guest at Vicar St. for the Off The Ball Rugby World Cup Roadshow on Wednesday as we gear up for Ireland's clash wi...

The 'Zombie' hoard are the best Irish fans Conor Murray has ever experienced | MURRAY & HAMMOND

12 Oct 2023

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Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray and high performance analyst Vinny Hammond addressed the media in the build up to their massive quarter final clash wit...

Hugo Keenan & Tadhg Beirne press conference | 'We need to enjoy this'

11 Oct 2023

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Hugo Keenan and Tadhg Beirne spoke to the media about how they were feeling ahead of Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash vs. New Zealand on S...

Rugby Daily | Hansen fit for quarter-final, All Black fans demand answers and Ireland women prepare for 15s tournament

11 Oct 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Andy Farrell names his starting 15 for World Cup quarter-final, Irish players on savouring special m...

Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton press conference | Lowe & Hansen in, Ryan misses out

11 Oct 2023

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Ireland manager Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton spoke to the media on Wednesday after Farrell named his squad to take on the All Blacks on Satu...

All Blacks players Aaron Smith & Rieko Ioane | Forward's coach Jason Ryan | Press Conference

10 Oct 2023

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All Blacks players Aaron Smith & Rieko Ioane alongside forward's coach Jason Ryan spoke to the media ahead of their clash with Ireland this weeken...

Rugby Daily | Keith Earls on Ireland backing themselves, inside New Zealand camp and promises to tier-two nations

10 Oct 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Keith Earls speaks to press ahead of World Cup quarter-final showdown, what has Joe Schmidt brought to...

Rugby Daily l Injury update ahead of New Zealand showdown, Dupont return imminent and smart mouth guards

09 Oct 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan injury updates ahead of Ireland New Zealand quarter-final, France set to welcome back Antoine Dupont an...

Ireland injury updates | Facing Joe Schmidt | Ronan Kelleher & team manager Mick Kearney

09 Oct 2023

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Ronan Kelleher and team manager Mick Kearney spoke to the media earlier today.Rugby on Off the Ball with Vodafone Ireland.

O'Mahony trying to keep the emotions at bay ahead of 100th Irish test | O'MAHONY & VAN DER FLIER

07 Oct 2023

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Soon-to-be test centurion Peter O'Mahony and Irish teammate Josh van der Flier addressed the media ahead of their final pool stage clash against Scotl...

Rugby Daily | Henshaw hope, AB's Lomax concern, Willis departs

06 Oct 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's Pool B showdown with Scotland. We hear from Andy Farrell, John...

IRELAND CAPTAIN'S RUN: The 'Haggered Badger's' 100th cap, bed bugs, and avoiding complacency

06 Oct 2023

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Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty, and players James Lowe & Tadhg Beirne addressed the media on the eve of their clash with Scotland in the fin...

Rugby Daily | Henshaw's World Cup doubt, SA in WADA row, Farrell to set record

05 Oct 2023

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the confirmed team news for Saturday's showdown in St. Denis. We hear from Ireland head coach A...

Rugby Daily | Ireland injury concern, NZ prop admits Uruguay are 'easy', Dupont latest

04 Oct 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news from Tours where an injury concern over one of the Ireland players has been let slip....

Rugby Daily | James Ryan boost, Finn Russell's impact and Sam Cane's first WC start

03 Oct 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you welcome James Ryan injury news, the view from Scotland ahead of Irish Paris showdown and New Zea...

Rugby Daily | Rassie's Ireland mind game, Eddie's safe, final call on Dupont

02 Oct 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another enforced alteration to the Springboks' World Cup squad. We also hear from their d...

Rugby Daily | Henshaw back to work, Scotland's butcher speaks, Brennan clan back to Munster

29 Sep 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they get back to work in Tours. We hear from Robbie Henshaw, ...

Rugby Daily: Vikki Wall eyes up Olympics, South Africa analyse Irish defeat, more financial trouble in the English club game

28 Sep 2023

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan Vikki Wall eyes up Olympics with Irish Sevens, South Africa say loss to Ireland not all down to kicki...

Rugby Daily: France confident on Dupont return | Wallabies on the slide

27 Sep 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan, France are set to welcome back Dupont, there's more reaction to Ireland-South Africa and Australia ...

Rugby Daily | BOD on Ireland v South Africa, New beginnings for Irish Women's side

26 Sep 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the latest rugby news including BOD's view of Ireland/South Africa, new beginnings for the Iris...

Rugby Daily | New Rowntree deal, Scotland and NZ on Ireland, Handre Pollard is not Superman

25 Sep 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's bruising win over the Springboks on Saturday. We hear from scrum coach John...

IRELAND 13 - 8 SOUTH AFRICA | Reaction from: Sexton, Kolisi, Farrell, Nienaber & More!

23 Sep 2023

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Adrian Barry was on hand to get interviews from the likes of Tadhbg Beirne, Finley Bealham and Ryan Baird. He was also able to record Ireland's and So...

Rugby Daily | Dupont injury latest, Stick issues Ireland challenge, Jones on future

22 Sep 2023

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On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Antoine Dupont's injury with the France captain's World Cup participation ha...

‘This is everything we’ve been working towards’ | Ireland captain’s run ahead of South Africa

22 Sep 2023

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Ireland's Mack Hansen, Josh van der Flier and Paul O'Connell addressed the media on the eve of the biggest game in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, agai...

Rugby Daily | Sheehan back in the mix, Kolisi on 7-1 split, England ring changes

21 Sep 2023

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's World Cup showdown with the Springboks. We hear from Andy ...

Reaction to South Africa's 7-1 split, Irish lineup to face the Boks | Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton

21 Sep 2023

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Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak ahead of the South Africa clash on Saturday as the Ireland lineup is announced. Rugby with V...

Rugby Daily | Conan out, Nienaber on 7-1 split, Madigan retires

20 Sep 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp including news on Jack Conan and Dan Sheehan's availability f...

Rugby Daily: Ireland squad update, D'Arcy on South Africa clash, France name team for Namibia

19 Sep 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the injury news from the Ireland camp in Tours. Former Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy has his say o...

Rugby Daily: Erasmus rules out IRFU role, Eben Etzebeth set for South Africa return, Eddie Jones reacts to Fiji loss

18 Sep 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Rassie Erasmus rules out a potential future role with the IRFU.There's also injury ...

Mike Catt on Ireland's performance against Tonga and South Africa preview

17 Sep 2023

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Mike Catt speaks to the gathered Irish media over (a poor quality) zoom in France ahead of the South Africa game.

Rugby Daily: Furlong on facing Tonga's beefy front-row | Skelton worry for Wallabies

15 Sep 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Will O’Callaghan brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga.Ronan O’Gara ...

Tadhg Furlong, Hugo Keenan & Simon Easterby | Ireland vs Tonga

15 Sep 2023

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Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, Hugo Keenan & Simon Easterby speak ahead of their crucial clash with Tonga.Rugby with Vodafone | TeamOfUs

Tonga challenging themselves against 'the best' | Solomone Kata, Leva Fifita, Tyler Bleyendaal

15 Sep 2023

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Solomone Kata, Leva Fifita and Tyler Bleyendaal appeared before the media on Friday ahead of their game vs. Ireland on Saturday. Vodafone Ireland | #T...

Rugby Daily: Farrell names strong Ireland team, injury blows for South Africa and Scotland, France in action tonight

14 Sep 2023

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Ireland team news ahead of Saturday's World Cup meeting with Tonga. South Africa and Scotlan...

Mack Hansen & Peter O'Mahony | Ireland vs Tonga presser

14 Sep 2023

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Irish rugby stars Mack Hansen & Peter O'Mahony look ahead to this weekend's clash with Tonga. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton | Ireland vs Tonga presser

14 Sep 2023

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Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak to the media ahead of Ireland's second RWC game vs Tonga.Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily | Conan Boks hope, choral anthem update, Keegan insight

13 Sep 2023

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On Wendesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jack Conan's injury status ahead of the Tonga game. We hear from Keith Earls, Cr...

Rugby Daily | Conan injury latest, Curry ban, Rassie's return to Ireland?

12 Sep 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga. Tom...

Rugby Daily | Etzebeth hope, Kriel escape, anthem changes on horizon

11 Sep 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Springbok hopes to have Eben Etzebeth and Jesse Kriel in the clear to play Ireland ...

Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton | Bizarre tries & the effect of the heat

10 Sep 2023

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Ireland captain Johnny Sexton & head coach Andy Farrell review their dominant 82-8 win over Romania in their Rugby World Cup opener.Vodafone Irela...

Rugby Daily | Hansen absence explained, Ryan on Bordeaux heat, Scotland show hand

08 Sep 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's captain's run in Bordeaux. We hear from Mike Catt on the non-selection ...

IRELAND CAPTAIN'S RUN | Why Mack Hansen is not starting against Romania | Getting used to the beat in France

08 Sep 2023

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Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt, second row James Ryan and centre Bundee Aki addressed the media on the eve of their first game of #RWC2023, against...

Ireland team named, six RWC debuts & inside the French camp | RUGBY DAILY

07 Sep 2023

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan it's all about the World Cup as the countdown reaches the final stage. Andy Farrell explains his...

HERRING & RINGROSE: 'I always believed I was good enough' | The long road to the Rugby World Cup

07 Sep 2023

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Ireland hooker Rob Herring and outside centre Garry Ringrose addressed the media as head coach Andy Farrell named his starting lineup to face Romania ...

Johnny Sexton on being pack on the pitch | Andy Farrell picking Jack Crowley ahead of Ross Byrne

07 Sep 2023

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Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell spoke to the media after Ireland's team was named to face Romania in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Rugby wi...

Rugby Daily | Keenan on Romania, France & All Blacks teams, Munster injury woe

06 Sep 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their World Cup opener with Romania. We hear from Hu...

Rugby Daily | Forward trio out of World Cup opener, Chalereau's tearful defence, French bonuses revealed

05 Sep 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's World Cup base in Tours where there's bad news regarding a trio of for...

Rugby Daily | Ronan Kelleher’s fitness, prediction time & Owen Farrell addresses his suspension

04 Sep 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, John Duggan brings you news of Ronan Kelleher's fitness ahead of the World Cup. We'll get the predictions of four former...

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents

02 Sep 2023

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Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this ...

Rugby Daily | Ulster make history, more injury woe for France, Interpro final preview

01 Sep 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an historic announcement from Ulster. The teams are in for the Women's Interprovincial fi...

Rugby Daily: Ireland women's squad announced, Joey Carbery on the World Cup, Colin Slade on Steve Hansen's Australia role

30 Aug 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details of Scott Bemand's Ireland women's squad for the WXV tournament in Dubai.Dan Sheehan...

Rugby Daily | Squad reveal, Barrett's World Cup in jeopardy, Jones on France defeat

28 Aug 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp. We hear from Andy Farrell and Jonathan Sexton as the final squa...

IRELAND'S RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD NAMED | Cian Healy Injury blow, Sexton on his ban

27 Aug 2023

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Head coach Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton answered questions, as Ireland named their squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup this afternoon...@...

Rugby Daily | Henderson and Farrell on Samoa, Moala appeal verdict, Cordero heartbreak

25 Aug 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's final World Cup warm-up with Samoa in Bayonn...

Rugby Daily | Farrell ban explained, Wallabies follow Irish model, Jones on Hansen

23 Aug 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details behind Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola's suspensions. Rugby Australia is to follow...

'It is pretty much everyone's dream' | Jimmy O'Brien on his Rugby World Cup hopes

23 Aug 2023

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Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien was speaking to the media ahead of their game against Samoa at the weekend. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #...

IRELAND 29 - 10 ENGLAND: Reaction from Keith Earls, Andy Farrell, James Ryan & More!

22 Aug 2023

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After England's 29-10 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, OTB was able to get insights from Andy Farrell, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Cou...

Rugby Daily | Vunipola facing ban, Moala appeals, Hansen joins Wallabies

21 Aug 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's win over England at the Aviva. We hear from Keith Earls and Steve Borthwick...

Rugby Daily | Conan 'not too serious', Keane in camp, Am not quite out

09 Aug 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal where Roy Keane's been a visitor. Simon Easterb...

An Update from Off The Ball

08 Aug 2023

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From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers. For €9.99 a month, you wil...

Ger Gilroy explains the upcoming changes at Off The Ball

08 Aug 2023

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Ger Gilroy joins Joe Molloy to break down exactly what will be happening at Off The Ball from Wednesday morning. From Wednesday 9th August, Off The B...

Doris shines in Italy game, main concern from RWC warm-ups | Alan Quinlan

08 Aug 2023

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Broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell chat to Irish rugby legend Alan Quinlan about Ireland’s recent match versus Ital...

Ireland v Italy Review - Avoiding preparation pitfalls, Farrell knows what it's like and Doris at 7 is a go

06 Aug 2023

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Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and James Downey join OTB's John Duggan to look back at Ireland's first warm up game ahead of the Rugby Wo...

Ireland's journey to The World Cup beings | Interviews w/ Andy Dunne, Andy Farrell & Iain Henderson

06 Aug 2023

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Andy Farrell, Andy Dunne & Iain Henderson share their thoughts after Ireland's 33-17 victory over Italy.

Rugby Daily | Farrell & Henderson on Italy, Mallia banned, new Cardiff coach

04 Aug 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets you up to speed ahead of the weekend's World Cup warm-up fixtures. We hear from captain for the day I...

Italian job for Ireland to kick-off World Cup warm-ups | James Tracy

04 Aug 2023

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Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Adrian & Johnny on Friday's #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side get their final Rugby World Cup preparati...

Andy Farrell on Jonathan Sexton dealing with the ban, Jack Crowley's role and Italy

03 Aug 2023

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Andy Farrell speaks to the assembled media ahead of Ireland's first warmup game against Italy.

Andy Farrell names Ireland team to take on Italy | Notable changes from 2019 RWC run-in | Cian Tracey

03 Aug 2023

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Cian Tracey to discuss the Ireland team named for this weekend's pre-World Cup clash with Italy in the Aviva...

How strong are the Springboks ahead of Rugby World Cup? | Craig Ray

03 Aug 2023

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South African journalist Craig Ray joins Shane & Dan on #OTBAM this morning to give insight into how Ireland's Pool B rivals South Africa are shaping ...

WNR: Crowley to get his chance | Road to the World Cup starts here

02 Aug 2023

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Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy ahead of Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up against Italy this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball...

Rugby Daily | Names on jerseys, O'Connell on Kleyn, Wales debutants

02 Aug 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up with Italy. We hear fr...

"I do regret not throwing that punch" | Alan Quinlan on the Battle of Bayonne

02 Aug 2023

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Irish legend Alan Quinlan relives the Battle of Bayonne in 2007 ahead of Ireland's RWC warmups with Italy & England. Catch OTB's sports breakfast sho...

Rugby Daily | World Cup prep begins, Erasmus quit threat, Ospreys to London

31 Jul 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they begin World Cup preparations in earnest. We hear from ...

Australian Rugby is in big, big trouble | Matt Williams

28 Jul 2023

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Matt Williams talks with OTB AM of the struggles of rugby union in Australia at the moment ahead of the Bledisloe Cup game. Catch OTB's sports breakf...

Gregor Paul: The All Blacks are back - and it's all Ireland's fault | Eddie Jones up to his usual antics

27 Jul 2023

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by New Zealand journalist Gregor Paul to discuss the final weekend of this year's Rugby Championship. Between Eddie Jone...

Mack Hansen: The remarkable story of his Irish arrival, winning the World Cup & that Andy Farrell tattoo

26 Jul 2023

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Joe Molloy was joined by Ireland's Mack Hansen on Wednesday's Off The Ball. Between the tattoo of Andy Farrell's face he has on his leg, cutting his...

RUGBY DAILY - World Cup warmup games begin, Eddie Jones faces another big test and Keith Wood's World XV

26 Jul 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan has news of Ben Healy's first start for Scotland, Eddie Jones experiments for New Zealand clash and Keith...