Best Stuart Boyd Podcasts (2025)

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Rugby Daily | Wallabies star doubt for Lions series, Munster bid farewell to legends 10:41

2h ago10:41

10:41

Welcome along to Friday’s Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, more reaction to the Lions squad announcement, while a key player has emerged as a major doubt for the Wallabies this summer. A big night for Munster and Ulster in their URC clash at Thomond Park, and Leinster and Connacht name their sides for this weekend's domestic action. …

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Quinlan tackles Lions selection + how Man Utd must focus on positive 10:33

1h ago10:33

10:33

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro. We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry…

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Rugby Daily | Record Irish contingent but no Doris or Prendergast in Lions squad 10:43

3h ago10:43

10:43

Welcome to Thursday’s Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, it's a Lions squad announcement special - we'll hear from head coach Andy Farrell, assistant coach Johnny Sexton, and The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley There's also team news for an interpro derby in the URC, and tragic news from France after the sudden death of Castres and Fiji wi…

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Rugby Daily | Nervy night for Irish Lions prospects, Kilcoyne retires 9:05

17h ago9:05

9:05

Welcome to Thursday’s Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Ruaidhri O'Connor on which Irish players could miss out on the spot in Andy Farrell's Lions squad. Josh van der Flier on how Leinster are fully focused on securing a URC title, And worrying times for the future of the Welsh regions. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #N…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Champions League classic + Leinster mistakes | Hunter and O'Connor 11:47

1d ago11:47

11:47

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday. Just how good are this Inter si…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Huge clash with Ulster at Thomond | Ep. 131 19:23

1d ago19:23

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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview a massive inter-pro clash with Ulster at Thomond Park. 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.…

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Rugby Daily | BOD on Leinster's Champions Cup crash, Doris doubt for the Lions 13:19

2d ago13:19

13:19

Cameron Hill brings you the latest from the world of rugby this Tuesday. Coming up today, the fallout continues from Leinster's shock defeat to Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final. Jacques Nienaber offers an update on the injury to Leinster and Ireland captain Caelan Doris, And Connacht's interim head coach Cullie Tucker loo…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Leinster blow it again + Dara Ó Briain's favourite sporting memories 11:08

2d ago11:08

11:08

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Alan Quinlan was live in studio to talk yet another European defeat for Leinster, whilst comedian Dara O'Briain selected his top five 'You Had To Be There' moments. Did Leinster take Northampton for granted? And i…

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Rugby Daily | Leinster vs Northampton BUMPER Preview | McBryde, Sheehan, Pollock & Quinlan 11:27

6d ago11:27

11:27

Cameron Hill brings you everything you need ahead of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. We'll have the team news, the thoughts from both camps, and what Alan Quinlan believes may leave Leo Cullen's side vulnerable heading into the weekend... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Irela…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Are we human or are we Leinster?' + David Brady looks for Plan B 10:50

6d ago10:50

10:50

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig were joined by Alan Quinlan to look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, plus David Brady and Shane McEntee were in studio to look ahead to the weekend's Gaelic football a…

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Rugby Daily | Barrett benched for Leinster semi-final? Hannah O'Connor on Wall injury 9:45

7d ago9:45

9:45

Cameron Hill has all your news from the world of rugby this Thursday. Coming up today, we'll hear from Gerry Thornley and Hannah O'Connor ahead of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints. Another injury blow for Toulouse ahead of their final-four clash with Bordeaux. And the officiating teams have been revealed for a…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster beaten by Cardiff | Ep. 130 19:31

7d ago19:31

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Ruairi O'Hagan from Off The Ball is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a disappointing defeat to Cardiff Blues. And this week, the gang are joined by Jane Clohessy to talk about her maiden Irish cap. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off …

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OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Diving... they wouldn't even dive into the swimming pool!' - Tommy Walsh + No Barrett no party for Leinster? 10:45

10d ago10:45

10:45

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Ireland forward Hannah O'Connor joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to look ahead to Leinster's Champions Cup semi final with Northampton Saints on Saturday. Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also joined the duo …

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Rugby Daily | Another injury befalls Ireland's women, Archer retires, hear from Les Kiss 11:08

8d ago11:08

11:08

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another major blow to Ireland's Women's World Cup ambitions. We hear from the next Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, and the man he's replacing - Joe Schmidt. Munster's record appearance-maker is retiring. And Toulouse have been hit with a major injury blow ahead of their Investec Champio…

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BOI Girls Schools Cup winners: Loreto Mullingar | Rugby on Off The Ball 23:04

8d ago23:04

23:04

OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton speaks with Loreto Mullingar players Abigail Johnston, Meabh O'Hara & Moya Murtagh, as well as their coach Mervyn Lloyd, following Loreto's BOI Girls Schools Cup win over The High School. All thanks to Bank Of Ireland, #NeverStopCompeting

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OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Awkward situation but not impossible' + Saints eye Leinster upset 10:29

8d ago10:29

10:29

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show. Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the fi…

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Rugby Daily | Saints not Sinners, Hayes' excitement for her UL Bohs, and Exeter duo get the chop 12:08

11d ago12:08

12:08

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby. Leinster won't be taking their Champions Cup semi final opponents Northampton Saints lightly as they welcome the English side to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Dan Sheehan is happy with Jacques Nienaber approach to defence. A Welsh lock makes a retirement…

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Rugby Daily | Dan Sheehan feeling no pressure, Leinster get an injury boost and who is up next for Australia? 12:55

10d ago12:55

12:55

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby. Leinster step up preparations ahead of welcoming Northampton Saints to the Aviva Stadium in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday. Despite being on the losing side in the last three finals, Dan Sheehan says that his side are under no extra pres…

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W6N Post-Match Interviews | Aoife Corey | Jane Clohessy | Ruth Campbell | Scott Bemand | OTB Rugby 9:18

12d ago9:18

9:18

Meghann Scully reports from Scotland where an injury-hit Ireland suffered defeat in their final Six Nations game of the year. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

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Rugby Daily | RO'G on Crowley and Sexton, URC team news, Ireland take on the Scots and the AIL finals 16:33

13d ago16:33

16:33

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday. Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | O'Gara's PSG experience + Who is the 'Godfather of Irish football?' 11:05

15d ago11:05

11:05

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy to talk about his trip to see Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. And as Jamie Vardy gets ready to leave Leicester, are there fewer sporting s***-houses left? Ah…

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Depth issues at 10, A Munster legend's daughter debuts & Players' 'Why' | Scotland v Ireland | Hannah O'Connor | OTB Breakfast Rugby 21:07

16d ago21:07

21:07

Former Leinster & Ireland forward Hannah O’Connor previews the final round of the Women’s Six Nations alongside Shane, Keith & Dara, as Ireland visit Scotland 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…

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Colin Dexter - The Remorseful Day : Inventing Inspector Morse. 14:51

16d ago14:51

14:51

Colin Dexter was a splendid writer. His creation Inspector Morse is superb on the page and just as gripping on television. I used to meet Colin in the pub on Banbury Road in Oxford, The Dew Drop. He was great company and almost completely unaware of his success and star quality. I recorded this conversation in his house after the publication of The…

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Rugby Daily | Wafer misses out, Munster’s Milne debut and the Clare man in Bordeaux 12:05

15d ago12:05

12:05

On Thursday’s Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the Ireland camp as Scott Bemand names his side to take on Scotland away from home on Saturday. Aoife Wafer misses out with a knee injury. But what former international’s daughter could be in line to make her debut? Munster include a debutant of their own as Peter O’Mahony …

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Controversy as Muster lose to the Bulls | Ep. 129 17:57

15d ago17:57

17:57

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the defeat to the Bulls, the controversy when Munster were incorrectly reduced to 14, and to look ahead to a massive clash with Cardiff this weekend. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get o…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Could the FAI take a leaf out of the GAA's book? + Building a legacy in France 12:34

16d ago12:34

12:34

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Shane Keegan joined Ger Gilroy and Ciara Trant on how the new Chief Football Officer for the FAI should be shaped. Who is best primed for the job? And was Canham ever going to be there long-term? Bordeaux-Begles…

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Rugby Daily | BOD on Sexton, who will be the Lions 10, and which Aussie star could make a shock return? 11:37

16d ago11:37

11:37

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill is here to bring Brian O'Driscoll's thoughts on the appointment of Johnny Sexton as a coach with the Lions and Ireland. Stuart Barnes on the Lions out-half selection and the Sexton appointment. Wales look set to get their man. Australia look for the return of a legend. And just who could be the new Wallabies…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Is the Ioane signing hurting Irish rugby long-term? + how to solve a problem like Marc Canham 11:34

18d ago11:34

11:34

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Stuart Barnes joined Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth on whether the signing of Rieko Ioane is a positive, long-term for Irish rugby? How do the other provinces compete? And what can they do to bridge the gap? With y…

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Rugby Daily | Leinster's injury woe, Ulster clear-out, Kiwi star back for the World Cup 13:03

18d ago13:03

13:03

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings the news on the Leinster injury front. Ulster opt to move on several players as Richie Murphy continues his rebuild. Connacht look for improvement in South Africa. An English legend retires. And the return of a star for New Zealand. Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompet…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Tony Kelly was... EVERYWHERE!' + Ireland thump Wales 10:13

19d ago10:13

10:13

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Ryan O'Dwyer joined Will O'Callaghan to dissect two Munster thrillers to open this year's Hurling Championships. Are Tipperary back? Is this just a small Limerick wobble? And just how worried …

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Rugby Daily | Return of the McMahon for Ireland, Leinster stack the bench for Ulster 9:30

22d ago9:30

9:30

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations trip to Wales on Easter Sunday, The Irish provinces have named for this weekend's URC action, including an interpro derby at the Aviva Stadium. And former Leinster captain Hannah O'Connor explains why the Boys in Blue need to go all out for the business…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Pats-Rovers preview, Eamon McGee + Kieran Hughes, W6N 13:03

21d ago13:03

13:03

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Keith Treacy joined Shane in studio and helped preview tonight's League of Ireland action which includes our live game at Richmond Park where St. Pat's entertain Shamrock Rovers. Eamon McGee and Kieran Hughes helped…

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Rugby with Hannah O'Connor: Wales Preview & More! | Ioane A Brave Man | Johnny Sexton Influence 30:54

23d ago30:54

30:54

How will Ireland replace Erin King in the back row and bounce back after that England defeat? Hannah O'Connor is in on Off The Ball Breakfast to preview Ireland vs Wales in Rodney Parade this Easter Sunday! We couldn't let her away without touching on the big rugby news this week: Rieko Ioane to Leinster and Johnny Sexton confirmed as Ireland coach…

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Rugby Daily | Sexton role confirmed, Slimani contract latest, Netflix cancels Full Contact 12:35

23d ago12:35

12:35

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the formal start of Jonathan Sexton's coaching career. We speak to Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand on the day he loses Erin King for the World Cup. RTE has surrendered its rights to the URC. Ronan O'Gara has given one of the briefest press conferences ever. And a former Leinster…

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The 6 Nations Show | King is a Huge Loss, Dominant England Could Win the World Cup 40:22

23d ago40:22

40:22

Will O'Callaghan is joined by former Leinster women's coach Tania Rosser and Wales legend Phillippa Tuttiett to discuss another weekend of women's 6 Nations action. How will Ireland get over the injury to star player Erin King? Can England turn 6 Nations dominance into a World Cup triumph later this year? Brought to you by Bank of Ireland #NeverSto…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster beaten by Bordeaux | Ep.128 20:50

23d ago20:50

20:50

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the defeat to Bordeaux in France, and to look ahead to the huge clash with the Bulls this weekend

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OTB Breakfast Bite | 'He was our guiding light..' + Greenwood on Ioane and Barrett 11:03

23d ago11:03

11:03

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Will Greenwood joined Ger and Paddy Andrew to talk Leinster's domination in the Champions Cup, and also the news that All Black centre Rieko Ioane will be replacing their other All Black centre Jordie Barrett. A…

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Rugby Daily | Ioane's signing, Wilkins' departure, Wallabies turn to Kiss 10:57

24d ago10:57

10:57

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you a year's worth of news in one tasty morsel. There's reaction to Leinster's bombshell signing of Rieko Ioane + to that of Pete Wilkins' departure from the Connacht job. A recent U20 Grand Slam-winner has retired at the age of just 23. The Wallabies look poised to appoint their successor to Joe …

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Quinlan on HUGE morning in Irish rugby + OTB's newest, youngest GAA pundit 11:15

25d ago11:15

11:15

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan gave us his immediate reaction to a massive morning in Irish rugby with another All Blacks superstar to join Leinster, and Connacht's head coach exiting stage left. OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Roone…

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Rugby Daily | Provinces hit with central contract increase, Leinster duo join Munster, All Black leaves for Japan 9:57

25d ago9:57

9:57

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of an increase to the provinces of their contributions towards central contracts. There's mixed injury news from Ulster ahead of their interpro with Leinster. We hear from a frustrated Ian Costello ahead of Munster's date with the Vodacom Bulls at Thomond Park. Cullie Tucker joins us fro…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Is McIlroy's success an omen for Leinster? And Jake O'Brien loving life at Goodison Park 10:41

25d ago10:41

10:41

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, James Tracy joined Ger and Colm to look back at Leinster's annihilation of Glasgow Warriors in the Champions Cup last Friday. And is Rory McIlroy's long awaited major success a good omen for Leo Cullen's side in …

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Rugby Daily | Nienaber on Leinster 'damage' to the Champions Cup, Connacht count cost of Racing defeat 11:06

26d ago11:06

11:06

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from the Leinster camp after they put Glasgow to the sword in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from Jacques Nienaber and Joe McCarthy as Leinster attentions turn to Ulster in the URC. Connacht's Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Racing has come with added cost. Eben Etzebeth scotches ret…

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Ireland's exceptional start ends in heavy defeat to England | Ireland 5-49 England 8:22

28d ago8:22

8:22

Meghann Scully speaks with Ireland captain Amee-Leigh Costigan, centre Eve Higgins and number 8 Brittany Hogan following their 'deflating' and 'frustrating' second half defeat to England; a game which sat at 5-7 at half time! Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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Rugby Daily | Nankivell returns, wholesale Racing changes for Connacht trip, try of the year 14:54

29d ago14:54

14:54

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Munster and Connacht team news ahead of their respective EPCR quarter-finals tomorrow. Alex Nankivell is back for Munster, while Racing have made wholesale changes for their trip to Galway to play Connacht in the Challenge Cup. We hear from Stacey Flood as Ireland put the finishing touches to…

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OTB Breakfast Bite | Alan Quinlan & Hannah O'Connor + do more scores equal better Gaelic football matches 11:01

29d ago11:01

11:01

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your free bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan and Hannah O'Connor helped us preview the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action, which includes our live game tomorrow - Bordeaux v Munster. Alan and Hannah also looked ahead to Ireland's W6N clash wi…

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"We're massive underdogs" | Ireland v England | Quinlan & O'Connor | OTB Breakfast Rugby 9:59

30d ago9:59

9:59

Former Irish rugby internationals Alan Quinlan & Hannah O’Connor join Shane & Colm on the show to look ahead to this weekend's massive Six Nations clash between Ireland & England in Cork. 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. SUB…

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Rugby Daily | Ireland change 3 in W6N, Munster receive huge boost, worrying Chabal update 17:32

1M ago17:32

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations meeting with England at Virgin Media Park. We hear from the recalled Dorothy Wall and head coach Scott Bemand ahead of that game in Cork. Munster have received a HUGE boost before their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final with Bordeaux - a game y…

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The Six Nations Show | Ireland Face World Leaders England | Anna Caplice & Sarah Hunter 40:19

1M ago40:19

40:19

The Six Nations show is back with England's all-time most capped rugby player, Sarah Hunter, and Ireland former back-row, Anna Caplice. They preview one of the biggest game's of this year's Women's Six Nations, Ireland vs England. #Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland.

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The Red 78 Unlocked | A famous win for Munster in France | Ep. 127 19:14

1M ago19:14

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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a terrific win for the Reds against La Rochelle. They'll look ahead to another massive clash in France against Bordeaux, and discuss Jack Crowley's new contract.

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Rugby Daily | Crowley signs, Parsons out, Wallabies coach to job-share 15:01

1M ago15:01

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the news all Munster fans have been waiting for. Connacht have an eye on another provincial GAA ground. The western province have also added to their coaching structure. We speak to Scott Bemand as Ireland prepare to resume their Women’s Six Nations campaign against England in Cork. Richie has the la…

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