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Former Ireland rugby player Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan live from Sunderland ahead of tonight's opening of the Women's Rugby World Cup.Bank of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

OTB’s Susanna Mollen & Dara Smith-Naughton preview the start of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign alongside Shane Hannon & Colm Boohig, with their opening fixture with Japan set for Sunday.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a key player has been ruled out for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener this weekend.Rassie Erasmus, Joe Schmidt and Scott Robertson speak ahead of Round 2 of the Rugby Championship.And Will Genia joined Off The Ball Breakfast after calling time on his stellar playing career.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes joins Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to the start of the Rugby World Cup in England this weekend, as Japan is first up for Scott Bemand’s charges on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

In the run up to the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup, Meghann Scully sat down with former Ireland rugby player Jackie McCarthy - O'Brien. Jackie recounts the difficulties she faced as a child of colour in Ireland in the sixties, growing up in an industrial school, and how she became the first female rugby player of colour on the Irish team.  This is with thanks to Guinness 0.0 

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, we'll hear from Ireland fly-half Dannah O'Brien on the ROG advice.The Rugby Championship got up and running this weekend - as South Africa were shocked by Australia, putting pressure on Rassie Erasmus.And the All Blacks are back at number one in the world.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear from Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan as the squad touch down in England for the World Cup,The Rugby Championship gets up and running this weekend - as South Africa and Australia make late changes on the eve of their clash.Louis Rees-Zammit has found a new club after his return to rugby from the NFL - we'll tell you where he's ended up.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Rachel Sheehan is joined by Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan and rising star Dannah O'Brien as they go through their final preparations for the Rugby World Cup.

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Former Ireland international, Anna Caplice, builds up towards Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign alongside Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton, as Scott Bemand announces his squad for the tournament.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup in England.South Africa get the team selection out of the way early for their Rugby Championship opener at home to Australia.New owners and a new name for English Premiership side Newcastle,And after Rees-Zammit confirmed his return, another star could be leaving the NFL to switch back to rugby.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Raeltine Shrieves, the first player to score points for the Ireland Women's Rugby team, joined Eoin Sheahan in studio today to discuss her historic career, what it meant to represent Ireland, and the journey to 2 World Cups Rugby on off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a last chance for Ireland players to impress ahead of the World Cup squad announcement on Monday,We'll hear from head coach Scott Bemand and number eight Brittany Hogan as they take on Canada in a warm-up game tomorrow,Steve Tandy on the job ahead of him as new Wales head coach,And a new All Blacks call-up explains how his dog nearly cost him his place in the squad!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, we will hear from Australia as the Wallabies prevented a series whitewash.Finn Russell on one of the best tours ever.Joe Schmidt proud of his side ahead of Springboks test.Andy Farrell eyeing 2029 New Zealand tour?And Dan Cole back with Leicester Tigers.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Johnny Ward is joined in studio by Brent Pope, Denis Hickie and Brendan Fanning as the British & Irish Lions's third and final clash with the Wallabies has been heavily disrupted by injuries and biblical weather! The British & Irish Lions Saturday Panel with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Lions name their team, and the Wallabies lose a key player on the eve of their final test in Sydney,Ireland's Sam Monaghan returns to playing after 14 months out of action,And Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby following a stint in the NFL - but which club will he now join?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Tommy Rooney sat down with Dublin All-Ireland winners Barney and Dean Rock in episode four of Inner Drive to discuss the family's legacy within the GAA from Russell Road to the steps of the Hogan Stand.Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the latest from both camps as the Lions and Australia gear up for Saturday's final test in Sydney,Matt Williams and Will Genia offer their views on whether the global rugby community should be doing more to help the Australian game,And Aoife Wafer is in a race to be fit in time for next month's Rugby World Cup.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, we will hear from the victorious Lions camp as they target a 3-zip victory.Finn Russell feels that pressure is for tyres.Ellis Genge loves the front row union.Hugo Keenan recalls a surreal moment.And Joe Schmidt rages over tight last minute call.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

John Duggan is joined in studio by Brent Pope and Brendan Fanning, while Alan Quinlan joins from Australia after the British & Irish Lions managed to survive a massive fight from the Wallabies to win the series with a game to spare! The Lions Special Saturday Panel with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare