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  Rugby Daily | URC team news: Mack back for Stormers, Quinny on Munster's bare minimum 25.09.2026 12min

  Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, all the team news ahead of the URC finally kicking off this weekend,and Ireland target a big response against Japan, as the WXV Global Series heads to Galway.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | NZ to scrap Super Rugby teams? James Tracy's *dream* Leinster head coach 24.09.2026 12min

  Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Gerry Thornley is not happy that the domestic season is only kicking off this weekend.James Tracy's dream pick for the next Leinster head coach,And could New Zealand Rugby scrap their Super Rugby sides to secure their financial future?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | BOD on Ireland's glaring issue, the danger for Carbery at Leinster 23.09.2026 10min

  Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the extent of Munster's injury crisis at out-half becomes clearer - and more concerning...Brian O'Driscoll on what he feels Ireland lacks at the minute,And James Tracy's big question as Joey Carbery returns to Leinster action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Brian O'Driscoll - The Next Play: Niall Quinn on life after football | Off The Ball 22.09.2026 46min

  Welcome to a brand new series on Off The Ball where Brian O'Driscoll sits down with legends of Irish sport who have retired their sporting career for something new. In episode one, Brian spoke to former professional footballer for Ireland, Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland, Niall Quinn about the transition from athlete to running a business.The Next Play on Off The Ball is brought to you by Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section
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  Rugby Daily | Lancaster shuts down Leinster links, Porter moving back to tighthead? 22.09.2026 11min

  Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Stuart Lancaster sheds some light whether he'll stay at Connacht, or go for the head coach role at Leinster.Could Andrew Porter make a switch to tighthead this season?And Henry Pollock has signed a new deal at Northampton, but for far less than his agent Eddie Hearn would like...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | Ireland's "first blip" under Bemand, Quinny on "tough" Munster u-turn for Butler 21.09.2026 12min

  Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the fallout from Ireland's shock defeat to the USA in Tallaght yesterday.A mad weekend in the WXV, as France are shown five cards, but held on to beat Australia.And Munster head into a new URC campaign with a spurned out-half among their two choices for the 10 jersey this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  REACTION FROM TALLAGHT: Ireland blow huge lead in defeat to the USA | Ireland 36-40 USA 21.09.2026 26min

  Cameron Hill was on hand in Tallaght Stadium to get immediate reaction as Ireland blew a 19-point lead in the second half to hand the victory to the United States in the first WXV match of the year.Firstly hear from Cameron as he gives his report of the events that unfolded in South DublinThen, hear from Scott Bemand and Erin King in their post-match press conferenceFinally, hear from US Head Coach Jack Hanratty and player Georgie Perris-Redding in their press conference.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | John Muldoon: "never threw myself into Ireland chances", Ireland WXV team news 18.09.2026 11min

  Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Ireland team news ahead of Sunday's W-X-V opener against the United States.John Muldoon opens up on the regrets he still holds about his playing career,And could New Zealand Rugby face a Welsh-style overhaul of their professional game?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  FINLAY BEALHAM, PAUL BOYLE & BILLY BOHAN: ‘Feels like history repeating itself!’ | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES 17.09.2026 47min

  In the second of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Dexcom Stadium, speaking to some of the stars of the current Connacht and Ireland setups!They were joined by props Finlay Bealham and Billy Bohan, as well as loose forward Paul Boyle, looking ahead to the new season, with the prospect of the World Cup at the end of it as well!This was the second of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a just over a week. We will also be going to Ulster and Munster next month, and there’s still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/eventsRugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  JOHN MULDOON: ’Stusdays are real!’ | Connacht vs the Springboks in 2007 | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES 17.09.2026 1j 1min

  In the second of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan, Brian O’Driscoll and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Dexcom Stadium, speaking to ‘Mr Connacht’ himself, John Muldoon, the assistant coach to Stuart Lancaster and former teammate of both Brian and Andy.This was the second of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a just over a week. We will also be going to Ulster and Munster next month, and there’s still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/eventsRugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Finn Russell: From Stonemasonry to Lions Player Of The Series - How he became a legend of Scottish Rugby | Inner Drive 16.09.2026 47min

  Finn Russell joins Eoin Sheahan for our latest episode of Inner Drive, for a wide-ranging chat on the journey from Bridge of Allan to the very top of world rugby. Finn reflects on growing up playing every sport going, breaking through as a “late developer”, and balancing rugby with a stonemasonry apprenticeship before the pro dream properly took off. He opens up on New Zealand’s influence, the Lions rollercoaster from “Geography 6” to Player of the Series, and the much-talked-about mending of bridges with Gregor Townsend. He also opens up about what Scotland need to do to win something big. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz.
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  Rugby Daily | Munster's already in injury crisis, Nienaber: club rugby 2-3 years ahead of int'l game 16.09.2026 10min

  Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ronan O'Gara won't be the next head coach of Leinster,The injury crisis that's ravaged Munster - BEFORE the new URC season.And the IRFU hit Leinster coach Seán O'Brien with a 10-match touchline ban...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | Ireland WXV special: Erin King, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann, Robyn O'Connor & Beth Buttimer! 15.09.2026 23min

  Ireland get a busy WXV Global Series campaign underway this weekend, with the USA coming to Tallaght Stadium on Sunday.Our own Cameron Hill caught up with a number of Ireland stars ahead of another massive season, with both England and France coming to town for the 2027 Women's Six Nations.Enjoy our chats with captain Erin King, stalwarts Eve Higgins and Anna McGann, Robyn O'Connor - the breakthrough star winger of 2026 - and Beth Buttimer, who got just the eight tries for Munster in as they defended their Interpro crown!Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  LEO CULLEN & JACQUES NIENABER: ‘He is the Sir Alex Ferguson of rugby!’ | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES 11.09.2026 45min

  In the first of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the new LAYA Arena, speaking to some Leinster legends and current stars!For the second part of the Leinster edition of the Roadshow, Eoin and Andy were joined by head coach entering his final year Leo Cullen, as well as two-time World Cup winning coach and Leinster assistant coach Jacques Nienaber.This was just the first of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a few short weeks. We will also be going to Connacht, Ulster and Munster, and there’s still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/eventsRugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  JOSH VAN DER FLIER & JOE McCARTHY: ‘Leo Cullen is Mr Leinster!’ | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES 11.09.2026 58min

  In the first of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the new LAYA Arena, speaking to some Leinster legends and current stars!They were first joined by current Leinster and Ireland stars Josh van der Flier and Joe McCarthy, before Leinster legend Malcolm O’Kelly jumped on stage.This was just the first of our Rugby Roadshows, as the new domestic season begins in a few short weeks. We will also be going to Connacht, Ulster and Munster, and there’s still time for you to get your tickets! Get your tickets here: http://offtheball.com/eventsRugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | Ireland 6N game in the US? Erin King hoping for W6N Aviva return 11.09.2026 11min

  Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, could the Ireland men's team move a Six Nations game out of the Aviva to the US?Will the Ireland women's team be back at the Aviva against England or France in next year's Six Nations?And England head coach Steve Borthwick is set for a contract extension...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | Why ROG is wrong fit for Leinster, Boks seek consistency in Baltimore 08.09.2026 11min

  Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Rassie gets out early once again with his team to face the All Blacks,Alan Quinlan on why ROG would be the wrong choice as the new Leinster coach,And how Leinster prop ALex Usanov could've gone down an entirely different sporting path.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | Contepomi for Leinster hotseat? Rennie on "war of words" with Rassie 04.09.2026 10min

  Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, a new lead candidate has emerged in the hunt for Leo Cullen's successor at Leinster,Another big injury blow for Leinster and Ireland ahead of the new season,And New Zealand name their team to face South Africa in the third test of their Greatest Rivalry series.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | Rassie: "We're not f**king walking around!", Mack back as province begin pre-season 01.09.2026 10min

  Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, South Africa supposedly name their team for their third test against the All Blacks,Why the refereeing of the scrum is becoming the Culture War at the heart of the Greatest Rivalry Tour...And how the Irish provinces fared in their pre-season games, and the women's interpro series at the weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
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  Rugby Daily | Crowley out until New Year, ABs and Boks name teams, Women's interpro finale 28.08.2026 12min

  Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, huge blow for Munster and Ireland, as Jack Crowley is ruled out for the rest of the year,The teams are named for the second test between New Zealand and South Africa in the Greatest Rivalry tour,And all eyes on Galway tomorrow for the exciting finale to the Women's Interpro Series.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting