RUGBY DAILY: Connacht upturn continues, Ireland target an Aussie front row to boost their options and TNT fallout

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear more from the Leinster camp ahead of another Champions Cup knockout berth getting underway this weekend,Hugo Keenan's intense FOMO during the Six Nations,And Brittany Hogan on why she chose to speak up about her childhood sexual abuse.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting===The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. 

On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Ruairi O'Hagan join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the improved performance and two bonus points picked up in the defeat to the Bulls in South Africa. There's a preview of the Challenge Cup clash with Exeter, and discussions on the voluntary redundancy programme announced by Munster, and the plans to stage another Champions Cup game in Cork at Páirc uí Chaoimh.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join******The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.******The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. 

Welcome along to Tuesday’s Rugby Daily, I’m Susanna Mollen.Coming up today we’ve got news from the Leinster camp as they prepare for their Round of 16 clash with Edinburgh in the Champions Cup on Easter Sunday.The Irish women’s team have gathered for their first day of camp in the High Performance Centre.And Irish teams might be set to join the English women’s league, the PWR, as they announce plans to expand.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingThe League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. 

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from the world of rugby, including Ireland's attempt to prise a young front row from Down Under.Quinlan on Connacht upturn.Parling apology.South Africa nab another member of the England coaching staff.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, possible redundancies and a major slump in form both hang over Munster midway through their stint in South Africa in the URC,The title sponsorship deal for the upcoming Nations Championship is now in serious jeopardy.And Tana Umaga reveals the crucial advice he received early in his coaching career.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting===Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Jack Carty reveals why he's decided to call time on his career at the end of the season,Mack Hansen hits out at the "explosion of negativity" towards Ireland during the Six Nations,Has Rieko Ioane failed to deliver since he arrived at Leinster?And the interesting idea being trialled this weekend in the English Prem...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting===Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to dicssus Munster’s big defeat away to the Sharks. They discuss where the Reds go from here, look ahead to the clash with the Bulls, and pay tribute to Niall Scannell who will be retiring at the end of the season.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, how Munster are regrouping following their Durban demolition,St Mary's claim their first Senior Cup since 2002,And a doping scandal that has dealt a "serious blow" to the reputation of Georgia Rugby.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingListen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

Gary Ringrose, Jack Conan and Jack Boyle sit down and chat to Susanna Mollen and Dara Smith Naughton about the Bank of Ireland School's cup. The Leinster rugby stars reminisce on their days of school cup rugby and share advice to any aspiring young rugby players. Rugby on off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting 

In our latest instalment of Back Seat Pundits, Rachel Sheehan was joined by former Munster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions player, David Wallace, to discuss Ireland's performance in the 2026 Six Nations. Back Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault