Rugby Daily | Ireland stars return for URC action, Dupont back, Ireland and England on different arcs?

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Munster, Leinster and Ulster all welcome back a number of Ireland internationals for the return of the URC this weekend,Chris Jones on the changing fortunes of Ireland and England in 2025,And Antoine Dupont could return to play this weekend after eight months out with injury.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, after the Autumn Nations Series, attention turns to the domestic and European action for the provinces this weekend.Brian O'Driscoll on the one element that Ireland have noticeably lost in their attack,35 players have signed central contracts as part of the IRFU's Women's High Performance Programme,And why the Irish system is struggling to produce quality front-row options for international level.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, we'll round off the reaction to Ireland's defeat to South Africa on Saturday.Squad updates from the provinces with the URC back this weekend, and the start of the Champions Cup fast approaching.And Felipe Contepomi reveals the physical confrontation he had with an England star at Twickenham this weekend...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Shane Hannon is joined by Adrian Barry and Aidan Delaney for today’s headlines, dominated by Ireland being defeated by South Africa 24-11 at the Aviva Stadium. 

In Andy Farrell's own words it was a "chaotic" 80 minutes in the Aviva Stadium last night as Ireland went down 13-24 to the visiting World Champions.In this Sunday Special of Rugby Daily, hear from Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Irish players, and former Leinster and Connacht professional, Andy Dunne, straight after the final whistle.#Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Rugby Analyst Brent Pope and former Ireland International Shane Byrne join Shane Hannon in studio to talk all things Irish Rugby and preview this evening's fierce encounter between Ireland and South Africa in the Aviva Stadium The Saturday Panel is presented by Heineken 

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today: it's nearly here - I'll have your final preview of Ireland against South Africa:We'll hear from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Caelan Doris about tomorrow's huge test at the Aviva StadiumTwo-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff on how Ireland can really frustrate the Springboks tomorrow.And what else is on this weekend from a rugby perspective? I'll map out your viewing schedule later in the pod.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In episode 3 of Back Seat Pundits, Grand Slam winner and Coach Of The Year Fiona Hayes joined Susanna Mollen as they travel to the home of Irish Rugby, the Aviva Stadium, and look ahead to the clash against South Africa. Back Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault 

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.Rassie Erasmus on the one thing that annoys him about Northern Hemisphere teams,Jean de Villiers on Ireland being a bogey team for the Springboks,And will Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber return to the South Africa setup just in time for the World Cup?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Happy Thursday everyone! Every week we ask the public if they have a topic in mind, and this week you delivered! Amy Gibbons, a Gaelic football player and coach, reached out to us about her 3rd ACL rupture. She is a major advocate for research into why ACL injuries are so prevalent in women's sports, and what can be done to mitigate it. We spoke to her about her own journey and recovery, as well as rugby player Aoibheann Reilly, Kildare football lead s&c Dr Neil Welch, and UPMC consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Brian Devitt for this special episode.Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!