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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Hush Farrelly & Sarah O’Donovan, reflecting on Ireland’s disappointing defeat to New Zealand in Chicago…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up on a bumper pod, your big preview of Ireland's clash with the All Blacks tomorrow,There are changes a'coming in the Energia All-Ireland League next season,And all the team news you need to know from the big internationals this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland's massive clash with New Zealand at Soldier Field.All Blacks legends Conrad Smith and Ben Smith take us behind the curtain of the side that won back-to-back World Cups.And a huge injury blow for the Ireland women's team, with a key player out for the rest of the season.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

It's match-week for the Irish Rugby team in Chicago and Jack Crowley will start in that number 10 jersey, another twist in the rivalry between himself and Sam Prendergast... The WOTS team got busy chatting to the public about their favourite sporting rivalries, whether it's healthy competition, and where does the line lie? Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us at 087 9 180 180. 📞

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cathal Mullaney.Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks.Eddie Jones doubts Ireland's good days will continue.And Munster to go all out for the visit of Los Pumas.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton, alongside Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig, brings forward a special All Blacks edition of his Irish Rugby Green XV for episode 5, ahead of Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago.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

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' win over Connacht that saw them pick up their fifth straight URC win. We'll also look ahead to Munster's clash with the Argentina XV, and Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Soldier Field. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected] to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78The 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.

Former Leinster Rugby Development Officer Kevin McCleery joins Will O’Callaghan to discuss his position in getting a Rugby 7s team together to play in Asian 7s Rugby during this time of conflict.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks,The team news from the Irish sides ahead of this weekend's URC action.And the Welsh regions get some clarity on their futures, but uncertainty remains over who might get the chop...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, Clayton McMillan on Munster's tough test against Connacht.Gerry Thornley on an Irish bolter.And another Springbok gets a ban, much to the chagrin of Rassie Erasmus.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting