Rugby Daily | Leinster name team amid front-row crisis, McCloskey the starting 12 vs France?

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the team news from the Irish provinces for this weekend's European action.Could a number of Ulster centres force their way into the Ireland squad for the Six Nations?And I'll set your rugby calendar for the coming weekend...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Brian O'Driscoll gives his thoughts on a possible sensational return of Joey Carbery to Leinster, James Coughlan on Ronan O'Gara's unfinished business with La Rochelle, And more unrest in Welsh rugby, with another international set to move to an English club in the summer. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Off The Ball’s Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the defeats to Ulster and Leinster, and to look ahead to Sunday’s Champions Cup clash with Toulon.Subscribe 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 Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, are Munster matching their expectations for the season, or falling below them?Should Ronan O'Gara be brought back into Irish rugby ASAP?And Scotland continue to bolster their backroom ahead of the Women's Six Nations.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson.Coming up today, Leinster welcome back Robbie Henshaw, but doubts remain over Harry Byrne and RG Snyman.Munster suffer another defeat as tensions begin to grow.And Ronan O'Gara gets a thumping win over Toulon.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! 🎄Looking forward to another exciting year of sport, Mick, Eoin, Ben, and Susanna have written their 2026 Christmas Sporting Wishlists. Some are realistic, some not so much... But they can dream all the same!From Ireland qualifying for the World Cup to Evan Ferguson finding his 'forever home', they outline the biggest achievements they would like to see for Irish athletes on the world stage in 2026.

Former Ireland International Alan Quinlan joins Ger Gilroy to review the weekend of URC action which saw Leinster overcome Ulster in the Aviva as well as a win for Munster away to the Ospreys in Swansea 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/join

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, a final check-in before Leinster and Ulster do battle in an interpro derby tonight.Clayton McMillan gives a thoughtful response on where Munster are at heading towards the end of 2025,A key France international is a major doubt for their Six Nations opener against Ireland,And the Celtic Challenge is back! I'll tell you which Ireland stars will be lining out for the opening round this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Leinster and Ulster name their sides for tomorrow night's URC clash at the Aviva,The Munster team is also out, but head Clayton McMillan was not impressed by his side's display against Gloucester last weekend,And how can Ireland improve on a perceived lack of speedsters in their player pool? We ask the IRFU's Head of Athletic Performance and Science.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang!What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out people's favourite Christmas sports events!? From the darts to rugby and local traditions, there's so much happening during the Silly Season. What's your favourite Christmas sporting tradition? Get in touch on Social Media (@OffTheBall) or 087 9 180 180.