Highlights From Off The Ball

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the Republic of Ireland squad for the Nations League playoff with Bulgaria. Ange Postecoglou singles out Troy Parrott for praise ahead of tonight's Europa League second leg involving Tottenham and AZ. Ruben Amorim discusses Jim Ratcliffe's disparaging of the Manchester United squad. Ruesha Littlejohn is a Hoop. And Joshua Kimmich has ended speculation regarding his future.

This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we looked ahead to Ireland's Six Nations game away to Italy with former Azzurri back turned truck driver, Mirco Bergamasco. Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival was previewed from Prestbury Park by John Duggan. Leitrim senior men’s football manager Steven Poacher chats about his first season in charge of the team. And we were joined by European Indoor gold medalist Sarah Healy following her sensational 3000m victory. And that's where we take this morning's Bite, as Ger and Colm catch up with Healy. But first, Mirco Bergamasco gives his view of this Saturday's game in Rome. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

It's day three of Cheltenham and Thom Malone is back with John Duggan and Johnny Ward (when his internet connection allowed it!) today as Ireland look to continue their winning ways at Cheltenham. The Cheltenham Show on Off The Ball with William Hill

Irish Olympian Sarah Healy joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show fresh off her gold medal at the European Indoor Championships.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyou

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur O’Dea talk through this morning’s papers on Off The Ball Breakfast.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyou

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Romain Ntamack pouring more petrol on the fires of last week's clash of Ireland and France at the Aviva. Andrew Porter defends himself after Fabien Galthié attempted to get him cited for his part in the injury sustained by Antoine Dupont. Rabah Slimani is among the Leinster players extending their stay at Leinster. And Ronan O'Gara's refresh of the La Rochelle squad continues.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest on the massive rift between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs. Last night's Champions League second leg defeat to PSG has come with added cost to Liverpool ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final. Unai Emery discusses Aston Villa's second leg with Club Brugge. And we hear from Steve Clarke on his future as Scotland head coach.

Thom Malone is joined by John Duggan live from Cheltenham to look ahead to day two of the racing festival.The Racing Pod w/ William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, journalist Philippe Auclair reflected on a breathless night of Champions League action at Anfield. John Duggan joined us from a snowy Presbury Park ahead of day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival. OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton predicted the Ireland XV that will start their Six Nations finale against Italy on Saturday. And we spoke to Donald McRae about his excellent new boxing book 'The Last Bell'. And it's there we take our Bite, as Donald discusses his latest book. And first, a sample of Philippe's view of PSG's win over Liverpool. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as attentions turn to Saturday's trip to Italy. We hear from attack coach Andrew Goodman and loosehead Andrew Porter as the inquest into the defeat to France continues. There's Premiership interest in Jack Crowley. Munster and Leinster have both been signing members of their existing squads to new contracts. And New Zealand Rugby secure the services of one of their top prospects.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the news of Manchester United's plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium. The Manchester United Supporters Trust have responded to the news with a series of questions. And we hear Jim Ratcliffe's claims of how close United were to insolvency. Away from Old Trafford, Arne Slot looks ahead to Liverpool's Champions League second leg with Paris Saint-Germain. Phil has the latest on the international tug-o-war for Rocco Vata. And the Bulgarian FA are refusing to accept their manager's resignation ahead of Ireland playoff.

Join Thom Malone as he chats to John Duggan and Johnny Ward about the first day of Cheltenham.The Racing Pod w/ William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were honoured to be joined by European Athletics bronze medalist, Kate O'Connor. We continued our inquest into Saturday's Six Nations defeat to France with Mike Sherry. John Duggan set the table for the first day of the Cheltenham Festival. Newstalk's Jess Kelly joined us to discuss her involvement in the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, which is supporting the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.And Football Pod host Tommy Rooney provided the latest update on his Football Power Rankings.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Kate O'Connor picked up the Bronze in the Pentathlon at the recent European Indoor Championships on Sunday, now she joins Ger and Dara to discuss her multi-event career so far and her plans for the future!Off the Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum NutritionTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the health of an Ireland squad still licking their collective wounds after Saturday's defeat to France. FFR president Florian Grill seethes over their treatment at the hands of match officials. England's Ollie Lawrence is now a doubt for the Lions tour this summer. And Richie has the latest on Rabah Slimani's status as a Leinster player.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you what Mike Arteta DID say in response to the title race question. Ruben Amorim heaps praise on his Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes. Florian Wirtz could have already played his final game for Bayer Leverkusen. And Real Madrid have injury doubts over three key players ahead of their Champions League second leg with Atletico Madrid.

Welcome to Monday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. You can listen to that here. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us for the post mortem on Ireland's Six Nations defeat to France. Football writer Jonathan Wilson reviewed the weekend's Premier League action, and the further dwindling of Arsenal's title hopes. Sarah O'Donovan and Jamie Wall looked back on the weekend's hurling. And John Duggan began our coverage of this week's Cheltenham Festival.And, as ever of a Monday, we brought you the Performance Rankings. But this morning's Bite takes in some of Quinny's dissection of the Ireland loss on Saturday before we cross to Prestbury Park for the first time this week. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Here's a snipped of our Sunday Paper Review, after a disappointing night for the Irish Six Nations campaign, Adrian Barry is joined by former Irish Rugby international Grace Davitt, and sports journalist, Clíona Foley, to discuss the sports news of the week.

Shane, Adrian & Ann-Marie bring you all of the major sporting stories on this Sunday morning, the after Ireland Six Nations hopes were dashed at the hands of a largely Dupont-less France…

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack completes your build-up to tomorrow's titanic battle between Ireland and France at the Aviva. We speak to Caelan Doris and Simon Easterby at today's captain's run, plus Antoine Dupont piles further pressure on tomorrow's referee Angus Gardner. Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan and Andy Dunne all have their say on tomorrow's crunch clash. Plus Italy make half a dozen changes for their test with England on Sunday.