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John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from the three provinces in action in the URC tomorrow. It's a Soroka family affair for Leinster who welcome Cardiff to the Aviva, and we hear from Leo Cullen. Ulster centre James Hume outlines the extent of his injury lows as Ulster prepare to entertain the Scarlets. And Connacht's Paul Boyle provides insight into the challenge posed by Benetton this week. We hear more from Conor Murray following his decision to retire from international action. Plus, the latest ins and outs at Leicester.

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Shamrock Rovers midfielder Scarlett Herron and UCD Rugby President John Hammond speak about UCD's annual Daffodil Day fundraiser, where they will be raffling off signed Six Nations jerseys and organising a tailgate.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyouCatch 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

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps set the table for tonight's Dublin derby at Tolka Park, which is live on Off The Ball. We hear from Shels defender Cameron Ledwidge and Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Gareth McGlynn hits out at Derry's recruitment ahead of their meeting with Waterford. The Government are. suddenly not so keen on delivering money for League of Ireland academies. Liverpool reveal the payoffs to Jurgen Klopp and his staff amid club-wide losses. And Jose Mourinho cops a ban in Türkiye.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we previewed the evening's League of Ireland action in the company of Owen Heary and Barry Murphy. The news of Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray's retirements was covered by the BBC's Chris Jones. We looked ahead to Limerick and Clare's meeting in the Allianz Hurling League with Banner legend Jamesie O'Connor, who also reacted to the news of Shane O'Donnell's season-ending surgery. But this morning's Bite sees Shane, Colm and Arthur reflect on Evan Ferguson's brief cameo for West Ham last night; and we discussed some great League of Ireland mavericks with Owen and Barry. 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 a PACKED edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to the news that Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray are all retiring. We hear from Murray himself, who still has road to travel on the club front, as well as Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell. Alan Quinlan and Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis react to the appointment of Clayton McMillan as the next Munster head coach. There's team news for Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France, including the latest on Tadhg Furlong. Felix Jones is back in a very familiar job. A clutch of players are to return to action for Munster tomorrow night in Cork, as Denis Leamy discusses the visit of Edinburgh. And a France prop is in more trouble with the law.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a change in management at Liverpool. We get reaction to all of last night's Premier League action, with OTB's Nathan Murphy catching up with both Jake O'Brien and Nathan Collins. Ruben Amorim vows to speak to Alejandro Garnacho about his petulance. And a Bayern Munich star is set to leave the Bavarian giants on a free this summer.

Welcome to OTB Breakfast Bite - you FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got reaction to Munster's appointment of Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from Alan Quinlan. John Brewin reviewed last night's Premier League action, which included Liverpool extending their lead to 13-points. Cathal Ryan joined us on the show to talk about his one-man show, PUCKED.And Professor Laleh Khalili discusses INEOS’ financial landscape.And it's there we take our Bite, as we talk to Professor Khalili about INEOS' miserly cost-cutting measures at Manchester United; and that's after we talk to John Brewin about United's 3-2 defeat of Ipswich. 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 Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals. Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff. Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card. And English plans to cap a South African-born centre look to have been scuppered.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland WNT's disastrous Nations League outing in Slovenia. We hear from Sue Ronan, Méabh De Búrca and Gavin Cooney on how Carla Ward got it so wrong in Koper. Arne Slot has learned of his punishment arising from the fiery Merseyside derby at Goodison. Enzo Maresca defends his misfiring forward Cole Palmer. And James Abankwah tells OTB he's not yet looking for a senior Ireland call-up.

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On a packed show this morning, former Ireland defender Méabh de Búrca reviewed a disastrous evening for the WNT in Slovenia. GAA referee David Coldrick discusses the new rules in Gaelic football.Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins to talk Six Nations and more.And we were joined by Watford's on-loan defender James Abankwah. And that's where we take our Bite this morning, but not until after Ger and Colm address Ireland's terrible Women's Nations League result in Koper. 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 Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Garry Ringrose's disciplinary hearing. Munster count the cost of that ill-fated Ireland 'A' game at Ashton Gate, and we speak to John Ryan. Pete Wilkins also has injury concerns at Connacht, and he's provided an update on their out-half depth chart with JJ Hanrahan departing. Rob Russell is back for Leinster, and we hear from their attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal. And Ma'a Nonu is back in top level rugby at the age of 42.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview this evening's Women's Nations League clash of Slovenia and the Republic of Ireland + we get the expert view of Julie-Ann Russell. Jamie McGrath is on the move in Scotland. The Premier League title race protagonists speak ahead of their latest outings, with Mikel Arteta defiant despite Arsenal's 11-point gap. Jose Mourinho has been accused of racism in Türkiye. And Jordi Cruyff's surprising new job.

In case you missed it, here is episode seven of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our OTB fans!In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA. 'Settle In' on Off the Ball brought to you by Guinness 0.0 – Proud Partner of Croke Park Stadium and Proud Partner of the GAA.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh looked back over the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Former Ireland hooker James Tracy analysed Ireland's scrum performance in Cardiff. OTB's own Kathleen McNamee helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League game away to Slovenia for the Republic of Ireland. Plus, Saipan, Leeds and the never-ending downfall of Manchester United were all covered by Ger, Colm and Arthur. But this morning's Bite first checks in with Tommy Walsh, and his new-found love of padel. Then it's the turn of James Tracy. 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 Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you up to date with the Ireland news following an eventful weekend for both the men's sides that were in action. We have the latest on Garry Ringrose, and hear from Alan Quinlan on the centre's red card challenge in Cardiff. Ulster have been forced into signing short-term injury cover for their front row. Two Munster forwards have extended their stays with the province. Stuart Lancaster is a man in demand. The latest from France's crisis club, Stade Francais.And Benetton are to part company with their head coach.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest Republic of Ireland injury news ahead of next month's Nations League playoff with Bulgaria, with one player set to miss both legs. There's all the reaction to Liverpool's potentially title-defining win at Manchester City, as we hear from Brian Kerr, Jonathan Wilson and Pep Guardiola. Leanne Kiernan has been left behind as the Ireland WNT head to Slovenia. The Manchester United coaching staff are losing patience with one big-money acquisition. And the Rangers legend to replace Philippe Clement at Ibrox.

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan reviewed the weekend's Six Nations action, including Ireland's nervy win in Wales. We look back on a weekend when Liverpool moved 11-points clear at the top of the Premier League with Jonathan Wilson. OTB GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney wraps up the weekend’s Gaelic football action. But this morning's Breakfast Bite looks back on the OTB 3 inspiring Wales on Saturday, and we take some of Quinny's view of things as well. 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 Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales tomorrow in Cardiff. We hear from head coach Simon Easterby, Wales captain Jac Morgan, and Alan Quinlan on the big game. Gloucester have described the signing of Ross Byrne as a real coup.Ronan O'Gara gives OTB the latest on rumours he could soon start his international coaching career. And Mike Prendergast's named a stout Ireland 'A' team that will play in Bristol on Sunday.