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On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the details of Mack Hansen's suspension following his post-match outburst over the Christmas. Two more of his teammates have committed their next two years to Connacht. Oyonnax have sacked Chris Farrell following his conviction as part of the Grenoble rape trial. And La Rochelle will be without Tolu Latu for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup date with Leinster.

Nathan Murphy sat down with Tham & Nhat Nguyen to talk about their incredible journey from Vietnam to Ireland to performing on the world's biggest stage. While they once thought they'd never see each other again, they're now supporting each other through this new stage of life. Settle In is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the first words from Graham Potter as West Ham manager.The latest on Rodrigo Bentancur after his concerning exit from last night's Carabao Cup semi-final.Shamrock Rovers have swooped for a new goalkeeper.Manchester City could be about to drop €150m in the January sales.And Vitor Pereira makes his first signing as Wolves manager.

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Graham Hunter fills us in on the latest goings-on in Spanish football. The 42.ie's Gavin Cooney joins us to review last night's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg between Tottenham and Liverpool. And Charlie Morgan of The Telegraph helps set the table for this weekend's Investec Champions Cup action, which includes Munster's Pool 3 contest with Saracens - a game you can hear live and exclusive on Saturday's Off The Ball. But today's Breakfast Bite takes in part of our chat with Gavin, and begins with Arthur once again being unmoved by Ange Postecoglous's partial redemption against Liverpool last night. 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 news of two more contract extensions at Connacht.We hear directly from the horse's mouth as Mike Prendergast provides an update on Munster's ten-week (and counting) hunt for a new head coach.La Rochelle could face Leinster without their first-choice hooker on Sunday.The club v country tussle that's delaying Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's potential shoulder surgery.And Italy the latest country to suffer a Six Nations-ending injury to a key player.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest on the managerial situation at West Ham. Mikel Arteta partially blames the ball for Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Mason Melia looks set to stick with St. Pat's, for now. Drogheda United distance themselves from unnamed Irish sports star. Bray continue their recruitment drive. Didier Deschamps to call time on his time in charge of France, as one of his former players eyes up a move to the USA. And Patrick Kluivert has returned to management in a surprising place.

Welcome to Wednesday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Young Hurler of the Year - Adam Hogan - joins us to discuss the start of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup. Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan gives his assessment of the new rules being introduced to Gaelic football. And we also speak to one of the godfather's of the current Portuguese coaching revolution in soccer - Antonio Veloso - who gives his take on Miguel Amorim chances of success at Manchester United. 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 on a busy day at Connacht where head coach Pete Wilkins addresses Mack Hansen's looming disciplinary hearing. One of Wilkins' backroom team is out the gap at the end of this season, but two of his players have committed their futures. A pair of Munster Academy products have also signed new deals, and we hear from one of them - Tom Ahern. There's mixed injury news from Ulster, while Tadhg Furlong is nearing a Leinster comeback. France, England and Italy will all be without key players during the Six Nations. And Jeremy Davidson's moved upstairs at Castres ahead of schedule.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from Robbie Keane following his unveiling as Ferencvaros' new manager.Graham Potter is a man in demand, as Everton weigh up a move for an Aston Villa winger.Heung Min Son has extended his stay at Tottenham.One of the key men in Shelbourne's title winning season has made a permanent move to a League Two club.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.On this morning's show, we were joined by Sligo football manager Tony McEntee to discuss the new rules in Gaelic football.Biarritz director of rugby James Coughlan also checks in.And we talk to The Independent's chief football writer Daniel Storey regarding the incredible form being shown by his beloved Nottingham Forest.And it's in Nottingham where this morning's Bite alights, as first, Ger, Colm and Arthur wonder if Forest can challenge Liverpool all the way in the Premier League. And then, Daniel tells us how this fine run has come to pass.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§

All-Ireland winner in both Gaelic football and basketball, Kieran Donaghy joined Nathan Murphy on the Monday Newsround to talk around just how devastating the collapse of the roof of the Tralee sports complex will be on the local community.Off The Ball Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #getbackinaction

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan brings you news of Tom O'Toole's suspension for his ugly clearout on Munster centre Alex Nankivell.Ronan O'Gara says La Rochelle's Invested Champions Cup date with Leinster will be a wake-up call for his players.Samoa's head coach has been forced to resign following sexual assault allegations involving members of his own family.And Camille Chat's Racing 92 contract has been torn up after he turned up to training drunk.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Robbie Keane's impending return to management, in yet another far-flung corner of Europe.We've reaction from Jonathan Wilson on yesterday's 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.Donyell Malen has reportedly agreed personal terms with Aston Villa.Plus, Eddie Howe discusses Newcastle's transfer dealings with a goalkeeper set to depart.

Welcome to Monday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Jonathan Wilson looked back primarily over yesterday's 2-2 draw at Anfield, and the rest of the weekend's Premier League action. Another weekend of Investec Champions Cup action is on the horizon, so Alan Quinlan joins us in studio. And The Irish Examiner's Maurice Brosnan updates us on the first batch of challenge matches to be played under Gaelic football's new rules. But this morning's Breakfast Bite takes us to the Performance Rankings, where Ger, Colm and Arthur assessed the true state of Manchester United in the wake of their point away to 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

The Racing Pod is back for another week and on today's episode John Duggan and Johnny Ward will look back over all the racing action from Christmas, as well as looking ahead to the action in Cork this Saturday and Sunday's card in Naas. To listen to the full racing pod, sign up on Offtheball.com/join The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. See Gamblingcare.ie

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