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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two Ireland props signing extensions to their central contracts. Former Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff reveals how close his neck injury brought him to death. Pete Wilkins reflects on Connacht's impressive Challenge Cup win away to Perpignan. The latest on Chris Farrell's future in French rugby. And another England international commits their future to their club.

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Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little taster for this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show Andy Mitten and Sam Lee look back on both sides of the Manchester derby, more of which in a moment. Pat McCarry reflects on a busy weekend for the provinces in Investec and Champions Cup action. And Aisling O'Reilly rounds up the club GAA action. This morning's Breakfast Bite takes us to the Performance Rankings, and what Colm has dubbed 'the best worst Manchester derby of all time'.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

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of Russell Martin's sacking as Southampton manager. Ruben Amorim is vindicated in his dropping of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho for the Manchester derby. Enzo Maresca keeps insisting Chelsea aren't title contenders, despite cutting Liverpool's lead to 2-points. Brendan Rodgers says there's no talk of a treble yet at Celtic, after they bag the potential first leg of it.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of another busy weekend of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. We speak to Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as he hands a first start to Jordie Barrett for tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup clash with Clermont at the Aviva. Rob Herring and Cormac Izuchukwu look ahead to Ulster's latest daunting task at home to Bordeaux. Cian Prendergast is back in the mix for Connacht's Challenge Cup trip to Perpignan, and we hear from Scott Fardy. Plus, Felix Jones is now a free agent...

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Welcome to a Friday edition of Football Daily Extra, where Richie McCormack brings you news and reaction to the Republic of Ireland's draw in the World Cup qualifiers.Aisling O'Reilly speaks to Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson for his thoughts on the group.Pep Guardiola discusses using the January transfer window as a means of arresting Manchester City's slump.Ange Postecoglou has no regrets regarding his Timo Werner comments - we hear from the Spurs manager.Arne Slot provides an update on Federico Chiesa's fitness.And a takeover of Everton nears completion.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined us ahead of La Rochelle's Investec Champions Cup meeting with Bristol tomorrow. Daniel Harris reflects on Manchester United getting out of jail away to Plzen in the Europa League. And as Shamrock Rovers stretch their Conference League run into the new year, former Hoops keeper Barry Murphy joins us. And it's in Tallaght where we take our Breakfast Bite, as Colm, Aisling and Dara look back on a memorable night for Rovers at home to Borac, and then we tap into that chat with Barry 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 Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Shamrock Rovers' 3-0 win at home to Borac. We hear from Hoops boss Stephen Bradley on the future of on-loan striker Johnny Kenny, and he looks ahead to their "free hit" at Chelsea. Ange Postecoglou has strong words for Timo Werner following his lacklustre display at Ibrox. And Ruben Amorim revels in his Manchester United players' fighting spirit - even if it's among themselves.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Munster's Investec Champions Cup tie away to Castres.We hear from Mike Prendergast and Calvin Nash regarding tomorrow night's trip to France.Stade Francais' would-be pro wrestling prospects have gotten off lightly following their red cards at Thomond Park last week. French prosecutors have recommended lengthy prison sentences for the Irish ex-Grenoble players accused in a rape trial. And English police have found a body following the disappearance of ex-England full-back Tom Voyce.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan wraps up all of last night's Champions League action, which included a deepening of Manchester City's slump. We hear from Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta following contrasting nights for the Spanish duo. Stephen Bradley fires a warning to his Shamrock Rovers bosses as they stand on the brink of the Conference League knockout phase. Rocco Vata opens his account at Watford. And a former Ireland U21 international is suddenly a free agent.

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your little FREE sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we tackle Eileen Gleeson's sacking as Republic of Ireland WNT manager with Kathleen McNamee.The BBC's Chris Jones gives us a UK-centric preview of next year's Lions squad. Mayo legend David Brady joins us for a special 'You Had To Be There'. And Keith Treacy looks back on last night's Champions League action, and previews Shamrock Rovers' Conference League tie with Borac. This morning's Breakfast Bite takes some of Keith's view of Manchester City's malaise, something that started the show with Ger, Colm and Dara. 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

Eoin Sheahan was joined by former long distance runner Catherina McKiernan who has won marathons across Europe as well as medalling at World and European Cross County Championships. She dives into whether she has any regrets when reflecting on her illustrious career and what life post-competing has been like.Settle In is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the new Ireland U20 head coach. We check in with Ulster assistant Dan Soper ahead of what he's called their "must-win" Investec Champions Cup fixture with Bordeaux. Rugby Australia CEO reveals their contingency plans should Joe Schmidt walk away from the Wallabies job next year. And Lawrence Dallaglio pays a touching tribute to his missing former teammate Tom Voyce.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the reaction to last night's Champions League action. There's bad news for Caoimhin Kelleher direct from the horse's mouth that is Arne Slot's, who has also been discussing Darwin Nunez's poor form. We hear from Brendan Rodgers after Celtic's draw in Zagreb. Pep Guardiola reveals how his Manchester City players can rebuild their confidence. And Saudi Arabia is to be waved through as 2034 World Cup hosts today.

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your amuse bouche for today's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Rafa Honigstein looks at the task ahead of Jurgen Klopp with the Red Bull group, as their sides falter in Europe. We check in with Vikki Wall, as she added an AFLW title with North Melbourne to her All Ireland football title with Meath. And Feargal O'Rourke - author of 'From Rags To Riches: The Irish Men's Team In The Professional Era - joins us in studio. 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

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Mike Prendergast putting forward his case to be the next Munster head coach. We also hear from Munster wing Calvin Nash on what would make Prendergast an excellent head coach. Ulster's worst fears regarding Ben Moxham have been confirmed. Leinster's full-back options have been depleted still further, and we speak to new signing Jordie Barrett. Shayne Bolton's rotten luck with injuries continues. And the France duo accused of rape in Argentina have seen their charges dropped.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Graham Hunter previews tonight's Champions League action and gives us the latest from La Liga. Former Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw gives us his view of how Andy Farrell's Lions squad might look. And our own Will O'Callaghan provides his Hurling Power Rankings, something that has become quite contentious within OTB Towers. This morning's Bite looks at the freshening of the Galway hurling panel, and the GAA's current issues with Revenue. 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

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the table for this evening's Champions League action.We hear from Arne Slot on Alisson's return to the Liverpool side in their game away to Girona.Unai Emery on the shifting expectations of Aston Villa's European campaign.Tomas Soucek pays tribute to Michail Antonio as West Ham heap the pressure on Wolves boss Gary O'Neil.Plus, Manchester City's rap sheet has grown as their hearing into alleged financial rule breaches closes.