Best Brendan Hansen Podcasts (2025)

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Back Seat Pundits | James Tracy on Ireland's lineout problems, the selection process and their chances against Australia and South Africa 21:06

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In episode two of 'Back Seat Pundits' James Tracy joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled to the Aviva stadium to discuss the issue with Ireland's lineout, Andy Farrell's selection process and his score predictions against Australia and South Africa. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault…

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Rugby Daily | Could the Wallabies beat Ireland? Ireland forward makes long-awaited return 14:50

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll hear from Caelan Doris and Joe Schmidt ahead of Ireland vs Australia at the Aviva Stadium. A key Ireland forward makes her long-awaited return from injury this weekend, And still looking for a full rundown of the rugby action on offer this weekend? I've got you covered. Rugby on Of…

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SETTLE IN: Moving from Ukraine | Leinster & dealing with the war as a family | IVAN SOROKA 43:18

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Leinster front rower Ivan Soroka joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's Settle In, reflecting on his upbringing in Ukraine, moving to Dublin and playing for Leinster, and how the war has affected him and his family. Settle In on Off The Ball with Guinness 0.0.

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Rugby Daily | Ireland team named for Wallabies clash, Rassie's big gamble... 12:39

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland team is out for the Australia game, and there is a return of the Mack - that's a line you won't have heard loads today. Could the Wallabies stun Andy Farrell's side at the weekend? It's happened before, warns Gerry Thornley. And Rassie Erasmus takes a gamble with his…

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Rugby Daily | Are Ireland even close to the Springboks? De Jager out for Dublin clash 10:38

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland coaching ticket admit their attack needs to be better this November. Brian O'Driscoll feels Ireland can't be compared to South Africa right now, And the Springboks will have to do without a key forward when they come to Dublin in a week's time... Rugby on Off The Ba…

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Every Game I'm Shufflin': Deckbuilding 201 and Dune Imperium 1:14:19

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Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 240 - Deckbuilding 201 Part 2 of our deckbuilding series continues with hybrid designs! Pete and Jake discuss board games that util…

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Rugby Daily | Ringrose & van der Flier in fitness race for Aus, do Ireland lack lineout specialist? 11:36

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, an update from Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's visit of Australia to Dublin, After an impressive summer and Rugby Championship showing, what's gone wrong for the Wallabies this November? And Cullie Tucker leaves Connacht after a decade with the province, as the Ireland under-20s pl…

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RUGBY DAILY | 'It is South Africa's world and we are all just living in it... ' | Ireland suffer an injury blow but there is the return of the Mack 12:06

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, we hear from the OTB Breakfast crew on the Ireland performance against Japan. There is an injury blow, but is Mack Hansen back in the fold? Steve Tandy's Wales pumped by Argentina. And England continue their winning run. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCom…

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RUGBY DAILY: "We need to get over ourselves" | Ireland Unconvincing Win Against Japan | Andy Farrell, Caelan Doris, Tom Farrell & Nick Timoney! 8:57

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Rugby Daily | Doris opens up on Lions heartbreak, Rassie brought Galthié into Munster camp 12:51

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, we hear from Ireland captain Caelan Doris ahead of tomorrow's clash with Japan. The reaction to Munster's Tom Farrell makes a first international appearance at centre, Rassie Erasmus pours cold water on the tetchy buildup to South Africa against France, And all you need to know ahe…

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Back Seat Pundits | Devin Toner on retirement, facing the All Blacks & looking ahead to Ireland vs Japan 22:47

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Colm Boohig was joined by former Irish Rugby player Devin Toner as they travel to places with memories of his career in Irish rugby as they dissect Irelands loss to New Zealand and preview they're upcoming clash with Japan. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault

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Rugby Daily | Farrell and Doris make Ireland team, is rugby safer with lower tackle height? 11:31

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Andy Farrell names a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's clash with Eddie Jones' Japan. Has the increase in open-play kicking detracted from rugby as a spectacle? And the IRFU publishes its finding on whether the reduced legal tackle height has made the game safer. Rugby on…

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Rugby Daily | Beirne gets red card ripped up, BOD on Ireland's lack of attack 11:53

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Tadhg Beirne is cleared to play for Ireland in this weekend's Autumn test with Japan. Brian O'Driscoll outlines the problems in the Irish attack, and where there might be opportunities in recent law changes, And James Tracy issues a "hold your horses" call on those with fears ov…

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Spatial Puzzles and Tile Laying Tropes 1:23:37

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Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 239 - Spatial Puzzles and Tile Laying Tropes Brendan and Paul dig deep into the mechanisms behind tile-laying games. What are the d…

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Rugby Daily | Nervy wait for Beirne's red card, is Ireland's age issue overblown? 11:02

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the latest from the Ireland camp, with a nervy wait for Tadhg Beirne as he appeals his red card against the All Blacks. The thoughts of Andy Dunne and Gerry Thornley on the 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field, And the gloriously petty shadow-boxing between France and Sou…

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RUGBY DAILY | Ireland injury doubt for Japan, not time to panic just yet, Schmidt hits out at the English and O'Gara isn't happy with Top 14 rescheduling 17:53

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up on a bumper pod, Beauden Barrett defends Tadhg Beirne. Joe Schmidt hits out at English conduct. And an Ulsterman signs for the Red Bulls. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: "They had nothing in the tank an hour in" | Ireland v NZ Reaction | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 44:32

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Ger Gilroy is joined by Arthur O'Dea and Alan Quinlan to review the weekend and bring you the performance rankings from the world of sport following Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago, the League of Ireland Premier Division final day and Martin O'Neill's first final since 2010 Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday …

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UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘IRE vs NZ was a hard watch…’ | OFF THE BALL 15:12

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Hush Farrelly & Sarah O’Donovan, reflecting on Ireland’s disappointing defeat to New Zealand in Chicago… You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join…

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Rugby Daily | IRELAND-NZ BUMPER PREVIEW, Ireland star calls time on int'l career 13:34

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up on a bumper pod, your big preview of Ireland's clash with the All Blacks tomorrow, There are changes a'coming in the Energia All-Ireland League next season, And all the team news you need to know from the big internationals this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #Never…

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Rugby Daily | Teams out for Ireland-NZ, huge injury blow for Ireland women's team 11:58

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland's massive clash with New Zealand at Soldier Field. All Blacks legends Conrad Smith and Ben Smith take us behind the curtain of the side that won back-to-back World Cups. And a huge injury blow for the Ireland women's team, with a key player out for …

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WOTS | Ep. 24: "Spite can be incredibly powerful" | Crowley vs Prendergast | Sporting Rivalries 34:43

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It's match-week for the Irish Rugby team in Chicago and Jack Crowley will start in that number 10 jersey, another twist in the rivalry between himself and Sam Prendergast... The WOTS team got busy chatting to the public about their favourite sporting rivalries, whether it's healthy competition, and where does the line lie? Have a thought or topic i…

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RUGBY DAILY | Set piece crucial to All Blacks-Ireland clash, Eddie Jones doubts the Irish, and Munster to go gung-ho for Argentina 15:03

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cathal Mullaney. Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks. Eddie Jones doubts Ireland's good days will continue. And Munster to go all out for the visit of Los Pumas. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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RUGBY GREEN XV (NZ special) ep. 5: "If he's fit, you play him." | Record number of abroad-players | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 48:51

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OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton, alongside Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig, brings forward a special All Blacks edition of his Irish Rugby Green XV for episode 5, ahead of Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The …

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Five from Five for Munster | Ep.140 20:57

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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on the Reds' win over Connacht that saw them pick up their fifth straight URC win. We'll also look ahead to Munster's clash with the Argentina XV, and Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Soldier Field. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or em…

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Fighting Games of Understanding and Tag Team Review with Luke Williams 1:23:59

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Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 238 - Fighting Games and Tag Team Jake, Brendan, and special guest Luke Williams of the Laughing Table Friends are here to talk abo…

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KEVIN MCCLEERY: Bringing Rugby 7s to Palestine in front of the world | OFF THE BALL 36:25

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Former Leinster Rugby Development Officer Kevin McCleery joins Will O’Callaghan to discuss his position in getting a Rugby 7s team together to play in Asian 7s Rugby during this time of conflict.

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Rugby Daily | Conan: "That's unacceptable in this environment", URC team news 12:10

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks, The team news from the Irish sides ahead of this weekend's URC action. And the Welsh regions get some clarity on their futures, but uncertainty remains over who might get the chop... Rugby on Off The Bal…

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RUGBY DAILY | Munster name XV for Connacht, Farrell's great form, Springbok ban and Rassie rages against the machine 12:23

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, Clayton McMillan on Munster's tough test against Connacht. Gerry Thornley on an Irish bolter. And another Springbok gets a ban, much to the chagrin of Rassie Erasmus. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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BRENDAN FANNING: ‘I was never a huge fan of Ireland’s Call but…’ | Touching Distance | Life as a sports journalist 39:11

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Journalist Brendan Fanning chats to Eoin around the launch of his new book ‘Touching Distance’. Rugby with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

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Rugby Daily | Croke Park to host MASSIVE international? James Tracy on Leinster players commitment 13:05

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Anton Lienert-Brown on Clayton McMillan's early impact at Munster, Do some Leinster players feel more motivated about their Ireland duties than their provincial commitments, And Croke Park could host a massive international test next summer - which wouldn't involve Ireland. Rugby on …

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Design Day Recap: Feedback, Feelings, and Fun 1:14:56

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Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 237 - Design Day Recap Pete, Paul, and Jake share their experiences at Stonemaier Design Day 2025. They discuss games they demoed a…

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"I've learned to Love the Process!" | Ireland's Erin King | Off the Ball 20:21

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Eoin Sheahan checks in with injured Ireland star Erin King about her rehab and future plans after her horrific injury in April.

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Magnificent Munster see off lacklustre Leinster | Ep.139 21:18

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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's superb showing in Croke Park as they defeat old rivals Leinster, and to preview Saturday's clash with Connacht at Thomond Park. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to th…

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Rugby Daily | Fogarty on Leinster 'kick up the arse', tactical breakdown of Farrell try 12:45

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland coach John Fogarty on why Leinster's 'kick up the arse' might be a good thing, Liam Toland and Fiona Hayes bask in the glory of Munster's win at Croke Park, And one England international calls time on her career, while another may be left out in the cold by men's head coach Ste…

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RUGBY DAILY | Hansen to miss ABs as doubts over Aki and Henshaw continue, McBryde on Leinster failings, and Lancaster has an eye on Munster 10:11

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, Mack Hansen to miss out whilst doubts remain over Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw. Stuart Lancaster on the Munster game. And are England about to unveil a new generational talent? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘All the better for Irish rugby…’ | OFF THE BALL 21:02

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry was joined by Declan Lynch of the Sunday Independent & Orla McElroy the Irish Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday! You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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Rugby Daily | Munster players with a point to prove? Quinny's Leinster-Munster prediction 10:47

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill, Coming up, all you need to know ahead of Leinster versus Munster at Croke Park tomorrow, Ulster name their team for the first game of their South African tour, And we'll take you through all the must-watch rugby action this coming weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCom…

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Rugby Daily | Leinster and Munster fully loaded for Croke Park clash 12:04

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today the teams are out for Leinster and Munster in this weekend's hugo interpro clash at Croke Park. Bordeaux's Joey Carbery opens up on his heartbreak at missing the Champions Cup final, And bad news for fans of the Rugby Championship... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #…

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FERGUS FARRELL: ‘He saved my life that day’ | Recovering from paralysation | Rebuilding a Man 53:06

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‘Rebuilding a Man’ is an autobiography by Fergus Farrell, who was left paralysed after a freak back injury. In this interview with Eoin he chats about his life and the battles on the road to recovery. If you've been affected by anything in this interview, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or via email at [email protected]. Rugby on Off The …

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Rugby Daily | Doris back for Ireland's Autumn squad, 10-year ban for R360 players 11:42

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, no ripping up of the script from Andy Farrell as he reveals his Ireland squad for the November tests, A snippet from our Leinster-Munster preview with Michael Cheika and Alan Quinlan, And another rugby governing body issues a strong response to R360. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank o…

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The Best Components of All Time 54:19

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Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 236 - The Best Components of All Time The whole gang is together for a VERY silly episode that acts as a finale to our component se…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Leinster loom for unbeaten Munster | Ep.138 20:32

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Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's third consecutive win as they do just enough to see off Edinburgh in Cork. And with a huge clash with Leinster looming in Croke Park on Saturday, we look ahead to what should be a cracking contest between the old rivals. The first twenty minutes of …

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Rugby Daily | The tiny tweaks at Connacht under Lancaster, major coup for Wallabies squad 10:37

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll take a pause from the Leinster-Munster buildup to talk about Connacht and Ulster, Gerry Thornley's surprising shout for a replacement at full-back for Ireland, with Hugo Keenan unavailable, And some interesting selection calls by Australia in their squad for the November internat…

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Rugby Daily | 'Be yourself and enjoy it' - Josh van der Flier on advice from Johnny Sexton, and Munster look to up the ante at Croke Park 11:15

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Munster look to take on old rivals Leinster and not to get bogged down in the clash of the 10s. Leinster's Josh van der Flier thanks Johnny Sexton for some good advice. And can an Irish rugby league team get what they need regarding funding for the World Cup push? Rugby on Off The…

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Rugby Daily | Munster's Edinburgh nightmares, team news for Irish sides 10:54

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster can go three wins from three in the URC tonight, Team news from the other Irish provinces ahead of this weekend's action, And what's this weekend's offering in terms of rugby fixtures, both at home and abroad. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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WOTS: "They don't want to go back to Union" | Rugby League In Ireland | World Cup Qualifiers 52:41

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Word On The Street is back in a 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 different format to normal! Ahead of Ireland's involvement in the Women's Rugby League World Cup qualifiers in Canada later this month, we take a look at the growth of the game in recent years and where players are coming from. Enjoy some snippets from interviews with head coach Matt Kennerson, captain Storm…

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RUGBY LEAGUE IN IRELAND | Matt Kennerson | Molly Boyne | Storm Cobain | Word On The Street | OTB 45:50

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Hello and happy Thursday! The Word On The Street crew have some bonus content for you today, with two interviews with some major figures in the Irish Rugby League scene. Matt Kennerson, head coach of the Irish women's team, and two of the players, Molly Boyne and Storm Cobain, join Susanna, Eve, and Rachel to talk through their upcoming World Cup q…

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Rugby Daily | JJ to play ahead of Crowley, come Carbery come back? 11:18

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster name their team for tomorrow's URC clash with Edinburgh. Gerry Thornley floats the idea of Joey Carbery returning to Irish rugby, And Samoa pull out of their November test with Italy, setting up a historic first for international rugby. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of…

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Rugby Daily | In praise of Crowley, R360 clap back at unions, Honey Badger saves the day! 10:20

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, praise for Jack Crowley as Munster gear up for a Cork clash with Edinburgh, James Lowe on Leinster's Lions coping with the post-Tour comedown, R360 and rugby's leading unions trade statements as the standoff between the two intensifies, And a former Wallaby turns hero at a Melbourne …

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Chunky Decisions and Other Design Lessons with Jon Perry 1:14:12

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Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 235 - Design Lessons with Jon Perry Tabletop and video game designer Jon Perry joins us for a discussion of the tabletop design les…