Ruairi O'Hagan from Off The Ball is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a disappointing defeat to Cardiff Blues. And this week, the gang are joined by Jane Clohessy to talk about her maiden Irish cap.

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On this morning's show, former Ireland forward Hannah O'Connor joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to look ahead to Leinster's Champions Cup semi final with Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also joined the duo to talk the issue of diving in hurling, and is 'soccer' the genesis of it?

But this morning's Bite starts with debate over the rumour that Jordie Barrett will only start from the bench for Leo Cullen's side on Saturday.

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another major blow to Ireland's Women's World Cup ambitions.

We hear from the next Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, and the man he's replacing - Joe Schmidt.

Munster's record appearance-maker is retiring.

And Toulouse have been hit with a major injury blow ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final.

OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton speaks with Loreto Mullingar players Abigail Johnston, Meabh O'Hara & Moya Murtagh, as well as their coach Mervyn Lloyd, following Loreto's BOI Girls Schools Cup win over The High School.

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Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.

On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show.

Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the first leg of their Champions League semi final. Sivertsen explains why PSG aren't a team to go chasing.

And as build-up heats up ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Dawson ponders caution for any team visiting Leinster on home soil.

But this morning's Bite starts with Sivertsen's reaction to last night's Champions League semi-final.

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.

Leinster won't be taking their Champions Cup semi final opponents Northampton Saints lightly as they welcome the English side to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Dan Sheehan is happy with Jacques Nienaber approach to defence.

A Welsh lock makes a retirement U-turn.

John Mitchell gets the Conor O'Shea vote of confidence.

And Fiona Hayes is on cloud 9.

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.

Leinster step up preparations ahead of welcoming Northampton Saints to the Aviva Stadium in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Despite being on the losing side in the last three finals, Dan Sheehan says that his side are under no extra pressure.

Sheehan also feels that he is in great shape just 10 months after tearing his ACL in South Africa.

Leinster assistant coach Robyn McBryde says the defeat to the Scarlets was a wake up call that his side perhaps needed.

Australia look set to name their Joe Schmidt replacement.

Scott Bemand says that the growth of the Irish team is on a positive trajectory despite Saturday's loss to Scotland.

And Alan Quinlan says that it would be worrying if just one Irish province qualifies for the knockout stages of the URC.

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Meghann Scully reports from Scotland where an injury-hit Ireland suffered defeat in their final Six Nations game of the year.

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday.

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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, Ronan O'Gara joined Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy to talk about his trip to see Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.

And as Jamie Vardy gets ready to leave Leicester, are there fewer sporting s***-houses left?

Ahead of a bumper night of LOI action, Bohemians legend Owen Heary joined Shane and Keith live in studio.

No doubt, Marc Canham quickly became the topic of conversation but who did Keith describe as the 'Godfather of Irish football?'

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