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Garry Ringrose should start on the wing against France | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL

Andy Farrell will need to get his best players on the pitch for France, which means playing Garry Ringrose at 14, according to Brian O'Driscoll.

'The rugby I'm watching at the highest level is the most skilful I've ever seen' | LIAM TOLAND

Elite rugby is the most skilful it has ever been, but kids must still be allowed to explore and flourish in less-structured coaching systems, says former Leinster and Munster loose forward Liam Toland.

'I would definitely want to see Prendergast in Ireland's Six Nations squad' | KEITH WOOD

Sam Prendergast should be brought into the Ireland set up sooner rather than later, according to Munster and Ireland legend Keith Wood.

Referees taking back control is a good thing for rugby | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY

The fact that referees are taking a harder line on players complaining is a good thing for rugby and harkens back to the old days.

'You're not going to be a dick if you're Andy Farrell's son!' | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL

Owen Farrell's brave decision to step back from international rugby should stress the importance of differentiating the player from the man, according to Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll.

'It's a no-brainer to start Ciarán Frawley at 10!' | ANDY DUNNE

Ciarán Frawley is the best option at Leinster to start at flyhalf against La Rochelle on Saturday, according to former Leinster outhalf Andy Dunne.

The mental impact of playing at altitude, 1350m above sea level | PETE WILKINS

The altitude on the Highveld of South Africa might not decide games, but it does get in the heads of visiting teams, according to Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins.

'We need to get away from this four year cycle talk' | Ireland's next captain?

Peter O'Mahony is the perfect candidate to captain Ireland for the next two years, before the focus switches back to the next World Cup, according to The Independent's Cian Tracey.

'Every time I hear of a new rugby competition I just want to puke!' | KEITH WOOD

The idea of a new Club World Cup makes Keith Wood 'just want to puke', as there are already too many pressures on players as it is.

'I don't think there's anything wrong with the game!' | ANDY DUNNE

Rugby does not have an issue with style, and there is 'nothing wrong' with multiple teams having different tactics, according to Andy Dunne.

Are the 2023 Springboks better than the 2015 All Blacks? | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL

In the conversation around which of the 2015 All Blacks or 2023 Springboks will go down as the best in rugby history, Brian O'Driscoll sees only one winner.

Will Wayne Barnes and the scrum decide the World Cup final? | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY

Wayne Barnes and his interpretation of the scrum could ultimately determine the outcome of the World Cup final, even if World Rugby tries to de-power the scrum.

South Africa's magnificent back three

The true deadliness of South Africa’s back three stems from all different facets of the game, s...

What's next for Ireland after their World Cup exit? | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL

Ireland will need to regroup, rebuild and recover from their World Cup quarter final exit, but it will not diminish the legacy of this group, says Brian O'Driscoll.

Have New Zealand really improved that much? | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY

New Zealand's apparent improvements since the opening round of the World Cup, are not to be taken at face value.

The All Blacks no longer have that fear factor for Ireland | BRIAN O'DRISCOLL

Ireland have no reason to fear the All Blacks in the World Cup quarter finals, according to Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll.

'I wouldn't wish what I went through on my worst enemy'

Undisputed middleweight boxing world champion Claressa Shields opens up about her harrowing journey to the top of her sport.

Are Prince Naseem Hamed's sons coming for his throne?

Get to know the Hameds' journey ahead of Aadam Hamed's debut on the Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois undercard.

Off The Ball launches new subscription model

Off The Ball have announced a new subscription model following a significant investment in its own technology platform over the last 12 months.

From rock bottom to three world titles at 37

Natasha Jonas tells her story, including what it took to come back and win three world titles at 37.

Euro 2028 bid more a waste of time than money - Dan McDonnell

Dan McDonnell expressed some concerns on the Football Show as Ireland announced it was part of a joint bid to host Euro 2028.

‘I wasn’t the best player, I was just a consistent player’ | Rena Buckley In Conversation with Brian O’Driscoll

In the first episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', 18-time All-Ireland winner Rena ...

Chloe Mustaki hopes Ireland consider changing white shorts in the future

White shorts cause potential hurdles for young girls who want to play sport when they are on their period.

Pele dead at 82

Pele - perhaps the greatest footballer this world has ever seen - has died.  Born Edson Arantes ...

"Even If The Stuff He Said About Me Was A Bit Nasty...He Wasn’t Wrong" - Rod Liddle On Dunphy's Rant 

Mark Your Card! World Cup Preview with Graham Gartland

Welcome to our football tipping podcast, 'Mark Your Card' here on Off the Ball!  John Duggan and...

Mark Your Card! Premier League weekend preview with Matt Holland

Welcome to our new football tipping podcast, 'Mark Your Card' here on Off the Ball!  John Duggan...

‘There is an Irish club in the group stage of a European competition, and this should be front and centre’ – Dan McDonnell

Shamrock Rovers European odyssey hasn’t produced the outcome that many Rovers fans would have ...

IN PICTURES | Brian Mullins: one of Dublin's greatest ever footballers

Legendary Dublin footballer Brian Mullins has died at the age of 68.  A winner of four All Irela...

Listen to Hunty, Cora and Gary Murphy in flying form at the Róisín Dubh |

Team OTB landed into the Róisín Dubh in Galway last Wednesday night for a brilliant night, we w...