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OTB Rugby

Introducing 'OTB Rugby' - the home of Rugby from Off The Ball and OTB Sport, where you'll hear the voices of Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan, Stuart Barnes, Andy Dunne, James Tracy and many more besides.

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It's the home of Monday Night Rugby, Wednesday Night Rugby as well as Rugby on Off The Ball Breakfast

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Episodes

THE ALL BLACKS ARE BROKEN | Gregor Paul explains New Zealand's fall from grace

Gregor Paul of the New Zealand Herald joined Joe Molloy on Monday's Off The Ball following yet another test defeat for the All Blacks. Defeated by South Africa on a score-line of 26-10 in the opening round of this year's Rugby Championship, Gregor explained what the feeling has been like in New Zealand and how perilous Ian Foster's position as Head Coach has now become. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Aug 08, 202218 minSeason 18Ep. 1

Sports nutrition | Whole Supp | Ex Leinster prop Darren O'Reilly

Former Leinster, Lansdowne, and Harlequins forward, Darren O'Reilly, joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss his sports nutrition company, Whole Supp. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 28, 202212 min

Alan Quinlan picks his combined XV from Ireland’s historic Tour of New Zealand.

Alan Quinlan is back to pick his combined XV from Ireland’s historic Tour of New Zealand. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 26, 202224 min

'Johnny feeds off people writing him off' | Ireland's series win Vs New Zealand | Sean O'Shea | ROG

Ronan O'Gara joins Aisling O'Rielly and Eoin Sheahan on #OTBAM to reflect back on Irish rugby's series win over the All Blacks down in New Zealand, as well as a look forward to the All Ireland football final. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association w...

Jul 22, 202224 min

Ireland come of age in New Zealand | Joe Schmidt for NZ? | Gordon D'Arcy and Gregor Paul

Former Ireland international Gordon D'Arcy and rugby journalist for the New Zealand Herald Gregor Paul joined Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to discuss Ireland's historic test win in New Zealand. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette ...

Jul 18, 202221 min

JUSTIN MARSHALL: New Zealand under pressure into third Test | Gibson-Park has helped Ireland evolve

All-Blacks legend Justin Marshall joined Eoin and Aisling on #OTBAM to preview tomorrow's series decider between New Zealand and Ireland Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 15, 202219 min

Five key battles in the third Test | Ireland in 'bonus territory' on New Zealand Tour | Rory Keane

Rugby correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Rory Keane, joined Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to look at the key matchups between New Zealand and Ireland this Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 14, 202217 min

Ireland 'focused' for 'a ferocious battle' against New Zealand in series decider | Alan Quinlan

Former Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan joined #OTBAM from New Zealand to discuss the team selections ahead of Saturday's series-deciding third Test in Wellington. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 14, 202214 min

Ireland v New Zealand test series finale | Frawley to take the reins post-Sexton | Fiona Coghlan

Fiona Coghlan joined Johnny Ward on #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's opportunity to claim a series win against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 13, 202211 min

How Ireland defeated the All Blacks | New Zealand getting worse, not better? | Derek McNamara

Derek McNamara from Sports Asset Management joined Johnny Ward and Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to break down New Zealand's loss to Ireland in Dunedin and discussed the numbers behind the All Blacks mini crisis. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with G...

Jul 13, 202217 min

Ireland’s Connacht Representation | Cian Prendergast | Andy Friend

Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan talk to Andy Friend about his hope's for Connacht. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 12, 202220 min

KEITH WOOD: IRELAND 30-24 MAORI ALL BLACKS | Running Rugby Masterclass | Discipline issues

Ger Gilroy is joined by Keith Wood to react to Ireland's win over the Māori All Blacks. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 12, 202230 min

All Black coaching issues | Worries ahead of Springboks | Good old-fashioned sledging | Gregor Paul

Rugby journalist Gregor Paul joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward live from New Zealand to talk about the recent failings of the All Blacks and THAT line from Peter O'Mahony. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 11, 202217 min

Can Ireland secure an historic series win against the All Blacks? | Fan abuse in NZ | Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward live from New Zealand to discuss a momentous Irish win on Saturday and a huge opportunity to win the series. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 11, 202221 min

Where The Second Test Will Be Won | New Zealand v Ireland Preview | Gordon D'Arcy & Niamh Briggs

Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and Niamh Briggs joined Eoin and Dan on #OTBAM to preview the second Test between New Zealand and Ireland. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 08, 202224 min

“Ruthless” New Zealand Will Be Better | Hansen In To Start For Ireland | Alan Quinlan

Former Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan joined Johnny and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's team selection for the second Test against New Zealand. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jul 07, 202224 min
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