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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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Episodes

Rugby Daily: Healy compares Ireland eras, Bad news for Munster, Eddie Jones' mea culpa

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Cian Healy and Finlay Bealham as they speak ahead of Saturday's test with Fiji. Eddie Jones offers his mea culpa for England's loss to the Pumas, explaining what he's trying to do with England. There's bad news for Munster, and more contracts being handed out at Ulster. Plus, Richie Mo'unga names his favourite out-half.

Nov 08, 202210 min

MNR | 'Ireland will get better' after 'Boks win | 'Pathetic' Rassie behaviour | Dunne & Thornley

Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Connacht player Andy Dunne and journalist Gerry Thornley on this week's Monday Night Rugby. Ireland's defeat of the Springboks dominated the agenda on Monday evening as the lads broke down where the game was won, and what it all means ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in France. Rugby in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Nov 07, 202243 min

Rugby Daily: Murray ruled out, Stick on Jenkins, Russell returns and Eddie on England

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all the injury updates following the weekend's internationals. Mzwandile Stick on Jason Jenkins' return to Munster, and the importance of Thursday's game in Cork. Finn Russell is back for Scotland; there are more Ulster contracts being doled out, and Eddie Jones responds to England's loss to the Pumas.

Nov 07, 202210 min

Alan Quinlan: Ireland contain South African power

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as Ireland were 19-16 winners against World Champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium 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

Nov 07, 202234 min

Rugby Daily: McCloskey promoted, Leinster player to make international debut

On today's Rugby Daily, we've the updated team news ahead of tomorrow's test with the Springboks, as Robbie Henshaw misses out. There's news of another contract extension at Ulster. A Leinster player is making their international debut this weekend, but not for Ireland. And Dan Biggar is off to France.

Nov 04, 202210 min

Craig Ray on Ireland vs South Africa

Rugby journalist Craig Ray joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM to give the South African perspective as the Springboks take on Ireland in the Autumn Nations Series 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...

Nov 04, 202216 min

Alan Quinlan: How to beat the SA physicality

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM to preview a massive showdown with Springboks at the Aviva Stadium 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

Nov 04, 202217 min

Jack McGrath: Bouncing back from injury, Ireland Autumn predictions

Former Leinster and Ulster prop Jack McGrath joins Shane and Johnny on #OTBAM 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

Nov 03, 202217 min

WNR | Ireland must back-up 2022 form against Springboks | Wood & Hayes

Joe Molloy is joined by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ireland vs South Africa: where the game will be won and lost. (32:00) The sustainability of professional women's rugby in Ireland. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Nov 02, 202241 min

Rugby Daily: Rassie on kit clashes, Farrell's A-Team and new All Blacks captain

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland A team to face the All Blacks XV at the RDS, and what it could mean for the senior side on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus opens up on Saturday's potential kit clash, his return to the coaches box, and what Ireland means to him. There are some notable absentees from the list of women signing IRFU central contracts today. And there's an update on RG Snyman's potential return.

Nov 02, 20229 min

South Africa to win by 6! Stephen Kisbey Green

OTB's resident Springbok, SKG joined Shane and Johnny in studio to look ahead to South Africa's clash with Ireland in the Aviva 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

Nov 02, 202216 minSeason 22Ep. 5

The Red 78 Ep.43 | Refereeing inconsistencies, implications if Munster weren’t to make the Champions Cup and who starts for Ireland?

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs talk about Munster’s recent defeat to Ulster, the lay of the land after the first seven games and look forward to Ireland’s upcoming clash vs South Africa. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Nov 01, 202246 minSeason 22Ep. 4

Rugby Daily: Nienaber deploys the Bomb Squad, Sexton's World Cup ambition

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the Springboks team to face Ireland and we hear from Jacques Nienaber on his selection process. Jonathan Sexton on Ireland's status as world no.1, plus Garry Ringrose on the importance of the Boks going early. Plus, news of Brodie Retallick and Sam Skinner.

Nov 01, 20229 minSeason 22Ep. 2

Alan Quinlan: Munster fall to Ulster, South Africa preview

Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny to look back at yet another defeat for Munster and to look ahead to Ireland's clash with South Africa 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

Nov 01, 202234 minSeason 22Ep. 1

Rugby Daily: Rassie on Jenkins and soapy balls, another Munster signing and England get tagged

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber after they name the Springboks squad that will travel to Ireland and beyond. Richie McCormack also brings you team news ahead of Munster's meeting with Connacht. Munster have made another short-term signing with injuries biting hard in their pack. And England are set to innovate next month....

Oct 28, 202210 min

Jason Jenkins in 'Boks squad, Women's contracts | Alan Quinlan

Adrian Barry & Johnny Ward are joined by former Irish international Alan Quinlan to preview this weekend's URC. 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

Oct 28, 202217 min

Rugby Daily: Nucifora's State of the Union, No Hogg for Scots, Biggar's early French escape

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you highlights from David Nucifora's State of the Union address. The IRFU's Performance Director offers insights on the women's contracts situation, the appointment of John McKee, and what next for young players in this country. There's Leinster team news ahead of their trip to Llanelli tomorrow night. Scotland have revealed their hand for their opening autumn test against the Wallabies. There's a possible path to redemption for Worcester. And coul...

Oct 27, 202211 min

Brian O'Driscoll: 'Ireland need to try and beat Springboks', Sexton's replacement & Munster outclassed

Irish Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Ger Gilroy to preview Ireland's Autumn international series, and recap another convincing Leinster defeat of Munster in the URC. (00:30) Leinster let Munster off lightly in URC clash. (19:00) What will the Ireland 'A' game tell us? (23:00) 'I'm nervous about the reliance on Johnny Sexton.' (28:00) What Ireland want from the Autumn international series. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Oct 27, 202245 min

How would 12-a-side Rugby work? Keith Wood explains

Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on the wider issues in rugby currently. 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

Oct 26, 202228 min

Rugby Daily: Farrell & Frawley speak, Ulster's gastrogate takes another turn

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from today's Ireland press conferences with Andy Farrell providing injury updates. Ulster's gastroenteritis story takes a shocking turn, via the URC chief. There's news on both Connacht and Leinster's home grounds. And a biting scandal rocks the Women's World Cup.

Oct 25, 202211 min
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