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Ireland and Leinster hooker sat down with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the return of ALDI’s Play Rugby Sticker Competition. It gives every primary school in the country the opportunity to win a €50,000 sports facility makeover by collecting ALDI’s Rugby stickers when they spend €25 or more in their local ALDI store. 🏉 on OTB is with thanks to Vodafone.
Ireland and Ulster hooker Rob Herring spoke to Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the return of ALDI’s Play Rugby Sticker Competition. It gives every primary school in the country the opportunity to win a €50,000 sports facility makeover by collecting ALDI’s Rugby stickers when they spend €25 or more in their local ALDI store. 🏉 on OTB is with thanks to Vodafone.
Iain Henderson sat down with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the return of ALDI’s Play Rugby Sticker Competition. It gives every primary school in the country the opportunity to win a €50,000 sports facility makeover by collecting ALDI’s Rugby stickers when they spend €25 or more in their local ALDI store. 🏉 on OTB is with thanks to Vodafone.
It was a winning weekend for Niamh and her women's team as they took home the inter-pro title! Meanwhile, the men had a more difficult task against a big Toulouse side in France! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Richie McCormack was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Matt Williams on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (03:00) Champions Cup's credibility in doubt owing to structural changes. (11:00) Ulster stop the rot; John Cooney's off to Scotland. (24:00) 'I found it hard watching Carbery play - he was trying so hard.' (34:00) Questions facing Andy Farrell ahead of the Six Nations. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Munster coach Niamh Briggs joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Munster capped their Interprovincial Series win with a 50-24 victory over Connacht 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
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after a mixed weekend for the Irish sides in the weekend's European action. 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
Cameron Hill sat down for a chat with Irish rugby star, Robbie Henshaw. 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
Fergus McFadden joins Dave McIntyre after Munster earn a bonus point against Toulouse in France. McFadden touches on Munster's exciting future, the impact of the new coaching staff and Joey Carbery's response to being dropped by Ireland. With Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Ulster headcoach Dan McFarland and players Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Nathan Doak speak to OTB's Aisling O'Reilly after their 22-11 win over Sale yesterday at the Kingspan Stadium which saw them into the last 16 of the Champions Cup. Rugby with Off The Ball is brought to you by Vodafone Ireland, #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the team news ahead of this week's European and Women's Interpro action. Bundee Aki and Keith Earls remain out in the cold. Ulster hand a first start to an Academy hooker as they look to secure a last-16 spot. We hear from Leo Cullen and Jean Kleyn. Plus, the latest on Kurtley Beale.
Former Irish international Alan Quinlan speaks to Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon about the latest Irish squad selection as well as previewing the chances of the provinces this weekend. 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 | #Effortles...
Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on the show this morning to react to the latest announcement of the Six Nations Irish rugby squad. 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
The Irish Independent’s Ruaidhri O’Connor joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the squad named by Andy Farrell for the start of the Six Nations. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Andy Farrell's Ireland Six Nations squad. Jack O'Donoghue is off to tackle school. Another Connacht player has signed a contract extension at the Sportsground. And Ronan O'Gara's favourite sparring partner has a new job.
Former Munster, Connacht & Ireland fly-half Ian Keatley joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM to react as Andy Farrell announces his Ireland squad for the 2023 Six Nations Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on 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 & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFl...
Will O'Callaghan was joined by Andrew Dunne and Gerry Thornley for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ireland's Six Nations squad: Should we expect any surprises? (10:00) The sorry decline of Jacob Stockdale. (22:00) What's going on with Bundee Aki at Connacht? (29:00) Australia look to Eddie Jones for short-term relief. (41:00) Ben Healy's all ready to go for Scotland. (46:00) Heineken Champions Cup preview. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, there's more positive news regarding RG Snyman at Munster. Another Connacht player has committed their future to the province. The Ireland u20 and France Six Nations squads have been revealed.
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM for his thoughts on Eddie Jones back as the Wallabies head coach, while Andy Farrell puts the finishing touches on his Ireland Six Nations squad. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on 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 & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in associati...
We're changing things up slightly this week and getting some thoughts from the most important piece of the Munster family - the fans! MRSC member Ray O'Brien joins Quinny and Niamh to give us a view from the stands and then dive into what was an excellent weekend for both Munster senior sides. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
BBC Sport journalist Tom English joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss what prospects face Munster's Ben Healy who was named in the Scotland squad on Tuesday, and who will join Edinburgh at the end of the season. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Will O'Callaghan was joined by neurosurgeon Dr. Philip O'Halloran to discuss his pioneering work on the effectiveness of rugby headgear In reducing brain injuries. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
On a bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Gregor Townsend's verdict on his new Scotland call-up, Ben Healy. Wales have a new captain for the Six Nations, while France players continue to drop like flies. Connacht provide an update on Bundee Aki's future, as they tie down another senior player. Ulster will have a new Chief back-rower next season. And Jared Payne is plotting the Heineken Champions Cup downfall of his former side.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and the background to - Eddie Jones' appointment as Australia head coach. Connacht announce one contract extension, but could a senior player be heading out? Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad. Plus, the IRFU release the findings of a survey regarding mid-match drinks during international matches at the Aviva.
Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Eddie Jones is back! Have Australia made the right call? (11:00) Munster's faith in youth is being rewarded. (28:00) Brilliant Leinster and the battle against complacency. (35:00) What's going on with Bundee Aki? (40:00) Ulster's ongoing misery. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
It was a good weekend for all the provinces bar Ulster and Alan Quinlan was in the #OTBAM studio to look back at the action. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on 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 & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Ronan O'Gara joined Kerry coach Mike Quirke on Ep. 7 of his coaching podcast - just search for The Mike Quirke Podcast to find the other episodes. From Munster to France, to New Zealand and back now as coach of LaRochelle, O’Gara talks with great honestly and openness about his experiences and lessons learned from the many different professional coaching environments he’s been a part of. (3.30) – A confidence player (11.11) – Good people make better players (17.00) – Consistent buy-in (24.24) – ...
Aisling O'Reilly caught up with Munster head coach Graham Rowntree as well as European debutant Roman Salanoa after their narrow 27-23 victory over Northampton Saints in Thomond Park. She also caught up with the Saints' Director of Rugby Phil Dowson and captain Lewis Ludlam as Munster moved into their top four of their Heineken Champions Cup group. Rugby on Off The Ball, brought to you by Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Former Leinster and Connacht outhalf Andy Dunne joined Dave McIntyre following their commentary duties to dissect just how good this Leinster side is after they romped home to a 49-14 victory over a fully-loaded Gloucester side. Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news ahead of this weekend's European action and the Women's Interprovincial Championship encounters. Where's Conor Murray? That's the main takeaway from Munster's selection to face Northampton. Cian Healy will reach a significant landmark at Kingsholm. Ian Madigan is back from injury as Ulster seek an upset win away to La Rochelle. And Mack Hansen has a change of scenery in Connacht's Challenge Cup meeting with Brive.
