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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

Rugby Daily: Kilcoyne on career-threatening injury, Galthié warnings, AB's head for Japan

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you updates from James Lowe and Dave Kilcoyne as they discussed injuries, improvements required from the Wales win and what Andy Farrell means by 'personality'. There's an update on the France squad ahead of their trip to Dublin, with two uncapped players added. Plus, an All Blacks duo have chosen Toyota.

Feb 07, 20237 min

Alan Quinlan: Ireland silence Gatland's guns in Cardiff

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Ireland kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a thumping 34-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff. 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...

Feb 07, 202324 min

IRELAND 34 WALES 10 – Six Nations Review with Brent Pope

OTB’s Will O’Callaghan is joined by rugby analyst Brent Pope to look back on Ireland’s successful opener in the Six Nations as they came away from Cardiff with a 34-10 win over Wales on week one. They’ll discuss areas where Ireland can improve, Conor Murray’s performance having been called up last minute and why there are tougher tests down the road. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

Feb 05, 202330 min

Neil Back: England's Six Nations chances, no tackle "shortcuts" and Grand Slam Ireland?

OTB's John Duggan was joined by Rugby World Cup winner with England Neil Back to preview his country's chances in this year's tournament as they open their campaign at home to Scotland this afternoon. The former backrow also described why he's taken part in tests that aim to make the game safer and gave us the outsider's perspective on Ireland's team and whether we can go all the way. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

Feb 04, 202322 min

Quinny: Ireland's depth, reliable Bealham

Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Shane to talk through the Ireland XV and bench depth ahead of the Six Nation's opener against Wales. 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

Feb 03, 202317 min

The return of Warren Gatland | BBC's Lauren Jenkins

BBC's Lauren Jenkins joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM for the Welsh perspective with Ireland coming to town for the opening Six Nations game. 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

Feb 03, 202311 min

ROG: Sexton closing in on Six Nations points record

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM to share his own Cardiff memories as Ireland head to Wales for the Six Nations opener. 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

Feb 03, 202321 min

Grand Slam the target for Ireland | Are Scotland mentally weak? | THE SIX NATIONS SHOW

Billy Holland and Grace Davitt joined Nathan Murphy on the Six Nations Show ahead of Ireland kicking off their campaign away to Wales on Saturday. There's also a Calcutta Cup clash between England and Scotland on Saturday evening before France begin the defence of their title at Italy on Sunday afternoon. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Feb 02, 202340 min

Rugby Daily: Tadhg out for long? Manu Tuilagi & Ali Price dropped, new FFR president

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you updates on Tadhg Furlong's fitness, as he's omitted from the Ireland squad to face Wales. Plus, Andy Farrell on Ross Byrne and the road to the World Cup. We hear from Steve Borthwick and Gregor Townsend as they drop Manu Tuilagi and Ali Price respectively. Plus, the FFR have a replacement at last for Bernard Laporte

Feb 02, 202310 min

Alison Miller: Ireland's Six Nation's No.10 options

Alison Miller joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning to preview Ireland's opening Six Nations match versus Wales 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 | #EffortlessFlow

Feb 02, 202319 min

WNR: Ireland aim to end the Cardiff curse | Who starts at 12? | Matt Williams and Cian Tracey

Former Leinster and Ulster coach, Matt Williams, and the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey were alongside Mick McCarthy for Wednesday Night Rugby as the build-up continues to the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Where Ireland are at. McCloskey to start at 12? Osborne's time will come. (20:41) - Back-row, bench options, Muirray or Casey? (27:46) - Sympathy for Pivac, Wales will give a Gatland response. (42:31) - Scotland will have no fear of England...

Feb 01, 202356 min

Keith Wood & Tom Shanklin preview Wales v Ireland's Six Nations clash

Ireland legend Keith Wood & Wales icon Tom Shanklin join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to preview the opening game of the 2023 Six Nations Championship, as Andy Farrell's side heads to Cardiff with Warren Gatland back on the Welsh rugby throne... 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...

Feb 01, 202322 min

Rugby Daily: Ryan's Munster return, Gatland on Ireland, Eddie Jones 'not the Messiah'

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of John Ryan's impending third spell at Munster. Warren Gatland explains his Wales selection to face Ireland in the Six Nations. Eddie Jones has a firm warning for Wallabies opponents. And an Italian legend is hanging up his boots (almost definitely this time)

Jan 31, 202310 min

Why ruck speed is important, Six Nations fantasy rugby | Derek McNamara

Analyst Derek McNamara talks to Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about the metrics behind the Six Nations teams, outlining their strengths and weaknesses. 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

Jan 31, 202324 min

MNR | Ireland's midfield options | Cardiff a difference maker | Reflect when you're winning

Former Ireland centre Gordan D'Arcy joined Adrian Barry on Monday Night Rugby to look at Ireland's chances ahead of the Six Nations which starts at the weekend. They discussed the centre situation, why Wales might be back to their best under Gatland and why mental tricks are needed to keep yourself on top of your game. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Jan 30, 202327 min

Rugby Daily: Stewart call-up, WRU want to win back trust, ex-All Black comes out

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Ronan Kelleher's injury woe is an opportunity for an uncapped Ulster front row. England and France have more injury concerns ahead of their Six Nations openers. The WRU speak out as they try to win back confidence in the union after sexism scandal. Plus, a former All Black hopes his coming out as gay can help others.

Jan 30, 20236 min

Quinny: Six Nations build-up, Aki situation

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by Alan Quinlan for Monday’s OTBAM to give you your daily dose of rugby punditry. 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

Jan 30, 202324 min

Brian O'Driscoll: Six Nations memories and Ireland's chances in a World Cup year

Former Grand Slam winner Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's John Duggan to discuss his favourite memories of the Six Nations including THAT hattrick against France, watching Stephen Jones penalty miss in 2009 and saying goodbye against Italy in 2014. The former Ireland captain also cast his eye on this year's tournament and gave his opinion on who needs the victory with the World Cup just on the horizon

Jan 28, 202350 min

Rugby Daily: Busy weekend of URC action, anniversary of Edwards try

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney looks ahead to tonight's URC meeting of Ulster and the DHL Stormers. There's also Connacht, Leinster and Munster team news ahead of the weekend action. And it's the 50th anniversary of arguably rugby's best-ever try.

Jan 27, 20238 min

ROG: 'I do what I want when I want', perfect dinner party

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM to talk how his role in coaching has changed since he began his post-playing career 10 years ago. 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

Jan 27, 202323 min

WNR: Byrne to make bench for Wales | Highly-rated Osbourne | 'Outstanding' John Ryan

Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes and The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Richie McCormack for Wednesday Night Rugby. (0:00 - 17:49) Bundee Aki's future and lack of game time pre Six Nations. McCloskey and Osbourne's form. (17:49 - 26:28) 'Outstanding' John Ryan still a World Cup option, Joey Carbery's performance against Toulouse, (26:28 - 36:34) Ross Byrne is in favour with the Irish coaching team, home comforts for Leinster in Europe. (36:34 - end) Munster retain their wom...

Jan 25, 202343 min

Starstruck by ROG, Ireland, South Africa, or France? | La Rochelle's Ike Anagu

La Rochelle and Ireland U-20's international, Ike Anagu joined Ger and Shane to talk about playing for Ronan O'Gara and his decision to play for Ireland ahead of South Africa. 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...

Jan 25, 202311 min
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