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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 | All Blacks curfew breach, Gatland on draw moaners, Jones to Japan

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings news of the All Blacks team to play Ireland in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final, and that news includes a surprise omission. We hear from Warren Gatland ahead of Wales' date with Argentina, and he has a word for those who've moaned about a lopsided draw. And reports re-emerge about Eddie Jones' potential return to Japan.

Oct 12, 202310 minSeason 23Ep. 192

Sonny Bill Williams - Live from Vicar St.

Sonny Bill Williams was our special guest at Vicar St. for the Off The Ball Rugby World Cup Roadshow on Wednesday as we gear up for Ireland's clash with New Zealand this weekend. Joe Molloy was also joined by Gordon D'Arcy, Alan Quinlan, Andy Dunne, Fiona Hayes, James Tracy, and Malcolm O'Kelly To details on how to become a member and listen to the full, three-part podcast, go to to offtheball.com/join

Oct 12, 202321 minSeason 23Ep. 190

Rugby Daily | Henshaw hope, AB's Lomax concern, Willis departs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest ahead of Ireland's Pool B showdown with Scotland. We hear from Andy Farrell, John Fogarty, James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne for the Irish perspective, plus Scotland duo Huw Jones and Grant Gilchrist give their side of events. There's renewed optimism about Robbie Henshaw's participation in France, but the All Blacks are sweating on Tyrell Lomax's availability for the knockout stages. Plus, we check in on the England camp as one of t...

Oct 06, 202311 minSeason 23Ep. 117

Rugby Daily | Henshaw's World Cup doubt, SA in WADA row, Farrell to set record

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the confirmed team news for Saturday's showdown in St. Denis. We hear from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, Iain Henderson and Gregor Townsend on the big game. However, the news is far from positive regarding Robbie Henshaw. South Africa could be forced to compete under a neutral flag in the knockout phase, if their government don't sort a row with WADA. Plus, Owen Farrell to become a record-breaker

Oct 05, 202310 minSeason 23Ep. 114

Rugby Daily | Ireland injury concern, NZ prop admits Uruguay are 'easy', Dupont latest

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest news from Tours where an injury concern over one of the Ireland players has been let slip. We hear from Bundee Aki and Paul O'Connell on Saturday's 'knockout' showdown with Scotland. There's the latest on Antoine Dupont's situation with France ahead of their last pool outing. Plus, a New Zealand prop admits their pool game with Uruguay should be "easy".

Oct 04, 20238 minSeason 23Ep. 113

Rugby Daily | Rassie's Ireland mind game, Eddie's safe, final call on Dupont

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another enforced alteration to the Springboks' World Cup squad. We also hear from their director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, as he attempts to play mind games with Ireland. Eddie Jones' position as Wallabies head coach appears to be safe, despite their disastrous World Cup. We've the latest on Antoine Dupont following his return to training with France. And Wales name their team for Georgia, with revenge on their minds....

Oct 02, 202312 minSeason 23Ep. 110

Rugby Daily | Henshaw back to work, Scotland's butcher speaks, Brennan clan back to Munster

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they get back to work in Tours. We hear from Robbie Henshaw, and there's an update on Cian Healy's fitness. Javan Sebastian - Scotland's ex-butcher - talks ahead of their Pool B fixture with Romania. And a host of Ireland internationals will start for Munster against the Barbarians tomorrow, with a very familiar surname on the visitors' bench.

Sep 29, 20237 minSeason 23Ep. 109

Rugby Daily | New Rowntree deal, Scotland and NZ on Ireland, Handre Pollard is not Superman

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's bruising win over the Springboks on Saturday. We hear from scrum coach John Fogarty, plus Gregor Townsend and Scott McLeod give their unique perspectives on the coverage since. There's good news for Munster fans regarding head coach Graham Rowntree. Eddie Jones reacts angrily to stories linking him with a Japan return. And Rassie Erasmus gives his take on Handre Pollard's return to the Springbok team....

Sep 25, 202313 minSeason 23Ep. 105

Rugby Daily | Dupont injury latest, Stick issues Ireland challenge, Jones on future

On Friday's bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Antoine Dupont's injury with the France captain's World Cup participation hanging by a thread. We hear from Paul O'Connell, Mzwandile Stick, Damien de Allende and Brian O'Driscoll ahead of tomorrow's showdown at the Stade de France. And Eddie Jones gives the latest on his future as Australia head coach, with sympathy coming from a surprising source.

Sep 22, 202316 minSeason 23Ep. 103

Rugby Daily | Sheehan back in the mix, Kolisi on 7-1 split, England ring changes

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's World Cup showdown with the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell, Garry Ringrose and Siya Kolisi on the big game in Saint-Denis. Matt Williams goes deep on his dislike of the 7-1 bench split. Marcus Smith's new role for England is confirmed. And one Wallaby is pin-pointed for their downfall so far at the World Cup.

Sep 21, 202310 minSeason 23Ep. 101

Rugby Daily | Conan out, Nienaber on 7-1 split, Madigan retires

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp including news on Jack Conan and Dan Sheehan's availability for Saturday's Springboks showdown. We hear from Simon Easterby and Jacques Nienaber on that controversial 7-1 split on the Boks' bench. England have found a new use for Marcus Smith, while Australia have another injury headache. And Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from rugby.

Sep 20, 202310 minSeason 23Ep. 99

Rugby Daily: Erasmus rules out IRFU role, Eben Etzebeth set for South Africa return, Eddie Jones reacts to Fiji loss

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details as Rassie Erasmus rules out a potential future role with the IRFU. There's also injury news from the South African camp ahead of their clash with Ireland next weekend. Eddie Jones is already looking ahead to Australia's meeting with Wales after their loss to Fiji. And England head coach Steve Borthwick wants his side to continue their upward trajectory after a 34-12 win over Japan.

Sep 18, 20237 minSeason 23Ep. 97
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