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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.

Subscribe for the most comprehensive audio channel for Rugby that you're going to get anywhere. From legends interviews to live roadshows, analysis, depth charts, reviews, and weekly news.

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

What Ireland Needs To Do To Win The Second Test | Carbery Should Start | Slowing Down NZ

Derek McNamara from Sports Asset Management joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to break down New Zealand's win against Ireland at Eden Park and discussed the areas of improvement which are needed for the second test 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, ...

Jul 05, 202226 min

'Carbery needs to be bossing people around the pitch' | Irish positives from 1st test | Alan Quinlan

Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Eoin live from Queenstown with reaction to the first test defeat to New Zealand 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 04, 202229 min

All Blacks can go an extra gear, added spice to test series | NZ perspective with Gregor Paul

The NZ Herald's Gregor Paul joins Ger and Eoin to give the Kiwi perspective on the All Blacks winning the first test against 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 04, 202215 minSeason 17Ep. 5

RONAN O'GARA: Ireland's Approach Against New Zealand | Does Ciaran Frawley Need A Move?

Ireland legend and La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joined Johnny and Eoin on #OTBAM to look ahead to tomorrow's first test between New Zealand and Ireland at Eden Park tomorrow. 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 01, 202220 minSeason 17Ep. 1

Jenny Murphy | Farrell plays it safe, scary All Blacks skillset

Ex-Ireland international Jenny Murphy joins Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM as the buildup continues to Ireland's first test against the All Blacks 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

Jun 30, 202216 min

IRELAND TEAM NAMED | Alan Quinlan reacts LIVE from New Zealand

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins #OTBAM live from New Zealand as Ireland gear up for their first test against the All Blacks 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

Jun 30, 202220 min

Reaction | Keith Wood after Ireland's defeat to Maori All-Blacks

Keith Wood joins Eoin for immediate reaction to Ireland's loss to the Maori 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

Jun 29, 202225 min

MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Ireland should be aiming to win series | 'Schmidt knows everything about Irish rugby' | New Zealand

Joe Molloy was joined by the Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor for the latest edition of Monday Night Rugby. With the Irish rugby team in New Zealand for their summer tour, the lads discuss what Andy Farrell's team should be trying to achieve, what Joe Schmidt's return means for the All Blacks, and much more. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Jun 27, 202228 min

Joe Schmidt drafted into All Blacks, Ireland vs NZ Maori preview | Alan Quinlan

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Eoin as Ireland prepare to kick off their summer 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

Jun 27, 202217 min

'Racism is rife in rugby' | England's Luther Burrell speaks out on his experience

On this week's Sunday Paper Review, Joe Molloy was joined by Cliona Foley and Tommy Martin to discuss Luther Burrell's assertion that racism is rife in rugby union. Burrell was speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail and you can listen to this episode of the Sunday Paper Review back in its entirety in its dedicated podcast channel. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Jun 26, 202210 min

RONAN O'GARA: New Zealand Tour Can Be A Game Changer For Harry Byrne

Ireland legend and La Rochelle coach, Ronan O'Gara, joined Eoin and Shane to look ahead to the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with a focus on Andy Farrell's options at out-half. 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...

Jun 23, 202222 min

Alan Quinlan | Stormers win SA showdown in URC final | Jones question marks

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Eoin and Nathan to talk through the main rugby lines from this weekend's 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

Jun 20, 202215 min

ALAN QUINLAN | Tadhg Beirne To Start Over James Ryan In New Zealand? | Centre Options

Former Ireland back-row, Alan Quinlan, joined Eoin and Adrian on #OTBAM to look at Andy Farrell's team selection dilemmas for the upcoming 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

Jun 17, 202215 min

URC WITH SKG: Why You Should Watch The All South African United Rugby Championship Decider

OTB's resident South African, Stephen Kisbey-Green, joined Eoin and Adrian on #OTBAM to discuss why you should watch the URC final between the Bulls and the Stormers. 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

Jun 17, 202223 min

Keith Wood | The 97 Lions | Ireland's New Zealand tour

Keith Wood relived some memories of the 97' Lions tour and looked ahead to Ireland's upcoming 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

Jun 16, 202222 min

Ireland squad named for tour to NZ | Number ten problems | Gordon D'Arcy

Former Ireland international Gordon D'Arcy joined Eoin Sheahan and Johnny Ward to discuss the Ireland touring squad and problems at Leinster. 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

Jun 15, 202221 min

URC disappointment | Who will make the Ireland tour| Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joined Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to review Leinster's shocking loss to the Bulls, Ulster's heartbreak and who will be in the Ireland touring 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

Jun 13, 202217 min
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