Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined by special guest and former Munster and Ireland star CJ Stander to talk about his life post retirement from rugby, what it was like to return, the strengths and weaknesses of his coaches over the years and most importantly what the Munster/Irish rugby fanbase are really like! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78.
Nov 08, 2022•48 min
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, 2022•10 min
Former Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to review Ireland's win against world champions South Africa. Rugby on OTB in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Nov 08, 2022•49 min
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, 2022•43 min
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, 2022•10 min
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, 2022•34 min
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor to reflect on Ireland's 19-16 defeat of the reigning World Cup winners South Africa on Saturday evening. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Nov 06, 2022•31 min
Aisling O'Reilly speaks to Brent Pope after Ireland beat reigning world champions South Africa this evening and also interviews Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton in the post match press conference. @vodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Nov 05, 2022•29 min
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, 2022•10 min
World Cup winner with South Africa Joel Stransky joined Ger Gilroy to look ahead to the Autumn Nations Series encounter between South Africa and Ireland. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Nov 04, 2022•19 min
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, 2022•16 min
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, 2022•17 min
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland team to face the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell and Robert Baloucoune too. Ulster are handing out contracts like it's going out of fashion. Aaron Smith is to surpass Dan Carter on Saturday.
Nov 03, 2022•10 min
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, 2022•17 min
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, 2022•41 min
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, 2022•9 min
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, 2022•16 min•Season 22Ep. 5
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, 2022•46 min•Season 22Ep. 4
Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy to preview Ireland against South Africa and to discuss the team named by the Springboks. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Nov 01, 2022•23 min•Season 22Ep. 3
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, 2022•9 min•Season 22Ep. 2
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, 2022•34 min•Season 22Ep. 1
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, 2022•10 min
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, 2022•17 min
Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Rugby legend and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara on Thursday's Off The Ball. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Oct 27, 2022•19 min
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, 2022•11 min
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, 2022•45 min
Former Italy out-half Ian McKinley joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby to discuss his career and his new book, Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Oct 26, 2022•41 min
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the IRFU's push to professionalise the women's game hitting a stumbling block. Andy Farrell on his Ireland players embracing their status as world no.1 Mike Prendergast previews Munster's meeting with Ulster. Keith Wood on the possibility of 12-man union. Plus there's loads of props on the move.
Oct 26, 2022•9 min
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, 2022•28 min
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, 2022•11 min
