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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

Stephen Ferris | Ireland's quality back-row

Stephen Ferris joined Ger and Shane to look back at Ireland's Autumn series. 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 22, 202222 min

'What are Australia doing to protect their player?' | Alan Quinlan

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after the controversy surrounding Nic White's apparent head injury overshadowed Ireland's win over Australia 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 | #E...

Nov 21, 202234 min

Rugby Daily: Kolisi on Rassie's ban, Catt backs Ireland for World Cup

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Leinster's win over World Cup finalists Chile. Mike Catt on Stuart McCloskey, improvements required against Australia, and Ireland's World Cup hopes. Siya Kolisi responds to Rassie Erasmus' two-match ban.

Nov 18, 202211 min

Rassie's rants, Ireland v Australia | Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joined Shane and Gavin in studio ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia. 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 18, 202227 min

Ronan O'Gara: England links, Sexton as coach

Shane and Gavin were joined by Ronan O'Gara to discuss those links to England, his experience coaching the Barbarians and Johnny Sexton's coaching comments. 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 18, 202220 min

Rugby Daily: Rassie banned, changes galore for Wallabies test

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland and Australia teams ahead of Saturday's test at the Aviva, and we hear from Andy Farrell. Rassie Erasmus has been banned AGAIN for acting the maggot on Twitter. Eddie Jones pays a glowing tribute to centurion Owen Farrell. And Toulouse will be without one of the players of the year for their Champions Cup date with Munster next month.

Nov 17, 202211 min

Matt Williams: Ireland have been in denial for 20 years

Ger & Shane were joined by Matt Williams ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia in the Aviva. 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 17, 202224 min

Rugby Daily: Sexton fit and ROG's sparring partner fired

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from fit-again captain Jonathan Sexton, and World Rugby player of the year nominee Josh van der Flier ahead of Saturday's visit of the Wallabies. And in France, one of Ronan O'Gara's sparring partners has lost their job.

Nov 16, 20228 min

Jamie Heaslip: Ireland haven't won anything since 2018

Jamie Heaslip spoke to Shane Hannon ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations series. 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 16, 202218 min

Rugby Daily: Rassie's retort, Sheehan wants to outdo Boks performance

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack hears from Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris ahead of Saturday's test with the Wallabies. Dan McKellar's disappointment at Mack Hansen's defection. Gerry Thornley gives us his insight into Connacht's life post-Friend. Plus, Rassie Erasmus says his tweets are NSFR.

Nov 15, 202210 min

Connacht planning for the future | Gerry Thornley

Shane and Kathleen were joined by Gerry Thornley to discuss what Connacht rugby will be like after Andy Friend departs. 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 15, 202213 min

MNR | Ireland fail to impress against Fiji, Sexton's replacement, World Cup bolters | D'Arcy & O'Connor

Joe Molloy was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ireland beat Fiji but fail to impress in the process. (15:00) Why Joey Carbery cannot just be 'fine'. (27:00) Ireland's starters seem certain, but plenty of movement below. (36:00) 'I think Josh van der Flier could win World Player of the Year.' (47:00) 'Breathtaking' Women's Rugby World Cup final. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Nov 14, 202253 min

Rugby Daily: Thank you for being a Friend and Irish duo up for Player of the Year,

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a massive upheaval at Connacht. There are two confirmed absentees from the Ireland squad to play the Wallabies. Ciaran Frawley's set for a longer-than-expected spell on the sidelines. Two Ireland players are up for World Rugby Player of the Year. And citings citings citings....

Nov 14, 20228 min

Ireland's lacklustre win over Fiji | Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joins Nathan and Adrian to look back at Ireland's win over Fiji. 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 14, 202225 min

D'Arcy's Beard, Ref Respect, Shedding Reputations | Movember's Mental Health Shave-Down

Leinster and Ireland legend Gordon D'Arcy and All-Ireland Final referee David Gough sat down with Adrian Barry for a fresh shave and interview around #Movember, mental health, rugby, Gaelic football, and more! Brought to you with Gillette - in association with #Movember. Effortless Shave, Magnificent Mo. You can sign up or donate now at Movember.com

Nov 11, 202226 min

Munster history makers in Cork | Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan looks back at an historical win for Munster over the Springboks and looks ahead to Ireland's clash with Fiji. 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 11, 202223 min

Tomas O'Leary: Munster need to play in Cork more

Ex-Munster scrum-half, Tomas O'Leary joined Ger & Shane ahead of Munster's clash with South Africa in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. 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 10, 202225 min

Rugby Daily: Cap'n Furlong, Kitshoff signs, ROG in trouble again

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you highlights from Tadhg Furlong's press conference as Ireland captain. Munster show their hand for Thursday night at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Ulster FINALLY confirm their Bomb Squad signing. Ronan O'Gara's in trouble again in France. And there's been a raid of 2023 Rugby World Cup offices.

Nov 09, 20228 min

Keith Wood: Munster sell out clash with Springboks

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon are joined by Ireland legend Keith Wood to look back at Ireland v South Africa, preview the upcoming Munster clash vs the Boks in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and also talk about the change in mindset that allows the multi sport fan to thrive in today's landscape. 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...

Nov 09, 202222 min

Will Greenwood on Mike Catt, Where are England at?

Will Greenwood joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on #OTBAM to talk Ireland vs South Africa and discuss where England are at. 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 09, 202216 min
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