On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you some of the reaction to Eddie Jones' dismissal as England head coach. There's also news of a boost for Cian Healy and Leinster ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup opener against Racing.
Dec 07, 2022•5 min
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to react to Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac getting the boot at England and Wales respectively, while attention now turns to the European action 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...
Dec 07, 2022•22 min
The Champions Cup is about to get underway and off the back of another solid Munster performance on Friday, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have everything you should be looking out for! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Dec 06, 2022•41 min
Joe Molloy was joined by BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones to discuss England's decision to part company with Eddie Jones. Seven years after Jones became England's Head Coach, the lads speculated how this call will impact England going into the Six Nations and, crucially, the World Cup. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Dec 06, 2022•21 min
The Irish Independent's Cian Tracey joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to discuss Eddie Jones' imminent dismissal as England head coach, while Warren Gatland is summoned to restore Welsh rugby to its former glory. 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 w...
Dec 06, 2022•18 min
Rúaidhrí O'Connor of the Irish Independant is in studio with Joe Molloy to discuss this weekend's rugby, Warren Gatland returning to the Wales backroom staff and previewing this weekend's Champions Cup fixtures. (0:30) Warren Gatland returns to the fold. (10:00) Eddie Jones' fate in the hands of the RFU. (13:00) The Return of the Champions Cup for the 22/23 season. (22:00) Leinster triumph over Ulster in a ruthless comeback. (34:00) Munster going from strength to strength under Rowntree. (41:00)...
Dec 05, 2022•43 min
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after a pulsating round of URC action, as the focus shifts to European competitions 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
Dec 05, 2022•19 min
Joe Molloy was joined by rugby analyst Brent Pope on Sunday's Off The Ball to discuss the weekend's URC action, including wins for Leinster, Munster and Connacht. Furthermore, the lads discussed Eddie Jones' suitability for England's Head Coach role after a series of Sunday newspaper articles suggested that Jones should no longer be in the job. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Dec 04, 2022•38 min
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you definitive news of Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle status. Opinion on both sides as Eddie Jones stands on the England precipice. And Leinster, Connacht and Ulster have all named their teams ahead of tomorrow's games, with some big returning names.
Dec 02, 2022•8 min
As part of the launch of the new Heineken Champions Cup season, Aisling O'Reilly was in England catching up with players from all of the competing teams this season. While Edinburgh are not new to European rugby, Sam Skinner joining the Scottish side sees him in a new European challenge. However, Aisling also catches up with complete newcomers to the European Cup in the form of the Stormers' Seabelo Senatla and Bulls' Kurt-Lee Arendse. Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Dec 02, 2022•14 min
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM with stories emerging in today's papers about potential replacements for Eddie Jones at England. 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
Dec 02, 2022•17 min
As part of the launch of the new Heineken Champions Cup season, Aisling O'Reilly was in England catching up with players from all of the competing teams this season. She catches up with some of the Premiership's new signings and transfers, Leicester Tigers' Handre Pollard, Sale Sharks' George Ford, as well as Saracens' Nick Isiekwe and Gloucester's Alex Craig. Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Dec 01, 2022•15 min
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Munster's URC trip to Edinburgh. Exeter Chiefs are the latest English club in financial bother. And the player of the autumn series revealed.
Dec 01, 2022•7 min
2003 Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM for the reaction to the latest developments in English rugby as pressure continues to mount on head coach Eddie Jones. 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...
Dec 01, 2022•13 min
As part of the launch of the new Heineken Champions Cup season, Aisling O'Reilly was in England catching up with players from all of the competing teams this season. She did not stray too far from home, however, as she caught up with Leinster's Will Connors, Ulster's Ian Madigan and Munster's Malakai Fekitoa to look ahead to the new season, how each of them are dealing with their own off-pitch situations, and their personal ambitions at international level. Rugby on Off The Ball in association w...
Nov 30, 2022•23 min
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's contract status at La Rochelle. John Cooney appears poised for a sensational switch to Scotland. And Munster will face Antoine Dupont next week after all.
Nov 30, 2022•7 min
Joe Molloy was joined by three-time Champions Cup winner Gordon D'Arcy and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) 'Fromance': maintaining friendships in rugby. (04:00) Ronan O'Gara ends rumours of England role. (07:00) Could John Cooney be making the switch to Scotland? (15:00) World Rugby take 'the first step towards a reimagination' of the game. (21:00) Is the Champions Cup in need of saving? Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Nov 30, 2022•37 min
Ger and Shane were joined in studio by rugby legend, Brent Pope to select the greatest XV players he ever played against. 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 30, 2022•29 min
It's been a positive weekend for Munster and Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are only delighted to be along with the latest episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Nov 29, 2022•43 min
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you positive news regarding Jack Crowley's calf. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on their need for balance. World Rugby respond to the Nic White concussion controversy. And in France, Claude Atcher claims he's the victim of a "smear campaign"
Nov 29, 2022•7 min
Joe Molloy was joined by Irish rugby legend Keith Wood and Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley on Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Munster, Leinster and Ulster pick up wins as URC returns. (16:00) Eddie Jones stands firm after England lose again. (28:00) Wales find new ways to lose; will Warren Gatland return? (36:00) In tribute to Doddie Weir. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Nov 28, 2022•43 min
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details on Robbie Henshaw's Christmas-ruining injury. Munster have concerns of their own after the win over Connacht. There'll be a change at the top of Six Nations Rugby. Plus, could Gatland and Howley replace Pivac with sorry Wales?
Nov 28, 2022•7 min
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as Wales suffered a second-half collapse against Australia, while defeat to South Africa rounded off a poor 2022 for England. 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 ...
Nov 28, 2022•25 min
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of Ronan O'Gara's talks with the La Rochelle president as those England links swirl. Plus, Munster, Connacht and Leinster have all named their teams for this weekend's URC action - and we hear from all three camps.
Nov 25, 2022•9 min
Former Munster and Ireland flanker Alan Quinland was live on OTBAM this morning with Shane Hannon and Johnny Ward. 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 25, 2022•21 min
Ex-Scotland coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM this morning. 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 24, 2022•27 min
BBC Rugby's Chris Jones joined Joe Molloy to discuss the Autumn Internationals, with a focus on England, Scotland, and Wales. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Nov 23, 2022•23 min
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's latest huge ban in France. We hear from Keith Wood ahead of Munster's interpro with Connacht. The Wallabies have major injury headaches ahead of their test with Wales. And there's contract news galore in France.
Nov 23, 2022•7 min
Keith Wood joined Ger and Shane on OTB AM to look back at Ireland's 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 23, 2022•24 min
With no Munster game to review, Quinny and Niamh have a look back at the Autumn internationals and how the southern contingent got on, there's a once-off return of 'Are you watching Andy Farrell?' and they look ahead to Connacht's visit to Thomond this Saturday. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Nov 22, 2022•41 min