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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

Keith Wood: break-up season, England dangerous

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, 202222 min

The Red 78 Ep.48 | Fast-start fears, the Toulouse tornado & Quinny's 'Star of the Week'!

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, 202241 min

Jones on the way out, Gatland back in Wales | Cian Tracey

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, 202218 min

MNR | Wales reunited with Warren Gatland, Champions Cup preview | Rúaidhrí O'Connor

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, 202243 min

Alan Quinlan: Leinster shade Ulster in thriller, Connacht & Munster win

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, 202219 min

Brent Pope: Munster, Leinster & Connacht win, TV coverage of rugby & Eddie Jones under pressure

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, 202238 min

Rugby Daily: ROG says no, Jones on the brink, Lowe & Henderson return

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, 20228 min

Recovering from that Bundee Aki hit | The URC teams new to Europe | SENATLA, ARENDSE & SKINNER

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, 202214 min

Alan Quinlan: Eddie Jones on thin ice, ROG as a coach

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, 202217 min

English sides hungry for the Champions Cup | What South African sides will bring | PREMIERSHIP CLUBS

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, 202215 min

Will Greenwood: England a tough team to love

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, 202213 min

IRISH TEAMS TACKLE EUROPE | 'You never lose hope!' | Will Connors, Malakai Fekitoa & Ian Madigan

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, 202223 min

WNR | Saving the Champions Cup, ROG ends England speculation, Scotland's John Cooney? | D'Arcy & Hayes

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, 202237 min

Brent Pope's greatest XV played against

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, 202229 min

Rugby Daily: Munster's Crowley boost, World Rugby respond to White controversy

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, 20227 min

MNR | Munster, Leinster & Ulster win, 'tiresome' Eddie Jones', a tribute to Doddie Weir | Wood & Thornley

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, 202243 min

Rugby Daily: Henshaw out, Morel out, Pivac out?

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, 20227 min

Alan Quinlan: Pressure on Wales & England, Doddie Weir tribute

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, 202225 min

Rugby Daily: ROG's La Rochelle talks + Team news galore

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, 20229 min

Ronan O’Gara for the England job? Alan Quinlan

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, 202221 min

Matt Williams on concussion: Science has to come first

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, 202227 min

Keith Wood: World Player of the Year conflicted feeling

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, 202224 min

The Red 78 Ep.46 | Concussions, Crowley's contribution & Connacht are coming to town | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs

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, 202241 min
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