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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

Rugby Daily: JVDF a Leicester doubt, Owens to Boks 'a goer', Welsh exodus gathers pace

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster - the last Irish team standing in Europe. We also hear from James Lowe and Stuart Lancaster. Rassie Erasmus gives the latest on Nigel Owens reportedly joining the Springboks coaching staff. And Wales are set to lose an impressive young centre for the World Cup.

Apr 03, 20238 min

Munster's leaky defense, Leinster last one standing | Cian Tracey

Cian Tracey joined Ger & Shane on OTB AM to reflect on a mixed weekend of rugby for the Irish Provinces. 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

Apr 03, 202318 min

Legacy issues, mistake to prioritise Sevens? | Alison Miller

Former Grand Slam winner Alison Miller jointed Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTB AM to reflect of Ireland's hammering at the hands of France at the weekend in the Tik Tok Six Nations. 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 | #Effortle...

Apr 03, 202317 min

Rugby Daily: Euro team news, Snyman starts, Sevens disappointment

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of a massive weekend of Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup actions. We hear from all four provinces with Leo Cullen, Rory Sutherland, Duane Vermeulen, Graham Rowntree and Pete Wilkins all offering their thoughts. And it's been a disappointing day for the Ireland Sevens teams in Hong Kong.

Mar 31, 202311 min

Why Ireland seem undercooked, lack of organisation | Anna Caplice

Ex-Ireland & Harlequins player Anne Caplice joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Ireland's second Women's Six Nations game against France 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

Mar 31, 202323 min

Ronan O'Gara: The importance of 'not breaking first'

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Les Maritimes facing Gloucester in the Champions Cup last-16 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

Mar 31, 202323 min

Rugby Daily: Ireland's Breen blow, Dupont is 6N king again, London Irish close to sale

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from the Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Six Nations showdown with France. The Six Nations team of the tournament, and player of the championship have been revealed. The All Blacks have suffered a huge World Cup injury blow. And the latest on London Irish's impending sale.

Mar 29, 20236 min

WNR: Heineken Champions Cup | “The IRFU can’t just bask in the glory of the men’s Grand Slam”

The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby ahead of this weekend's round of 16 games in the Heineken Champions Cup and Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland soundly beaten by Wales in the TikTok Women's Six Nations. (09:36) - Ireland's women's talent identification has been skewed towards 7s. Trying to play catch-up. (17:48) - Players in the Premiership are getting a bette...

Mar 29, 202355 min

Ireland's Top Five 6N Players, World Cup Prep: Derek McNamara

Derek McNamara from REACT Rugby joins Ger & Shane on OTB AM to bring the numbers the players who really excelled in this year's Six Nations. 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

Mar 29, 202321 min

Keith Wood: Is there already too much Rugby?

Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to discuss the current state of rugby, and looks ahead to the Champions Cup Round of 16 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

Mar 29, 202320 min

Rugby Daily: "Blunt review" into Wales defeat, Womens Sevens coach quits, Muldoon returns

On a busy Rugby Daily today, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations clash with France. We hear from Dorothy Wall and John McKee. There's been a dramatic shake-up to the Women's Sevens coaching staff. John Muldoon is returning to Connacht, we'll hear from Pete Wilkins on that front. There's big changes ahead for the Heineken Champions Cup, as we hear from EPCR chair Dominic McKay. And it's been a busy day at Leicester.

Mar 28, 20239 min

Rugby Daily: Sexton's Leinster career over? Hogg to retire

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Jonathan Sexton's season being ended by a groin injury. Stuart Hogg has confirmed he's joining Sexton in the retirement home post-World Cup. And a former England international is off to Super Rugby.

Mar 27, 20237 min

Alan Quinlan: Disastrous 6N Opener, Munster's URC Issues

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan recapped the weekend's URC action & reviewed Ireland's Women's Six Nations defeat vs Wales. 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

Mar 27, 202322 min

Rugby Daily: Women's Six Nations preview, URC returns, O'Gara on Sexton milestone

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you a preview of this weekend's Women's Six Nations action as Ireland open their campaign away to Wales. There's also team news for the Irish provinces ahead of the weekend's URC games. And Ronan O'Gara reacts to Johnny Sexton's Six Nations points milestone.

Mar 24, 20237 min

How can U20 players break into Irish senior squad? Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, looking ahead to what we might expect from the Women’s Six Nations, why tomorrow's Glasgow game is of the upmost importance to Munster and also what the current crop of U20s might do in order to break into the Irish senior set up. 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 OT...

Mar 24, 202319 min

Ronan O'Gara: Tea & chocolate while Sexton broke record

Ronan O’Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, taking a look back on his reaction to Johnny Sexton breaking his record and whether he should continue to play post World Cup. He also looks at Paul O'Connell's strengths as a coach and Ireland's overall performance in the Six Nations. 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 t...

Mar 24, 202320 min

Rugby Daily: 18-year old Ireland debutant, Cordero for Connacht, Watson to Castres?

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with Wales, which includes a surprising debut in the front row. Connacht have snapped up Argentina livewire Santiago Cordero, we hear from him on his move to Galway. Leo Cullen speaks as Leinster prepare to face the Stormers and their Springboks. And is Anthony Watson joining the English exodus to France?

Mar 23, 20237 min

Laid back Farrell, Sexton's leadership and building on success | Saturday Panel Segment

We’re going to bring you a special sneak peek of last weekend Saturday Panel which was brought to you by Carryout. Grand slam winner Devin Toner, Six Nations Champion Katie Fitzhenry and rugby analyst Brent Pope joined Johnny Ward to discuss the impact Andy Farrell has had since taking over the Ireland job from Joe Schmidt, why it’s so important that he surrounds himself with the right people and why he has the perfect on field lieutenant in Johnny Sexton. You can get the full chat on the OTB Da...

Mar 23, 202317 min

A new Six Nations era for the Irish XVs: Ex-captain Ciara Griffin

Former Ireland captain Ciara Griffin was on OTB AM talking about the Six Nations which kicks off this weekend with Ireland facing Wales. 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

Mar 23, 202310 min

Joe Schmidt vs. Andy Farrell | OTB AM debates the better coach

OTB AM discussed the impact that Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell had on the Irish team and whether history is being rewritten with Farrell's recent success. 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

Mar 23, 202315 min

Rugby Daily: Steward red downgraded, Nic a Bháird on 7's absentees

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Freddie Steward's disciplinary hearing regarding that red card against Ireland. We hear from Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and Meabh Deeley ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with Wales. Two more Leinster stars are extending their stays. And two Springboks props are on the move.

Mar 22, 20236 min
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