Former Leinster fly half Andy Dunne joined OTB's Johnny Ward to discuss the Blues booking their spot in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a 41-22 win over Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium. Also, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan speak to Connor Morris as they go in search for that elusive fifth star on the jersey. Rugby on Off The Ball is with Vodafone, main sponsor of the Irish rugby team. We all belong to the Team Of Us.
Apr 29, 2023•23 min
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of both of this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals. We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan on their meeting with Toulouse. We'll have live commentary on Off The Ball on Saturday, with Connor Morris and Andy Dunne at the Aviva. Siya Kolisi is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup. And there's an important new appointment at Munster.
Apr 28, 2023•9 min
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice assessed how Ireland might be able to get a win vs. Scotland on the last day of the Six Nations and gave her opinion on who might win the battle between France and England at a sold out Twickenham. 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...
Apr 28, 2023•15 min
Former Ireland and Munster player Alan Quinlan was in the OTB AM studio to preview the Champions Cup semifinals this weekend and looked at how important it is for Irish rugby that Andrew Goodman wasn't lured to New Zealand. 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, i...
Apr 28, 2023•20 min
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Ireland's final TikTok Women's Six Nations outing of the season. Plus we hear from head coach Greg McWilliams. There are changes afoot for future World Cup draws. And Connacht have made a pair of loan signings.
Apr 27, 2023•6 min
Keith Wood joins Nathan Murphy to preview the upcoming Champions Cup semi-finals this weekend. Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Apr 27, 2023•29 min
Cian Tracey and Fiona Hayes join the Women’s Six Nations Show this week, looking ahead to Ireland’s final round vs Scotland. Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
Apr 27, 2023•47 min
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's final TikTok Women's Six Nations date with Scotland. We hear from Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and John McKee from the Ireland camp. Scott Robertson explains his incoming All Blacks coaching staff. And a Scotland great bows out of the game.
Apr 26, 2023•8 min
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a massive injury blow for the reigning world champion Springboks. We hear from Brian O'Driscoll on Leo Cullen's tetchy press conference. Ronan O'Gara provides an update on Jonathan Danty's fitness ahead of La Rochelle's Champions Cup semi-final with Exeter. And Worcester could be back to square one by next week.
Apr 25, 2023•7 min
Joe Molloy was joined by Brian O'Driscoll to assess where Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Toulouse will be won and lost this weekend. The lads also cast an eye over Ireland's defeat to England in the Women's Six Nations, and how the team can build ahead of their final game against Scotland. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Apr 25, 2023•51 min
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs recognise Keith Earls 200th appearance for Munster and his contribution to the club over the years & discuss Munster's impressive second half performance against the Sharks in Durban last Saturday to earn a draw, but should they have won it?
Apr 25, 2023•41 min
Former Leinster hooker James Tracy was in studio with Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward to talk about Leinster's upcoming battle with Toulouse and gave his thoughts on the idea that his former province have bought 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 associ...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min
Former England captain Sarah Hunter and ex-Scotland wing Megan Gaffney join Kathleen McNamee to mark the 10-year anniversary of Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013. They also discuss their recent retirements, the journey to professional women’s rugby, and what are the next steps the current Irish team can take to push on from their current situation. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Apr 25, 2023•52 min
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (00:30) Assessing the URC season so far. (06:50) Munster find rejuvenation in successful South African trips. (15:00) Understrength Leinster hammered by brilliant Bulls. (19:05) 'A Test match in all but name, Leinster vs Toulouse could surpass expectations.' (33:00) Jack Conan and rugby's physical demands. (38:00) Big job awaits Ireland to avoid Six Nations' Wooden S...
Apr 24, 2023•46 min
Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen speaks in to the assembled media ahead of Leinster's Champions Cup clash with french side Toulouse. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Apr 24, 2023•18 min
Hugo Keenan speaks to the assembled media after Leinster training today. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Apr 24, 2023•14 min
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news ahead of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse. We hear from both Leo Cullen and Hugo Keenan. Greg McWilliams on Ireland's tackling deficiencies ahead of their wooden spoon decider. Plus, Luke Cowan-Dickie's had a costly night on the town
Apr 24, 2023•8 min
Former Ireland player Alison Miller joined OTB AM to discuss Ireland's 48-0 loss to England and examined what would happen if the team does drop to the third tier. 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 24, 2023•14 min
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht, Munster and Leinster ahead of their final round of URC fixtures. We hear from Molly Scufil-McCabe and Greg McWilliams going into tomorrow's Women's Six Nations date with England. And an experienced Wales flanker has been forced to retire.
Apr 21, 2023•8 min
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice talked to Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward about Ireland's showdown with England 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 the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Apr 21, 2023•15 min
La Rochelle head coach and former Ireland international Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward to discuss how you support a player who is lacking confidence such as Harry Maguire and what Joey Carbery should do to get his Ireland career back on track. 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 morni...
Apr 21, 2023•22 min
Cameron Hill speaks to La Rochelle's Ultan Dillane & Exeter Chiefs' Sean O'Brien as the former Connacht teammates prepare to square off in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday April 30th. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Apr 21, 2023•23 min
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team for Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations clash with England, and we hear from Greg McWilliams on bridging the gap to the 'big 2' and how Ireland are dealing with negative press. Leinster learn of the man in the middle for their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse. Ulster name their team to face Edinburgh, with some returning internationals. And there's news of a significant coaching switch in France.
Apr 20, 2023•8 min
Ali Donnelly and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly on the Women's Six Nations Show ahead of Ireland hosting England at Musgrave Park this weekend. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Apr 20, 2023•43 min
Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Sam Prendergast: How do you manage such talent? (20:50) Joey Carbery's fall from Ireland contention (33:00) Leinster after Stuart Lancaster: Is Jacques Nienaber the best replacement? In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Apr 19, 2023•47 min
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the England team that will face Ireland at Musgrave Park on Saturday. We hear from Nichola Fryday and Dorothy Wall on the social media backlash around Ireland's disappointing start to the Women's Six Nations. Craig Gilroy is leaving Ulster, and a Scotland hooker is to become a commercial pilot!
Apr 19, 2023•8 min
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's important win against the Stormers last Saturday in Cape Town, the signing of Sean O'Brien from the Exeter Chiefs & look forward to this weekends clash with the Sharks.
Apr 19, 2023•44 min
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new arrival at Munster, but a crucial absentee for their URC season finale. We hear from Pete Wilkins on the impending arrival of Scott Fardy at Connacht, and their attempts to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup. Toulouse suffer an injury blow ahead of their Champions Cup semi with Leinster. And two Ireland wingers are USA-bound.
Apr 18, 2023•9 min
UL Bohs, Munster & Ireland coach Niamh Briggs and Bandon Grammar, UCC & Munster's Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly to look at their coaching journeys, pathways currently available and what it is that makes a good coach. #TeamOfUs | @VodafoneIreland
Apr 18, 2023•36 min
Ex-Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to deliver his alternate Leinster XV. 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 18, 2023•30 min
