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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: Munster's URC victory, Jack Crowley's World Cup hopes

Former Munster and Ireland player Keith Wood was on OTB AM to look back on Munster's epic United Rugby Championship final win vs. Stormers. 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

May 29, 202322 min

Rowntree working miracles, deserving O'Mahony and South African’s embracing the URC – RUAIDHRI O’CONNOR

Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O’Connor joins OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the URC Final between Munster and the Stormers with a first trophy in 12 years up for grabs for the southern province. They’ll discuss the turnaround inspired by the head coach, Keith Earls hoping for the perfect send off and if the Southern Hemisphere sides are really buying into the European tournament. Rugby with thanks to Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

May 27, 202321 min

Alan Quinlan in South Africa: Munster's URC clash with the Stormers

Alan Quinlan joined Shane & Johnny live from South Africa ahead of Munster's URC final against the Stormers. 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

May 26, 202317 min

Rugby Daily | Kleyn: "a load of puff", Racing on the move

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Jean Kleyn's reaction to 'that' Stormers video. A Leinster player has been named the URC's Players' Player of the season. And Racing 92 are on the move.

May 24, 20233 min

The James Ryan Precipice, Champions Cup final stats | Derek McNamara

Derek McNamara of REACT Rugby joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to break down the numbers following Leinster's 27-26 defeat to La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final. 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

May 24, 202324 min

Rugby Daily | Stormers add fuel to URC final fire, Ala'alatoa cited

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of this weekend's URC Grand final. We hear from the Stormers camp as they add fuel to the fire of their meeting with Munster. Five Munster players are leaving the province, with two of those retiring on medical grounds. Ireland's WXV picture is becoming clearer. And an England winger is putting family before a potential World Cup place

May 23, 20235 min

James Tracy: Where Leinster fell, No more 'little' La Rochelle

Former Leinster player James Tracy was in the OTB AM studio to assess what went wrong for Leinster on Saturday from the perspective of someone who has an European medal with the club. 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 | #Effortles...

May 23, 202331 min

Rugby Daily | What caused half-time Aviva fracas? Munster squad update, Barbarians coming

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the fallout from Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final, including details of the half-time fracas. We get a squad update from Munster for the URC Grand Final, the referee's been named for the decider, and we hear from Stormers head coach John Dobson. Plus, the Barbarians are coming to Limerick.

May 22, 20239 min

Alan Quinlan: ROG's mentality as a coach, What happened Leinster?

Alan Quinlan is in studio with Ger & Colm to reflect on Leinster's Champions Cup defeat to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. 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

May 22, 202334 min

Performance Rankings: La ROGchelle shine, Leinster stumble

This week Colm Boohig brings us through the Performance Rankings as Ger & Kathleen give their thoughts on his picks. Here we have a special segment of the Performance Rankings, one red and one green... 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...

May 22, 202323 minSeason 15Ep. 2

LA ROCHELLE SHATTER LEINSTER HEARTS | Alan Quinlan, Leo Cullen, Ronan O'Gara and Donnacha Ryan Reaction

Cuan O'Flatharta, John Duggan and Alan Quinlan James Tracy dissect La Rochelle's last minute victory over Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final. Plus, Aisling O'Reilly caught up with losing head coach Leo Cullen, as well as victorious duo of La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara and assistant coach Donnacha Ryan. Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

May 20, 202349 min

Lindsay Peat - In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll

In the second episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', multi-sport maestro Lindsay Peat joins Brian to discuss her incredible career across four different elite sports! With Guinness. Drink responsibly, visit drinkaware.ie

May 20, 202322 min

Rugby Daily | Champions Cup final preview, Wales legends retire, JJ to Connacht

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for the Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Leo Cullen, James Ryan and Ronan O'Gara ahead of the Aviva showpiece. Wales has been rocked by two shock retirements. And Connacht complete their recruitment for next season, with a familiar face to Irish fans.

May 19, 202312 min

European rugby is special, Leinster & La Rochelle | Alan Quinlan

Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to preview Leinster taking on La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final 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

May 19, 202322 min

Dan Leavy: Life after rugby | Leinster need to move La Rochelle's big men | Byrne looks comfortable

Former Leinster and Ireland flanker Dan Leavy joined Nathan Murphy, 13 months after he was forced to retire from rugby. They also discuss what Leinster will have to do if they're to overcome La Rochelle in this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup final. Dan, his brother (former Ireland 7s international) Adam, and his father Doug have launched their whiskey brand Ogham. See oghamwhiskey.com.

May 18, 202327 min

Rugby Daily | Wasps' collapse complete, Ulster go French, Kolisi return?

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest sad chapter in Wasps' financial collapse. Ulster are set to add some much-needed depth to their front row. There's mixed injury news ahead of the World Cup for the Springboks and England. Plus, the Women's Six Nations Player and Team of the Championship are revealed.

May 18, 20234 min

How Leinster can beat La Rochelle's Game Plan | Derek McNamara

OTB's favourite rugby statistician is back with a breakdown of all the key figures between La Rochelle and Leinster ahead of their Champions Cup showdown at the 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

May 18, 202321 min

Rugby Daily | Munster injury update, new smart ball, Sevens squad revealed

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Munster ahead of next weekend's URC Grand Final. We hear from James Tracy on the Heineken Champions Cup final, and Beibhinn Parsons calls for time for the Women's XVs. A new smart ball is to be trialled at the U20 World Championship this summer, and Samson Lee gets a new deal.

May 17, 20236 min

Completing Olympics 'dream', 15s or 7s | Beibhinn Parsons

Irish rugby star Beibhinn Parsons was on OTB AM after the 7s team qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris and discussed her love for both rugby codes and the 'dream' of making it to the Olympic tournament. 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 wit...

May 17, 202313 min

James Tracy: How Leinster can beat La Rochelle, Munster disappointment

Former Leinster player James Tracy was on OTB AM to preview Leinster's Challenge Cup final against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle this weekend and reflect on the defeat to Munster. 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...

May 17, 202327 min

Rugby Daily | O'Gara on Leinster, Kitshoff on Cape Town bog, London Irish warning

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Steven Kitshoff and John Dobson of the DHL Stormers on their terrible pitch and the threat posed by Munster in the URC final. And there's a dire warning to Premiership clubs, with London Irish potentially a fortnight from oblivion.

May 16, 20236 min

Keith Wood: Munster beat Leinster, La Rochelle set sail for Dublin

Munster legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning after Munster ended Leinster's URC dreams in Saturday's semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. 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

May 16, 202322 min

MNR | Munster march on, is Healy going too soon and Stormers licking their lips | D’Arcy and O’Connor

Grand slam winner Gordon D’Arcy and Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O'Connor join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the fall out from the URC semi finals on this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) - Munster deserved it (12:00) - Differences between Van Graan and Roantree (15:00) - Ben Healy going too soon? (23:00) - Stormers video celebrations (29:00) - Leinster selection mistakes (37:00) - End of an era? (44:00) - Leinster need to do something different In association with Vodafone...

May 15, 202356 min
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