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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.

Subscribe for the most comprehensive audio channel for Rugby that you're going to get anywhere. From legends interviews to live roadshows, analysis, depth charts, reviews, and weekly news.

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

Judgment Day for Sexton, Ireland U20s face the Bébé Bleus | Alan Quinlan

Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny on #OTBAM this morning ahead of Ireland taking on France in the U20 World Rugby Championship on Friday. 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.

Jul 13, 202318 min

Rugby Daily | U20 final team named, Boks on All Blacks test, Ospreys to London??

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Friday's World Rugby U20 Championship final, with one change to the Irish starting XV. We hear from Jacques Nienaber and Lukhanyo Am ahead of a much-changed Springboks facing the All Blacks this weekend. A Boks legend has announced his retirement from the sport. And could the Ospreys be heading for London??

Jul 12, 20238 min

Nina Carberry - In conversation with Brian O'Driscoll | Cheltenham winners & dealing with retirement

In the third episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', legendary Irish jockey Nina Carberry joins Brian to discuss her incredible career, her racing family, and injuries. In partnership with Guinness, ‘In Conversation with Brian O’Driscoll’ is celebrating and sharing stories from Ireland’s leading female athletes and sporting personalities. It’s all with thanks to Guinness. Always drink responsibly. Get the facts. Be drinkaware. Visit drinkaware.ie.

Jul 12, 202319 min

Keith Wood: Picks the best five tries

Rugby legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM to go through his picks for the best tries scored during games he played for Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. 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.

Jul 12, 202335 min

Rugby Daily - A big pre-World Cup retirement, Ireland in a World Cup final

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you reaction as the Irish u-20s reach the World Championship final in South Africa. Scotland are dealt a blow ahead of the World Cup as Stuart Hogg retires. And the big guns shine in their opening games of the Rugby Championship.

Jul 10, 20235 min

The future of Irish rugby in safe hands, u20 reach final | Alan Quinlan

Ex-Ireland international Alan Quinlan is in the OTB AM studio to talk the Under-20s reaching the World Championship 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.

Jul 10, 202320 min

Rugby Daily | Murphy on dealing with tragedy, Alun Wyn to France

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from South Africa ahead of Ireland's World U20 semi-final with the Baby Boks. We hear from head coach Richie Murphy on how they've dealt with tragedy, and what they expect from Sunday's opponents. Alun Wyn Jones is off to play in France, there's a test debutant for the All Blacks in Mendoza tomorrow, and Luke Cowan Dickie (finally) has a new club.

Jul 07, 20238 min

Jack Carty: Andy Friend's legacy, Rugby V GAA, World Cup hopes

Connacht captain, Jack Carty joined Shane & Aisling to speak about the importance of the Jack & Jill foundation as well as Connacht's season and his decision to choose rugby over GAA. 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.

Jul 07, 202323 min

'Business as usual' regarding Sexton's hearing | Losing Lancaster, gaining Nienaber | HUGO KEENAN

Leinster and Ireland fullback Hugo Keenan sat down with Will O'Callaghan, discussing the Ireland 7s success, his own background in Sevens, Leinster's new coaching set up and whether Ireland are sweating on Johnny Sexton's upcoming hearing. Keenan has been announced as new ambassador for Optimum Nutrition. It coincides with the extension of Optimum Nutrition’s Official Sports Nutrition Partnership with Leinster Rugby for a further three years. For more information, you can visit Optimum Nutrition...

Jul 06, 202316 min

Rugby Daily | U20 tragedy, Kleyn on Boks debut, Easterby's new role

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to an emotional few days for Ireland's U20 side in South Africa. We hear from Baby Boks head coach Bafana Nhleko on what he expects from Ireland on Sunday. We also hear from Jean Kleyn ahead of his second international debut, this time for the Springboks. Guy Easterby has a new portfolio at Leinster, and Tana Umaga has a new coaching gig.

Jul 05, 20236 min

Irish Sevens Olympic dream: Stacey Flood

Irish Sevens star, Stacey Flood was in studio following Ireland qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. 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.

Jul 05, 202316 min

Alan Quinlan: U20's through to World semi-final, Greig Oliver tribute

Alan Quinlan joined Shane & Nathan to discuss the U20 World Championship with the Irish side making the semi-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.

Jul 05, 202320 min

Rugby Daily | Ireland's Ios tribute, more Haouas controversy, Arundell to France

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's crucial U20 World Cup meeting with Fiji. We also hear from Richie Murphy, who pays tribute to the former St. Michael's students who have died on Ios. Mohamed Haouas has a new club, after his other new club settled with the France prop. Henry Arundell has secured a move to France, and Vern Cotter has a new club.

Jul 03, 20237 min

Ireland U20s take a huge step forward, Prendergast the star, will discipline cost them? – Fiona Hayes

Grand Slam winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joins OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the latest news from the World Under 20 Championship in rugby with Ireland on course to reach the next stage of the tournament. They will look at the young Leinster number 10 who is pulling the strings, discuss the pathways that is allowing these young players to flourish and ask if a second red card in two games could spell trouble for the rest of the summer Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Jul 01, 202316 min

Rugby Daily | Sexton's World Cup doubt, Haouas facing jail time

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jonathan Sexton's World Cup doubts as the. EPCR confirm a disciplinary hearing. Ireland know what they need to do to reach the semi-finals of the World U20 Championship. England's World Cup squad is beginning to take shape, with five uncapped players still harbouring hopes of France. And France prop Mohamed Haouas is facing jail time.

Jun 30, 20235 min

Alan Quinlan: Sexton's possible ban, U20s back on track

Ex-Munster & Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM this morning as Johnny Sexton is set to appear at a disciplinary hearing for his conduct after last month's 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...

Jun 30, 202318 min

World Cup depth chart: Alison Miller's Back three

Former Ireland player Alison Miller told OTB AM who is making her Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup. 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

Jun 29, 202319 min

Rugby Daily | Sevens Olympic joy, U20s prep for Australia, Abdeladze to Brive

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's men's Sevens squad qualifying for the Olympic Games. We hear from James McNabney and Mark Sexton as Ireland prepare for a must-win clash with Australia at the U20 World Championship. And a Leinster prop is heading for France.

Jun 28, 20236 min

YHtBT: Keith Wood | BOD's hat-trick, Mick Galway's captaincy

Keith Wood joined Shane & Adrian for the latest edition of 'You Had to Be There'. 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

Jun 28, 202344 min

Italian rugby legend, Mirco Bergamasco turns to GAA

Rugby legend, Micro Bergamasco joined Shane and Johnny alongside Nantes GAA PRO, Brid Breen to speak about how and why he started to play Gaelic football in France. 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

Jun 27, 202315 min

Rugby Daily | Sevens success, URC v Super Rugby? Another blow for Wales

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ireland's men's Sevens success - so far - as they seek Olympic qualification. We could have a transhemispheric meeting of champions at Thomond Park in January. Wales suffer yet another experienced player withdrawal ahead of the World Cup. Could there be a route back to English rugby for London Irish and co? And it's been an eventful day for France prop Mohamed Haouas.

Jun 26, 20238 min

Ireland off to disappointing start at U20s World Cup: Alan Quinlan

Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon to discuss Ireland's opening performance at the U20s World Cup. 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

Jun 26, 202311 min

Rugby Daily: Leinster pay tribute to Sexton, Henderson's new deal

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we bring you details of Iain Henderson's new deal with Ulster and the IRFU. Leinster have paid tribute to Johnny Sexton, appearing to signal his retirement from the province. And Ronan O'Gara speaks about his rivalry with Leinster.

Jun 23, 20236 min
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