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La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon following his side's win in the Champions Cup semifinal vs. Exeter. He talked about how they're preparing to face Leinster again and explained why they are no longer the underdogs. 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...

Former Ireland and Munster player Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM with Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon to act as a mediator in their ongoing debate about whether fans from the other provinces should support Leinster in their bid for European 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...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of ten players confirmed to be leaving Ulster in the summer. A decent chunk of them will actually start in tomorrow night's URC quarter-final - we have the team news in full for you. Declan Kidney has spoken out about the financial crisis engulfing his London Irish club. And the England Women's team has a new head coach.

Ger and Shane were joined on OTB AM by Off The Ball's resident Connacht man to preview their URC clash with Ulster on Friday Night. 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...

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. (00:40) Greg McWilliams expected to leave - what next for Irish Women's rugby? (17:00) Plenty for Irish provinces to play for on URC quarter-finals weekend. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of three Leinster players shortlisted for EPCR Player of the Year. The nominees of TikTok Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship have also been revealed. The Springboks have given an update on Siya Kolisi's availability for the World Cup, while major doubts now hover over a Scotland lock's availability. The sad tale of Worcester...

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by legendary South Africa captain Francois Pienaar and former Ireland captain Keith Wood as they attended the launch of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick. 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 th...

A variety of World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions legends and Irish Rugby stars including Bryan Habana, Francois Pienaar, Jonathan Sexton, Joy Neville, Danielle Waterman, Keith Wood, Paul O’Connell, Jeremy Guscott, Matt Dawson, Sean FitzPatrick, Martin Johnson, Peter Stringer, Ciara Griffin and Rory Best were among today’s inaugural visitors to the six-storey “Home of Legends”. Inspired by Wor...

On Tuesday's star-studded Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Greg McWilliams' status. We hear from Jonathan Sexton in his groin injury, and we also chat to Paul O'Connell and Bryan Habana. There's mixed news on the injury front for Munster ahead of their URC quarter-final. London Irish's financial problems continue. And a French great is retiring.

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs preview the URC Quarter-Final against the Glasgow Warriors this weekend and discuss the lessons that need to be learned from their last outing in Thomand Park. Quinlan & Briggs are also optimistic that some important players could return from injury in time for the clash.

Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan for a look back at Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals wins for Leinster and Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. (01:40) Leinster flourished and Toulouse floundered in Dublin. (27:00) Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle secure another Champions Cup final spot. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Leinster booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a 41-22 victory over Toulouse. 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 l...

OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey and travel writer and Golf Weekly co-host Fionn Davenport to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages and beyond on this Sunday morning. The panel will look at Paul Kimmage's latest piece on the state of horse racing, Joe Brolly's thoughts on GAA coverage in 2023 and how Leo Cullen's Blues keep marching on no matter how tou...

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 Iri...

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....

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 t...

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. SUBSCRI...

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.

Keith Wood joins Nathan Murphy to preview the upcoming Champions Cup semi-finals this weekend. Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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 F...