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OTB's John Duggan was joined by Rugby World Cup winner with England Neil Back to preview his country's chances in this year's tournament as they open their campaign at home to Scotland this afternoon. The former backrow also described why he's taken part in tests that aim to make the game safer and gave us the outsider's perspective on Ireland's team and whether we can go all the way. @VodafoneIre...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Paul O'Connell after Ireland's captains run in Cardiff. France have handed out a debut cap as they begin the defence of the Grand Slam. And a Wallabies legend bows out.

Ger Gilroy was joined by BBC rugby correspondent Chris Jones ahead of Ireland's opening Six Nations clash with Wales this weekend. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Shane to talk through the Ireland XV and bench depth ahead of the Six Nation's opener against 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...

BBC's Lauren Jenkins joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM for the Welsh perspective with Ireland coming to town for the opening Six Nations game. 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...

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM to share his own Cardiff memories as Ireland head to Wales for the Six Nations opener. 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...

Billy Holland and Grace Davitt joined Nathan Murphy on the Six Nations Show ahead of Ireland kicking off their campaign away to Wales on Saturday. There's also a Calcutta Cup clash between England and Scotland on Saturday evening before France begin the defence of their title at Italy on Sunday afternoon. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you updates on Tadhg Furlong's fitness, as he's omitted from the Ireland squad to face Wales. Plus, Andy Farrell on Ross Byrne and the road to the World Cup. We hear from Steve Borthwick and Gregor Townsend as they drop Manu Tuilagi and Ali Price respectively. Plus, the FFR have a replacement at last for Bernard Laporte

Alison Miller joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning to preview Ireland's opening Six Nations match versus Wales 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 a...

Former Leinster and Ulster coach, Matt Williams, and the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey were alongside Mick McCarthy for Wednesday Night Rugby as the build-up continues to the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Where Ireland are at. McCloskey to start at 12? Osborne's time will come. (20:41) - Back-row, bench options, Muirray or Casey? (27:46) - Sym...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a radical shift for the IRFU's Committee. Jonathan Sexton responds to Warren Gatlands Lions and 'free hit' comments. Ronan O'Gara is in bother with the French authorities for the umpteenth time. And Worcester have new owners.

Ireland legend Keith Wood & Wales icon Tom Shanklin join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to preview the opening game of the 2023 Six Nations Championship, as Andy Farrell's side heads to Cardiff with Warren Gatland back on the Welsh rugby throne... 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...

Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs are back for this week's episode of the Red 78 with a spring in their steps after an excellent block of recent fixtures. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of John Ryan's impending third spell at Munster. Warren Gatland explains his Wales selection to face Ireland in the Six Nations. Eddie Jones has a firm warning for Wallabies opponents. And an Italian legend is hanging up his boots (almost definitely this time)

Analyst Derek McNamara talks to Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about the metrics behind the Six Nations teams, outlining their strengths and weaknesses. 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 7:3...

Former Ireland centre Gordan D'Arcy joined Adrian Barry on Monday Night Rugby to look at Ireland's chances ahead of the Six Nations which starts at the weekend. They discussed the centre situation, why Wales might be back to their best under Gatland and why mental tricks are needed to keep yourself on top of your game. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Ronan Kelleher's injury woe is an opportunity for an uncapped Ulster front row. England and France have more injury concerns ahead of their Six Nations openers. The WRU speak out as they try to win back confidence in the union after sexism scandal. Plus, a former All Black hopes his coming out as gay can help others.

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon were joined by Alan Quinlan for Monday’s OTBAM to give you your daily dose of rugby punditry. 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...

Former Grand Slam winner Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's John Duggan to discuss his favourite memories of the Six Nations including THAT hattrick against France, watching Stephen Jones penalty miss in 2009 and saying goodbye against Italy in 2014. The former Ireland captain also cast his eye on this year's tournament and gave his opinion on who needs the victory with the World Cup just on the horizo...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney looks ahead to tonight's URC meeting of Ulster and the DHL Stormers. There's also Connacht, Leinster and Munster team news ahead of the weekend action. And it's the 50th anniversary of arguably rugby's best-ever try.

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM to talk how his role in coaching has changed since he began his post-playing career 10 years ago. 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 mo...

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ulster's URC meeting with the DHL Stormers. Ian Costello has a new wide-ranging job at Munster. Bernard Laporte's nominee to replace him as French Rugby Federation president has been rejected.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you news of more positive contract news for Connacht, England's injury crisis deepens ahead of Six Nations and Iain Henderson reflects on New Zealand heartbreak.

Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes and The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Richie McCormack for Wednesday Night Rugby. (0:00 - 17:49) Bundee Aki's future and lack of game time pre Six Nations. McCloskey and Osbourne's form. (17:49 - 26:28) 'Outstanding' John Ryan still a World Cup option, Joey Carbery's performance against Toulouse, (26:28 - 36:34) Ross Byrne is in favour with t...

La Rochelle and Ireland U-20's international, Ike Anagu joined Ger and Shane to talk about playing for Ronan O'Gara and his decision to play for Ireland ahead of South Africa. 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...