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Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien was speaking to the media ahead of their game against Samoa at the weekend. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

After England's 29-10 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, OTB was able to get insights from Andy Farrell, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Courtney Lawes, James Ryan and Steve Borthwick. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's win over England at the Aviva. We hear from Keith Earls and Steve Borthwick. Wales and Tonga have named their World Cup squads, while the latter have included George Moala. The TMO Bunker is on its way to the World Cup. And there's a very very surprising presence in the Wallabies camp this week.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal where Roy Keane's been a visitor. Simon Easterby provides the latest update on Jack Conan's foot problem. We hear from Jacques Nienaber on how we may see Lukhanyo Am and Handre Pollard at the World Cup after all. It's all change for Wales ahead of their second date with England. And Zander goes to...

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Ger Gilroy joins Joe Molloy to break down exactly what will be happening at Off The Ball from Wednesday morning. From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers. For €9.99 a month, you will get exclusive access to at least 50 new podcasts a week, all of which will be ad-free! For details on how to sign up, and for special sign-...

Broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell chat to Irish rugby legend Alan Quinlan about Ireland’s recent match versus Italy in preparation for the 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 i...

Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and James Downey join OTB's John Duggan to look back at Ireland's first warm up game ahead of the Rugby World Cup. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Andy Farrell, Andy Dunne & Iain Henderson share their thoughts after Ireland's 33-17 victory over Italy.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets you up to speed ahead of the weekend's World Cup warm-up fixtures. We hear from captain for the day Iain Henderson and head coach Andy Farrell on tomorrow's Italian examination, and Ireland's World Cup ambitions. Two former England underage players are in the Italy team that rocks up to the Aviva tomorrow. France hand out three new caps for their trip...

Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Adrian & Johnny on Friday's #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side get their final Rugby World Cup preparations with a warm-up game against Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. 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...

Andy Farrell speaks to the assembled media ahead of Ireland's first warmup game against Italy.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Cian Tracey to discuss the Ireland team named for this weekend's pre-World Cup clash with Italy in the Aviva Stadium on Thursday's Off The Ball. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

South African journalist Craig Ray joins Shane & Dan on #OTBAM this morning to give insight into how Ireland's Pool B rivals South Africa are shaping up ahead of 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...

Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy ahead of Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up against Italy this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up with Italy. We hear from Paul O'Connell on how close Jean Kleyn was to sticking with Ireland, Jonathan Sexton, and the chance for players to impress. Kleyn is named in the Springboks XV this weekend, and we hear from Jacques Nienaber ahead of their trip to Buenos Aires. Be...

Irish legend Alan Quinlan relives the Battle of Bayonne in 2007 ahead of Ireland's RWC warmups with Italy & England. 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.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they begin World Cup preparations in earnest. We hear from Eddie Jones and Ian Foster after their Bledisloe Cup exploits. Rassie Erasmus reveals when he nearly - and dramatically - walked out on the Springboks. Plus, the Ospreys are heading to London.

Matt Williams talks with OTB AM of the struggles of rugby union in Australia at the moment ahead of the Bledisloe Cup 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 Off The Ball.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by New Zealand journalist Gregor Paul to discuss the final weekend of this year's Rugby Championship. Between Eddie Jones' deflection tactics in his pre-match remarks, and the sorry state of New Zealand vs Australia games in recent years, there was plenty to talk about. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by Ireland's Mack Hansen on Wednesday's Off The Ball. Between the tattoo of Andy Farrell's face he has on his leg, cutting his hair, and the small matter of a Rugby World Cup later this year, there was plenty for Joe and Mack to get stuck into here. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan has news of Ben Healy's first start for Scotland, Eddie Jones experiments for New Zealand clash and Keith Wood picks his World best 15.

Irish & Munster all-time great Keith Wood takes on the task of choosing the best team in the world at the moment. 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.

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning to run through the 5 best tries scored from games in which he played. 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 7:30...

On Monday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you a look into Ireland's camp as preperations for the World Cup intensify, new innovations are announced for upcoming Summer Nations series and Dai Young leaves role at Cardiff.