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Former Leinster boss and rugby analyst Matt Williams joins OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the Six Nations and Sanzaar's plans for a new international tournament which will see the July and November windows being restructured into a biennial competition.

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.

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 s...

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 ti...

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...

The Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the latest around Johnny Sexton's hearing following on from the Champions Cup final, Ireland 20s win against Australia and the Ireland 7s teams qualifying for the Olympics. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

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...

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.

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 | #Effortl...

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 mo...

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...

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...

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.

Irish legend Alan Quinlan joined Adrian & Shane to talk the Under 20 World Championship, Toulouse vs La Rochelle & more on #OTBAM 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 B...

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane live in the #OTBAM studio to reflect on the season, which ended in late heartbreak at the hands of Toulouse in the Top 14 Grand 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...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the draw for next season's Heineken Champions Cup, which will give Leinster a bad case of déja vu. Paddy Jackson has completed a move to France, and could face an Irish province next season. We hear from Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber on the Boks' World Cup preparations and Jean Kleyn's reintegration. Plus, two France stalwarts are...

Ex-Leinster & Connacht out half Andy Dunne join Ger & Adrian on #OTBAM this morning to assess the state of Ireland's out half situation as the Rugby World Cup 2023 excitement kicks into gear. 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...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to La Rochelle's Top 14 final defeat to Toulouse. England's World Cup squad is beginning to take shape, while former England back Ugo Monye dumps on Ireland's hopes in France. And Kieran Crowley looks to be swapping Italy for Japan.

Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Kathleen to look back on Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle side just been beating by Toulouse in the Top 14 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...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a major coaching shake-up in Italy. We hear from Ronan O'Gara ahead of tomorrow's Top 14 final, and get his unique view on a potential ban for Jonathan Sexton. Paddy Jackson appears to have a new club away from London Irish, as does a young England international. And Crusaders' drive for five continues.

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane live from Paris on #OTBAM as Les Maritimes seek to become Champions of France for the first time in their history, taking on Toulouse at the Stade de France tomorrow 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. S...

Cian Tracey joins Will O’Callaghan on Wednesday’s, Off The Ball to chat about Jean Kleyn joining the Springboks' squad for The Rugby Championship, what the results could be of Jonathan Sexton's ban and to preview the U20s World Cup. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

Former Munster, Harlequins & Ireland hooker Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after EPCR revealed their changes to the Champions Cup format for next season. 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 morni...

On a bumper Wednesday edition, Richie McCormack explains the new Heineken Champions Cup format. Richie Murphy has named his squad for the upcoming U20 World Championship in South Africa. Rassie Erasmus explains Jean Kleyn's call-up to the Springboks squad. Warren Gatland says he might not have returned to Wales had he known the extent of their trobules. Plus, French rugby has a new boss.

Ex-Ireland international Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM with the big stories from the world of rugby, with Jean Kleyn confirming his international switch from Ireland to South Africa, while a potential ban by the EPCR could scupper Johnny Sexton's World Cup preparations. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on t...