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BOD: Leinster & ROG's La Rochelle set for another Champions Cup showdown 02.05.2023 38:54

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

Why Leinster are annoyed with La Rochelle | James Tracy 02.05.2023 22:00

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...

Kimmage on horse racing, Leinster cruise through and the Sunday Shame | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 30.04.2023 1:06:24

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...

"Johnny Sexton couldn't have done any better" | LEINSTER 41 TOULOUSE 22: Reaction with Andy Dunne, Leo Cullen and James Ryan 29.04.2023 22:47

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...

Rugby Daily | Henshaw out, Kolisi's operation, new Munster appointment 28.04.2023 9:21

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....

Ireland's Search for Their 1st Win | Anna Caplice 28.04.2023 14:32

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...

Alan Quinlan | How Can Leinster Stop Dupont, Can Toulouse Cause an Upset? 28.04.2023 19:52

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...

Rugby Daily | Ireland team named, changes to World Cup draws, Connacht make loan signings 27.04.2023 5:46

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.

ROG & Cullen’s response to hype, the rise of Baird, Champions Cup semi-finals preview | Keith Wood 27.04.2023 29:17

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

England breakdown, Scotland ‘Cup final’ preview, how do Ireland avoid the wooden spoon? | Women’s Six Nations Show 27.04.2023 47:01

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

Rugby Daily | No Schmidt for All Blacks, Nic a Bháird on Ireland's wooden spoon test 26.04.2023 8:27

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.

Rugby Daily | Kolisi WC KO? Cullen bites back, Danty not out 25.04.2023 6:36

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.

BOD | Leinster vs Toulouse, Jacques Nienaber's arrival & what Joey Carbery still brings to the table 25.04.2023 51:01

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

The Red 78 Ep. 68 | Munster fight back vs. the Sharks | 200 Munster appearances for Keith Earls | Briggs & Quinlan 25.04.2023 41:11

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?

James Tracy | Leinster Can Rely on Ross Byrne, The Challenge of Toulouse 25.04.2023 30:25

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...

Remembering Ireland’s 2013 Grand Slam | SARAH HUNTER & MEGAN GAFFNEY 25.04.2023 51:49

Former England captain Sarah Hunter and ex-Scotland wing Megan Gaffney join Kathleen McNamee to mark the 10-year anniversary of Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013. They also discuss their recent retirements, the journey to professional women’s rugby, and what are the next steps the current Irish team can take to push on from their current situation. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

MNR | Leinster vs Toulouse could 'surpass expectations', the URC season so far | Thornley & Hayes 24.04.2023 46:08

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (00:30) Assessing the URC season so far. (06:50) Munster find rejuvenation in successful South African trips. (15:00) Understrength Leinster hammered by brilliant Bulls. (19:05) 'A Test match in all but name, Leinster vs Toulouse could surpass expectations.' (33:00) Ja...

How can Leinster topple Toulouse? | Leo Cullen 24.04.2023 17:54

Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen speaks in to the assembled media ahead of Leinster's Champions Cup clash with french side Toulouse. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Hugo Keenan Press Conference | Preparing for Toulouse 24.04.2023 13:38

Hugo Keenan speaks to the assembled media after Leinster training today. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily | Lowe & Jaminet out of semi, Cowan-Dickie's costly night on the town 24.04.2023 8:17

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news ahead of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse. We hear from both Leo Cullen and Hugo Keenan. Greg McWilliams on Ireland's tackling deficiencies ahead of their wooden spoon decider. Plus, Luke Cowan-Dickie's had a costly night on the town

Alison Miller | England Trample Ireland, Prospect of Becoming a Tier 3 Rugby Nation 24.04.2023 14:26

Former Ireland player Alison Miller joined OTB AM to discuss Ireland's 48-0 loss to England and examined what would happen if the team does drop to the third tier. 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 mor...

Rugby Daily: Aki & Hansen out, Earls bicentennial, McWilliams thinks Ireland can win 21.04.2023 7:35

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Connacht, Munster and Leinster ahead of their final round of URC fixtures. We hear from Molly Scufil-McCabe and Greg McWilliams going into tomorrow's Women's Six Nations date with England. And an experienced Wales flanker has been forced to retire.

Anna Caplice | Can Ireland Upset England? Positive Irish Mentality 21.04.2023 14:35

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice talked to Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward about Ireland's showdown with England in the Six Nations. 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...

Ronan O'Gara | Carbery to France? Support Players Through Confidence Issues 21.04.2023 21:31

La Rochelle head coach and former Ireland international Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Johnny Ward to discuss how you support a player who is lacking confidence such as Harry Maguire and what Joey Carbery should do to get his Ireland career back on track. 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...

ROG in training, moving to Munster | Ultan Dillane & Sean O'Brien 21.04.2023 22:38

Cameron Hill speaks to La Rochelle's Ultan Dillane & Exeter Chiefs' Sean O'Brien as the former Connacht teammates prepare to square off in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday April 30th. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs