OTB Sports

OTB Rugby

Sports EN ↓ 1866 episodes

Introducing 'OTB Rugby' - the home of Rugby from Off The Ball and OTB Sport, where you'll hear the voices of Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan, Stuart Barnes, Andy Dunne, James Tracy and many more besides. Subscribe for the most comprehensive audio channel for Rugby that you're going to get anywhere. From legends interviews to live roadshows, analysis, depth charts, reviews, and weekly news. It's the home of Monday Night Rugby, Wednesday Night Rugby as well as Rugby on Off The Ball Breakfast

Author

OTB Sports

Episodes

Rugby Daily: McWilliams on social media backlash, big coaching switch in France 20.04.2023 7:48

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team for Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations clash with England, and we hear from Greg McWilliams on bridging the gap to the 'big 2' and how Ireland are dealing with negative press. Leinster learn of the man in the middle for their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Toulouse. Ulster name their team to face Edinburgh, with som...

The Women's Six Nations Show | Wall ruled out for visit of England | IRFU needs to front up to the media 20.04.2023 43:29

Ali Donnelly and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly on the Women's Six Nations Show ahead of Ireland hosting England at Musgrave Park this weekend. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

WNR | Believing the Prendergast hype, Carbery's fall from contention, Leinster after Lancaster | Wood & RUD 19.04.2023 47:27

Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Sam Prendergast: How do you manage such talent? (20:50) Joey Carbery's fall from Ireland contention (33:00) Leinster after Stuart Lancaster: Is Jacques Nienaber the best replacement? In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Fryday responds to social media backlash, England name team, Gilroy retires 19.04.2023 7:52

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the England team that will face Ireland at Musgrave Park on Saturday. We hear from Nichola Fryday and Dorothy Wall on the social media backlash around Ireland's disappointing start to the Women's Six Nations. Craig Gilroy is leaving Ulster, and a Scotland hooker is to become a commercial pilot!

The Red 78 Ep. 67 | Review of win against Stormers | Sharks another huge test | Signing of Sean O'Brien | Briggs & Quinlan 19.04.2023 43:41

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's important win against the Stormers last Saturday in Cape Town, the signing of Sean O'Brien from the Exeter Chiefs & look forward to this weekends clash with the Sharks.

Rugby Daily: O'Brien to Munster, Wilkins on Fardy, Capuozzo misses Leinster 18.04.2023 8:54

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a new arrival at Munster, but a crucial absentee for their URC season finale. We hear from Pete Wilkins on the impending arrival of Scott Fardy at Connacht, and their attempts to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup. Toulouse suffer an injury blow ahead of their Champions Cup semi with Leinster. And two Ireland wingers are USA-bound.

"You can create your own pathway" | Coaching, blending playing era's & vital attributes | NIAMH BRIGGS & FIONA HAYES 18.04.2023 36:22

UL Bohs, Munster & Ireland coach Niamh Briggs and Bandon Grammar, UCC & Munster's Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly to look at their coaching journeys, pathways currently available and what it is that makes a good coach. #TeamOfUs | @VodafoneIreland

Alternate Leinster XV, Prendergast kicks on | James Tracy 18.04.2023 30:17

Ex-Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to deliver his alternate Leinster XV. 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 w...

MNR | The Prendergast era begins, Nienaber's influence, Ireland undone by Italy | Thornley & Hayes 17.04.2023 54:38

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:45) Jacques Nienaber appointed: 'Leinster are an elite brand in global rugby'. (10:10) Sam Prendergast announces himself to the world. (22:00) Munster deliver when its needed/Joey Carbery's fall from grace. (34:00) Connacht take a significant step forward. (45:00)...

Rugby Daily: Fardy returns, Middleton warns of Ireland thrashing, Ulster's O'Toole doubt 17.04.2023 7:10

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Scott Fardy's return to Irish rugby. England head coach Simon Middleton has warned of another thrashing for Ireland this week in the Women's Six Nations. Ulster have doubts over Tom O'Toole's availability for the URC playoffs. And Rhys Webb looks set to join the Welsh exodus.

Alan Quinlan | Conor Murray to Start at 9? Munster's Out-Half Situation 17.04.2023 19:10

Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon from South Africa to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship action. 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...

6N Disaster Continues, 7's Players Being Missed? | Alison Miller 17.04.2023 17:38

Former Irish Grand Slam winner Alison Miller joined OTB AM to review Ireland's loss against Italy at the weekend and discussed the root of the problems on the pitch. 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 m...

Rugby Daily: URC team news, Ireland look forward to Italy, O'Gara on Leinster vs Toulouse 14.04.2023 7:24

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the team news for Connacht, Leinster and Munster for this weekend's United Rugby Championship action. There's also further reaction to the Daily Telegraph report on Irish women's rugby, as well as a look ahead to this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. And Ronan O'Gara offers his assessment on Leinster versus Toulouse in the Heineken Champio...

Anna Caplice | Who's Going to Stand Up for the Players? Sexism Within the IRFU 14.04.2023 25:57

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice joined OTB AM to talk about The Telegraph article which called the IRFU an "old boys clubs" and current coach Greg McWilliams' response to it. 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. #OTBA...

Ronan O'Gara | Andy-Owen Farrell relationship, La Rochelle Favourites for The Heineken Cup? 14.04.2023 20:41

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM to talk about La Rochelle's season so far and even offered Shane Hannon some bestman advice (kind of...). 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 fr...

Claims of sexism toward the Irish women's rugby team | The IRFU needs ‘a long-term investment plan’ 13.04.2023 23:21

Fiona Tomas joined Richie McCormack to discuss her report in The Telegraph about alleged sexism toward the Irish women's rugby team.

Rugby Daily: Ireland team to play Italy named, Daily Telegraph article, Lowe's new deal 13.04.2023 5:55

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Irish team news ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy. There's also reaction from Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams on an article in the Daily Telegraph which includes criticism of the IRFU's approach to women's rugby. And there's news of James Lowe's new contract at Leinster.

Women’s Six Nations Show: Italy have to be considered favourites | Three changes for Ireland 13.04.2023 38:06

Former Ireland internationals Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O’Reilly ahead of the third weekend of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations Championship where Ireland are on the road to Italy. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

OTB AM Explains: Reports of Irish Rugby likened to 'old boys club' 13.04.2023 7:09

Ger, Shane & Adrian discuss the top stories first thing this morning on #OTBAM, as details emerge of scathing comments about women's rugby at an Irish rugby function. 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...

WNR | Leinster's finances, Munster under pressure, Dupont's brilliance | D'Arcy & RUD 12.04.2023 44:58

Joe Molloy was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:30) Antoine Dupont and the brilliance of Toulouse. (16:00) Do Leinster have an unfair financial advantage? (42:00) Pressure on Munster in the URC. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Orange cards, O'Halloran contract and Ashton retires 12.04.2023 5:13

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a contract extension for Connacht's longest-serving player. We hear from Linda Djougang and Anna McGann ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations game away to Italy. Billy Vunipola's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread, Chris Ashton's retiring, and five Ulster young guns have signed new deals.

Keith Wood | Why are Leinster so far ahead? Provinces Shouldn't Try To Replicate 12.04.2023 19:26

Munster & Harlequins legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to weigh in on the conversation on Leinster's spending power following their 55-24 win over Leicester Tigers in the Heineken Champions 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...

Brian Moylett | Using mental health struggles to help current players 12.04.2023 34:42

Cameron Hill talks to ex-Connacht & Ireland underage star Brian Moylett about his career, the profound effect that a series of long-term injuries had on his mental health, and how he is helping current players to understand and overcome their anxieties. 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 whereve...

Rugby Daily: New deals for van der Flier and Ryan | Connacht sign 7s star 11.04.2023 6:15

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan has news of James Ryan and Josh van der Flier's contract extensions. Munster and Leinster have named their travelling squads for South Africa and Connacht have signed an Ireland 7s international.

The Red 78 Ep. 66 | Preview of URC clash with the Stormers | Keith Earls returns for the two crucial games in South Africa | Briggs & Quinlan 11.04.2023 40:57

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs look ahead to Munster's crucial game against the Stormers in Cape Town & discuss what improvements need to be made to compete with the reigning URC Champions.