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Irish rugby star Beibhinn Parsons was on OTB AM after the 7s team qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris and discussed her love for both rugby codes and the 'dream' of making it to the Olympic tournament. 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...

Former Leinster player James Tracy was on OTB AM to preview Leinster's Challenge Cup final against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle this weekend and reflect on the defeat to Munster. 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 liv...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Steven Kitshoff and John Dobson of the DHL Stormers on their terrible pitch and the threat posed by Munster in the URC final. And there's a dire warning to Premiership clubs, with London Irish potentially a fortnight from oblivion.

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs dissect Munster’s statement win over Leinster, who stood out to them to claim gold star of the week and reviewed Frank Murphy’s performance as referee.

Munster legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning after Munster ended Leinster's URC dreams in Saturday's semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. 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...

Grand slam winner Gordon D’Arcy and Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O'Connor join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the fall out from the URC semi finals on this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) - Munster deserved it (12:00) - Differences between Van Graan and Roantree (15:00) - Ben Healy going too soon? (23:00) - Stormers video celebrations (29:00) - Leinster selection mistakes (37...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Stuart Lancaster. Connacht have made a significant appointment to their backroom staff. And London Irish are given a major deadline by the RFU

Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan had a great day out on Saturday as Munster beat Leinster by a point in the United Rugby Championship semifinal in a dramatic tie. 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 liv...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an encouraging start for the Ireland Women's Sevens side as they look to secure Olympic qualification in Toulouse. There's all of the team news from the three provinces involved in Saturday's URC semi-finals. Plus, we hear from Leo Cullen, Alan Quinlan, Pete Wilkins and John Dobson. Plus, the Welsh regions are to get very familiar next s...

International rugby referees Joy Neville & Andrew Brace join Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM after being named as part of the officiating panel for the 2023 Rugby World Cup 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 liv...

Cian Tracey of the Irish independent joins Will O'Callaghan to preview this weekend's URC Semi-Finals ​🏉 Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Munster legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as Leinster take on Munster and Connacht travel to the Stormers for the URC semi-finals 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 and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday morning...

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as his side continue their preparations for the Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium next 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 pod...

In Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an impending departure from Leinster. There's an odd spread to the URC's Elite XV for the season, and the Grand Final kick-off time has been revealed. Eddie Jones has finalised his Wallabies backroom staff for the World Cup. And the number of ex-players taking action against French authorities for head injuries is up to 20.

Chiefs player John Ryan was on OTB AM to talk about how he found out he had ulcerative colitis and raise awareness for the disease. He also discussed how much he is enjoying his rugby in New Zealand what it is like to be coached by Ronan O'Gara and Scott Robertson. www.crohnscolitis.ie/symptomchecker or call the Crohn's and Colitis Ireland Support Line on 01 5312983 (Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30am-12.30pm) f...

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you tons from today's Women In Rugby Progress Report as we hear from IRFU CEO Kevin Potts and Gillian McDarby, the union's Head of Women's Performance and Pathways. Joy Neville will make history in France later this year. Awards season is in full flow, with the nominees revealed for Players' Player of the Year. And Chris Farrell is extending his...

World Cup winner in 2003, former England captain Martin Johnson joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby from Limerick's International Rugby Experience. Riugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs A variety of World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions legends and Irish Rugby stars including Bryan Habana, Francois Pienaar, Jonathan Sexton, Joy Neville, Danielle Waterman, Keith Wood, Paul O’Connell, Jeremy Gu...

Former Leinster player James Tracy joined OTB AM to talk about the deep-seated rivalry that exists between Leinster and Munster ahead of their URC face-off at the 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 wee...

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Leinster ahead of their URC semi-final with Munster. The latter give an update on Peter O'Mahony's availability. Gregor Townsend's put speculation regarding his future to bed. And the Worcester Supporters Trust voice Wasps concerns.

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pick through Munster's impressive URC Quarter-Final win against Glasgow, preview Saturday's Semi-Final with rivals Leinster, and discuss if making the last four is bonus territory for Munster after a tough start to the season.

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ulster's season ends on a whimper (11:00) Player exodus might help with rebuild (13:00) Andy Friend's Indian Summer continues (21:00) Extra sheen by the week for Munster (35:00) Double still on for Leinster (43:00) AIL Final review In association with Vodafone...

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the awful injury update from Munster ahead of their URC semi-final with Leinster. We hear from Mack Hansen and Pete Wilkins ahead of Connacht's semi-final jaunt to Cape Town. The Women's Sevens squad is named for their fateful weekend in Toulouse. And Montpellier have made a final call on their move for Luke Cowan-Dickie

Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship action which saw Connacht, Leinster and Munster progress to the URC semifinals while Ulster put in a disappointing performance. 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 O...

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we have news of Greg McWilliams' departure as Ireland Women's Head Coach, and details of the new WXV competition. We've team news from Munster and Leinster ahead of their URC quarter-finals tomorrow. And we hear from Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe ahead of the final leg of the Women's Sevens side's attempt at Olympic qualification.

La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon following his side's win in the Champions Cup semifinal vs. Exeter. He talked about how they're preparing to face Leinster again and explained why they are no longer the underdogs. 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...