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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

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Alan Quinlan: Unbeaten Leinster, Munster's trip to South Africa 11.04.2023 23:28

Alan Quinlan is in studio with Ger and Shane on OTB AM to discuss Leinster's unbeaten season so far and his trip to South Africa to report on Munster's upcoming games. 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...

FIONA HAYES: Ringrose’s utter brilliance, both Byrnes shine | A truly Good Friday for Leinster 07.04.2023 22:35

Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes spoke with Will O'Callaghan after performing commentary duties for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter final victory over Leicester on Good Friday. Cathal Minogue also caught up with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan, as well as Leicester Tiger's Richard Wigglesworth following the match. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Brian O'Driscoll: Ross Byrne can be more aggressive to the line | Wiese is a bit like Sean O'Brien 06.04.2023 54:50

Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Richie McCormack ahead of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Premiership champions Leicester. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - The benefits of the 7s rugby programme. (06:23) - Leinster ease to victory against Ulster in the Heineken Champions Cup. Lancaster will be missed by Leinster. (21:06) - What do Premiership champions Leices...

Rugby Daily: Leinster prepare for Leicester, Itoje on racism in game and new Ulster contracts 06.04.2023 5:16

On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the Leinster team news ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup clash with Leicester. Maro Itoje says players need to do more to combat racism in the game. And Ulster announce three contract extensions.

Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary, significance of Ireland's call, 1987 bombings | David Irwin 06.04.2023 23:35

On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement, former Ireland rugby international, David Irwin remembers the 1987 bombings and tells the story of talking to the current Ireland team about Ireland's Call ahead of this year's 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 wherev...

Alan Quinlan: Meeting ROG in France, Leinster vs. La Rochelle final? 06.04.2023 21:04

Alan Quinlan has returned from France and is BACK on OTB AM. He told Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about his reunion with Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle and if there's any hope of Leicester stopping Leinster. 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 OT...

WNR: Where it went wrong for Munster | Leinster look to overcome Leicester 05.04.2023 45:50

Ireland legend Keith Wood and the Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy for Wednesday Night Rugby. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Goggin going, Colombe banned, Laporte's France return? 05.04.2023 5:57

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Dan Goggin's departure from Munster. Disgraced former FFR president Bernard Laporte could play a role for France at the World Cup. Luther Burrell on English rugby's racism reckoning. Plus, tribues paid to former Springboks head coach.

The Red 78 Ep. 65 | Review of Champions Cup defeat to the Sharks | Two huge games to go in South Africa | Briggs & Quinlan 05.04.2023 49:04

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's 50 -35 defeat in the Champions Cup round of 16 to the Sharks & Look ahead to two more crucial URC games in South Africa, with the Stormers up first on April 15th.

Munster fans entitled to cheer for Leicester against Leinster | OTB AM 05.04.2023 10:12

Ger, Adrian and Shane debate if it's ok for Munster fans to cheer Leicester when they play Leinster this 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 weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in associat...

Rugby Daily: Murphy retires, Ulster trio tied down, ex-Wales wing's dementia diagnosis 04.04.2023 5:09

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily we get the details of Jordi Murphy's retirement, as Ulster tie down three other players to new deals. Annaelle Deshaye has learned of her punishment for her red card against Ireland in the Women's Six Nations. And a former Wales wing has revealed he's been diagnosed with early onset dementia.

Matt Williams | Leinster eyeing La Rochelle Revenge, Ross Byrne's Importance 04.04.2023 17:35

Matt Williams joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTB AM to preview Leinster's Champions Cup tie this Friday. 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 associatio...

MNR | Munster's demise bad for Irish rugby, Leinster have too much for Ulster | Hayes & Thornley 03.04.2023 45:20

Joe Molloy was joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. (01:00) Munster "bullied" by Sharks in South Africa. (19:00) Leinster too much for Ulster; Stockdale makes his case. (34:00) Wooden spoon beckons for Ireland. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: JVDF a Leicester doubt, Owens to Boks 'a goer', Welsh exodus gathers pace 03.04.2023 8:21

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster - the last Irish team standing in Europe. We also hear from James Lowe and Stuart Lancaster. Rassie Erasmus gives the latest on Nigel Owens reportedly joining the Springboks coaching staff. And Wales are set to lose an impressive young centre for the World Cup.

Munster's leaky defense, Leinster last one standing | Cian Tracey 03.04.2023 18:17

Cian Tracey joined Ger & Shane on OTB AM to reflect on a mixed weekend of rugby for the Irish Provinces. 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...

Legacy issues, mistake to prioritise Sevens? | Alison Miller 03.04.2023 17:05

Former Grand Slam winner Alison Miller jointed Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTB AM to reflect of Ireland's hammering at the hands of France at the weekend in the Tik Tok 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. #OTBA...

Leinster are through to the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Finals | Hear from Leo Cullen, Dan McFarland & Jack Conan 01.04.2023 8:37

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, Ulster's Dan McFarland and player of the match Jack Conan spoke with Cathal Minogue after Leinster booked their place in the Champions Cup quarter finals with a 30-15 victory over Ulster in Dublin. Rugby w/ Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Euro team news, Snyman starts, Sevens disappointment 31.03.2023 11:02

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of a massive weekend of Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup actions. We hear from all four provinces with Leo Cullen, Rory Sutherland, Duane Vermeulen, Graham Rowntree and Pete Wilkins all offering their thoughts. And it's been a disappointing day for the Ireland Sevens teams in Hong Kong.

Why Ireland seem undercooked, lack of organisation | Anna Caplice 31.03.2023 23:04

Ex-Ireland & Harlequins player Anne Caplice joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Ireland's second Women's Six Nations game against France this 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 weekday mornings fro...

Ronan O'Gara: The importance of 'not breaking first' 31.03.2023 22:52

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Les Maritimes facing Gloucester in the Champions Cup last-16 this 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 weekday mornings from 7:...

Women's Six Nations Show: O'Brien is more than just a big boot | What Ireland can expect against France 30.03.2023 48:35

Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller joined Richie McCormack to look ahead to Ireland against France in round two of the TikTok Women's Six Nations 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Felix Jones joins England coaching team | Ireland team to face France 30.03.2023 5:39

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the Ireland team to face France in the TikTok Women's Six Nations on Saturday. There's also news of a former Ireland international joining the England coaching team.

Rugby Daily: Ireland's Breen blow, Dupont is 6N king again, London Irish close to sale 29.03.2023 5:32

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from the Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Six Nations showdown with France. The Six Nations team of the tournament, and player of the championship have been revealed. The All Blacks have suffered a huge World Cup injury blow. And the latest on London Irish's impending sale.

WNR: Heineken Champions Cup | “The IRFU can’t just bask in the glory of the men’s Grand Slam” 29.03.2023 55:00

The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby ahead of this weekend's round of 16 games in the Heineken Champions Cup and Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland soundly beaten by Wales in the TikTok Women's Six Nations. (09:36) - Ireland's women's talent identification has been...

The Red 78 Ep. 64 | Review of defeat to Glasgow | Look ahead to difficult test against the Sharks | Briggs & Quinlan 29.03.2023 38:58

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pick through Munster's disappointing loss last weekend to the Glasgow Warriors & Look ahead to their European Champions Cup round of 16 tie against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.