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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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Ireland's Top Five 6N Players, World Cup Prep: Derek McNamara 29.03.2023 21:24

Derek McNamara from REACT Rugby joins Ger & Shane on OTB AM to bring the numbers the players who really excelled in 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 wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am acros...

Keith Wood: Is there already too much Rugby? 29.03.2023 20:06

Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to discuss the current state of rugby, and looks ahead to the Champions Cup Round of 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 morning...

Rugby Daily: "Blunt review" into Wales defeat, Womens Sevens coach quits, Muldoon returns 28.03.2023 8:52

On a busy Rugby Daily today, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations clash with France. We hear from Dorothy Wall and John McKee. There's been a dramatic shake-up to the Women's Sevens coaching staff. John Muldoon is returning to Connacht, we'll hear from Pete Wilkins on that front. There's big changes ahead for the Heineken Champions Cu...

Rugby Daily: Sexton's Leinster career over? Hogg to retire 27.03.2023 6:33

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Jonathan Sexton's season being ended by a groin injury. Stuart Hogg has confirmed he's joining Sexton in the retirement home post-World Cup. And a former England international is off to Super Rugby.

Alan Quinlan: Disastrous 6N Opener, Munster's URC Issues 27.03.2023 22:04

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan recapped the weekend's URC action & reviewed Ireland's Women's Six Nations defeat vs Wales. 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...

Where did it go wrong? Alison Miller on the Ireland women's Six Nations loss to Wales 26.03.2023 22:21

Alison Miller joins Joe Molloy to discuss Ireland's 31-5 loss to Wales in their opening game of the 2023 Six Nations. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Women's Six Nations preview, URC returns, O'Gara on Sexton milestone 24.03.2023 7:10

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you a preview of this weekend's Women's Six Nations action as Ireland open their campaign away to Wales. There's also team news for the Irish provinces ahead of the weekend's URC games. And Ronan O'Gara reacts to Johnny Sexton's Six Nations points milestone.

How can U20 players break into Irish senior squad? Alan Quinlan 24.03.2023 18:36

Alan Quinlan joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, looking ahead to what we might expect from the Women’s Six Nations, why tomorrow's Glasgow game is of the upmost importance to Munster and also what the current crop of U20s might do in order to break into the Irish senior set up. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM an...

Ronan O'Gara: Tea & chocolate while Sexton broke record 24.03.2023 19:44

Ronan O’Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, taking a look back on his reaction to Johnny Sexton breaking his record and whether he should continue to play post World Cup. He also looks at Paul O'Connell's strengths as a coach and Ireland's overall performance in the Six Nations. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB...

WOMEN'S SIX NATIONS SHOW: Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes look ahead to Wales v Ireland 23.03.2023 41:52

Grand Slam winners Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly on The Women's Six Nations Show ahead of the opening weekend of the Championship where Ireland travel to Wales. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: 18-year old Ireland debutant, Cordero for Connacht, Watson to Castres? 23.03.2023 6:50

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with Wales, which includes a surprising debut in the front row. Connacht have snapped up Argentina livewire Santiago Cordero, we hear from him on his move to Galway. Leo Cullen speaks as Leinster prepare to face the Stormers and their Springboks. And is Anthony Watson joining the English e...

Laid back Farrell, Sexton's leadership and building on success | Saturday Panel Segment 23.03.2023 17:06

We’re going to bring you a special sneak peek of last weekend Saturday Panel which was brought to you by Carryout. Grand slam winner Devin Toner, Six Nations Champion Katie Fitzhenry and rugby analyst Brent Pope joined Johnny Ward to discuss the impact Andy Farrell has had since taking over the Ireland job from Joe Schmidt, why it’s so important that he surrounds himself with the right people and...

HUGO KEENAN: Grand Slam celebrations, Steward's rescinded red & blooming late in rugby 23.03.2023 18:43

Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Hugo Keenan on Thursday's Off The Ball! In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

A new Six Nations era for the Irish XVs: Ex-captain Ciara Griffin 23.03.2023 10:27

Former Ireland captain Ciara Griffin was on OTB AM talking about the Six Nations which kicks off this weekend with Ireland facing Wales. 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 Of...

Joe Schmidt vs. Andy Farrell | OTB AM debates the better coach 23.03.2023 14:52

OTB AM discussed the impact that Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell had on the Irish team and whether history is being rewritten with Farrell's recent 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 FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from...

WNR | Ireland's World Cup credentials, Steward's red was wrong, how Lions snub served Sexton & Ireland's remarkable depth | Keith Wood 22.03.2023 34:39

Will O'Callaghan was joined by Keith Wood to reflect on a momentous weekend for Irish rugby on Wednesday Night Rugby. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Steward red downgraded, Nic a Bháird on 7's absentees 22.03.2023 5:58

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Freddie Steward's disciplinary hearing regarding that red card against Ireland. We hear from Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and Meabh Deeley ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with Wales. Two more Leinster stars are extending their stays. And two Springboks props are on the move.

The Red 78 Ep. 63 | Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou talks players adapting to new coaching style, progress being made after a tough start, & the business end of the season. 22.03.2023 37:49

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined this week by Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou to talk about his enjoyable first few months on Graham Rowntree's coaching ticket, Munster's good run of form, and the team's important upcoming fixtures.

Enda McNulty: Inside the Irish rugby camp, All-Ireland highs and lows 22.03.2023 35:43

Former Armagh footballer & performance psychologist Enda McNulty joins Ger & Johnny on OTB AM this morning to talk about the 2003 All-Ireland final and his encounter with a young St. Mary's outhalf named Jonathan Sexton... 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. SUBSCRIB...

Cian Tracey: 6N Team of the Tournament, Bealham at Tighthead 22.03.2023 20:35

Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent joins Ger & Johnny on OTB AM this morning with his Six Nations Team of the 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 OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, i...

A Slight Tangent... | Irish fans priced out of sport, Johnny Sexton: Ireland's greatest?, Joe for the Late, Late Show! 21.03.2023 50:39

Joe Molloy was rejoined by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another edition of A Slight Tangent on Off The Ball. (01:00) Joe for the Late Late Show! (06:00) Why Irish people love Andy Farrell so much. (10:00) Johnny Sexton: Portrait of an Irish legend. (25:00) Is Formula 1 all a cod? (32:00) Horse racing and hypocrisy. (37:00) Irish fans are being priced out of sport - it...

Rugby Daily: Briggs' no to 7s stars, Robertson is new All Blacks coach, Connacht's Bealham hopes 21.03.2023 8:35

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the start of the Women's Six Nations. We hear from Maeve Óg O'Leary and Niamh Briggs. Scott Robertson speaks after being named the next All Blacks head coach. Connacht have given an update on the fitness of Finlay Bealham, as another western stalwart extends their stay. And Ospreys suffer a double blow...

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL: 'At no point did I feel as if we weren't going to win' | Best Irish team ever? 21.03.2023 59:07

Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to reflect on Ireland's win against England and their Grand Slam success. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Lovely family moments for the Irish players after landing the Grand Slam. Credit for the England defence. (08:00) - “At no point did I feel that we weren’t going to win.” Ireland were drawn into an arm-wrestle with Englan’s kick-chase gam...

Performance Rankings | Sexton brilliance | Farrell leadership 21.03.2023 36:46

Following Ireland's third ever Grand Slam at the weekend, Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon for a special Performance Rankings. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow Catch Off The Ball’s breakfast show LIVE on 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 your podcasts. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBA...

Ugo Monye: England's long-term issues, Trust in Borthwick 21.03.2023 20:48

Former England international Ugo Monye joined Ger Gilroy and Adrian Barry on OTB AM to reflect on England's poor Six Nations and look at where the squad can go from here. Catch Off The Ball’s breakfast show LIVE on 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 your podcasts. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM...