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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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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

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.