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Rugby Daily: Gilchrist ban, Capuozzo out, Ealing-Ospreys merger? 06.03.2023 6:24

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Scotland lock who'll miss Sunday's Triple Crown decider with Ireland through suspension. Italy star Ange Capuozzo has seen his Six Nations ended by their defeat to Ireland. And that Ealing-Ospreys merger looks to be on the cards.

MNR | Tom English talks Scottish 'arrogance', Irish punditry & the Russell/Hogg/Townsend dynamic & Ireland's Six Nations so far 06.03.2023 43:15

Joe Molloy was joined by BBC journalist Tom English on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. Ahead of Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash in Edinburgh this weekend, Tom brought us up to speed with why this Six Nations has also been one to remember so far for Scotland. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Quinny's worst defeat, Welsh rugby woes 06.03.2023 15:18

Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan was in the OTB AM studio to talk about the weekend's United Rugby Championship action with all four provinces winning. 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: Frawley returns, Savea in trouble, Wales' Principality warning 03.03.2023 6:55

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from Leinster, Connacht and Ulster ahead of their URC games tomorrow. Wales supporters are given a stark warning about governance reforms. And Ardie Savea has been a bold boy.

Ronan O'Gara: Ireland's focus ahead of World Cup 03.03.2023 21:15

Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM to chat about the mentality driving the Irish team and their focus ahead of the Scotland game. 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...

Rugby Daily: Ireland quartet miss training, Farrell departs Munster, Snyman return confirmed 02.03.2023 12:26

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp after today's open session at the Aviva. We hear from Paul O'Connell and Robbie Henshaw. RG Snyman's Munster return has been confirmed, but a senior player is leaving the province with immediate effect. The Welsh exodus to France looks set to continue. And Sam Cane speaks out on the mess around the...

WNR: Italian lessons | Is the AIL being forgotten? | Gerry Thornley and Andy Dunne 01.03.2023 55:12

Andy Dunne and Gerry Thornley were alongside Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland's win against an impressive Italy. Ross Byrne increasingly taking the ball to the line. Conor Murray can play at high-tempo. (16:07) - Why it can feel like a matador if the ball to an out-half is not quick from the ruck. Ryan Baird has won the genetic lottery in life. (29...

Rugby Daily: Snyman's 4G comeback, Foster departing All Blacks, 'Briano' tributes 01.03.2023 9:03

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ian Foster's departure as All Blacks head coach. We hear from Denis Leamy and Fineen Wycherley regarding RG Snyman's comeback. Cardiff Rugby explain their financial peril. Keith Wood pays tribute to Brian O'Brien and Tom Tierney. And there's a new face in the Italian squad.

Keith Wood: Excellence vs Perfection for Ireland, squad confidence 01.03.2023 23:38

Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on Ireland's 34-20 win in Italy in the Six Nations, as attention turns to next weekend's trip to Murrayfield to face Scotland. 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...

The Red 78 Ep. 60 | A Tribute to Tom Tierney | RG Returns against a 'Munster-esque' Scarlets | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 28.02.2023 45:05

It's been a difficult weekend for all involved in Munster Rugby with the passing of Tom Tierney, Quinny and Niamh pay tribute on this week's pod. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Rugby Daily: Women's 6N squad revealed, Women's Lions en route, Jelonch dad hits out 28.02.2023 6:17

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland squad named ahead of the first Women's Six Nations test with Wales. A women's Lions team is soon to become a reality. Steve Borthwick explains his dropping of Marcus Smith. And the father of Anthony Jelonch lashes out at the France staff.

Brian O'Driscoll: Ireland need to be brave to win World Cup | Ringrose's new level | Unpredictable 10s 28.02.2023 49:58

Ireland rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to chat about Ireland's win at a 'brilliant' Italy, Andy Farrell's options in midfield, and how hard it is to face unpredictable out-halves. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland's win in Rome and how their mindset has evolved. (7:25) - Ireland need to be brave at the World Cup. (13:52) - Improving Italy. (24:01) - Facing unpredict...

Sexton v Byrne: The stats with Derek McNamara 28.02.2023 25:16

REACT Rugby's Derek McNamara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to explain the numbers behind Ireland's 34-20 victory over Italy 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 acro...

JAMES RYAN | Captaining Ireland, getting back from injury and learning from history 27.02.2023 29:40

Ireland stand-in captain James Ryan joins Joe Molloy to discuss his role in Andy Farrell's attack, how his health is putting him in great form and the speech he gave to his teammates about the history of the Ireland rugby team. James Ryan, Irish Rugby International and ambassador for the ALDI Play Rugby Sticker campaign joins us today to talk about the national programme that’s encouraging primary...

MNR | Missing tackles | Competent Byrne | Wounded Scotland | Williams and Hayes 27.02.2023 46:39

Former Leinster and Ulster coach, Matt Williams and Six Nations winner Fiona Hayes join OTB's Joe Molloy to look back at what has been a successful Six Nations championship so far for Ireland and discuss the red card drama in Paris between Scotland and France. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Bealham out, Furlong in? Leo's new contract, Capuozzo's 6N over 27.02.2023 7:00

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you injury news and reaction from Ireland's win in Rome. We hear from Gregor Townsend on the task of facing Ireland on Sunday-week. Plus, the Six Nations is over for Ange Capuozzo and Anthony Jelonch.

Alan Quinlan: Aki's lack of playing time, Byrne's brilliance 27.02.2023 20:14

Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to discuss the weekend's Six Nations action and the passing of his former teammate Tom Tierney. 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 f...

Alison Miller | Ireland keep on rolling, Byrne’s time in the spotlight, red cards in Paris 26.02.2023 28:08

Ex-Connacht & Ireland international Alison Miller joins OTB’s Joe Molloy to look back on Ireland’s win over Italy in Rome and ask if it was the kind of stress test that Andy Farrell’s men needed in preparation for a Grand Slam push. They also looked at the action packed clash between Scotland and France in Paris. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

REACTION: 'It was a proper test match!' | Ireland's Grand Slam is still on! 25.02.2023 13:29

After Ireland secured a bonus point victory over Italy in the Stadio Olimpico, Aisling O'Reilly brings you all of the reaction from key players, Ireland's head coach and stand-in captain, as well as Italy's head coach. [00:37.220] Ireland stand-in captain James Ryan [02:21.026] Ireland head coach Andy Farrell [03:30.183] Italy head coach Kieran Crowley [06:54.463] Ireland scrumhalf Craig Casey [09...

Updates from Rome ahead of Italy vs Ireland | Fiona Hayes pays tribute to Tom Tierney 24.02.2023 16:39

Ger Gilroy was joined by OTB's Aisling O'Reilly live from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome with news out of the Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. Ger was then joined on the phone by former Ireland international Fiona Hayes who spoke to us about the tragically departed Tom Tierney. A former Ireland international and Munster scrum-half, Tom memorably coached the Ireland w...

Rugby Daily: Ringrose out, Tributes to Tierney, Blair to leave Edinburgh 24.02.2023 8:48

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a late change to the Ireland team to play Italy. Irish rugby is rocked by the sudden death of Tom Tierney. France and Scotland name their teams for Sunday, and all is still not rosy in the Welsh garden.

Ronan O'Gara: Ross Byrne an invaluable asset 24.02.2023 21:41

Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM ahead of Italy v Ireland 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 Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Alan Quinlan: Andy Farrell's selection headache, Unlucky Gavin Coombes 24.02.2023 19:56

Adrian Barry & Colm Boohig were joined by Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan. 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 Gillette | #Effortless...

THE SIX NATIONS SHOW: First Six Nations starts for Byrne and Casey | Scotland don't fear France | Wood and Davitt 23.02.2023 33:56

Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt and former Ireland captain Keith Wood joined Nathan Murphy to look ahead to the third round of games in the Six Nations this weekend. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Farrell on changes, Henderson to France? Gatland on Welsh peace accord 23.02.2023 10:23

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland and Italy teams for Saturday's Six Nations date in Rome, and we hear from Andy Farrell. Warren Gatland makes sweeping changes for Wales, after peace breaks out in the principality. And could a senior Ireland international be off to France after the World Cup?