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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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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?

Carbery back to prove a point | James Tracy 23.02.2023 20:43

Retired rugby player James Tracy talks to Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward in studio to preview Ireland v Italy and analyse the team expected to play. 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 a...

Wednesday Night Rugby | James Ryan to captain Ireland vs Italy | O'Connor & Hayes 22.02.2023 44:44

Joe Molloy was joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. They discussed the maturing James Ryan ahead of captaining Ireland against Italy in Rome, Wales and England going ahead this weekend and Connacht's appointment of Pete Wilkins. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Cap'n Ryan, Wales England ON, Prop extends Connacht stay 22.02.2023 7:53

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on the Wales - England situation. We hear from stand-in captain James Ryan and Mack Hansen ahead of Saturday's trip to Rome in the Six Nations. And a Connacht stalwart has extended his stay at the Sportsground.

James Ryan No.1 tackler | Stats with Derek McNamara 22.02.2023 24:14

Founder of React Rugby Derek McNamara talks to OTB’s Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about the stats behind Ireland’s Six Nations performances so far and what they can expect from Italy 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 pod...

The Red 78 Ep. 59 | Details decisive, O'Mahony's meaning to Munster & the return of 'Andy Farrell, are you watching?' | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 21.02.2023 48:16

It was another win for the Munstermen, but against a mentally weakened Ospreys. Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have all the analysis on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Rugby Daily: Connacht name head coach, Ross Byrne speaks out, Gatland on Wales crisis 21.02.2023 8:02

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a head coach appointment at Connacht. We hear from Ross Byrne and Dan Sheehan ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy. Warren Gatland gives his side of the contract impasse in Wales, and his hopes for Saturday. A couple of big names miss out on England's visit to Cardiff. And a big name joins Stuart Lancaster at Racing.

Alison Miller: Will Italy spoil Ireland's Roman holiday? 21.02.2023 18:44

Ex-Connacht & Ireland international Alison Miller joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland head to Rome this weekend for their Six Nations clash with Italy. 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...

MNR | Explained: Welsh Rugby in turmoil | How Ireland's perfect year might fall apart | Chris Jones 20.02.2023 14:15

Joe Molloy was joined by BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones to discuss the ongoing issues dominating the Welsh Rugby landscape. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Carbery recall, O'Mahony extends, Davidson cast by Castres 20.02.2023 4:21

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a refreshed Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations trip to Rome. Peter O'Mahony is the latest old stager to commit to club and country. And Jeremy Davidson has returned to coaching in France.

Alan Quinlan: Wales strike threat, Munster a good side 20.02.2023 20:40

Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss the weekend's URC and looks ahead to the return of Six Nations 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 from 7:30am across Off The Ball,...

Rugby Daily: Connacht & Leinster name teams, Dragon Dixon speaks out 17.02.2023 9:27

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Connacht and Leinster's respective outings in the URC. Dragons centre Jack Dixon speaks out on the uncertainty engulfing Welsh rugby. Alan Quinlan has his say on Munster's latest signing

World Cup squad | Keenan greatest fullback ever | Henshaw good enough for the Lions | Alan Quinlan 17.02.2023 25:52

Alan Quinlan broke down the squad he would send to the Rugby World Cup on current form. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

Rugby Daily: Beirne's injury, potential Welsh strike, Munster and Ulster team news 16.02.2023 6:47

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Irish defence coach Simon Easterby on Tadhg Beirne's ankle injury. We also bring you news of Irish scrum-half Kathryn Dane, who has revealed she suffered a brain haemorrhage at team training three months ago. And we have team news ahead of Munster and Ulster's matches in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow.

Ireland's Front Row depth chart | James Tracy 16.02.2023 20:29

Ex-Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to give his take on Ireland's front row depth as the Men in Green stay on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam. 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...

WNR | Calling Ireland's landmark win, trouble with the sky-cam and no songs to sing | Dunne & Thornley 15.02.2023 55:34

Joe Molloy was joined by former rugby professional Andrew Dunne and Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley on Wednesday Night Rugby! (01:00) Tickets, sky-cam & no songs to sing - thoughts from Saturday's game. (14:00) Ireland 32-19 France: How the game was won. (39:00) Hugo Keenan signs his first central contract. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs