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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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BRIAN O'DRISCOLL: ROG tried to get me to sign for Munster | Farrell ban fall-out | Heineken Champions Cup 12.01.2023 44:27

Former Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball. (0:00-13:39) - Owen Farrell's suspension, changes in how high tackles are being punished. (13:39-18:06) - Giving references for teammates at disciplinary hearings. (18:06-22:35) - Beyond a World Cup quarter-final would be a bonus for England. (22:35-33:35) - Heineken Champions Cup preview. (33:35-36:...

Chris Jones: Owen Farrell and tackle school, Six Nations 12.01.2023 12:15

The BBC's Chris Jones joined OTB AM to talk through Owen Farrell's latest citation for tackling. 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...

WNR | Owen Farrell's off to 'tackle school', Champions Cup preview, players on the Ireland precipice | Wood & D'Arcy 11.01.2023 49:06

Joe Molloy was joined by Irish rugby legends Keith Wood and Gordon D'Arcy for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Owen Farrell, 'tackle school' and rugby bans. (17:00) Munster open up to the media. (23:00) Players hoping to break in Andy Farrell's Ireland plans. (37:00) HCC preview: Gloucester-Leinster; Munster-Northampton; La Rochelle-Ulster Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Farrell ban explained, Galthié extends, blow for Young 11.01.2023 3:56

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down that Owen Farrell ban. Fabien Galthié's made a decision on his France future at last, but there's further injury news for him ahead of the Six Nations.

Alison Miller's backline depth chart, Henshaw's fitness race 11.01.2023 15:44

Former Ireland international Alison Miller was on OTB AM giving her picks for Ireland's Six Nation's backline. 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...

The Red 78 Ep. 53 | Healy heading to Scotland, Champions Cup build-up & the women's inter-pros kick off! 10.01.2023 44:49

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have all the latest from the world of Munster Rugby on episode 53 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: No Marx for Munster, more Ulster woes, Rees-Zammit out 10.01.2023 5:36

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on those Malcolm Marx links to Munster. There's bad news upon bad news for Ulster. We hear from Jenny Murphy ahead of Leinster's Women's Interprovincial Championship meeting with Munster. Plus England, Wales and Italy suffer injury blows ahead of the Six Nations.

MNR | Munster's media relationship, rugby's concussion questions, speeding the game up | Hayes and O'Connor 09.01.2023 51:40

Joe Molloy was joined on Monday Night Rugby by Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O'Connor and former Ireland international, and current Munster coach Fiona Hayes. (00:00-07:30) Munster crush Lions (07:30-21:00) Rowntree v Kimmage, Rugby's concussion problem, Munster's media relationship (21:00-23:00) Connacht sink Sharks (23:00-32:00) Leinster home and hosed, Ross Byrne for Ireland, Furlong...

Rugby Daily: Sexton cleared, Farrell cited + Faf de Klerk's "assault" 09.01.2023 4:14

On Monday's Rugby Daily, there's heartening news regarding Jonathan Sexton and the Six Nations. Owen Farrell's Six Nations could be delayed, however. Dave Rennie has his say on the Eddie Jones links to Australia. Plus, a bizarre story involving Faf de Klerk. Or not.

Alan Quinlan: What's wrong with Ulster, Owen Farrell tackle 09.01.2023 28:34

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to review another weekend of rugby as the final rounds of the pool stages in Europe draw closer. 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 morn...

Rugby Daily: Connacht recall internationals, ex-All Black joins England 06.01.2023 7:08

On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack has a geansaí-load of team news ahead of Saturday's URC fixtures, and we hear from Pete Wilkins and Jack Conan. A former All Black has joined England's coaching staff. And Bernard Laporte has hand-picked his replacement for FFR president.

ROG & Quinny: Ireland's future 10's 06.01.2023 28:21

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon of OTB AM were joined by Munster and Ireland legends, Ronan O’Gara and 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 associati...

Rugby Daily: Healy handed start, Roux steps down as SA CEO, Kolisi hails Lancaster 05.01.2023 6:12

In your Thursday Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Munster team to face the Emirates Lions. There's details of Jurie Roux's resignation from SA Rugby. Cheslin Kolbe is sticking with Toulon. And a Challenge Cup fixture next month will make history.

Ben Healy to Scotland, Irish players abroad to watch 05.01.2023 12:56

Following the news of Ben Healy moving to Scotland, Cameron Hill takes us through the Irish player plying their trade abroad. 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,...

WNR | Healy's off to Scotland, Ireland's third #10, "appalling" Ulster and Snyman's rotten luck | Andy Dunne 04.01.2023 41:57

Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster, Connacht and Harlequins player Andy Dunne to on Wednesday Night Rugby. (02:00) Munster's Ben Healy is on his way to Edinburgh (and the Scotland NT?) (16:00) With Carbery at #10, who will be Ireland's Six Nations back-up? (25:00) Jack Carty underwhelms as Leinster outdo "workman-like" Connacht. (34:00) 'Terrible, appalling, soft': Ulster have serious issues...

Rugby Daily: Healy's Scotland move, Tom Farrell, and Tania Rosser on Women's Interpros 04.01.2023 6:32

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Ben Healy's move to Edinburgh. We hear from Tom Farrell ahead of Connacht's make or break date with the Cell C Sharks. Plus, Tania Rosser on Irish women's rugby's big anniversary.

Keith Wood: Sexton-Six Nations conundrum, Healy to Scotland? 04.01.2023 21:02

Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to consider Ireland's dilemma over playing Sexton during the Six Nations, or giving the green 10 shirt to one of the other outhalf options. 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 p...

The Red 78 Ep. 52 | Positive progressions, inter-provincial transfers & fortunate future fixtures | Quinlan & Briggs 03.01.2023 43:57

Quinny and Niamh are back for the first pod of the New Year! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Rugby Daily: Sexton 6N doubt, Snyman nearing return? Ireland's 6N opponents dropping like flies 03.01.2023 7:20

On the first Rugby Daily of 2023 there is bad new regarding Jonathan Sexton's face. There's a positive update from Munster regarding RG Snyman. Siya Kolisi and Stuart Lancaster will be working together in Paris. And lots of Ireland's Six Nations opponents are picking up untimely injuries.

Sexton worry, Munster beat Ulster | Alan Quinlan 03.01.2023 26:02

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane to react to the final interpro derbies of the URC regular season. 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...

Alan Quinlan | Comparing Schmidt & Farrell eras, final interpros preview, is the URC getting... better? 30.12.2022 27:07

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Mick McCarthy for a preview of the final interpros of the URC regular season, as Munster travel to Ulster while Leinster host Connacht on New Year's Day. With Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

OTB AM's Crystal Ball: Will Ireland peak to soon? 30.12.2022 11:43

Welcome to the OTB AM Crystal Ball where Shane, Nathan, Ger and Adrian attempt to look into the future and predict who will be the big winners in 2023. The full episode which is available now over in the OTB AM podcast feed, here's a taste for you...will Ireland win the 6 Nations and peak to soon ahead of the World Cup or will we finally get past that quarter final stage... Catch OTB's sports brea...

OTB AM Time Capsule: The Rugby moment of the Year 29.12.2022 10:51

Welcome to the OTB AM Time Capsule, This is where team OTB put the stand out moment into the "Time Capsule" you can get the full episode over in the OTB AM podcast feed. Cameron Hill putting forward his rugby moment of 2022.... 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. SUB...

The Red 78 Ep. 51 | Are Munster on the right track? 'Incredibly good' Leinster | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs 28.12.2022 38:20

It's episode 51 to close out 2022. As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from a festive clash with Leinster on St. Stephen's Day. (00:00-02:00) Quinny on dealing with being spotted in the crowd. (02:00-05:00) Fans on the pod? (05:00-07:30) Leinster 'different gravy'. (07:30-13:00) What do the fans think? (13:00-19:00) Half-back pressure. (19:00-22:00) Munster work-rate. (22:00-28:00) Cruc...

Rugby Daily: Munster & Leinster teams named, Feds involved in Traore case, Laporte to name successor 23.12.2022 5:19

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Munster and Leinster teams that will line out on Stephen's Day at Thomond Park. Federal Prosecutors have gotten involved in the Cherif Traore racism case. And Bernard Laporte has set the date for his naming of his successor.