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"If we've games like that in the World Cup, bring it on" | Ireland beat South Africa | Brent Pope reaction | Farrell and Sexton presser 05.11.2022 28:52

Aisling O'Reilly speaks to Brent Pope after Ireland beat reigning world champions South Africa this evening and also interviews Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton in the post match press conference. @vodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: McCloskey promoted, Leinster player to make international debut 04.11.2022 9:51

On today's Rugby Daily, we've the updated team news ahead of tomorrow's test with the Springboks, as Robbie Henshaw misses out. There's news of another contract extension at Ulster. A Leinster player is making their international debut this weekend, but not for Ireland. And Dan Biggar is off to France.

'I'm a little concerned' | France the real RWC threat | Ireland v South Africa | Joel Stransky 04.11.2022 18:53

World Cup winner with South Africa Joel Stransky joined Ger Gilroy to look ahead to the Autumn Nations Series encounter between South Africa and Ireland. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Craig Ray on Ireland vs South Africa 04.11.2022 16:11

Rugby journalist Craig Ray joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM to give the South African perspective as the Springboks take on Ireland in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday. 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...

Alan Quinlan: How to beat the SA physicality 04.11.2022 17:08

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM to preview a massive showdown with Springboks at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. 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...

Rugby Daily: Conor The Centurion, Ulster extensions and Smith surpasses Carter 03.11.2022 9:30

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland team to face the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell and Robert Baloucoune too. Ulster are handing out contracts like it's going out of fashion. Aaron Smith is to surpass Dan Carter on Saturday.

Jack McGrath: Bouncing back from injury, Ireland Autumn predictions 03.11.2022 17:07

Former Leinster and Ulster prop Jack McGrath joins Shane and Johnny on #OTBAM 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

WNR | Ireland must back-up 2022 form against Springboks | Wood & Hayes 02.11.2022 41:05

Joe Molloy is joined by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ireland vs South Africa: where the game will be won and lost. (32:00) The sustainability of professional women's rugby in Ireland. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Rassie on kit clashes, Farrell's A-Team and new All Blacks captain 02.11.2022 9:11

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland A team to face the All Blacks XV at the RDS, and what it could mean for the senior side on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus opens up on Saturday's potential kit clash, his return to the coaches box, and what Ireland means to him. There are some notable absentees from the list of women signing IRFU central contracts today. And there's...

South Africa to win by 6! Stephen Kisbey Green 02.11.2022 16:22

OTB's resident Springbok, SKG joined Shane and Johnny in studio to look ahead to South Africa's clash with Ireland in the Aviva on Saturday. 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...

The Red 78 Ep.43 | Refereeing inconsistencies, implications if Munster weren’t to make the Champions Cup and who starts for Ireland? 01.11.2022 46:28

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs talk about Munster’s recent defeat to Ulster, the lay of the land after the first seven games and look forward to Ireland’s upcoming clash vs South Africa. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

South Africa will target Andrew Porter | Kolbe at fullback | Will Murray start for Ireland? 01.11.2022 22:38

Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy to preview Ireland against South Africa and to discuss the team named by the Springboks. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Nienaber deploys the Bomb Squad, Sexton's World Cup ambition 01.11.2022 8:47

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the Springboks team to face Ireland and we hear from Jacques Nienaber on his selection process. Jonathan Sexton on Ireland's status as world no.1, plus Garry Ringrose on the importance of the Boks going early. Plus, news of Brodie Retallick and Sam Skinner.

Alan Quinlan: Munster fall to Ulster, South Africa preview 01.11.2022 34:04

Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny to look back at yet another defeat for Munster and to look ahead to Ireland's clash with South Africa this Saturday. 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...

Rugby Daily: Rassie on Jenkins and soapy balls, another Munster signing and England get tagged 28.10.2022 9:50

On Friday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber after they name the Springboks squad that will travel to Ireland and beyond. Richie McCormack also brings you team news ahead of Munster's meeting with Connacht. Munster have made another short-term signing with injuries biting hard in their pack. And England are set to innovate next month....

Jason Jenkins in 'Boks squad, Women's contracts | Alan Quinlan 28.10.2022 16:35

Adrian Barry & Johnny Ward are joined by former Irish international Alan Quinlan to preview this weekend's URC. 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 associatio...

Ronan O'Gara on Ireland's Autumn series, Johnny Sexton's back-up and URC vs Top 14 27.10.2022 18:54

Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Rugby legend and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara on Thursday's Off The Ball. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Nucifora's State of the Union, No Hogg for Scots, Biggar's early French escape 27.10.2022 11:27

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you highlights from David Nucifora's State of the Union address. The IRFU's Performance Director offers insights on the women's contracts situation, the appointment of John McKee, and what next for young players in this country. There's Leinster team news ahead of their trip to Llanelli tomorrow night. Scotland have revealed their hand for their open...

Brian O'Driscoll: 'Ireland need to try and beat Springboks', Sexton's replacement & Munster outclassed 27.10.2022 44:30

Irish Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Ger Gilroy to preview Ireland's Autumn international series, and recap another convincing Leinster defeat of Munster in the URC. (00:30) Leinster let Munster off lightly in URC clash. (19:00) What will the Ireland 'A' game tell us? (23:00) 'I'm nervous about the reliance on Johnny Sexton.' (28:00) What Ireland want from the Autumn international series. Ru...

Ian McKinley: Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption | Eye injury | Playing for Italy 26.10.2022 41:15

Former Italy out-half Ian McKinley joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby to discuss his career and his new book, Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Rugby Daily: Women's professionalism hits stumbling block, Prendergast on Ulster & Wood's 12-man game 26.10.2022 9:21

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the IRFU's push to professionalise the women's game hitting a stumbling block. Andy Farrell on his Ireland players embracing their status as world no.1 Mike Prendergast previews Munster's meeting with Ulster. Keith Wood on the possibility of 12-man union. Plus there's loads of props on the move.

How would 12-a-side Rugby work? Keith Wood explains 26.10.2022 28:14

Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on the wider issues in rugby currently. 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 assoc...

Rugby Daily: Farrell & Frawley speak, Ulster's gastrogate takes another turn 25.10.2022 10:41

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from today's Ireland press conferences with Andy Farrell providing injury updates. Ulster's gastroenteritis story takes a shocking turn, via the URC chief. There's news on both Connacht and Leinster's home grounds. And a biting scandal rocks the Women's World Cup.

Stuart Lancaster talks Leinster, Leo Cullen, Racing 92, Rugby World Cup scars & coping with loss 25.10.2022 48:55

Joe Molloy is joined in studio by Leinster Rugby coach Stuart Lancaster for an exclusive interview on Off The Ball. Beginning with his imminent move to Racing 92, Stuart considered his remarkable spell with Leinster, coping with the loss of his father, and his unique relationship with Leo Cullen. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

The Red 78 Ep.42 | Green shoots, the blue wall & a must, must, must win! 25.10.2022 43:02

Munster came out the wrong end of one interpro, but what can be learned for Ulster at home this weekend? Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown on this week's Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78