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Rugby Daily | U20 final build-up, Cane on Etzebeth, Tonga fire warning shot
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the final bit of build-up before the U20 World Cup final. Tonga fire a warning shot Ireland's way ahead of the World Cup And we hear from Sam Cane ahead of the All Blacks' date with the Springboks on Saturday morning.
Sexton faces wait to learn his fate | Ireland 20s chase World Cup glory | Rúaidhrí O'Connor
Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Nathan Murphy from South Africa for the latest on Johnny Sexton's hearing and the preparations for the Ireland 20s for tomorrow's World Cup final against France, Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Judgment Day for Sexton, Ireland U20s face the Bébé Bleus | Alan Quinlan
Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny on #OTBAM this morning ahead of Ireland taking on France in the U20 World Rugby Championship on Friday. 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 | U20 final team named, Boks on All Blacks test, Ospreys to London??
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Friday's World Rugby U20 Championship final, with one change to the Irish starting XV. We hear from Jacques Nienaber and Lukhanyo Am ahead of a much-changed Springboks facing the All Blacks this weekend. A Boks legend has announced his retirement from the sport. And could the Ospreys be heading for London??
Nina Carberry - In conversation with Brian O'Driscoll | Cheltenham winners & dealing with retirement
In the third episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', legendary Irish jockey Nina Carberry joins Brian to discuss her incredible career, her racing family, and injuries. In partnership with Guinness, ‘In Conversation with Brian O’Driscoll’ is celebrating and sharing stories from Ireland’s leading female athletes and sporting personalities. It’s all with thanks to Guinness. Always drink responsibly. Get the facts. Be drinkaware. Visit drinkaware.ie.
Keith Wood: Picks the best five tries
Rugby legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM to go through his picks for the best tries scored during games he played for Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. 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.
Ireland book final place, Gleeson's greatness and should we fear the French? | MNR
Irish Independent Chief Rugby Correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor joins OTB's Richie McCormack to chat about the Irish Under 20s reaching the World Championship decider against France, blowing the South Africans away and what makes Brian Gleeson a world beater. @vodafoneie | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily - A big pre-World Cup retirement, Ireland in a World Cup final
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you reaction as the Irish u-20s reach the World Championship final in South Africa. Scotland are dealt a blow ahead of the World Cup as Stuart Hogg retires. And the big guns shine in their opening games of the Rugby Championship.
The future of Irish rugby in safe hands, u20 reach final | Alan Quinlan
Ex-Ireland international Alan Quinlan is in the OTB AM studio to talk the Under-20s reaching the World Championship final. 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 | Murphy on dealing with tragedy, Alun Wyn to France
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from South Africa ahead of Ireland's World U20 semi-final with the Baby Boks. We hear from head coach Richie Murphy on how they've dealt with tragedy, and what they expect from Sunday's opponents. Alun Wyn Jones is off to play in France, there's a test debutant for the All Blacks in Mendoza tomorrow, and Luke Cowan Dickie (finally) has a new club.
Ireland won't fear South Africa or their power | Thriving in the face of adversity | FIONA HAYES
Former Ireland and Munster front row Fiona Hayes joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the Ireland U20's run to the U20 World Championship semi final, the tragic and heartbreaking adversity and personal losses the team have overcome, and what to expect from hosts South Africa. @vodafoneie | #TeamOfUs
Jack Carty: Andy Friend's legacy, Rugby V GAA, World Cup hopes
Connacht captain, Jack Carty joined Shane & Aisling to speak about the importance of the Jack & Jill foundation as well as Connacht's season and his decision to choose rugby over GAA. 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.
'Business as usual' regarding Sexton's hearing | Losing Lancaster, gaining Nienaber | HUGO KEENAN
Leinster and Ireland fullback Hugo Keenan sat down with Will O'Callaghan, discussing the Ireland 7s success, his own background in Sevens, Leinster's new coaching set up and whether Ireland are sweating on Johnny Sexton's upcoming hearing. Keenan has been announced as new ambassador for Optimum Nutrition. It coincides with the extension of Optimum Nutrition’s Official Sports Nutrition Partnership with Leinster Rugby for a further three years. For more information, you can visit Optimum Nutrition_ie on Instagram. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily | U20 tragedy, Kleyn on Boks debut, Easterby's new role
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to an emotional few days for Ireland's U20 side in South Africa. We hear from Baby Boks head coach Bafana Nhleko on what he expects from Ireland on Sunday. We also hear from Jean Kleyn ahead of his second international debut, this time for the Springboks. Guy Easterby has a new portfolio at Leinster, and Tana Umaga has a new coaching gig.
Irish Sevens Olympic dream: Stacey Flood
Irish Sevens star, Stacey Flood was in studio following Ireland qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. 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.
Alan Quinlan: U20's through to World semi-final, Greig Oliver tribute
Alan Quinlan joined Shane & Nathan to discuss the U20 World Championship with the Irish side making the semi-final. 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's new international tournament - good idea or overcomplicating the game? | Matt Williams
Former Leinster boss and rugby analyst Matt Williams joins OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the Six Nations and Sanzaar's plans for a new international tournament which will see the July and November windows being restructured into a biennial competition.
Rugby Daily | Ireland's Ios tribute, more Haouas controversy, Arundell to France
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's crucial U20 World Cup meeting with Fiji. We also hear from Richie Murphy, who pays tribute to the former St. Michael's students who have died on Ios. Mohamed Haouas has a new club, after his other new club settled with the France prop. Henry Arundell has secured a move to France, and Vern Cotter has a new club.
Ireland U20s take a huge step forward, Prendergast the star, will discipline cost them? – Fiona Hayes
Grand Slam winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joins OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the latest news from the World Under 20 Championship in rugby with Ireland on course to reach the next stage of the tournament. They will look at the young Leinster number 10 who is pulling the strings, discuss the pathways that is allowing these young players to flourish and ask if a second red card in two games could spell trouble for the rest of the summer Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily | Sexton's World Cup doubt, Haouas facing jail time
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jonathan Sexton's World Cup doubts as the. EPCR confirm a disciplinary hearing. Ireland know what they need to do to reach the semi-finals of the World U20 Championship. England's World Cup squad is beginning to take shape, with five uncapped players still harbouring hopes of France. And France prop Mohamed Haouas is facing jail time.
Alan Quinlan: Sexton's possible ban, U20s back on track
Ex-Munster & Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM this morning as Johnny Sexton is set to appear at a disciplinary hearing for his conduct after last month's Champions Cup final. 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
Sexton to face disciplinary hearing in July | Ireland 20s on course for semis | 7s teams heading to Paris
The Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the latest around Johnny Sexton's hearing following on from the Champions Cup final, Ireland 20s win against Australia and the Ireland 7s teams qualifying for the Olympics. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
World Cup depth chart: Alison Miller's Back three
Former Ireland player Alison Miller told OTB AM who is making her Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup. 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
Rugby Daily | Sevens Olympic joy, U20s prep for Australia, Abdeladze to Brive
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's men's Sevens squad qualifying for the Olympic Games. We hear from James McNabney and Mark Sexton as Ireland prepare for a must-win clash with Australia at the U20 World Championship. And a Leinster prop is heading for France.
YHtBT: Keith Wood | BOD's hat-trick, Mick Galway's captaincy
Keith Wood joined Shane & Adrian for the latest edition of 'You Had to Be There'. 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
Italian rugby legend, Mirco Bergamasco turns to GAA
Rugby legend, Micro Bergamasco joined Shane and Johnny alongside Nantes GAA PRO, Brid Breen to speak about how and why he started to play Gaelic football in France. 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
Rugby Daily | Sevens success, URC v Super Rugby? Another blow for Wales
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ireland's men's Sevens success - so far - as they seek Olympic qualification. We could have a transhemispheric meeting of champions at Thomond Park in January. Wales suffer yet another experienced player withdrawal ahead of the World Cup. Could there be a route back to English rugby for London Irish and co? And it's been an eventful day for France prop Mohamed Haouas.
Ireland off to disappointing start at U20s World Cup: Alan Quinlan
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon to discuss Ireland's opening performance at the U20s World Cup. 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
Rugby Daily: Leinster pay tribute to Sexton, Henderson's new deal
On Friday's Rugby Daily, we bring you details of Iain Henderson's new deal with Ulster and the IRFU. Leinster have paid tribute to Johnny Sexton, appearing to signal his retirement from the province. And Ronan O'Gara speaks about his rivalry with Leinster.
Alan Quinlan | Under-20 World Championship hopes, Champions Cup Draw
Irish legend Alan Quinlan joined Adrian & Shane to talk the Under 20 World Championship, Toulouse vs La Rochelle & more 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
Ronan O'Gara | Relationship w/ Leo Cullen, Toulouse Comments
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane live in the #OTBAM studio to reflect on the season, which ended in late heartbreak at the hands of Toulouse in the Top 14 Grand Final. 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
Rugby Daily | Champions Cup draws, Jackson to France, Kleyn latest
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the draw for next season's Heineken Champions Cup, which will give Leinster a bad case of déja vu. Paddy Jackson has completed a move to France, and could face an Irish province next season. We hear from Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber on the Boks' World Cup preparations and Jean Kleyn's reintegration. Plus, two France stalwarts are back in from the cold ahead of the World Cup.
Andy Dunne: Byrne vs Crowley, the lost art of the drop goal
Ex-Leinster & Connacht out half Andy Dunne join Ger & Adrian on #OTBAM this morning to assess the state of Ireland's out half situation as the Rugby World Cup 2023 excitement kicks into gear. 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
Rugby Daily | 'Average' Toulouse beat La Rochelle, Monye dumps on Ireland's WC hopes
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to La Rochelle's Top 14 final defeat to Toulouse. England's World Cup squad is beginning to take shape, while former England back Ugo Monye dumps on Ireland's hopes in France. And Kieran Crowley looks to be swapping Italy for Japan.
Alan Quinlan: La Rochelle miss out, Ntamack's brillance
Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Kathleen to look back on Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle side just been beating by Toulouse in the Top 14 final. 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
Rugby Daily | O'Gara on Sexton, new Italy coach, Paddy Jackson's next club
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a major coaching shake-up in Italy. We hear from Ronan O'Gara ahead of tomorrow's Top 14 final, and get his unique view on a potential ban for Jonathan Sexton. Paddy Jackson appears to have a new club away from London Irish, as does a young England international. And Crusaders' drive for five continues.
Ronan O'Gara: Sexton shouldn't be banned, La Rochelle eye up the double
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane live from Paris on #OTBAM as Les Maritimes seek to become Champions of France for the first time in their history, taking on Toulouse at the Stade de France tomorrow night. 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
Jean Kleyn’s journey from green to green & gold | Johnny Sexton's potential ban | U20's World Cup
Cian Tracey joins Will O’Callaghan on Wednesday’s, Off The Ball to chat about Jean Kleyn joining the Springboks' squad for The Rugby Championship, what the results could be of Jonathan Sexton's ban and to preview the U20s World Cup. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Keith Wood: Frustrating new Champions Cup format, the fall of London Irish
Former Munster, Harlequins & Ireland hooker Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after EPCR revealed their changes to the Champions Cup format for next 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 association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Rugby Daily | Rassie on Kleyn call-up, new Champions Cup format, U20 squad revealed
On a bumper Wednesday edition, Richie McCormack explains the new Heineken Champions Cup format. Richie Murphy has named his squad for the upcoming U20 World Championship in South Africa. Rassie Erasmus explains Jean Kleyn's call-up to the Springboks squad. Warren Gatland says he might not have returned to Wales had he known the extent of their trobules. Plus, French rugby has a new boss.
Sexton faces World Cup ban? Kleyn swaps Ireland for Springboks | Alan Quinlan
Ex-Ireland international Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM with the big stories from the world of rugby, with Jean Kleyn confirming his international switch from Ireland to South Africa, while a potential ban by the EPCR could scupper Johnny Sexton's World Cup preparations. 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
Rugby Daily | Sexton World Cup ban? Springbok Kleyn, Welsh regions out of URC?
On Monday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you worrying news regarding Jonathan Sexton's World Cup availability. Jean Kleyn could be heading to the World Cup after all. A former WRU CEO calls for the Welsh regions to withdraw from the URC. And Sam Simmonds is not going to the World Cup with England.
Rugby Daily | London Irish IRFU links, Blues advance, another Wales departure
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of those links between the IRFU and London Irish. There's another shock departure from the Wales pre-World Cup training squad. A Cork U20 Hurling star is now part of Munster's Academy. And the Blues are through to the Super Rugby semis.
Working with ROG, Everest, Space | La Rochelle themer, David Sharkey
Communications specialist, David Sharkey joined Adrian and Shane to discuss working with Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle and the idea of theming in rugby. 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
Andy Friend: Does Mack Hansen have an Andy Friend tattoo? | Connacht reflections
Former Connacht head coach Andy Friend joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as he leaves Galway after five successful years at the province. 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
What next for London Irish players? | Former scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan
Former London Irish scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as the club enters administration after being suspended from the Premiership. 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
Rugby Daily | London Irish latest, Jones' Wallabies clarity, Tonga coach on Ireland
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the sorry saga at London Irish. Tongan head coach Toutai Kefu is gunning for Ireland at the World Cup. Eddie Jones provides some much needed clarity regarding his Wallabies job. And Philippe Saint-André is set for a surprise Montpellier exit.
DENIS LEAMY | Munster's rise back to the top | 'It means so much to represent where I'm from'
On this edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby player and current Munster defence coach, Denis Leamy. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily | Payne's new job, London Irish latest, Brits vs Ireland
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the sorry situation at London Irish. Jared Payne has a new gig. We have the latest on the Mohamed Haouas domestic violence case in France. And former Springboks hooker Schalk Brits is tipping Ireland to flop at the World Cup.
Is Crowley now Ireland's 2nd choice 10? Alan Quinlan
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as Andy Farrell begins his Rugby World Cup preparations with the announcement of the Ireland training squad. 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