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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
How will Munster develop after their URC win, Ireland squad selection reaction, opinions on Hansen’s tattoo? | Brian O’Driscoll
Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll on OTB to look back at Munster's URC success and review Andy Farrell's squad selection. Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
ROG's culture in La Rochelle | Leinster loss doesn't affect World Cup hopes | DEVIN TONER
Devin Toner sat down with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of Aviva Ireland’s Pride socks. Aviva want you to show your pride as an ally by purchasing specially designed Pride socks, with all proceeds going to BelongTo LGBTQ+ Youth Service. You can purchase your #Pride socks here ➡️ https://wearehumancollective.com/products/pride-socks
Rugby Daily | London Irish latest, Jones Wallabies bombshell, Haouas reaction
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on London Irish, as they teeter on the edge of Premiership expulsion. We get reaction from Ronan O'Gara and Ruaidhri O'Connor on the Ireland World Cup training squad. Eddie Jones has dropped a bombshell on Rugby Australia. Another Welsh veteran bows out ahead of the World Cup. And there's reaction to the domestic violence conviction of France prop, Mohamed Haouas.
The Red 78 Ep. 73 | Season Finale | URC Champions! | Niamh Briggs last pod | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs review Munster's incredible URC final win over The Stormers in Cape Town, look back on a very eventful season, and Niamh Briggs signs off in style in her last ever Red 78 pod as she focuses on her coaching career. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Ronan O'Gara: RWC consultant for Ireland? no advantage to being 17 points down!
La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM for the first time since winning back-to-back Champions Cups with a 27-26 win over Leinster earlier this month. 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 Farrell names his 42-man World Cup training squad | Rúaidhrí O'Connor
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss the Ireland training squad named by Andy Farrell ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan on Munster's 'emotional' win in South Africa
Alan Quinlan has returned from South Africa after witnessing Munster seal the URC trophy and he takes the OTB AM crew through the experience of being over there with the travelling Munster fans and why he felt emotional at the final whistle. 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
MNR | 'It's not far off a Champions Cup - Munster did it the hard way' | Thornley & Hayes
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Irish Grand Slam Winner Fiona Hayes on Monday Night Rugby. Following Munster's defeat of the Stormers on Saturday night, the guys considered what a URC win will do for Graham Rowntree's side, and what it tells us about the direction the province is now heading in. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily | Munster URC reaction, London Irish on brink, Smith to France?
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Munster's URC Grand Final win over the DHL Stormers. We hear from Graham Rowntree, Tadhg Beirne and Keith Wood. London Irish could be less than 24-hours from oblivion. Marcus Smith looks to be off to France. And Ireland learn of two more fellow tier-3 nations in the inaugural WXV.
Keith Wood: Munster's URC victory, Jack Crowley's World Cup hopes
Former Munster and Ireland player Keith Wood was on OTB AM to look back on Munster's epic United Rugby Championship final win vs. Stormers. 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
Rowntree working miracles, deserving O'Mahony and South African’s embracing the URC – RUAIDHRI O’CONNOR
Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O’Connor joins OTB’s John Duggan to look ahead to the URC Final between Munster and the Stormers with a first trophy in 12 years up for grabs for the southern province. They’ll discuss the turnaround inspired by the head coach, Keith Earls hoping for the perfect send off and if the Southern Hemisphere sides are really buying into the European tournament. Rugby with thanks to Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan in South Africa: Munster's URC clash with the Stormers
Alan Quinlan joined Shane & Johnny live from South Africa ahead of Munster's URC final against the Stormers. 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: Munster won't fear the Stormers | "ROG is a fantastic pain in the arse"
Fiona Hayes and Keith Wood are with Joe Molloy for Wednesday Night Rugby as we look ahead to Munster's URC final at the Stormers. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily | Kleyn: "a load of puff", Racing on the move
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Jean Kleyn's reaction to 'that' Stormers video. A Leinster player has been named the URC's Players' Player of the season. And Racing 92 are on the move.
The James Ryan Precipice, Champions Cup final stats | Derek McNamara
Derek McNamara of REACT Rugby joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to break down the numbers following Leinster's 27-26 defeat to La Rochelle in the Heineken 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
Rugby Daily | Stormers add fuel to URC final fire, Ala'alatoa cited
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of this weekend's URC Grand final. We hear from the Stormers camp as they add fuel to the fire of their meeting with Munster. Five Munster players are leaving the province, with two of those retiring on medical grounds. Ireland's WXV picture is becoming clearer. And an England winger is putting family before a potential World Cup place
Brian O'Driscoll: This Leinster defeat hurts more than last year | O'Connell will coach Ireland before ROG
Former Leinster and Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to discuss how La Rochelle defeated Leinster to retain the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
James Tracy: Where Leinster fell, No more 'little' La Rochelle
Former Leinster player James Tracy was in the OTB AM studio to assess what went wrong for Leinster on Saturday from the perspective of someone who has an European medal with the club. 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
MNR | How Leinster can rebuild, "mentally scarred" and regal ROG | Thornley and Williams
The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley and former Leinster coach Matt Williams joined Joe Molloy to look back at Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily | What caused half-time Aviva fracas? Munster squad update, Barbarians coming
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the fallout from Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final, including details of the half-time fracas. We get a squad update from Munster for the URC Grand Final, the referee's been named for the decider, and we hear from Stormers head coach John Dobson. Plus, the Barbarians are coming to Limerick.
The Red 78 Ep. 72 | Pinpointing how Munster can beat the Stormers, team selection headaches, URC glory awaits? | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs preview Munster’s upcoming URC final vs the DHL Stormers on Saturday in Cape Town.
Alan Quinlan: ROG's mentality as a coach, What happened Leinster?
Alan Quinlan is in studio with Ger & Colm to reflect on Leinster's Champions Cup defeat to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. 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
S15 Ep 2Performance Rankings: La ROGchelle shine, Leinster stumble
This week Colm Boohig brings us through the Performance Rankings as Ger & Kathleen give their thoughts on his picks. Here we have a special segment of the Performance Rankings, one red and one green... 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
LA ROCHELLE SHATTER LEINSTER HEARTS | Alan Quinlan, Leo Cullen, Ronan O'Gara and Donnacha Ryan Reaction
Cuan O'Flatharta, John Duggan and Alan Quinlan James Tracy dissect La Rochelle's last minute victory over Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final. Plus, Aisling O'Reilly caught up with losing head coach Leo Cullen, as well as victorious duo of La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara and assistant coach Donnacha Ryan. Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Lindsay Peat - In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll
In the second episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', multi-sport maestro Lindsay Peat joins Brian to discuss her incredible career across four different elite sports! With Guinness. Drink responsibly, visit drinkaware.ie