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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

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs preview Munster’s upcoming URC final vs the DHL Stormers on Saturday in Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for the Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Leo Cullen, James Ryan and Ronan O'Gara ahead of the Aviva showpiece. Wales has been rocked by two shock retirements. And Connacht complete their recruitment for next season, with a familiar face to Irish fans.

Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to preview Leinster taking on La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final 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 podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Former Leinster and Ireland flanker Dan Leavy joined Nathan Murphy, 13 months after he was forced to retire from rugby. They also discuss what Leinster will have to do if they're to overcome La Rochelle in this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup final. Dan, his brother (former Ireland 7s international) Adam, and his father Doug have launched their whiskey brand Ogham. See oghamwhiskey.com.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the latest sad chapter in Wasps' financial collapse. Ulster are set to add some much-needed depth to their front row. There's mixed injury news ahead of the World Cup for the Springboks and England. Plus, the Women's Six Nations Player and Team of the Championship are revealed.

OTB's favourite rugby statistician is back with a breakdown of all the key figures between La Rochelle and Leinster ahead of their Champions Cup showdown at the 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 podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley and former Leinster coach Matt Williams joined Joe Molloy to look ahead to Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and holders La Rochelle. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Munster ahead of next weekend's URC Grand Final. We hear from James Tracy on the Heineken Champions Cup final, and Beibhinn Parsons calls for time for the Women's XVs. A new smart ball is to be trialled at the U20 World Championship this summer, and Samson Lee gets a new deal.

Irish rugby star Beibhinn Parsons was on OTB AM after the 7s team qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris and discussed her love for both rugby codes and the 'dream' of making it to the Olympic tournament. 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

Former Leinster player James Tracy was on OTB AM to preview Leinster's Challenge Cup final against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle this weekend and reflect on the defeat to Munster. 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

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Steven Kitshoff and John Dobson of the DHL Stormers on their terrible pitch and the threat posed by Munster in the URC final. And there's a dire warning to Premiership clubs, with London Irish potentially a fortnight from oblivion.

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs dissect Munster’s statement win over Leinster, who stood out to them to claim gold star of the week and reviewed Frank Murphy’s performance as referee.

Munster legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning after Munster ended Leinster's URC dreams in Saturday's semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. 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

Grand slam winner Gordon D’Arcy and Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O'Connor join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the fall out from the URC semi finals on this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) - Munster deserved it (12:00) - Differences between Van Graan and Roantree (15:00) - Ben Healy going too soon? (23:00) - Stormers video celebrations (29:00) - Leinster selection mistakes (37:00) - End of an era? (44:00) - Leinster need to do something different In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup final. We hear from Josh van der Flier and Stuart Lancaster. Connacht have made a significant appointment to their backroom staff. And London Irish are given a major deadline by the RFU

Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan had a great day out on Saturday as Munster beat Leinster by a point in the United Rugby Championship semifinal in a dramatic tie. 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

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an encouraging start for the Ireland Women's Sevens side as they look to secure Olympic qualification in Toulouse. There's all of the team news from the three provinces involved in Saturday's URC semi-finals. Plus, we hear from Leo Cullen, Alan Quinlan, Pete Wilkins and John Dobson. Plus, the Welsh regions are to get very familiar next season as financial hardship takes hold.

International rugby referees Joy Neville & Andrew Brace join Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM after being named as part of the officiating panel for the 2023 Rugby World Cup 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

Cian Tracey of the Irish independent joins Will O'Callaghan to preview this weekend's URC Semi-Finals ​🏉 Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Munster legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as Leinster take on Munster and Connacht travel to the Stormers for the URC semi-finals 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 across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as his side continue their preparations for the Heineken Champions Cup final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium next 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 podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

In Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an impending departure from Leinster. There's an odd spread to the URC's Elite XV for the season, and the Grand Final kick-off time has been revealed. Eddie Jones has finalised his Wallabies backroom staff for the World Cup. And the number of ex-players taking action against French authorities for head injuries is up to 20.

Chiefs player John Ryan was on OTB AM to talk about how he found out he had ulcerative colitis and raise awareness for the disease. He also discussed how much he is enjoying his rugby in New Zealand what it is like to be coached by Ronan O'Gara and Scott Robertson. www.crohnscolitis.ie/symptomchecker or call the Crohn's and Colitis Ireland Support Line on 01 5312983 (Mon/Wed/Fri, 9.30am-12.30pm) for further information. 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

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you tons from today's Women In Rugby Progress Report as we hear from IRFU CEO Kevin Potts and Gillian McDarby, the union's Head of Women's Performance and Pathways. Joy Neville will make history in France later this year. Awards season is in full flow, with the nominees revealed for Players' Player of the Year. And Chris Farrell is extending his stay in France.

World Cup winner in 2003, former England captain Martin Johnson joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby from Limerick's International Rugby Experience. Riugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs A variety of World Cup winners, British & Irish Lions legends and Irish Rugby stars including Bryan Habana, Francois Pienaar, Jonathan Sexton, Joy Neville, Danielle Waterman, Keith Wood, Paul O’Connell, Jeremy Guscott, Matt Dawson, Sean Fitzpatrick, Martin Johnson, Peter Stringer, Ciara Griffin and Rory Best were among today’s inaugural visitors to the six-storey “Home of Legends”. Inspired by World Rugby’s values of Passion, Discipline, Integrity, Solidarity and Respect, visitors will hear the stories, feel the passion and test their own skills as they move through six, awe-inspiring stages inside the state-of-the-art building. Using leading, custom-made, real-time software coupled with the expert knowledge of Jock Peggie, Head of Education, Laws and Compliance at World Rugby, the interactive experience delivers a truly authentic and exciting reflection of the game, with visitors having hands-on fun every step of the way. Stunning 360-degree views of Limerick city centre ensure that the sixth floor Legends Gallery will be a jaw-dropping end to this unique, interactive, experience. Walk in visitors are welcome from tomorrow morning with tickets available to pre-book from May 15th online at www.internationalrugbyexperience.com.

Former Leinster player James Tracy joined OTB AM to talk about the deep-seated rivalry that exists between Leinster and Munster ahead of their URC face-off at the 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 podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow