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Rugby Daily: Fardy returns, Middleton warns of Ireland thrashing, Ulster's O'Toole doubt
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Scott Fardy's return to Irish rugby. England head coach Simon Middleton has warned of another thrashing for Ireland this week in the Women's Six Nations. Ulster have doubts over Tom O'Toole's availability for the URC playoffs. And Rhys Webb looks set to join the Welsh exodus.
Alan Quinlan | Conor Murray to Start at 9? Munster's Out-Half Situation
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon from South Africa to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship action. 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
6N Disaster Continues, 7's Players Being Missed? | Alison Miller
Former Irish Grand Slam winner Alison Miller joined OTB AM to review Ireland's loss against Italy at the weekend and discussed the root of the problems on the pitch. 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: URC team news, Ireland look forward to Italy, O'Gara on Leinster vs Toulouse
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the team news for Connacht, Leinster and Munster for this weekend's United Rugby Championship action. There's also further reaction to the Daily Telegraph report on Irish women's rugby, as well as a look ahead to this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. And Ronan O'Gara offers his assessment on Leinster versus Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals.
Anna Caplice | Who's Going to Stand Up for the Players? Sexism Within the IRFU
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice joined OTB AM to talk about The Telegraph article which called the IRFU an "old boys clubs" and current coach Greg McWilliams' response to it. 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 | Andy-Owen Farrell relationship, La Rochelle Favourites for The Heineken Cup?
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM to talk about La Rochelle's season so far and even offered Shane Hannon some bestman advice (kind of...). 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
Claims of sexism toward the Irish women's rugby team | The IRFU needs ‘a long-term investment plan’
Fiona Tomas joined Richie McCormack to discuss her report in The Telegraph about alleged sexism toward the Irish women's rugby team.
Rugby Daily: Ireland team to play Italy named, Daily Telegraph article, Lowe's new deal
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Irish team news ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy. There's also reaction from Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams on an article in the Daily Telegraph which includes criticism of the IRFU's approach to women's rugby. And there's news of James Lowe's new contract at Leinster.
Women’s Six Nations Show: Italy have to be considered favourites | Three changes for Ireland
Former Ireland internationals Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O’Reilly ahead of the third weekend of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations Championship where Ireland are on the road to Italy. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
OTB AM Explains: Reports of Irish Rugby likened to 'old boys club'
Ger, Shane & Adrian discuss the top stories first thing this morning on #OTBAM, as details emerge of scathing comments about women's rugby at an Irish rugby function. 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 | Leinster's finances, Munster under pressure, Dupont's brilliance | D'Arcy & RUD
Joe Molloy was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:30) Antoine Dupont and the brilliance of Toulouse. (16:00) Do Leinster have an unfair financial advantage? (42:00) Pressure on Munster in the URC. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Orange cards, O'Halloran contract and Ashton retires
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a contract extension for Connacht's longest-serving player. We hear from Linda Djougang and Anna McGann ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations game away to Italy. Billy Vunipola's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread, Chris Ashton's retiring, and five Ulster young guns have signed new deals.
Keith Wood | Why are Leinster so far ahead? Provinces Shouldn't Try To Replicate
Munster & Harlequins legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to weigh in on the conversation on Leinster's spending power following their 55-24 win over Leicester Tigers in the Heineken Champions 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
Brian Moylett | Using mental health struggles to help current players
Cameron Hill talks to ex-Connacht & Ireland underage star Brian Moylett about his career, the profound effect that a series of long-term injuries had on his mental health, and how he is helping current players to understand and overcome their anxieties. 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: New deals for van der Flier and Ryan | Connacht sign 7s star
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Will O'Callaghan has news of James Ryan and Josh van der Flier's contract extensions. Munster and Leinster have named their travelling squads for South Africa and Connacht have signed an Ireland 7s international.
The Red 78 Ep. 66 | Preview of URC clash with the Stormers | Keith Earls returns for the two crucial games in South Africa | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs look ahead to Munster's crucial game against the Stormers in Cape Town & discuss what improvements need to be made to compete with the reigning URC Champions.
Alan Quinlan: Unbeaten Leinster, Munster's trip to South Africa
Alan Quinlan is in studio with Ger and Shane on OTB AM to discuss Leinster's unbeaten season so far and his trip to South Africa to report on Munster's upcoming games. 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: Ringrose’s utter brilliance, both Byrnes shine | A truly Good Friday for Leinster
Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes spoke with Will O'Callaghan after performing commentary duties for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter final victory over Leicester on Good Friday. Cathal Minogue also caught up with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan, as well as Leicester Tiger's Richard Wigglesworth following the match. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Brian O'Driscoll: Ross Byrne can be more aggressive to the line | Wiese is a bit like Sean O'Brien
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Richie McCormack ahead of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Premiership champions Leicester. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - The benefits of the 7s rugby programme. (06:23) - Leinster ease to victory against Ulster in the Heineken Champions Cup. Lancaster will be missed by Leinster. (21:06) - What do Premiership champions Leicester bring into the quarter-final? Doris picked at openside. Wiese is a bit like Sean O'Brien. (30:14) - I was only ever at 13. Most Irish players only play one position. (36:11) - Ross Byrne needs to be more aggressive to the line. (45:03) - Leinster being the last team standing in the Heineken or Challenge Cup, is it an issue that one province is so dominant?
Rugby Daily: Leinster prepare for Leicester, Itoje on racism in game and new Ulster contracts
On Thursday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the Leinster team news ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup clash with Leicester. Maro Itoje says players need to do more to combat racism in the game. And Ulster announce three contract extensions.
Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary, significance of Ireland's call, 1987 bombings | David Irwin
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement, former Ireland rugby international, David Irwin remembers the 1987 bombings and tells the story of talking to the current Ireland team about Ireland's Call ahead of this year's Six Nations. 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
Alan Quinlan: Meeting ROG in France, Leinster vs. La Rochelle final?
Alan Quinlan has returned from France and is BACK on OTB AM. He told Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about his reunion with Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle and if there's any hope of Leicester stopping Leinster. 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: Where it went wrong for Munster | Leinster look to overcome Leicester
Ireland legend Keith Wood and the Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy for Wednesday Night Rugby. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Goggin going, Colombe banned, Laporte's France return?
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Dan Goggin's departure from Munster. Disgraced former FFR president Bernard Laporte could play a role for France at the World Cup. Luther Burrell on English rugby's racism reckoning. Plus, tribues paid to former Springboks head coach.
The Red 78 Ep. 65 | Review of Champions Cup defeat to the Sharks | Two huge games to go in South Africa | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs discuss Munster's 50 -35 defeat in the Champions Cup round of 16 to the Sharks & Look ahead to two more crucial URC games in South Africa, with the Stormers up first on April 15th.
Munster fans entitled to cheer for Leicester against Leinster | OTB AM
Ger, Adrian and Shane debate if it's ok for Munster fans to cheer Leicester when they play Leinster 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
Rugby Daily: Murphy retires, Ulster trio tied down, ex-Wales wing's dementia diagnosis
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily we get the details of Jordi Murphy's retirement, as Ulster tie down three other players to new deals. Annaelle Deshaye has learned of her punishment for her red card against Ireland in the Women's Six Nations. And a former Wales wing has revealed he's been diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Matt Williams | Leinster eyeing La Rochelle Revenge, Ross Byrne's Importance
Matt Williams joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTB AM to preview Leinster's Champions Cup tie this 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, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
MNR | Munster's demise bad for Irish rugby, Leinster have too much for Ulster | Hayes & Thornley
Joe Molloy was joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. (01:00) Munster "bullied" by Sharks in South Africa. (19:00) Leinster too much for Ulster; Stockdale makes his case. (34:00) Wooden spoon beckons for Ireland. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: JVDF a Leicester doubt, Owens to Boks 'a goer', Welsh exodus gathers pace
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster - the last Irish team standing in Europe. We also hear from James Lowe and Stuart Lancaster. Rassie Erasmus gives the latest on Nigel Owens reportedly joining the Springboks coaching staff. And Wales are set to lose an impressive young centre for the World Cup.
Munster's leaky defense, Leinster last one standing | Cian Tracey
Cian Tracey joined Ger & Shane on OTB AM to reflect on a mixed weekend of rugby for the Irish Provinces. 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
Legacy issues, mistake to prioritise Sevens? | Alison Miller
Former Grand Slam winner Alison Miller jointed Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon on OTB AM to reflect of Ireland's hammering at the hands of France at the weekend in the Tik Tok Six Nations. 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
Leinster are through to the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Finals | Hear from Leo Cullen, Dan McFarland & Jack Conan
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, Ulster's Dan McFarland and player of the match Jack Conan spoke with Cathal Minogue after Leinster booked their place in the Champions Cup quarter finals with a 30-15 victory over Ulster in Dublin. Rugby w/ Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Euro team news, Snyman starts, Sevens disappointment
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of a massive weekend of Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup actions. We hear from all four provinces with Leo Cullen, Rory Sutherland, Duane Vermeulen, Graham Rowntree and Pete Wilkins all offering their thoughts. And it's been a disappointing day for the Ireland Sevens teams in Hong Kong.
Why Ireland seem undercooked, lack of organisation | Anna Caplice
Ex-Ireland & Harlequins player Anne Caplice joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Ireland's second Women's Six Nations game against France 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
Ronan O'Gara: The importance of 'not breaking first'
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Les Maritimes facing Gloucester in the Champions Cup last-16 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
Women's Six Nations Show: O'Brien is more than just a big boot | What Ireland can expect against France
Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller joined Richie McCormack to look ahead to Ireland against France in round two of the TikTok Women's Six Nations 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Felix Jones joins England coaching team | Ireland team to face France
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you the Ireland team to face France in the TikTok Women's Six Nations on Saturday. There's also news of a former Ireland international joining the England coaching team.
Rugby Daily: Ireland's Breen blow, Dupont is 6N king again, London Irish close to sale
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from the Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Six Nations showdown with France. The Six Nations team of the tournament, and player of the championship have been revealed. The All Blacks have suffered a huge World Cup injury blow. And the latest on London Irish's impending sale.
WNR: Heineken Champions Cup | “The IRFU can’t just bask in the glory of the men’s Grand Slam”
The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby ahead of this weekend's round of 16 games in the Heineken Champions Cup and Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland soundly beaten by Wales in the TikTok Women's Six Nations. (09:36) - Ireland's women's talent identification has been skewed towards 7s. Trying to play catch-up. (17:48) - Players in the Premiership are getting a better standard of rugby. (21:55) - What to expect from Ireland v France. (34:38) - Defeat for Munster ahead of their trip to South Africa. (40:57) - Munster's experience in Europe can be to their advantage. (46:13) - Has Leinster v Ulster captured the imagination?
The Red 78 Ep. 64 | Review of defeat to Glasgow | Look ahead to difficult test against the Sharks | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs pick through Munster's disappointing loss last weekend to the Glasgow Warriors & Look ahead to their European Champions Cup round of 16 tie against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Ireland's Top Five 6N Players, World Cup Prep: Derek McNamara
Derek McNamara from REACT Rugby joins Ger & Shane on OTB AM to bring the numbers the players who really excelled in this year's Six Nations. 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
Keith Wood: Is there already too much Rugby?
Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to discuss the current state of rugby, and looks ahead to the Champions Cup Round of 16 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
Rugby Daily: "Blunt review" into Wales defeat, Womens Sevens coach quits, Muldoon returns
On a busy Rugby Daily today, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations clash with France. We hear from Dorothy Wall and John McKee. There's been a dramatic shake-up to the Women's Sevens coaching staff. John Muldoon is returning to Connacht, we'll hear from Pete Wilkins on that front. There's big changes ahead for the Heineken Champions Cup, as we hear from EPCR chair Dominic McKay. And it's been a busy day at Leicester.
Rugby Daily: Sexton's Leinster career over? Hogg to retire
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Jonathan Sexton's season being ended by a groin injury. Stuart Hogg has confirmed he's joining Sexton in the retirement home post-World Cup. And a former England international is off to Super Rugby.
Alan Quinlan: Disastrous 6N Opener, Munster's URC Issues
Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan recapped the weekend's URC action & reviewed Ireland's Women's Six Nations defeat vs Wales. 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
Where did it go wrong? Alison Miller on the Ireland women's Six Nations loss to Wales
Alison Miller joins Joe Molloy to discuss Ireland's 31-5 loss to Wales in their opening game of the 2023 Six Nations. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Women's Six Nations preview, URC returns, O'Gara on Sexton milestone
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you a preview of this weekend's Women's Six Nations action as Ireland open their campaign away to Wales. There's also team news for the Irish provinces ahead of the weekend's URC games. And Ronan O'Gara reacts to Johnny Sexton's Six Nations points milestone.
How can U20 players break into Irish senior squad? Alan Quinlan
Alan Quinlan joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, looking ahead to what we might expect from the Women’s Six Nations, why tomorrow's Glasgow game is of the upmost importance to Munster and also what the current crop of U20s might do in order to break into the Irish senior set up. 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: Tea & chocolate while Sexton broke record
Ronan O’Gara joined Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon on OTBAM this morning, taking a look back on his reaction to Johnny Sexton breaking his record and whether he should continue to play post World Cup. He also looks at Paul O'Connell's strengths as a coach and Ireland's overall performance in the Six Nations. 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