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The Red 78 Ep. 60 | A Tribute to Tom Tierney | RG Returns against a 'Munster-esque' Scarlets | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
It's been a difficult weekend for all involved in Munster Rugby with the passing of Tom Tierney, Quinny and Niamh pay tribute on this week's pod. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Brian O'Driscoll: Ireland need to be brave to win World Cup | Ringrose's new level | Unpredictable 10s
Ireland rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to chat about Ireland's win at a 'brilliant' Italy, Andy Farrell's options in midfield, and how hard it is to face unpredictable out-halves. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Ireland's win in Rome and how their mindset has evolved. (7:25) - Ireland need to be brave at the World Cup. (13:52) - Improving Italy. (24:01) - Facing unpredictable 10s. (39:14) - Assessing Scotland. France not impressing.
Rugby Daily: Women's 6N squad revealed, Women's Lions en route, Jelonch dad hits out
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland squad named ahead of the first Women's Six Nations test with Wales. A women's Lions team is soon to become a reality. Steve Borthwick explains his dropping of Marcus Smith. And the father of Anthony Jelonch lashes out at the France staff.
Sexton v Byrne: The stats with Derek McNamara
REACT Rugby's Derek McNamara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to explain the numbers behind Ireland's 34-20 victory over Italy 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
JAMES RYAN | Captaining Ireland, getting back from injury and learning from history
Ireland stand-in captain James Ryan joins Joe Molloy to discuss his role in Andy Farrell's attack, how his health is putting him in great form and the speech he gave to his teammates about the history of the Ireland rugby team. James Ryan, Irish Rugby International and ambassador for the ALDI Play Rugby Sticker campaign joins us today to talk about the national programme that’s encouraging primary schools across Ireland to enter the sticker competition for a chance to win a sports facility makeover worth €50,000. To date, more than 30 primary schools have shared €500,000 in ALDI funding through the ALDI Play Rugby sticker competition, with a further €100,000 set to be distributed this year. As well as that, you can also spend €25 at ALDI stores nationwide for a chance to win your weekly shop and tickets to highly anticipated Ireland v England match in the Aviva Stadium on 18th March. For more info, see aldi.ie/playrugby
MNR | Missing tackles | Competent Byrne | Wounded Scotland | Williams and Hayes
Former Leinster and Ulster coach, Matt Williams and Six Nations winner Fiona Hayes join OTB's Joe Molloy to look back at what has been a successful Six Nations championship so far for Ireland and discuss the red card drama in Paris between Scotland and France. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Bealham out, Furlong in? Leo's new contract, Capuozzo's 6N over
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you injury news and reaction from Ireland's win in Rome. We hear from Gregor Townsend on the task of facing Ireland on Sunday-week. Plus, the Six Nations is over for Ange Capuozzo and Anthony Jelonch.
Alan Quinlan: Aki's lack of playing time, Byrne's brilliance
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to discuss the weekend's Six Nations action and the passing of his former teammate Tom Tierney. 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
Alison Miller | Ireland keep on rolling, Byrne’s time in the spotlight, red cards in Paris
Ex-Connacht & Ireland international Alison Miller joins OTB’s Joe Molloy to look back on Ireland’s win over Italy in Rome and ask if it was the kind of stress test that Andy Farrell’s men needed in preparation for a Grand Slam push. They also looked at the action packed clash between Scotland and France in Paris. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
REACTION: 'It was a proper test match!' | Ireland's Grand Slam is still on!
After Ireland secured a bonus point victory over Italy in the Stadio Olimpico, Aisling O'Reilly brings you all of the reaction from key players, Ireland's head coach and stand-in captain, as well as Italy's head coach. [00:37.220] Ireland stand-in captain James Ryan [02:21.026] Ireland head coach Andy Farrell [03:30.183] Italy head coach Kieran Crowley [06:54.463] Ireland scrumhalf Craig Casey [09:03.320] Ireland utility forward Ryan Baird Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Updates from Rome ahead of Italy vs Ireland | Fiona Hayes pays tribute to Tom Tierney
Ger Gilroy was joined by OTB's Aisling O'Reilly live from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome with news out of the Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash with Italy. Ger was then joined on the phone by former Ireland international Fiona Hayes who spoke to us about the tragically departed Tom Tierney. A former Ireland international and Munster scrum-half, Tom memorably coached the Ireland women's team to Grand Slam success in 2015. As a player on that team, and now as a coach who has worked alongside Tierney, Fiona paid tribute to Tom after his most untimely passing. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Ringrose out, Tributes to Tierney, Blair to leave Edinburgh
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a late change to the Ireland team to play Italy. Irish rugby is rocked by the sudden death of Tom Tierney. France and Scotland name their teams for Sunday, and all is still not rosy in the Welsh garden.
Ronan O'Gara: Ross Byrne an invaluable asset
Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM ahead of Italy v Ireland 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
Alan Quinlan: Andy Farrell's selection headache, Unlucky Gavin Coombes
Adrian Barry & Colm Boohig were joined by Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan. 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 SIX NATIONS SHOW: First Six Nations starts for Byrne and Casey | Scotland don't fear France | Wood and Davitt
Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt and former Ireland captain Keith Wood joined Nathan Murphy to look ahead to the third round of games in the Six Nations this weekend. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Farrell on changes, Henderson to France? Gatland on Welsh peace accord
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland and Italy teams for Saturday's Six Nations date in Rome, and we hear from Andy Farrell. Warren Gatland makes sweeping changes for Wales, after peace breaks out in the principality. And could a senior Ireland international be off to France after the World Cup?
Carbery back to prove a point | James Tracy
Retired rugby player James Tracy talks to Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward in studio to preview Ireland v Italy and analyse the team expected to play. 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
Wednesday Night Rugby | James Ryan to captain Ireland vs Italy | O'Connor & Hayes
Joe Molloy was joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. They discussed the maturing James Ryan ahead of captaining Ireland against Italy in Rome, Wales and England going ahead this weekend and Connacht's appointment of Pete Wilkins. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Cap'n Ryan, Wales England ON, Prop extends Connacht stay
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on the Wales - England situation. We hear from stand-in captain James Ryan and Mack Hansen ahead of Saturday's trip to Rome in the Six Nations. And a Connacht stalwart has extended his stay at the Sportsground.
James Ryan No.1 tackler | Stats with Derek McNamara
Founder of React Rugby Derek McNamara talks to OTB’s Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon about the stats behind Ireland’s Six Nations performances so far and what they can expect from Italy 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
The Red 78 Ep. 59 | Details decisive, O'Mahony's meaning to Munster & the return of 'Andy Farrell, are you watching?' | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
It was another win for the Munstermen, but against a mentally weakened Ospreys. Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have all the analysis on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Rugby Daily: Connacht name head coach, Ross Byrne speaks out, Gatland on Wales crisis
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a head coach appointment at Connacht. We hear from Ross Byrne and Dan Sheehan ahead of Ireland's trip to Italy. Warren Gatland gives his side of the contract impasse in Wales, and his hopes for Saturday. A couple of big names miss out on England's visit to Cardiff. And a big name joins Stuart Lancaster at Racing.
Alison Miller: Will Italy spoil Ireland's Roman holiday?
Ex-Connacht & Ireland international Alison Miller joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland head to Rome this weekend for their Six Nations clash with Italy. 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 | Explained: Welsh Rugby in turmoil | How Ireland's perfect year might fall apart | Chris Jones
Joe Molloy was joined by BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones to discuss the ongoing issues dominating the Welsh Rugby landscape. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Carbery recall, O'Mahony extends, Davidson cast by Castres
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a refreshed Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations trip to Rome. Peter O'Mahony is the latest old stager to commit to club and country. And Jeremy Davidson has returned to coaching in France.
Alan Quinlan: Wales strike threat, Munster a good side
Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss the weekend's URC and looks ahead to the return of Six Nations 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
Rugby Daily: Connacht & Leinster name teams, Dragon Dixon speaks out
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Connacht and Leinster's respective outings in the URC. Dragons centre Jack Dixon speaks out on the uncertainty engulfing Welsh rugby. Alan Quinlan has his say on Munster's latest signing
World Cup squad | Keenan greatest fullback ever | Henshaw good enough for the Lions | Alan Quinlan
Alan Quinlan broke down the squad he would send to the Rugby World Cup on current form. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
Rugby Daily: Beirne's injury, potential Welsh strike, Munster and Ulster team news
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Irish defence coach Simon Easterby on Tadhg Beirne's ankle injury. We also bring you news of Irish scrum-half Kathryn Dane, who has revealed she suffered a brain haemorrhage at team training three months ago. And we have team news ahead of Munster and Ulster's matches in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow.
Ireland's Front Row depth chart | James Tracy
Ex-Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to give his take on Ireland's front row depth as the Men in Green stay on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam. 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 | Calling Ireland's landmark win, trouble with the sky-cam and no songs to sing | Dunne & Thornley
Joe Molloy was joined by former rugby professional Andrew Dunne and Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley on Wednesday Night Rugby! (01:00) Tickets, sky-cam & no songs to sing - thoughts from Saturday's game. (14:00) Ireland 32-19 France: How the game was won. (39:00) Hugo Keenan signs his first central contract. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Keenan deal, Atonio ban, Welsh strike, ROG escapes ban
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Hugo Keenan's contract extension. We get the latest on the potential for strike action among Welsh players. Uini Atonio has gotten off lightly from his tackle on Rob Herring. And Ronan O'Gara has escaped another ban in France.
Keith Wood: The best game I’ve ever seen Ireland play
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM to give his thoughts Ireland's 32-19 win over France in a Six Nations thriller. 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 returns, new Connacht coach 'imminent', Six Nations reaction
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Andy Friend says a new Connacht head coach is 'imminent', provinces prepare for return to URC action and Brian O'Driscoll reacts to Ireland's massive win over France.
BRIAN O'DRISCOLL: Ireland eye Grand Slam after France win | Ringrose has moved up a level
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to break down the second weekend of games in the Six Nations, including a first victory for Andy Farrell's side against France in four years. (0:00) - Visiting the Ireland camp last week. (09:02) - Absorbing contest between Ireland and France. (20:31) - The variety in the Irish attack and how they're hard to stop. (26:22) - Sexton's incredible rugby IQ. (33:00) - Which World Cup team should Ireland fear? (39:32) - Is Owen Farrell still the man for England? Could Ford come back in? 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Sexton-Byrne comparison, Stats with Derek McNamara
REACT Rugby's Derek McNamara joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to bring the full stats and main findings from Ireland's thrilling 32-19 win over France 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
The Red 78 Ep. 58 | Fearless against France, Murray makes his mark & Ospreys on the way!
It was a big weekend for Ireland, so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have a full breakdown of how our Munstermen fared, as well as all that's to come when The Ospreys arrive into Thomond on Friday night... Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
MNR | Ireland reach another level against France | "Scandalous" refereeing | Toland & O'Connor
Joe was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and former Munster and Leinster player Liam Toland on Monday Night Rugby. Following Ireland's 32-19 defeat of France on Saturday, the lads considered where both teams are headed with the World Cup in mind later this year. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Beirne's 6N future in doubt, Atonio cited, Snyman back next month?
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp after Saturday's win over France, and it's not good from Tadhg Beirne's perspective. Uini Atonio's been cited for his challenge on Rob Herring. There's more good noises from Munster regarding RG Snyman. And bad news for the English Championship leaders.
Alan Quinlan: Ireland best in the world? Emotional Sexton
Resident OTB AM rugby pundit Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward to discuss Ireland's 32-19 win over France 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
RONAN O'GARA: Ross Byrne is the future for Ireland after Johnny Sexton and Ringrose reaches another level
Ireland rugby legend Ronan O'Gara joins Joe Molloy to discuss Ireland's huge Six Nations victory over France, Ross Byrne as Ireland's new backup out-half and the ever-improving Garry Ringrose. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
FIONA HAYES: Emotional Sexton, surviving injuries and reasons to be cheerful
Six Nations winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joined OTB's Joe Molloy to look back on yesterday's big win over France. They discussed if this is the start of a glorious year, why the depth chart is so bountiful and Antonio's tackle. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
ANDY DUNNE: 'The best 40 minutes of international rugby I've ever seen at the Aviva'
Former Leinster and Connacht flyhalf Andy Dunne spoke with Stephen Doyle following Ireland's 32-19 victory over France in the #GuinnessSixNations to keep their hopes of a #GrandSlam alive. Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Murray 'good to go', Farrell/Smith axis broken
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest update on Conor Murray's involvement in Saturday's Six Nations test with France. We hear from John Fogarty on battling the heft of the French pack. Plus, Steve Borthwick explains breaking up the Farrell/Smith axis with England
A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby | Tribalism, violence and passion | PETER BILLS
Author of 'Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby' Peter Bills joined Ger Gilroy to discuss his book all about the history, passion, and vibrance of French rugby ahead of the World Cup at the end of this year. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan: How Ireland cope with being 'favourites'
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM for his final thoughts ahead of Ireland's massive game against France in the Six Nations 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
Rugby Daily: Sheehan out, Alun Wyn dropped, Worcester farce
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's meeting with France. There's major upheaval in the Wales camp following their defeat to Ireland. And the latest on the sorry situation at what were the Worcester Warriors.
THE SIX NATIONS SHOW: Ireland v France early title showdown | Sheehan ruled out | Wales wield axe
Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt and The Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor are with Nathan Murphy for The Six Nations Show. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Matt Williams: Ireland V France, don't mind the World Rankings
Matt Williams joins Shane & Aisling on #OTBAM as Ireland take on France in a seismic Six Nations showdown at the Aviva Stadium 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 from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
The Red 78 Ep.57 | Murray makes his move, Quinny's Cardiff memory lane & Munstermen in the 20's | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
We've no Munster action, but a lot of Ireland talk on all levels to discuss on this week's episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78