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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
WOMEN'S SIX NATIONS SHOW: Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes look ahead to Wales v Ireland
Grand Slam winners Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly on The Women's Six Nations Show ahead of the opening weekend of the Championship where Ireland travel to Wales. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: 18-year old Ireland debutant, Cordero for Connacht, Watson to Castres?
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with Wales, which includes a surprising debut in the front row. Connacht have snapped up Argentina livewire Santiago Cordero, we hear from him on his move to Galway. Leo Cullen speaks as Leinster prepare to face the Stormers and their Springboks. And is Anthony Watson joining the English exodus to France?
Laid back Farrell, Sexton's leadership and building on success | Saturday Panel Segment
We’re going to bring you a special sneak peek of last weekend Saturday Panel which was brought to you by Carryout. Grand slam winner Devin Toner, Six Nations Champion Katie Fitzhenry and rugby analyst Brent Pope joined Johnny Ward to discuss the impact Andy Farrell has had since taking over the Ireland job from Joe Schmidt, why it’s so important that he surrounds himself with the right people and why he has the perfect on field lieutenant in Johnny Sexton. You can get the full chat on the OTB Daily or Saturday Panel feeds. It’s all with thanks to Carryout, Ireland largest independent off licence with over 100 stores nationwide and voted Ireland's number one off licence in 2022, now delivering nationwide visit Carryout.ie for more
HUGO KEENAN: Grand Slam celebrations, Steward's rescinded red & blooming late in rugby
Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Hugo Keenan on Thursday's Off The Ball! In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
A new Six Nations era for the Irish XVs: Ex-captain Ciara Griffin
Former Ireland captain Ciara Griffin was on OTB AM talking about the Six Nations which kicks off this weekend with Ireland facing 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
Joe Schmidt vs. Andy Farrell | OTB AM debates the better coach
OTB AM discussed the impact that Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell had on the Irish team and whether history is being rewritten with Farrell's recent success. 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 | Ireland's World Cup credentials, Steward's red was wrong, how Lions snub served Sexton & Ireland's remarkable depth | Keith Wood
Will O'Callaghan was joined by Keith Wood to reflect on a momentous weekend for Irish rugby on Wednesday Night Rugby. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Steward red downgraded, Nic a Bháird on 7's absentees
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Freddie Steward's disciplinary hearing regarding that red card against Ireland. We hear from Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and Meabh Deeley ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener with Wales. Two more Leinster stars are extending their stays. And two Springboks props are on the move.
The Red 78 Ep. 63 | Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou talks players adapting to new coaching style, progress being made after a tough start, & the business end of the season.
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are joined this week by Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou to talk about his enjoyable first few months on Graham Rowntree's coaching ticket, Munster's good run of form, and the team's important upcoming fixtures.
Enda McNulty: Inside the Irish rugby camp, All-Ireland highs and lows
Former Armagh footballer & performance psychologist Enda McNulty joins Ger & Johnny on OTB AM this morning to talk about the 2003 All-Ireland final and his encounter with a young St. Mary's outhalf named Jonathan Sexton... 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: 6N Team of the Tournament, Bealham at Tighthead
Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent joins Ger & Johnny on OTB AM this morning with his Six Nations Team of the 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
A Slight Tangent... | Irish fans priced out of sport, Johnny Sexton: Ireland's greatest?, Joe for the Late, Late Show!
Joe Molloy was rejoined by Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Arthur James O'Dea for another edition of A Slight Tangent on Off The Ball. (01:00) Joe for the Late Late Show! (06:00) Why Irish people love Andy Farrell so much. (10:00) Johnny Sexton: Portrait of an Irish legend. (25:00) Is Formula 1 all a cod? (32:00) Horse racing and hypocrisy. (37:00) Irish fans are being priced out of sport - it isn't fair.
Rugby Daily: Briggs' no to 7s stars, Robertson is new All Blacks coach, Connacht's Bealham hopes
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the start of the Women's Six Nations. We hear from Maeve Óg O'Leary and Niamh Briggs. Scott Robertson speaks after being named the next All Blacks head coach. Connacht have given an update on the fitness of Finlay Bealham, as another western stalwart extends their stay. And Ospreys suffer a double blow with a Champions Cup knockout on the horizon.
BRIAN O’DRISCOLL: 'At no point did I feel as if we weren't going to win' | Best Irish team ever?
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to reflect on Ireland's win against England and their Grand Slam success. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Lovely family moments for the Irish players after landing the Grand Slam. Credit for the England defence. (08:00) - “At no point did I feel that we weren’t going to win.” Ireland were drawn into an arm-wrestle with Englan’s kick-chase game. (17:00) - Sexton knew how to keep the team moving forward. It was a comprehensive Grand Slam. Ireland’s tries conceded record shows their strength in defence. (23:00) - Was Freddie Steward’s red card warranted? (30:00) - Saturday felt as much about Johnny Sexton as it was about Ireland. His leadership has had a big impact on the teams he’s played for. (40:00) - I wouldn’t discount Mack Hansen from winning player of the tournament. Andrew Porter has a remarkable work-rate. Sheehan’s great play in the loose. Teams have time to work out Ireland before the World Cup. New Zealand and South Africa always deliver at World Cup. (50:00) - Farrell to coach the Lions in ‘25? Is Paul O’Connell a future Ireland head-coach? Is this the best Irish team ever?
Performance Rankings | Sexton brilliance | Farrell leadership
Following Ireland's third ever Grand Slam at the weekend, Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon for a special Performance Rankings. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow Catch Off The Ball’s breakfast show LIVE on 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 your podcasts. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Ugo Monye: England's long-term issues, Trust in Borthwick
Former England international Ugo Monye joined Ger Gilroy and Adrian Barry on OTB AM to reflect on England's poor Six Nations and look at where the squad can go from here. Catch Off The Ball’s breakfast show LIVE on 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 your podcasts. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow
Matt Williams: Best prepared Ireland for World Cup, Scary France
Former Scotland coach Matt Williams was on OTB AM to talk about Ireland's Grand Slam win and examined the dominance of Leinster in the 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
Kenny Cunningham's favourite Irish rugby players and post try music | The Newsround
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by Mick McCarthy, Richie McCormack and former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham for Monday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
MNR | Ireland's greatest Grand Slam | Andy Dunne & Gerry Thornley
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and former Leinster, Connacht and Harlequins player Andy Dunne for this week's Monday Night Rugby. Following Ireland's 29-16 defeat of England to secure Grand Slam success on Saturday evening, the lads explored what to make of Ireland's Six Nations and what it will tell us about this team going forward. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Ireland trio for 6N POTY, Sexton injury update, Foster on All Blacks exodus
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's Grand Slam success at the weekend. We hear from Mack Hansen after he was nominated for Six Nations Player of the Championship. There's an update on Freddie Steward's red card, bad news from Leinster regarding injuries, but a more pleasant tone from Munster. And Ian Foster has hinted that Joe Schmidt could follow him out of the All Blacks coaching staff.
James Tracy: Dan Sheehan's Brilliance, Scrum Breakdown
James Tracy joined OTB AM to assess Ireland's Grand Slam triumph 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
Ireland depth | Sexton: ultimate competitor | Alison Miller
Former Irish rugby player Alison Miller joined Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to analyse Ireland's win vs. England over the weekend. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland clinch the Grand Slam, the importance of family, transformation under Farrell | Andy Dunne
Aisling O'Reilly spoke to Andy Dunne after Ireland's 29-16 win over England. @vodafoneie | #TeamOfUs
Reaction to Steward's red card, turnaround to the World Cup, England's plan going forward | Steve Borthwick & Owen Farrell
OTB's Aisling O'Reilly was on hand at the press conference post Ireland vs England yesterday, gaging the opinions of Steve Borthwick and Owen Farrell. With Vodafone Ireland #teamOfUs
“It’s the stuff of dreams” | Grand Slam champions Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton | Ireland presser
OTB's Aisling O'Reilly attended the post match press conference where she asked Ireland's Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton about their Grand Slam triumph. @vodafoneie #teamofus
REACTION: Ireland beat England and claim the Grand Slam in Dublin
Rugby pundit Brent Pope and Grand Slam winner Grace Davitt joined Johnny Ward immediately after the final whistle as Ireland captured their fourth Grand Slam title and first under Andy Farrell.
‘This is about taking a step forward’ | Returning as captain | Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell spoke to the press ahead of England's clash against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Grand Slam in sight, Johnny Sexton & Johnny Wilkinson comparisons, Mike Catt
Ahead of Ireland's Grand Slam decider with England, Ireland's Assistant Coach, Mike Catt spoke to the press. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
'It would be the most impressive Six Nations win ever' | Chris Jones on Ireland's chance at history
Will O'Callaghan was joined by BBC Rugby journalist Chris Jones on Friday's Off The Ball to share the English perspective of Saturday's Six Nations finale with us. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan: Home Grand Slam on the horizon
Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Shane on OTB AM to look ahead to a big Paddy's weekend as Irish hopes of a home Grand Slam edges closer. 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
'Ireland are in a different stratosphere' | Gibson-Park Returns
Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and former Ireland international Grace Davitt on The 6 Nations Show. Rugby on OTB with thanks to @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
Embracing the favourites tag | Andy Farrell's Press Conference
Andy Farrell speaks to the gathered media ahead of Ireland's potential Grand Slam-winning game at home against England. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Gibson-Park returns for Slam decider, Healy for Scotland debut, Robertson on All Blacks links
On a bumper edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for the final round of Six Nations matches. We hear from Andy Farrell as Ireland chase the perfect performance rather than a trophy against England. Warren Gatland says Wales' game away to France is the last Six Nations hurrah for a bunch of his players. And Scott Robertson speaks on his links to the All Blacks job.
Ian Keatley: Leaving Connacht for Munster, picking up GAA
On this morning's OTB AM, Dara Smith-Naughton was joined by Ian Keatley to look ahead to Ireland v England 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
Fiona Hayes: Sexton's record breaking weekend
Former Ireland and Munster rugby player Fiona Hayes joined OTB AM to talk about how Andy Farrell's side might line up vs. England 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
WNR: 'Ireland will just have too much for them!' | Do England stand a chance against Ireland?
The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley and former Leinster and Connacht outhalf Andy Dunne joined Joe Molloy to discuss the prospect of an Irish Grand Slam against England on St Patrick's Day weekend. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: O'Mahony's high Sexton praise, Munster plans, Scotland's 2 Tuipulotus?
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's make-or-break date with England. Jonathan Sexton talks about his final ever Six Nations outing, and Peter O'Mahony has high praise for his captain. Munster announce plans for a new Centre of Excellence in Limerick. And could Scotland double their number of Tuipulotus?
Keith Wood & Matt Dawson: Confident Ireland will beat England
Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood & 2003 World Cup winner Matt Dawson join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side gear up for a Grand Slam decider in Dublin on Saturday evening. 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 O'DRISCOLL: Chasing a Grand Slam against England | Ireland have the best defence in the world | Don't sanitise Mack Hansen
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to analyse Ireland's win over Scotland in the Six Nations and to look ahead to Saturday's tilt at a Grand Slam against England. 🏉 with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs (0:00) - Mack Hansen’s comments about England, why he was top-class against Scotland. (07:00) - Ireland dealing with injuries during the game at Murrayfield. Ireland have the best defence in the world right now. (12:00) - Ireland team has different gears and are able to roll with the punches. Fast ruck ball is helping to wear the opposition down. The template has come from the Leinster model. (22:00) - Duhan van der Merwe needed to make the offload to Finn Russell. I’d have wanted more from Hogg on the Hansen try. (37:40) - Ireland staying calm despite the injuries, England’s soul searching after being hammered by France. (44:44) - England have to stick with Marcus Smith.