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Will O'Callaghan was joined by Andrew Dunne and Gerry Thornley for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ireland's Six Nations squad: Should we expect any surprises? (10:00) The sorry decline of Jacob Stockdale. (22:00) What's going on with Bundee Aki at Connacht? (29:00) Australia look to Eddie Jones for short-term relief. (41:00) Ben Healy's all ready to go for Scotland. (46:00) Heineken Champions Cup preview. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, there's more positive news regarding RG Snyman at Munster. Another Connacht player has committed their future to the province. The Ireland u20 and France Six Nations squads have been revealed.

Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM for his thoughts on Eddie Jones back as the Wallabies head coach, while Andy Farrell puts the finishing touches on his Ireland Six Nations squad. Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow

We're changing things up slightly this week and getting some thoughts from the most important piece of the Munster family - the fans! MRSC member Ray O'Brien joins Quinny and Niamh to give us a view from the stands and then dive into what was an excellent weekend for both Munster senior sides. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

BBC Sport journalist Tom English joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss what prospects face Munster's Ben Healy who was named in the Scotland squad on Tuesday, and who will join Edinburgh at the end of the season. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Will O'Callaghan was joined by neurosurgeon Dr. Philip O'Halloran to discuss his pioneering work on the effectiveness of rugby headgear In reducing brain injuries. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On a bumper Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Gregor Townsend's verdict on his new Scotland call-up, Ben Healy. Wales have a new captain for the Six Nations, while France players continue to drop like flies. Connacht provide an update on Bundee Aki's future, as they tie down another senior player. Ulster will have a new Chief back-rower next season. And Jared Payne is plotting the Heineken Champions Cup downfall of his former side.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and the background to - Eddie Jones' appointment as Australia head coach. Connacht announce one contract extension, but could a senior player be heading out? Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad. Plus, the IRFU release the findings of a survey regarding mid-match drinks during international matches at the Aviva.

Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Eddie Jones is back! Have Australia made the right call? (11:00) Munster's faith in youth is being rewarded. (28:00) Brilliant Leinster and the battle against complacency. (35:00) What's going on with Bundee Aki? (40:00) Ulster's ongoing misery. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

It was a good weekend for all the provinces bar Ulster and Alan Quinlan was in the #OTBAM studio to look back at the action. Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow

Ronan O'Gara joined Kerry coach Mike Quirke on Ep. 7 of his coaching podcast - just search for The Mike Quirke Podcast to find the other episodes. From Munster to France, to New Zealand and back now as coach of LaRochelle, O’Gara talks with great honestly and openness about his experiences and lessons learned from the many different professional coaching environments he’s been a part of. (3.30) – A confidence player (11.11) – Good people make better players (17.00) – Consistent buy-in (24.24) – The importance of fun (35.07) – Developing personal relationships Similar to season 1, I've set up this podcast with a dual purpose in mind, firstly to provide some thoughtful debate for coaches, but I've also linked up with Recovery Haven in Tralee, who provide free cancer support services for the people of Kerry and beyond. If you found some value in the podcast, it would be great if you could donate any amount, no matter how small to Recovery Haven through the link here: https://bit.ly/3tfsxWw If you enjoyed this episode, click on the like button, share, leave a review and follow the podcast. My thanks also to PST Sport for their support with this project. Go to pstsport.com for world class delivery of all your artificial grass pitch needs. Thanks for listening.

Aisling O'Reilly caught up with Munster head coach Graham Rowntree as well as European debutant Roman Salanoa after their narrow 27-23 victory over Northampton Saints in Thomond Park. She also caught up with the Saints' Director of Rugby Phil Dowson and captain Lewis Ludlam as Munster moved into their top four of their Heineken Champions Cup group. Rugby on Off The Ball, brought to you by Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Former Leinster and Connacht outhalf Andy Dunne joined Dave McIntyre following their commentary duties to dissect just how good this Leinster side is after they romped home to a 49-14 victory over a fully-loaded Gloucester side. Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you all of the team news ahead of this weekend's European action and the Women's Interprovincial Championship encounters. Where's Conor Murray? That's the main takeaway from Munster's selection to face Northampton. Cian Healy will reach a significant landmark at Kingsholm. Ian Madigan is back from injury as Ulster seek an upset win away to La Rochelle. And Mack Hansen has a change of scenery in Connacht's Challenge Cup meeting with Brive.

La Rochelle head coach and Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara joined OTBAM this morning to talk about his media policies, whether or not he tried to persuade Brian O'Driscoll to join Munster back in the day and look back over his side's win over Toulouse. 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 Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another doping scandal at schools level in South Africa. The Six Nations is to get the 'Drive To Survive' treatment. Warren Gatland has replenished his Wales backroom staff.

Former Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball. (0:00-13:39) - Owen Farrell's suspension, changes in how high tackles are being punished. (13:39-18:06) - Giving references for teammates at disciplinary hearings. (18:06-22:35) - Beyond a World Cup quarter-final would be a bonus for England. (22:35-33:35) - Heineken Champions Cup preview. (33:35-36:38) - Ben Healy's move to Edinburgh. (36:38-end) - ROG tried to get me to sign for Munster in '06. 🏉 on OTB with Vodafone | #Team OfUs

The BBC's Chris Jones joined OTB AM to talk through Owen Farrell's latest citation for tackling. 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 Irish rugby legends Keith Wood and Gordon D'Arcy for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Owen Farrell, 'tackle school' and rugby bans. (17:00) Munster open up to the media. (23:00) Players hoping to break in Andy Farrell's Ireland plans. (37:00) HCC preview: Gloucester-Leinster; Munster-Northampton; La Rochelle-Ulster Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack breaks down that Owen Farrell ban. Fabien Galthié's made a decision on his France future at last, but there's further injury news for him ahead of the Six Nations.

Former Ireland international Alison Miller was on OTB AM giving her picks for Ireland's Six Nation's backline. 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 and Niamh Briggs have all the latest from the world of Munster Rugby on episode 53 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

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on those Malcolm Marx links to Munster. There's bad news upon bad news for Ulster. We hear from Jenny Murphy ahead of Leinster's Women's Interprovincial Championship meeting with Munster. Plus England, Wales and Italy suffer injury blows ahead of the Six Nations.

Joe Molloy was joined on Monday Night Rugby by Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O'Connor and former Ireland international, and current Munster coach Fiona Hayes. (00:00-07:30) Munster crush Lions (07:30-21:00) Rowntree v Kimmage, Rugby's concussion problem, Munster's media relationship (21:00-23:00) Connacht sink Sharks (23:00-32:00) Leinster home and hosed, Ross Byrne for Ireland, Furlong is crucial to Ireland (32:00-38:00) Ulster problems, 'confidence is shot' (38:00-45:00) Owen Farrell tackle, speeding the game up, 'length of time in the stadium is crazy' (45:00-53:00) Women's inter-pros, 'great advertisement for women's rugby' Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, there's heartening news regarding Jonathan Sexton and the Six Nations. Owen Farrell's Six Nations could be delayed, however. Dave Rennie has his say on the Eddie Jones links to Australia. Plus, a bizarre story involving Faf de Klerk. Or not.

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to review another weekend of rugby as the final rounds of the pool stages in Europe draw 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

On Friday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack has a geansaí-load of team news ahead of Saturday's URC fixtures, and we hear from Pete Wilkins and Jack Conan. A former All Black has joined England's coaching staff. And Bernard Laporte has hand-picked his replacement for FFR president.

Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon of OTB AM were joined by Munster and Ireland legends, Ronan O’Gara and 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

In your Thursday Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Munster team to face the Emirates Lions. There's details of Jurie Roux's resignation from SA Rugby. Cheslin Kolbe is sticking with Toulon. And a Challenge Cup fixture next month will make history.

Following the news of Ben Healy moving to Scotland, Cameron Hill takes us through the Irish player plying their trade abroad. 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 former Leinster, Connacht and Harlequins player Andy Dunne to on Wednesday Night Rugby. (02:00) Munster's Ben Healy is on his way to Edinburgh (and the Scotland NT?) (16:00) With Carbery at #10, who will be Ireland's Six Nations back-up? (25:00) Jack Carty underwhelms as Leinster outdo "workman-like" Connacht. (34:00) 'Terrible, appalling, soft': Ulster have serious issues to address. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of - and reaction to - Ben Healy's move to Edinburgh. We hear from Tom Farrell ahead of Connacht's make or break date with the Cell C Sharks. Plus, Tania Rosser on Irish women's rugby's big anniversary.

Ex-Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to consider Ireland's dilemma over playing Sexton during the Six Nations, or giving the green 10 shirt to one of the other outhalf options. 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

Quinny and Niamh are back for the first pod of the New Year! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On the first Rugby Daily of 2023 there is bad new regarding Jonathan Sexton's face. There's a positive update from Munster regarding RG Snyman. Siya Kolisi and Stuart Lancaster will be working together in Paris. And lots of Ireland's Six Nations opponents are picking up untimely injuries.

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane to react to the final interpro derbies of the URC regular 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

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Mick McCarthy for a preview of the final interpros of the URC regular season, as Munster travel to Ulster while Leinster host Connacht on New Year's Day. With Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Welcome to the OTB AM Crystal Ball where Shane, Nathan, Ger and Adrian attempt to look into the future and predict who will be the big winners in 2023. The full episode which is available now over in the OTB AM podcast feed, here's a taste for you...will Ireland win the 6 Nations and peak to soon ahead of the World Cup or will we finally get past that quarter final stage... 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

Welcome to the OTB AM Time Capsule, This is where team OTB put the stand out moment into the "Time Capsule" you can get the full episode over in the OTB AM podcast feed. Cameron Hill putting forward his rugby moment of 2022.... 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

It's episode 51 to close out 2022. As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from a festive clash with Leinster on St. Stephen's Day. (00:00-02:00) Quinny on dealing with being spotted in the crowd. (02:00-05:00) Fans on the pod? (05:00-07:30) Leinster 'different gravy'. (07:30-13:00) What do the fans think? (13:00-19:00) Half-back pressure. (19:00-22:00) Munster work-rate. (22:00-28:00) Crucial refereeing decisions. (28:00-30:00) Star of the week. (30:00-35:00) Ravenhill New Year's test. (35:00-38:00) Will Munster have a better 2023? Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Munster and Leinster teams that will line out on Stephen's Day at Thomond Park. Federal Prosecutors have gotten involved in the Cherif Traore racism case. And Bernard Laporte has set the date for his naming of his successor.

OTB AM regular Alan Quinlan joined Friday's show for the final time in 2022 to preview all the rugby action over Christmas and New Year. Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow

Ronan O'Gara joined OTBAM for a final time before Christmas to recount the time he nearly met Salt Bae and talk about his Christmas traditions. Catch OTB's sports 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 yours. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette. | #EffortlessFlow

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of, and reaction to, James Tracy's sudden retirement. Connacht and Ulster have named their teams for tomorrow night's URC derby, with sweeping changes for the hosts. URC organisers want answers regarding the racist incident involving Cherif Traore at Benetton. Two Premiership clubs are at risk of following Worcester and Wasps to the wall. And World Rugby has announce rule changes to speed up the game.

Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy for a look back on 2022, and a look ahead to 2023. (02:00) Playing during the holiday season. (06:45) Competitiveness of the Champions Cup. (11:00) Leinster review of the year. (17:00) Munster's expectation levels. (23:00) Curious case of Ulster. (27:45) Connacht's 'Friend' set to depart. (30:30) Ireland's year in review. (35:30) A look ahead to next year on the international front. (40:00) Borthwick to England. (44:00) Worried about Wales? (46:00) The state of the English Premiership. (49:00) Irish women's rugby. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the inaugural Celtic Challenge Tournament. Eddie Jones speaks for the first time following his England sacking. Joe McCarthy on his ascent through 2022. And Benetton speak out following a racist incident involving one of their own players.

Cameron Hill has finally gotten his way and joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to do justice to a long-neglected topic on the show: Connacht rugby. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30 am 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 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

We've made it to EPISODE 50! As ever, Quinny & Niamh have all the breakdown from an exciting weekend of European action! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from all four provinces ahead of the weekend's interpros. We hear from both Pete Wilkins and Stuart Lancaster. Finn Russell has confirmed his next destination. Bernard Laporte has shown some cop-on. And Wayne Barnes has announced the formation of a new support network for elite referees.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Ulster's response to Saturday's game with La Rochelle being moved to the Aviva. We hear from new England head coach Steve Borthwick. And the France women's head coach is gone after just 8 months in the job.