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Alan Quinlan: What's wrong with Ulster, Owen Farrell tackle
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
Rugby Daily: Connacht recall internationals, ex-All Black joins England
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.
ROG & Quinny: Ireland's future 10's
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
Rugby Daily: Healy handed start, Roux steps down as SA CEO, Kolisi hails Lancaster
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.
Ben Healy to Scotland, Irish players abroad to watch
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
WNR | Healy's off to Scotland, Ireland's third #10, "appalling" Ulster and Snyman's rotten luck | Andy Dunne
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
Rugby Daily: Healy's Scotland move, Tom Farrell, and Tania Rosser on Women's Interpros
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.
Keith Wood: Sexton-Six Nations conundrum, Healy to Scotland?
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
The Red 78 Ep. 52 | Positive progressions, inter-provincial transfers & fortunate future fixtures | Quinlan & Briggs
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
Rugby Daily: Sexton 6N doubt, Snyman nearing return? Ireland's 6N opponents dropping like flies
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.
Sexton worry, Munster beat Ulster | Alan Quinlan
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
Alan Quinlan | Comparing Schmidt & Farrell eras, final interpros preview, is the URC getting... better?
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
OTB AM's Crystal Ball: Will Ireland peak to soon?
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
OTB AM Time Capsule: The Rugby moment of the Year
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
The Red 78 Ep. 51 | Are Munster on the right track? 'Incredibly good' Leinster | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
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
Rugby Daily: Munster & Leinster teams named, Feds involved in Traore case, Laporte to name successor
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.
Christmas Interpro Derbies preview, Top Moments of 2022
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
ROG meets Salt Bae?
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
Rugby Daily: Tracy retires, Doak at 10 for Ulster, Premiership debt hits worrying levels
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.
Review of the rugby year, what does 2023 have in store? | Brian O'Driscoll
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
Rugby Daily: Celtic Challenge confirmed, Eddie Jones speaks, Benetton react to racist incident
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.
Big Mack breakthrough, a miserable day in Edinburgh, a farewell to Friend
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
The Red 78 Ep. 50! | Playing on the edge & how to change the ref's perception | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
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
Rugby Daily: Furlong return? Thornbury knee woe, Russell takes a Bath
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.
MNR | Good (not great) Munster, 'limited sympathy' for Ulster & weakened Gloucester undermine Champions Cup | O'Connor & Hayes
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes to run through the weekend's Heineken Champions Cup action. (01:30) Leinster 57-0 Gloucester: 'A bad look for the competition.' (06:00) Should Ulster have done more to get their pitch playable? (29:00) Munster look good (not great) in Franklin's Gardens. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Ulster seek Aviva review, Borthwick lands England gig
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.
Alan Quinlan: Champions Cup, Ulster mess, Munster win
Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to react to Munster grinding out a 17-6 over Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens, plus the rest of the weekend's 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
Rugby Daily: Leinster and Connacht in action, Ulster and Munster team news
On today's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney takes a look ahead to Leinster and Connacht's matches in Europe tonight. There's also Munster and Ulster team news ahead of their respective outings this weekend.
Champions Cup Preview | Frozen pitches, second string teams, ROG- less La Rochelle | Cian Tracey
Johnny Ward wass joined live in studio by the Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent to discuss this weekend's European Champions & Challenge Cup action. Rugby w/ @VodafoneIreland | #teamofus
It’s All Relative with Susan Bradley: Rosie Foley
This week Susan is joined by Rosie Foley, sister of the late, great Anthony Foley for the latest episode of It’s All Relative. The anecdotes come thick and fast as Rosie talks about swimming the English channel, winning 39 caps for Ireland herself, and the tragic day when Anthony lost his life. Check out the first two seasons of It's All Relative with Susan Bradley on the GoLoud Player right now.
Alan Quinlan: will Irish fans support La Rochelle in RDS?
Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Michael on #OTBAM ahead of a busy weekend for the Irish provinces in Europe. 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: La Rochelle face Ulster, dream rugby penalty shootout
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Ger and Michael on #OTBAM as Les Maritimes face Ulster in Belfast (or maybe Dublin?) in the Heineken Champions Cup 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: Warwick banned, LNR call for Laporte to quit, Connacht & Leinster team news
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Andrew Warwick's punishment, and when he's likely to be available again. Connacht and Leinster have named their teams for tomorrow night's European games, and we hear from Leo Cullen. The LNR have joined the calls for Bernard Laporte to step down.
WNR: Andy Dunne on the role of fly-halves, is Lancaster the right fit for Racing? And Bernard Laporte in trouble | Andy Dunne and Gerry Thornley
Former Leinster fly-half Andy Dunne and Irish Times rugby writer Gerry Thornley joined Joe Molloy in studio for a bumper Wednesday Night Rugby. (02:00) RO'G's La Rochelle (05:00) Andy Dunne on the cultural difference between fly-halves (18:00) Ross Byrne game manager (23:00) Ulster defensive and attacking worries (29:00) Leinster (33:00) Were Racing poor, or Leinster good? (36:00) Pragmatic Toulouse (38:00) Dull Northampton (41:00) Laporte in trouble WNR with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: NZ seek Altrad talks, Ryan's a Chief + WRU contracts in the offing
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Bernard Laporte. New Zealand Rugby want urgent talks over their jersey sponsor. Ulster are battling to save Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup date with La Rochelle. And Jeremy Davidson has finally agreed terms to leave Brive.
The Red 78 Ep.49 | Toulouse too much, Saints on Sunday & Ridley's rebuttal | Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs
European fixtures are back and so are Niamh Briggs & Alan Quinlan with episode 49 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: Laporte sentenced, Warwick cited & Gatland speaks
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the details on a seismic day for French rugby - and for all the wrong reasons. We hear from Andy Friend and Oisin Dowling ahead of Connacht's Challenge Cup jaunt to Brive. Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since his reinstatement as Wales head coach. And there's more injury worries for Gregor Townsend with the Six Nations on the horizon.
Leinster's flying start, Leo Cullen's future: Cian Tracey
Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM for reaction to the Irish teams' performances in the opening round of European 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
MNR | Foggy Thomond, French wary of South African involvement, Leinster's amazing ruck speed, Ulster horror show | Fiona Hayes and Rúaidhrí O'Connor
Ex-Ireland international Fiona Hayes and Irish Independent rugby writer Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Joe Molloy on Monday Night Rugby to look back on a hectic opening weekend of Champions Cup rugby. (02:00) Munster trumped by Toulouse. (19:30) Ulster thrashed by Sale. (27:45) Leinster win in Le Havre. (40:00) Connacht beat Newcastle. (42:00) A look ahead to next week. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Rowntree reacts, D-day approaches for Laporte + Premiership restructure en route
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to all four of the provinces' European outings. D-day is approaching for French rugby chief Bernard Laporte. Plus a significant restructure is on the way for the English top flight.
Quinny: Toulouse leave Munster in a fog, Ulster struggle
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinny joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after a mixed weekend for the provinces in the opening round of European rugby competition. 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 13-18 Toulouse: Keith Wood has reasons for Munster to be happy | Champions Cup reaction
Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood live from Thomond Park to discuss Munster's 13-18 defeat to Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday afternoon. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Champions Cup team news, O'Gara on international coaching
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the team news ahead of the weekend's European action. We also hear from Ronan O'Gara on his international coaching ambitions.
It’s All Relative with Susan Bradley: Alex O’Brien
As we hear in this instalment of It's All Relative with Susan Bradley, the love for rugby runs deep in Alex O'Brien's family. It's a sport she excels at and her brother happens to be recently retired Irish rugby legend Sean O'Brien. Check out the first two seasons of It's All Relative with Susan Bradley on the GoLoud Player right now.
Quinny: Champions Cup preview, Healy red card overturned
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM ahead of the opening round of fixtures in the 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
Ronan O'Gara: Irish coaching ambitions, 10 week ban
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on the current vacancies in rugby and preview the Champions Cup, as Les Maritimes begin their title defence. 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: Added funding for women's rugby in Ireland, McFarland on Ulster's Champions Cup campaign
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you some of the details following the release of the Women's Rugby in Ireland report this morning. There's also news of Ulster's Champions Cup preparations, and the latest on the potential moves on the coaching front.
Brian O'Driscoll: Jones sacked, Gatland returns, Champions Cup and Scott Robertson to Leinster?!
Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's Adrian Barry to preview this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup action on Thursday's Off The Ball. (01:00) Eddie Jones, Warren Gatland and what it means for Ireland. (28:00) O'Gara sticks with La Rochelle; could Scott Robertson join Leinster? (32:00) The Heineken Champions Cup is back! Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
WNR | Champions Cup preview: How will the Irish fare? | Were England right to sack Eddie Jones?
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Debate: Were England right to get rid of Eddie Jones now? (13:00) Return of the Heineken Champions Cup! How will Irish provinces fare? Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Cian Healy's red card overturned, reaction to Eddie Jones' dismissal as England head coach
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you some of the reaction to Eddie Jones' dismissal as England head coach. There's also news of a boost for Cian Healy and Leinster ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup opener against Racing.