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WNR | Rugby's existential threats: brain injuries, economics & participation | Wood & RUD
Joe Molloy is joined by Keith Wood and Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (2:10) Rugby facing a number of existential threats. (24:00) Trialed law changes seek to improve rugby as a spectacle. (29:00) Is Munster's slow start just rustiness, or something more serious? Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Report: higher dementia risk for test rugby players | OTB AM
Ger and Shane react to the report and tests done on Scottish rugby players, that repeated head impacts are linked to illness such as MND and dementia later in life. 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.39 | A win at last, coming Connacht & Quinny's Gold Star of the Week!
Munster have finally got their first win of the URC season and who better to break it down than Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
S21 Ep 1Rugby Daily: Captain Cian v the Pumas, Friend and Prendergast speak, and Galthié to Japan?
On today's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news ahead of Emerging Ireland's latest outing in South Africa. We hear from both Andy Friend and Mike Prendergast ahead of Friday's interpro at the Sportsground, with some interesting comments from the former on the current state of the game. And how about some juicy rumours from France?
S20 Ep 4Sheehan vs Kelleher, front-row depth chart | Mike Sherry
Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM this morning to assess Ireland's front row options with less than a year out until the Rugby World Cup in France. 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
S20 Ep 3MNR | Can new laws save rugby from itself? | URC round-up | Awesome impact of Jason Jenkins
Joe Molloy is joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and former Munster and Leinster player Liam Toland on this week's Monday Night Rugby. (00:30) Connacht's slow start continues. (10:00) Munster's season so far: 'poor results and poor performances.' (20:00) Will trial of new laws fix rugby's timing issue? (28:00) Leinster show Ulster respect - but remain best by a distance. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
S20 Ep 2Rugby Daily: Stockdale & JGP injury woes
There's bad news for both Ulster and Leinster on the injury front, with two internationals still out a month away from the autumn series. Quinny gives us his early verdicts on Connacht and Leinster ahead of their inter-pro meeting. And there's news from France regarding Finn Russell, and Les Bleus' coaching staff...
S20 Ep 1Leinster win rain-soaked Belfast derby, Stormers punish sloppy Connacht
Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Johnny on #OTBAM as Leinster beat Ulster in the first Interpro of the season, while Connacht are still winless as they host Munster this weekend. 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
Concussion legal cases, John Cooney for Scotland | Alan Quinlan
Alan Quinlan joined Adrian to discuss the news of former Irish rugby players taking concussion cases to court. He also looked ahead to the weekend's URC 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
Brian O'Driscoll: Munster expectations, Lancaster's legacy, Ulster on the up & sympathy for Aki
Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to talk rugby. (00:35) 'What the hell happened with the dog, Brian?!' (09:00) Expectations vs reality: Where are Munster now? (25:00) Stuart Lancaster's Leinster legacy - who can replace him? (37:20) 'Ulster fans should be excited, but they've been here before.' (44:00) Sympathy for Bundee Aki. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Keith Wood: Munster changes, extraordinary Leo Cullen
Munster and Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to reflect on Munster's difficult start to the season, what next for Leo Cullen after Lancaster's impending departure, and much more. 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 | All Blacks win again, toxic Springbok style, worrying Munster, Lancaster's replacement | Matt Williams
Former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams joins Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby. (00:43) 'In crisis' New Zealand win the Rugby Championship. (08:00) Ireland's chances against South Africa and Australia in November. (17:18) Worcester go into administration. (24:00) Round-up of weekend two of the URC. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
YHtBT: Timmy McCarthy - ROG's greatest day for Munster
Timmy McCarthy joined Ger & Shane for the latest installment for 'You Had To Be There' where he discussed Ronan O'Gara's performance against Leinster in 2006. You can hear the full episode in the Off The Ball Daily podcast feed now.
The Red 78 Ep.38 | Munster's misery, Rowntree rants & undercooked physicality? | Quinlan & Briggs
After a dreadful week for the southern province, Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are breaking down all the reasons, excuses and silver linings. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
Explained: The financial crisis at Worcester | BBC's Chris Jones
BBC rugby broadcaster Chris Jones joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give insight into the financial woes of Worcester and Wasps, and what it may mean for other Premiership clubs. 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 misery, Aki lets himself down, Lancaster's replacement | O'Connor & Hayes
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (00:43) 'Unacceptable' Munster defeat against the Dragons. (23:00) 'Bundee Aki let himself down, let his teammates and let his coach down.' (30:40) Ulster: The second-best province in Ireland. (35:48) Who should replace Stuart Lancaster at Leinster? Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Alan Quinlan: defeat for Munster, Aki sees red
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as a sorry performance from the Men in Red gifted Dragons their first home win in 18 months 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
Alan Quinlan: Lancaster Racing rumours, Sexton as coach
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Kathleen on #OTBAM as speculation continues around whether Stuart Lancaster is stepping away from the Leinster backroom staff. 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 system allows me to express myself more' | Emerging Ireland & World Cup ambitions | Shane Daly
Munster and Emerging Ireland back Shane Daly joined Nathan Murphy to look ahead to the tour to South Africa next week, and how his Munster side is adapting to the new coaching ticket. Ireland’s leading multi-mobility app FREE NOW is partnering with Munster Rugby as its Official Mobility Partner until 2025. The new partnership will bring FREE NOW and Munster Rugby together for the 2022-23 season and over the next three years. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
WNR | Stuart Lancaster to leave Leinster | Emerging Ireland tour | Andy Dunne
Joe Molloy was joined by the former Leinster, Harlequins and Connacht rugby player Andrew Dunne on Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:44) If Stuart Lancaster leaves Leinster as reported, what should Leinster do next? (10:50) The reality of playing Ireland 'A's rugby. (18:40) Is the Emerging Ireland tour a vehicle for Ciarán Frawley's progression? Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
The Red 78 Ep.37 | A happy losing bonus | Emerging Ireland exodus | Quinlan & Briggs
Munster's season is officially underway and so Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are in their element on this week's Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
From Leinster prospect to early retirement | Conor O'Brien
Former Leinster player, Conor O'Brien joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss his time in the Leinster academy and his early retirement due t injury. 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 try to forget van Graan, lax Leinster almost exposed & the URC's battle for relevance | Wood & RUD
Joe Molloy was joined by the former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Irish Independent journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (02:38) Are Ulster the second-best provincial team in Ireland?; Connacht unimpressive. (15:03) Munster start slow as they try to forget Johan van Graan. (20:28) Lax Leinster almost come undone in Italy. (23:48) Is the URC fighting a losing battle in bid to win attention from fans? (32:33) A tribute to the 'amazing' Eddie Butler. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Quinny | International vs URC, Munster's frustration
Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Johnny in studio to look back at the opening weekend of the URC. 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
SATURDAY PANEL - Magic of your debut and URC preview | Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, Gavin Duffy
Making a provincial or international debut is unquestionably one of the biggest moments in any rugby players' career - we discussed the magic of making your bow on The Saturday Panel. We also took a look ahead to the URC campaign and analysed where each of the Irish provinces is at. John Duggan was joined by former Ireland internationals and provincial stars Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, and Gavin Duffy. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
RIP Eddie Butler | Archive interview with legendary broadcaster on OTB AM
With the tragic and sudden news of Eddie Butler passing away on Thursday, listen back to the legendary broadcaster’s interview with Eoin Sheahan from February of this year.
Quinny: Emerging Ireland, Munster under Prendergast, Eddie Butler tribute
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Aisling on #OTBAM as the URC kicks off 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: La Rochelle transition, Munster building
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Aisling to make his seasonal bow on #OTBAM as Les Maritimes enjoy a strong start to their 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
YHTBT: Murray in Chicago, Itoje's greatness
In episode 7 of 'You Had To Be There' Ruaidhri O'Connor pick's the 5 top performance's that stuck out in his life. (02:50) – Georgie Kinkladze - Man City v Southampton 1996 (10:10) – Rob Kearney - Lions 2009 (16:20) – Paul O'Connell - Ireland v Wales 2015 (22:40) – Conor Murray - Ireland v NZ, Chicago 2016 (30:20) – Maro Itoje - Lions 2017 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 | Is Frawley the next Sexton? | World Cup hopefuls | How will Rowntree's Munster play? | RUD & Toland
Will O'Callaghan was joined by former Leinster and Munster player Liam Toland and journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor for Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
World Cup cycle starts now, URC Build-up | Cian Tracey
Cian Tracey previews the four provinces ahead of the start of the new URC season. Timestamps below: (06:20) – Connacht (15:20) – Ulster (26:30) – Munster (39:10) – 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
The Red 78 Ep.36 | Munster's realistic targets, coaches changes & Cardiff calling | Quinlan & Briggs
The new rugby season is almost upon us, so once again Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan are back with The Red 78 to fulfil all your Munster analysis and preview needs! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
ALAN QUINLAN | Best he ever played against XV
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Aisling on #OTBAM to pick an XV of the best players he ever faced during his playing days. 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
S19 Ep 5'It's exciting to see who will be the next Hugo Keenan' | Ireland's World Cup journey | BILLY DARDIS
Ireland Men’s Rugby Sevens captain Billy Dardis joined Will O'Callaghan ahead of the World Cup in Cape Town this weekend. The Ireland Men’s and Women’s teams each secured World Cup Qualification after a record-breaking season that saw both sides go unbeaten in the Rugby Europe event. Dardis is also Senior Vice President of Operations at TritonLake, who are of course proud title sponsor of Irish Sevens Rugby since June 2021 Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
S19 Ep 4BRIAN O'DRISCOLL: After The Roar | Life after elite sport
Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joins Joe Molloy to chat about his new documentary, 'After the Roar', which discusses the repercussions of retiring from elite sport on men’s mental health Rugby with @Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
S19 Ep 3Matt Williams: It's exploitation, pure and simple
Former Scotland coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to wrap another weekend of action in the Rugby Championship. 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
S19 Ep 2MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | 'If the 6 Nations is there for the Springboks they'll jump at it' | Craig Ray
Will O'Callaghan is joined by rugby writer and broadcaster Craig Ray to review all of last weekend's Rugby Championship Action. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
S19 Ep 1Alan Quinlan: Order restored in Rugby Championship, Emerging Ireland
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as New Zealand and South Africa earned wins in the Rugby Championship 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
Australia got under South Africa's skin | SKG
OTB's South African in residence, Stephen Kisbey-Green, discusses where it went wrong for the Springboks against Australia and what they need to change against the Wallabies in Sydney. 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
'Argentina did not give New Zealand an inch' | Ireland's over-reliance on Djougang | FIONA HAYES
Grand Slam-winning front rower Fiona Hayes spoke with Will O'Callaghan after a weekend of exciting rugby that saw Japan bounce back to beat Ireland, Australia defeat the Springboks and Argentina record their first ever victory over New Zealand on New Zealand soil. @Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs | #NothingLikeIt | #Rugby
GREGOR PAUL: "If New Zealand lose again, going Ground Zero has to happen"
Ger & Eoin are joined by the New Zealand Herald's Gregor Paul to reflect on another loss for the All Blacks. 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
MATT WILLIAMS | Humble pie for All Blacks | 'Pathetic' NZ media treatment of Foster | Whinging Springboks
Matt Williams joined Johnny Ward on Monday's Off The Ball to discuss a fascinating weekend of Rugby Championship action. Alongside his analysis of New Zealand's shock defeat to Argentina, Matt shared his thoughts on the media's 'pathetic' treatment of Head Coach Ian Foster in his native country. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
QUINNY | Is Ireland's win against the All Blacks diminished?
Alan Quinlan joined Eoin Sheahan and Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to reflect on a big weekend of Rugby Championship. 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
MATT WILLIAMS | Springboks' perfect negative game plan
Ex-Australia head coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM to preview the 3rd round of the Rugby Championship. 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
SENE NAOUPU | Irish rugby star on retirement | career highlights
Ireland rugby star Sene Naoupu joins Ger and Eoin as she announces her retirement from international rugby after 48 appearances for the Women in Green. 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
REACTION | Japan 22 – Ireland 57 | Fiona Hayes
Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes joins Will O’Callaghan to discuss Ireland’s 22 – 57 victory over Japan last Saturday. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamofUs
Niamh Briggs live from Japan | Ireland win 1st test of summer tour, young guns hit ground running
Ireland backs coach Niamh Briggs is live from Japan with Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as Ireland won their 1st test of their summer tour of Japan on Saturday morning. 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 57-22 JAPAN | Women's Rugby test reaction | Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey, Jackie Shiels
John Duggan was joined by former Irish internationals Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey and Jackie Shiels to reflect on Ireland's thumping 57-22 win over Japan in Shizuoka. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
"Quite surprised" that New Zealand have backed Ian Foster | Schmidt's beefed up role | Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald's Gregor Paul on New Zealand Rugby's decision to stick with Ian Foster as their head coach until the World Cup and how Joe Schmidt's elevation will change the dynamic of the All-Blacks' coaching team. 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
"We need to find players of international calibre now" | Ireland's tour of Japan | Niamh Briggs
Ireland women's assistant coach Niamh Briggs joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM from Japan ahead of Saturday's first test of their summer tour. 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