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Irish Independent's Cian Tracey joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM ahead of Andy Farrell announcing his squad for Ireland's Autumn Nations Series in November. 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 today's Rugby Daily, we hear from Munster forwards coach Andy Kyriacou ahead of their trip to Leinster, with the injury news not very promising. Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus speak ahead of the Springboks' trip to Ireland, and they've worries at out-half. Erasmus also tells us about his promise to Anthony Foley that he hopes to fulfil. Plus, Gordon D'Arcy on what he sees as Ulster's shortcomings this season ahead of their date with the Sharks.

It's a big week for Munster with Leinster waiting in the Aviva on Saturday, Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the preview and reaction from the Bulls 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

Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby international Gordon D'Arcy and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby. (01:30) Connacht 0-10 Leinster: A night of biblical weather conditions in the wild west (13:20) How far will a thrilling style of rugby take Ulster? (20:00) Assessing Irish hopefuls ahead of November internationals. (24:00) Joey Carbery & Munster show signs of life. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, poor Will Connors' latest injury set-back, and Stuart Lancaster's update on it. Alan Quinlan gives his verdict on Munster's young guns ahead of their trip to the Aviva. We hear from a frustrated Andy Friend. There's reaction to Wasps' entering administration, plus news of an Irish coaching casualty in France.

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as Munster bounced back from defeat to Connacht with a strong showing against the Bulls, while the Westerners failed to get the upper hand against the in-form Leinster in Galway. 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

Former Ireland international Eoin Reddan joined Joe Molloy and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. The stand-out interview of the Sunday papers came via the unlikely source of former England captain Dylan Hartley and here's what the lads had to say. If you want to listen back to this discussion in full, look for 'OTB's Sunday Paper Review' wherever you get your podcasts.

On today's Rugby Daily - team news from Munster and Ulster ahead of their South African tests. Jake White talks refereeing ahead of the Bulls' trip to Thomond. Stormers' frustrations with Kitschoff's Ulster move. Alan Quinlan on Connacht v Leinster. Plus, team news from a huge game at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Ex-Ireland international Rosie Foley joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM after she completed Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming marathon challenge last month. 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 and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Connacht welcoming Leinster to the Sportsground in the URC this 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

Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell spoke with Aisling O'Reilly at the launch of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick. He looks at his career as a coach in the national setup, the Emerging Ireland tour and how it affected the players and provinces, and how his mental health was affected by retirement. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to reflect on the performances of the Irish provinces in the URC and more on Thursday's Off The Ball. (01:00) Munster lacking passion, performance and personnel. (18:00) 'Desperation derby' win doesn't mask Connacht's problems. (22:00) Leinster give supporters cause to care about the URC. (30:00) Health risks for rugby players. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams and the Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor on Wednesday Night Rugby. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone. Timestamps (0:00) - Munster's struggles continue with defeat at Connacht. (04:32) - What's going wrong at Munster? (09:08) - The return of the Emerging Ireland players this week. (13:19) - A tough year ahead for Munster. (19:48) - Leinster beat Sharks in a thriller. (24:43) - South African teams strengthening the URC, power ranking the top teams. (28:01) - Sexton's strong start.

Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane to pick the best XV internationals he's ever played against. 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 today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Munster. We'll hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on Adam Byrne's injury status ahead of the Leinster game. The now former chief of the World Cup organising committee is facing jail time, and two of Fabien Galthié's coaches are off to Stade.

Following Friday's loss to Connacht Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs break down what went wrong for Munster, question whether now is the time for patience in order for the squad to rebuild and also award Quinny's gold star of the week. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email [email protected]!

Gerry Thornley and Fiona Hayes join Joe Molloy on this week's Monday Night Rugby. (1:30) Munster crisis, lack of coaching continuity. (22:30) Johnny Sexton back to his best as Leinster play thriller with Sharks. (33:00) Ulster play free-flowing rugby and make a statement signing. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Leinster and Ulster. Leo Cullen gives us the skinny on Leinster's new signing, Tadgh McElroy. Alan Quinlan on his worries regarding Munster's start to the season. Plus the former Blackrock boy who's now bleeding All Black...

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as the woes continued for Graham Rowntree's side with defeat to Connacht in Galway on Friday night. 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 today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you Leinster and Ulster team news ahead of tomorrow's URC games. Alan Quinlan offers the theory that Connacht's current position is a 'false' one, while Ronan O'Gara gives an insight to Joey Carbery's start at number 10. Plus, Leinster to go to Le Havre due to scheduling conflict.

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM for his reaction to Stuart Lancaster's move to Racing 92 next season, plus 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

Alan Quinlan joined Adrian & Shane in studio to look ahead to the weekend's action with under pressure Connact and Munster facing off in Galway. 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, the teams are in for Connacht's desperation derby with Munster. Keith Wood offers his reaction to the study at the University of Glasgow that revealed the negative impact of rugby on players' brains. And Joe Batley gives an insight to life at Worcester after they were wound up.

[TW: Mental health & eating disorders] Irish rugby internationals Andrew Porter, Eimear Considine & Billy Dardis join Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat about their roles as ambassadors for the Tackle Your Feelings campaign and the circumstances that makes the cause so important to them. #TackleYourFeelings | @TYFIreland | @RugbyPlayersIRE

On today's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Emerging Ireland's latest win in South Africa. We have the latest on Worcester and Wasps, with both staring into the abyss. We hear from Dr. Willie Stewart on the troubling findings of his study of former rugby players. Plus, Keynan Knox speaks ahead of Connacht-Munster.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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...

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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