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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
Your 3rd-choice hooker is your biggest concern!' | SKG on Springboks
OTB's resident Springbok expert Stephen Kisbey-Green joins Ger and Eoin on #OTBAM after New Zealand got their groove back at the expense of South Africa 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
S18 Ep 5FIONA HAYES | What to expect from experimental Ireland team vs Japan | Sene Naoupu's legacy
Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball to preview Ireland's upcoming games against Japan, and to celebrate the retiring Irish international, Sene Naoupu. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
S18 Ep 4'I think it's been shameful' | Matt Williams on All Blacks backlash from New Zealand media
Former Australia head coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Eoin following New Zealand's 35-23 victory over South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, and hits out at the excessive criticism endured by Ian Foster and 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
S18 Ep 3South Africa dominate the All Blacks | Are the Springboks number one in the world?
Resident South Africa rugby expert Stephen Kisbey-Green joined #OTBAM to run the rule over the recent Springbok pummelling of 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
S18 Ep 2"No positives" in sacking Ian Foster | New Zealand can still win the World Cup | Justin Marshall
New Zealand legend Justin Marshall joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on #OTBAM to discuss New Zealand's loss to South Africa in the Rugby Championship last 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
S18 Ep 1THE ALL BLACKS ARE BROKEN | Gregor Paul explains New Zealand's fall from grace
Gregor Paul of the New Zealand Herald joined Joe Molloy on Monday's Off The Ball following yet another test defeat for the All Blacks. Defeated by South Africa on a score-line of 26-10 in the opening round of this year's Rugby Championship, Gregor explained what the feeling has been like in New Zealand and how perilous Ian Foster's position as Head Coach has now become. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Sports nutrition | Whole Supp | Ex Leinster prop Darren O'Reilly
Former Leinster, Lansdowne, and Harlequins forward, Darren O'Reilly, joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss his sports nutrition company, Whole Supp. 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 picks his combined XV from Ireland’s historic Tour of New Zealand.
Alan Quinlan is back to pick his combined XV from Ireland’s historic Tour of New Zealand. 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
'Johnny feeds off people writing him off' | Ireland's series win Vs New Zealand | Sean O'Shea | ROG
Ronan O'Gara joins Aisling O'Rielly and Eoin Sheahan on #OTBAM to reflect back on Irish rugby's series win over the All Blacks down in New Zealand, as well as a look forward to the All Ireland football final. 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 | 'This team is getting better' | Ireland claim series win in New Zealand |
Following Ireland's series win against the All Blacks in New Zealand, Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby to assess Ireland's final performance and what the win means as a whole ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Where New Zealand LOST the Tour against Ireland | Sexton's superb stats | Derek McNamara
Rugby analyst and statistician, Derek McNamara, looks at how Ireland beat New Zealand, Johnny Sexton's performances on the tour, and the refereeing in the series decider. #OTBAM with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
No New Zealand player would make Ireland's pack | van der Flier for world player of the year?
Former Leinster and Connacht lock, Mike McCarthy, joined Ger and Eoin on #OTB to analyse the forwards battle between New Zealand and Ireland in the third Test. #OTBAM with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow
Ireland - All Blacks afterglow | How the tour was won in New Zealand | Keith Wood & Matt Williams | MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY🏉
Keith Wood & Matt Williams join Richie for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby In association w/ Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
Ireland come of age in New Zealand | Joe Schmidt for NZ? | Gordon D'Arcy and Gregor Paul
Former Ireland international Gordon D'Arcy and rugby journalist for the New Zealand Herald Gregor Paul joined Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to discuss Ireland's historic test win in New Zealand. 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 WIN SERIES 2-1 IN NEW ZEALAND | Porter’s yellow card | Ruaidhri O’Connor
John Duggan is joined by the Irish Independent’s Ruaidhri O’Connor to break down Ireland’s series win over New Zealand, as we see the tour come to a close. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
ALAN QUINLAN: IRELAND WIN NEW ZEALAND SERIES | Live from Wellington
John Duggan is joined by former Ireland international Alan Quinlan LIVE from Wellington, as we react to Ireland’s test series win over New Zealand. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
GORDON D'ARCY | How Ireland can make history in New Zealand | Series finale preview
Irish rugby legend Gordon D'Arcy joined Ger Gilroy to preview the final match of the level three-match series against the All Blacks on New Zealand soil | #NZvIRE @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs
JUSTIN MARSHALL: New Zealand under pressure into third Test | Gibson-Park has helped Ireland evolve
All-Blacks legend Justin Marshall joined Eoin and Aisling on #OTBAM to preview tomorrow's series decider between New Zealand and Ireland 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
Five key battles in the third Test | Ireland in 'bonus territory' on New Zealand Tour | Rory Keane
Rugby correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Rory Keane, joined Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to look at the key matchups between New Zealand and Ireland this Saturday. 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 'focused' for 'a ferocious battle' against New Zealand in series decider | Alan Quinlan
Former Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan joined #OTBAM from New Zealand to discuss the team selections ahead of Saturday's series-deciding third Test in Wellington. 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 | 'Irish players smell blood' | Will Ireland win a series in New Zealand?
Joe Molloy was joined by Brian O'Driscoll to review Ireland's defeat of the All Blacks and Maori All Blacks in New Zealand on this week's Wednesday Night Rugby. Rugby is in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs
How Ireland defeated the All Blacks | New Zealand getting worse, not better? | Derek McNamara
Derek McNamara from Sports Asset Management joined Johnny Ward and Ger Gilroy on #OTBAM to break down New Zealand's loss to Ireland in Dunedin and discussed the numbers behind the All Blacks mini crisis. 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 v New Zealand test series finale | Frawley to take the reins post-Sexton | Fiona Coghlan
Fiona Coghlan joined Johnny Ward on #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's opportunity to claim a series win against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. 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 Ciaran Frawley question: Is he the heir to Sexton's throne? | New Zealand under pressure
Richie McCormack, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Kisbey-Green discussed Ireland's first ever win over the Māori All Blacks, particularly the performance of Ciaran Frawley and his ability to play flyhalf for Ireland down the line. @Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs | #NZvIRE | #MABvIRE
Ireland’s Connacht Representation | Cian Prendergast | Andy Friend
Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan talk to Andy Friend about his hope's for Connacht. 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