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Stuart Lancaster talks Leinster, Leo Cullen, Racing 92, Rugby World Cup scars & coping with loss
Joe Molloy is joined in studio by Leinster Rugby coach Stuart Lancaster for an exclusive interview on Off The Ball. Beginning with his imminent move to Racing 92, Stuart considered his remarkable spell with Leinster, coping with the loss of his father, and his unique relationship with Leo Cullen. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
The Red 78 Ep.42 | Green shoots, the blue wall & a must, must, must win!
Munster came out the wrong end of one interpro, but what can be learned for Ulster at home this weekend? Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown 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
Matt Williams: Best XV I coached against
Former Wallabies, Scotland, and Leinster coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to run through the best players he ever coached 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
MNR | Wasteful Leinster exploit Munster flaws, Sexton: the best ever? | Williams & Thornley
Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster Head Coach Matt Williams and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Imperfect Leinster exploit Munster's deficiencies. (33:00) Johnny Sexton: Ireland's greatest ever player? (41:00) Michael Cheika's double-jobbing. (43:30) Scotland: Gregor Townsend opts to go it without Finn Russell. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: Cullen on Kieran Read's visit, Ulster illness update
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another Ireland doubt for the autumn internationals. Ulster's disappointment at their gastro-doubters. Leo Cullen on Kieran Read's surprise visit to Leinster. Plus, Alan Quinlan on how Munster's start to the season could easily have been even more grim.
Munster positives after Leinster defeat | Alan Quinlan
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM after Leinster's 27-13 victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium. 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: Ulster's gastro-hell, Leinster and Munster ring the changes, White "sorry for" Goosen
Coming up on today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack with the details of Ulster's South African postponement, and where they seemingly contracted gastroenteritis. There's the team news for Leinster v Munster, and we hear from both Leo Cullen and Alan Quinlan. Bulls chief Jake White on why he "feels sorry" for Johan Goosen. Plus news of a former England captain's retirement.
Quinny's Irish XV to face Springboks
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM with Ireland's Autumn Nations Series squad announced, and Munster facing a daunting trip to the Aviva to face Leinster on Saturday 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
Rugby Daily: Kolisi on Ulster, Prendergast back for Connacht, and return of Ntamack
Richie McCormack brings you team news for tomorrow night's meeting of Connacht and the Scarlets - plus David Hawkshaw on his move out west. Fiona Hayes and Ruaidhrí O'Connor set the table for Saturday's clash of Leinster and Munster at the Aviva. Siya Kolisi starts for the Sharks against Ulster on Saturday, we hear from the Springboks captain. And good news for Toulouse and France.
WNR | Ireland squad named for Autumn series, Leinster vs Munster mismatch | O'Connor & Hayes
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Andy Farrell names his Ireland squad for the Autumn series. (14:00) Leinster vs Munster: Have the visitors any chance at all? Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Rugby Daily: The Uncapped Six, Russell ditched by Scots, Jonny Bell on rugby's free-scoring future
On today's Rugby Daily, news of the Ireland squad - and it's 'A' annex - for the autumn internationals. Gregor Townshend explains Finn Russell's omission from their autumn panel. Plus, Ulster coach Jonathan Bell explains why Ulster's free-scoring matches are actually ahead of the curve.
Injury headache for Farrell | Cian Tracey
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
Rugby Daily: Rassie's Axel promise, Beirne injury worries, Biggar off to France?
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.
The Red 78 Ep.41 | Leinster look ahead | Strength of the bench | Is Casey our no.9?
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
MNR | A wild night for Connacht-Leinster, Carbery comes alive, Ulster the entertainers, Ireland hopefuls | D'Arcy & Thornley
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
Rugby Daily: Connors injury hell, Quinny on 'future Lion' Ahern, and an Irish coaching casualty in France
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.
Alan Quinlan: Munster's matadors subdue Bulls
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
Another side of Dylan Hartley | Sunday Paper Review
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.
Rugby Daily: Jake White on Munster, the latest on Kitschoff's Ulster move & Ruby Tui on the move
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.
Completing the Triple Crown of swimming | Rosie Foley
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
Connacht forwards, Sexton's rep with refs | Alan Quinlan
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
PAUL O'CONNELL: Emerging Ireland, retirement and mental health | International Rugby Experience
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
Brian O'Driscoll: Sexton continues to amaze, malfunctioning Munster, URC comes alive
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
WNR | 'I don't think Munster will qualify for Europe' | Power ranking the URC | Williams & RUD
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's BEST XV he ever played against
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
Rugby Daily: Munster injury woes, Wilkins' Byrne update and French coaching departures
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.
The Red 78 Ep.40 | Time for patience, momentum killers vs Connacht and a need for more leadership? | Quinlan and Briggs
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]!
Rugby Daily: More Larmour & Madigan injury woes, Quinlan 'worried' about Munster, and NZ's Jager bomb
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...
MNR | 'Connacht bully Munster', Sexton back to 'vintage self', Kitshoff Ulster-bound
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
Connacht smash Munster on new pitch | Alan Quinlan
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
Rugby Daily: ROG on Lancaster, Sexton and Vermeulen return, Biggar loses Saints status
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.
Ronan O'Gara: touchline bans, Leinster links, Coach Sexton
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
Quinny: Munster and Connacht under pressure
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
Rugby Daily: Carty & Carbery return, Keith Wood on disturbing study findings, and Joe Batley on the realities of Worcesters collapse
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.
"I didn't know how to deal with it.. I felt like I was on my own" | Andrew Porter, Eimear Considine & Billy Dardis | Tackle Your Feelings
[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
Rugby Daily: Culhane slays Pumas, Worcester fire sale, Keynan Knox takes his chance
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.
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