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MATT WILLIAMS AND GREGOR PAUL | New Zealand tour preview - Schmidt in with the All Blacks

Matt Williams and the New Zealand Herald's Gregor Paul joined Ger and Eoin to look ahead to Ireland's tour in NZ - including Joe Schmidt coming onboard to help out as part of the All Blacks coaching staff. #OTBAM with @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

Jun 28, 202229 min

MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Ireland should be aiming to win series | 'Schmidt knows everything about Irish rugby' | New Zealand

Joe Molloy was joined by the Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor for the latest edition of Monday Night Rugby. With the Irish rugby team in New Zealand for their summer tour, the lads discuss what Andy Farrell's team should be trying to achieve, what Joe Schmidt's return means for the All Blacks, and much more. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Jun 27, 202228 min

Joe Schmidt drafted into All Blacks, Ireland vs NZ Maori preview | Alan Quinlan

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Eoin as Ireland prepare to kick off their summer 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

Jun 27, 202217 min

'Racism is rife in rugby' | England's Luther Burrell speaks out on his experience

On this week's Sunday Paper Review, Joe Molloy was joined by Cliona Foley and Tommy Martin to discuss Luther Burrell's assertion that racism is rife in rugby union. Burrell was speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail and you can listen to this episode of the Sunday Paper Review back in its entirety in its dedicated podcast channel. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Jun 26, 20229 min

KEITH WOOD | Can anyone take Sexton's jersey? | In memory of 'gentleman' Phil Bennett | NZ tour

Nathan Murphy is joined by Irish Rugby legend Keith Wood to look ahead to Ireland’s tour of New Zealand, and look back on some of his best moments against the All Blacks. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Jun 23, 202223 min

RONAN O'GARA: New Zealand Tour Can Be A Game Changer For Harry Byrne

Ireland legend and La Rochelle coach, Ronan O'Gara, joined Eoin and Shane to look ahead to the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with a focus on Andy Farrell's options at out-half. 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

Jun 23, 202221 min

CRAIG RAY | URC Final review | South African crowd capacities | Stormers financial woes

Joe Molloy is joined by Craig Ray for a special edition of Monday Night Rugby, as we look back on the URC Final between the Stormers and the Bulls, and discuss the financial issues surrounding South African Rugby over recent years. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

Jun 20, 202223 min

Alan Quinlan | Stormers win SA showdown in URC final | Jones question marks

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Eoin and Nathan to talk through the main rugby lines from this weekend's 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

Jun 20, 202215 min

ALAN QUINLAN | Tadhg Beirne To Start Over James Ryan In New Zealand? | Centre Options

Former Ireland back-row, Alan Quinlan, joined Eoin and Adrian on #OTBAM to look at Andy Farrell's team selection dilemmas for the upcoming 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

Jun 17, 202215 min

URC WITH SKG: Why You Should Watch The All South African United Rugby Championship Decider

OTB's resident South African, Stephen Kisbey-Green, joined Eoin and Adrian on #OTBAM to discuss why you should watch the URC final between the Bulls and the Stormers. 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

Jun 17, 202222 min

Keith Wood | The 97 Lions | Ireland's New Zealand tour

Keith Wood relived some memories of the 97' Lions tour and looked ahead to Ireland's upcoming 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

Jun 16, 202221 min

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL | Ireland squad named for NZ tour | Managing Johnny Sexton | Leinster's URC exit

Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy on a very special edition of Wednesday Night Rugby to discuss Leinster's URC semi-final exit and the 40-man Ireland squad Andy Farrell has decided on taking to New Zealand. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Jun 15, 202240 min

Ireland squad named for tour to NZ | Number ten problems | Gordon D'Arcy

Former Ireland international Gordon D'Arcy joined Eoin Sheahan and Johnny Ward to discuss the Ireland touring squad and problems at 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

Jun 15, 202220 min

MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Leinster fall to the wayside | Ulster heartbreak | Stormers win at the death

Joe Molloy is joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes & the Irish Times’ Gerry Thornley for this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby. #TeamOfUs @VodafoneIreland

Jun 13, 202232 min

URC disappointment | Who will make the Ireland tour| Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joined Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to review Leinster's shocking loss to the Bulls, Ulster's heartbreak and who will be in the Ireland touring squad. 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

Jun 13, 202216 min

QUINNY & ROG: La Rochelle response | Carbery Game Time In NZ | URC semis

Former Munster and Ireland teammates Alan Quinlan and Ronan O'Gara joined Adrian and Eoin on #OTBAM to discuss claims that La Rochelle were 'rubbish' in the first hour of the Heineken Champions Cup 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

Jun 10, 202222 min

Amazing Leinster| La Rochelle were 'rubbish' | URC travel

Matt Williams on Leinster, Ulster, the URC and the South African sides in the 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

Jun 8, 202219 min

KEITH WOOD: 'Munster must be more than just a Head Coach' | What should happen as Johann van Graan's tenure ends

Former Ireland captain Keith Wood joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball to discuss Johann van Graan's Munster tenure and what must happen next. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Jun 7, 202219 min

S16 Ep 5The Red 78 Ep. 35 | Ulster season finale | Consistency, coaching and skillset review | Farewell to Johann van Graan | Quinlan & Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs reflected on the season that’s been for Munster, their highlights and low points as well as a look forward to the future and what needs to improve next season. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Jun 7, 202244 min

S16 Ep 4Munster's poor season | Van Graan announcement impact | Ulster credit | Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Nathan on OTB AM to reflect on a bitterly disappointing last season in charge for Johann van Graan at Munster. 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

Jun 7, 202216 min

S16 Ep 3URC Quarter-finals | Can Leinster bounce back | Ulster v Munster | Alan Quinlan

Former Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Johnny on #OTBAM to look ahead to this weekend's United Rugby Championship quarter-finals. 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

Jun 3, 202214 min

S16 Ep 2EXCLUSIVE: Ronan O'Gara's first interview since Champions Cup win

Ronan O'Gara gave OTBAM his first interview since La Rochelle's celebration of their maiden Heineken Champions Cup success. 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

Jun 2, 202223 min

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Was ROG always going to be a great coach? | Champions Cup debrief | EOIN REDDAN

Former Leinster and Ireland scrum-half Eoin Reddan joins Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby. #TeamOfUs | @VodafoneIreland

Jun 1, 202235 min

S16 Ep 1How Leinster lost | Clinical La Rochelle & ROG demolition job

Derek McNamara from Sports Asset Management got a special shout out from Ronan O'Gara ahead of the Champions Cup Final - now he can reveal the story deep statistical analysis can tell us about Leinster and their loss to La Rochelle. 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

Jun 1, 202221 min

The Red 78 Ep. 34 | Ulster URC preview | Recovering from Toulouse and Leinster turmoil | Denis Leamy Coaching Rumours | Quinlan & Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs look ahead to Munster’s make or break URC clash with Ulster, talk about the emotional impact of the Toulouse and Leinster losses and give their thoughts on the potential appointment of Denis Leamy to the backroom team. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

May 31, 202239 min

Ronan O'Gara's future at La Rochelle | Sexton's role | Keith Wood on OTB AM

Former Ireland captain Keith Wood joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss potential offers for Ronan O'Gara following La Rochelle's Heineken Champions Cup success. #OTBAM with @Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

May 31, 202220 min

MATT WILLLIAMS & GERRY THORNLEY | ROG reigns supreme over Leinster | Monday Night Rugby

Joe Molloy is joined by Matt Williams and Gerry Thornley of The Irish Times to break down Leinster’s losing performance to a Ronan O’Gara led La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final. #TeamOfUs | @VodafoneIreland

May 30, 202243 min

Alan Quinlan on "worst performance of the year for Leinster" | Johnny Sexton | RO'G | Champions Cup

Alan Quinlan gave his thoughts on the Champions Cup final and where it went so wrong for Leinster and so right for La Rochelle. 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

May 30, 202216 min

CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL REACTION: 'Seriously damaging' Leinster defeat | ROG's 'coaching masterclass' | Fiona Hayes & Cian Tracey

Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey to review Leinster's narrow Champions Cup defeat to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. Rugby in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

May 29, 202245 min

LEINSTER 21-24 LA ROCHELLE | Brent Pope - European Champions Cup final reaction

Brent Pope and Connor Morris were on commentary for our live coverage of Leinster's narrow defeat to La Rochelle in the Heineken Champions Cup final in Marseille. Brent joined John Duggan after the game to reflect on a bitterly disappointing outcome for Leo Cullen and his players. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

May 28, 202226 min

ANDY DUNNE: "There is a deep hunger & need in them to prove this team can go and win again" | Leinster vs La Rochelle preview

Former Ireland rugby player Andy Dunne joins Aisling O’Reilly to preview Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster & La Rochelle. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

May 27, 202230 min

Adrian Barry picks his ultimate Leinster WV | Champions Cup Final

Adrian Barry selects the best starting fifteen ever to start a European final for 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

May 27, 202218 min

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL | Champions Cup final preview and Leinster nostalgia - Drop-goals | ROG | Sexton brilliance

Brian O'Driscoll joined John Duggan for a special preview of Leinster versus La Rochelle in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup decider in Marseille! @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

May 26, 202230 min

Leinster's incredible attacking stats | La Rochelle slowing down rucks | Ross Hamilton

Rugby performance analyst, Ross Hamilton, has been crunching the data ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle. #OTBAM with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 26, 202220 min

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Champions Cup preview | O’Gara’s success | Keith Wood & Liam Toland

Joe Molloy is joined by Keith Wood & Liam Toland for this week’s edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, as we preview Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster & La Rochelle. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

May 25, 202237 min

Matt Williams: 'Leinster are so angry' | "It's no coincidence La Rochelle have got to three finals" | Champions Cup Preview

Matt Williams previews the upcoming Champions Cup Final between Leinster and La Rochelle

May 25, 202219 min

S15 Ep 5The Red 78 Ep. 33 | Munster’s psychological block Vs Leinster | Player attitude post game | Coaching problems | Quinlan & Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs dissect what went wrong for Munster during their 35-25 loss to Leinster at the weekend, whether the issue was a long term structural failure or a coaching issue and also the content attitudes of the players after the defeat. Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

May 24, 202241 min

S15 Ep 4MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Munster fail to beat second string Leinster squad | Lowe & Furlong to be monitored ahead of Cup Final

Joe Molloy is joined by Fiona Hayes & Gerry Thornley for this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby, as they discuss Leinster’s second string squad victory over Munster, and look ahead to the Champions Cup final this weekend. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

May 23, 202238 min

S15 Ep 3Alan Quinlan: 'Who are these players?' | Munster lose to 'Leinster A' | Poor coaching

Alan Quinlan reacts to a second string Leinster side stepping up to force Munster into a tricky trip to Belfast. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 23, 202217 min

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL | Leinster vs Munster preview | La ROGelle take on Leinster in the Champions Cup final

Ger Gilroy is joined by Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll to discuss all the biggest stories from the world of Rugby, as Leinster prepare for a Champions Cup final against Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle, not before they face Munster tomorrow night. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs

May 20, 202236 min

S15 Ep 1RONAN O'GARA: Planning for Leinster, stopping Sexton, hooking kickers | Rugby on OTB AM

Ronan O'Gara joined OTB AM to look ahead to La Rochelle's Champions Cup Final against Leinster. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 20, 202221 min

Could any Munster players make Leinster's best XV? | Rugby with Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan picks his combined XV from the current Leinster and Munster squads. 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

May 19, 202221 min

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | 'Terrible' if Munster lose to second-string Leinster | Fiona Hayes & Cian Tracey

Joe Molloy was joined by Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and the Irish Independent journalist Cian Tracey to preview this weekend's Munster vs Leinster clash on Wednesday Night Rugby. In association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

May 18, 202236 min

S14 Ep 5The Red 78 Ep.32 | Will Munster deserve the URC? | The Leinster template | Changing provincial rivalries | Quinlan & Briggs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs breakdown Munster's URC campaign so far and whether they'd deserve to fight it out for the trophy if they lose a 7th league game this weekend, what template they need to employ to upset a second-string Leinster and are the provincial rivalries really what they used to be? Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

May 18, 202238 min

S14 Ep 4KEITH WOOD: I like O'Gara being 'bitchy' | Leinster magic | Rugby on OTB AM

Former-Ireland captain Keith Wood reflects on the Champions Cup semi-finals. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 18, 202217 min

S14 Ep 3MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Can Leinster hold onto Lancaster? | Ronan O'Gara's fascinating journey | Ireland's next coaching ticket

Joe Molloy is joined by Matt Williams and the Irish Times' Gerry Thornley for the latest edition of Monday Night Rugby. Rugby is in association with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

May 16, 202239 min

Quinlan: Leinster deserve to be RED HOT final favourites | Ronan O'Gara | Champions Cup on OTB AM

Alan Quinlan looks back at the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals weekend. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 16, 202214 min

LEINSTER 40-17 TOULOUSE - Champions Cup semi-final reaction | Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joined John Duggan for immediate reaction to Leinster's win over Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

May 14, 202221 min

S14 Ep 2Alan Quinlan | Leinster preview, player of the year, Munster backroom | OTB AM

Alan Quinlan joined this morning's OTB AM. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 13, 202216 min

RONAN O'GARA: Champions Cup semi-final prep, shootouts, Leinster vs Toulouse

Ronan O'Gara joined this morning's OTB AM. With Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 12, 202221 min