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Another side of Dylan Hartley | Sunday Paper Review

16 Oct 2022

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Former Ireland international Eoin Reddan joined Joe Molloy and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. The ...

Rugby Daily: Jake White on Munster, the latest on Kitschoff's Ulster move & Ruby Tui on the move

14 Oct 2022

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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 ...

Connacht forwards, Sexton's rep with refs | Alan Quinlan

14 Oct 2022

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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Connacht welcoming Leinster to the Sportsground in the URC this even...

Completing the Triple Crown of swimming | Rosie Foley

14 Oct 2022

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Ex-Ireland international Rosie Foley joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM after she completed Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming marathon challenge last...

PAUL O'CONNELL: Emerging Ireland, retirement and mental health | International Rugby Experience

13 Oct 2022

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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...

Brian O'Driscoll: Sexton continues to amaze, malfunctioning Munster, URC comes alive

13 Oct 2022

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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 ...

WNR | 'I don't think Munster will qualify for Europe' | Power ranking the URC | Williams & RUD

12 Oct 2022

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Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams and the Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor on Wednesday Night Rugby. Ru...

Keith Wood's BEST XV he ever played against

12 Oct 2022

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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 fro...

Rugby Daily: Munster injury woes, Wilkins' Byrne update and French coaching departures

11 Oct 2022

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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 By...

The Red 78 Ep.40 | Time for patience, momentum killers vs Connacht and a need for more leadership? | Quinlan and Briggs

11 Oct 2022

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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 patienc...

MNR | 'Connacht bully Munster', Sexton back to 'vintage self', Kitshoff Ulster-bound

10 Oct 2022

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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 ...

Rugby Daily: More Larmour & Madigan injury woes, Quinlan 'worried' about Munster, and NZ's Jager bomb

10 Oct 2022

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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 ne...

Connacht smash Munster on new pitch | Alan Quinlan

10 Oct 2022

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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 Gal...

Rugby Daily: ROG on Lancaster, Sexton and Vermeulen return, Biggar loses Saints status

07 Oct 2022

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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...

Quinny: Munster and Connacht under pressure

07 Oct 2022

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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. Catc...

Ronan O'Gara: touchline bans, Leinster links, Coach Sexton

07 Oct 2022

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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 m...

Rugby Daily: Carty & Carbery return, Keith Wood on disturbing study findings, and Joe Batley on the realities of Worcesters collapse

06 Oct 2022

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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 Univer...

"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

06 Oct 2022

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[TW: Mental health & eating disorders] Irish rugby internationals Andrew Porter, Eimear Considine & Billy Dardis join Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat...

WNR | Rugby's existential threats: brain injuries, economics & participation | Wood & RUD

05 Oct 2022

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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 existent...

Rugby Daily: Culhane slays Pumas, Worcester fire sale, Keynan Knox takes his chance

05 Oct 2022

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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 ...

Report: higher dementia risk for test rugby players | OTB AM

05 Oct 2022

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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 ...

The Red 78 Ep.39 | A win at last, coming Connacht & Quinny's Gold Star of the Week!

04 Oct 2022

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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 Twitte...

Rugby Daily: Captain Cian v the Pumas, Friend and Prendergast speak, and Galthié to Japan?

04 Oct 2022

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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 ...

Sheehan vs Kelleher, front-row depth chart | Mike Sherry

04 Oct 2022

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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...

MNR | Can new laws save rugby from itself? | URC round-up | Awesome impact of Jason Jenkins

03 Oct 2022

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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) Conn...

Rugby Daily: Stockdale & JGP injury woes

03 Oct 2022

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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 giv...

Leinster win rain-soaked Belfast derby, Stormers punish sloppy Connacht

03 Oct 2022

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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...

Concussion legal cases, John Cooney for Scotland | Alan Quinlan

30 Sep 2022

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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 U...

Brian O'Driscoll: Munster expectations, Lancaster's legacy, Ulster on the up & sympathy for Aki

29 Sep 2022

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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) Expe...

Keith Wood: Munster changes, extraordinary Leo Cullen

29 Sep 2022

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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 af...

WNR | All Blacks win again, toxic Springbok style, worrying Munster, Lancaster's replacement | Matt Williams

28 Sep 2022

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Former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams joins Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby. (00:43) 'In crisis' New Zealand win the Rugby Championship...

YHtBT: Timmy McCarthy - ROG's greatest day for Munster

28 Sep 2022

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Timmy McCarthy joined Ger & Shane for the latest installment for 'You Had To Be There' where he discussed Ronan O'Gara's performance against Leins...

The Red 78 Ep.38 | Munster's misery, Rowntree rants & undercooked physicality? | Quinlan & Briggs

27 Sep 2022

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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 ...

Explained: The financial crisis at Worcester | BBC's Chris Jones

27 Sep 2022

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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 f...

MNR | Munster misery, Aki lets himself down, Lancaster's replacement | O'Connor & Hayes

26 Sep 2022

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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) 'Un...

Alan Quinlan: defeat for Munster, Aki sees red

26 Sep 2022

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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 ...

Alan Quinlan: Lancaster Racing rumours, Sexton as coach

23 Sep 2022

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Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Kathleen on #OTBAM as speculation continues around whether Stuart Lancaster is stepping away ...

'The system allows me to express myself more' | Emerging Ireland & World Cup ambitions | Shane Daly

22 Sep 2022

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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 ada...

WNR | Stuart Lancaster to leave Leinster | Emerging Ireland tour | Andy Dunne

21 Sep 2022

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Joe Molloy was joined by the former Leinster, Harlequins and Connacht rugby player Andrew Dunne on Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:44) If Stuart Lancaste...

The Red 78 Ep.37 | A happy losing bonus | Emerging Ireland exodus | Quinlan & Briggs

20 Sep 2022

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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 @...

From Leinster prospect to early retirement | Conor O'Brien

20 Sep 2022

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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...

MNR | Munster try to forget van Graan, lax Leinster almost exposed & the URC's battle for relevance | Wood & RUD

19 Sep 2022

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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 ...

Quinny | International vs URC, Munster's frustration

19 Sep 2022

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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 f...

SATURDAY PANEL - Magic of your debut and URC preview | Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, Gavin Duffy

17 Sep 2022

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Making a provincial or international debut is unquestionably one of the biggest moments in any rugby players' career - we discussed the magic of makin...

RIP Eddie Butler | Archive interview with legendary broadcaster on OTB AM

16 Sep 2022

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With the tragic and sudden news of Eddie Butler passing away on Thursday, listen back to the legendary broadcaster’s interview with Eoin Sheahan fro...

Ronan O'Gara: La Rochelle transition, Munster building

16 Sep 2022

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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....

Quinny: Emerging Ireland, Munster under Prendergast, Eddie Butler tribute

16 Sep 2022

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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 ...

YHTBT: Murray in Chicago, Itoje's greatness

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 - Ma...

WNR | Is Frawley the next Sexton? | World Cup hopefuls | How will Rowntree's Munster play? | RUD & Toland

14 Sep 2022

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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 ...

World Cup cycle starts now, URC Build-up | Cian Tracey

14 Sep 2022

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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) –...

The Red 78 Ep.36 | Munster's realistic targets, coaches changes & Cardiff calling | Quinlan & Briggs

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

ALAN QUINLAN | Best he ever played against XV

09 Sep 2022

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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. C...

'It's exciting to see who will be the next Hugo Keenan' | Ireland's World Cup journey | BILLY DARDIS

08 Sep 2022

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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 W...

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL: After The Roar | Life after elite sport

06 Sep 2022

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Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joins Joe Molloy to chat about his new documentary, 'After the Roar', which discusses the repercussions of ret...

Matt Williams: It's exploitation, pure and simple

06 Sep 2022

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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 bre...

MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | 'If the 6 Nations is there for the Springboks they'll jump at it' | Craig Ray

05 Sep 2022

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Will O'Callaghan is joined by rugby writer and broadcaster Craig Ray to review all of last weekend's Rugby Championship Action. @VodafoneIreland | #T...

Alan Quinlan: Order restored in Rugby Championship, Emerging Ireland

05 Sep 2022

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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 week...

Australia got under South Africa's skin | SKG

31 Aug 2022

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OTB's South African in residence, Stephen Kisbey-Green, discusses where it went wrong for the Springboks against Australia and what they need to chang...

'Argentina did not give New Zealand an inch' | Ireland's over-reliance on Djougang | FIONA HAYES

30 Aug 2022

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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, A...

GREGOR PAUL: "If New Zealand lose again, going Ground Zero has to happen"

30 Aug 2022

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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 w...

MATT WILLIAMS | Humble pie for All Blacks | 'Pathetic' NZ media treatment of Foster | Whinging Springboks

29 Aug 2022

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Matt Williams joined Johnny Ward on Monday's Off The Ball to discuss a fascinating weekend of Rugby Championship action. Alongside his analysis of N...

QUINNY | Is Ireland's win against the All Blacks diminished?

29 Aug 2022

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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 ...

MATT WILLIAMS | Springboks' perfect negative game plan

25 Aug 2022

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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 s...

SENE NAOUPU | Irish rugby star on retirement | career highlights

24 Aug 2022

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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...

REACTION | Japan 22 – Ireland 57 | Fiona Hayes

23 Aug 2022

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Former Ireland international Fiona Hayes joins Will O’Callaghan to discuss Ireland’s 22 – 57 victory over Japan last Saturday. @VodafoneIreland...

Niamh Briggs live from Japan | Ireland win 1st test of summer tour, young guns hit ground running

23 Aug 2022

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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 Saturd...

IRELAND 57-22 JAPAN | Women's Rugby test reaction | Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey, Jackie Shiels

20 Aug 2022

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John Duggan was joined by former Irish internationals Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey and Jackie Shiels to reflect on Ireland's thumping 57-22 win ove...

"Quite surprised" that New Zealand have backed Ian Foster | Schmidt's beefed up role | Gregor Paul

18 Aug 2022

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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 Schm...

"We need to find players of international calibre now" | Ireland's tour of Japan | Niamh Briggs

18 Aug 2022

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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...

Your 3rd-choice hooker is your biggest concern!' | SKG on Springboks

17 Aug 2022

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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 Afri...

FIONA HAYES | What to expect from experimental Ireland team vs Japan | Sene Naoupu's legacy

16 Aug 2022

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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 c...

'I think it's been shameful' | Matt Williams on All Blacks backlash from New Zealand media

15 Aug 2022

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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 ...

South Africa dominate the All Blacks | Are the Springboks number one in the world?

10 Aug 2022

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Resident South Africa rugby expert Stephen Kisbey-Green joined #OTBAM to run the rule over the recent Springbok pummelling of the All Blacks. Catch O...

"No positives" in sacking Ian Foster | New Zealand can still win the World Cup | Justin Marshall

09 Aug 2022

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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 Championshi...

THE ALL BLACKS ARE BROKEN | Gregor Paul explains New Zealand's fall from grace

08 Aug 2022

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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 S...

Sports nutrition | Whole Supp | Ex Leinster prop Darren O'Reilly

28 Jul 2022

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Former Leinster, Lansdowne, and Harlequins forward, Darren O'Reilly, joined Eoin and Ger on #OTBAM to discuss his sports nutrition company, Whole Supp...

Alan Quinlan picks his combined XV from Ireland’s historic Tour of New Zealand.

26 Jul 2022

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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 f...

'Johnny feeds off people writing him off' | Ireland's series win Vs New Zealand | Sean O'Shea | ROG

22 Jul 2022

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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...

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL | 'This team is getting better' | Ireland claim series win in New Zealand |

20 Jul 2022

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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 ...

Where New Zealand LOST the Tour against Ireland | Sexton's superb stats | Derek McNamara

19 Jul 2022

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Rugby analyst and statistician, Derek McNamara, looks at how Ireland beat New Zealand, Johnny Sexton's performances on the tour, and the refereeing in...

No New Zealand player would make Ireland's pack | van der Flier for world player of the year?

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Ireland - All Blacks afterglow | How the tour was won in New Zealand | Keith Wood & Matt Williams | MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY🏉

18 Jul 2022

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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

18 Jul 2022

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Former Ireland international Gordon D'Arcy and rugby journalist for the New Zealand Herald Gregor Paul joined Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy to discus...

IRELAND WIN SERIES 2-1 IN NEW ZEALAND | Porter’s yellow card | Ruaidhri O’Connor

16 Jul 2022

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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 ...

ALAN QUINLAN: IRELAND WIN NEW ZEALAND SERIES | Live from Wellington

16 Jul 2022

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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. ...

GORDON D'ARCY | How Ireland can make history in New Zealand | Series finale preview

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 so...

JUSTIN MARSHALL: New Zealand under pressure into third Test | Gibson-Park has helped Ireland evolve

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Five key battles in the third Test | Ireland in 'bonus territory' on New Zealand Tour | Rory Keane

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Ireland 'focused' for 'a ferocious battle' against New Zealand in series decider | Alan Quinlan

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan joined #OTBAM from New Zealand to discuss the team selections ahead of Saturday's series-deciding third Test in We...

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL | 'Irish players smell blood' | Will Ireland win a series in New Zealand?

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ni...

Ireland v New Zealand test series finale | Frawley to take the reins post-Sexton | Fiona Coghlan

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. C...

How Ireland defeated the All Blacks | New Zealand getting worse, not better? | Derek McNamara

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 dis...

The Ciaran Frawley question: Is he the heir to Sexton's throne? | New Zealand under pressure

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Richie McCormack, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Kisbey-Green discussed Ireland's first ever win over the Māori All Blacks, particularly the performance o...

Ireland’s Connacht Representation | Cian Prendergast | Andy Friend

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

KEITH WOOD: IRELAND 30-24 MAORI ALL BLACKS | Running Rugby Masterclass | Discipline issues

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy is joined by Keith Wood to react to Ireland's win over the Māori All Blacks. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from...

MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Ireland beat the All Blacks - where the match was won | Matt Williams & Rúaidhrí O'Connor

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Molloy was joined by Matt Williams and Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss Ireland's first ever defeat of the All Blacks in New Zealand. Rugby in ass...

All Black coaching issues | Worries ahead of Springboks | Good old-fashioned sledging | Gregor Paul

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rugby journalist Gregor Paul joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward live from New Zealand to talk about the recent failings of the All Blacks and THAT line...

Can Ireland secure an historic series win against the All Blacks? | Fan abuse in NZ | Alan Quinlan

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Johnny Ward live from New Zealand to discuss a momentous Irish win on Saturday and a huge opportunity to win the se...

RONAN O'GARA | Ireland beat the All Blacks in New Zealand | 'As good as I've seen Sexton'

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara joined Joe Molloy on Sunday's Off The Ball to reflect on Ireland's 23-12 defeat of the All Blacks in New Zealand. Ru...

Ireland beat New Zealand in Dunedin | Porter, Sexton & O’Mahony shine | NZ ill-discipline | FIONA COGHLAN

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Duggan is joined by former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan to analyse Ireland’s win against New Zealand. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs