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Rugby Daily | Conan injury latest, Curry ban, Rassie's return to Ireland?

12 Sep 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga. Tom...

Rugby Daily | Etzebeth hope, Kriel escape, anthem changes on horizon

11 Sep 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Springbok hopes to have Eben Etzebeth and Jesse Kriel in the clear to play Ireland ...

Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton | Bizarre tries & the effect of the heat

10 Sep 2023

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Ireland captain Johnny Sexton & head coach Andy Farrell review their dominant 82-8 win over Romania in their Rugby World Cup opener.Vodafone Irela...

Rugby Daily | Hansen absence explained, Ryan on Bordeaux heat, Scotland show hand

08 Sep 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's captain's run in Bordeaux. We hear from Mike Catt on the non-selection ...

IRELAND CAPTAIN'S RUN | Why Mack Hansen is not starting against Romania | Getting used to the beat in France

08 Sep 2023

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Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt, second row James Ryan and centre Bundee Aki addressed the media on the eve of their first game of #RWC2023, against...

Ireland team named, six RWC debuts & inside the French camp | RUGBY DAILY

07 Sep 2023

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On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan it's all about the World Cup as the countdown reaches the final stage. Andy Farrell explains his...

HERRING & RINGROSE: 'I always believed I was good enough' | The long road to the Rugby World Cup

07 Sep 2023

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Ireland hooker Rob Herring and outside centre Garry Ringrose addressed the media as head coach Andy Farrell named his starting lineup to face Romania ...

Johnny Sexton on being pack on the pitch | Andy Farrell picking Jack Crowley ahead of Ross Byrne

07 Sep 2023

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Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell spoke to the media after Ireland's team was named to face Romania in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Rugby wi...

Rugby Daily | Keenan on Romania, France & All Blacks teams, Munster injury woe

06 Sep 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of their World Cup opener with Romania. We hear from Hu...

Rugby Daily | Forward trio out of World Cup opener, Chalereau's tearful defence, French bonuses revealed

05 Sep 2023

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On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's World Cup base in Tours where there's bad news regarding a trio of for...

Rugby Daily | Ronan Kelleher’s fitness, prediction time & Owen Farrell addresses his suspension

04 Sep 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, John Duggan brings you news of Ronan Kelleher's fitness ahead of the World Cup. We'll get the predictions of four former...

THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents

02 Sep 2023

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Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this ...

Rugby Daily | Ulster make history, more injury woe for France, Interpro final preview

01 Sep 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an historic announcement from Ulster. The teams are in for the Women's Interprovincial fi...

Rugby Daily: Ireland women's squad announced, Joey Carbery on the World Cup, Colin Slade on Steve Hansen's Australia role

30 Aug 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the details of Scott Bemand's Ireland women's squad for the WXV tournament in Dubai.Dan Sheehan...

Rugby Daily | Squad reveal, Barrett's World Cup in jeopardy, Jones on France defeat

28 Aug 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp. We hear from Andy Farrell and Jonathan Sexton as the final squa...

IRELAND'S RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD NAMED | Cian Healy Injury blow, Sexton on his ban

27 Aug 2023

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Head coach Andy Farrell and captain Johnny Sexton answered questions, as Ireland named their squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup this afternoon...@...

Rugby Daily | Henderson and Farrell on Samoa, Moala appeal verdict, Cordero heartbreak

25 Aug 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's final World Cup warm-up with Samoa in Bayonn...

Rugby Daily | Farrell ban explained, Wallabies follow Irish model, Jones on Hansen

23 Aug 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details behind Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola's suspensions. Rugby Australia is to follow...

'It is pretty much everyone's dream' | Jimmy O'Brien on his Rugby World Cup hopes

23 Aug 2023

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Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien was speaking to the media ahead of their game against Samoa at the weekend. Rugby on OTB with thanks to Vodafone Ireland | #...

IRELAND 29 - 10 ENGLAND: Reaction from Keith Earls, Andy Farrell, James Ryan & More!

22 Aug 2023

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After England's 29-10 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, OTB was able to get insights from Andy Farrell, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Cou...

Rugby Daily | Vunipola facing ban, Moala appeals, Hansen joins Wallabies

21 Aug 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's win over England at the Aviva. We hear from Keith Earls and Steve Borthwick...

Rugby Daily | Conan 'not too serious', Keane in camp, Am not quite out

09 Aug 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal where Roy Keane's been a visitor. Simon Easterb...

An Update from Off The Ball

08 Aug 2023

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From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers. For €9.99 a month, you wil...

Ger Gilroy explains the upcoming changes at Off The Ball

08 Aug 2023

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Ger Gilroy joins Joe Molloy to break down exactly what will be happening at Off The Ball from Wednesday morning. From Wednesday 9th August, Off The B...

Doris shines in Italy game, main concern from RWC warm-ups | Alan Quinlan

08 Aug 2023

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Broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell chat to Irish rugby legend Alan Quinlan about Ireland’s recent match versus Ital...

Ireland v Italy Review - Avoiding preparation pitfalls, Farrell knows what it's like and Doris at 7 is a go

06 Aug 2023

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Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and James Downey join OTB's John Duggan to look back at Ireland's first warm up game ahead of the Rugby Wo...

Ireland's journey to The World Cup beings | Interviews w/ Andy Dunne, Andy Farrell & Iain Henderson

06 Aug 2023

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Andy Farrell, Andy Dunne & Iain Henderson share their thoughts after Ireland's 33-17 victory over Italy.

Rugby Daily | Farrell & Henderson on Italy, Mallia banned, new Cardiff coach

04 Aug 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets you up to speed ahead of the weekend's World Cup warm-up fixtures. We hear from captain for the day I...

Italian job for Ireland to kick-off World Cup warm-ups | James Tracy

04 Aug 2023

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Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Adrian & Johnny on Friday's #OTBAM as Andy Farrell's side get their final Rugby World Cup preparati...

Andy Farrell on Jonathan Sexton dealing with the ban, Jack Crowley's role and Italy

03 Aug 2023

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Andy Farrell speaks to the assembled media ahead of Ireland's first warmup game against Italy.

Andy Farrell names Ireland team to take on Italy | Notable changes from 2019 RWC run-in | Cian Tracey

03 Aug 2023

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by journalist Cian Tracey to discuss the Ireland team named for this weekend's pre-World Cup clash with Italy in the Aviva...

How strong are the Springboks ahead of Rugby World Cup? | Craig Ray

03 Aug 2023

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South African journalist Craig Ray joins Shane & Dan on #OTBAM this morning to give insight into how Ireland's Pool B rivals South Africa are shaping ...

WNR: Crowley to get his chance | Road to the World Cup starts here

02 Aug 2023

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Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy ahead of Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up against Italy this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball...

Rugby Daily | Names on jerseys, O'Connell on Kleyn, Wales debutants

02 Aug 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up with Italy. We hear fr...

"I do regret not throwing that punch" | Alan Quinlan on the Battle of Bayonne

02 Aug 2023

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Irish legend Alan Quinlan relives the Battle of Bayonne in 2007 ahead of Ireland's RWC warmups with Italy & England. Catch OTB's sports breakfast sho...

Rugby Daily | World Cup prep begins, Erasmus quit threat, Ospreys to London

31 Jul 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp as they begin World Cup preparations in earnest. We hear from ...

Australian Rugby is in big, big trouble | Matt Williams

28 Jul 2023

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Matt Williams talks with OTB AM of the struggles of rugby union in Australia at the moment ahead of the Bledisloe Cup game. Catch OTB's sports breakf...

Gregor Paul: The All Blacks are back - and it's all Ireland's fault | Eddie Jones up to his usual antics

27 Jul 2023

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by New Zealand journalist Gregor Paul to discuss the final weekend of this year's Rugby Championship. Between Eddie Jone...

Mack Hansen: The remarkable story of his Irish arrival, winning the World Cup & that Andy Farrell tattoo

26 Jul 2023

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Joe Molloy was joined by Ireland's Mack Hansen on Wednesday's Off The Ball. Between the tattoo of Andy Farrell's face he has on his leg, cutting his...

RUGBY DAILY - World Cup warmup games begin, Eddie Jones faces another big test and Keith Wood's World XV

26 Jul 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan has news of Ben Healy's first start for Scotland, Eddie Jones experiments for New Zealand clash and Keith...

Keith Wood picks his current World XV | OTB AM

26 Jul 2023

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Irish & Munster all-time great Keith Wood takes on the task of choosing the best team in the world at the moment. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show ...

Alan Quinlan picks the best 5 tries he's witnessed

25 Jul 2023

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Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning to run through the 5 best tries scored from games in which he played. ...

Rugby Daily - A look into Ireland's camp as they prepare for the World Cup

24 Jul 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily Ann-Marie Donelan brings you a look into Ireland's camp as preperations for the World Cup intensify, new innovations are annou...

JAMES LOWE, GARRY RINGROSE & TADHG BEIRNE | Final preparations for the World Cup | The unseen side of Johnny Sexton

22 Jul 2023

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John Duggan went down to Abbotstown to meet up with James Lowe, Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Beirne as they train ahead of the World Cup warm-ups and even...

Rugby Daily | Fryday retires, Jones on 'glorified pre-season', Kiss to Reds

21 Jul 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of the shock international retirement of Ireland women's captain Nichola Fryday. We hea...

Rugby Daily | Lions schedule revealed, Smith no to Racing, Faletau doubt

19 Jul 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of the Lions tour schedule for 2025 - including a series first since 1989. Meath foo...

James Tracy: Sexton's ban, front-row depth chart

18 Jul 2023

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James Tracy joins OTB AM to pick his front-row depth chart ahead of the World Cup, as well as react to Sexton's 3-match ban. Catch OTB's sports break...

Rugby Daily | Sexton explainer, Jones on Pumas loss, Crusaders ticket details

17 Jul 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack goes in depth on Jonathan Sexton's ban, and the reasons for its brevity. We hear from Eddie Jones on the W...

Johnny Sexton banned; Eddie Jones under fire, All Blacks are back & Springboks' limits | Matt Williams

17 Jul 2023

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Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster, Ulster and Scotland Head Coach Matt Williams on Monday's Off The Ball. Talking Johnny Sexton's ban, Irelan...

Has Johnny Sexton gotten off lightly with a 3-match ban? | Alan Quinlan

17 Jul 2023

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Ex-Irish international Alan Quinlan reacts to Johnny Sexton's 3-match ban verdict for his actions at the Heineken Champions Cup final. Catch OTB's s...

Ireland come up short, a new Tuilagi on the scene and overcoming adversity - Fiona Hayes

15 Jul 2023

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Grand Slam winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joins OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the fallout from the U20 World Championship final where Ireland were b...

Katie-George Dunlevy - In conversation with Brian O'Driscoll | Coming to terms with blindness, switching sport & Paralympic glory!

14 Jul 2023

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Paralympic cyclist Katie-George Dunlevy joined Brian O'Driscoll to discuss her ever-lasting sporting career, coming to terms with going blind as a chi...

Rugby Daily | U20 final build-up, Cane on Etzebeth, Tonga fire warning shot

14 Jul 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the final bit of build-up before the U20 World Cup final. Tonga fire a warning shot Ireland's w...

Sexton faces wait to learn his fate | Ireland 20s chase World Cup glory | Rúaidhrí O'Connor

13 Jul 2023

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Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Nathan Murphy from South Africa for the latest on Johnny Sexton's hearing and the preparations for the Ireland 20s for tomo...

Judgment Day for Sexton, Ireland U20s face the Bébé Bleus | Alan Quinlan

13 Jul 2023

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Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny on #OTBAM this morning ahead of Ireland taking on France in the U20 World Rugby Championship on Frida...

Rugby Daily | U20 final team named, Boks on All Blacks test, Ospreys to London??

12 Jul 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news ahead of Friday's World Rugby U20 Championship final, with one change to the Iri...

Nina Carberry - In conversation with Brian O'Driscoll | Cheltenham winners & dealing with retirement

12 Jul 2023

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In the third episode of 'In Conversation with Brian O'Driscoll', legendary Irish jockey Nina Carberry joins Brian to discuss her incredible career, he...

Keith Wood: Picks the best five tries

12 Jul 2023

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Rugby legend Keith Wood joins Shane & Nathan on #OTBAM to go through his picks for the best tries scored during games he played for Munster, Ireland a...

Ireland book final place, Gleeson's greatness and should we fear the French? | MNR

10 Jul 2023

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Irish Independent Chief Rugby Correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor joins OTB's Richie McCormack to chat about the Irish Under 20s reaching the World Champi...

Rugby Daily - A big pre-World Cup retirement, Ireland in a World Cup final

10 Jul 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Ann-Marie Donelan brings you reaction as the Irish u-20s reach the World Championship final in South Africa. Scotland are dea...

The future of Irish rugby in safe hands, u20 reach final | Alan Quinlan

10 Jul 2023

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Ex-Ireland international Alan Quinlan is in the OTB AM studio to talk the Under-20s reaching the World Championship final. Catch OTB's sports breakf...

Rugby Daily | Murphy on dealing with tragedy, Alun Wyn to France

07 Jul 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from South Africa ahead of Ireland's World U20 semi-final with the Baby Boks. We hea...

Ireland won't fear South Africa or their power | Thriving in the face of adversity | FIONA HAYES

07 Jul 2023

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Former Ireland and Munster front row Fiona Hayes joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the Ireland U20's run to the U20 World Championship semi final,...

Jack Carty: Andy Friend's legacy, Rugby V GAA, World Cup hopes

07 Jul 2023

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Connacht captain, Jack Carty joined Shane & Aisling to speak about the importance of the Jack & Jill foundation as well as Connacht's season and his d...

'Business as usual' regarding Sexton's hearing | Losing Lancaster, gaining Nienaber | HUGO KEENAN

06 Jul 2023

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Leinster and Ireland fullback Hugo Keenan sat down with Will O'Callaghan, discussing the Ireland 7s success, his own background in Sevens, Leinster's ...

Rugby Daily | U20 tragedy, Kleyn on Boks debut, Easterby's new role

05 Jul 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to an emotional few days for Ireland's U20 side in South Africa. We hear from Baby ...

Irish Sevens Olympic dream: Stacey Flood

05 Jul 2023

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Irish Sevens star, Stacey Flood was in studio following Ireland qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday morn...

Alan Quinlan: U20's through to World semi-final, Greig Oliver tribute

05 Jul 2023

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Alan Quinlan joined Shane & Nathan to discuss the U20 World Championship with the Irish side making the semi-final. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show...

Rugby's new international tournament - good idea or overcomplicating the game? | Matt Williams

03 Jul 2023

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Former Leinster boss and rugby analyst Matt Williams joins OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the Six Nations and Sanzaar's plans for a new international tou...

Rugby Daily | Ireland's Ios tribute, more Haouas controversy, Arundell to France

03 Jul 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's crucial U20 World Cup meeting with Fiji. We also hear from Richie ...

Ireland U20s take a huge step forward, Prendergast the star, will discipline cost them? – Fiona Hayes

01 Jul 2023

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Grand Slam winner with Ireland Fiona Hayes joins OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the latest news from the World Under 20 Championship in rugby with Ire...

Rugby Daily | Sexton's World Cup doubt, Haouas facing jail time

30 Jun 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jonathan Sexton's World Cup doubts as the. EPCR confirm a disciplinary hearing. I...

Alan Quinlan: Sexton's possible ban, U20s back on track

30 Jun 2023

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Ex-Munster & Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM this morning as Johnny Sexton is set to appear at a disciplinary hearing for...

Sexton to face disciplinary hearing in July | Ireland 20s on course for semis | 7s teams heading to Paris

29 Jun 2023

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The Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Nathan Murphy to discuss the latest around Johnny Sexton's hearing following on from the Champions ...

World Cup depth chart: Alison Miller's Back three

29 Jun 2023

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Former Ireland player Alison Miller told OTB AM who is making her Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekd...

Rugby Daily | Sevens Olympic joy, U20s prep for Australia, Abdeladze to Brive

28 Jun 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's men's Sevens squad qualifying for the Olympic Games. We hear from Jame...

YHtBT: Keith Wood | BOD's hat-trick, Mick Galway's captaincy

28 Jun 2023

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Keith Wood joined Shane & Adrian for the latest edition of 'You Had to Be There'. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:...

Italian rugby legend, Mirco Bergamasco turns to GAA

27 Jun 2023

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Rugby legend, Micro Bergamasco joined Shane and Johnny alongside Nantes GAA PRO, Brid Breen to speak about how and why he started to play Gaelic footb...

Rugby Daily | Sevens success, URC v Super Rugby? Another blow for Wales

26 Jun 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ireland's men's Sevens success - so far - as they seek Olympic qualification. We could ...

Ireland off to disappointing start at U20s World Cup: Alan Quinlan

26 Jun 2023

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Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Shane Hannon to discuss Ireland's opening performance at the U20s World Cup. Cat...

Rugby Daily: Leinster pay tribute to Sexton, Henderson's new deal

23 Jun 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, we bring you details of Iain Henderson's new deal with Ulster and the IRFU. Leinster have paid tribute to Johnny Sexton, app...

Alan Quinlan | Under-20 World Championship hopes, Champions Cup Draw

23 Jun 2023

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Irish legend Alan Quinlan joined Adrian & Shane to talk the Under 20 World Championship, Toulouse vs La Rochelle & more on #OTBAM Catch OTB's sports...

Ronan O'Gara | Relationship w/ Leo Cullen, Toulouse Comments

23 Jun 2023

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La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane live in the #OTBAM studio to reflect on the season, which ended in late heartbreak at the han...

Rugby Daily | Champions Cup draws, Jackson to France, Kleyn latest

21 Jun 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the draw for next season's Heineken Champions Cup, which will give Leinster a bad case...

Andy Dunne: Byrne vs Crowley, the lost art of the drop goal

20 Jun 2023

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Ex-Leinster & Connacht out half Andy Dunne join Ger & Adrian on #OTBAM this morning to assess the state of Ireland's out half situation as the Rugby W...

Rugby Daily | 'Average' Toulouse beat La Rochelle, Monye dumps on Ireland's WC hopes

19 Jun 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to La Rochelle's Top 14 final defeat to Toulouse. England's World Cup squad is beginni...

Alan Quinlan: La Rochelle miss out, Ntamack's brillance

19 Jun 2023

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Alan Quinlan joined Ger and Kathleen to look back on Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle side just been beating by Toulouse in the Top 14 final. Catch OTB's s...

Rugby Daily | O'Gara on Sexton, new Italy coach, Paddy Jackson's next club

16 Jun 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a major coaching shake-up in Italy. We hear from Ronan O'Gara ahead of tomorrow's Top 1...

Ronan O'Gara: Sexton shouldn't be banned, La Rochelle eye up the double

16 Jun 2023

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La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian & Shane live from Paris on #OTBAM as Les Maritimes seek to become Champions of France for the first t...

Jean Kleyn’s journey from green to green & gold | Johnny Sexton's potential ban | U20's World Cup

15 Jun 2023

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Cian Tracey joins Will O’Callaghan on Wednesday’s, Off The Ball to chat about Jean Kleyn joining the Springboks' squad for The Rugby Championship,...

Keith Wood: Frustrating new Champions Cup format, the fall of London Irish

15 Jun 2023

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Former Munster, Harlequins & Ireland hooker Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after EPCR revealed their changes to the Champions Cup format for n...

Rugby Daily | Rassie on Kleyn call-up, new Champions Cup format, U20 squad revealed

14 Jun 2023

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On a bumper Wednesday edition, Richie McCormack explains the new Heineken Champions Cup format. Richie Murphy has named his squad for the upcoming U...

Sexton faces World Cup ban? Kleyn swaps Ireland for Springboks | Alan Quinlan

13 Jun 2023

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Ex-Ireland international Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM with the big stories from the world of rugby, with Jean Kleyn confirming his interna...

Rugby Daily | Sexton World Cup ban? Springbok Kleyn, Welsh regions out of URC?

12 Jun 2023

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On Monday's Rugby Daily Richie McCormack brings you worrying news regarding Jonathan Sexton's World Cup availability. Jean Kleyn could be heading to...

Rugby Daily | London Irish IRFU links, Blues advance, another Wales departure

09 Jun 2023

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On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of those links between the IRFU and London Irish. There's another shock departure from the...

Working with ROG, Everest, Space | La Rochelle themer, David Sharkey

09 Jun 2023

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Communications specialist, David Sharkey joined Adrian and Shane to discuss working with Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle and the idea of theming in rugby....

What next for London Irish players? | Former scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan

08 Jun 2023

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Former London Irish scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as the club enters administration after being suspended from the Premiershi...

Andy Friend: Does Mack Hansen have an Andy Friend tattoo? | Connacht reflections

08 Jun 2023

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Former Connacht head coach Andy Friend joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM as he leaves Galway after five successful years at the province. Catch OTB's sport...

DENIS LEAMY | Munster's rise back to the top | 'It means so much to represent where I'm from'

07 Jun 2023

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On this edition of Wednesday Night Rugby, Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby player and current Munster defence coach, Denis Leamy. @Vodafone...

Rugby Daily | London Irish latest, Jones' Wallabies clarity, Tonga coach on Ireland

07 Jun 2023

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On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on the sorry saga at London Irish. Tongan head coach Toutai Kefu is gunning for I...