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May 24, 2023 • 24min
The James Ryan Precipice, Champions Cup final stats | Derek McNamara
Derek McNamara of REACT Rugby joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to break down the numbers following Leinster's 27-26 defeat to La Rochelle in 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.
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May 23, 2023 • 5min
Rugby Daily | Stormers add fuel to URC final fire, Ala'alatoa cited
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of this weekend's URC Grand final. We hear from the Stormers camp as they add fuel to the fire of their meeting with Munster.
Five Munster players are leaving the province, with two of those retiring on medical grounds.
Ireland's WXV picture is becoming clearer. And an England winger is putting family before a potential World Cup place

May 23, 2023 • 57min
Brian O'Driscoll: This Leinster defeat hurts more than last year | O'Connell will coach Ireland before ROG
Former Leinster and Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to discuss how La Rochelle defeated Leinster to retain the Heineken Champions Cup.
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May 23, 2023 • 31min
James Tracy: Where Leinster fell, No more 'little' La Rochelle
Former Leinster player James Tracy was in the OTB AM studio to assess what went wrong for Leinster on Saturday from the perspective of someone who has an European medal with the club.
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.
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#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 22, 2023 • 57min
MNR | How Leinster can rebuild, "mentally scarred" and regal ROG | Thornley and Williams
The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley and former Leinster coach Matt Williams joined Joe Molloy to look back at Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle.
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May 22, 2023 • 9min
Rugby Daily | What caused half-time Aviva fracas? Munster squad update, Barbarians coming
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the fallout from Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final, including details of the half-time fracas.
We get a squad update from Munster for the URC Grand Final, the referee's been named for the decider, and we hear from Stormers head coach John Dobson.
Plus, the Barbarians are coming to Limerick.

May 22, 2023 • 43min
The Red 78 Ep. 72 | Pinpointing how Munster can beat the Stormers, team selection headaches, URC glory awaits? | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs preview Munster’s upcoming URC final vs the DHL Stormers on Saturday in Cape Town.

May 22, 2023 • 34min
Alan Quinlan: ROG's mentality as a coach, What happened Leinster?
Alan Quinlan is in studio with Ger & Colm to reflect on Leinster's Champions Cup defeat to Ronan O'Gara's 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.
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#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 22, 2023 • 23min
Performance Rankings: La ROGchelle shine, Leinster stumble
This week Colm Boohig brings us through the Performance Rankings as Ger & Kathleen give their thoughts on his picks. Here we have a special segment of the Performance Rankings, one red and one green...
Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.
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#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 20, 2023 • 49min
LA ROCHELLE SHATTER LEINSTER HEARTS | Alan Quinlan, Leo Cullen, Ronan O'Gara and Donnacha Ryan Reaction
Cuan O'Flatharta, John Duggan and Alan Quinlan James Tracy dissect La Rochelle's last minute victory over Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final.
Plus, Aisling O'Reilly caught up with losing head coach Leo Cullen, as well as victorious duo of La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara and assistant coach Donnacha Ryan.
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