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Introducing 'OTB Rugby' - the home of Rugby from Off The Ball and OTB Sport, where you'll hear the voices of Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan, Stuart Barnes, Andy Dunne, James Tracy and many more besides.Subscribe for the most comprehensive audio channel for Rugby that you're going to get anywhere. From legends interviews to live roadshows, analysis, depth charts, reviews, and weekly news.It's the home of Monday Night Rugby, Wednesday Night Rugby as well as Rugby on Off The Ball Breakfast
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May 16, 2023 • 6min
Rugby Daily | O'Gara on Leinster, Kitshoff on Cape Town bog, London Irish warning
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final.
We hear from Steven Kitshoff and John Dobson of the DHL Stormers on their terrible pitch and the threat posed by Munster in the URC final.
And there's a dire warning to Premiership clubs, with London Irish potentially a fortnight from oblivion.

May 16, 2023 • 43min
The Red 78 Ep. 71 | Munster’s bravery vs Leinster | Archer is a revelation | Element of surprise now gone for the final? | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs dissect Munster’s statement win over Leinster, who stood out to them to claim gold star of the week and reviewed Frank Murphy’s performance as referee.

May 16, 2023 • 22min
Keith Wood: Munster beat Leinster, La Rochelle set sail for Dublin
Munster legend Keith Wood joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM this morning after Munster ended Leinster's URC dreams in Saturday's semi-final 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.
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#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

May 15, 2023 • 56min
MNR | Munster march on, is Healy going too soon and Stormers licking their lips | D’Arcy and O’Connor
Grand slam winner Gordon D’Arcy and Irish Independent rugby writer Ruaidhri O'Connor join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the fall out from the URC semi finals on this week’s edition of Monday Night Rugby.
(01:00) - Munster deserved it
(12:00) - Differences between Van Graan and Roantree
(15:00) - Ben Healy going too soon?
(23:00) - Stormers video celebrations
(29:00) - Leinster selection mistakes
(37:00) - End of an era?
(44:00) - Leinster need to do something different
In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

May 15, 2023 • 7min
Rugby Daily | Lowe returns for final, Connacht promote Sexton, London Irish deadline
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury update from Leinster ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup final.
We hear from Josh van der Flier and Stuart Lancaster.
Connacht have made a significant appointment to their backroom staff.
And London Irish are given a major deadline by the RFU

May 15, 2023 • 29min
Alan Quinlan: Unnecessary criticism of Leo Cullen, Stormers celebrate Munster win
Former Munster and Ireland player Alan Quinlan had a great day out on Saturday as Munster beat Leinster by a point in the United Rugby Championship semifinal in a dramatic tie.
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 12, 2023 • 9min
Rugby Daily | Solid 7's start, URC semi team news, more Welsh drama
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of an encouraging start for the Ireland Women's Sevens side as they look to secure Olympic qualification in Toulouse.
There's all of the team news from the three provinces involved in Saturday's URC semi-finals. Plus, we hear from Leo Cullen, Alan Quinlan, Pete Wilkins and John Dobson.
Plus, the Welsh regions are to get very familiar next season as financial hardship takes hold.

May 12, 2023 • 42min
Connacht head for South Africa | Munster and Leinster renew their rivalry | Cian Tracey
Cian Tracey of the Irish independent joins Will O'Callaghan to preview this weekend's URC Semi-Finals
🏉 Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

May 12, 2023 • 17min
First Rugby World Cup female referee, online abuse | Joy Neville & Andrew Brace
International rugby referees Joy Neville & Andrew Brace join Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM after being named as part of the officiating panel for the 2023 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

May 12, 2023 • 29min
Alan Quinlan: Depleted Munster face Leinster, can Connacht calm the Stormers?
Munster legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian & Shane on #OTBAM as Leinster take on Munster and Connacht travel to the Stormers for the URC semi-finals on Saturday.
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


