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May 2, 2023 • 9min
Rugby Daily | IRFU's McWilliams silence, Sexton fitness update, mixed news for Munster
On Tuesday's star-studded Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Greg McWilliams' status.
We hear from Jonathan Sexton in his groin injury, and we also chat to Paul O'Connell and Bryan Habana.
There's mixed news on the injury front for Munster ahead of their URC quarter-final.
London Irish's financial problems continue.
And a French great is retiring.
May 2, 2023 • 47min
The Red 78 Ep. 69 | URC Quarter-Final preview vs. Glasgow | Big name players return from injury | Briggs & Quinlan
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs preview the URC Quarter-Final against the Glasgow Warriors this weekend and discuss the lessons that need to be learned from their last outing in Thomand Park. Quinlan & Briggs are also optimistic that some important players could return from injury in time for the clash.
May 2, 2023 • 39min
BOD: Leinster & ROG's La Rochelle set for another Champions Cup showdown
Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan for a look back at Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals wins for Leinster and Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle.
(01:40) Leinster flourished and Toulouse floundered in Dublin.
(27:00) Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle secure another Champions Cup final spot.
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May 2, 2023 • 22min
Why Leinster are annoyed with La Rochelle | James Tracy
Former Leinster & Ireland hooker James Tracy joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM after Leinster booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a 41-22 victory over Toulouse.
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Apr 30, 2023 • 1h 6min
Kimmage on horse racing, Leinster cruise through and the Sunday Shame | SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW
OTB's Joe Molloy is joined by the Irish Independent's Cian Tracey and travel writer and Golf Weekly co-host Fionn Davenport to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages and beyond on this Sunday morning.
The panel will look at Paul Kimmage's latest piece on the state of horse racing, Joe Brolly's thoughts on GAA coverage in 2023 and how Leo Cullen's Blues keep marching on no matter how tough the obstacle in their way.
Apr 29, 2023 • 23min
"Johnny Sexton couldn't have done any better" | LEINSTER 41 TOULOUSE 22: Reaction with Andy Dunne, Leo Cullen and James Ryan
Former Leinster fly half Andy Dunne joined OTB's Johnny Ward to discuss the Blues booking their spot in the Heineken Champions Cup final with a 41-22 win over Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium.
Also, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan speak to Connor Morris as they go in search for that elusive fifth star on the jersey.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 9min
Rugby Daily | Henshaw out, Kolisi's operation, new Munster appointment
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of both of this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals.
We hear from Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain James Ryan on their meeting with Toulouse. We'll have live commentary on Off The Ball on Saturday, with Connor Morris and Andy Dunne at the Aviva.
Siya Kolisi is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup.
And there's an important new appointment at Munster.
Apr 28, 2023 • 15min
Ireland's Search for Their 1st Win | Anna Caplice
Former Ireland international Anna Caplice assessed how Ireland might be able to get a win vs. Scotland on the last day of the Six Nations and gave her opinion on who might win the battle between France and England at a sold out Twickenham.
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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Apr 28, 2023 • 20min
Alan Quinlan | How Can Leinster Stop Dupont, Can Toulouse Cause an Upset?
Former Ireland and Munster player Alan Quinlan was in the OTB AM studio to preview the Champions Cup semifinals this weekend and looked at how important it is for Irish rugby that Andrew Goodman wasn't lured to 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.
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#OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow
Apr 27, 2023 • 6min
Rugby Daily | Ireland team named, changes to World Cup draws, Connacht make loan signings
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news for Ireland's final TikTok Women's Six Nations outing of the season. Plus we hear from head coach Greg McWilliams.
There are changes afoot for future World Cup draws.
And Connacht have made a pair of loan signings.
