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Oct 14, 2022 • 20min
Connacht forwards, Sexton's rep with refs | Alan Quinlan
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM ahead of Connacht welcoming Leinster to the Sportsground in the URC this evening.
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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Oct 14, 2022 • 20min
Completing the Triple Crown of swimming | Rosie Foley
Ex-Ireland international Rosie Foley joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM after she completed Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming marathon challenge last month.
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
Oct 13, 2022 • 18min
PAUL O'CONNELL: Emerging Ireland, retirement and mental health | International Rugby Experience
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 as a coach in the national setup, the Emerging Ireland tour and how it affected the players and provinces, and how his mental health was affected by retirement.
Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Oct 13, 2022 • 36min
Brian O'Driscoll: Sexton continues to amaze, malfunctioning Munster, URC comes alive
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 Ball.
(01:00) Munster lacking passion, performance and personnel.
(18:00) 'Desperation derby' win doesn't mask Connacht's problems.
(22:00) Leinster give supporters cause to care about the URC.
(30:00) Health risks for rugby players.
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Oct 12, 2022 • 37min
WNR | 'I don't think Munster will qualify for Europe' | Power ranking the URC | Williams & RUD
Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams and the Irish Independent's Rúaidhrí O'Connor on Wednesday Night Rugby.
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Timestamps
(0:00) - Munster's struggles continue with defeat at Connacht.
(04:32) - What's going wrong at Munster?
(09:08) - The return of the Emerging Ireland players this week.
(13:19) - A tough year ahead for Munster.
(19:48) - Leinster beat Sharks in a thriller.
(24:43) - South African teams strengthening the URC, power ranking the top teams.
(28:01) - Sexton's strong start.
Oct 12, 2022 • 37min
Keith Wood's BEST XV he ever played against
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 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
Oct 11, 2022 • 8min
Rugby Daily: Munster injury woes, Wilkins' Byrne update and French coaching departures
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 Byrne's injury status ahead of the Leinster game.
The now former chief of the World Cup organising committee is facing jail time, and two of Fabien Galthié's coaches are off to Stade.
Oct 11, 2022 • 44min
The Red 78 Ep.40 | Time for patience, momentum killers vs Connacht and a need for more leadership? | Quinlan and Briggs
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 patience in order for the squad to rebuild and also award Quinny's gold star of the week.
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Oct 10, 2022 • 12min
Rugby Daily: More Larmour & Madigan injury woes, Quinlan 'worried' about Munster, and NZ's Jager bomb
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 new signing, Tadgh McElroy.
Alan Quinlan on his worries regarding Munster's start to the season.
Plus the former Blackrock boy who's now bleeding All Black...
Oct 10, 2022 • 43min
MNR | 'Connacht bully Munster', Sexton back to 'vintage self', Kitshoff Ulster-bound
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 Sexton back to his best as Leinster play thriller with Sharks.
(33:00) Ulster play free-flowing rugby and make a statement signing.
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