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Oct 4, 2022 • 8min
Rugby Daily: Captain Cian v the Pumas, Friend and Prendergast speak, and Galthié to Japan?
On today's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news ahead of Emerging Ireland's latest outing in South Africa.
We hear from both Andy Friend and Mike Prendergast ahead of Friday's interpro at the Sportsground, with some interesting comments from the former on the current state of the game.
And how about some juicy rumours from France?
Oct 4, 2022 • 19min
Sheehan vs Kelleher, front-row depth chart | Mike Sherry
Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM this morning to assess Ireland's front row options with less than a year out until the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Oct 3, 2022 • 41min
MNR | Can new laws save rugby from itself? | URC round-up | Awesome impact of Jason Jenkins
Joe Molloy is joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and former Munster and Leinster player Liam Toland on this week's Monday Night Rugby.
(00:30) Connacht's slow start continues.
(10:00) Munster's season so far: 'poor results and poor performances.'
(20:00) Will trial of new laws fix rugby's timing issue?
(28:00) Leinster show Ulster respect - but remain best by a distance.
Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Oct 3, 2022 • 9min
Rugby Daily: Stockdale & JGP injury woes
There's bad news for both Ulster and Leinster on the injury front, with two internationals still out a month away from the autumn series.
Quinny gives us his early verdicts on Connacht and Leinster ahead of their inter-pro meeting.
And there's news from France regarding Finn Russell, and Les Bleus' coaching staff...
Oct 3, 2022 • 16min
Leinster win rain-soaked Belfast derby, Stormers punish sloppy Connacht
Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Johnny on #OTBAM as Leinster beat Ulster in the first Interpro of the season, while Connacht are still winless as they host Munster this weekend.
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Sep 30, 2022 • 24min
Concussion legal cases, John Cooney for Scotland | Alan Quinlan
Alan Quinlan joined Adrian to discuss the news of former Irish rugby players taking concussion cases to court. He also looked ahead to the weekend's URC action.
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Sep 29, 2022 • 53min
Brian O'Driscoll: Munster expectations, Lancaster's legacy, Ulster on the up & sympathy for Aki
Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to talk rugby.
(00:35) 'What the hell happened with the dog, Brian?!'
(09:00) Expectations vs reality: Where are Munster now?
(25:00) Stuart Lancaster's Leinster legacy - who can replace him?
(37:20) 'Ulster fans should be excited, but they've been here before.'
(44:00) Sympathy for Bundee Aki.
Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Sep 29, 2022 • 19min
Keith Wood: Munster changes, extraordinary Leo Cullen
Munster and Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to reflect on Munster's difficult start to the season, what next for Leo Cullen after Lancaster's impending departure, and much more.
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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Sep 28, 2022 • 39min
WNR | All Blacks win again, toxic Springbok style, worrying Munster, Lancaster's replacement | Matt Williams
Former Leinster and Ulster coach Matt Williams joins Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby.
(00:43) 'In crisis' New Zealand win the Rugby Championship.
(08:00) Ireland's chances against South Africa and Australia in November.
(17:18) Worcester go into administration.
(24:00) Round-up of weekend two of the URC.
Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Sep 28, 2022 • 5min
YHtBT: Timmy McCarthy - ROG's greatest day for Munster
Timmy McCarthy joined Ger & Shane for the latest installment for 'You Had To Be There' where he discussed Ronan O'Gara's performance against Leinster in 2006.
You can hear the full episode in the Off The Ball Daily podcast feed now.
