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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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Apr 11, 2025 • 11min
OTB Breakfast Bite | Alan Quinlan & Hannah O'Connor + do more scores equal better Gaelic football matches
This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your free bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan and Hannah O'Connor helped us preview the weekend's Investec Champions Cup action, which includes our live game tomorrow - Bordeaux v Munster. Alan and Hannah also looked ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with England in Cork. Maurice Brosnan joined us to preview the weekend's GAA action. And Daniel Harris reviewed another error-strewn outing for Andre Onana and Manchester United in the Europa League. But this morning's Bite takes in Hannah & Alan previewing Munster's second trip to France in as many weeks, and then we check in with Maurice who has some existential questions regarding Gaelic football's new rules. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Apr 11, 2025 • 10min
"We're massive underdogs" | Ireland v England | Quinlan & O'Connor | OTB Breakfast Rugby
Former Irish rugby internationals Alan Quinlan & Hannah O’Connor join Shane & Colm on the show to look ahead to this weekend's massive Six Nations clash between Ireland & England in Cork.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Apr 10, 2025 • 18min
Rugby Daily | Ireland change 3 in W6N, Munster receive huge boost, worrying Chabal update
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations meeting with England at Virgin Media Park. We hear from the recalled Dorothy Wall and head coach Scott Bemand ahead of that game in Cork. Munster have received a HUGE boost before their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final with Bordeaux - a game you can hear live on Saturday's Off The Ball. Jordie Barrett is named to start for Leinster in their quarter-final with Glasgow.Richie has the latest on the WRU, where job cuts are expected, and on Cardiff. Plus, a worrying update on the neurological health of former France international Sebastian Chebal. And Benetton have thrown a spanner in La Rochelle's preparations for next season.

Apr 10, 2025 • 40min
The Six Nations Show | Ireland Face World Leaders England | Anna Caplice & Sarah Hunter
The Six Nations show is back with England's all-time most capped rugby player, Sarah Hunter, and Ireland former back-row, Anna Caplice. They preview one of the biggest game's of this year's Women's Six Nations, Ireland vs England. #Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland.

Apr 10, 2025 • 19min
The Red 78 Unlocked | A famous win for Munster in France | Ep. 127
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a terrific win for the Reds against La Rochelle. They'll look ahead to another massive clash in France against Bordeaux, and discuss Jack Crowley's new contract.

Apr 9, 2025 • 15min
Rugby Daily | Crowley signs, Parsons out, Wallabies coach to job-share
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the news all Munster fans have been waiting for.Connacht have an eye on another provincial GAA ground.The western province have also added to their coaching structure.We speak to Scott Bemand as Ireland prepare to resume their Women’s Six Nations campaign against England in Cork.Richie has the latest on Australia’s hunt for a new head coach.And the latest too from trouble-stricken Cardiff.

Apr 8, 2025 • 10min
Rugby Daily | Munster prepare for 'Billie Barry', Boyd is back, World Rugby defend 7-1 bench
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster who are preparing for another raid on France. Thaakir Abrahams and Denis Leamy speak ahead of that Bordeaux clash. The potential semi-final venues for the Investec Champions Cup have been revealed. We hear from Cullie Tucker on Connacht's Challenge Cup quarter-final with Racing 92. And the 7-1 bench split has received some high-level backing.

Apr 8, 2025 • 12min
OTB Breakfast Bite | James Tracy on Munster & Leinster + Tommy reviews the GAA
This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Méabh De Búrca helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League clash of the Republic of Ireland and Greece. Former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy reviewed the Irish provinces' performances in the Investec Champions Cup, while OTB's own Dara Smith-Naughton highlighted the top 5 Irish performances of the weekend. And OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney reviewed the opening weekend of the All Ireland Football Championship. But this morning's Bite takes some of James' chat around Munster's win at La Rochelle, and then we check in with Tommy. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Apr 7, 2025 • 10min
Rugby Daily | Leinster injury update, QF refs confirmed, Wallabies Lions tour blow
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from a buoyant Leinster camp following their 62-0 demolition of Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup. The referees for this coming weekend's quarter-finals have been confirmed. La Rochelle could have an Italian consolation prize after their exit at the hands of Munster. The Wallabies suffer another defection ahead of the Lions tour. And a Welsh legend calls time on their career.

Apr 7, 2025 • 11min
OTB Breakfast Bite | Munster's bit of luck, and have Cork peaked too soon
This is Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan reviewed a fine weekend in the Investec Champions Cup for both Munster and Leinster. We looked back on yesterday's Allianz Hurling League final with Sarah O'Donovan and Ryan O'Dywer. Plus, football writer Dan Bardell talked Premier League. But this morning's Bite takes us first to a huge evening for Munster at the Stade Marcel Deflandre, and then we ask Sarah if Cork's hurlers have peaked too soon. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join


