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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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Aug 23, 2023 • 12min
Rugby Daily | Farrell ban explained, Wallabies follow Irish model, Jones on Hansen
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details behind Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola's suspensions. Rugby Australia is to follow the Irish centrality model to arrest a slide in the sport down under. We hear from Eddie Jones regarding Steve Hansen's Wallabies involvement, and Ben Healy gets another chance to impress for Scotland.
Aug 23, 2023 • 8min
'It is pretty much everyone's dream' | Jimmy O'Brien on his Rugby World Cup hopes
Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien was speaking to the media ahead of their game against Samoa at the weekend.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 42min
IRELAND 29 - 10 ENGLAND: Reaction from Keith Earls, Andy Farrell, James Ryan & More!
After England's 29-10 victory over England at the Aviva Stadium, OTB was able to get insights from Andy Farrell, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Courtney Lawes, James Ryan and Steve Borthwick.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 6min
Rugby Daily | Vunipola facing ban, Moala appeals, Hansen joins Wallabies
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you reaction to Ireland's win over England at the Aviva. We hear from Keith Earls and Steve Borthwick.
Wales and Tonga have named their World Cup squads, while the latter have included George Moala.
The TMO Bunker is on its way to the World Cup.
And there's a very very surprising presence in the Wallabies camp this week.
Aug 9, 2023 • 9min
Rugby Daily | Conan 'not too serious', Keane in camp, Am not quite out
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp in Portugal where Roy Keane's been a visitor.
Simon Easterby provides the latest update on Jack Conan's foot problem.
We hear from Jacques Nienaber on how we may see Lukhanyo Am and Handre Pollard at the World Cup after all.
It's all change for Wales ahead of their second date with England.
And Zander goes to tackling school.
Aug 8, 2023 • 1min
An Update from Off The Ball
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Aug 8, 2023 • 7min
Ger Gilroy explains the upcoming changes at Off The Ball
Ger Gilroy joins Joe Molloy to break down exactly what will be happening at Off The Ball from Wednesday morning.
From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 21min
Doris shines in Italy game, main concern from RWC warm-ups | Alan Quinlan
Broadcaster Johnny Ward and the Irish Independent’s Dan McDonnell chat to Irish rugby legend Alan Quinlan about Ireland’s recent match versus Italy in preparation for the World Cup.
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Aug 6, 2023 • 28min
Ireland v Italy Review - Avoiding preparation pitfalls, Farrell knows what it's like and Doris at 7 is a go
Former Ireland internationals Gordon D'Arcy and James Downey join OTB's John Duggan to look back at Ireland's first warm up game ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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Aug 6, 2023 • 23min
Ireland's journey to The World Cup beings | Interviews w/ Andy Dunne, Andy Farrell & Iain Henderson
Andy Farrell, Andy Dunne & Iain Henderson share their thoughts after Ireland's 33-17 victory over Italy.
