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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.

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  1. JACK CROWLEY: ‘It is unknown, it is unique and obscure!’ | The long term injury | On track for New Year | OTB Rugby

    · 16 min · S26 E472

    Dara Smith-Naughton was at the launch of the Investec Champions Cup season, and he spoke with Munster’s Jack Crowley about his injury, the unknowns of his unique condition, and his goal to be bak in the New Year, fit…

  2. WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | ‘They’ve adapted poorly to the professional game!’ | Munster’s concerns | TOLAND & THORNLEY

    · 14 min · S26 E473

    This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Liam Toland and Gerry Thornley join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s…

  3. The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster lose on opening day, Peter O'Mahony's comments | Ep.160

    · 28 min · S26 E476

    The Red 78 is BACK for a new season! Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the defeat to Glasgow Warriors, to look ahead to the season as a whole and to discuss…

  4. RUGBY DAILY: Munster's Flanagan to step down | Crowley on the comeback | The Mack is BACK!

    · 14 min · S26 E477

    David Wilson is back with Thursday’s Rugby Daily, and there’s plenty on the agenda across the provinces and beyond. Munster CEO Ian Flanagan confirms he will step down at the end of the month, with the province still…

  5. Rugby Daily | Leinster's double defeat in Durban, O'Shea shines for Munster

    · 11 min · S26 E481

    Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the reaction from the URC, as Leinster suffer another defeat in South Africa, while Charlie O'Shea shines for Munster, And Saracens go out to clarify…

  6. Brian O'Driscoll - The Next Play: Shane Jennings on life after Leinster | Off The Ball

    · 51 min · S26 E478

    Welcome back to a brand new series on Off The Ball where Brian O'Driscoll sits down with legends of Irish sport who have retired their sporting career for something new. In this episode, Brian spoke to former…

  7. Rugby Daily | Who Munster need as next CEO, Leinster upbeat despite South Africa defeats

    · 12 min · S26 E485

    Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Leinster count the positives despite back-to-back URC defeats in South Africa, Who is the right character to take on the Munster CEO role? And four…

  8. STUART McCLOSKEY, JAMES HUME & DAVE McCANN | The Glasgow draw | Munster up next | Ulster’s season goal | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES

    · 50 min · S26 E487

    In the third of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast, joined by current stars and future legends of Ulster rugby, Stuart McCloskey, James…

  9. RICHIE MURPHY & STEPHEN FERRIS | What makes a coach stand out | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES

    · 1 h 08 min · S26 E488

    In the third of our four Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshows, Eoin Sheahan and Andy Dunne were on stage at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast, joined by Ulster legend Stephen Ferris, and head coach Richie Murphy to look ahead…

  10. The Red 78 | Charlie O'Shea shines against Bulls | Ep. 161

    · 19 min · S26 E490

    Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about a remarkable performance from Charlie O'Shea as the Reds see off the Bulls. There's a preview of Saturday's clash…

  11. Rugby’s Kent Bray details his escape from a crippling cocaine addiction... | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    · 31 min · S26 E491

    Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton & Kathleen McNamee sit down with Kent Bray - former Australian out-half, Lions tourist opponent with NSW in 1989, and a Harlequins player and coach who also built a high-flying career…

  12. Rugby Daily | The first BIG task for new Munster CEO, NZ and NRL in "Chiefs" feud

    · 14 min · S26 E492

    Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll hear from the new Munster interim CEO, as a former player outlines the types of issues he'll have to get to grips with first James Tracy's…

  13. LEO CULLEN: Return to the Laya, South African lessons, and enjoying the last season

    · 7:04 · S26 E493

    Leinster return home for the first competitive outing at the new Laya Arena, and the excitement is already building with the game close to sold out. After a tough but worthwhile tour to South Africa, there’s a focus on…

  14. BRIAN O’DRISCOLL | Munster’s new interim CEO | The off-field issues in the province | OFF THE BALL

    · 10 min · S26 E494

    This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Ireland and Leinster legend Brian O’Driscoll joins Eoin Sheahan in…

  15. Rugby Daily | URC Round 3 team news: big guns back for first interpro derby

    · 14 min · S26 E496

    Welcome to Friday's Night Rugby, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, all the team news for the Irish sides ahead of this weekend's URC action, including the first interpro derby of the season, And a former Leinster centre…

  16. 'People said I couldn't play rugby, I proved them wrong' | 'TRY!' the movie | Mixed Ability Rugby | OFF THE BALL RUGBY

    · 27 min · S26 E497

    Dara Smith-Naughton is joined in studio by 'TRY!' director Oisín Mistéil & leading character Richie Philpott. 'TRY!' is a film which follows several Irish mixed ability rugby teams, striving to compete at the 2025…

  17. 'Ulster till I die' | Ireland caps, Munster & Bilbao | NATHAN DOAK & NICK TIMONEY | OFF THE BALL

    · 25 min · S26 E498

    OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton catches up with Ulster & Ireland's Nick Timoney & Nathan Doak in the stands of the Affidea Stadium, ahead of a huge interpro clash with Munster this Saturday. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank…

  18. UNLOCKED: Will Addison on injuries, Joe Schmidt & 2019 World Cup | OTB Breakfast

    · 10 min · S26 E500

    Following a career in which he made just 44 appearances for Ulster over a 6-year stay, Will Addison speaks about his disappointment at not making the 2019 World Cup, Joe Schmidt & more. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at…

  19. Rugby Daily | Munster's second-half slide, Prendergast honest on struggles

    · 12 min · S26 E501

    Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the reaction from the URC, as Leinster get off the mark in the URC, and it's honours even between Ulster and Munster, While Stuart Lancaster reflects on…

  20. 'It's not emotional': Jacques Nienaber on Leo's last season, Clermont & more | OFF THE BALL RUGBY

    · 11 min · S26 E504

    Leinster senior coach, Jacques Nienaber, speaks to OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup this weekend, as Leinster visit Clermont in the Stade Marcel-Michelin. Rugby on Off The Ball…

  21. Rugby Daily | Maul laws having *too much* impact? Lancaster on Champions Cup shrinking

    · 13 min · S26 E505

    Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, are the new laws being implemented around maul defence having an outsized impact on the game? Stuart Lancaster on why reducing the number of teams in…

  22. Rugby Daily | Munster prepare to commemorate Foley, LRZ calls for artificial pitch ban

    · 12 min · S26 E506

    Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Denis Leamy on an emotionally charged opener for Munster in the Investec Champions Cup, Gerry Thornley blasts what organisers have done to Europe's top…

  23. WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | ’It’s 10 years on… and they will still be playing for Anthony [Foley]’ | LIAM TOLAND & FIONA HAYES

    · 17 min · S26 E507

    This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Liam Toland and Fiona Hayes join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s…

  24. The Red 78 | Ulster draw, Racing come to Cork, Axel remembered | Ep.162

    · 21 min · S26 E508

    The Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the Reds' draw away to Ulster, Racing 92 coming to SuperValu Páirc uí Chaoimh, and to remember the late,…

  25. Rugby Daily | Remembering Anthony Foley, Camp Nou to host the RWC Final?

    · 11 min · S26 E509

    Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Munster prepare to commemorate Anthony Foley, on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Fiona Hayes with an outside shout to win the Investec Champions…

  26. Rugby Daily | Toland: "Leinster deserve more credit", LBB denied entry to UK!

    · 13 min · S26 E511

    Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, a Bordeaux star is being held at Bristol Airport ahead of their Champions Cup opener tonight. Leinster renew their rivalry with old foes Clermont…

  27. ALAN QUINLAN & ANDY DUNNE | A tribute to Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES

    · 27 min · S26 E512

    In the fourth and final Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshow, Will O’Callahan was joined on stage at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork by Andy Dunne, and Munster legend Alan Quinlan. This was a special show, as it marked exactly 10…

  28. JACK CROWLEY, EDWIN EDOGBO & CONOR RYAN | Champions Cup, Beyoncé’s Halo & Injury recovery | THE BANK OF IRELAND ROADSHOW SERIES

    · 37 min · S26 E513

    In the fourth and final Bank Of Ireland Rugby Roadshow, Will O’Callahan was joined on stage at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork by Andy Dunne as well as three Cork natives in the Munster squad, all of which at different stages…

  29. Let Charlie O'Shea be Charlie O'Shea! Munster show signs of life | Monday Night Rugby (Teaser)

    · 24 min · S26 E517

    This is just part of a much larger conversation that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland join Eoin Sheahan on Monday Night…

  30. Rugby Daily | Gibson-Park doubt for Munster clash, Spanish team in the URC?

    · 12 min · S26 E518

    Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill, Coming up, Leinster crush Clermont in their Champions Cup opener, Connacht come through the chaos to beat Saracens in Galway, It's Charlie O'Shea's world and…

  31. Munster's Alex Nankivell, Jimmy Duffy and Fineen Wycherley preview this weekend's Leinster clash

    · 21 min · S26 E519

    OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton catches up with Munster's Fineen Wycherley, Alex Nankivell, and assistant coach Jimmy Duffy following their emotional European win over Racing 92 in Cork, reflecting on honoring Anthony Foley,…

  32. Rugby Daily | Back-row crisis, the race for 10: questions for Farrell in Ireland's November squad

    · 11 min · S26 E521

    Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily,with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the questions for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of his squad announcement later, Alex Nankivell signs a new contract with Munster, And Wales…

  33. The Red 78 | Leinster loom as Reds win in Cork | Ep.163

    · 20 min · S26 E522

    Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster greats Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the win over Racing at SuperValu Pairc ui Chaoimh, to talk about Axel Foley, and to look ahead to Saturday's huge derby…

  34. WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | ‘A systemic approach has been Ireland’s friend…’ | November Internationals squad named | GORDON D’ARCY

    · 12 min · S26 E523

    This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Gordon D’Arcy joins Eoin Sheahan and Dara Smith-Naughton for…

  35. Rugby Daily | Two uncapped in Ireland November squad, Ciarán Frawley "has got everything" as a 10

    · 10 min · S26 E525

    Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill, Coming up, the main storylines from the Ireland squad announcement ahead of their November tests in the Nations Championship, Gordon D'Arcy on the case for Ciaran…

  36. LEO CULLEN | Dan Sheehan starts at 8 against Munster! | Joey Carbery’s first start

    · 11 min · S26 E526

    Off The Ball’s Dara Smith-Naughton sat down with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen as they named their side to face Munster in the Aviva on Saturday. The biggest news there is seeing Dan Sheehan starting at 8! Rugby on…

  37. BRIAN O’DRISCOLL: ‘There will be no concerns’ as Dan Sheehan starts at 8! | OTB RUGBY

    · 11 min · S26 E527

    This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Ireland and Leinster legend Brian O’Driscoll joins Eoin Sheahan in…

  38. Rugby Daily | Carbery's chance for Ireland call-up, Stormers slam 'Roche to Ireland' rumours

    · 15 min · S26 E529

    Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the team news for the Irish provinces ahead of this weekend's URC action - yes, we will take about Dan Sheehan at 8. Ireland begin their first-ever tour…

  39. SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Munster's URC Derby Defeat, Carrick's Utd Crisis and GAA/AFL drain | FREE SNIPPET

    · 25 min · S26 E530

    This is just part of a much larger conversation that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Irish Daily Mail rugby writer…

  40. Leo Cullen & Jamie Osborne: Gavin Coombes incident, Dan Sheehan at 8 | Full post-match | OTB RUGBY

    · 11 min · S26 E531

    Leinster head coach Leo Cullen & player Jamie Osborne speak to media after their 24-18 win over Munster in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

  41. Clayton McMillan & Tadhg Beirne: Gavin Coombes, ill-discipline | Full post-match | OTB RUGBY

    · 11 min · S26 E532

    Munster head coach Clayton McMillan & captain Tadhg Beirne speak to media after their 24-18 loss to Leinster in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting

  42. MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | “He is capable of playing in any position!” | The Dan Sheehan experiment!

    · 11 min · S26 E534

    Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland join Eoin Sheahan for Monday Night Rugby to dive into the Dan Sheehan experiment! Monday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

  43. Rugby Daily | Ringrose major doubt for November, Furlong cited for Coombes incident

    · 13 min · S26 E536

    Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, a big injury doubt for Ireland ahead of the Nations Championship, Tadhg Furlong cited for serious foul play in Leinster's URC win over Munster, And…

  44. Rugby Daily | FOUR Springboks stars OUT for Ireland test, shock call-up for Wallabies veteran

    · 12 min · S26 E537

    Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the Springboks are rocked by an injury crisis three weeks out from their clash with Ireland, Johnny Sexton gives Tadhg Furlong his backing ahead of a…

  45. The Red 78 | A tale of two halves at the Aviva Stadium | Ep. 164

    · 23 min · S26 E538

    Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the defeat to Leinster, Tadhg Furlong's citing, and the clash with the Sharks this weekend.

  46. WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY | 'If he gets off with a couple of games, the Saffas are going to go to war!' | BRENDAN FANNING & FIONA HAYES

    · 13 min · S26 E539

    This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Fiona Hayes and Brendan Fanning join Eoin Sheahan for this week’s…

  47. Rugby Daily | Furlong hearing today, are Munster players *really* not fit enough for Ireland?

    · 12 min · S26 E541

    Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Tadhg Furlong appears before a URC disciplinary committee today, Are Munster players not making Ireland squads because of Clayton McMillan's selection…

  48. Rugby Daily | Furlong cleared of charges, URC team news, McMillan on Munster start

    · 11 min · S26 E544

    Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Tadhg Furlong cleared of foul play charges by URC disciplinary committee, The team news for the provinces, with a Connacht-Leinster showdown in Galway…

  49. Rugby Daily | Reports: McNamara as new Leinster boss, Prendergast in fitness race

    · 12 min · S26 E546

    Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Sam Prendergast is in a race to be fit for Ireland's Nations Championship clash this Friday, Noel McNamara is set to be named the next head coach of…

  50. Rugby Daily | McNamara confirmed as new Leinster coach, Borthwick *turned down* Shaun Edwards offer

    · 11 min · S26 E549

    Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Leinster confirm Noel McNamara as their successor to head coach Leo Cullen, Does the Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand trust his bench enough?…

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