Nathan Murphy chats with Munster rugby player Fineen Whycherley about his rise through the ranks at Munster, his rugby background, the influence of Paul O'Connell on his career and what his ambitions are for Ireland.

Fineen Whycherley | Munster rise, Paul O'Connell influence and Irish ambitions

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, Stuart Lancaster, Keith Wood, Alan Quinlan, Stuart Barnes, Andy Dunne 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, the BODcast, Leaders Questions with Stuart Lancaster as well as Rugby on OTB AM.

Sports

Rugby Fans ! Listen to Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell as he joined Joe Molloy for episode one of  our latest series 'Inner Drive'. From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means. @AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive

Inner Drive Ep.1: Shane O'Donnell | Hattrick heroism, concussion incapacitation & space travel ambitions

Aisling O'Reilly was joined live from The Camden by three Six Nations Grand Slam winners, Fiona Hayes, Jenny Murphy and Nora Stapleton, as well as former Ireland international Bernard Jackman for a special look at this year's Women's Six Nations.  Hayes, Stapleton and Murphy also looked back on their Grand Slam triumph in 2013.  The Women's Six Nations, with Guinness. Drink responsibly, visit http://drinkaware.ie

From the highs of 2013 to where we are now! | Women's Six Nations Panel | LIVE FROM THE CAMDEN

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations showdown with Scotland on Saturday, and we hear from senior coach John McKee.  The race to become new Ulster head coach is not yet a done deal, as former All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden discusses his rumoured move to the province.  A trio of new contracts are handed out at Connacht.  And there's more bad news for the luckless Taulupe Faletau.

Rugby Daily | Cruden discusses Ulster links, names still in frame for Ulster job, Monaghan back for Ireland

Ruairi O’Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a great win for the Reds against the Bulls, and to look ahead to another clash in South Africa against the Lions on Saturday.
 (0.30) Intro and comments (13.00) Fiona and Quinny discuss Munster’s win over the Bulls (28.19) Star of the week (30.40) Lions preview
 The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Off The Ball app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join.
 Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie  Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78 -


The Red 78 Unlocked: Munster’s statement win in South Africa, and can they make it two from two? Ep. 94

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you an interesting update from Ronan O'Gara's latest interview with RMC in France.  Ulster look set to make a surprise appointment as head coach, and Steven Kitshoff's played his final game for the province already.  And we hear from Brittany Hogan and Enya Breen as Ireland's women target World Cup qualification this weekend.

Fineen Whycherley | Munster rise, Paul O'Connell influence and Irish ambitions

Download our free app to listen on your phone