OTB Rugby

By OffTheBall Radio

Sports & Recreation

What's OTB Rugby about?

Rugby on Off the Ball

Download our free app to listen on your phone

LAST EPISODE

The Saturday Panel | Rugby'...

01.16.2021

Former Irish rugby internationals Mick Galwey, Nick Popplewell and Niall Woods joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel this week! We discussed the amateur era of the game, the training differences compared to today, concussion, and even a Richard Harris ...

OTB Rugby episodes:

01.16.2021 The Saturday Panel \| Rugby's good old amateur days, Richard Harris, Lions tours Former Irish rugby internationals Mick Galwey, Nick Popplewell and Niall Woods joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel this week! We discussed the amateur era of the game, the training differences compared to today, concussion, and even a Richard Harris ...
01.15.2021 Ciara Griffin \| Irish Rugby captain \| Six Nations hope, teaching online, training in Covid times Irish women's rugby captain Ciara Griffin joined Ger Gilroy on Friday's Off The Ball to discuss her hopes that the Six Nations will still go ahead. The Munster star also talked teaching her students online and how the Irish camp ...
01.15.2021 Alan Quinlan: Carbery comeback? \| Six Nations options \| Champions Cup \| Rugby on OTB AM Alan Quinlan joined this morning's OTB AM. #OTBAM is live every morning from 7:30 am, with thanks to Gillette \| #MadeOfWhatMatters
01.14.2021 Brian O’Driscoll on his Six Nations selection, Paul O’Connell's new role, & rugby's 2021 landscape Brian O'Driscoll joins Nathan to chat about Ireland's Six Nations selection quandaries and rugby's landscape in 2021. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
01.14.2021 Ireland's 2021 second row Depth Chart with Malcolm O'Kelly \| Paul O'Connell's impact Malcolm O'Kelly joined OTB AM this morning to offer his thoughts on Ireland's second row options ahead of the Six Nations. #OTBAM is brought to you live every morning with Gillette \| #MadeOfWhatMatters
01.13.2021 Ronan O'Gara \| La Rochelle's Covid outbreak and what Paul O'Connell brings to Ireland Joe Molloy chats with former Ireland player and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara as we discuss outbreak of COVID-19 in the La Rochelle camp, the suspension of the Champions Cup, and the appointment of Paul O'Connell as Ireland forwards ...
01.11.2021 Champions Cup suspended, Six Nations in doubt and Inter-Pro Review Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland Captain Keith Wood and Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor as we react to the breaking news coming from the EPCR today; The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been ...
01.11.2021 Alan Quinlan talks Ireland's contract dilemma and the 2021 Rugby schedule Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM on Monday to look back at the weekend's action and to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the 2021 Six Nations. Quinlan discussed the prospect of the Six Nations being cancelled or postponed, what affect this would ...
01.08.2021 Alan Quinlan \| Paul O'Connell's new gig, McFarland Leinster comments \| OTB AM Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Eoin on Friday's OTB AM to discuss Paul O'Connell's new role with the Irish senior set-up, Dan McFarland's comments about Leinster, and a look ahead to this weekend's action. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from ...
01.07.2021 Paul O'Connell added to the Ireland coaching ticket Liam Toland & Ruaidhri O'Connor join Nathan to discuss Paul O'Connell's link-up with the Ireland set-up. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
01.07.2021 Fineen Whycherley \| Munster rise, Paul O'Connell influence and Irish ambitions 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.
01.06.2021 Inter-pro derby preview and a Lions Tour in Ireland? Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Irish Independent Ruaidhri O'Connor as we look ahead to this weekend's inter-provincial derbies, and we discuss the future of the British and Irish Lions Tour, and ...
01.06.2021 Lions eye Croke Park date? \| 'The tour won't be postponed' \| Rugby with Tom English The BBC's Tom English joined OTB AM to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the Lions' series against the Springboks. In association with Gillette \| #MadeOfWhatMatters
01.05.2021 Tom Daly \| Leinster win, Sevens influence and Ireland ambitions Neil Treacy chats with Connacht Rugby player Tom Daly as we look back on their win over the weekend against Leinster, discuss his career for the province so far, and chat about his ambitions for the international set-up.
01.04.2021 Ronan O'Gara \| Jack Carty's Ireland credentials, consistency and La Rochelle's big win Former Ireland player and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara joins Neil Treacy for Monday Night Rugby as we look back on a big weekend of inter-pro derbies.
01.04.2021 Alan Quinlan \| How to make a Lions squad \| Postponing the tour \| Connacht hype \| Munster Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to look back at Connacht's win over Leinster and ahead to Munster's trip to Galway. He also discussed the uncertainty surrounding the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa. #OTBAM is brought to you with thanks ...
01.04.2021 Jack Carty interview \| Beating Leinster, Irish ambitions, Connacht confidence, mindset Irish rugby's man of the moment Jack Carty joined OTB AM on Monday following Connacht's victory against Leinster at the RDS. #OTBAM is brought to you with thanks to Gillette. Live weekday mornings from 7:30am. #MadeOfWhatMatters OTB AM is the ...
12.30.2020 Covid cancellations and Inter-Pro Weekend Preview Will O'Callaghan and Ruaidhri O'Connor discuss the future of rugby as COVID cases begin to rise again. We also look ahead to this weekend's inter-pro derby matches.
12.23.2020 Wednesday Night Rugby \| Ronan O'Gara Joe Molloy joined by La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara to discuss the new Rainbow Cup which will be played in 2021, Head injuries and how to tackle the problem and much more! @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
12.22.2020 Brian O'Driscoll \| Munster's comeback \| The Tom Wood-Josh van der Flier incident \| Mayo curse Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB AM to talk Munster's comeback, JJ Hanrahan, the Tom Wood-Josh van der Flier incident and Mayo football. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across ...
12.21.2020 Munster's comeback, liberated dressing room and Tom Wood's tackle Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and the Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor as we look back on the Heineken Champions Cup weekend and Munster's massive victory over Clermont.
12.21.2020 Alan Quinlan: Munster send message to the 'has-beens' \| Wood-van der Flier incident \| OTB AM Alan Quinlan joined the lads on Monday's OTB AM to discuss a landmark win for Munster and all the other talking-points across the weekend's Heineken Champions Cup action. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – ...
12.18.2020 Alan Quinlan \| Danny Care comments \| Ben Healy latest \| A return to Ireland for Pat Lam? Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM on Friday for all the latest rugby talk ahead of the weekend full of Heineken Champions Cup over the weekend. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings ...
12.16.2020 RONAN O'GARA \| The Champions Cup shake-up and coaching priorities Ronan O'Gara joins Neil for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
12.16.2020 TIGHT FIVE \| Losing Ben Healy? \| Leinster's brutal consistency \| Cheap shots The Tight Five is back with Neil Treacy, reflecting on the first round of the 2020/21 Heineken Champions Cup, including the treatment of Munster's Ben Healy at the weekend. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball ...
12.15.2020 'Ireland need Irish coaches' \| Matty Williams on his 'great fears' for Ireland Matty Williams discusses the rugby issues with the day on OTB AM. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 am every morning! If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe, rate ...
12.14.2020 BRIAN O'DRISCOLL \| World Cup draw & Champions Cup Review Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joins Joe for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
12.14.2020 Champions Cup \| Alan Quinlan on Munster, Ben Healy & Connacht's loss Alan Quinlan joined us to assess the weekend's Champions Cup action. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 am every morning! If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe, rate and ...
12.11.2020 Alan Quinlan \| Brain trauma in Rugby \| Champions Cup preview Alan Quinlan joined Friday's OTB AM to discuss the issue of brain trauma in rugby, in light of the sad news this week regarding a number of players who are suffering from early signs of dementia. Quinlan discussed the strides ...
12.10.2020 Brian O'Driscoll on Rugby's Concussion Reckoning As rugby's governing bodies face landmark legal cases from former players affected by concussion and brain injuries, Brian O'Driscoll joins Adrian Barry to discuss how the sport moves forward safely and responsibly. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
12.10.2020 Keith Wood \| Concussion & dementia in rugby \| 'Instant' changes \| Steve Thompson & own experience Former World Player of the Year Keith Wood discussed the impact of concussion and dementia in rugby after Steve Thompson's shocking admission of early onset dementia earlier this week. There are lawsuits being filed, and we look at what can ...
12.09.2020 Wednesday Night Rugby \| Jamie Cudmore on concussion and head injuries Joe Molloy was joined by former Canadian rugby international Jamie Cudmore to look at the issue of head injuries and concussion in rugby, following on from Steve Thompson's diagnosis with dementia.
12.09.2020 The Tight Five \| Neil Treacy with all of the rugby news on OTB AM Neil Treacy joins us for the 'Tight Five' - all the pressing rugby news. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 am every morning! If you enjoy the show, please do ...
12.07.2020 MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY \| Keith Wood \| Ireland win over Scotland, Rugby needs fans, Sexton v Media Joe Molloy joined on the line by Keith Wood as they looked back on Ireland's win over Scotland at the weekend, thoughts on Andy Farrell's first year in charge and much more @Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
12.07.2020 Alan Quinlan's Ireland v Scotland analysis, who is Johnny Sexton's successor? Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Nathan Murphy on Monday's OTB AM to discuss how Ireland performed against Scotland and how it will help build confidence in Andy Farrell's team. Alan analysed the Irish performance, looked at who can provide ...
12.05.2020 Heineken Champions Cup preview \| OTB speaks to all four provinces The Heineken Champions Cup is back on OTB Sports this week, with live commentary on Sunday December 13th of Munster v Harlequins and Racing 92 v Connacht. We spoke to coaches and players from all four provinces, as well as ...
12.04.2020 Ronan O'Gara \| Will Irish rugby see a mass emigration? And Ireland v Scotland Ronan O'Gara joins Ger Gilroy to look ahead to Ireland v Scotland tomorrow afternoon, assess how Andy Farrell's side have fared so far in the Autumn Nations Cup and discuss the ongoing Irish rugby contract situation. In association with Vodafone ...
12.04.2020 Alan Quinlan \| IRFU critics a 'Leinster thing?'; Ben Healy future \| OTB AM Alan Quinlan joined Eoin and Adrian on OTB AM to discuss David Nucifora and the IRFU, and whether he thinks Ben Healy will stay put or move to Scotland. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - ...
12.03.2020 Gordon D'Arcy: 'We're being left in the dark' \| Irish rugby's big questions \| OTB AM We were delighted to welcome IRFU Charitable Trust ambassador Gordon D'Arcy to the show to talk about the current state of Irish rugby. OTB AM with @GilletteUK \| #MadeOfWhatMatters
12.02.2020 Matt Williams \| Sexton's negotiating power, contract decisions and Ireland's 'Giteau Rule' Former Leinster, Ulster and Scotland head coach Matt Williams joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss Wednesday Night Rugby's burning questions. Are Ireland improving or regressing? Can Johnny Sexton really remain captain until World Cup 2023? As well as a look ahead ...
11.30.2020 Lack of progress under Farrell, what's going wrong? Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland captains Brian O'Driscoll and Keith Wood as we look back on a far from convincing Ireland win over Georgia in the Autumn Internationals.
11.30.2020 Alan Quinlan \| Ireland have regressed, players' mentalities are not right Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to discuss the weekend's rugby. Monday's OTB AM has landed after another action-packed weekend of sport. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30 am. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports ...
11.27.2020 Alan Quinlan \| Giving Andy Farrell time; finding new superstars \| OTB AM Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM with Adrian and Eoin reflecting on Ireland's Autumn Nations results so far, and asking whether we have found any new international superstars. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune ...
11.25.2020 RONAN O'GARA \| Where next for Ireland after England humbling? \| WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY Ronan O'Gara joins Joe for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIre
11.24.2020 Andy Dunne \| Ireland need a tactical shake-up after England Former Leinster player and pundit Andy Dunne joined us to discuss Ireland's loss to England. Tuesday's OTB AM podcast is here with a packed show on the OTB podcast feed. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30 ...
11.23.2020 BRIAN O'DRISCOLL & KEITH WOOD \| England in control, Ireland misfire, the post-Schmidt postscript Former Ireland captains Brian O'Driscoll & Keith Wood join Joe for this week's Monday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
11.23.2020 Alan Quinlan reacts to Ireland's disappointing loss at Twickenham Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Monday's OTBAM to breakdown Ireland's performance against England and identified where they can improve in the coming months. Quinlan also gave his take on Tipperary's fantastic win over Cork in the ...
11.20.2020 Alan Quinlan previews the Ireland clash with England at Twickenham Alan Quinlan joined Adrian Barry and Eoin Sheahan on Friday's OTBAM to preview the game between Ireland and England at Twickenham on Saturday. The former Munster star broke down where Ireland will have to be most prepared, discussed England's back ...
11.19.2020 KEITH WOOD \| Ireland face England test \| Thursday Night Rugby Former Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Nathan Murphy on the line as we look ahead to Ireland's game against England this weekend. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
11.18.2020 Mike Tindall \| 'I wana see a good dust-up' \| Ireland can trouble this England team English World Cup-winner Mike Tindall look ahead to Ireland's trip to Twickenham. Do you think Ireland will get bullied again by Eddie Jones' side? OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 ...

Older episodes

01.16.2021 The Saturday Panel \| Rugby's good old amateur days, Richard Harris, Lions tours Former Irish rugby internationals Mick Galwey, Nick Popplewell and Niall Woods joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel this week! We discussed the amateur era of the game, the training differences compared to today, concussion, and even a Richard Harris ...
01.15.2021 Ciara Griffin \| Irish Rugby captain \| Six Nations hope, teaching online, training in Covid times Irish women's rugby captain Ciara Griffin joined Ger Gilroy on Friday's Off The Ball to discuss her hopes that the Six Nations will still go ahead. The Munster star also talked teaching her students online and how the Irish camp ...
01.15.2021 Alan Quinlan: Carbery comeback? \| Six Nations options \| Champions Cup \| Rugby on OTB AM Alan Quinlan joined this morning's OTB AM. #OTBAM is live every morning from 7:30 am, with thanks to Gillette \| #MadeOfWhatMatters
01.14.2021 Brian O’Driscoll on his Six Nations selection, Paul O’Connell's new role, & rugby's 2021 landscape Brian O'Driscoll joins Nathan to chat about Ireland's Six Nations selection quandaries and rugby's landscape in 2021. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
01.14.2021 Ireland's 2021 second row Depth Chart with Malcolm O'Kelly \| Paul O'Connell's impact Malcolm O'Kelly joined OTB AM this morning to offer his thoughts on Ireland's second row options ahead of the Six Nations. #OTBAM is brought to you live every morning with Gillette \| #MadeOfWhatMatters
01.13.2021 Ronan O'Gara \| La Rochelle's Covid outbreak and what Paul O'Connell brings to Ireland Joe Molloy chats with former Ireland player and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara as we discuss outbreak of COVID-19 in the La Rochelle camp, the suspension of the Champions Cup, and the appointment of Paul O'Connell as Ireland forwards ...
01.11.2021 Champions Cup suspended, Six Nations in doubt and Inter-Pro Review Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland Captain Keith Wood and Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor as we react to the breaking news coming from the EPCR today; The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been ...
01.11.2021 Alan Quinlan talks Ireland's contract dilemma and the 2021 Rugby schedule Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM on Monday to look back at the weekend's action and to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the 2021 Six Nations. Quinlan discussed the prospect of the Six Nations being cancelled or postponed, what affect this would ...
01.08.2021 Alan Quinlan \| Paul O'Connell's new gig, McFarland Leinster comments \| OTB AM Alan Quinlan joined Adrian and Eoin on Friday's OTB AM to discuss Paul O'Connell's new role with the Irish senior set-up, Dan McFarland's comments about Leinster, and a look ahead to this weekend's action. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from ...
01.07.2021 Paul O'Connell added to the Ireland coaching ticket Liam Toland & Ruaidhri O'Connor join Nathan to discuss Paul O'Connell's link-up with the Ireland set-up. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
01.07.2021 Fineen Whycherley \| Munster rise, Paul O'Connell influence and Irish ambitions 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.
01.06.2021 Inter-pro derby preview and a Lions Tour in Ireland? Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Irish Independent Ruaidhri O'Connor as we look ahead to this weekend's inter-provincial derbies, and we discuss the future of the British and Irish Lions Tour, and ...
01.06.2021 Lions eye Croke Park date? \| 'The tour won't be postponed' \| Rugby with Tom English The BBC's Tom English joined OTB AM to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the Lions' series against the Springboks. In association with Gillette \| #MadeOfWhatMatters
01.05.2021 Tom Daly \| Leinster win, Sevens influence and Ireland ambitions Neil Treacy chats with Connacht Rugby player Tom Daly as we look back on their win over the weekend against Leinster, discuss his career for the province so far, and chat about his ambitions for the international set-up.
01.04.2021 Ronan O'Gara \| Jack Carty's Ireland credentials, consistency and La Rochelle's big win Former Ireland player and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara joins Neil Treacy for Monday Night Rugby as we look back on a big weekend of inter-pro derbies.
01.04.2021 Alan Quinlan \| How to make a Lions squad \| Postponing the tour \| Connacht hype \| Munster Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to look back at Connacht's win over Leinster and ahead to Munster's trip to Galway. He also discussed the uncertainty surrounding the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa. #OTBAM is brought to you with thanks ...
01.04.2021 Jack Carty interview \| Beating Leinster, Irish ambitions, Connacht confidence, mindset Irish rugby's man of the moment Jack Carty joined OTB AM on Monday following Connacht's victory against Leinster at the RDS. #OTBAM is brought to you with thanks to Gillette. Live weekday mornings from 7:30am. #MadeOfWhatMatters OTB AM is the ...
12.30.2020 Covid cancellations and Inter-Pro Weekend Preview Will O'Callaghan and Ruaidhri O'Connor discuss the future of rugby as COVID cases begin to rise again. We also look ahead to this weekend's inter-pro derby matches.
12.23.2020 Wednesday Night Rugby \| Ronan O'Gara Joe Molloy joined by La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara to discuss the new Rainbow Cup which will be played in 2021, Head injuries and how to tackle the problem and much more! @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
12.22.2020 Brian O'Driscoll \| Munster's comeback \| The Tom Wood-Josh van der Flier incident \| Mayo curse Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB AM to talk Munster's comeback, JJ Hanrahan, the Tom Wood-Josh van der Flier incident and Mayo football. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across ...
12.21.2020 Munster's comeback, liberated dressing room and Tom Wood's tackle Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and the Irish Independent's Ruaidhri O'Connor as we look back on the Heineken Champions Cup weekend and Munster's massive victory over Clermont.
12.21.2020 Alan Quinlan: Munster send message to the 'has-beens' \| Wood-van der Flier incident \| OTB AM Alan Quinlan joined the lads on Monday's OTB AM to discuss a landmark win for Munster and all the other talking-points across the weekend's Heineken Champions Cup action. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – ...
12.18.2020 Alan Quinlan \| Danny Care comments \| Ben Healy latest \| A return to Ireland for Pat Lam? Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM on Friday for all the latest rugby talk ahead of the weekend full of Heineken Champions Cup over the weekend. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings ...
12.16.2020 RONAN O'GARA \| The Champions Cup shake-up and coaching priorities Ronan O'Gara joins Neil for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
12.16.2020 TIGHT FIVE \| Losing Ben Healy? \| Leinster's brutal consistency \| Cheap shots The Tight Five is back with Neil Treacy, reflecting on the first round of the 2020/21 Heineken Champions Cup, including the treatment of Munster's Ben Healy at the weekend. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball ...
12.15.2020 'Ireland need Irish coaches' \| Matty Williams on his 'great fears' for Ireland Matty Williams discusses the rugby issues with the day on OTB AM. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 am every morning! If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe, rate ...
12.14.2020 BRIAN O'DRISCOLL \| World Cup draw & Champions Cup Review Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll joins Joe for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
12.14.2020 Champions Cup \| Alan Quinlan on Munster, Ben Healy & Connacht's loss Alan Quinlan joined us to assess the weekend's Champions Cup action. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 am every morning! If you enjoy the show, please do subscribe, rate and ...
12.11.2020 Alan Quinlan \| Brain trauma in Rugby \| Champions Cup preview Alan Quinlan joined Friday's OTB AM to discuss the issue of brain trauma in rugby, in light of the sad news this week regarding a number of players who are suffering from early signs of dementia. Quinlan discussed the strides ...
12.10.2020 Brian O'Driscoll on Rugby's Concussion Reckoning As rugby's governing bodies face landmark legal cases from former players affected by concussion and brain injuries, Brian O'Driscoll joins Adrian Barry to discuss how the sport moves forward safely and responsibly. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
12.10.2020 Keith Wood \| Concussion & dementia in rugby \| 'Instant' changes \| Steve Thompson & own experience Former World Player of the Year Keith Wood discussed the impact of concussion and dementia in rugby after Steve Thompson's shocking admission of early onset dementia earlier this week. There are lawsuits being filed, and we look at what can ...
12.09.2020 Wednesday Night Rugby \| Jamie Cudmore on concussion and head injuries Joe Molloy was joined by former Canadian rugby international Jamie Cudmore to look at the issue of head injuries and concussion in rugby, following on from Steve Thompson's diagnosis with dementia.
12.09.2020 The Tight Five \| Neil Treacy with all of the rugby news on OTB AM Neil Treacy joins us for the 'Tight Five' - all the pressing rugby news. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 am every morning! If you enjoy the show, please do ...
12.07.2020 MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY \| Keith Wood \| Ireland win over Scotland, Rugby needs fans, Sexton v Media Joe Molloy joined on the line by Keith Wood as they looked back on Ireland's win over Scotland at the weekend, thoughts on Andy Farrell's first year in charge and much more @Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfUs
12.07.2020 Alan Quinlan's Ireland v Scotland analysis, who is Johnny Sexton's successor? Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Nathan Murphy on Monday's OTB AM to discuss how Ireland performed against Scotland and how it will help build confidence in Andy Farrell's team. Alan analysed the Irish performance, looked at who can provide ...
12.05.2020 Heineken Champions Cup preview \| OTB speaks to all four provinces The Heineken Champions Cup is back on OTB Sports this week, with live commentary on Sunday December 13th of Munster v Harlequins and Racing 92 v Connacht. We spoke to coaches and players from all four provinces, as well as ...
12.04.2020 Ronan O'Gara \| Will Irish rugby see a mass emigration? And Ireland v Scotland Ronan O'Gara joins Ger Gilroy to look ahead to Ireland v Scotland tomorrow afternoon, assess how Andy Farrell's side have fared so far in the Autumn Nations Cup and discuss the ongoing Irish rugby contract situation. In association with Vodafone ...
12.04.2020 Alan Quinlan \| IRFU critics a 'Leinster thing?'; Ben Healy future \| OTB AM Alan Quinlan joined Eoin and Adrian on OTB AM to discuss David Nucifora and the IRFU, and whether he thinks Ben Healy will stay put or move to Scotland. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - ...
12.03.2020 Gordon D'Arcy: 'We're being left in the dark' \| Irish rugby's big questions \| OTB AM We were delighted to welcome IRFU Charitable Trust ambassador Gordon D'Arcy to the show to talk about the current state of Irish rugby. OTB AM with @GilletteUK \| #MadeOfWhatMatters
12.02.2020 Matt Williams \| Sexton's negotiating power, contract decisions and Ireland's 'Giteau Rule' Former Leinster, Ulster and Scotland head coach Matt Williams joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss Wednesday Night Rugby's burning questions. Are Ireland improving or regressing? Can Johnny Sexton really remain captain until World Cup 2023? As well as a look ahead ...
11.30.2020 Lack of progress under Farrell, what's going wrong? Joe Molloy is joined on the line by former Ireland captains Brian O'Driscoll and Keith Wood as we look back on a far from convincing Ireland win over Georgia in the Autumn Internationals.
11.30.2020 Alan Quinlan \| Ireland have regressed, players' mentalities are not right Alan Quinlan joined OTB AM to discuss the weekend's rugby. Monday's OTB AM has landed after another action-packed weekend of sport. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30 am. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports ...
11.27.2020 Alan Quinlan \| Giving Andy Farrell time; finding new superstars \| OTB AM Alan Quinlan was on OTB AM with Adrian and Eoin reflecting on Ireland's Autumn Nations results so far, and asking whether we have found any new international superstars. OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune ...
11.25.2020 RONAN O'GARA \| Where next for Ireland after England humbling? \| WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY Ronan O'Gara joins Joe for this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIre
11.24.2020 Andy Dunne \| Ireland need a tactical shake-up after England Former Leinster player and pundit Andy Dunne joined us to discuss Ireland's loss to England. Tuesday's OTB AM podcast is here with a packed show on the OTB podcast feed. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30 ...
11.23.2020 BRIAN O'DRISCOLL & KEITH WOOD \| England in control, Ireland misfire, the post-Schmidt postscript Former Ireland captains Brian O'Driscoll & Keith Wood join Joe for this week's Monday Night Rugby. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
11.23.2020 Alan Quinlan reacts to Ireland's disappointing loss at Twickenham Alan Quinlan joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan on Monday's OTBAM to breakdown Ireland's performance against England and identified where they can improve in the coming months. Quinlan also gave his take on Tipperary's fantastic win over Cork in the ...
11.20.2020 Alan Quinlan previews the Ireland clash with England at Twickenham Alan Quinlan joined Adrian Barry and Eoin Sheahan on Friday's OTBAM to preview the game between Ireland and England at Twickenham on Saturday. The former Munster star broke down where Ireland will have to be most prepared, discussed England's back ...
11.19.2020 KEITH WOOD \| Ireland face England test \| Thursday Night Rugby Former Ireland captain Keith Wood joins Nathan Murphy on the line as we look ahead to Ireland's game against England this weekend. @VodafoneIreland #TeamOfUs
11.18.2020 Mike Tindall \| 'I wana see a good dust-up' \| Ireland can trouble this England team English World Cup-winner Mike Tindall look ahead to Ireland's trip to Twickenham. Do you think Ireland will get bullied again by Eddie Jones' side? OTB AM is Ireland's first and only sports breakfast show - tune in live from 7:30 ...

OTB Rugby

What's OTB Rugby about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

OTB Rugby episodes:

The Saturday Panel | Rugby's good old amateur days, Richard Harris, Lions tours

Ciara Griffin | Irish Rugby captain | Six Nations hope, teaching online, training in Covid times

Alan Quinlan: Carbery comeback? | Six Nations options | Champions Cup | Rugby on OTB AM

Brian O’Driscoll on his Six Nations selection, Paul O’Connell's new role, & rugby's 2021 landscape

Ireland's 2021 second row Depth Chart with Malcolm O'Kelly | Paul O'Connell's impact

Ronan O'Gara | La Rochelle's Covid outbreak and what Paul O'Connell brings to Ireland

Champions Cup suspended, Six Nations in doubt and Inter-Pro Review

Alan Quinlan talks Ireland's contract dilemma and the 2021 Rugby schedule

Alan Quinlan | Paul O'Connell's new gig, McFarland Leinster comments | OTB AM

Paul O'Connell added to the Ireland coaching ticket

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

Inter-pro derby preview and a Lions Tour in Ireland?

Lions eye Croke Park date? | 'The tour won't be postponed' | Rugby with Tom English

Tom Daly | Leinster win, Sevens influence and Ireland ambitions

Ronan O'Gara | Jack Carty's Ireland credentials, consistency and La Rochelle's big win

Alan Quinlan | How to make a Lions squad | Postponing the tour | Connacht hype | Munster

Jack Carty interview | Beating Leinster, Irish ambitions, Connacht confidence, mindset

Covid cancellations and Inter-Pro Weekend Preview

Wednesday Night Rugby | Ronan O'Gara

Brian O'Driscoll | Munster's comeback | The Tom Wood-Josh van der Flier incident | Mayo curse

Munster's comeback, liberated dressing room and Tom Wood's tackle

Alan Quinlan: Munster send message to the 'has-beens' | Wood-van der Flier incident | OTB AM

Alan Quinlan | Danny Care comments | Ben Healy latest | A return to Ireland for Pat Lam?

RONAN O'GARA | The Champions Cup shake-up and coaching priorities

TIGHT FIVE | Losing Ben Healy? | Leinster's brutal consistency | Cheap shots

'Ireland need Irish coaches' | Matty Williams on his 'great fears' for Ireland

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL | World Cup draw & Champions Cup Review

Champions Cup | Alan Quinlan on Munster, Ben Healy & Connacht's loss

Alan Quinlan | Brain trauma in Rugby | Champions Cup preview

Brian O'Driscoll on Rugby's Concussion Reckoning

Keith Wood | Concussion & dementia in rugby | 'Instant' changes | Steve Thompson & own experience

Wednesday Night Rugby | Jamie Cudmore on concussion and head injuries

The Tight Five | Neil Treacy with all of the rugby news on OTB AM

MONDAY NIGHT RUGBY | Keith Wood | Ireland win over Scotland, Rugby needs fans, Sexton v Media

Alan Quinlan's Ireland v Scotland analysis, who is Johnny Sexton's successor?

Heineken Champions Cup preview | OTB speaks to all four provinces

Ronan O'Gara | Will Irish rugby see a mass emigration? And Ireland v Scotland

Alan Quinlan | IRFU critics a 'Leinster thing?'; Ben Healy future | OTB AM

Gordon D'Arcy: 'We're being left in the dark' | Irish rugby's big questions | OTB AM

Matt Williams | Sexton's negotiating power, contract decisions and Ireland's 'Giteau Rule'

Lack of progress under Farrell, what's going wrong?

Alan Quinlan | Ireland have regressed, players' mentalities are not right

Alan Quinlan | Giving Andy Farrell time; finding new superstars | OTB AM

RONAN O'GARA | Where next for Ireland after England humbling? | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY

Andy Dunne | Ireland need a tactical shake-up after England

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL & KEITH WOOD | England in control, Ireland misfire, the post-Schmidt postscript

Alan Quinlan reacts to Ireland's disappointing loss at Twickenham

Alan Quinlan previews the Ireland clash with England at Twickenham

KEITH WOOD | Ireland face England test | Thursday Night Rugby

Mike Tindall | 'I wana see a good dust-up' | Ireland can trouble this England team

Other shows like OTB Rugby: