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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, 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.

  • 15 minutes 5 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Keenan on the Doris injury, Munster look to book their last-8 ticket and Schmidt eyes the Lions in the long grass

    Welcome to Monday’s Rugby Daily with David Wilson.

    Coming up today, we hear from the Leinster camp as Caelan Doris is ruled out for 6 months.

    Hugo Keenan explains where he watched the Lions announcement after making the touring squad.

    Tyler Bleyendaal wants his side to build momentum in the business end of the season.

    Denis Leamy looks for Munster consistency as they aim to back up last week's win at home to Ulster.

    Joe Schmidt has his eye on the Lions lurking in the long grass.

    World Rugby increase their ties to North America with a further pivot to the Middle East.

    Ian McGeechan receives a cancer diagnosis.

    Whilst Leicester Tigers have their new man.

    And finally on the day when Jonah Lomu would have turned 50, we remember some his greatest trys.

    Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    12 May 2025, 4:55 pm
  • 10 minutes 41 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Wallabies star doubt for Lions series, Munster bid farewell to legends

    Welcome along to Friday’s Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.

    Coming up today, more reaction to the Lions squad announcement, while a key player has emerged as a major doubt for the Wallabies this summer.

    A big night for Munster and Ulster in their URC clash at Thomond Park,

    and Leinster and Connacht name their sides for this weekend's domestic action.

    Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    9 May 2025, 4:30 pm
  • 10 minutes 33 seconds
    OTB Breakfast Bite | Quinlan tackles Lions selection + how Man Utd must focus on positive

    Welcome to 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 joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro.

    We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry Murphy, with OTB's live game the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and St. Pat's at Tolka Park.

    All Ireland winner with Clare - Darach Honan - set the table for this weekend's Munster Hurling Championship action.

    And following Ger McDermott's discussion regarding the alignment of an Irish football pyramid on last night's Off The Ball, we spoke to the Waterford & District League's Ger Murphy.

    But this morning's Bite first checks in on our chat with Owen & Barry which begins with discussion of last night's Europa League semi-finals, and then we speak to Alan Quinlan on the Lions.

    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. 


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    9 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 10 minutes 43 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Record Irish contingent but no Doris or Prendergast in Lions squad

    Welcome to Thursday’s Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.

    Coming up today, it's a Lions squad announcement special - we'll hear from head coach Andy Farrell, assistant coach Johnny Sexton, and The Irish Times' Gerry Thornley

    There's also team news for an interpro derby in the URC,

    and tragic news from France after the sudden death of Castres and Fiji winger Josaia Raisuqe

    8 May 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 5 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Nervy night for Irish Lions prospects, Kilcoyne retires

    Welcome to Thursday’s Rugby Daily with  Cameron Hill.

    Coming up today, Ruaidhri O'Connor on which Irish players could miss out on the spot in Andy Farrell's Lions squad.

    Josh van der Flier on how Leinster are fully focused on securing a URC title,

    And worrying times for the future of the Welsh regions.

    Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

    7 May 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 47 seconds
    OTB Breakfast Bite | Champions League classic + Leinster mistakes | Hunter and O'Connor

    Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.

    On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday.

    Just how good are this Inter side and will Barca rue their missed opportunity?

    Did Leinster show arrogance and is Leo Cullen's position under threat?

    But this morning's Bite starts with Hunter reflecting on one of the greatest European ties of all time.

    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. 


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    7 May 2025, 10:41 am
  • 19 minutes 23 seconds
    The Red 78 Unlocked | Huge clash with Ulster at Thomond | Ep. 131

    Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to preview a massive inter-pro clash with Ulster at Thomond Park.

    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.

    7 May 2025, 10:11 am
  • 13 minutes 19 seconds
    Rugby Daily | BOD on Leinster's Champions Cup crash, Doris doubt for the Lions

    Cameron Hill brings you the latest from the world of rugby this Tuesday.

    Coming up today, the fallout continues from Leinster's shock defeat to Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final.

    Jacques Nienaber offers an update on the injury to Leinster and Ireland captain Caelan Doris,

    And Connacht's interim head coach Cullie Tucker looks ahead to their do-or-die clash with Edinburgh in the URC this weekend.

    6 May 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 8 seconds
    OTB Breakfast Bite | Leinster blow it again + Dara Ó Briain's favourite sporting memories

    Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.

    On this morning's show Alan Quinlan was live in studio to talk yet another European defeat for Leinster, whilst comedian Dara O'Briain selected his top five 'You Had To Be There' moments.

    Did Leinster take Northampton for granted? And is this defeat a worry for Irish rugby in general?

    Dara O'Briain was perhaps Ireland's most famous fan at last summer's Olympics, but did any of those moments make his list?

    But this morning's Bite starts Quinny analysing where it went wrong for the Boys in Blue on Saturday.

    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. 


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    6 May 2025, 9:00 am
  • 11 minutes 27 seconds
    Rugby Daily | Leinster vs Northampton BUMPER Preview | McBryde, Sheehan, Pollock & Quinlan

    Cameron Hill brings you everything you need ahead of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

    We'll have the team news, the thoughts from both camps, and what Alan Quinlan believes may leave Leo Cullen's side vulnerable heading into the weekend...

    Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland. #NeverStopCompeting

    2 May 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 50 seconds
    OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Are we human or are we Leinster?' + David Brady looks for Plan B

    Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.

    On this morning's show, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig were joined by Alan Quinlan to look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, plus David Brady and Shane McEntee were in studio to look ahead to the weekend's Gaelic football action.

    Can anyone stop the Leinster juggernaut as they career towards the final?

    And should pitch invasions be allowed once again? David Brady thinks so.

    This morning's Bite begins with Quinlan's thoughts on whether Northampton Saints can put it up to Leo Cullen's side?

    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. 


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    2 May 2025, 8:48 am
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