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| Rugby Daily | Changes for Scotland trip, ROG tackles Wallabies rumours, French club end Cooney hunt | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:10:34 | |
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the team news for Sunday's Six Nations clash of Scotland and Ireland. We hear from Simon Easterby, Bundee Aki and Gregor Townsend. Ronan O'Gara tackles the rumours linking him with the Wallabies head-on. And a French club have turned their attentions to an Italian international having courted John Cooney. | |||
| Rugby Daily | Schmidt leaving Wallabies, Munster's new centre, Ntamack apologises as Jalibert returns | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:10:01 | |
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of, and reaction to, Joe Schmidt's impending departure as Wallabies head coach later this year. Munster have signed an Irish-qualified centre for next season. Romain Ntamack has apologised following his two-game ban, while Mathieu Jalibert returns in one of two changes for Le Crunch with England. England will be able to call upon Henry Arundell later this year. And Jamie Ritchie's off to the South of France. | |||
| SIX NATIONS PANEL: The incomparable Ireland-England rivalry | Sam Prendergast starts | OTB ROADSHOW | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:46:26 | |
It was a packed house that the 3Olympia Theatre on Wednesday and Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan and Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll co-hosted our Six Nations preview roadshow! Former English scrum half and perennial thorn in Ireland's side Austin Healey was joined by former Munster and Irish flanker Alan Quinlan, former Old Belvedere outhalf Andy Dunne and the Irish Times' Gerry Thornley to look back on Ireland-England matches past, as well as look ahead to the start of this year's championship! Rugby on Off The Ball in association with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting | |||
| The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster go down fighting against the All Blacks XV | Ep. 109 | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:21:07 | |
On this week's episode of the Red 78 with Alan Quinlan, Fiona Hayes and Ruairi O'Hagan: (0.00) Intro and comments (4.00) Munster v All Blacks XV lookback (18.00) Head coach chat (27.20) Star of the week (29.00) Eimear Considine retires (31.40) Ireland v New Zealand preview Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78
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| Rugby Daily: Healy compares Ireland eras, Bad news for Munster, Eddie Jones' mea culpa | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:09:48 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Cian Healy and Finlay Bealham as they speak ahead of Saturday's test with Fiji.
Eddie Jones offers his mea culpa for England's loss to the Pumas, explaining what he's trying to do with England.
There's bad news for Munster, and more contracts being handed out at Ulster.
Plus, Richie Mo'unga names his favourite out-half. | |||
| Brian O'Driscoll: Ireland show strength in depth in beating South Africa | 'Venomous' Ringrose | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:49:27 | |
Former Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to review Ireland's win against world champions South Africa.
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| Rugby Daily: Murray ruled out, Stick on Jenkins, Russell returns and Eddie on England | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:09:39 | |
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all the injury updates following the weekend's internationals.
Mzwandile Stick on Jason Jenkins' return to Munster, and the importance of Thursday's game in Cork.
Finn Russell is back for Scotland; there are more Ulster contracts being doled out, and Eddie Jones responds to England's loss to the Pumas. | |||
| MNR | 'Ireland will get better' after 'Boks win | 'Pathetic' Rassie behaviour | Dunne & Thornley | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:42:31 | |
Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Connacht player Andy Dunne and journalist Gerry Thornley on this week's Monday Night Rugby.
Ireland's defeat of the Springboks dominated the agenda on Monday evening as the lads broke down where the game was won, and what it all means ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in France.
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| Alan Quinlan: Ireland contain South African power | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:33:58 | |
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as Ireland were 19-16 winners against World Champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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| Ireland beat world champion Springboks | Rúaidhrí O'Connor | 06 Nov 2022 | 00:31:00 | |
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor to reflect on Ireland's 19-16 defeat of the reigning World Cup winners South Africa on Saturday evening.
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| "If we've games like that in the World Cup, bring it on" | Ireland beat South Africa | Brent Pope reaction | Farrell and Sexton presser | 05 Nov 2022 | 00:28:52 | |
Aisling O'Reilly speaks to Brent Pope after Ireland beat reigning world champions South Africa this evening and also interviews Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton in the post match press conference.
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| Rugby Daily: McCloskey promoted, Leinster player to make international debut | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:09:51 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, we've the updated team news ahead of tomorrow's test with the Springboks, as Robbie Henshaw misses out.
There's news of another contract extension at Ulster.
A Leinster player is making their international debut this weekend, but not for Ireland.
And Dan Biggar is off to France. | |||
| 'I'm a little concerned' | France the real RWC threat | Ireland v South Africa | Joel Stransky | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:18:53 | |
World Cup winner with South Africa Joel Stransky joined Ger Gilroy to look ahead to the Autumn Nations Series encounter between South Africa and Ireland.
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| Craig Ray on Ireland vs South Africa | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:16:11 | |
Rugby journalist Craig Ray joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM to give the South African perspective as the Springboks take on Ireland in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.
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| Rugby Daily | Razor discovers OTB, Farrell on Furlong fitness, Borthwick addresses Smith criticism | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:15:24 | |
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack gets facetime with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson, as he named his team for Friday's test with Ireland at the Aviva. We also hear from Andy Farrell, who is without Tadhg Furlong for Friday night, and perhaps longer. Steve Borthwick addresses the Danny Care/Eddie Jones controversy, and the criticism of his treatment of Marcus Smith. And a highly-rated France U20 international is focusing on making his professional name in New Zealand. | |||
| Alan Quinlan: How to beat the SA physicality | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:17:08 | |
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM to preview a massive showdown with Springboks at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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| Rugby Daily: Conor The Centurion, Ulster extensions and Smith surpasses Carter | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:09:30 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland team to face the Springboks. We hear from Andy Farrell and Robert Baloucoune too.
Ulster are handing out contracts like it's going out of fashion.
Aaron Smith is to surpass Dan Carter on Saturday. | |||
| Jack McGrath: Bouncing back from injury, Ireland Autumn predictions | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:17:07 | |
Former Leinster and Ulster prop Jack McGrath joins Shane and Johnny on #OTBAM
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| WNR | Ireland must back-up 2022 form against Springboks | Wood & Hayes | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:41:05 | |
Joe Molloy is joined by former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on Wednesday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Ireland vs South Africa: where the game will be won and lost.
(32:00) The sustainability of professional women's rugby in Ireland.
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| Rugby Daily: Rassie on kit clashes, Farrell's A-Team and new All Blacks captain | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:09:11 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the Ireland A team to face the All Blacks XV at the RDS, and what it could mean for the senior side on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus opens up on Saturday's potential kit clash, his return to the coaches box, and what Ireland means to him.
There are some notable absentees from the list of women signing IRFU central contracts today.
And there's an update on RG Snyman's potential return. | |||
| South Africa to win by 6! Stephen Kisbey Green | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:16:22 | |
OTB's resident Springbok, SKG joined Shane and Johnny in studio to look ahead to South Africa's clash with Ireland in the Aviva on Saturday.
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| The Red 78 Ep.43 | Refereeing inconsistencies, implications if Munster weren’t to make the Champions Cup and who starts for Ireland? | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:46:28 | |
Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs talk about Munster’s recent defeat to Ulster, the lay of the land after the first seven games and look forward to Ireland’s upcoming clash vs South Africa.
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| South Africa will target Andrew Porter | Kolbe at fullback | Will Murray start for Ireland? | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:22:38 | |
Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy to preview Ireland against South Africa and to discuss the team named by the Springboks.
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| Rugby Daily: Nienaber deploys the Bomb Squad, Sexton's World Cup ambition | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:08:47 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of the Springboks team to face Ireland and we hear from Jacques Nienaber on his selection process.
Jonathan Sexton on Ireland's status as world no.1, plus Garry Ringrose on the importance of the Boks going early.
Plus, news of Brodie Retallick and Sam Skinner.
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| Alan Quinlan: Munster fall to Ulster, South Africa preview | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:34:04 | |
Alan Quinlan joins Shane & Johnny to look back at yet another defeat for Munster and to look ahead to Ireland's clash with South Africa this Saturday.
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| Rugby Daily | McCarthy assesses All Blacks second row, Considine retires, McNamara extends French stay | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:14:31 | |
On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from both the Ireland and All Blacks camps ahead of Friday night's massive test at the Aviva. Joe McCarthy talks World Cup heartache, and a restructured New Zealand second row after some big name retirements. Jason Holland rules himself out of the running for the Munster job, and gives his insight to the threats posed by Ireland, and what Damian McKenzie brings to the party on Friday night. Eimear Considine Ryan has announced her retirement from rugby. A former Ireland centre is found guilty of stealing more than €500,000 from Bank of Ireland Private Bank. Leinster pay tribute to departing head coach Tania Rosser, and reveal plans for the women's team to go professional. An Irish coach is extending his stay in France, but Paddy Jackson's season looks to be over. Jonny Hill learns of his ban for allegedly assaulting a fan + Chandler Cunningham-South on England closing out games. | |||
| Rugby Daily: Rassie on Jenkins and soapy balls, another Munster signing and England get tagged | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:09:50 | |
On Friday's Rugby Daily, we hear from Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber after they name the Springboks squad that will travel to Ireland and beyond.
Richie McCormack also brings you team news ahead of Munster's meeting with Connacht.
Munster have made another short-term signing with injuries biting hard in their pack.
And England are set to innovate next month.... | |||
| Jason Jenkins in 'Boks squad, Women's contracts | Alan Quinlan | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:16:35 | |
Adrian Barry & Johnny Ward are joined by former Irish international Alan Quinlan to preview this weekend's URC.
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| Ronan O'Gara on Ireland's Autumn series, Johnny Sexton's back-up and URC vs Top 14 | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:18:54 | |
Nathan Murphy was joined by Irish Rugby legend and La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara on Thursday's Off The Ball.
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| Rugby Daily: Nucifora's State of the Union, No Hogg for Scots, Biggar's early French escape | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:11:27 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you highlights from David Nucifora's State of the Union address.
The IRFU's Performance Director offers insights on the women's contracts situation, the appointment of John McKee, and what next for young players in this country.
There's Leinster team news ahead of their trip to Llanelli tomorrow night.
Scotland have revealed their hand for their opening autumn test against the Wallabies.
There's a possible path to redemption for Worcester.
And could Dan Biggar be off to France sooner than expected? | |||
| Brian O'Driscoll: 'Ireland need to try and beat Springboks', Sexton's replacement & Munster outclassed | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:44:30 | |
Irish Rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Ger Gilroy to preview Ireland's Autumn international series, and recap another convincing Leinster defeat of Munster in the URC.
(00:30) Leinster let Munster off lightly in URC clash.
(19:00) What will the Ireland 'A' game tell us?
(23:00) 'I'm nervous about the reliance on Johnny Sexton.'
(28:00) What Ireland want from the Autumn international series.
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| Ian McKinley: Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption | Eye injury | Playing for Italy | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:41:15 | |
Former Italy out-half Ian McKinley joined Joe Molloy on Wednesday Night Rugby to discuss his career and his new book, Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption.
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| Rugby Daily: Women's professionalism hits stumbling block, Prendergast on Ulster & Wood's 12-man game | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:09:21 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the IRFU's push to professionalise the women's game hitting a stumbling block.
Andy Farrell on his Ireland players embracing their status as world no.1
Mike Prendergast previews Munster's meeting with Ulster.
Keith Wood on the possibility of 12-man union.
Plus there's loads of props on the move. | |||
| How would 12-a-side Rugby work? Keith Wood explains | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:28:14 | |
Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on the wider issues in rugby currently.
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| Rugby Daily: Farrell & Frawley speak, Ulster's gastrogate takes another turn | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:10:41 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from today's Ireland press conferences with Andy Farrell providing injury updates.
Ulster's gastroenteritis story takes a shocking turn, via the URC chief.
There's news on both Connacht and Leinster's home grounds.
And a biting scandal rocks the Women's World Cup. | |||
| Stuart Lancaster talks Leinster, Leo Cullen, Racing 92, Rugby World Cup scars & coping with loss | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:48:55 | |
Joe Molloy is joined in studio by Leinster Rugby coach Stuart Lancaster for an exclusive interview on Off The Ball.
Beginning with his imminent move to Racing 92, Stuart considered his remarkable spell with Leinster, coping with the loss of his father, and his unique relationship with Leo Cullen.
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| Rugby Daily | Latest on Aki's future, Elsom in hiding, Hogg pleads guilty | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:08:12 | |
On Monday's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the very latest on Bundee Aki's future. We hear from new Ireland attack coach Andrew Goodman ahead of Friday's test with the All Blacks, and there's injury news from both camps. Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby. The current Wallabies camp has leapt to the defence of Eddie Jones, following his portrayal in Danny Care's new book. Rocky Elsom has fled Ireland, as the Gardai intend to execute an international arrest warrant for the former Leinster flanker. And a former Scotland captain has pled guilty to charges of domestic abuse. | |||
| The Red 78 Ep.42 | Green shoots, the blue wall & a must, must, must win! | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:43:02 | |
Munster came out the wrong end of one interpro, but what can be learned for Ulster at home this weekend? Alan Quinlan & Niamh Briggs have all the breakdown on this week's Red 78.
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| Matt Williams: Best XV I coached against | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:38:12 | |
Former Wallabies, Scotland, and Leinster coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to run through the best players he ever coached against.
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| MNR | Wasteful Leinster exploit Munster flaws, Sexton: the best ever? | Williams & Thornley | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:48:16 | |
Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster and Ulster Head Coach Matt Williams and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's Monday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Imperfect Leinster exploit Munster's deficiencies.
(33:00) Johnny Sexton: Ireland's greatest ever player?
(41:00) Michael Cheika's double-jobbing.
(43:30) Scotland: Gregor Townsend opts to go it without Finn Russell.
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| Rugby Daily: Cullen on Kieran Read's visit, Ulster illness update | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:07:29 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another Ireland doubt for the autumn internationals.
Ulster's disappointment at their gastro-doubters.
Leo Cullen on Kieran Read's surprise visit to Leinster.
Plus, Alan Quinlan on how Munster's start to the season could easily have been even more grim. | |||
| Munster positives after Leinster defeat | Alan Quinlan | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:21:39 | |
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM after Leinster's 27-13 victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium.
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| Rugby Daily: Ulster's gastro-hell, Leinster and Munster ring the changes, White "sorry for" Goosen | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:12:15 | |
Coming up on today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack with the details of Ulster's South African postponement, and where they seemingly contracted gastroenteritis.
There's the team news for Leinster v Munster, and we hear from both Leo Cullen and Alan Quinlan.
Bulls chief Jake White on why he "feels sorry" for Johan Goosen.
Plus news of a former England captain's retirement. | |||
| Quinny's Irish XV to face Springboks | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:20:03 | |
Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM with Ireland's Autumn Nations Series squad announced, and Munster facing a daunting trip to the Aviva to face Leinster on Saturday night.
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| Rugby Daily: Kolisi on Ulster, Prendergast back for Connacht, and return of Ntamack | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:08:42 | |
Richie McCormack brings you team news for tomorrow night's meeting of Connacht and the Scarlets - plus David Hawkshaw on his move out west.
Fiona Hayes and Ruaidhrí O'Connor set the table for Saturday's clash of Leinster and Munster at the Aviva.
Siya Kolisi starts for the Sharks against Ulster on Saturday, we hear from the Springboks captain.
And good news for Toulouse and France. | |||
| WNR | Ireland squad named for Autumn series, Leinster vs Munster mismatch | O'Connor & Hayes | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:41:59 | |
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby.
(01:00) Andy Farrell names his Ireland squad for the Autumn series.
(14:00) Leinster vs Munster: Have the visitors any chance at all?
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| Rugby Daily: The Uncapped Six, Russell ditched by Scots, Jonny Bell on rugby's free-scoring future | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:09:49 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, news of the Ireland squad - and it's 'A' annex - for the autumn internationals.
Gregor Townshend explains Finn Russell's omission from their autumn panel.
Plus, Ulster coach Jonathan Bell explains why Ulster's free-scoring matches are actually ahead of the curve. | |||
| Rugby Daily | Details on Sexton's Ireland coaching, ROG on Munster links, All Blacks XV named to face Munster | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:10:39 | |
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the details on Jonathan Sexton's involvement with the Ireland squad ahead of next week's autumn opener with the All Blacks. Simon Easterby gives an insight into Sexton's impact on the current crop of no.10s, and on the Emerging Ireland cohort looking to win senior caps this month. Ronan O'Gara responds to stories linking him with the Munster vacancy. The All Blacks XV named to play Munster at Thomond Park contains five players with senior caps. Jamie George on the Haka, as Joe Marler rows back on his 'binned' comment. And the shortlists are revealed for the Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Player of the Year awards. | |||
| Injury headache for Farrell | Cian Tracey | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:18:40 | |
Irish Independent's Cian Tracey joins Shane and Kathleen on #OTBAM ahead of Andy Farrell announcing his squad for Ireland's Autumn Nations Series in November.
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| Rugby Daily: Rassie's Axel promise, Beirne injury worries, Biggar off to France? | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:09:57 | |
On today's Rugby Daily, we hear from Munster forwards coach Andy Kyriacou ahead of their trip to Leinster, with the injury news not very promising.
Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus speak ahead of the Springboks' trip to Ireland, and they've worries at out-half. Erasmus also tells us about his promise to Anthony Foley that he hopes to fulfil.
Plus, Gordon D'Arcy on what he sees as Ulster's shortcomings this season ahead of their date with the Sharks. | |||
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