Rugby On Off The Ball

Joe Molloy was joined by three-time Champions Cup winner Gordon D'Arcy and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) 'Fromance': maintaining friendships in rugby. (04:00) Ronan O'Gara ends rumours of England role. (07:00) Could John Cooney be making the switch to Scotland? (15:00) World Rugby take 'the first step towards a reimagination' of the game. (21:00) Is the Champions Cup in need of saving? Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's contract status at La Rochelle. John Cooney appears poised for a sensational switch to Scotland. And Munster will face Antoine Dupont next week after all.

Ger and Shane were joined in studio by rugby legend, Brent Pope to select the greatest XV players he ever played against. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

It's been a positive weekend for Munster and Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs are only delighted to be along with the latest episode of The Red 78! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you positive news regarding Jack Crowley's calf. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on their need for balance. World Rugby respond to the Nic White concussion controversy. And in France, Claude Atcher claims he's the victim of a "smear campaign"

Joe Molloy was joined by Irish rugby legend Keith Wood and Irish Times journalist Gerry Thornley on Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Munster, Leinster and Ulster pick up wins as URC returns. (16:00) Eddie Jones stands firm after England lose again. (28:00) Wales find new ways to lose; will Warren Gatland return? (36:00) In tribute to Doddie Weir. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details on Robbie Henshaw's Christmas-ruining injury. Munster have concerns of their own after the win over Connacht. There'll be a change at the top of Six Nations Rugby. Plus, could Gatland and Howley replace Pivac with sorry Wales?

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as Wales suffered a second-half collapse against Australia, while defeat to South Africa rounded off a poor 2022 for England. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of Ronan O'Gara's talks with the La Rochelle president as those England links swirl. Plus, Munster, Connacht and Leinster have all named their teams for this weekend's URC action - and we hear from all three camps.

Former Munster and Ireland flanker Alan Quinland was live on OTBAM this morning with Shane Hannon and Johnny Ward. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Ex-Scotland coach Matt Williams joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM this morning. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

BBC Rugby's Chris Jones joined Joe Molloy to discuss the Autumn Internationals, with a focus on England, Scotland, and Wales. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Ronan O'Gara's latest huge ban in France. We hear from Keith Wood ahead of Munster's interpro with Connacht. The Wallabies have major injury headaches ahead of their test with Wales. And there's contract news galore in France.

Keith Wood joined Ger and Shane on OTB AM to look back at Ireland's Autumn Nations series. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

With no Munster game to review, Quinny and Niamh have a look back at the Autumn internationals and how the southern contingent got on, there's a once-off return of 'Are you watching Andy Farrell?' and they look ahead to Connacht's visit to Thomond this Saturday. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

On today's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has all the injury news ahead of Munster's URC clash with Connacht, and we hear from Andy Friend. Jacques Nienaber gives a cryptic response to the latest questions regarding Rassie Erasmus. Plus Jack Willis cut loose by England.

Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball. (01:00) Josh van der Flier achieves the ultimate personal accolade. (22:00) Johnny Sexton's understudy. (36:00) Lessons learned from Ireland's Autumn international series. Rugby in association Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Stephen Ferris joined Ger and Shane to look back at Ireland's Autumn series. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy is joined by Andy Dunne and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Lessons we learned from Ireland's defeat of Australia. (31:00) Nic White, concussion protocol and rugby's inescapable physicality. (46:00) Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM after the controversy surrounding Nic White's apparent head injury overshadowed Ireland's win over Australia on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow