OTB Rugby

OTB Sports

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, Alan Quinlan, Stuart Barnes, Andy Dunne, James Tracy 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 as well as Rugby on Off The Ball Breakfast

Listen in PodNod RSS feed Show website

20 episodes
Updated Thursday

Episodes20

Newest first

Thursday · 11 min
Rugby Daily | Ulster says Joe, Samoa facing four-year ban, Wafer named captain
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Joe Schmidt returns to Irish rugby with a new role at Ulster, Aoife Wafer gets the captaincy at Harlequins for next season, And why is Samoa facing a four year ban from international rugby? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 24 · 10 min
Rugby Daily | Brain injury legal case on brink of collapse, can Ireland find their passing game again?
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, can Ireland regain their status as a master of the basics? Brian O'Driscoll outlines how. The landmark case being brought by former players against rugby's governing bodies is on the brink of collapse, And an Italy player is handed a two-match ban for a red card - picked up in a game he wasn't even playing in! Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 21 · 11 min
Rugby Daily | Gap grows between Ireland and Top 3, could Club World Cup derail 2029 Lions Tour?
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, reflections from Ireland's summer tests, after a comprehensive defeat against New Zealand on Saturday. A roundup of the other Nations Championship results, including a historic day for Australia, and controversy and drama in Argentina. And what is the Rugby Club World Cup, due to start just weeks out from the Lions tour of New Zealand? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 16 · 38 min
WOTS: Is There Such Thing As Too Much Rugby? | Fan fatigue vs player fatigue | Episode 58
For those of you who don't know, The Nations Champi0onship tournament debuted two weeks ago and this week on Word On The Street, we delved into it's format, it's merits and whether fans and players are simply fatigued by 'too much rugby'. We'll here from rugby fans and pundits about the schedule overload and how it competes against a summer jam-packed with sport6. Word on the street on Off The Ball, with Braeburn, From refreshing iced mochas to smooth iced oat lattes, whatever the weather, Braeburn Coffee has you covered, Made for your summer.
July 16 · 10 min
Rugby Daily | Ireland-NZ final preview! Can Farrell end staggering Eden Park record?
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill, Coming up, it's your final preview of Ireland against New Zealand in the Nations Championship this weekend! We'll have the team news, we'll hear from both camps, And our OTB regulars will look ahead to the action, as Ireland bid to end the 52-game unbeaten run for the All Blacks at the Auckland venue. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 14 · 11 min
Rugby Daily | Big injury boost for Ireland ahead of AB test in Eden Park, Seán Jansen's personal growth
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the first soundings from both the Ireland and New Zealand camps ahead of an Eden Park showdown this weekend, Ireland under-20s survive a chaotic clash with Fiji at the Junior World Championships, And more unity but still plenty of uncertainty on the future of Welsh Rugby... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 10 · 11 min
Rugby Daily | Nations Championship Wk 2 preview, Scotland's looooong wait for SA win
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, well it's a final preview of the Nations Championship action this weekend, We'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of the Japan game, our OTB regulars will weigh in with their thoughts, And we'll go around the houses of the other games tomorrow. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 9 · 55 min
LOVE ISLAND meets rugby: Connor Phillips’ on Munster, 7s, and life inside the villa | WOTS
Susanna, Eve and Rachel are back in studio for Word On The Street’s first sponsored episode with Braeburn Coffee – and it’s a proper summer one: Love Island chat, but with a rugby twist. They’re joined by Connor Phillips (Munster Academy, Ireland Sevens, and 2025 Love Island contestant) to break down what the villa is really like, why it isn’t as “fake” as people think, and how life changes when you walk out the door. Connor also opens up on how he struggled to fit into rugby environments, his time in the Munster academy, the Irish Sevens cut – and who he’s backing to win Love Island (spoiler: it's not Fitzy & Lola)! WOTS on Off The Ball is with Braeburn, whatever the weather, Braeburn Coffee has you covered. Made for your summer. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join.
July 9 · 11 min
Rugby Daily | ROG confirmed as Leinster candidate, debut for Jansen & Beirne captain vs Japan
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, a much-changed Ireland team for their Nations Championship clash with Eddie Jones' Japan, David Humphreys reveals that Ronan O'Gara is a candidate for Leinster's head coach search, And how has Leinster's partnership with a Rugby League side benefitted their Academy players. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 7 · 10 min
Rugby Daily | Ireland let off the hook by Wallabies, South Africa POTM blunder!
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland survive a scare as the Wallabies snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in Sydney. Why Jamie Osborne at left wing didn't quite work out, And how Damian Willemse put in a player-of-the-match performance against England - but didn't get the award! Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 3 · 13 min
Rugby Daily | IRE-AUS Final Preview, no Beauden Barrett for NZ-France?
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, your final preview for Ireland's Nations Championship test against Australia, Why last year's Lions tour has Australian rugby in rude financial health, And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of summer internationals. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
July 2 · 12 min
Rugby Daily | Prendergasts, Keenan back for IRL-AUS, Trimble: "Ulster badly hurting from Bilbao."
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the Ireland team is named for their Nations Championship clash with the Wallabies, Munster and Connacht are handed tricky pools for next season's Investec Champions Cup, And Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller pay tribute to the late great Philip Doyle. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
June 30 · 26 min
'He has been written in the history books of women's rugby!' : Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller pay tribute to Philip Doyle
Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller join Eoin Sheahan to pay tribute to their former Ireland rugby coach Phillip Doyle who passed away recently. Rugby on off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
June 30 · 10 min
Rugby Daily | HUGE Champions Cup changes, Australia target Ireland in the air, Philip Doyle RIP
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Ireland gear up for their Nations Championship opener against the Wallabies this weekend, Some big changes to the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool stages next season, And tributes paid to former Ireland women's head coach Philip 'Goose' Doyle, following his sudden passing last week. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
June 29 · 36 min
RIP PHILIP DOYLE: The journey to the 2013 Grand Slam and *that* nightmare train to Pau
Former Ireland women's rugby head coach Philip Doyle died on Friday aged 61. Doyle, affectionately known as 'Goose', had two spells as head coach of the Ireland women’s team, initially from 2003 to 2006, before returning to the role in 2010. It was in this second period in charge that Ireland enjoyed their greatest success, winning the Grand Slam in 2013, and sealing the title with a 6-3 win against Italy in Milan. While they finished third in the 2014 championship, Doyle’s Ireland team achieved further history at that year’s World Cup by reaching the semi-finals. The high point of that World Cup was a 17-14 win against the defending champions the Black Ferns, becoming the first ever Ireland international side to defeat New Zealand, with tries for Heather O’Brien and Alison Miller, and seven points from the boot of Niamh Briggs, sealing the famous win. Doyle stepped down as head coach after that fourth-place World Cup finish, with Tom Tierney taking over as Ireland won another Six Nations title in 2015. And here is Doyle speaking to our own Cameron Hill about his life in rugby back in April of this year. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
June 19 · 13 min
Rugby Daily | URC Grand Final BUMPER preview!
Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. It's a URC Grand Final special for you today - we'll hear from both the Leinster and Bulls camps, Some Off The Ball regulars will offer their thoughts ahead of tonight's games, And there's a couple of highlights from chats we had this week with bona fide Leinster royalty.... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
June 18 · 14 min
Rugby Daily | Nacewa "shocked" by Lowe exit, no Crowley in Ireland squad
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the Leinster and Bulls teams are out for the URC Grand Final, Isa Nacewa admits he was "shocked" by James Lowe's decision to leave this summer, A few big names out of the Ireland squad for their Nations Championship games this July, And are we inching closer to tackles above the sternum being outlawed in elite rugby? This is Rugby Daily on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby. Never stop competing.
June 16 · 10 min
Rugby Daily | Porter out for Leinster's URC final, van der Flier... for England?!
Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill, Coming up, a big injury blow for Leinster just days out from the URC final. The cause of Jack Crowley's recent injury struggles has finally been revealed - and it's not good news for Ireland, Another van der Flier gets an international call-up for the July tests, And Cam Roigard defends his action after being accused of feigning injury before setting up a try at the weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
June 11 · 10 min
Rugby Daily | Tracy says Lowe axing goes "too far", Doris doubt for URC decider
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, James Tracy fumes over the decision by the IRFU to let go of James Lowe, Caelan Doris a doubt for the URC Final against the Bulls next Friday, And Aoife Wafer is crowned the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship once again. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
June 10 · 10 min
Rugby Daily | No "fairytale ending" for Lowe at Leinster, LBB switching to Sevens?
Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill, Coming up, James Lowe laments no "fairytale ending" as he confirms his Leinster exit, Munster have snapped up a former Ireland international as part of their coaching team for next season, And after Antoine Dupont's successful sevens Sabbatical, another France superstar could switch codes ahead of the next Olympics... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

OTB Rugby

Rugby Daily | Ulster says Joe, Samoa facing four-year ban, Wafer named captain

Rugby Daily | Brain injury legal case on brink of collapse, can Ireland find their passing game again?

Rugby Daily | Gap grows between Ireland and Top 3, could Club World Cup derail 2029 Lions Tour?

WOTS: Is There Such Thing As Too Much Rugby? | Fan fatigue vs player fatigue | Episode 58

Rugby Daily | Ireland-NZ final preview! Can Farrell end staggering Eden Park record?

Rugby Daily | Big injury boost for Ireland ahead of AB test in Eden Park, Seán Jansen's personal growth

Rugby Daily | Nations Championship Wk 2 preview, Scotland's looooong wait for SA win

LOVE ISLAND meets rugby: Connor Phillips’ on Munster, 7s, and life inside the villa | WOTS

Rugby Daily | ROG confirmed as Leinster candidate, debut for Jansen & Beirne captain vs Japan

Rugby Daily | Ireland let off the hook by Wallabies, South Africa POTM blunder!

Rugby Daily | IRE-AUS Final Preview, no Beauden Barrett for NZ-France?

Rugby Daily | Prendergasts, Keenan back for IRL-AUS, Trimble: "Ulster badly hurting from Bilbao."

'He has been written in the history books of women's rugby!' : Fiona Hayes and Alison Miller pay tribute to Philip Doyle

Rugby Daily | HUGE Champions Cup changes, Australia target Ireland in the air, Philip Doyle RIP

RIP PHILIP DOYLE: The journey to the 2013 Grand Slam and *that* nightmare train to Pau

Rugby Daily | URC Grand Final BUMPER preview!

Rugby Daily | Nacewa "shocked" by Lowe exit, no Crowley in Ireland squad

Rugby Daily | Porter out for Leinster's URC final, van der Flier... for England?!

Rugby Daily | Tracy says Lowe axing goes "too far", Doris doubt for URC decider

Rugby Daily | No "fairytale ending" for Lowe at Leinster, LBB switching to Sevens?

RIP PHILIP DOYLE: The journey to the 2013 Grand Slam and that nightmare train to Pau