Keith Wood's State of the Union

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What is the future of Rugby Union? Lions legend Keith Wood talks to the most influential decision-makers in rugby about the challenges facing the game both internationally and domestically. The former Irish captain is joined by a collection of brilliant guests across season one.

07/05/2020

Keith Wood's State of the Union | Rugby in trouble - with guest Stuart Barnes

During the current postponement of on-field rugby action, Keith Wood's State of the Union is a new series looking at where the global game is going. This week, he's joined by Ger Gilroy, former-England international and journalist Stuart Barnes, and Giles Morgan, former-head of sponsorship at HSBC. Let us know what you think - is rugby in trouble? Can the game be 'more-global' or should World Rugby focus on consolidating the game's presence in traditional markets? Would an British and Irish league work? Our rugby coverage comes to you in association with Vodafone #TeamOfUs OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

50 min
14/05/2020

Keith Wood's State of the Union - EP2 | Paul Vaughan

On Episode Two of Keith Wood's State of the Union, Keith and Ger were joined by Paul Vaughan - the former head of English Rugby. They discussed the future of the sport, the early amateur move into professional ranks, and the Six Nations CVC deal. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

48 min
21/05/2020

Michael Cheika & Andrew Mehrtens | Keith Wood's State of the Union | Big trouble Down Under

On the third episode of Keith Wood's State of the Union, the former-Ireland captain sat down with none other than Michael Cheika and Andrew Mehrtens, alongside Ger Gilroy. They took a look at how rugby is being run in the southern hemisphere. #TeamOfUs @Vodafone Ireland

58 min
21/05/2020

Wood's State of the Union - Cheika & Mehrtens, Irish sport needs money, Jurgen Klopp | OTB AM

Here is our Thursday morning pod: 0:00 - Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheanhan discussed the future of Ireland's provincial system and reviewed the morning's sports news 36:40 - Mary O'Connor from the Federation of Irish Sport spoke to us about the financial shock that Irish sports are facing - and why she thinks the State will need to help these organisations. 59:59 - On the third episode of Keith Wood's State of the Union, the former Ireland captain sat down with none other than Michael Cheika and Andrew Mehrtens, alongside Ger Gilroy, to take a look at how rugby is being run in the southern hemisphere. OTB AM is live again tomorrow from 7:30am - brought to you in association with Aviva Ireland #SafeToDream

1h 56m
28/05/2020

State of the Union | IRFU CEO Philip Browne on the future of rugby

IRFU CEO Philip Browne was the guest on State of the Union this week with Keith Wood and Ger Gilroy. They talked the future of rugby - from TV deals and the return of the game, to Six Nations relegation and the CVC deal. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

56 min
04/06/2020

Keith Wood's State of the Union, race and Irish sport, Michael Fennelly

OTB AM is back: 0:00 - Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan break down the morning's back pages, while Shane Hannon has the latest news. 37:10 - Gina Akpe Moses was born in Lagos, raised in Louth, last week she spoke to Arthur O'Dea for OTBSports.com about her experiences of racism in Ireland - she joined us today alongside fellow Irish athlete Joseph Ojewumi to share their experiences. 57:10 - Offaly hurling boss and Kilkenny legend Michael Fennelly spoke to us after his retirement - and ahead of the recommencing of GAA action. 1:14:49 - Keith Wood's State of the Union is back - Johne Murphy and Steve Rooney, joined the former-Irish captain, alongside Ger Gilroy. They discussed the states of schools and club rugby in Ireland. We're live from 7:30am tomorrow.

2h 8m
04/06/2020

Keith Wood's State of the Union | Club game, Leinster Schools, money

On this week's Keith Wood's State of the Union, Keith, Johne Murphy, Steve Rooney and Ger Gilroy discussed the future of club rugby, the importance of the under-20s game, and how the Leinster Schools players are effectively pro in terms of commitment. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

53 min
18/06/2020

Keith Wood's State of the Union | The women's game

On this week's State of the Union, Keith Wood and Nathan Murphy were joined by World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi, Scrum Queens founder Ali Donnelly and IRFU women's committee member Wendy Keenan to discuss the health of women's rugby. OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

50 min
03/07/2020

State of the Union | Refereeing the Game with Jerome Garces and John Lacey

In this week's episode of Keith Wood's State of the Union, 2019 World Cup final referee Jerome Garces and former international referee Johnny Lacey join Ger and Keith Wood for a look at the state of the game in terms of officiating.

55 min
03/07/2020

State of the Union | The Medicalisation of Rugby | Dr Éanna Falvey & Dr James Robson

Keith Wood's State of the Union this week focuses on the health of the game, with two of its top officials. Dr Éanna Falvey, the Chief Medical Officer for World Rugby joins us, as does Dr James Robson - team doctor for both Scottish rugby and the British and Irish Lions.

1h 22m
22/03/2021

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What is the future of Rugby Union? Lions legend Keith Wood talks to the most influential decision-makers in rugby about the challenges facing the game both internationally and domestically. The former Irish captain is joined by a collection of brilliant guests across season one.