Podcast
The Offload
Join Irish Rugby legends Tommy Bowe and Donncha O'Callaghan every week for The Offload – a fresh, funny and unfiltered look at life on and off the pitch.
Packed with behind-the-scenes stories from their playing days, honest takes on the latest rugby headlines, and the kind of craic only two former teammates can share.
Your new go-to pod for sport, banter, and a healthy dose of complete and utter nonsense.
New show lands every Friday. Subscribe to The Dressing Room for a bonus show every Tuesday.
Video version is available on our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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- Rugby chart
- #14
- Episodes
- 118
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 47 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
118 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 3 min
Simon Zebo Joins The Show, Leinster vs Munster Fallout & More | The Offload EP92
Season 3, Episode 92
Show notes
Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan are back for a brand new season of The Offload, with former Munster and Ireland star Simon Zebo joining the show this week. 🏉
Simon's brand new book 'Zeebs' is available now.
Brought to you by Killester Travel Rugby
They chat:
– Playing Hurling for Cork
– Playing with a smile
– Time in Ireland camp
– Working with Rassie Erasmus
– Axel 8 & Chicago
– Relationship with Schmidt & Nucifora
– Playing in France & Racing 92
– Not passing to Donners
– Leinster vs Munster
– And much more
Get your tickets for The Offload LIVE in Vicar Street here:
https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569
Send your voice notes below or message us on Instagram:
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1 hr 1 min
Ireland Squad Announcement, The Bathtub Regatta, Leinster v Munster & More | The Offload EP91
Season 3, Episode 91
Show notes
Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan are back for a brand new season of The Offload, taking a close look at Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad announcement, Leinster vs Munster and more. 🏉
Brought to you by Killester Travel Rugby
They chat:
– The Bathtub Regatta
– Paul O'Connell's bungee jump
– Time to talk rugby
– Ireland squad announcement
– James McNabney and horse riding
– Taking on the Springboks
– Leinster vs Munster
– Ciaran Frawley's form for Connacht
– Who is Jamie Benson?
– What is going on with European Rugby?
– Páirc Uí Chaoimh controversy
– And much more
Get your tickets for The Offload LIVE in Vicar Street here:
https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offlo...
Send your voice notes below or message us on Instagram:
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51 min
Remembering Axel, The Season So Far, Champions Cup & More | The Offload EP90
Season 3, Episode 90
Show notes
Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan are back for a brand new season of The Offload, catching up on a busy few weeks of rugby and looking ahead to what’s still to come. 🏉
Brought to you by Killester Travel Rugby
They chat:
– Tommy & Donners in Belgium
– The Bus to a Six Nations game
– Tough start for the Irish provinces
– Disappointing Ulster
– Rob Baloucoune & Shane Williams
– The new Munster CEO & Donners
– Player books & Caroline Currid
– Frawley's move to Connacht
– The new maul regulations explained
– World-class Dan Sheehan
– ROG nearly loses an ear
– Remembering Axel
Get your tickets for The Offload LIVE in Vicar Street here:
https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569
Send your voice notes below or message us on Instagram:
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57 min
David Humphreys joins the show, Ireland squad named, URC final & more | The Offload EP89
Season 2, Episode 89
Show notes
Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 89 of The Offload with special guest IRFU Performance Director, David Humphreys.
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Get your Vicar Street tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-offload-tickets/artist/5535569
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
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45 min
Lowe leaves Leinster, World Cup, Faz signs on & more | The Offload EP88
Season 2, Episode 88
Show notes
Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 88 of The Offload with plenty to talk about as the business end of the season heats up.
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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33 min
URC Semi Finals, Coaches vs The Media, Player Social & More | The Offload EP87
Season 2, Episode 87
Show notes
Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 87 of The Offload with plenty to talk about as the business end of the season picks up.
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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33 min
Crisis Talks – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Show notes
All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.
Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.
Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan discuss Crisis Talks and Team Meetings.
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1 hr 3 min
Noel McNamara joins the show, URC Play-Offs & more | The Offload EP86
Season 2, Episode 86
Show notes
Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 86 of The Offload with special guest Bordeaux-Begles coach Noel McNamara
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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32 min
Returning From Injury – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Show notes
All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.
Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.
Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan discuss returning from injury.
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
#TheDressingRoom #TheOffload
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45 min
Joey Carbery joins the show, European finals & more | The Offload EP85
Season 2, Episode 85
Show notes
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Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 85 of The Offload with special guest Bordeaux and Ireland star, Joey Carbery!
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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29 min
Team Bonding – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Show notes
All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.
Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.
Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan recall some of their best Team Bonding stories.
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
#TheDressingRoom #TheOffload
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51 min
Rory Best joins the show, Huge final URC round & more | The Offload EP84
Season 2, Episode 84
Show notes
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Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 84 of The Offload with special guest former Ireland captain and current Ulster Rugby GM, Rory Best.
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
Video version of the show available for free at: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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30 min
Life After Rugby – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Show notes
All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.
Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.
Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O’Callaghan chat about life after rugby
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
#TheDressingRoom #TheOffload
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51 min
Live from Irish Rugby’s HPC, Leinster & Ulster in European finals & more | The Offload EP83
Season 2, Episode 83
Show notes
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Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 83 of The Offload, live from the IRFU’s High Performance Centre, with special guests Ireland stars Béibhinn Parsons, Erin King, and Eve Higgins
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1 hr 3 min
British and Irish Lions Head of Performance Graeme Close – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Show notes
All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.
Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.
Up next, Donncha O'Callaghan chats to Graeme Close, Head of Performance Nutrition for The British and Irish Lions, England Rugby, and the DP World Tour.
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
#TheDressingRoom #TheOffload
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47 min
European Semi-Finals, W6N, Weight Management & more | The Offload EP82
Season 2, Episode 82
Show notes
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Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 82 of The Offload, with plenty to talk about ahead of the Semi-Finals of Europe this weekend.
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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1 hr 11 min
Craig Doyle joins the show, W6N, Munster vs Ulster & more | The Offload EP81
Season 2, Episode 81
Show notes
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Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 81 of The Offload with special guest legendary rugby presenter, Craig Doyle (and Hank!).
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
Video version of the show available for free at: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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42 min
Rugby World Cup Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Show notes
All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.
Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.
Up next, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan chat about some of their best Rugby World Cup stories – spoiler, we went out in the quarters!
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
#TheDressingRoom #TheOffload
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52 min
Munster coaching controversy, Home Alone, URC returns, W6N & more | The Offload EP80
Season 2, Episode 80
Show notes
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Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 80 of The Offload to chat through some of the biggest talking points, including:
– Katie Taylor's potential fight in Croke Park
– European Knockouts
– URC action this weekend
– Munster's coaching controversy
– And much more
Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast
Video version of the show available for free at: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast
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34 min
Referee Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
Show notes
All our classic episodes of The Dressing Room were previously only available to subscribers, but it’s time everyone got a chance to listen to and watch them.
Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing all the best ones on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to enjoy them yet.
Up next, Tommy and Donners recall some of their best 'Referee Stories' from over the years.
Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadP...
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