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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 n... more

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Recent Guests

Sir Ian McGeechan
Lions legend and former head coach
Lions
Episode: THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked – Sir Ian McGeechan | The Offload
Dan Biggar
Welsh rugby star, played for Wales and the British & Irish Lions
Wales rugby player
Episode: Dan Biggar joins the show, Wales in town, Live shows & more | The Offload EP74
Andrew Trimble
Former Irish rugby player and commentator
Virgimedia
Episode: We’re live in studio, Italy are in town & more | The Offload EP71
Caelan Doris
Irish rugby captain and mental health advocate
Irish Rugby Team
Episode: Ireland captain Caelan Doris joins the show | The Offload EP68
Sean Holley
Welsh rugby expert and former coach of the Ospreys
Former Coach at Ospreys
Episode: Sean Holley joins the show, State of Play in Wales & more | The Offload EP64
Brendan Fanning
A journalist with over 30 years of experience and author of the new book "Touching Distance: Irish Rugby's Battle with Great Expectations".
Sunday Independent
Episode: Rugby Nativity, Donncha's Xmas solution, Brendan Fanning joins the show & more | The Offload EP63
Stuart McCloskey
Irish rugby player with 23 caps for Ireland, currently playing for Ulster.
Ulster Rugby
Episode: Stuart McCloskey joins the show, Ireland vs South Africa & more | The Offload EP59
Andrew Porter
Irish Loosehead prop, Lions player and author
Leinster Rugby and Ireland National Team
Episode: Andrew Porter joins the show, Leinster vs Munster & more | The Offload EP54
Conor Murray
Former Irish rugby player and author
Episode: Conor Murray joins the show, Cloud Nine, Career Update & more | The Offload EP49

Hosts

Tommy Bowe
Host of The Offload; former Irish rugby international
Donncha O'Callaghan
Co-host of The Offload; former Irish rugby international

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Keeping it light

    Great podcast. Great sense of humour from both hosts and you tell they love what they do. Great stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darth smellious
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great craic

    Taylor - Clough. Nesta - Maldini. Bowe - O’Callaghan. Great rapport they have and best rugby pod out there, especially when they aren’t chatting rugby

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Griffee1
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Volume

    Love the show lads but soooooo hard to hear you guys at times. I have to wait to listen when I’m in a quiet area, any background noise and I need to turn you guys off.

    See you in Cork 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FestoolVinny
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Love from England

    Love this pod. Great fun and good analysis too. Donncha, please know that many, many people in England love watching Irish rugby and have huge respect. Our refs feel the same way, too. Wouldn’t miss your pod - thank you for all the laughs and the insight. Only wish Subway still sold the Tommy Bowe Special so I could try it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrSnoball
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Turn up the volume please

    Very hard to hear compared to the introduction music level.

    Have to turn up the volume to listen to the two boys then my ears get blown off me when the next podcast comes on.

    Can this be fixed please 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Declan Molloy
    Ireland7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans praise the chemistry and banter between hosts; great rugby insights paired with entertaining stories.
Listeners appreciate candid takes and sense of authenticity; many say it's their go-to rugby podcast.
Some listeners report background noise issues affecting volume more than content quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#13
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#22
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#242
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#33
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#40
France/Sports/Rugby

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris joins the show | The Offload EP68
Q: Do you still get a room on your own as captain?
Yes, one of the privileges. I enjoy the space these days.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris joins the show | The Offload EP68
Q: What would you say your leadership style is?
I try to build good relationships and lead by example.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris joins the show | The Offload EP68
Q: Can you let us know the inside scoop on your captaincy status?
Yeah, I'll be in charge again, along with the group around me.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris joins the show | The Offload EP68
Q: Do you think you could land it for us?
Yeah, I do for you.
Sean Holley joins the show, State of Play in Wales & more | The Offload EP64
Q: What future do you see for Wales in the coming years?
Sean emphasizes the importance of winning matches to gain support and confidence and mentions the need for reforms in Welsh rugby.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Offload

What is The Offload about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, banter-heavy rugby podcast hosted by two former Irish internationals. Each week they share behind-the-scenes stories from playing days, offer unfiltered takes on current rugby headlines, and riff on personal anecdotes from tours and matches. The tone is humorous and unvarnished, with candid discussions about leadership, discipline, sponsorships, and the business side of rugby, balanced by playful rivalry and crowd-pleasing banter. Highlights include deep dives into Six Nations action, player selections, and evolving coaching stories, all delivered with accessible analysis and a strong sense of camaraderie.

Distinctive elements include long-running chemistry between hosts, lighthearted segments about life after professional rugby,... more

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Recent guests on The Offload include:

1. Sir Ian McGeechan
2. Dan Biggar
3. Andrew Trimble
4. Caelan Doris
5. Sean Holley
6. Brendan Fanning
7. Stuart McCloskey
8. Andrew Porter

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