The Offload

Tommy Bowe and Donncha O’Callaghan

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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115 episodes
Updated June 19

Episodes115

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June 19 · 56 min
David Humphreys joins the show, Ireland squad named, URC final & more | The Offload EP89
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 Video version of the show available for free at: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 12 · 44 min
Lowe leaves Leinster, World Cup, Faz signs on & more | The Offload EP88
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: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5 · 33 min
URC Semi Finals, Coaches vs The Media, Player Social & More | The Offload EP87
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: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 2 · 33 min
Crisis Talks – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
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. Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast #TheDressingRoom #TheOffload Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Noel McNamara joins the show, URC Play-Offs & more | The Offload EP86
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: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26 · 32 min
Returning From Injury – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22 · 44 min
Joey Carbery joins the show, European finals & more | The Offload EP85
Brought to you by Vodafone 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: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19 · 28 min
Team Bonding – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15 · 51 min
Rory Best joins the show, Huge final URC round & more | The Offload EP84
Brought to you by Vodafone 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12 · 29 min
Life After Rugby – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8 · 50 min
Live from Irish Rugby’s HPC, Leinster & Ulster in European finals & more | The Offload EP83
Brought to you by Vodafone 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 Email us at offloadrugbypod@gmail.com Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5 · 1 hr 3 min
British and Irish Lions Head of Performance Graeme Close – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1 · 47 min
European Semi-Finals, W6N, Weight Management & more | The Offload EP82
Brought to you by Vodafone 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: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 24 · 1 hr 11 min
Craig Doyle joins the show, W6N, Munster vs Ulster & more | The Offload EP81
Brought to you by Vodafone 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: www.youtube.com/@TheOffloadPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 21 · 41 min
Rugby World Cup Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 17 · 51 min
Munster coaching controversy, Home Alone, URC returns, W6N & more | The Offload EP80
Brought to you by Vodafone 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 14 · 34 min
Referee Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload
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... #TheDressingRoom #TheOffload Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 10 · 58 min
Fuel Protests, European Quarter-Finals, W6N, Munster Accountability & more | The Offload EP79
Brought to you by Vodafone Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 79 of The Offload with plenty to talk about. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 7 · 23 min
THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked – Lions Mount Rushmore | The Offload
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. Next up, Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan chat through their Lions ‘Mount Rushmore’ of leaders Send your voice notes here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheOffloadPodcast #TheDressingRoom #TheOffload Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 3 · 56 min
Gareth Steenson joins the show, Europe is back, W6N & more | The Offload EP78
Brought to you by Vodafone Tommy Bowe & Donncha O'Callaghan sit down for Episode 78 of The Offload with special guest former Exeter Chiefs legend, and current Ireland women’s coach, Gareth Steenson. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Offload

David Humphreys joins the show, Ireland squad named, URC final & more | The Offload EP89

Lowe leaves Leinster, World Cup, Faz signs on & more | The Offload EP88

URC Semi Finals, Coaches vs The Media, Player Social & More | The Offload EP87

Crisis Talks – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

Noel McNamara joins the show, URC Play-Offs & more | The Offload EP86

Returning From Injury – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

Joey Carbery joins the show, European finals & more | The Offload EP85

Team Bonding – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

Rory Best joins the show, Huge final URC round & more | The Offload EP84

Life After Rugby – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

Live from Irish Rugby’s HPC, Leinster & Ulster in European finals & more | The Offload EP83

British and Irish Lions Head of Performance Graeme Close – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

European Semi-Finals, W6N, Weight Management & more | The Offload EP82

Craig Doyle joins the show, W6N, Munster vs Ulster & more | The Offload EP81

Rugby World Cup Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

Munster coaching controversy, Home Alone, URC returns, W6N & more | The Offload EP80

Referee Stories – THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked | The Offload

Fuel Protests, European Quarter-Finals, W6N, Munster Accountability & more | The Offload EP79

THE DRESSING ROOM: Unlocked – Lions Mount Rushmore | The Offload

Gareth Steenson joins the show, Europe is back, W6N & more | The Offload EP78