Episode 79 - Schalk Brits - “I’m Shocked Stormers Lost To Munster & Ireland Will Flop This World Cup”

Today we're delighted to be joined by ex Saracens, Stormers & Barbarians hooker Schalk Brits to get his take on all the action from an enthralling weekend of rugby. Plus, with merely 100 days to go until the World Cup kicks off, Schalk takes us through his predictions for how the tournament will play out, including his controversial take on how the Irish will fare. Also, we're treated to many a great Barbarians tale from Hong Kong to Brazil and Schalk shares his Ultimate XV. Enjoy.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 78 - Jack Nowell - Are Leinster The Biggest Chokers In Modern Rugby? + What Really Went 'Wrong' With Cowan-Dickies Medical!

Today we're joined by great friend of the show Jack Nowell, as we dissect the 2 incredible European finals we were treated to over the weekend, whilst also finding out first hand from both Jack Nowell and a passing Luke Cowan-Dickie the inside story on their personal situations which have made headlines recently. The lads discuss why Leinster have becoming the biggest team of chokers in modern rugby, what effect that will have on Irelands chances in the world cup and why Ryan was pissed off with Cheslin Kolbe after Glasgow's defeat to Toulon in their respective final in Friday night. With Jack and Ryan on the way out of their clubs, this is no holds barred entertainment, full of wonderful stories and hilarious insights - so sit back, relax and enjoy. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 77 - Tom Varndell - Tuilagi's Arrest - Levi Davis' Disappearance & Shaun Edwards Attempted Knock Out !

What a joy it is to be joined by the second highest try scorer in Premiership rugby history in the legendary Ex England winger Tom Varndell, to hear some incredibly entertaining stories from his wonderful career both domestically and internationally and also garner his thoughts on all the incredible domestic action in the Prem & URC from the weekend. Tom lifts the lid on his career with some hilarious stories such as; Tuilagi' being arrested on a night out in Leicester, getting beaten up by Julian White, Martin Corry and Martin Johnson as part of his initiation, the day Shaun Edwards nearly knocked him out, partying with Danny Cipriani and Kelly Brook, Paul Sackeys refusal to ever train, the infamous Wasps social which led to one of Toms teammates being hospitalised with a burnt stomach, his failed move to France which he describes as a 'living hell' before he ripped up his contract, his dream move to play in Hong Kong and also the tragic news about his client Levi Davis - plus much more. So sit back and enjoy. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 76 - Joe Marchant - Why He's Turning His Back On English Rugby, Super Rugby Reigns Supreme & Getting Loose With The Barbarians!

Today we're in studio and delighted to be joined by England, Blues & Quins centre Joe Marchant just before he packs his bags to head to France for both the World Cup and then to move to his new home in Paris where he'll be playing for Stade Francais. He takes us through why he's made the decision to leave english rugby, his real thoughts on Eddie Jones, how much nicer the England camp is under Borthwick, why his experience playing for The Blues in Super Rugby was so incredible, relives his and Quins epic journey to lift the Premiership title a couple of years ago, reveals his Ultimate XV and gives us the dirt on his incredibly loose experience last year playing for The Barbarians against the All Blacks - plus much much more. So sit back and enjoy and in studio episode of the Rugby Pass Offload. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 75 - Josh Navidi - Welsh & English Rugby On The Brink Of Collapse & How A Chance Meeting With Jonah Lomu Changed His Life

Today we're honoured to be joined by Wales, Cardiff & Lions star Josh Navidi, as we celebrate his incredible his career that was all triggered thanks to a chance encounter with Jonah Lomu. We hear about how he's been tragically forced into early retirement through his chronic neck injury, his dads epic escape from Iran during the 1979 revolution, his school boy days playing rugby in NZ, an epic bust up with Bakkies Botha and why Kyle Sinkler was such good fun on the Lions tour to SA. Plus the lads unpack all the action from an epic weekend of European rugby and discuss whether London Irish, Newcastle & Sale, like the Welsh regions, are on the brink of collapse and what can be done to save rugby! So sit back, relax and enjoy another jam packed full episode of the Offload! <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 74 - Pierre Spies - Surviving Blood Clots On His Lungs To Become An SA Rugby Legend & Ultimate Beast

We're delighted to be joined by the original Ultimate Beast in Springbok legend Pierre Spies, to hear his incredible story which has taken him from a close shave with death in 2006 and missing out on the world cup in 2007 to fighting back and becoming a SA legend and being the main clog in destroying the Lions in 2009. We also hear how his struggles on and off the field, have led him to nowadays being a Minister in the christian church back in SA. Most importantly he reveals his secrets on how became such a freak athlete - at 6ft 4", 111 kg and runs 100m in just 10.7 seconds. He is truly a once in a lifetime athlete! Plus the lads give us their take on all the big rugby headlines including - Why did Cowan Dickie miss his medical at Montpellier? Had he been arrested ? and Does rugby need more head coaches having a punch up like we saw in the MLR? <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 73 - Stuart Hogg - The Worst Red Card In History & How Social Media Abuse & Losing The Scottish Captaincy Triggered His Retirement!

We're joined by the man of the moment in Scottish and Lions legend Stuart Hogg, who a couple of weeks ago shocked the rugby world by announcing his retirement from the sport at merely the age of 30! We get the inside scoop on why he's really decided to call it a day after the world cup, we get his reaction to Olly Woodburns ridiculous red card on the weekend and Jack Nowelll's punishment for tweeting about it, plus he takes us through his career sharing some of his greatest stories. From being sick and cracking his head open in his hotel room the night after his debut for Scotland as a 19 year old to opening up for the first time about his failed move to Ulster and the sickening abuse him and his wife have got on social media - Hoggy does not disappoint with his stories from an incredible career which has seen him go on 3 lions tours and win back to back Six Nations player of the tournament. Sit back, relax and enjoy some incredible yarns. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 72 - Victor Matfield - A Sprinbok Legend Shares His Most ; Hilarious, Terrifying & Inspiring Tales From Throughout His Career!

Today we're joined by a proper legend in Victor Matfield, a man who's represented his country 127 times, won the currie cup 3 times, the super rugby title 3 times, the tri nations twice and the world cup and is widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards in the history of the game. For the first time ever, he reveals his incredible story which started off with him scrapping with Bakkies Botha as teenagers and ended up with them being known as the greatest sporting partnership in the world. Victor doesn't leave anything behind in this incredible interview, taking us through his enjoyment in whipping young Springboks in their initiation and the tragic mistake he made with Mark Andrews before his very own, fighting Bakkies Botha because they hated each other initially, Punching Bizmark Du Plessis, beating the All Blacks with Barbarians and the hilarious stories on the piss that week, relives the physicality of the 2009 lions tour and reminisces on Simon Shaw being one of the most underrate players of all time, shares his memories of winning the world cup in 2007 (where he was man of the match in the final and player of the tournament), reveals the crisis meeting in detail that unfolded after their shock loss to Japan in 2015, constructs his greatest ever Springbok XV from players he played with during his 127 caps, explains his incredible memories from Toulon, why he retired and then decided to reverse that decision, why he hated his Northampton Saints experience due to Dorian West, plus much much more.... </p>This is quite possibly our greatest ever guest, so sit back, relax and enjoy his yarns. </p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 71 (In Studio) - Heartbreak For Gloucester - The Worst Munster Side In History & The Lads Take On Kate Ovens In An Epic Food Challenge!

We've dragged the lads to the studio in London on a Sunday afternoon to have a couple pints and discuss the highs, lows and controversies from an epic weekend of European rugby, but just as they started to relax into the session, we surprised them with the presence of Kate Ovens (world famous competitive eater) and forced them to take her on in an epic food challenge. Max was late again, Ryan was loose lipped and Kate was an incredible guest - so sit back, relax and plug in for your rugby fix and a hell of a lot of laughs..... <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode 70 - Thibaud Flament - From Playing Fly-Half For The 5th XV To Winning The Grand-Slam, Top 14 & European Cup

Today we're delighted to be joined by arguably the best player in Europe over the last 2 years in France and Toulouse 2nd Row Thibaud Flament to hear about his meteoric rise over the last 5 years, which has taken him from playing fly-half for the 5th XV at Loughborough University to winning every single major honour in Europe in merely a 12 month period. His story is perhaps one of the craziest and definitely the most inspiring in modern rugby, even when he was playing for the worst team at his university, he refused to give up on his dream to become a professional rugby player and his determination, hard work and sacrifices over the last 5 years, haven't just turned him into a professional player but they've turned him into a global superstar! Sit back, relax and enjoy this incredible tale. </p>------</p>Please Vote for us to win the Best Rugby Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards, without your vote we stand no chance, so please sacrifice one minute of your time and lend us your vote - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast/</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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