Donncha O’Callaghan on his wildest TV challenge yet — and why Away Games has reignited his competitive spirit

The former Ireland rugby star says his new RTÉ series has reignited his competitive spirit and given him a new team environment

Donncha O’Callaghan: I'm loving being in the entertainment industry. Picture: Chani Anderson 

Not content with coaching families through fitness challenges and devilish obstacle courses in TV favourite  Ireland’s Fittest Family, Donncha O’Callaghan is throwing himself into the action with his new show Donncha’s Away Games.

We’re meeting over Zoom and when I ask him about his latest project, his face lights up.