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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne return for season six of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. Expect more great guests, insight, laughter and tears.

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78:32

The Making of a DOR: Mike Brown

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2026/01/14

Join Payno & Hask, as they chat with Mike Brown about his transition from player to Sporting Director at Esher Rugby Club. They delve into his new role, challenges, and ask for his insights on the current state of Harlequins and Marcus Smith's future. 00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres 02:26🤓 Mike Brown's Journey to DoR 04:30 🟤 The Brown Philosophy 10:30 🏉 Putting the boots back on? 16:42 💬 Difficult Conversations 27:23 👂 Learnings from Cheika et al. 46:39 🃏What's going on at

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67:55

Marler Joins the GBR Round Table

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2026/01/07

The rugby icon turned reality star spills Traitors secrets, revealing why fellow England International Jonny May would be the ultimate Traitor. He discusses why he quit rugby, his wrestling debut as "The Scrum Lord," and the potential for the GBR Panto. Plus Joe takes on the Continental Tyres grip strength challenge.00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 04:29 ✂️ Truly Dreadful Haircuts 07:21 🕵️‍♂️ Inside The Traitors Experience 21:42 🤼 Wrestling Debut Chaos 34:33 💪

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71:11

Rugby's Greatest Unions: Teague, Winterbottom, Richards

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/12/31

England’s iconic 90s back row - Mike Teague, Peter Winterbottom, and Dean Richards - reunite to discuss the "brutal self-policing" of their era. From surviving legendary drinking sessions with Jason Leonard to smashing the Calcutta Cup, the "Three Wise Men" deliver a masterclass in what international rugby was like for the last amateurs.00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:55 👑 Meet the Three Wise Men 03:33 🍺 Drinking Stories 15:49 🧢 Debut Memories and Early Days 30:19 🦁 The Iconic

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60:31

Rugby v Potter: The Phelps Twins Christmas Special

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/12/24

Hask and Tins reunite with their old pals James and Oliver Phelps, better known as the legendary Weasley twins from Harry Potter. In the muggle world, the twins are die-hard Gloucester fans and have many tales of mischief to share from the Shed, the Hong-Kong Sevens and The Women’s World Cup. Oliver even coaches his daughter’s team at Spartans. The lads get sorted into Hogwarts Houses, recast the Harry Potter films with rugby players and learn about the twins hosting Wizards of Baking on Prime. Grab

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72:17

Alex Coles: From Academy "Geek" to England "Educator"

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/12/17

Northampton and England’s Alex Coles “The Educator” looks back on the WWE-style headlock that sparked his unforgettable nickname. He breaks down the intense pressure behind pro-rugby lineout calling, relives the glory of conquering the legendary Blakiston fitness challenge, and explains how he manages to survive the daily chaos caused by teammate Henry Pollock.Alex also reveals the reason George Furbank should never leave Northampton Saints. A classic episode of GBR - and one you definitely don’t

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70:18

State Of The Game: The Free-to-Air Revolution

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/12/10

Alex Payne and Mike Tindall dive into the seismic news of ITV securing the rights to the New Nations Series from 2026-2028, making them the undisputed home of English international rugby. Next year will be the first time in 30 years that all England games will be free to air. We ask… Is this the best thing to happen to the English game since 2003? Is rugby finally ready to grasp the opportunity of free-to-air coverage to widen the sport's appeal. We're joined by Ben Rumsby, Sports Investigations

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67:00

Bismarck on his Brother, the Boks and Brutal Hits

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/12/03

This week, we welcome World Cup winner - and one of the most feared front-rowers in rugby history - Bismarck du Plessis!Bismarck dives deep into the legendary 2009 Lions Tour and relives the moment of that tackle on Dan Carter (“I’m going to kill that man!”). He gives incredible insight into the Springboks’ scrum dominance and the genius of Rassie Erasmus, explaining how Rassie’s methods have helped build one of the greatest dynasties in the game. He also reflects on his special bond with his

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84:04

The Springboks - The Ultimate Pantomime Villain?

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/11/26

After one of the spiciest weekends in rugby, Payno and Tins are joined by Springbok legend Bob Skinstad and Ireland's Geordan Murphy to break down the chaotic Ireland v South Africa card fest and the drama in the Twickenham tunnel. They dig into Rassie’s thumbs-up celebration and debate this big question: Are the Springboks rugby’s ultimate pantomime villain?00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres 02:41 💪 BIG MOVES in the Continental Tyres Grip Strength 05:15 👀 THAT Rassie Erasmus

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71:10

No. 3 In The World, 2 Drop Goals, 1 TikTok - England...

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/11/19

England make history by beating the All Blacks for only the 9th time in 120 years! The panel breaks down the performance, from George Ford's genius two drop goals to Ben Earl’s incredible work rate. James Haskell slams the "miserable" Kiwi media, while Jonny May reveals what the viral TikTok dance means for the squad's mentality.Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00🎙️Introduction 03:21 🇳🇿Discussion on the Haka 10:40💥 Analysing England's Defence 23:37 🔟 George Ford's

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87:05

The Litmus Test: England v All Blacks

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/11/11

Former All Black Nick Evans joins the team to unpack an epic Test weekend! We deep-dive into the Springboks' win over France, and ask… Are the Springboks the greatest side of all time? Plus we have a heavyweight preview of England vs. All Blacks and Hask gives some mind-blowing analysis of how the breakdown will be won and lost.Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00🎙️ Introduction 04:39 🛞 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 06:03 🏟️ France vs South Africa

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79:14

Borthball & The Golden Pollock

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/11/05

Join Alex Payne, Mike Tindall, James Haskell, and Ben Kayser as they look back on England’s win over Australia and discuss Henry Pollock's unbelievable luck... and genius! The team gets fired up over the "orgasmic" success of Borthwick's Borthball tactics. Plus, they preview the massive France vs. Springboks "Payback" rematch, with Ben Kayser revealing the trauma still gripping the French following RWC 2023.Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00 🎬 Introduction 03:58 💪 Lewis

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81:29

Rebuilding Welsh Rugby

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/10/29

The Autumn Internationals are around the corner but Welsh Rugby is due for major surgery… which region will the Welsh Rugby Union cut by the end of the 2027/28 season?Payno, Hask and Tins are joined by the man at the heart of the Cymru Crisis: Dave Reddin, current Director of Rugby & Elite Performance at the WRU. Having worked alongside icons such as Sir Clive Woodward and Sir Gareth Southgate, Dave is a turnaround specialist renowned for creating elite winning cultures. The lads dissect Dave’s

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76:41

The England Fly-Half Debate: Fin Smith vs George Ford...

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/10/21

The first major peak of the season is nearly here with the Autumn Nations Series, and the new England squad announcement has delivered two massive headlines: the departure of Tom Willis to France, and the inclusion of teenage try-scoring sensation Noah Caluorie.But the real debate is at fly-half. From Andrew & Barnes, Wilkinson and his challengers, Farrell to Ford, the England number ten jersey has always been a national talking point. Now, with George Ford, Fin Smith, and Marcus Smith all vying

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73:33

Andy Farrell: The Making of a World-Class Coach

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/10/15

Hask and Payno explore the making of Andy Farrell, a two-time Man of Steel forged in a tough Wigan environment. Sitting down to launch his new book, The Only Way I Know, he discusses how becoming a father to Owen at 16 cemented his focus, recalling the shock: "We were devastated, we felt we'd let our parents down." That early responsibility and drive became the blueprint for his world-class coaching success.Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. 00:00 🎥 Show Intro & Welcome: Andy Farrell

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84:58

Brown & May: When England Teammates Clash

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/10/08

Former England teammates Mike Brown and Jonny May join the dream team for a revealing chat on the intense world of professional rugby. Brown, fresh from retirement and a corporate career change, offers candid insights into the psychological toll of the professional game, and the lads debate contrasting experiences under Eddie Jones. May and Brown also reveal the ups and downs of their volatile relationship on and off the field, including a training ground injury that ended in 11 stitches. Finally,

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90:54

Peter O'Mahony: Retirement, Rassie & Regret

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/10/01

Irish legend Peter O’Mahony kicks off the Season 6 opener. Newly retired, the lifelong Munster fan reflects on Anthony Foley’s passing and the arrival of Rassie Erasmus, offering insight into the coach’s unique style. O’Mahony also relives his career high point, Ireland’s historic series win in New Zealand, including the fiery war of words with All Blacks captain Sam Cane. He goes on to share how Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell shaped both his game and the future of Irish rugby. Plus, Mike Tindall

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63:22

The Red Roses are Rugby World Cup CHAMPIONS 🏆

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/09/30

The morning after the night before… Elma heads into Red Roses camp to see what state the World Cup WINNERS are in. Scaz, Mo, Meg, Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Abbie Ward and captain Zoe Aldcroft join Elma with the trophy, to relive the greatest day at Allianz Stadium! John Mitchell pops by for a chat, too. Safe to say things get weird, quickly.Warning: Adult themes & swearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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80:04

BREAKING NEWS - Before Season Six Kicks Off…

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/09/30

Before season six of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby kicks off, we’ve got something new for you. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new show: The Good, The Bad and The Football. Hosted by Paddy McGuinness and featuring Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, the podcast dives into nineties nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories from two legendary careers, razor-sharp takes on today’s game, and big-name guests. Expect the same GBR energy you know and love, just

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66:58

Were The Aussie’s Robbed This Series?

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/08/04

It's our last episode of the season and the team is in Sydney to debrief on the third and final Lions Test match. After a dramatic series, the lads discuss how Australia turned the tables and what it felt like to be pitch-side for an unprecedented weather delay. Tune in for the lads' reflections on a truly epic Lions tour, stories of wild nights out, and an accidental run-in with a former prime minister.Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 Powered by Continental

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67:35

Lions 3rd Test Preview LIVE from Sydney

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby ·

2025/08/01

James O'Connor joins Alex Payne, Mike Tindall, and James Haskell at the Establishment in Sydney to break down the highly anticipated third and final test match. Expect some incredible, stories from tour past and present. From the scandalous antics of the British & Irish legends to a passionate defence of Owen Farrell, the crew covers all the talking points, with Haskell giving his trademark unfiltered takes, including a truly wild story involving a dragon and a boat. Season 5 is Sponsored by

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