The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

England's Player of the Season, Joe Heyes, joins the GBR lads for one of the most honest interviews we’ve ever done. Joe talks us through Leicester's opening-weekend defeat to Saracens, before opening up on a much tougher chapter as a teenager, a battle with his mental health and the journey back to become England's best scummager. We also dig into Joe’s passion for history, his family's sporting heritage, his smoked-fish side hustle and where England go after a tough 12 months. ... Jonny May eventually made it in too. Links: 🏰 Follow Joe’s History channels on TikTok & Instagram: @Heyestory 🚴 Support the RFC500 Challenge. Find them on @RFC500 on Instagram. 💻 Nord VPN - To get 4 extra months head to: go to nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby 💰 Shopify - You don’t need anyone’s approval to make a living. Build your own business with a free trial at shopify.co.uk 🎤 Off-Road Live Tour: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-go... Chapters: 00:00 🏉 Season 7 Is Sponsored By Continental Tyres 01:12 💪 Grip Strength Challenge 02:50 🔍 Leicester V Saracens Review 13:04 🏆 Player of Year Mindset 17:57 📜 Joe’s History Channel 26:00 🔄 Rugby vs Football Culture 30:48 💔 Academy Pressure and Mental Health 37:01 🎭 England Mindset and Team Quirks 46:50 🏟️ Gameday & Family Support 52:56 🏃 Jonny May Arrives Late Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New season, same chaos. The wheels are rolling on Season 7 of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, and we're kicking things off with our wildest preview yet. Payno, Hask and Tins run through everything ahead of a huge year of rugby: the headlines you need to know, the signings that'll shake up the leagues, the fixtures already circled in the calendar, the kits we're loving (and the ones we're not), the coaches we'd love to play for, and a full set of "Massive Punt Predictions" for 2026/27 that we absolutely do not expect to age well. Thank you as always to Continental Tyres, official tyre partner of England Rugby and proud sponsors of the Continental Tyres Schools Cup. With a World Cup in Australia around the corner, the lads hit the road for another Live Tour! Tickets are on sale Thursday 24th September at 10am. 🎤 Off-Road Live Tour: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby 00:00 🛞 Season 7 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 03:15 📰 The Biggest Headlines Ahead of the New Season 10:06 🎟️ The Fixtures We Can't Wait to Watch 12:20 ✍️ Signings That'll Shake Up the Leagues 18:52 🏆 Who We Want to Win Silverware 22:43 👕 Best & Worst Kits of the New Season 32:42 🌟 The Rock Star We'd Pay to Watch 37:23 🚀 The Kid Ready to Make an Impact 44:18 🧠 The Coach We'd Love to Play For 53:41 🎲 Massive Punt Predictions for 2026/27 01:00:57 🧡 A Tribute to Tins' Dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the last show of the season, and what better way to sign off than with a brand new member of Team GBR joining the panel, Courtney Lawes sits down with Tins to break down a chaotic, controversial final weekend of Nations Championship rugby. England scrape past Argentina in one of the most chaotic games we've seen in years, four yellow cards and all. Courtney gives his verdict on whether England were simply "too aggy" against a scrappy Pumas side. We also round up the rest of the weekend: New Zealand's impressive win over Ireland, Scotland's near-miss against Fiji, and a dominant Springboks side that Courtney says are "operating like a religion" under Rassie Erasmus. It's been a mammoth season of GBR — thank you to every single one of you for watching and listening. See you next season! ───────────────────────────── 🔗 LINKS 🛞 Win two tickets to a Gallagher PREM match: https://purespectrum.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260718?list=1 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones 💸 Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement; this is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service. https://refundclub.co.uk/gbr ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 🚗 Season 6 Is Sponsored By Continental Tyres 01:51 💥 England vs Argentina Chaos 03:26 🟨 Discipline Yellow Card Crisis 07:17 🏉 Breakdown Strategy Debate 10:10 📈 Positives and Player Progress 15:52 💸 Refund Club 16:51 🎥 TMO Drama 22:31 🔥 Borthwick Pressure and Roadmap 32:33 🤔 Selection Stability Debate 33:17 🔒 Locking In Core Roles 34:32 ⭐ Should Pollock Start 35:56 🌍 England World Cup Outlook 38:55 📺 Harvey Norman RGB TVs 40:38 ⚡ All Blacks vs Ireland Controversy 47:54 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland and Fiji Check-In 53:43 🏆 Boks Dominance and Season Sign-Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Producer Tom and Mike Brown dig into Steve Borthwick’s final selection for the summer leg of the Nations Championship ahead of England v Argentina. Steve has a 5/5 record against Los Pumas… no excuses then? 00:29 💔 Football Heartbreak 03:41 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Team Named 05:07 🔄 Marcus at Fullback 06:19 🤫 Start Pollock Debate 11:03 💥 Buenos Aires Hostility 13:45 💸 Refund Club 14:44 📈 What Counts as Progress? 17:25 🔥 How Big Is This Game? 💸 Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement; this is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service. ⁠https://refundclub.co.uk/gbr Win two tickets to a Gallagher PREM match 🛞 https://purespectrum.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260718?list=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Payne is joined by Mike Brown and former Scotland Captain John Barclay to break down Round 2 of the Nations Championship. The trio unpack South Africa's incredible depth, ask whether anyone can stop the Boks on the road to 2027, and debate whether Scotland's performance was a step forward despite the defeat. Plus, England finally get back to winning ways against Fiji where Henry Pollock continues his remarkable rise. Will Steve Borthwick start him v Argentina? The guys give their verdict. Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement; this is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service. https://refundclub.co.uk/gbr 00:00 Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 03:16 Scotland vs Springboks 13:55 South Africa Depth Debate 21:37 Ad Break Refund Club 22:35 Fiji Worries and Board Drama 25:56 England Attack Identity 33:56 Let Pollock Loose 34:28 Backline Picks Argentina 35:22 Backing Van Rensburg 37:01 Caluori & Why Fullback Is Hard 41:30 Harvey Norman Break 43:02 Will Jordan Record Breaker 47:02 France Depth And Wallabies Woes 52:22 Japan Home Game Farce 56:48 All Blacks vs Ireland - Round 3 59:07 Argentina vs England - Round 3 01:02:33 Tables Fixtures And Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Payne and Mike Brown run the rule over Steve Borthwick’s selection ahead of England’s game against Fiji. The pressure is on Steve Borthwick following a 5th straight defeat this year. 00:00 🚗 - Season 6 Is Sponsored By Continental Tyres 01:26 🏉 - England v Fiji Build-Up 02:49 📋 - England Team Sheet Analysis 06:11 🎙️ - Brown On England’s Backline 10:47 💷 - Refund Club 11:46 🤔 - Who Should Play 15? 14:20 💥 - How Will England Deal With The Pressure? 17:57 🧠 - The Value Of Experience 20:14 🍻 - O’Neills Pubs 20:58 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - Come On England Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement; this is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service. https://refundclub.co.uk/gbr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Africa reminded everyone exactly why they're world champions, brushing England aside 45-21 at altitude in Johannesburg to open the new Nations Championship. Payno, Hask and Tins dig into where it really went wrong for England, not the early 17-0 hole (they clawed back to within three at half-time), but the, two costly yellow cards, and defensive system the boys argue isn't getting the best out of these players. It sparks a proper debate about whether Shaun Edwards is the "elephant in the room" England can't keep ignoring. The lads give their early thoughts on the tournament itself. Plus Wales' back-to-back wins, Dave Rennie's winning start with the All Blacks, Ireland's fightback in Australia. 🛞 00:00 Season 6 is Sponsored By Continental Tyres 🤔 01:16 Does the New Nations Championship Make Sense? 📊 02:54 Round One Results 🏉 06:30 England vs South Africa Breakdown 🐘 16:10 Shaun Edwards "Elephant In The Room" 🚗 33:31 Refund Club 🔥 34:33 Australia vs Ireland Thriller 🇳🇿 39:43 All Blacks Edge France 🌸 43:54 Japan Upset Italy and Wales Rise 📋 47:19 Table Round Up 🚗 Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement; this is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service refundclub.co.uk/gbr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Brown joins Payno to react to Steve Borthwick's England team selection ahead of the blockbuster Test against South Africa. From Tommy Freeman at 13 to Tom Curry's massive back row battle, Brown gives his verdict on England's chances against the world champion Springboks. 01:53 🏉 Starting XV Breakdown 03:20 💬 Freeman at 13 Debate 04:53 ⚡ Van Poortvliet and Curry Spotlight 09:21 🎖️ Caps and Experience Gap 11:20 🛡️ Furbank Fullback Fundamentals 13:24 ⛰️ Altitude Reality Check 16:23 🔥 Ellis Park Hostility 19:38 📝 Composite XV Picks 22:35 🎯 How England Can Upset 24:36 🔮 Prediction and Wrap Up Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code gbr at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/gbr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s show we hear from two men who have done what few England players ever have: beaten the Springboks in South Africa. Mike Tindall and Jonny May take us inside England's historic victories in 2000 and 2018, sharing untold tour stories and revealing the physical and mental blueprint required to "Beat the Boks". 2000: SA 22 – ENG 27 at Bloemfontein: (1-8) Jason Leonard, Phil Greening, Julian White, Martin Johnson, Danny Grewcock, Richard Hill, Neil Back, Lawrence Dallaglio (9-15) Kyran Bracken, Jonny Wilkinson, Ben Cohen, Mike Catt, Mike Tindall, Austin Healey, Matt Perry Bench – Mark Regan, Dave Flatman, Simon Shaw, Joe Worsley, Will Greenwood, Tim Stimpson, Leon Lloyd South Africa: Montgomery, Paulse, Fleck, Barry, P. Rossouw, van Straaten, van der Westhuizen, Kempson, Marais, Visagie, Boome, Otto, Krige, Venter, Vos. 2018 SA 10 – ENG 25 at Newlands (1-8) Joe Marler, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, Joe Launchbury, Maro Itoje, Chris Robshaw, Tom Curry, Nathan Hughes (9-15) Ben Youngs, Danny Cipriani, Mike Brown, Owen Farrell, Henry Slade, Jonny May, Elliot Daly Bench – Luke Cowan-Dickie, Alec Hepburn, Harry Williams, Jonny Hill, Mark Wilson, Sam Simmonds, Ben Spencer, Denny Solomona 00:00 🍑 Jonny May’s Tattoo 03:41 🇿🇦 Boks v England Preview 07:43 😡 Red Mist to Friendship 14:57 🚌 Touring South Africa Reality 18:04 🌹 The 2000 Tour 26:13 🔫 Robbed at Gunpoint 31:37 🦌 The Infamous 53-3 35:55 🛫 The 2018 Tour 40:30 🏟️ Siya Kolisi and Rassie Era 43:32 🙉 Tour Madness 45:38 🗻 Cape Town Win and Cipriani 🔗 LINKS 🔐 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code GBR at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/gbr 🚗 Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement. This is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service. https://refundclub.co.uk/gbr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leinster, British & Irish Lions and Ireland veteran Gordon D’Arcy joins GBRXtra to discuss Leinster’s triumph in the URC and the form of Irish rugby ahead of the Nations Championship. Gordon gives his disappointed verdict on the departure of Leo Cullen, praise for Andy Farrell’s extension as Ireland’s Head Coach and his analysis of the Irish pathway system. Speaking of future rugby stars, the lads have a read of Gordon’s latest book, Let’s Play Rugby, the fifth in his series for children. Gordon’s new picture book encourages children to play out every step of a professional a rugby game from kicking off to dizzying celebrations, encouraging a new generation of Henry Pollocks to take to the field. Let's Play Rugby is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Play-Rugby-Gordon-DArcy/dp/1915071771 01:15 🏆 Leinster URC Triumph 01:52 😐 Why It Feels Flat 03:37 👋 Leo Cullen Steps Down 05:23 🗣️ Leinster Bias Debate 07:01 🛤️ Irish Pathways Problem 09:09 📚 Gordon’s Sports Books For Kids 13:42 ☘️ Ireland Summer Tour Preview 14:33 ⚠️ Player Welfare Crunch 18:09 ✍️ Farrell Extension Reaction 19:11 🎟️ Leinster Atmosphere Fix 21:28 🥃 Rémy Martin & The Barbarians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from the Saints' Prem triumph, we ask whether the club’s champion "kids" can provide the spark England need this summer. Payno, Hask and Tins react to Steve Borthwick’s squad for their opening test v South Africa and we also look into why the centre position remains such a puzzle. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres00:47 🏉 Full Kit Flanker02:11 🏆 Prem Final Takeaways18:11 🔧 Exeter and Baxter Rebuild21:48 🧶 Henry Pollock and WI Tribute29:04 ✨ Ruben Love30:07 🏟️ Neutral Venue Semifinals Debate33:39 🌹 England Squad Breakdown35:49 💥 Back Row Selection Arguments39:56 🔟 Picking the 10-12-1349:00 ⛰️ Altitude Horror Stories50:54 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence53:01 🇿🇦 Springbok Squad 56:48 🌍 Nations Championship Hype58:32 ⚡ Super Rugby Final Blowout 🔐 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code GBR at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/gbr 🥃 Rémy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the week of the Prem Final we have reunited Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson an iconic Northampton half-back partnership, immortalised on the computer game Jonah Lomu Rugby. Joining Payno, they preview the Prem Final, debate whether Fin Smith is ready to make the England No.10 shirt his own, and relive the 2003 Rugby World Cup, including the call that set up Jonny Wilkinson’s famous drop goal. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 Powered by Continental Tyres 02:00 😇 Saints Breathtaking Rugby 04:14 🎓 Dowson Coaching Journey 05:55 🤔 Bath Drop Goal Indecision 10:14 🛁 Wilko 2003 Routine 15:31 🌹 Is Fin Smith Englands Ten? 19:11 🤝 McParland x Dawson similarities 25:52 🧩 Ben Spencer England Puzzle 28:55 🔄 Furbank Quins Move 32:50 🔮 Prem Final Predictions 35:58 💪 Grip Strength Challenge 37:28 📖 Dawson x Grayson Origin Story 41:25 🚑 Neck Injury Scare 43:07 🍺 Housemates And Beer Sponsorship 45:28 🏗️ Relegation And Rebuild 48:11 👥 England Debut Together 53:19 🥝 All Blacks 1997 Test 56:33 👨🏻‍🏫 Woodward Relentless Standards 59:01 📚 1999 World Cup Lessons 01:04:16 💌 2003 Final Letter And Support 01:08:46 🏆 Saints European Cup Memories 🥃 Rémy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Payno and Tins are joined by Professor Pieter Kruger - clinical psychologist, performance consultant, and one of sport's most sought-after minds. Having worked with the Springboks, Team GB, Formula 1 teams, he now works with Bath as they chase back-to-back Premiership titles, Pieter offers a rare and fascinating window into what really separates good from the great. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 Powered by Continental Tyres 02:25 🧠 What Performance Psychs Do 05:23 🩸 Bloodgate and Rebuild 07:58 🧱 Bath Turnaround Blueprint 13:03 😎 Finn Russell Calm Under Fire 18:03 ❤️ Managing Pre Game Anxiety 21:11 🇿🇦 Brighton Loss Recovery 23:33 🏎️ Cross Sport Culture F1 37:54 🛁 Bath Semifinal Week 46:04 📉 England Form Swings 47:21 🎙️ Media And Trust 56:35 🏆🏆 Boks Under Pressure? 📝LooseHeadz looseheadz.co.uk/24-7s 🥃 Rémy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saracens, England and Lions legend Elliot Daly joins the boys for a wide-ranging conversation that's as entertaining off the field as he is on it. From his infamous first day at Wasps in full school uniform (briefcase very much denied), to three Lions tours, a siege-gun boot, and mentoring the next generation of English talent, Daly proves he's as sharp in the studio as he is at fullback. The lads also look ahead to a crunch Premiership clash with Exeter, dissect Mark McCall's coaching genius, and assess whether England's talented young squad can peak at the 2027 World Cup. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 Powered by Continental Tyres 00:46 🏏 Cricket Chat 05:07 💼 Briefcase Banter 07:17 🐝 First Day as a Wasp 15:20 🌍 Barbarians Tour Chaos 19:55 🩺 Surgery, Rehab & Recovery Timeline 22:36 🎙️ Mark McCall: Lessons from the Top 35:42 🧠 Eddie Jones’ Best Advice 41:47 ⭐ Noah Caluori 48:39 🏟️ Exeter Away 52:58 🔀 Position Preferences: 58:59 🦵 The Siege Gun Boot & Monster Kicks 01:03:05 🦁 Lions Tours & Surprise Selection Calls 01:11:00 💪 Grip Strength Challenge Showdown 🥃 Rémy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 🚶‍♂️Lewis Moody Fundraiser Walk https://lewismndwalk.co.uk 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lads are joined by a man sporting one of rugby’s most iconic hairdoos, Alfie Barbeary. From going “full Barbs” in nothing but budgies and a flag as Bath celebrated winning the treble, to navigating back row, hooker and number 8 at Wasps Academy, we untangle Alfie’s irreverent and impressive career. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres 02:39 🩲 Full Barbs Budgies Story 05:39 🌟 Cult Hero and Team Jokes 16:40 😤 You’re Not My Dad! 19:50 🥃 Remy Martin Fathers Day Moment 21:23 🛁 Bath Exit and Sarries Move 34:11 🏉 Hooker Skills And Scraps 36:50 💪 Choosing Back Row Life 39:07 ⚠️ Wasps Collapse Lessons 40:40 🦟 Kid Prodigy & Wasps Academy 45:53 🌹 Pro Mindset And England Ambitions 48:57 🟥 What To Expect At Sarries 52:05 ☠️ The Bath Poisoner 56:47 🚗 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before professionalism swept it away, the Divisional Championship packed out Twickenham and launched international careers. Today, we're bringing it back. Armed with current pros, regional pride, and very little agreement on eligibility rules, our panel drafts four teams - North, Midlands, London & South, and the South West - and puts it to you to decide who'd win. Joining the show are World Cup winner and Leicester Tigers legend Ben Kay, and cross-code flying machine Martin "Chariots" Offiah - a man who actually pulled on the London jersey in 1987. Together with Payno and Tins, they argue, haggle, and horse-trade their way through the ultimate fantasy rugby draft. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres 02:06 🌏 State of Origin Idea 03:16 🏉 Selectors and Memories 08:55 📋 Eligibility Rules 10:14 🔁 Back Three Picks 17:47 ⚔️ Centers 23:40 🎯 Halfbacks 32:07 🔒 NordVPN Break 34:45 💪 Front Row Picks 38:43 🏗️ Second Row Pairings 42:09 🔥 Back Row Debates 52:54 🏆 Who Wins? 54:15 🏟️ Choosing Home Stadiums 57:34 🧠 Picking The Coaches 01:00:04 💭 Can This Concept Actually Happen? 01:01:25 🤜 Grip Strength Challenge 🔐 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Springbok tighthead, the broken grip strength machine, and a bag of homemade biltong. This one had it all. Thomas du Toit sits down with the boys to talk farm life, front row dark arts, Springbok test weeks, and what England can really expect when they rock up at Ellis Park in July. Simply one of the best guests we've ever had. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:22 💪 Grip Strength Chaos 03:58 🥩 Biltong And Boerewors 12:49 🚜 Farm Kid To Pro Pathway 15:05 🏉 Schoolboy Rugby Rivalries 23:15 🔧 Machinery and Fixing Stuff 30:00 ↔️ Switching to Tighthead 32:04 📚 Loosehead vs Tighthead Explained 34:44 🎭 Scrum Dark Arts Revealed 39:35 🦸 Scrum Combos and The Avengers Pack 50:20 🇿🇦 Springbok Selection Ups and Downs 54:46 ⛰️ England Test - Ellis Park Altitude 01:00:29 👀 England Front Row Talent Watch 01:05:55 🛁 Bath Depth and Will Stuart Praise 01:07:03 🏆 Try Scoring 01:09:15 🎯 Premiership Goal and World Cup Ambitions 01:13:30 🤝 Most Respected Opponent 🔐 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

His coach told him to keep the guns in the holsters. Ryan Lamb never listened. The cult Gloucester fly-half who helped light up the Premiership at just 20 years old joins Alex and Tins for a GBR classic. From locking a teacher in a cupboard to calling Stuart Lancaster "Steve", Lamby holds nothing back. He relives the iconic Bristol promotion playoff, his love-hate relationship with Dean Ryan, why he thought Premiership rugby was "quite easy," and what it's like running Plymouth Albion on their promotion charge. Honest, hilarious, and completely unfiltered - this one's not to be missed. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres 02:48 🌊 Cornwall Cults & Secret Beaches 05:01 🎯 The Plymouth Dream & Five Year Plan 24:05 🔍 The Most Complete 10 in England right now? 24:24 🚪 "I Locked A Teacher In A Cupboard" 25:27 🚀 From School Trials To Prem Finals 27:10 🔫 Keep The Guns In The Holsters? Never 30:46 😬 The Curse Of Gloucester - So Close, So Many Times 34:30 😤 Ryan’s Cantona Moment 37:55 😤 Dean Ryan's Stress Ball 45:28 🚗 Driving Away From An England Camp 50:16 😱 "It's Happening Again" - That Bristol Playoff 54:47 😂 Called Him Steve. Never Got Capped 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Bath chasing a historic double and a Champions Cup semi-final looming in Bordeaux, Tins is joined by two proper club legends, and his former flatmates: Matt Perry and Lee Mears. Bath Now: The Finn Russell era, a world-class academy at Farleigh House, 9,000 fans watching Bath University games, and a squad that has traded "hope" for "belief." Bath Then: From Matt Perry earning £1.80 an hour in a tea room to the training-ground fights at Lambridge that led Bath to '98 European Glory. Plus Lions Tales and why Paul O'Connell begged the 2009 squad to "sacrifice professionalism" to become friends. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:15 🏆 Bath Legends and Hall of Fame 03:35 🥫 Living With Tins 09:08 🫖Perry Pathway to Pro 18:50 🥊 Training Fights and Culture 22:44 🍷 1998 Bordeaux Glory 28:05 🏉 Bath Today Semi Final Preview 35:08 📉 Why Trophies Dried Up 40:46 🃏 Card School 45:55 🦁 Lions Tour 2001 Lessons 48:28 ❤️ Lions Tour 2009 Culture 50:57 🤔 Should Lions Change? 01:09:12 💪 Grip Strength Challenge 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From stacking shelves at Sainsbury’s to 70 England caps, Joe Launchbury joins Payno and former teammate Hask for an emotional retirement special. He reveals the "heartless" moment Wasps collapsed, the truth behind Eddie Jones’ psychological mind games, and his decision to move to Japan over Leicester. From 2015 World Cup heartbreak to “slosh” banter, this is an unfiltered look at the integrity & resilience of one of England’s most respected players. 01:42 🔥Retirement Decision 02:22 💦 The Story Behind “Slosh” 15:06 🛒 Sainsbury’s Shelf Stacker 22:49 🐝 Wasps Breakthrough 30:11 ⭐ The Biggest Star Signings 35:04 💔 Finals Heartbreak: 2017 vs 2020 37:45 🥲 The End of Wasps 48:44 💪 Grip Strength Challenge 56:59 😠 2015 RWC Man of the Match 01:03:05 🔗 Best Lock Partnerships 01:07:17 🧠 Eddie & Steve 01:10:17 🦁 Lions “What If” Scenario 01:11:48 🌅 Life After Rugby 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wayne Barnes returns to GBR to discuss his transition from World Cup Final referee to the RFU Board - and the tension brewing over the future of English rugby. As a member of the RFU Board, he’s at the center of a massive vote on April 24th that could change the governance of English rugby for the first time in 20 years. 01:08 ⚖️ Online Abuse and Accountability 03:02 🌱 Life After the Whistle 04:17 🏛️ Inside the RFU Boardroom 10:10 🏉 Community Game Priorities 12:14 📅 April 24 SGM Explained 15:19 🎯 What Success Looks Like 20:54 🎤 Final Pitch and Sign Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Payno, Hask and Tins draft their ultimate rugby wishlist: blockbuster signings, Bledisloe redemption, Champions Cup reform, and England’s shot at the Springboks. Expect big opinions and bigger laughs as they count down ten season-defining moments that they still want to see unfold this season. 02:00 🤝 Finn Russell x Gregor Townsend Red Bull Link-Up?10:43 🇦🇺 Can Australia Finally Break Through?14:05 💨 The “Old Fart” Problem 16:50 🏆 Can Bath Fight on 2 Fronts?22:15👞 Saints for the Prem?31:08 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Welsh Regions join the Prem?36:31 🥀Can the Red Roses Finally Be Beaten?41:01 🔄 Does the Champions Cup Reform?51:36 🌍 Nations Championship: Game-Changer?56:27 🇿🇦 Can England Beat the Springboks in SA? 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones ----- YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugby/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodBadAndRugby Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugby #GBR #GoodBadRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From electrifying England winger to a sudden career halt. For the first time, Marland opens up about the seismic shifts in his life: moving from St. Lucia to London, his rise at London Irish and Harlequins, and the devastating injury that nearly ended it all. He also addresses the harrowing period of being wrongly accused of rape and how he lost everything - his job, his reputation, and his peace - only to rebuild it from the ground up. Now living in Lisbon and training to be a commercial pilot, Marland reflects on accountability, fatherhood, and why he holds no bitterness. ✈️ 02:24 Pilot Life Update 🏝️ 08:57 St Lucia Boyhood 🧠 15:19 School Shift Mindset 🔁 18:09 Trials Setback Redemption ❤️ 22:08 Mum The Anchor 🏉 25:56 London Irish Academy 🃏 29:51 Choosing Harlequins 🌹 36:11 England Highs And What Ifs 🧩 41:23 Eddie Jones Mind Games 🦈 48:18 Sale Move And Horror Injury 🌒54:50 Marland’s Darkest Moment 🇫🇷 01:09:41 France Reset And Fatherhood 🧘🏿‍♂️ 01:17:42 Protect Your Peace 🌎 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James O’Connor was the first of his kind - a teenage prodigy who transcended the back pages to become the face of Australian rugby. James O’Connor joins Alex, Hask and Tins to discuss the heavy crown of early fame, his global "rock star" journey which climaxed in a Parisian prison to his settled life at Leicester Tigers. The boys dive into the week’s massive news: Henry Pollock’s alliance with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom. We ask: Is rugby finally ready to embrace a superstar, or will the "tall poppy" syndrome strike again? 🏠 00:59 Settling in Leicester Life 🌍 07:03 Nomadic Career Choices 🌟 15:12 Growing Up in Spotlight ✍️ 21:09 Eddie Hearn Signs Pollock 📣 31:14 Let Stars Promote 🤕 45:22 Injuries and Spiral 💔 48:35 Paris Rock Bottom Story 💪 52:48 Rebuilding Discipline 🏉 57:48 Wallabies Ambitions and Standards 🧠 01:08:19 The Coaches Who Shaped JOC 🗒️ GBR Survey: https://purespectrum.decipherinc.com/... 🚴‍♀️ Race To The Slater Cup https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/r... 🌎 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England legend Lewis Moody joins Payno and Tins to celebrate his remarkable career. From untold tactics behind the 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph to the night Tommo’s uppercut left a lasting impression, “Mad Dog” lifts the lid on the hilarious, unfiltered reality of life as one of the game’s early professionals. Discover the “secret sauce” behind Leicester Tigers’ four consecutive Premiership titles, as Lewis reveals what drove their dominance, and he names the toughest Tiger of them all. It’s a high-octane trip down memory lane with one of rugby’s most fearless greats. 01:33 🎁 Charity Surprise 03:44 🐥 The Young Lewis Moody 09:43 🐯 Dosser Smith And Leicester Debut 17:37 🔥 Uni Life And The Outstanding Gas Bill 27:21 💪 Leicester Tigers Royal Rumble 36:54 🕺 Bee Gees Wembley Ejection 40:41 🥃 Rémy Martin Moment of Excellence 41:22 🏆 World Cup Charge Down 44:48 😈 Tour of Hell Confessions 56:10 🍻 2003 Nights Out Chaos 01:05:26 💡 Drop Goal Plan B 01:12:49 🏁 Race to the Slater Cup 🚴‍♀️ Race To The Slater Cup https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/racetoslatercup 🕺Lewis Moody Foundation https://www.gofundme.com/f/lewis-moody-fundraising-appeal 🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones 🗒️GBR Survey https://purespectrum.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260334?list=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Marler and Mike Brown join Payno and Tins for the Anglo Inquisition, dissecting England’s Six Nations. The team tackle the 2003 legends criticism, Steve Borthwick’s leadership style, and the discipline crisis. It’s a raw, unfiltered health check on the state of English rugby. 00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 03:04 🍷 Why 2026 Was a Vintage Year 11:52 🏥 England Health Check 21:05 🤔 Do You Believe in Steve? 30:39 ⚔️ 2003 vs 2026: The Fallout 53:09 🥃 Rémy Martin Moment of Excellence 🗒️GBR Survey https://purespectrum.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260334?list=1 🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After one of the wildest weekends of the Six Nations, the boys are back to break it all down. Payno, Tins, Jonny May and Ben Kayser dive into Scotland’s breathtaking performance against France. Then it’s time for the uncomfortable truth: England’s loss to Italy. Is this a rock-bottom moment for England? And is the criticism of Head Coach Steve Borthwick fair? The panel also unpacks the on-field confusion between Maro Itoje and Fin Smith, with Tins revealing what really happens when leadership, pressure and game plan collide in the chaos of a Test match. 00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:26 🌪️ Six Nations Weekend Whirlwind 03:10 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s All-In Tactics 15:56 😬 England’s Rome Meltdown 19:01 🎯 Take the Points Debate 31:31 🗞️ Borthwick and the Media Storm 46:17 🥃 Remy Martin Moment Of Excellence 53:21 🇫🇷 France England Preview 56:08 ☘️ Ireland Scotland Preview 58:57 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales Italy Preview 01:04:17 🗣️ Jonny’s Team Talk 01:09:37 🕊️ Matt Salter Tribute 🗒️GBR Survey https://purespectrum.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260334?list=1 🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a tough set of runs for England, Alex and Hask head to Allianz to speak with those at the heart of the storm. First-up, the lads sit down with Conor O’Shea, Director of Performance Rugby at England Rugby, to hear about how England are dealing with the pressure approaching Rome. Conor gives his verdict on both England and Italy and speaks passionately about developing pathways through the Continental Tyres Schools Cup. In the second half, Jamie George, Jack van Poortvliet and Manny Iyogun share the mood inside camp and what it means to wear the England shirt, from their earliest memories of the game, to blocking out the noise and finding a fresh energy. 00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:15 🇮🇹 Conor’s Italy Years 08:38 🏉 Englands Scrutiny And Bounceback 14:18 📈 RFU Progress 18:36 🔄 Rebuilding Pathways 29:18 🔍 Talent ID 34:57 🏁 Continental Tyres Grip Challenge 36:57 🌡️ England Camp Temperature Check 40:11 🍀Why Ireland Went Wrong 42:17 💥 Bench Impact and Non 23 44:25 🤣Session Terrorists 50:47 🤝 Team Culture 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Payno, Hask, and Tins dissect England's bruising Twickenham defeat to Ireland. While fans and press go into meltdown, the boys urge calm, separating emotional fallout from professional reality. Plus, the OG trio unpack the thrilling Wales versus Scotland clash and France's continued dominance. 00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:48 👑 Royal Box Banter 03:57 🚨 Panic or Don't Panic 09:46 🚪 Four Doors of Fallout 28:24 🔄 Changes for Italy 40:18 📊 Ireland's Performance Analysis 45:36 🏉 Wales vs Scotland Review 52:36 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence 54:59 🇫🇷 France vs Italy Analysis 56:58 🇮🇹 Italy's Threat to England 🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Brown returns to share a slice of humble pie after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup masterclass. We dissect Finn Russell’s "matador" magic, England’s defensive lapses, and the historic stat haunting Gregor Townsend. Plus, a look ahead to England v Ireland: does Borthwick stick or twist to get England’s campaign back on track? 00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 05:27 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 How Scotland Tore England Apart 07:55 🟥 Key Moments: Cards, Drop Goal, 6–2 Bench 10:39 🧢 Mike Brown’s Early-Caps Lessons 15:41 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England Selection Changes 20:26 🔄 Managing Squad Changes 29:41 🥃Remy Martin Moment of Excellence 33:56 🍀Ireland v Italy Re-Cap 35:53 💪 10 Debate: Farrell’s Warning 39:10 😬Ireland’s Scrum Concerns 40:09 🇫🇷 Wales 12–54 France 45:36 👀 Round 3 Preview: England vs Ireland 51:04 🏟️ Wales vs Scotland 55:58 ⚔️ France vs Italy 🥃 Remy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 🎟️ England v Ireland Legends https://www.eticketing.co.uk/harlequins/EDP/Event/Index/2164 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Calcutta Cup week! Payno, Hask & Mike Brown preview England’s trip to Murrayfield and ask if Gregor Townsend get a response out of his team. They dissect England’s business-like win over Wales, praise Italy’s resurgence, and debate if Ireland can bounce back. Plus, Round 2 predictions. 00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:40 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Calcutta Cup Memories 02:27 🏉 Gregor’s Big Problem 06:14 🧠 England's Mindset 22:33 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Wales Analysis 32:57 🎨 Italian Renaissance 36:32 🥇 Brex and Menoncello - best in the World? 38:55 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence 43:16 🍀 Ireland's Challenges 50:56 🇫🇷 French Dominance 57:30 🔮 Predictions and Expectations 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Kayser and Shane Horgan join Payno and Tins for the GBR Six Nations preview. They discuss Andy Farrell’s "real test" amid Ireland’s injury crisis and France’s ruthless changes. Plus, Tindall explains why "everybody hates us" suits England, and drops a shock prediction for Italy. The Championship is back baby! 00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 03:25 Ireland's Challenges and Rebuilding Phase 09:45 France's Squad Changes 10:04 Tribute to Uini Atonio 22:37 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 34:00 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence 36:27 England Team Announcement 39:32 England's Performance and Potential 58:02 Welsh Rugby's Struggles and Future 01:03:27 Scotland's Prospects in the Six Nations 01:07:55 Italy's Rising Potential 01:12:40 Quickfire Predictions 🍻 O'Neill's Live Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbr-x-on... 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie "The Beast" Hall joins Payno and Hask for a a raw, unmissable episode. From becoming the first human to deadlift 500kg to being crowned the World’s Strongest Man, Eddie reveals how mental health struggles helped shape the man he is today. He opens up about the extreme psychological triggers he used to break records including visualising his children in danger and the physical price he paid. Plus, the moment of truth: Can The Beast crush the leaderboard on our Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge? 00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 03:26 Life Beyond Strongman: Tanks and YouTube 06:16 Eddie Hall's Acting and MMA Ventures 13:37 Childhood and Family Dynamics 18:35 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges 27:46 Journey to Becoming World's Strongest Man 36:38 Post-Victory Career and Challenges 44:22 Mind Games and Competitions 46:59 The Half-Ton Deadlift 54:59 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 🍻 O'Neill's Live Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbr-x-oneills-guinness-mens-six-nations-preview-show-tickets-1978826898522?aff=eivtefrnd&utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson reveals the secrets behind their success, from the recruitment process to the brutal reality of cutting players. He discusses managing England stars like Henry Pollock, the toll of England duty, and the truth behind THAT halftime rant. Plus, can the coach beat his players on the Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge? 00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 03:07 Balancing Rugby and Personal Life 06:55 The Journey to Coaching 26:47 Handling Difficult Conversations 28:38 Sam Vesty Bromance 38:26 Recruitment Insights 57:56 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 59:20 Reflections on his International Career 01:02:57 Managing England Stars 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Quins? 01:00:50 🙏 Marcus Smith's Future 01:15:00 👀 Browny for Quins? 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones ----- YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ IG: / goodbadrugby TikTok: / goodbadrugby Facebook: / goodbadandrugby Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 40:18 🎙️ Podcasting & Dream Guests 43:52 🎭 Acting Ambitions and Pantomime Plans 48:06 🏉 Why Marler Quit Rugby 58:53 🔙 Looking Back on Their First Episode Together (2019) 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugby/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodBadAndRugby Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 1989 Lions Tour 36:27 🇳🇿 The very first Rugby World Cup 40:03 🥞 The Infamous Calcutta Cup Incident 47:16 🌹 The 1991 Grand Slam and World Cup Journey 49:41 📺 The Rise of Rugby's Media Profile 51:24 💼 The Transition to Professionalism 52:06 🏃🏾‍♂️ Lomu and the 1995 World Cup 01:07:04 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 🚴 Ed Slater Charity Ride: https://www.gloucesterrugbyfoundation.org/4ed/racetoslatercup/ 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones ----- YouTube: ⁨@GoodBadRugby⁩ IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugby/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbadrugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodBadAndRugby Linktree: https://linktr.ee/goodbadrugby #GBR #GoodBadRugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 a butter beer, a mince pie and ready yourselves for the ultimate Rugby vs Potter quiz to round up the year. Give to The Matt Hampson Foundation for Oliver's New York Marathon run: https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliver-phelps-2 All episodes of Wizards Of Baking are now on Amazon Prime. Spartans Rugby Club, if you want to give your youngsters a try, check it out here: https://www.spartansrufc.co.uk/ 🎬 00:00 – Coming Up… 🍒 02:43 – Gloucester Rugby Memories 🏉 07:23 – Oliver RFU Coaching and Women's Rugby 🎉 11:42 – Hong Kong Sevens Antics 💥 15:38 – Ascot, Tasers & Smoke Grenades ⚡ 21:31 – Harry Potter Films Recast with Rugby Players 🛞 30:07 – Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 🎄 31:49 – Christmas Plans and Family Dynamics 🍰 33:18 – Wizards Of Baking TV Series 📜 35:33 – Rugby & Harry Potter Legacies 🤖 43:51 – Hask’s Fabulous AI Sidekick Glen 🏉🧙 47:06 – Rugby v Hogwarts Quiz 🎭 53:55 – Would The Twins Act Again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 want to miss. 00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:57 🏷️ Why They Call Him "The Educator" 02:58 🏉 Hask at Saints — The Untold Stories 08:50 🎉 What Really Goes On at Team Socials 19:01 📣 Inside the Mind of a Lineout Caller 32:25 🚀 2025: The Year Everything Changes 41:15 ⚔️ Beating the All Blacks 43:17 ✈️ The Argentina Tour! 46:45 😅The Brutal Blakiston Challenge 52:07 🔥 The Real Reason Furbank Must Stay at Saints 57:32 😄 New Nickname Unlocked: Corporal Coles 🪽Castore Discount Code: GBR30 www.castore.com 🔐NORD VPN : https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Reporter for The Daily Telegraph, for a deep dive into the state of the sports broadcasting landscape. Plus, England Sevens legend Ollie Phillips dials in to share the truly bonkers challenge he's about to undertake: rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic for three incredible causes (Cure Parkinson's, My Name's Dottie, and the Matt Hampson Foundation). Good luck, Ollie! 00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:09 📺 ITV Secures England Rugby Rights 16:49 🏉 The Role of Players Promoting Rugby 28:46 🤝 The Significance of ITV's Deal for Rugby 31:39 📡 Club Rugby and TNT's Future 37:58 💶 Comparing Financials: Prem Rugby vs. Top 14 42:46 📉 Prem Rugby's Current State and Future Prospects 49:05 💼 CVC's Investment in Rugby 55:24 🚣‍♂️ Ollie Phillips' Atlantic Row Challenge 🪽Castore Code: GBR30 www.castore.com 🚣‍♂️Ollie’s Row https://www.seaslife.co.uk/donate 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 brother Jannie du Plessis, as well as his fiercely competitive nature with his kids: “I don’t let them beat me.” 00:00 – 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres 02:07 – 😳 Continental Tyres Grip Strength 03:23 – 🔄 R360 Update 17:52 – 🇿🇦 South Africa’s Scrum Power 33:19 – 🐄 Life on the Farm 38:16 – 💙 Brotherly Bond 39:35 – 💔 Tragic Loss 46:21 – 🦁 The Epic 2009 Lions Series 53:27 – 💥 That Tackle on Dan Carter 🚴 Jannie’s Cycling Heroics: https://theyridealong.co.za/donations/ 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded is now available:https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Celeb 06:56 🔴 Ireland v South Africa card chaos. 23:04 🎭 Springboks: The Pantomime Villains 31:31 🇿🇦 Rassie Erasmus' Impact on South African Rugby 48:00 🥃 Rémy Martin Moment of Excellence 52:16 🌹England Autumn Review 01:05:01💥Tom Curry "Bully = Compliment" 01:11:27🚗 Honda Team of the Week Discussion 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Impact 30:00 🎵TikTok Dance 39:45 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland's Struggles 54:22 🚗 Honda Team of the Week 01:04:09 🌎 New Nations Series 📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available at @Waterstones: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Analysis 23:00 🇿🇦 The Greatest Ever? 32:37 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence 56:44 🚗 Honda Team of the Week 01:02:05 🌹England vs New Zealand Preview 🎙️Birmingham (ish) Live Show: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-live-from-harvey-norman-merry-hill-tickets-1952083206419 📗New Book: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Moody - “Nutball” 09:05 🏆 England's Winning Streak 26:53 🏉 England vs. Fiji 31:09 🛞 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 35:06 🍀 Red Card Controversy 51:03 🚗 Honda Team of the Week Selection 57:30 🇫🇷 France vs. Springboks Preview 01:11:29 🥃 Rémy Martin Moment of Excellence 📗Signed copies of our new book The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unlocked are now available to pre-order @Waterstones. Pre-order to secure your copy here: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices