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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

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

S4 Ep45: Hask Is Back!

Payno and Tins are reunited with the Hask. Its our original combo - the ready salted of pods. Hask bleeds green, black and yellow following Northampton's epic triumph at Twickenham and we pick an England Team to take on the All Blacks on July 6th… Marcus Smith or Fin Smith, Alex Mitchell or Ben Spencer? International rugby is just around the corner. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 20241 hr 3 min

S4 Ep44: Finals and Farewells

On this week’s show Alex, Tins and Jonny May are joined by Tom Wood who captained Northampton to Premiership glory 10 years ago. We preview highly anticipated final between Saints and Bath, which is completely sold out. As we bid farewell to Courtney Lawes from English rugby this weekend, our lads also take a moment to honour the incredible contributions of Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi, and the Vunipola brothers. All that, plus... Mike takes the Continental Tyres Quiz: Who started in the Bath back...

Jun 04, 20241 hr 3 min

S4 Ep43: Ben Earl - England's High Flyer

Alex, Tins and Jonny May are joined for a Bank Holiday episode by the Saracens and England flanker Ben Earl. The foursome talk golf, snooker, recovery, Lions ambitions, England under Eddie Jones, personal development, Zak Crawley, and how being around the alphas at Sarries helped Ben grow as a player and a person. They also dig into a fascinating Champions Cup Final, with Tins and Jonny getting into the weeds on where the game was won and lost; reflect on Gloucester's defeat to Sale in the Chall...

May 29, 20241 hr 8 min

S4 Ep42: The Champions Cup Final Preview

Alex, Tins and Will Greenwood are together to discuss the Investec Champions Cup Final between Toulouse and Leinster - but why has Will got his guns out? They discuss where the game will be won and lost, who has a bigger point to prove and which team is like a Ferrari. The guys also speak to Jonny May ahead of his final game for Gloucester in the Challenge Cup Final and find time to chat about mohawks and whether a stretching area has been named after him yet at Kingsholm. They also give their v...

May 22, 20241 hr 16 min

S4 Ep41: LIV Rugby - Coming Soon?

On this week’s show we are joined by Mark Foster, a former Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs winger. He is now Senior Vice President of Finance at LIV Golf - the tournament backed by one of the biggest sovereign wealth funds in the world. Golf is one of many sports that has seen significant investment from Saudi Arabia. Rugby is yet to have a big bite of the cherry but it feels like it may be a case of ‘when, not if’ this happens. So where is rugby in the queue? How desperately does it need a big che...

May 15, 20241 hr 17 min

S4 Ep40: Rugby’s Greatest Unions: Gethin Jenkins & Adam Jones

Gethin Jenkins ‘Melon’ and Adam Jones ‘Bomb’ are 2 modern greats. Both test centurions who won 3 Six Nations Grandslams together for Wales. This accolade puts the Props in the same company as Sir Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and the late JPR Williams. Both represented the British & Irish Lions, both are now coaching, but inbetween were involved in some of Wales’ greatest days. This show reveals what made them such a formidable pair. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more abo...

May 07, 20241 hr 14 min

S4 Ep39: Champions Cup Semi-Finals Preview

Alex Payne is joined by Ben Kayser, Shane Horgan and Will Greenwood to preview one of the biggest weekend’s in the rugby calendar. It’s the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals. How can Harlequins and Northampton Saints beat Toulouse and Leinster? Our expert panel give their views. The lads also reflect on their own experiences of reaching European finals, what makes the tournament special, and how can it be improved? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

May 01, 20241 hr 16 min

S4 Ep38: Jonny May, Genge, Hask - Unfiltered

On this week’s show James Haskell is joined by his former England Rugby teammates Jonny May and Ellis Genge. Jonny gives an update on his preparations for life post-rugby as he becomes a firefighter for the day. Gengey is flying high after the Bristol Bears record Gallagher Premiership win at the weekend. We also get an update from Ellis on club/country hybrid contracts. Plus – who will win the inaugural Continental Tyres Quiz? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 7 min

S4 Ep37: England Head Coach Steve Borthwick

The England head coach Steve Borthwick joins Payno and Hask where the guys find out about the man behind the badge. We hear of how his experiences as a club and an international player have shaped how he deals with everything that comes with having the top job in English rugby. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 20241 hr 2 min

S4 Ep36: Rugby's Biggest Party - Hong Kong SVNS

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby record a special podcast from the greatest party in rugby - the Hong Kong Sevens. Alex, Hask and Tins are joined by special guests: Rob Vickerman, DJ Forbes, David Campese, and former England Footballer David James. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 202452 min

S4 Ep35: Alex Gray - Gladiators, NFL & Me

Hask is joined in studio by his former Stade Francais teammate Ollie Phillips to help interview Alex Gray aka Apollo from Gladiators. Alex has had a varied and wonderful career that's taken him from England U20 captaincy, to the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. Now he has a starring role in the smash hit remake of Gladiators. In the week that Louis Rees-Zammit signed for the Kansas City Chiefs, Alex speaks about his time in the NFL and the challenge of making the active roster. Season 4 is sponsore...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 5 min

S4 Ep34: Rugby’s Greatest Unions: Guscott & Carling

“Rugby’s Greatest Unions” returns with England's formidable centre pairing of Jeremy Guscott and Will Carling. Starting 44 times together, between 1989 and 1996, they would win 3 Five Nations Grandslams. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 20241 hr 10 min

S4 Ep33: The GBR Six Nations Debrief

Alex, Hask and Tins look back on the 2024 Six Nations. Congratulations to Ireland who claimed back-to-back titles, and Italy who had their best ever tournament. We are joined by one of the stars of the Italian team, their fly-half - Paolo Garbisi. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 20241 hr 4 min

S4 Ep32: My Goodness! My Guinness Six Nations!

Ben Kayser joins Payno, Hask & Tins to reflect on a remarkable weekend of Six Nations rugby. Plus we look ahead to Super Saturday and England's big game in France. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 20241 hr 3 min

S4 Ep31: England v Ireland - A Deep Dive

Will Greenwood & Shane Horgan join Alex Payne for an epic preview of England v Ireland. Our two esteemed guests talk through their memories of the fixture and look ahead to the latest instalment at Twickenham. How can England beat Ireland? The lads have brought their note books and dive deep for an answer. Season 4 is sponsored with Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 06, 20241 hr 36 min

S4 Ep30: Jonny May and the English Examination

Jonny May joins Payno and Tins for a review of Calcutta Cup. Was England's loss at Murrayfield a step forward for Steve Borthwick's team? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202455 min

S4 Ep29: Six Nations - Round 3 Preview

It’s a big week for the home nations with Scotland v England & Ireland v Wales. How do Scotland find consistency? How do England find another level? Are Ireland ambling to the Slam, can Wales young guns make themselves famous? On this week’s show Payno, Hask and Tins dive into all of the above as the Guinness Six Nations reaches the midway mark. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202451 min

S4 Ep28: Rugby’s Greatest Unions: Armstrong & Chalmers

This week we have a first our first episode of “Rugby’s Greatest Unions” where we put together the best playing partnerships that our game has seen. Hask and Payno are joined by former Scotland half backs Gary Armstrong and Craig Chalmers. They started in the pivotal positions of scrum-half and fly-half on 32 ocassions - including the last time Scotland won the Grandslam back in 1990. A year later Scotland would make it to the World Cup semi-finals with this starting duo, their best ever finish ...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 16 min

S4 Ep27: Jonny May Tours Twickenham

Jonny May joins Payno, Hask and Tins in the England Changing Room at Twickenham. Our trio of former England Internationals take you behind the scenes with their match-day memories. Plus we discuss all the major talking points ahead of England v Wales, Scotland v France and Ireland v Italy in the Six Nations. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choice...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 4 min

S4 Ep26: Live from London... The Six Nations Preview

This week's Six Nations Preview takes place at the sold out Underbelly Boulevard Theatre in Soho. Payno, Hask and Tins are joined by an all-star cast for an epic show: France's Ben Kayser, Ireland's Shane Horgan, Scotland's Rory Lawson and Wales' Jon "Fox" Davies. Donate to Gary Street: www.gofundme.com/f/help-streety-with-speech-and-physio-sessions Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 20241 hr 28 min

S4 Ep25: Just News: England Squad & More

Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. In the headlines this week: The England squad has been named, we’ll pick a XV for Italy and react to the appointment of Jamie George as captain. Louis Rees-Zammit is off to the NFL to pursue his American Dream. Can Joe Schmidt turn Australia around in time for the Lions Tour? Plus we talk all things club rugby including a reflection on the Champions Cup Pools stages. GBR LIVE 🎤: underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/thegoodthebadtherugby VOTE FOR GSR💃: www...

Jan 24, 202457 min

S4 Ep24: Six Nations & Netflix

Payno and Tins are joined in by James Gay-Rees, the BAFTA, Emmy, & Academy Award Winning Producer. The mastermind behind F1’s incredibly successful Drive to Survive, his latest creation is Six Nations: Full Contact - released on Netflix January 24th. This Episode was recorded before the announcement of Louis Rees-Zammit's move to the NFL. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. #rugby #sixnations #netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202459 min

S4 Ep23: Jonny May Returns

Back by popular demand, Jonny May returns to the GBR studio. Will the 2nd album prove to be a hit with the father-in-law? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. #englandrugby #rugby #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 202455 min

S4 Ep22: Premiership North v Premiership South

Hask and Tins go head-to-head in a game of fantasy rugby. Who would win a match between Premiership North and Premiership South? Ford v Smith, Care v Mitchell, Mercer v Dombrandt. This is Rugby Union’s State of Origin. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! #rugby #podcast #premiershiprugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 03, 202451 min

S4 Ep21: Jacques Nienaber Special

This week Elma Smit and Bob Skinstad welcome one of, if not the best coach in the world - Jacques Nienaber. We relive South Africa's glory at the 2023 World Cup. Whose idea was 7:1? What are Battle Stats? How do you build a winning culture? Why did he leave for Leinster? #rugby #podcast #southafrica #leinsterrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 20231 hr 5 min

S4 Ep20: Christmas Special 2023

Payno, Hask and Tins come bearing gifts and answer your 12 q’s of Christmas. How much was their first pro contact worth? Who would play Tins in The Crown? Which is the Greatest World Cup team of all time? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 202346 min

S4 Ep19: Finn "The Muscle" Russell

On this week’s pod we have Christmas jumpers, a roaring fire and one of the biggest stars in the game… Bath, Scotland and Lions fly-half Finn Russell. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 202359 min

S4 Ep18: Jonny May Unleashed

Payno, Hask & Tins are joined by Jonny May, England’s most prolific try scorer of the professional era. Strap yourselves in as we cover Buddhism, Eddie Jones & North Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 20231 hr 8 min

S4 Ep17: An Englishman Abroad: Yes or No?

With Maro Itoje pondering his future at Saracens, our trio discuss the hot topic of the week. Should England rugby players be allowed to play abroad AND for their country? This episode was recorded shortly before it was announced that Northampton Captain Lewis Ludlam is seemingly heading to France. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 20231 hr 8 min

S4 Ep16: Make America Great

Both Canada and the USA missed out on France 2023 and with Rugby’s biggest show heading to North America in 2031 a lot needs to get sorted both on and off the pitch. We are joined by two of the brightest minds in the game, former US Eagle Dan Lyle and Canada’s Gareth Rees. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres 🎟️ TOUR TICKETS: https://bit.ly/GBRTourTickets 🎟️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 20231 hr 2 min
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