The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
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.
Episodes
May 1, 2025 • 88 mins
As French club rugby thrives, English rugby finds itself at a crossroads. Alex and Tins are joined by Jonny May, Courtney Lawes, and rugby powerbroker Simon Gillham [OBE] for a timely conversation on what England can learn from across the Channel. From the dominance of ProD2 and the booming Top 14 to the structural chaos at home, the team digs into the future of the English game.
Plus: Courtney’s Lions ambitions & Investec Cham...
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April 22, 2025 • 64 mins
The Godfather of Strength and Conditioning.
Fresh from the misty mountains of Peru, Al and Hask are joined by Hask's former Conditioning Coach at Wasps, Craig White; a man whose influence has shaped the face of High-Performance Coaching in rugby.
With troublesome tales of managing Trevor Leota at Wasps alongside Shaun Edwards, Craig shares the biggest lessons he learned working with Clive Woodward and Warren Gatland on the 2005 ...
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April 15, 2025 • 91 mins
2-time Investec Champions Cup Winner Geordan Murphy joins Hask and Payno to break down the weekend’s action. Leinster have activated cheat mode with Jordie Barrett at 12 and the RG Snyman wrecking shop. Jack Willis checks in from Toulouse to reflect on a gritty win in Toulon, life without Dupont, and his Lions ambitions. Plus: Furbank’s return, Vesty’s attack and Pollock’s swagger lighting up English rugby.
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April 8, 2025 • 74 mins
Benjamin Kayser joins Hask and Tins to break down all the action from the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages.
What’s next for La Rochelle under O'Gara’s leadership? Has Tadhg Beirne’s recent performances shifted our Lions XV? And with 4 English teams falling in the Round of 16, the guys question whether England's eligibility rules should be changed for Jack Willis.
Plus, don’t miss the latest round of Who The Ruck Is That? Ca...
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April 1, 2025 • 66 mins
Fresh from his appointment to the British & Irish Lions coaching team, Richard Wigglesworth joins The Good, the Bad & the Rugby for a deep dive into his remarkable journey—from record-breaking Premiership player to key figure in England’s coaching setup. Hask and Tins catch up with their old teammate to discuss the challenges of Lions selection and his reflections on England’s Six Nations campaign under Steve Borthwick.
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March 26, 2025 • 79 mins
Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Red Roses Head Coach John Mitchell to reflect on his diverse coaching career. At just 37, he became Head Coach of the All Blacks, facing intense media scrutiny after their exit from the 2003 Rugby World Cup. His journey then took him to coaching roles in Australia and South Africa, where a life-changing armed robbery shifted his perspective. Now in his third stint with England—having previously wo...
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March 18, 2025 • 73 mins
Alex, Hask, and Tins break down the final weekend of the Six Nations, with England finishing on a high and France securing the title. They discuss England’s resurgence, Wales’ struggles, and Scotland’s recurring issues. The crew also tackles the latest Lions squad predictions, and Payno brings a 99-cap fly-half into the conversation. Plus we look back at Henry Pollock’s impressive debut.
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March 11, 2025 • 79 mins
The battle lines are drawn as England take on Wales in rugby’s fiercest rivalry! With Payno and Tins away, Hask takes the wheel alongside Jonny May, and they’re up against a legendary Welsh midfield duo—Jon "Fox" Davies and Howden Ambassador Dr. Jamie Roberts.
The lads break down all the action from the Six Nations, and debate the hottest Lions selections.
Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
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March 4, 2025 • 75 mins
The French press have dubbed it La Finale, and with everything on the line, Ireland v France promises to be an epic showdown. Alex and Tins are joined by French rugby legend Ben Kayser and Ireland’s own Shane Horgan to break it all down.
With centurians Healy, O’Mahony, and Murray set to bow out, can Ireland give them the perfect send-off, or will France’s unpredictability spoil the party? Meanwhile, England need to rack up a big...
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February 25, 2025 • 65 mins
The Dream Team is back to unpack Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations. England edge past Scotland, but are their tactics killing the excitement? Twickenham erupts in boos—what’s behind the frustration?
Meanwhile, Wales show fight despite another defeat, and France and Ireland set up a blockbuster clash. After the home nations go head to head Hask, Tins, and Alex debate Lions selection & Tins picks a sensational bolter. Plus the gu...
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February 18, 2025 • 80 mins
Alex and Hask are joined by former Scotland and Glasgow Warriors tyro Ryan Wilson—who famously sparked the 2018 tunnel bust-up—to dive into the England v Scotland rivalry in Calcutta Cup week. They revisit that fiery clash, assess Scotland’s current form, and debate whether Finn Russell is hitting Lions-level performances. Plus we'll a look ahead to the rest of Round 3 and make our heycar predictions.
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February 11, 2025 • 63 mins
The Good, The Bad & The Rugby team is back to dissect all the action from Round 2 of the Six Nations! Are England truly back? Alex, Hask, and Tins break down England’s nail-biting 26-25 victory over France, Marcus Smith’s performance at fullback, and the influence of Northampton’s dynamic backs. They also dive into Ireland’s unstoppable form, Gatland’s departure from Wales, and whether Finn Russell is losing ground in the Lions pec...
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February 5, 2025 • 84 mins
As the Six Nations heats up, Alex, Hask, and Tins are joined by French rugby expert Ben Kayser to dissect the key moments from Round 1 and preview the upcoming England vs. France showdown. Can Borthwick’s team bounce back? Is Antoine Dupont truly unstoppable? Ben shares the inside scoop on who’ll start at 10 for France. Plus, we dive into our first Howden Lions Watch.
Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres
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January 28, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode of GBR, the team dives into the highly anticipated Six Nations tournament. Is it the greatest rugby competition in the world?
Former Ireland winger Shane Horgan joins the discussion, reminiscing about the tournament’s magic while the guys discuss whether moving it behind a paywall could be a costly mistake.
On the field, the big questions loom: Can anyone stop France? How will Ireland’s aging squad get on? And ju...
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January 21, 2025 • 93 mins
In this gripping episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby, Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Bill Sweeney, the embattled CEO of the RFU, as he faces mounting scrutiny from every corner of England.
With an SGM looming, record financial losses, grassroots discontent, and criticism from players, fans, and referees alike, Sweeney breaks his silence. From the future of the Championship to the controversial bonus payments and the s...
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January 14, 2025 • 71 mins
In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the team is joined by top referee Luke Pearce for an in-depth exploration of the challenges facing referees. Tackling topics like Mack Hansen's ban, the impact of TMOs on the game, and whether rugby as an emerging problem with simulation and diving.
Alex and Hask wrap things up with a lively discussion about the Investec Champions Cup, debating the greatest back row unit and previe...
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January 7, 2025 • 78 mins
George Furbank reunites with his fellow "Negatron" - Hask, to reminisce about their brief encounter together at Northampton.
Alongside Payno, they relive the weekend's thrilling Saints victory over Bath and explore the emerging young talents shaping the future of the team. Can Northampton defend their title this season?
They also dive into England's current form ahead of the Six Nations, discussing the potential for Fin Smith an...
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December 22, 2024 • 51 mins
Join us at the Allianz (May) Stadium for a special recording on the day of Jonny May’s testimonial. Santa has visited the lads and Jonny recalls the time at Gloucester he was gifted a chicken in a Secret Santa.
The team gets into the festive spirit by opening 12 advent calendar doors, each of which contains a nugget of positivity, spreading cheer as we step into Christmas & 2025.
Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
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December 17, 2024 • 67 mins
In this exciting episode, we dive into the world of the brightest names in rugby—those whose talent, charisma, and marketability make them global icons. This isn’t about the best players in the game; it’s about the ones who own the spotlight. From thrilling performances on the field to trendsetting moves off it, these athletes command attention, dominate social media, and make brands and fans alike flock to their orbit.
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December 10, 2024 • 64 mins
Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health and violence that some listeners may find distressing.
Join The Good, The Bad & The Rugby for a poignant and unforgettable episode featuring Ben Cohen and Phil Vickery as they sit down with Tins and Payno to share their deeply personal stories of triumph, struggle, and resilience.
Coinciding with the release of the highly anticipated documentary Unbreakable: Engl...
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