Episodes

  • Brown & May: When England Teammates Clash

    Brown & May: When England Teammates Clash
    Oct 8 2025
    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, the pair get stuck into an England selection debate ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. Lewis Moody gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lewis-moody-fundraising-appeal Tour Tickets: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby GBR Book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/reloaded-the-good-the-bad-and-the-rugby/james-haskell/mike-tindall/9780008786373 00:00 🎬 Introduction: Welcome to the Good, The Bad, and The Rugby 01:01 🗣️ Fan Feedback on the previous episode with Peter O'Mahony 03:42 🏉 Mike Brown joins: Life after rugby 05:00 💔 The devastating news of Lewis Moody's MND diagnosis 09:54 🎉 Celebrating Mike Brown's career 15:47 🎤 Brown's bizarre interview for Southampton FC Academy Director 15:09 🐅 Joining Leicester Tigers: the nervous week's trial 21:41 ⚡The Eddie Jones Experience 44:00 🚗 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge 45:22🤝 The Brown-May Relationship 52:43 🔄 The England Selection Debate: Ford, The Smiths, or Farrell? 01:04:16 😡 The "Mr. Angry" Persona, clashes with Eddie and Ben Te'o 01:12:47 😬 Brown's "awful" start to international rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Peter O'Mahony: Retirement, Rassie & RWC Regret

    Peter O'Mahony: Retirement, Rassie & RWC Regret
    Oct 1 2025
    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. Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres Tour Tickets: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby GBR Book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/reloaded-the-good-the-bad-and-the-rugby/james-haskell/mike-tindall/9780008786373 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Red Roses are Rugby World Cup CHAMPIONS 🏆

    The Red Roses are Rugby World Cup CHAMPIONS 🏆
    Sep 30 2025
    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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • BREAKING NEWS - Before Season Six Kicks Off…

    BREAKING NEWS - Before Season Six Kicks Off…
    Sep 29 2025
    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 with a different ball. Episodes drop every Monday on all podcast platforms and YouTube. Season six of GBR lands this Wednesday, see you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Were The Aussie’s Robbed This Series?

    Were The Aussie’s Robbed This Series?
    Aug 4 2025
    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 Tyres00:06:04 🍺 Spilled a Pint on a Former Prime Minister?!00:11:57 🏉 Third Test Debrief – What Went Down00:14:52 🇦🇺 “Aussies Robbed Series”?00:34:04 🦁 Lions Tour Recap – Good Team or Great? 🏃 Donate to Simon Dent’s Charity Run https://justgiving.com/page/ultra-endurance-challenge 📗 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 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby 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
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Lions 3rd Test Preview LIVE from Sydney

    Lions 3rd Test Preview LIVE from Sydney
    Aug 1 2025
    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 Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 Strap In with Continental Tyres 00:03:45 🐶 Lions legends' antics in a Sydney cafe 00:08:15 🧹 The controversy around the clearout of Carlo Tizzano 00:13:30 🎤 Introduction of special guest James O'Connor 00:24:00 🦁 A full breakdown of the Lions' team selection for the third test 00:31:00 🛡️ A passionate defense of Owen Farrell 00:38:00 🇦🇺 Analysing the Wallabies' team selection 00:45:00 👨‍🏫 James O'Connor on his role as a mentor to the young Wallabies 00:49:00 ✂️ The "Tailor-Made Lions" segment 00:55:00 🐯 James O'Connor's future with Leicester Tigers 00:58:30 🔮 Final predictions for the third test 📗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 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby 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
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Lions' Quest for a Whitewash

    The Lions' Quest for a Whitewash
    Jul 29 2025
    Join Payno, Hask, and Tins from stunning Sydney. The "Dream Team" shares insights from corridor chats with Maro Itoje, as they discuss pushing for an immortal 3-0 whitewash and the emotional challenge of going again after securing victory. They’ll pick their Lions team for the final Test and look ahead to the future by asking will the Lions tour Australia Again? Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 Strap In: Powered by Continental Tyres 00:03:35 🩸 Lions Smell Blood: 3-0 Whitewash Incoming? 00:07:49 🔁 Final Test Shake-Up: Who’s In, Who’s Out? 00:23:00 🌏 Will there be another tour to Australia? 00:28:00 🐆 Payno’s Wild Idea: The SANZAAR Panthers 00:30:50 🔮 Way-Too-Early Predictions: Lions XV for 2029... 📗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 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby 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
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    44 mins
  • The Morning After The Night Before... Lions!

    The Morning After The Night Before... Lions!
    Jul 27 2025
    The Melbourne drizzle can't dampen the glow of morning glory for the Good, The Bad, and The Rugby! After a night celebrating the Lions' historic series triumph at the MCG, we're slowly piecing together the chaotic brilliance of a game that had it all. From the colossal impact of Skelton and Valetini, to the Lions' incredible 23-5 comeback, join us for a slightly fuzzy debrief of an unforgettable day in rugby history! This Episode comes from the Voco Central, part of the IHG Hotels Group. 00:01:35 ✨ A Magical Day 00:07:18 🗣️ Match Talking Points 00:29:40 🤔 The Controversial Finish 00:35:02 🏉 Keenan’s Winning Try 00:42:11 🏆 Man Of The Series Shortlist 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby 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
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    52 mins