The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

This week on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, Payno is joined by Ireland legend Shane Horgan and former Scotland captain Rory Lawson for a jam-packed episode. They dive into the aftermath of Scotland’s massive win over Australia, look at South Africa’s undeniable dominance, and assess Joe Schmidt’s rebuild of the Wallabies. With the Six Nations looming, the gang predicts the carnage to come, speculates on Lions Tour selections, and explores how Ireland will fare without Andy Farrell at the helm. Plus, they spotlight the meteoric rise of players like Sam Prendergast and discuss the ever-growing Blair Kinghorn fan club. There's also throwback to the 1980's as we put together a modern day Scotland-Ireland Combined XV, will Irish & Scottish stars dominate the Lions Squad? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alex Goode and Charlie Morgan as they break it all down from Twickenham! England’s Autumn series wrapped up with just one win in four matches—so how do our guys rate their performance out of 10? Should England stick with their aggressive “Hammer” Defence? Who stood out as England’s top performers this autumn? Can England regroup and rise in time for the Six Nations? Get ready for an honest review. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Payno, Hask & Tins are joined by England speedster Jonny May and Wales legend Jon "Fox" Davies to debrief on an Autumn to forget for both nations. Just where has it all gone wrong for the Rose and the Dragon? With a Lions year fast approaching, we ask if one Australian journalist is getting a little overexcited..."WE’RE BACK YOU BASTARDS, AND COMING FOR YOU!” Plus, we dive into the bombshell news of a proposed breakaway league that could shake the sport to its core, with the world’s top 200 players reportedly being tempted away from their clubs. What could this mean for rugby as we know it? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Quick Tap is back with The Daily Telegraph's Charlie Morgan and England full-back Alex Goode. Together, they break down the defining moments from England’s hard-hitting 20-29 showdown with South Africa. With expert insights into England’s line outs and kicking game, the power of Sam Underhill, defending Etzebeth at the breakdown and the gamechanger that is Cheslin Kolbe. The Quick Tap is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex, Hask, and Tins are joined by Bath Head Coach Johann van Graan, whose high coaching IQ has propelled Bath to the top of the Premiership. With a crucial England v South Africa game looming, Johann reveals the tactical genius that makes Rassie Erasmus the best coach in the world and how the Springboks have evolved into the World's Number 1 side. With a CV that spans Super Rugby, Springboks, URC, and now the Premiership, Johann shares insights into the adaptability and composure required to coach at the highest levels of sport. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Quick Tap is back with The Daily Telegraph's Charlie Morgan and England full-back Alex Goode. Together, they break down the defining moments from England’s tantalising 37-42 clash with Australia. With expert insights into England’s defensive strategies, Borthwick’s game management, where England go next and Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's phenomenal debut performance for the Wallabies. The Quick Tap is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex, Hask, and Tins are joined by Dr. Brett Robinson, former Australian Wallaby and front-runner to be the next Chair of World Rugby. With his sons as the motivators for his unexpected appearance on GBR, Brett reveals his path to candidacy, what sparked his decision to lead, and why he believes his experience in both business and player safety makes him the right man to lead World Rugby.  The GBR team brings the heat on modernising the game. But to begin, we are honoured to unveil the new British & Irish Lions shirt for their tour of Australia in 2025. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 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

Introducing The Quick Tap with The Daily Telegraph's Charlie Morgan and England full-back Alex Goode. Together, they break down the defining moments from England’s nail-biting 22-24 clash with the All Blacks. With expert insights into Borthwick’s substitution decisions, defensive strategies, and detailed analysis of the play that led to George Ford's missed drop. The Quick Tap is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this epic episode of Good Bad Rugby, Payno takes a deep dive into England’s three most unforgettable victories over the mighty All Blacks. Join Mike Tindall to relive the 2003 triumph in Wellington, Tom Wood to revisit the iconic 2012 win at Twickenham, and Jonny May to break down the monumental 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final. Hear Tins share stories from his wild celebration with Jason Leonard and Lawrence Dallaglio, and feel Tom Wood’s pride as he recounts taking down his heroes, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read. From Eddie Jones’ samurai sword motivation to Jonny's unusual strategy for facing the Haka, this episode explores rugby’s greatest moments of courage, camaraderie, and legendary victories. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Hask and Tins away, we’ve got a special lineup for this episode. Alongside Payno is World Cup winner Will Greenwood, bringing his expert insights on the England squad ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. Joining him is Telegraph Rugby guru Charlie Morgan, ready to break down the team’s strengths, potential surprises, and the challenges they’ll face this autumn. Greens takes us down memory lane recalling some epic Autumn Test matches, reminiscing about those legendary games against the All Blacks, Springboks & Wallabies. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices