The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

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

Alex, Hask, and Tins are back with their most thrilling episode yet—TV's ultimate adventurer, Steve Backshall, is in the hot seat! Get ready for jaw-dropping stories of deadly creatures, Steve’s no-holds-barred take on rugby's role in the climate crisis, and why he thinks Antoine Dupont isn't the GOAT of the animal kingdom! And the BIG debate you didn’t see coming—should Hask really let his 2-year-old watch Jurassic Park?! Tune in for the wildest, most unpredictable episode yet... you won't want to miss it! Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby crew sits down with Ireland rugby legend, Johnny Sexton. He’s the most decorated Irish rugby player of all time, a legend for Leinster, Ireland and the Lions. We're talking four Six Nations titles, including two Grand Slams, four European Cups with Leinster, and let’s not forget — World Player of the Year in 2018. A career of highs, hard knocks, and plenty of conflict in between, and it’s all captured in his new autobiography, Obsessed. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex, Hask, and Tins dive into the financial future of Premiership Rugby. Special guest Alex Cadwallader, Director at Leonard Curtis, joins the crew to discuss the newly released Leonard Curtis report, which examines the financial health of Premiership clubs from 2018 to 2023. With seven out of ten clubs reported to be balance sheet insolvent, the team explores what this means for the future of the game in England.  Along with financial talk, the episode also recaps recent Premiership action, including key away wins for Tins' old teams Gloucester and Bath.   Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we take you to one of the most prestigious events in French rugby – La Nuit du Rugby in Paris. Often referred to as the "Oscars of French Rugby," this glamorous night celebrates the most thrilling moments and standout performances from the past season. With an increasing number of English rugby stars heading to France, we sit down with none other than the legend himself, Jonny May, to hear how he's adapting to life in Angoulême. Alex, Hask, Tins, and Jonny also reflect on the opening weekend of the Gallagher Premiership and a monumental weekend in The Rugby Championship. 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