The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Jonny May talks about preparing for life post-rugby by becoming a firefighter for a day. Ellis Genge shares updates on club/country hybrid contracts after a recent win with Bristol Bears. James Haskell joins his former teammates for banter and fun quiz on the show.

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

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

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 sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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

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

Discussing England's thrilling performance in the Six Nations, the evolution of rugby strategies, the impact of last-minute drop goals, Italy's improving performance, and a wide range of topics from rugby legends to cyber protection with NordVPN.

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

Reviewing recent rugby matches, focusing on Scotland vs England fixture. Analyzing Scotland's attacking plays, England's struggles. Discussing building team vision, coach responsibilities. Reflecting on player performances, upcoming events. Dissecting controversial moments in rugby match analysis. Selecting best front row players in Six Nations Selector.

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