
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.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 2min
S4 Ep16: Make America Great
Both Canada and the USA missed out on France 2023 and with Rugby’s biggest show heading to North America in 2031 a lot needs to get sorted both on and off the pitch. We are joined by two of the brightest minds in the game, former US Eagle Dan Lyle and Canada’s Gareth Rees.
Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres
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Nov 15, 2023 • 1h
S4 Ep15: Courtney Lawes: Saint. Centurion. Lion.
Having recently retired from England duty Courtney Lawes sits down with Payno, and two of his old teammates Hask and Tins, to reflect on a fantastic international career.
Season 4 of GBR is in partnership with Continental Tyres.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 59min
S4 Ep14: Top 10 Stars of the Men's Game
Who are the top 10 stars of the men’s the game right now?
We have pulled together a shortlist of 20 players who we think are the brightest names on and off the field right now. They wouldn’t necessarily make a World XV but they back up their deeds on the field with a willingness to try things off it.
Joining us at GBR GQ is Steve Martin, CEO of M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, Steve has 30 plus industry experience and has worked extensively with the likes of Tiger Woods, Messi, Beckham, Ronaldo, Rooney, McIlroy, and Jonny Wilkinson to name a few.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 38min
S4: How Rugby Made Me: Abbie Ward
An exclusive interview brought to you by British Airways… Bristol Bears & England lock, Abbie Ward is the first woman to benefit from the RFU’s maternity policy. In late January this year, she announced she was pregnant & over the summer, she gave birth to beautiful baby, Hallie. So, Abbie’s good friend, former teammate and fellow mother, Katy Daley-McLean headed to Bears’ High Performance Centre to find out how Abbie's finding motherhood and what her journey back to the pitch might look like...
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Oct 31, 2023 • 42min
S4 Ep13: The Big World Cup Review + GBR Awards
It’s our final show from France and Alex ,Tins and Ben Kayser reflect on an extraordinary 7 weeks.
What was our favourite game? Who had the best fans? Who makes our Tommy Hilfiger Team of the Tournament?
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Oct 31, 2023 • 49min
S4: How Rugby Made Me: Lydia Thompson
An exclusive interview brought to you by British Airways... Just a month out from the start of the Premiership Women’s Rugby season, Worcester Warriors have had to withdraw from the league after losing their financial backing. So, Elma headed to Sixways Stadium, to sit down with Red Roses & Worcester legend, Lydia Thompson.
Lydia lifted that infamous trophy in Paris in 2014 & has been scoring world beating tries for the Red Roses for over a decade. But many new fans of the women’s game will know Lydia primarily for her 17th minute Red Card against the Black Ferns in the final, last year. When she got home from New Zealand, it was Jo Yapp & Worcester Warriors that picked her up & put her back together again…
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Oct 29, 2023 • 30min
S4: GBR Reacts: Springboks World Cup Victory
Payno & Tins are joined by Benjamin Kayser the day after South Africa became FOUR-time World Champions.
The boys give their reviews of a historic night, Sam Cane's red card as well as discuss the news that broke during the record that Eddie Jones is to leave Australia.
Let us know your thoughts on the game in the comments.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 35min
S4: Le Petit Pod: Rassie's Big Gamble
Alex & Tins are together one final time as they look ahead to the huge weekend of action. Will Rassie Erasmus's huge selection decision pay off?
Mystic Mike returns to give his final predictions with City Index and the boys pick their players to watch this weekend, brought to you by Tommy Hilfiger.
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Oct 24, 2023 • 52min
S4 Ep12: The Battle to be the Greatest: All Blacks v Springboks
Payno, Hask & Tins are joined by former New Zealand great Justin Marshall as we look ahead to the Final in Paris. With 3 titles between them who will take the lead in the battle to be the greatest Rugby nation ever?
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Oct 20, 2023 • 22min
S4: Le Petit Pod: England v South Africa Preview with John Smit
Alex Payne is joined by two World Cup Winners to discuss the semi-finals… England’s Mike Tindall and South Africa’s 2007 Captain John Smit.
England face the Springboks this Saturday in The Rugby World Cup Semi-final.
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