The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

After a tough set of runs for England, Alex and Hask head to Allianz to speak with those at the heart of the storm. First-up, the lads sit down with Conor O’Shea, Director of Performance Rugby at England Rugby, to hear about how England are dealing with the pressure approaching Rome. Conor gives his verdict on both England and Italy and speaks passionately about developing pathways through the Continental Tyres Schools Cup. In the second half, Jamie George, Jack van Poortvliet and Manny Iyogun share the mood inside camp and what it means to wear the England shirt, from their earliest memories of the game, to blocking out the noise and finding a fresh energy.



00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:15 🇮🇹 Conor’s Italy Years 08:38 🏉 Englands Scrutiny And Bounceback 14:18 📈 RFU Progress 18:36 🔄 Rebuilding Pathways 29:18 🔍 Talent ID 34:57 🏁 Continental Tyres Grip Challenge 36:57 🌡️ England Camp Temperature Check 40:11 🍀Why Ireland Went Wrong 42:17 💥 Bench Impact and Non 23 44:25 🤣Session Terrorists 50:47 🤝 Team Culture



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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.



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Payno, Hask, and Tins dissect England's bruising Twickenham defeat to Ireland. While fans and press go into meltdown, the boys urge calm, separating emotional fallout from professional reality. Plus, the OG trio unpack the thrilling Wales versus Scotland clash and France's continued dominance.



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00:48 👑 Royal Box Banter

03:57 🚨 Panic or Don't Panic

09:46 🚪 Four Doors of Fallout

28:24 🔄 Changes for Italy

40:18 📊 Ireland's Performance Analysis

45:36 🏉 Wales vs Scotland Review

52:36 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

54:59 🇫🇷 France vs Italy Analysis

56:58 🇮🇹 Italy's Threat to England

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Mike Brown returns to share a slice of humble pie after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup masterclass. We dissect Finn Russell’s "matador" magic, England’s defensive lapses, and the historic stat haunting Gregor Townsend. Plus, a look ahead to England v Ireland: does Borthwick stick or twist to get England’s campaign back on track?



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05:27 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 How Scotland Tore England Apart  

07:55 🟥 Key Moments: Cards, Drop Goal, 6–2 Bench  

10:39 🧢 Mike Brown’s Early-Caps Lessons  

15:41 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England Selection Changes  

20:26 🔄 Managing Squad Changes  

29:41 🥃Remy Martin Moment of Excellence  

33:56 🍀Ireland v Italy Re-Cap  

35:53 💪 10 Debate: Farrell’s Warning  

39:10 😬Ireland’s Scrum Concerns

40:09 🇫🇷 Wales 12–54 France  

45:36 👀 Round 3 Preview: England vs Ireland  

51:04 🏟️ Wales vs Scotland  

55:58 ⚔️ France vs Italy  



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It’s Calcutta Cup week! Payno, Hask & Mike Brown preview England’s trip to Murrayfield and ask if Gregor Townsend get a response out of his team. They dissect England’s business-like win over Wales, praise Italy’s resurgence, and debate if Ireland can bounce back. Plus, Round 2 predictions.



00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

01:40 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Calcutta Cup Memories

02:27 🏉 Gregor’s Big Problem

06:14 🧠 England's Mindset

22:33 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Wales Analysis

32:57 🎨 Italian Renaissance

36:32 🥇 Brex and Menoncello - best in the World?

38:55 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

43:16 🍀 Ireland's Challenges

50:56 🇫🇷 French Dominance

57:30 🔮 Predictions and Expectations



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Ben Kayser and Shane Horgan join Payno and Tins for the GBR Six Nations preview. They discuss Andy Farrell’s "real test" amid Ireland’s injury crisis and France’s ruthless changes. Plus, Tindall explains why "everybody hates us" suits England, and drops a shock prediction for Italy. The Championship is back baby!



00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:25 Ireland's Challenges and Rebuilding Phase

09:45 France's Squad Changes

10:04 Tribute to Uini Atonio

22:37 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

34:00 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

36:27 England Team Announcement 

39:32 England's Performance and Potential

58:02 Welsh Rugby's Struggles and Future

01:03:27 Scotland's Prospects in the Six Nations

01:07:55 Italy's Rising Potential

01:12:40 Quickfire Predictions



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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.



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