The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

As the Six Nations heats up, Alex, Hask, and Tins are joined by French rugby expert Ben Kayser to dissect the key moments from Round 1 and preview the upcoming England vs. France showdown. Can Borthwick’s team bounce back? Is Antoine Dupont truly unstoppable? Ben shares the inside scoop on who’ll start at 10 for France. Plus, we dive into our first Howden Lions Watch.

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00:00 – Intro
03:41 – The Lord’s Take on Ireland vs. England
08:30 – England’s Defence NEEDS WORK
10:00 – Ben Kayser; A view from France
13:19 – England v France off-field differences
21:51 – Is This England Team TOO Soft?
38:21 – Continental Tyres’ Question of the Week – You Won’t Believe the Answer!
40:18 – France vs. Wales catch-up
43:18 – Antoine Dupont DOMINATES
53:00 – Red Card Chaos: N’tamack’s OUT! Who Should Start at 10?!
56:29 – Where Are France’s Weaknesses?
59:00 – How to STOP Antoine Dupont?
01:03:57 – Scotland’s Big Moment
01:07:00 – Howden Lions Watch
01:11:57 – Mystic Mike’s Predictions
01:17:00 – Stuart Lancaster SACKED
01:19:00 – Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win Big with the WoB Group!
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In this episode of GBR, the team dives into the highly anticipated Six Nations tournament. Is it the greatest rugby competition in the world?



Former Ireland winger Shane Horgan joins the discussion, reminiscing about the tournament’s magic while the guys discuss whether moving it behind a paywall could be a costly mistake.



On the field, the big questions loom: Can anyone stop France? How will Ireland’s aging squad get on? And just how much pressure is Steve Borthwick under?



Plus, don’t miss Mystic Mike’s predictions—brought to you in partnership with heycar!



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In this gripping episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby, Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Bill Sweeney, the embattled CEO of the RFU, as he faces mounting scrutiny from every corner of England.

With an SGM looming, record financial losses, grassroots discontent, and criticism from players, fans, and referees alike, Sweeney breaks his silence. From the future of the Championship to the controversial bonus payments and the state of English rugby at all levels.

This is a critical conversation about leadership, and whether Sweeney and the RFU are fit for purpose in 2025 & beyond.



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In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the team is joined by top referee Luke Pearce for an in-depth exploration of the challenges facing referees. Tackling topics like Mack Hansen's ban, the impact of TMOs on the game, and whether rugby as an emerging problem with simulation and diving.

Alex and Hask wrap things up with a lively discussion about the Investec Champions Cup, debating the greatest back row unit and previewing the upcoming Round 4 fixtures.

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George Furbank reunites with his fellow "Negatron" - Hask, to reminisce about their brief encounter together at Northampton.

Alongside Payno, they relive the weekend's thrilling Saints victory over Bath and explore the emerging young talents shaping the future of the team. Can Northampton defend their title this season?

They also dive into England's current form ahead of the Six Nations, discussing the potential for Fin Smith and Marcus Smith to coexist in the starting lineup.

Plus, get ready for a preview of the Investec Champions Cup, where they break down legendary player partnerships and highlight the most exciting matchups this weekend.

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