The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

S4 Ep41: LIV Rugby - Coming Soon?

On this week’s show we are joined by Mark Foster, a former Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs winger.  He is now Senior Vice President of Finance at LIV Golf - the tournament backed by one of the biggest sovereign wealth funds...

S4 Ep40: Rugby’s Greatest Unions: Gethin Jenkins & Adam Jones

Gethin Jenkins ‘Melon’ and Adam Jones ‘Bomb’ are 2 modern greats. Both test centurions who won 3 Six Nations Grandslams together for Wales. This accolade puts the Props in the same company as Sir Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and the...

S4 Ep39: Champions Cup Semi-Finals Preview

Alex Payne is joined by Ben Kayser, Shane Horgan and Will Greenwood to preview one of the biggest weekend’s in the rugby calendar. It’s the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals.  How can Harlequins and Northampton Saints beat Toulouse and Leinster? Our expert...

S4 Ep38: Jonny May, Ellis Genge & The Hask - Unfiltered

On this week’s show James Haskell is joined by his former England Rugby teammates Jonny May and Ellis Genge.  Jonny gives an update on his preparations for life post-rugby as he becomes a firefighter for the day. Gengey is flying high after...

S4 Ep37: England Head Coach Steve Borthwick

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...

S4 Ep36: Rugby's Ultimate Party - Hong Kong SVNS

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...

S4 Ep35: Alex Gray - Gladiators, NFL & Me

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...

S4 Ep34: Rugby’s Greatest Unions: Guscott & Carling

“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.

S4 Ep33: The GBR Six Nations Debrief

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...

S4 Ep32: My Goodness! My Guinness Six Nations!

Ben Kayser joins Payno, Hask & Tins to reflect on a remarkable weekend of Six Nations rugby. Plus we look ahead to Super Saturday and England's big game in France. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a...

S4 Ep31: England v Ireland - A Deep Dive

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...

S4 Ep30: Jonny May and the English Examination

Jonny May joins Payno and Tins for a review of Calcutta Cup. Was England's loss at Murrayfield a step forward for Steve Borthwick's team? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a...

S4 Ep29: Six Nations - Round 3 Preview

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...

S4 Ep28: Rugby’s Greatest Unions: Armstrong & Chalmers

This week we have a first our first episode of “Rugby’s Greatest Unions” where we put together the best playing partnerships that our game has seen.  Hask and Payno are joined by former Scotland half backs Gary Armstrong and Craig Chalmers....

S4 Ep27: Jonny May Tours

Jonny May joins Payno, Hask and Tins in the England Changing Room at Twickenham. Our trio of former England Internationals take you behind the scenes with their match-day memories. Plus we discuss all the major talking points ahead of England...

S4 Ep26: Six Nations Preview... and it's live!

This week's Six Nations Preview takes place at the sold out Underbelly Boulevard Theatre in Soho. Payno, Hask and Tins are joined by an all-star cast for an epic show: France's Ben Kayser, Ireland's Shane Horgan, Scotland's Rory Lawson and Wales'...

S4 Ep25: Just News: England Squad & More

Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. In the headlines this week: The England squad has been named, we’ll pick a XV for Italy and react to the appointment of Jamie George as captain. Louis Rees-Zammit is off to the NFL...

S4 Ep24: Six Nations & Netflix

Payno and Tins are joined in by James Gay-Rees, the BAFTA, Emmy, & Academy Award Winning Producer. The mastermind behind F1’s incredibly successful Drive to Survive, his latest creation is Six Nations: Full Contact - released on Netflix January 24th. This...

S4 Ep23: Jonny May Returns

Back by popular demand, Jonny May returns to the GBR studio. Will the 2nd album prove to be a hit with the father-in-law? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. #englandrugby #rugby #podcast

S4 Ep22: Premiership North v Premiership South

Hask and Tins go head-to-head in a game of fantasy rugby. Who would win a match between Premiership North and Premiership South? Ford v Smith, Care v Mitchell, Mercer v Dombrandt. This is Rugby Union’s State of Origin. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal...

S4 Ep21: Jacques Nienaber Special

This week Elma Smit and Bob Skinstad welcome one of, if not the best coach in the world - Jacques Nienaber. We relive South Africa's glory at the 2023 World Cup. Whose idea was 7:1? What are Battle Stats? How do...

S4 Ep20: Christmas Special 2023

Payno, Hask and Tins come bearing gifts and answer your 12 q’s of Christmas. How much was their first pro contact worth? Who would play Tins in The Crown? Which is the Greatest World Cup team of all time? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN...

S4 Ep19: Finn "The Muscle" Russell

On this week’s pod we have Christmas jumpers, a roaring fire and one of the biggest stars in the game… Bath, Scotland and Lions fly-half Finn Russell.   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back...

S4 Ep18: Jonny May Unleashed

Payno, Hask & Tins are joined by Jonny May, England’s most prolific try scorer of the professional era. Strap yourselves in as we cover Buddhism, Eddie Jones & North Korea.

S4 Ep17: An Englishman Abroad: Yes or No?

With Maro Itoje pondering his future at Saracens, our trio discuss the hot topic of the week. Should England rugby players be allowed to play abroad AND for their country?  This episode was recorded shortly before it was announced that Northampton...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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?  Shop the new collection in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. The boys also pick out 1 player...

S4 Ep11: England Marchons! Marchons!

England have made the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals. Payno, Hask and Tins look back at one of the great weekends and preview this week’s game against the World Champion Springboks. Season 4 of GBR is in partnership with Continental Tyres. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN...

S4: How Rugby Made Me: Kyran & Charlie Bracken

An exclusive interview brought to you by British Airways… Alex meets up with Tins’ 2003 teammate, Kyran Bracken, who twenty years on from lifting the trophy in Australia, has a twenty year old son, who’s following in his footsteps in...

S4: Le Petit Pod: England Team Reaction

Tins and Hask return for Le Petit Pod in Marseilles as they react to the England team announced by Steve Borthwick for the huge quarter-final clash against Fiji. Mystic Mike also returns and the boys wanted to show their love for...

S4 Ep10: World Cup Quarter-Finals Preview

Hold on tight Dream Team the Rugby World Cup Quarter-Finals are here. We preview the most exciting rugby weekend of the year from the perspective of the pool winners… our English trio are joined by Shane Horgan (Ireland), Ben Kayser...

S4: Le Petit Pod: Shaun Edwards

S4 Ep9: Monsieur Ellis Genge

On this week's show, we check in with Ellis Genge as England prepare for their final pool game v Samoa. We also hear the extraordinary story of Tonga’s Pat Pellegrini who 2 weeks ago was playing for Coventry, and last...

S4: Le Petit Pod: Round 4 Predictions

As the gap closes between Tier 1 & 2 Uruguay have been one of the great stories of this RWC. We catch-up with No.8 Carlos Deus ahead of Los Teros' first Test v the All Blacks. Plus Mystic Mike congratulates Wales...

S4 Ep8: Ireland Superfan Jamie Dornan

Following Ireland's win over the Springboks we bring a touch of Hollywood to GBR HQ as Actor and Ireland superfan Jamie Dornan joins the lads.  Season 4 of GBR is in partnership with Continental Tyres.

S4: Le Petit Pod from Monaco

Alex, Hask and Tinds find themselves by the sea in Conti Carlo and make their predictions for South Africa v Ireland, Scotland v Tonga & Wales v Australia. Season 4 of GBR is brought to you Continental Tyres.

S4: How Rugby Made Me: Jason Robinson

An exclusive interview brought to you by British Airways… the origin story of the dual coder, whose trademark step and acceleration devastated opposition across rugby league & rugby union. Twenty years on from scoring THAT try in 2003, Jason Robinson’s...

S4 Ep7: The Nice One

This week’s episode comes from the heart of Nice at the Mercure Hotel Centre Notre-Dame,  where Payno, Hask and Tins have been based for the England game. In the week where Fiji beat Australia and Eddie Jones said he deserved to...

S4: Le Petit Pod with Big John

S4 Ep6: World Cup Cruising: We’re going to Ibiza!

S4: The Prince of Wales, The Princess of Wales & The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle

The Rugby World Cup is underway, so Tins managed to get us a meeting with the Patrons of the WRU, RFU & SRU at Windsor Castle. Hask & Alex can't believe their luck at being invited along to have tea...

S4 Ep5: The Rugby World Cup Preview: The Northern Hemisphere