Bordeaux Bègles brutalise Northampton Saints in a Champions Cup statement — and this episode features Bordeaux winger Salesi Rayasi, the flying Fijian who lit up the contest with pace, power and presence.

Rayasi joins us as we break down a wild night where Bordeaux overwhelmed Saints, Cameron Woki crossed for a hat-trick from the back row, and the atmosphere turned full pantomime. Despite the heavy loss, Henry Pollock somehow drags Saints to a priceless bonus point, producing a WWE worthy performance… first they booed then they chanted his name

Elsewhere, Bristol Bears blitz the Bulls at altitude with breathtaking, ball-in-hand rugby (including a try for our very own Max Lahiff)— piling on 75 points by half-time, scoring 16 tries, and handing the Bulls the second-most points ever conceded at Loftus Versfeld in the professional era. Ten Springboks on the teamsheet. Still not enough. Flowing rugby, ruthless tempo, total breakdown.

We also cover:

•Toulouse losing their aura on the road

•Saracens with no European wobble

•Harlequins delivering a result nobody called

•Stormers’ unbeaten run ending in humiliation (John Dobson: “humiliating”)

•A thriller at the Aviva as Harry Byrne holds his nerve in front of nearly 40,000

•Edinburgh all but securing knockout rugby — including a brutal front-row moment

•Glasgow Warriors stacking maximum points away at Clermont

Hat-tricks. Heat. Altitude. Villains. Flying Fijians.

This is Champions Cup rugby at full throttle.

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💣 What really happens in team meetings when a club is spiralling

🔥 Bristol on a roll — but Ellis Genge vs Tom Curry argy-bargy explained

⏱️ Bath win a bonkers match at the death

🚨 Saracens under pressure as Leicester win

🌍 URC: Stormers unbeaten, Bulls wobble, Sharks crashing

🇮🇪 Leinster back on track

Duncan Weir scores in his final game… then tears a muscle 😬

🏆 Champions Cup preview ahead of next week

🎙️ Unfiltered dressing-room insight

🏉 Proper rugby breakdown

🔥 No PR nonsense

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00:00 The boys are back and catching up with each other

22:15 Bath vs Exeter - Game of the weekend

24:38 Greg Fisilau

25:58 Quins in Crisis

32:53 Are Sarries also in crisis?

33:53 Billy Searle impressing

35:26 Scuffles amongst friends

39:19 URC Roundup - Starting with Dunkie Weir's send off

42:15 Jamie Dobie - Born again winger

44:18 Stormers keep Storming on & Ulster still flying high

47:42 Europe Preview - Bristol's big week away to the Bulls

50:04 Saints travel to Bordeaux for replay of last year's final

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The Champions Cup 2025–26 delivered one of its wildest results yet — and we’re joined by Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn after his side produced a European classic, coming from 21–0 down to beat six-time champions Toulouse 28–21 at Scotstoun in a result that sent shockwaves across Europe.

In this episode of Maul or Nothing, the Glasgow skipper gives inside insight straight from the dressing room, before we break down Round 2 of the Champions Cup, debate whether rotation is killing the competition, and ask who is actually taking Europe seriously.

🔥 Champions Cup Round 2 – Match Breakdown & Talking Points

🏴 Glasgow Warriors 28–21 Toulouse

•⁠ ⁠One of the greatest wins in Glasgow’s European history

•⁠ ⁠Warriors fight back from 21–0 down and shut Toulouse out completely in the second half

•⁠ ⁠A six-time European champion held scoreless after halftime

•⁠ ⁠Talking point: Was this the best half of European rugby Glasgow have ever played?

•⁠ ⁠What this performance says about Warriors mentality, leadership, and belief

🐻 Bristol Bears 61–12 Pau

•⁠ ⁠Nine tries and total domination against Top 14 opposition… are they right to only send their second teams….

🃏 Harlequins 68–14 Bayonne

⚫ Northampton Saints 50–5 Bulls

•⁠ ⁠Saints physically overwhelm the Bulls in a devastating second half

•⁠ ⁠Henry Pollock outstanding again — power, pace, all-round impact

⚓ Toulon 45–34 Bath

•⁠ ⁠Defence optional, chaos compulsory in a nine-try epic

•⁠ ⁠Bath within four points with five minutes to go, still claim a losing bonus

🌊 Stormers vs La Rochelle

•⁠ ⁠Stormers crush La Rochelle in South Africa in a statement win

•⁠ ⁠Just two players over 21 in La Rochelle’s backline

•⁠ ⁠Youth experiment exposed — rotation or surrender?

•⁠ ⁠Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu once again brings the fireworks

🐯 Leicester Tigers vs Leinster

A brutal arm-wrestle decided by fine margins, with Leinster holding their nerve to edge Leicester.

🏴 Other Results

•⁠ ⁠Castres shut out Edinburgh 33–0

🎙️ Kyle Steyn Interview – Glasgow Warriors Captain

The Glasgow Warriors captain joins us to break down:

•⁠ ⁠THAT comeback from 21–0 down

•⁠ ⁠Belief and composure against six-time champions Toulouse

•⁠ ⁠Scotstoun as a genuine European fortress

•⁠ ⁠What this win means for Glasgow’s Champions Cup ambitions

🧠 Plus

•⁠ ⁠Should teams name a fixed Champions Cup squad before the season?

•⁠ ⁠Is heavy rotation undermining Europe’s biggest competition?

•⁠ ⁠TOP 14 quick-fire (7 minutes)

•⁠ ⁠Max Lahiff on why fielding full-strength teams still matters

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This week on Maul Or Nothing, we’re joined by Bristol Bears captain Fitz Harding and powerhouse centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg for an episode packed with chaos, laughs, and exclusive rugby chat.

We get the lowdown on a heavy week with the Babaas, where there was more happening off the pitch than on it...

We debate who's Uncle Pat’s favourite Bear (with some BIG contenders on the couch… plus Max 😅)...

And we seek answers to the question everyone’s asking — is Lightning Luis Rees-Zammit the fastest player in the Premiership? There’s only one way to find out...and the fans want to see it!

We also look ahead as the Bears sit one win away from a trip to 'Beaver’s Zoo’...

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The Champions Cup roars back and the heavyweights arrive scorching hot — huge statements, harsh collapses, outrageous individual performances and early contenders already emerging.

We dive into:

💥 Etzebeth’s 12-week ban — too lenient? 

🐻 MAX in Llanelli early doors with Genge & Oghre

🧢 RYAN on duty in Manchester for Sale v Glasgow and then onto the Bath owner’s house for the after party! 

⚡ Monster wins, shock turnarounds and the biggest storylines from Week 1

🔥 Toulouse, Bath, La Rochelle & Bordeaux all flexing early dominance

😳 Bulls’ collapse, Saints’ chaos win, and whether Leinster’s scoreline flattered them

💬 Plus: Should the Champions Cup bring in a trimmed squad you can only pick from?

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🎙️ This week on Maul or Nothing we dive into one of the wildest rugby weekends of the year — from Etzebeth’s Gougezilla moment, and reds all across the leagues to Bristol detonating Saints, shockwaves in the URC, and Europe about to kick off. Monster drama everywhere.

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🟥 SOUTH AFRICA 73–0 WALES — The Gougezilla Incident

• Springboks unleash total domination — 11-try demolition, Wales’ worst-ever home loss and first scoreless home Test since 1967.

• The headline: Etzebeth’s late eye-gouge red card on Alex Mann — even Rassie says it was correct.

• A serious ban now looms.

• Wales’ rebuild hits its lowest point yet. 😬

🐻 PREMIERSHIP — Bristol Blitz Saints

• Max finally back on the horse in a resounding win

Benhard Janse Van Rensburg's performance and what it means for England.

• Gloucester finally claim their first win of the season, beating Quins 26–15 behind Ben Redshaw’s brace.

• Exeter’s miracle comeback: from 26–6 down to beat Sale 27–26.

• Bath edge Saracens 36–29 thanks to a late Henry Arundell winner.

• Newcastle still searching for their first point after another heavy loss to Leicester.

💥 URC — Upsets Everywhere

• Glasgow stunned by bottom-placed Scarlets.

• Stormers pull off a huge away win at Munster.

• Cardiff rocket up to second after another big performance

Dragons robbed against Leinster?

🌍 PLUS: Champions Cup Preview

Who’s hot, who’s wobbling, and who’s about to detonate when Europe kicks off?

We break down the contenders and the chaos to come. ⚡

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England stay undefeated, the Boks brutally smash Ireland's pack, and the Autumn Internationals kick up more talking points.

Marc, Ryan & Max break down every huge moment — from red cards and hat-tricks to tunnel bust-ups and record breakers. 🏉🔥

England survive a fierce Argentina comeback, Ireland collapse under Bok pressure, Wales run in four against the All Blacks, France put seven past Australia, and Scotland blow Tonga away.

Max Ojomoh’s breakout, Malcolm Marx making history, Tom Rogers’ hat-trick, and Duhan van der Merwe setting new records — all the big stories from a wild Test weekend.

In this episode:

• England’s unbeaten run & Max Ojomoh lighting it up

• Tom Curry tunnel drama

• Springboks overpower Ireland in Dublin

• Ireland’s card chaos & Marx crowned World Player of the Year

• Wales show attacking growth vs the All Blacks

• France run in seven as Australia’s tour hits disaster territory

• Scotland's conundrum

• Angus Bell hype & Sevu Reece hotstepping

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🎙️ This week on Maul or Nothing we’re joined by the heavyweight duo Evan Roos and John Barclay as we break down a wild weekend of international rugby. From England shattering the All Blacks’ aura to Scotland’s Murrayfield misery, this might be the most explosive recap yet. (Plus Ryan and Barcs are on a weird lone wolf camping holiday) 

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🏉 ENGLAND vs ALL BLACKS — A Result for the Ages 🇬🇧🇳🇿

•⁠ ⁠England break the aura — did anyone see THIS coming?

•⁠ ⁠George Ford’s drop-goals… he’s the man now 👀

•⁠ ⁠Dingwall + Lawrence: England’s midfield answer?

•⁠ ⁠Henry Pollock and that Haka response — are we fans?

🏴 SCOTLAND vs ARGENTINA — Chaos at Murrayfield

•⁠ ⁠Where do you even begin?

•⁠ ⁠Players or management? Who carries the can?

•⁠ ⁠Should Toony really go, as the papers claim?

•⁠ ⁠21–0… leaving early may have been genius 😅

•⁠ ⁠Where Scotland go from here…

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA vs ITALY — Red Card Mayhem

•⁠ ⁠Franco Mostert’s red: right call or rugby gone mad?

•⁠ ⁠The “he’s 6ft 8, what else can he do?” debate

•⁠ ⁠14-man Boks beating France and Italy…

•⁠ ⁠Rassie conspiracy theorists assemble 🧠🧩

•⁠ ⁠Italy controlling huge portions — are they turning a corner?

🐉 WALES vs JAPAN — Relief, Not Joy

•⁠ ⁠First men’s home win in 2+ years

•⁠ ⁠1 red + 3 yellows… is rugby being ruined?

•⁠ ⁠Eddie Jones: “Wales fans should ask for a refund, but the union can’t afford it.” 😂

🇮🇪 IRELAND vs AUSTRALIA — The Mack Attack

•⁠ ⁠A record win for Ireland vs Aus— statement made

•⁠ ⁠Mack Hansen hat-trick inside 27 minutes vs his birth nation

•⁠ ⁠Fun fact: Ben Gunter, Monty Ioane, Lewis Lynagh & Mack Hansen all Aus-qualified… all scored vs Aus this month 🤯

🇫🇷 FRANCE vs FIJI — Momentum Madness

•⁠ ⁠France somehow blow a 21–0 lead… then snatch it back

•⁠ ⁠Fiji now a proper Test side: structure + fitness + chaos = danger

•⁠ ⁠Mick Byrne revolution already visible

•⁠ ⁠In a weird way… both teams leave with something

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The boys are back together and this week they’re on tour/stag do in the Scottish capital. 

Marc, Ryan and Max head to Murrayfield hoping to witness history — could this finally be the Scotland team to break the All Blacks curse? Joining them are Scotland stars Blair Kinghorn and Adam Hastings, who relive the drama on and off the pitch.

From Hasto’s best man speech at Blair’s wedding (and who completely bombed it) to a night out with the All Blacks and Scotland boys in Edinburgh’s finest haunts.

The boys also take in the monstrous clash between South Africa and France. The revenge dish sent back to the kitchen!!

Also a chance to describe Englands tight contest against the valiant Fijians! 

it’s all here — chaos, honesty and plenty of laughs.

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The boys are finally back together — and in surroundings far too plush for them 👀.

Live from the Explorer’s Penthouse at the stunning Corinthia London, Ryan, Max, and Marc dive into a wild opening weekend of the Autumn Internationals 2025.

💥 This week:

•England get the job done vs Australia — but did the Wallabies ever stand a chance without Will Skelton, Len Ikitau & Tom Hooper?

•The Tommy Freeman experiment… success or flop?

•Is this England team finally exciting again?

•Tadhg Beirne’s red card — fair or farce? Ryan’s got thoughts.

•Are the All Blacks always unfairly judged — even when they win?

•Duhan vs Darcy at Murrayfield — try-fest central.

•And a look ahead to the France vs South Africa monster clash 🧨

🎧 Plus, keep your eyes peeled for our exclusive Evan Roos episode dropping later this week!

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