Bristol Bears are into the Gallagher Premiership semi-finals after seeing off Harlequins — and the boys break down what it means ahead of a fiery West Country showdown vs Bath. Has Pat Lam just thrown down the gauntlet?

We’ve got full reaction to the Premiership final round, including:

• 📉 Saracens miss the playoffs for the first time since 2009 (not counting relegation)

• 💥 Gloucester so close but end season swinging

• 🔁 A changing of the guard at Saracens & Exeter Chiefs

• 👑 The return of The Faz? Owen Farrell back where he belongs?

Premiership Semi-Final Fixtures:

• Bath vs Bristol Bears

• Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks

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🌍 URC Quarter-Finals: Drama, Comebacks & WINK-GATE 🔥

Glasgow Warriors cruise past the Stormers, but it’s all overshadowed by the biggest controversy of the weekend: WINK-GATE.

• 🧠 Jaden Hendrikse’s mind games in a dramatic penalty shootout

• 💥 Cramp or calculated chaos?

• 🫡 Farewell to Munster legends Peter O’Mahony & Conor Murray

Also in the URC:

• 🔵 Leinster beat Scarlets but look shaky

• 🐂 Bulls rally from 13 down to beat Edinburgh in a thriller

URC Semi-Finals Confirmed:

• Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors

• Bulls vs Sharks

0:00 - Max and his Bears march on to the semis

3:30 - I’m not crying, you’re crying; teammates moving on

7:04 - Bristol v Bath semi-final

12:35 - Looking back on the Champions cup final

22:12 - Fun and games at the Monaco Grand Prix

32:00 - Premiership Round-Up

40:44 - URC Quarter Finals - Glasgow & Leinster get the job done 

46:46 - Sharks v Munster, shoot out drama’s not a good way to bow out

48:48 - Winkgate!

53:58 - Looking ahead to the URC Semis

59:07 - Ranking retiring players

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The boys are coming to you from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with live reactions to the incredible European Champions Cup Final between Union Bordeaux Bègles and Northampton Saints!

While Ryan was working hard, shining on the biggest stage in Club Rugby, Max and Marc…were also there…watching…recovering from the night before and preparing for the night to come...

The boys chat about the tries, the disallowed tries, the yellows, the maybe could have been reds, the injuries and the incredible support that both teams brought…it was some day!

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So it’ll all go down to the final weekend in the Prem. The boys break down Saints stunning Sarries at the death and what it means for the top 4 race. Are we witnessing the end of an era? Could it be the first time since 2009 (relegation aside) that Saracens do not contest the play offs????

Plus:

• Mini Max returns (with maximum chaos)
• the Inside scoop on Sale vs Bristol
• Rekeiti Ma’asi-White – the breakout baller?
• URC Roundup & Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu watch
• Yet another near-death story from Wilsoni (seriously, how is he alive?)
• Lions training camp drama and a big residency bombshell
• Ardie Savea crowned, Super Rugby chat, and Les Kiss joins the Wallabies circus
• Wait… Red Bull Newcastle?!
• Champions Cup preview and YOUR Lions takes

No filter. No mercy. Just pure rugby mayhem.

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his week on Maul or Nothing: big hits, big calls, and even bigger questions.

Max’s Bears brought the fireworks — a harsh yellow, some bone-rattling carries, and Bristol’s defence turning savage with Beaver and Big Bill Mata dishing out serious punishment. Somehow, Ciaran Donaghue bounced back like he’s made of plasticine.

Bristol’s playoff hopes? It's in their own hands now... Meanwhile, Leicester roll out the red (and smoky) carpet for Geoff Parling’s return as head coach — a savvy move from the Tigers.

In the URC, Glasgow got ambushed by Benetton, Sacha Feinberg went viral, and Jac Morgan earned huge praise from Siya Kolisi after their battle.

But the meatiest debate? Lions selection. With more Kiwis than Welshmen in the squad, is the Lions’ identity being eroded? Or is this just rugby’s new reality?

Plus: Who fills those final Lions spots? Farrell? Feyi-Waboso? What about Doris?

All that and more — right here on Maul or Nothing.

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The British & Irish Lions 2025 squad is out — and it’s already stirring up drama.

The Maul or Nothing crew dive into the biggest talking points:

•Two shock inclusions nobody saw coming

•Major omissions that have fans (and Ryan) fuming

•Andy Farrell’s first test as Lions coach — how did he do?

•And yes, we discuss how many more Scots should have made it

It’s unfiltered, mildly outrageous, and very Maul or Nothing. No mercy, no PR fluff

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INSIDE the Leinster vs Northampton EPIC | Rory Hutchinson, Fin Smith, Henry Pollock & Fraser Dingwall REACT

What a blockbuster we’ve got for you this week on Maul or Nothing! We sit down with Northampton Saints and Scotland centre Rory Hutchinson to go deep inside that unbelievable Champions Cup semi-final win over Leinster Rugby.

Hutch breaks down how Saints pulled off one of the biggest upsets in European rugby, revealing what changed from last year’s semi-final heartbreak to this year’s triumph. From being written off by everyone to pulling together as a squad—was that Leinster loss in 2024 exactly what this group needed?

We’ve also got exclusive post-match reactions from Fin Smith, Henry Pollock, and Fraser Dingwall, as Ryan gets the immediate scoop straight from the pitch.

What’s Henry Pollock really like behind the scenes? Is he ready for a British & Irish Lions call-up? And what happened when he went head-to-head with Josh van der Flier?

Plus:

•Is Tommy Freeman really the “space cadet” Courtney Lawes says he is?

•How did Fin Smith handle the showdown with Sam Prendergast?

•Who won the battles at 7, 9, 10, and the wing in this potential Lions selection shootout?

We also look ahead to the Champions Cup Final vs Bordeaux—how do Saints plan to stop stars like Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey?

And don’t miss our Alternative Lions Preview:

•Which former Lion gets dragged out of retirement?

•Who’s the weirdest tourist-in-waiting?

•Who’s destined to become everyone’s best mate?

Hit subscribe, smash the like button, and ring the bell—because we’ve got a special midweek episode dropping with our hot takes on the Lions squad announcement you won’t want to miss!

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This week the boys run the rule over the business end of the Premiership and URC as teams vie for the top 4 and top 8 respectively....

We hear from Max after Bristol's hopes are dented with defeat at Northampton. While commentators are all saying Alex Mitchell better pack his bags for Australia... but what to the boys think?

They also pick over the embers of Exeter's capitulation at Gloucester and the subsequent fallout with coaches fired and owners reading the riot acts....

But has Tomos Williams's outstanding performance earned him a ticket down under?

Leicester roar to victory over a Quins side that seem to have suffered a case of the yips while the mighty Sale slay Saracens... Another commanding performance from George Ford.... why is he not in the mix or in the conversation for Lions recognition and should he be?

Meanwhile in the URC, the unstoppbale juggernaut Leinster losing to the Scarlets... how much of a shock is that (it was their second team) and does Ryan Wilson finally, begrudgingly, admit that they haven't peaked too soon and they wont care a jot about this loss?

And what about the Warriors losing at home to the Bulls? The boys wax lyrical about the man mountain that is Jan-Hendrik Wessels....

We then turn out attentions to the Champions Cup semi finals..... who do we think will get a chance to go for gold in Cardiff on the 24th May?

Head over to www.debra.org.uk to support this incredible charity!

As always, like subscribe and enjoy!!!

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We're delighted to be joined by Gloucester, England and British & Irish Lions winger Christian Wade to talk through his phenomenal career.

First up his big move to Rugby League and the Wigan Warriors!! He talks us through the secret conversations and covert meetings and what he thinks will happen when he's there.

Then it's onto his incredible move to the NFL, life as a football player, that first touchdown and how Rugby players differ to NFL players in mindset.

Then we're back to tryscoring records in the Prem and whether it's possible to get to that top spot....

We also have time to chat about the fastest players in rugby, training with Henry Arundell and the crazy 48 hours being called up for the Lions and then being out on the field having flown from Argentina via Chile to Australia!

The boys also have a chance to discuss the outrageous news that Rieko Ioane is joining Leinster! who saw that coming?

And what about Johnny Sexton being called up for the Lions as a coach? Is that a good call, is that even fair to coaches who have dedicated their entire lives aspiring to that role.... and what of Sexton's beef with Finn Russell how will that affect things???

And finally the big news on the Premiership restructure and the whispers of Saudi Arabian momeny coming in!

Enjoy!

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The boys are delighted to welcome Bordeaux and Wallaby back rower Pete Samu to take us through a gripping encounter with Munster.

We hear all about how the match ebbed and flowed and what it's really like playing and training with Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey...

Also Maxime Lucu needs to lean into his Jason Statham more often!

We hear about life in Bordeaux, the scars from last years devastating loss to Toulouse in the Top 14 final and how theyre approaching the semi final against their archrivals!

Meanwhile Ryan relives the horror show that was Glasgow's mauling at the hands of an unstoppable Leinster...

Since Bath led 21-19 at half-time in round four of the competition, Leinster have not conceded a solitary point; 200 minutes played, 142 points for, none against. Who on earth can halt their march to the Champions Cup. Also Jordie Barratt is a rugby cheat code....

But at least Ryan was able to ask Leo Cullen if Leinster have peaked too early!

We also break down a riveting contest between Toulon and Toulouse while the Saints go marching on!

Friend of the show Fin Smith pulling the strings as always and young Henry Pollock grabbing the headlines (as always!)

The boys work out that he shares far too many similarities with a certain Ryan Wilson.... oh no!

Reviews and predictions incoming as well!

Enjoy!

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As an apology for our tardiness and general chaotic holidays over the last couple of weeks we've brought you a special treat in the form of England and Saints superstar fly half Fin Smith.

We hear how Fin and his young teammates took on the Clermont giants are now the lone Premiership club in Europe's premier cup competition.

Fin takes us through the game, Tommy Freeman's hattrick and more importantly the phenom that is Henry Pollock.

Who teases Pollock every day about going to the Lions and what do Fin and Henry rib each other about.

From a personal perspective we hear about the battle for England's number 10 shirt and how Jonny Wilkinson's presence has been a complete game changer for Fin.

Fin also takes us through those dramatic moments as England beat France in the Six Nations and how he's fitted into the squad as a whole.

And what about the Lions? has anyone of the Saints potential contingent mentioned the dreaded L word?

There's also time to go through all the matches from the Champions Cup as well as previewing the Quarter Finals.

Thank you for your patience everyone, but we are back!!!

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