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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

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James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne return for season six of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. Expect more great guests, insight, laughter and tears. Rugby
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  • Gordon D'Arcy on Leinster, Leo Cullen & Ireland's Summer

    Gordon D'Arcy on Leinster, Leo Cullen & Ireland's Summer
    Jun 25 2026
    Leinster, British & Irish Lions and Ireland veteran Gordon D’Arcy joins GBRXtra to discuss Leinster’s triumph in the URC and the form of Irish rugby ahead of the Nations Championship. Gordon gives his disappointed verdict on the departure of Leo Cullen, praise for Andy Farrell’s extension as Ireland’s Head Coach and his analysis of the Irish pathway system. Speaking of future rugby stars, the lads have a read of Gordon’s latest book, Let’s Play Rugby, the fifth in his series for children. Gordon’s new picture book encourages children to play out every step of a professional a rugby game from kicking off to dizzying celebrations, encouraging a new generation of Henry Pollocks to take to the field. Let's Play Rugby is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Play-Rugby-Gordon-DArcy/dp/1915071771 01:15 🏆 Leinster URC Triumph 01:52 😐 Why It Feels Flat 03:37 👋 Leo Cullen Steps Down 05:23 🗣️ Leinster Bias Debate 07:01 🛤️ Irish Pathways Problem 09:09 📚 Gordon’s Sports Books For Kids 13:42 ☘️ Ireland Summer Tour Preview 14:33 ⚠️ Player Welfare Crunch 18:09 ✍️ Farrell Extension Reaction 19:11 🎟️ Leinster Atmosphere Fix 21:28 🥃 Rémy Martin & The Barbarians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Can Northampton’s “Champ Babies” Inspire England?

    Can Northampton’s “Champ Babies” Inspire England?
    Jun 23 2026
    Fresh from the Saints' Prem triumph, we ask whether the club’s champion "kids" can provide the spark England need this summer. Payno, Hask and Tins react to Steve Borthwick’s squad for their opening test v South Africa and we also look into why the centre position remains such a puzzle. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres00:47 🏉 Full Kit Flanker02:11 🏆 Prem Final Takeaways18:11 🔧 Exeter and Baxter Rebuild21:48 🧶 Henry Pollock and WI Tribute29:04 ✨ Ruben Love30:07 🏟️ Neutral Venue Semifinals Debate33:39 🌹 England Squad Breakdown35:49 💥 Back Row Selection Arguments39:56 🔟 Picking the 10-12-1349:00 ⛰️ Altitude Horror Stories50:54 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence53:01 🇿🇦 Springbok Squad 56:48 🌍 Nations Championship Hype58:32 ⚡ Super Rugby Final Blowout 🔐 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code GBR at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/gbr 🥃 Rémy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Dawson & Grayson: The Prem Final, England's Half Backs & Their Story

    Dawson & Grayson: The Prem Final, England's Half Backs & Their Story
    Jun 16 2026
    For the week of the Prem Final we have reunited Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson an iconic Northampton half-back partnership, immortalised on the computer game Jonah Lomu Rugby. Joining Payno, they preview the Prem Final, debate whether Fin Smith is ready to make the England No.10 shirt his own, and relive the 2003 Rugby World Cup, including the call that set up Jonny Wilkinson’s famous drop goal. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 Powered by Continental Tyres 02:00 😇 Saints Breathtaking Rugby 04:14 🎓 Dowson Coaching Journey 05:55 🤔 Bath Drop Goal Indecision 10:14 🛁 Wilko 2003 Routine 15:31 🌹 Is Fin Smith Englands Ten? 19:11 🤝 McParland x Dawson similarities 25:52 🧩 Ben Spencer England Puzzle 28:55 🔄 Furbank Quins Move 32:50 🔮 Prem Final Predictions 35:58 💪 Grip Strength Challenge 37:28 📖 Dawson x Grayson Origin Story 41:25 🚑 Neck Injury Scare 43:07 🍺 Housemates And Beer Sponsorship 45:28 🏗️ Relegation And Rebuild 48:11 👥 England Debut Together 53:19 🥝 All Blacks 1997 Test 56:33 👨🏻‍🏫 Woodward Relentless Standards 59:01 📚 1999 World Cup Lessons 01:04:16 💌 2003 Final Letter And Support 01:08:46 🏆 Saints European Cup Memories 🥃 Rémy Martin Cocktail Recipes https://www.remymartin.com/en-uk/cocktails/ 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
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Was great to hear what Eddie had to say about what happened and the future looking bright for him. Alex & Hask do a great job as always probing and putting their view across 👏 thanks for making my deployment easier 😀

Great to hear Eddie's side

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The Bin Juice (Shame and Ben) answered the call and fronted up....no doubt they will be dropped again next week in favour of bigger names! Long live the Bin Juice!

The Bin Juice is back!

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