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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 7 of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. Expect more great guests, insight, laughter and tears. Rugby
Episodes
  • Mark Nawaqanitawase: Rugby's Most Wanted Man

    Mark Nawaqanitawase: Rugby's Most Wanted Man
    Oct 21 2026
    Fresh off an NRL Grand Final win with the Sydney Roosters, Wallaby, Olympian, Kangaroo and State of Origin winner Mark Nawaqanitawase joins us in the studio. At just 26, he’s one of the hottest properties in world rugby.We hear about fainting on day two of Roosters pre-season, why league is a game of “finding comfort in the darkness”, and the incredible skills that went viral. He also explains what he plans to bring back to union.We also get into his mum’s brutal verdict on his career, his Fijian and Italian roots, Ferraris, and life with the Roosters. Then there’s his move to Japan with the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights, the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and which jersey he’ll be wearing. Get yourselves into the comments for your chance to win some stash, and make sure you are subscribed. ───────────────────────────── 🔗 LINKS 🎤 Off-Road Live Tour: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-go... 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones 💻 NordVPN - To get 4 extra months head to: https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby 🍺 O'Neill's Live Show - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbr-x-oneills-nations-championship-preview-show-tickets-1999374452810 ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 🛞 Series 7 Is Sponsored By Continental Tyres 03:04 💪 Mark Takes On Grip Strength 05:49 🌟 Growing Up and Heroes 07:54 🏫 School Sports and Mum Rules 15:49 🔥 NRL Fitness and Skills 31:01 🇯🇵 Japan Move and Next Steps 36:22 🦘 Wallabies Debut and Eddie 39:55 👕 Choosing A Jersey 48:02 🤝 Roosters Brotherhood 53:43 🏎️ Ferrari Dreams 56:50 🌏 Fijian & Italian Roots 01:01:50 🏆 World Cup Ambitions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Lawes, Genge & The State Of The Game

    Lawes, Genge & The State Of The Game
    Oct 14 2026
    Payno is joined by two England captains: Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge for a players’ perspective on the state of the game.They cover whether player salaries should be made public, the Prem cap versus the Top 14, and the Henry Pollock million-pound debate. They also discuss England players moving to France, player welfare and why rugby matters to them. ───────────────────────────── 🎤 Off-Road Live Tour: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-go... 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones 💻 NordVPN - To get 4 extra months head to: https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby 📊 90% off Xero for 6 months. Visit https://Xero.com/goodbadrugby 00:00 🏉 Season 7 Is Sponsored By Continental Tyres 04:57 💷 Wages and Salary Transparency 11:46 🔥 Pollock Hype and Player Branding 16:04 🎭 Personality V Performance 27:39 🎤 Roc Nation and Commercial Deals 32:13 🤝 EPS and Life After Rugby 34:33 📱 Social Media Risks and Marler 36:28 🧠 Can Courtney Name His First XV 41:08 🇫🇷 The France Debate 43:57 ✈️ Ellis On Going Abroad 47:52 📋 Cap Rule Compromise 49:59 🥖 Courtney’s French Lessons 55:45 🩹 Player Welfare 01:00:33 🧢 Concussion And Kids 01:03:33 ❤️ Why Rugby Matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Nick Knowles: Pirates, Pasties & Prem Dreams

    Nick Knowles: Pirates, Pasties & Prem Dreams
    Oct 7 2026
    This week, DIY SOS TV star Nick Knowles joins Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall and he’s got some great stories to tell. Now part-owner of the Cornish Pirates, Nick talks about his Welcome to Wrexham-inspired documentary and his ambitious 10-year plan to take the club all the way to the top of the Prem. He also opens up on the realities of making it happen, from the stadium and budget to the challenges of travel to and from Cornwall. From American investment and pirate-themed stadiums to pasties and cannons, this episode is top drawer. 00:00 🛞 Season 6 is Sponsored By Continental Tyres 04:27 💪 Grip Strength Challenge 07:03 🏉 Rugby Roots 11:02 🚪 Nick’s Career Breaks 14:15 🧠 Rugby Life Lessons 19:03 🎬 Pirates Documentary Vision 27:07 🌊 Love Letter To Cornwall 33:23 🔴 Saracens Visit 35:52 🍒 Gloucester Hype Check 38:14 🏴‍☠️ Pirates Ten Year Plan 43:37 🏟️ Stadium Vision 49:29 💥 Pirate Matchday Spectacle 51:53 🛠️ DIY SOS Legacy 01:04:11 👀Richmond Rising 🎤 Off-Road Live Tour: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-go... 📗 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded: ⁠https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones 💻 Nord VPN - To get 4 extra months head to: https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby 💰 Shopify - You don’t need anyone’s approval to make a living. Build your own business with a free trial at shopify.co.uk 📊90% off Xero for 6 months. Visit Xero.com/goodbadrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 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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