The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Alex and Hask are joined by former Scotland and Glasgow Warriors tyro Ryan Wilson—who famously sparked the 2018 tunnel bust-up—to dive into the England v Scotland rivalry in Calcutta Cup week. They revisit that fiery clash, assess Scotland’s current form, and debate whether Finn Russell is hitting Lions-level performances. Plus we'll a look ahead to the rest of Round 3 and make our heycar predictions.

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00:00 Intro  
00:42 Getting to know Ryan Wilson
19:27 The Calcutta Cup - A modern history
25:00 The 2018 tunnel bust-up
41:00 Where are Scotland right now?
47:44 A big day for Finn Russell
54:30 How much further can Townsend take Scotland?
59:30 The Rest of Round 3
01:11:03 heycar Predictions
01:15:51 Watches of Bath competition

 

 

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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby team is back to dissect all the action from Round 2 of the Six Nations! Are England truly back? Alex, Hask, and Tins break down England’s nail-biting 26-25 victory over France, Marcus Smith’s performance at fullback, and the influence of Northampton’s dynamic backs. They also dive into Ireland’s unstoppable form, Gatland’s departure from Wales, and whether Finn Russell is losing ground in the Lions pecking order. Plus, don’t miss our latest game—Who The Ruck Is That?

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00:00:00 Intro  
00:02:00 Shaun Edwards loses the plot
00:03:50 England Are Back!
00:12:29 Is the pressure off England?
00:16:09 Did Marcus Smith at 15 work?
00:19:40 Northampton Cohesion
00:22:20 Hask on the England back-row 
00:25:00 What are the team doing in the fallow week?
00:27:42 “Time to get rid of that loser Galthie” 
00:32:00 Hask’s trip to Murrayfield
00:36:44 Scotland Crack!
00:39:23 Is Gibson-Park the best no.9 in the world?
00:41:24 Gats Sacked!
00:44:45 Howden Lions Watch
00:49:44 O’Gara for the Australia Job?
00:52:26 WoB’s - Who The Ruck is That?!
 
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As the Six Nations heats up, Alex, Hask, and Tins are joined by French rugby expert Ben Kayser to dissect the key moments from Round 1 and preview the upcoming England vs. France showdown. Can Borthwick’s team bounce back? Is Antoine Dupont truly unstoppable? Ben shares the inside scoop on who’ll start at 10 for France. Plus, we dive into our first Howden Lions Watch.

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00:00 – Intro
03:41 – The Lord’s Take on Ireland vs. England
08:30 – England’s Defence NEEDS WORK
10:00 – Ben Kayser; A view from France
13:19 – England v France off-field differences
21:51 – Is This England Team TOO Soft?
38:21 – Continental Tyres’ Question of the Week – You Won’t Believe the Answer!
40:18 – France vs. Wales catch-up
43:18 – Antoine Dupont DOMINATES
53:00 – Red Card Chaos: N’tamack’s OUT! Who Should Start at 10?!
56:29 – Where Are France’s Weaknesses?
59:00 – How to STOP Antoine Dupont?
01:03:57 – Scotland’s Big Moment
01:07:00 – Howden Lions Watch
01:11:57 – Mystic Mike’s Predictions
01:17:00 – Stuart Lancaster SACKED
01:19:00 – Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win Big with the WoB Group!
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In this episode of GBR, the team dives into the highly anticipated Six Nations tournament. Is it the greatest rugby competition in the world?

Former Ireland winger Shane Horgan joins the discussion, reminiscing about the tournament’s magic while the guys discuss whether moving it behind a paywall could be a costly mistake.

On the field, the big questions loom: Can anyone stop France? How will Ireland’s aging squad get on? And just how much pressure is Steve Borthwick under?

Plus, don’t miss Mystic Mike’s predictions—brought to you in partnership with heycar!

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In this gripping episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby, Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Bill Sweeney, the embattled CEO of the RFU, as he faces mounting scrutiny from every corner of England.

With an SGM looming, record financial losses, grassroots discontent, and criticism from players, fans, and referees alike, Sweeney breaks his silence. From the future of the Championship to the controversial bonus payments and the state of English rugby at all levels.

This is a critical conversation about leadership, and whether Sweeney and the RFU are fit for purpose in 2025 & beyond.



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