The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Join us at the Allianz (May) Stadium for a special recording on the day of Jonny May’s testimonial. Santa has visited the lads and Jonny recalls the time at Gloucester he was gifted a chicken in a Secret Santa. The team gets into the festive spirit by opening 12 advent calendar doors, each of which contains a nugget of positivity, spreading cheer as we step into Christmas & 2025. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

In this exciting episode, we dive into the world of the brightest names in rugby—those whose talent, charisma, and marketability make them global icons. This isn’t about the best players in the game; it’s about the ones who own the spotlight. From thrilling performances on the field to trendsetting moves off it, these athletes command attention, dominate social media, and make brands and fans alike flock to their orbit. Returning to the studio is Steve Martin, a sports marketing guru who has worked with legends like Tiger Woods, Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Rory McIlroy. Steve shares insights from his impressive career and discusses his latest venture, MSQ Sport + Entertainment, where he helps connect brands, athletes, and audiences through groundbreaking strategies and experiences. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health and violence that some listeners may find distressing. Join The Good, The Bad & The Rugby for a poignant and unforgettable episode featuring Ben Cohen and Phil Vickery as they sit down with Tins and Payno to share their deeply personal stories of triumph, struggle, and resilience. Coinciding with the release of the highly anticipated documentary Unbreakable: England 2003 on TNT and Discovery+, the team explores the untold aftermath of England’s historic 2003 Rugby World Cup victory. Cohen reflects on a personal tragedy that profoundly shaped his career, while Vickery shares raw and candid revelations about life after rugby. Together, they discuss their 20-year reunion and the impact getting back together will have. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres

From that iconic Van Nistelrooy clash to behind-the-scenes contract negotiations with Sir Alex Ferguson, Martin Keown pulls no punches as he opens up about his career highs, lows, and untold stories from his autobiography On The Edge. This episode is about rivalries, physicality, and raw competitiveness that any sports fan can appreciate. You don’t need to love football to enjoy this—you just need to love sport at its toughest and most passionate! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Who would make your Lions XV? As the autumn draws to a close, Alex Goode and Charlie Morgan are joined by former Ireland hooker and pundit extraordinaire Bernard Jackman. The lads dive into Ireland’s nail-biting clash with Australia before devising and debating their very own Lions XV. 🔟 How much does Ireland’s game hinge upon their 10? 🇦🇺 Has Joe Schmidt made the difference for Australia? 🦁 Schoeman or Porter, Mitchell or Gibson-Park, Russell or Smith? The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

The World Sevens Series kicks off in Dubai this weekend - where GB7s men & women will take on the best teams in the world & start their epic international journey! Before they headed off, Alex sat down with a couple of the big bosses & players from GB7s to reflect on the summer in Paris, the growth of the sport & size up the season ahead! Joe Lydon, Director of Performance for GB7s, women’s player, Lauren Torley, who’s rumoured to have the best dance moves in Team GB join Alex first. Then World Cup winner & newly appointed Head Coach of three women’s side, Giselle Mather & men’s captain Kaleem Baretto plot their maps for the of a World Series ahead.

This week on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, Payno is joined by Ireland legend Shane Horgan and former Scotland captain Rory Lawson for a jam-packed episode. They dive into the aftermath of Scotland’s massive win over Australia, look at South Africa’s undeniable dominance, and assess Joe Schmidt’s rebuild of the Wallabies. With the Six Nations looming, the gang predicts the carnage to come, speculates on Lions Tour selections, and explores how Ireland will fare without Andy Farrell at the helm. Plus, they spotlight the meteoric rise of players like Sam Prendergast and discuss the ever-growing Blair Kinghorn fan club. There's also throwback to the 1980's as we put together a modern day Scotland-Ireland Combined XV, will Irish & Scottish stars dominate the Lions Squad? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Join Alex Goode and Charlie Morgan as they break it all down from Twickenham! England’s Autumn series wrapped up with just one win in four matches—so how do our guys rate their performance out of 10? Should England stick with their aggressive “Hammer” Defence? Who stood out as England’s top performers this autumn? Can England regroup and rise in time for the Six Nations? Get ready for an honest review. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Payno, Hask & Tins are joined by England speedster Jonny May and Wales legend Jon "Fox" Davies to debrief on an Autumn to forget for both nations. Just where has it all gone wrong for the Rose and the Dragon? With a Lions year fast approaching, we ask if one Australian journalist is getting a little overexcited..."WE’RE BACK YOU BASTARDS, AND COMING FOR YOU!” Plus, we dive into the bombshell news of a proposed breakaway league that could shake the sport to its core, with the world’s top 200 players reportedly being tempted away from their clubs. What could this mean for rugby as we know it? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.

The Quick Tap is back with The Daily Telegraph's Charlie Morgan and England full-back Alex Goode. Together, they break down the defining moments from England’s hard-hitting 20-29 showdown with South Africa. With expert insights into England’s line outs and kicking game, the power of Sam Underhill, defending Etzebeth at the breakdown and the gamechanger that is Cheslin Kolbe. The Quick Tap is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Alex, Hask, and Tins are joined by Bath Head Coach Johann van Graan, whose high coaching IQ has propelled Bath to the top of the Premiership. With a crucial England v South Africa game looming, Johann reveals the tactical genius that makes Rassie Erasmus the best coach in the world and how the Springboks have evolved into the World's Number 1 side. With a CV that spans Super Rugby, Springboks, URC, and now the Premiership, Johann shares insights into the adaptability and composure required to coach at the highest levels of sport. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

The Quick Tap is back with The Daily Telegraph's Charlie Morgan and England full-back Alex Goode. Together, they break down the defining moments from England’s tantalising 37-42 clash with Australia. With expert insights into England’s defensive strategies, Borthwick’s game management, where England go next and Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's phenomenal debut performance for the Wallabies. The Quick Tap is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Alex, Hask, and Tins are joined by Dr. Brett Robinson, former Australian Wallaby and front-runner to be the next Chair of World Rugby. With his sons as the motivators for his unexpected appearance on GBR, Brett reveals his path to candidacy, what sparked his decision to lead, and why he believes his experience in both business and player safety makes him the right man to lead World Rugby.  The GBR team brings the heat on modernising the game. But to begin, we are honoured to unveil the new British & Irish Lions shirt for their tour of Australia in 2025. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Introducing The Quick Tap with The Daily Telegraph's Charlie Morgan and England full-back Alex Goode. Together, they break down the defining moments from England’s nail-biting 22-24 clash with the All Blacks. With expert insights into Borthwick’s substitution decisions, defensive strategies, and detailed analysis of the play that led to George Ford's missed drop. The Quick Tap is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.

In this epic episode of Good Bad Rugby, Payno takes a deep dive into England’s three most unforgettable victories over the mighty All Blacks. Join Mike Tindall to relive the 2003 triumph in Wellington, Tom Wood to revisit the iconic 2012 win at Twickenham, and Jonny May to break down the monumental 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final. Hear Tins share stories from his wild celebration with Jason Leonard and Lawrence Dallaglio, and feel Tom Wood’s pride as he recounts taking down his heroes, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read. From Eddie Jones’ samurai sword motivation to Jonny's unusual strategy for facing the Haka, this episode explores rugby’s greatest moments of courage, camaraderie, and legendary victories. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

With Hask and Tins away, we’ve got a special lineup for this episode. Alongside Payno is World Cup winner Will Greenwood, bringing his expert insights on the England squad ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. Joining him is Telegraph Rugby guru Charlie Morgan, ready to break down the team’s strengths, potential surprises, and the challenges they’ll face this autumn. Greens takes us down memory lane recalling some epic Autumn Test matches, reminiscing about those legendary games against the All Blacks, Springboks & Wallabies. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres

Alex, Hask, and Tins are back with their most thrilling episode yet—TV's ultimate adventurer, Steve Backshall, is in the hot seat! Get ready for jaw-dropping stories of deadly creatures, Steve’s no-holds-barred take on rugby's role in the climate crisis, and why he thinks Antoine Dupont isn't the GOAT of the animal kingdom! And the BIG debate you didn’t see coming—should Hask really let his 2-year-old watch Jurassic Park?! Tune in for the wildest, most unpredictable episode yet... you won't want to miss it! Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby crew sits down with Ireland rugby legend, Johnny Sexton. He’s the most decorated Irish rugby player of all time, a legend for Leinster, Ireland and the Lions. We're talking four Six Nations titles, including two Grand Slams, four European Cups with Leinster, and let’s not forget — World Player of the Year in 2018. A career of highs, hard knocks, and plenty of conflict in between, and it’s all captured in his new autobiography, Obsessed. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Alex, Hask, and Tins dive into the financial future of Premiership Rugby. Special guest Alex Cadwallader, Director at Leonard Curtis, joins the crew to discuss the newly released Leonard Curtis report, which examines the financial health of Premiership clubs from 2018 to 2023. With seven out of ten clubs reported to be balance sheet insolvent, the team explores what this means for the future of the game in England.  Along with financial talk, the episode also recaps recent Premiership action, including key away wins for Tins' old teams Gloucester and Bath.   Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

This week, we take you to one of the most prestigious events in French rugby – La Nuit du Rugby in Paris. Often referred to as the "Oscars of French Rugby," this glamorous night celebrates the most thrilling moments and standout performances from the past season. With an increasing number of English rugby stars heading to France, we sit down with none other than the legend himself, Jonny May, to hear how he's adapting to life in Angoulême. Alex, Hask, Tins, and Jonny also reflect on the opening weekend of the Gallagher Premiership and a monumental weekend in The Rugby Championship. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres