The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Mike Brown returns to share a slice of humble pie after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup masterclass. We dissect Finn Russell’s "matador" magic, England’s defensive lapses, and the historic stat haunting Gregor Townsend. Plus, a look ahead to England v Ireland: does Borthwick stick or twist to get England’s campaign back on track?



00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres  

05:27 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 How Scotland Tore England Apart  

07:55 🟥 Key Moments: Cards, Drop Goal, 6–2 Bench  

10:39 🧢 Mike Brown’s Early-Caps Lessons  

15:41 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England Selection Changes  

20:26 🔄 Managing Squad Changes  

29:41 🥃Remy Martin Moment of Excellence  

33:56 🍀Ireland v Italy Re-Cap  

35:53 💪 10 Debate: Farrell’s Warning  

39:10 😬Ireland’s Scrum Concerns

40:09 🇫🇷 Wales 12–54 France  

45:36 👀 Round 3 Preview: England vs Ireland  

51:04 🏟️ Wales vs Scotland  

55:58 ⚔️ France vs Italy  



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It’s Calcutta Cup week! Payno, Hask & Mike Brown preview England’s trip to Murrayfield and ask if Gregor Townsend get a response out of his team. They dissect England’s business-like win over Wales, praise Italy’s resurgence, and debate if Ireland can bounce back. Plus, Round 2 predictions.



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01:40 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Calcutta Cup Memories

02:27 🏉 Gregor’s Big Problem

06:14 🧠 England's Mindset

22:33 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Wales Analysis

32:57 🎨 Italian Renaissance

36:32 🥇 Brex and Menoncello - best in the World?

38:55 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

43:16 🍀 Ireland's Challenges

50:56 🇫🇷 French Dominance

57:30 🔮 Predictions and Expectations



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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.



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Ben Kayser and Shane Horgan join Payno and Tins for the GBR Six Nations preview. They discuss Andy Farrell’s "real test" amid Ireland’s injury crisis and France’s ruthless changes. Plus, Tindall explains why "everybody hates us" suits England, and drops a shock prediction for Italy. The Championship is back baby!



00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:25 Ireland's Challenges and Rebuilding Phase

09:45 France's Squad Changes

10:04 Tribute to Uini Atonio

22:37 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

34:00 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

36:27 England Team Announcement 

39:32 England's Performance and Potential

58:02 Welsh Rugby's Struggles and Future

01:03:27 Scotland's Prospects in the Six Nations

01:07:55 Italy's Rising Potential

01:12:40 Quickfire Predictions



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Eddie "The Beast" Hall joins Payno and Hask for a a raw, unmissable episode. From becoming the first human to deadlift 500kg to being crowned the World’s Strongest Man, Eddie reveals how mental health struggles helped shape the man he is today.



He opens up about the extreme psychological triggers he used to break records including visualising his children in danger and the physical price he paid. Plus, the moment of truth: Can The Beast crush the leaderboard on our Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?



00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:26 Life Beyond Strongman: Tanks and YouTube

06:16 Eddie Hall's Acting and MMA Ventures

13:37 Childhood and Family Dynamics

18:35 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges

27:46 Journey to Becoming World's Strongest Man

36:38 Post-Victory Career and Challenges

44:22 Mind Games and Competitions

46:59 The Half-Ton Deadlift

54:59 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge



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Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson reveals the secrets behind their success, from the recruitment process to the brutal reality of cutting players. He discusses managing England stars like Henry Pollock, the toll of England duty, and the truth behind THAT halftime rant. Plus, can the coach beat his players on the Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?



00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:07 Balancing Rugby and Personal Life

06:55 The Journey to Coaching

26:47 Handling Difficult Conversations

28:38 Sam Vesty Bromance

38:26 Recruitment Insights

57:56 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

59:20 Reflections on his International Career

01:02:57 Managing England Stars

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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.



#Rugby #Podcast




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