The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

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Keown, Arsenal, and the Manchester United Rivalry Revisited Dec 04, 2024

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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!

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Quick Tap: Ireland v Australia & Lions XV Debate Dec 01, 2024

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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.

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GB7s Kicks Off! Nov 29, 2024

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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.

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Ireland & Scotland to Dominate the Lions Squad? Nov 27, 2024

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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?

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Quick Tap - England’s Autumn Report Card Nov 25, 2024

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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.

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S5 Ep11: The Anglo-Welsh Inquisition Nov 20, 2024

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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?
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Quick Tap: England v South Africa Post-Match Analysis Nov 17, 2024

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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.

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S5 Ep10: Johann van Graan on Rassie, the Springboks, and Bath’s Rise Nov 13, 2024

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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.
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Quick Tap: England v Australia Post-Match Analysis Nov 10, 2024

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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.

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S5 Ep9: Rugby’s Next Big Boss? Dr. Brett Robinson Steps Up Nov 06, 2024

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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.
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