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Quick Tap: England v All Blacks Post-Match Analysis Nov 03, 2024

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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.
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S5 Ep8: England's TOP 3 Wins Over the All Blacks Oct 30, 2024

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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.
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S5 Ep7: Will Greenwood Previews England's Autumn Oct 22, 2024

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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.
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S5 Ep6: Steve Backshall is Rugby's Wildest Fan Oct 15, 2024

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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!
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S5 Ep5: Johnny Sexton - Obsessed Oct 09, 2024

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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.
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S5 Ep4: Premiership Rugby’s Financial Reckoning Oct 01, 2024

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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.
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S5 Ep3: Jonny May's New Life in France Sep 24, 2024

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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.
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S5 Ep2: Season Kick-off with GBR & Friends Sep 20, 2024

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Join us live at Underbelly Boulevard Soho for the exciting launch of the new season with The Good, The Bad & The Rugby team, featuring special guests Jon "Fox" Davies, Shane Horgan, and Rory Lawson.
In this episode, we dive into hot topics like the rumoured British and Irish League. We preview the URC, the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership and discuss Maro Itoje's rise to Saracens Captain. We'll also take a closer look at the Lions Tour and ask whether Joe Schmidt can turn things around for Australia.
But it’s not all about rugby. We’ll share our summer adventures, from "The Tindall’s in the Tabloids" to the launch of our new book, “The Good, The Bad & The Rugby – Unleashed”.
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S5 Ep1: Signing Of The Season: Michael Cheika Sep 16, 2024

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Payno and Hask kick off Season 5 with a banger as they dive into the extraordinary career of Michael Cheika, heading up to Leicester to meet the Premiership’s biggest off-season signing.
Cheika’s coaching journey spans the globe, with stints in Italy, France, Ireland, Australia, Japan, Argentina, and even Lebanon’s national rugby league team. In this episode, they explore his diverse coaching experience, including his time as Hask’s boss at Stade Français. Raised by a father who emigrated to Australia with nothing, Cheika reflects on how this bold, risk-taking approach has shaped both his life and his coaching philosophy.
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S4: Johnny Fisher - Boxing's Next "World-Class Prospect" | The Lock-In Jul 26, 2024

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Tune into "The Lock-In" with James Haskell as he chats with heavyweight boxer Johnny Fisher, the man Eddie Hearn calls Fisher a "world-class prospect".
The history graduate played a bit of rugby at Exeter University but admits he'd rather trade punches than be hoisted in a rugby line-out. Get the scoop on his training, nutrition, and of course family life. Bosh!

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