Episodes
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!
Published 07/26/24
Published 07/15/24
As Ireland beat World Champions South Africa, GBR reacts to the big games of the weekend with Mike Tindall, Shane Horgan & Jon "Fox" Davies. GBR Reacts is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 07/14/24
Following an action-packed weekend of international rugby, Alex Payne catches up with Mike Tindall, Jon “Fox” Davies, and Shane Horgan to analyse the weekend's events. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres
Published 07/07/24
Hask is joined by Jack Willis following Toulouse's victory in the Top 14.  After the collapse of his previous club Wasps, Jack has achieved great success, winning two Top 14 titles and the Champions Cup. We delve into Toulouse's 3-day celebration, his England Exile, and the possibility of him joining the Lions Tour in 2025. Season 4 is proudly sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 07/02/24
Hask heads to Monaco to delve into the secrets of the Tour de France, the pinnacle of cycling. Joining forces with 2018 Tour champion Geraint Thomas and ex-Ineos Grenadiers captain Luke Rowe, they delve into topics like mental toughness, proper nutrition, flicking, and the dreaded saddle sores. This podcast covers all the bases! Season 4 of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 06/25/24
International rugby is back! Payno, Tins, and Jonny May share their thoughts on the first weekend of the Summer Tests, discussing Japan vs England and Barbarians vs Fiji. And don't miss Mike Tindall's take on the Boks' first appearance since lifting the World Cup. Season 4 of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 06/23/24
Payno and Tins welcome Kyle Sinckler and Jonny May to GBR HQ for the last studio show of the season. Both players can't wait to play for the Barbarians this weekend before heading off to France with their new club contracts.  In a rare interview Kyle opens up about falling out of favour with England, but he still has ambitions to wear the Red Rose and Lions jersey. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 06/18/24
Payno and Tins are reunited with the Hask. Its our original combo - the ready salted of pods.  Hask bleeds green, black and yellow following Northampton's epic triumph at Twickenham and we pick an England Team to take on the All Blacks on July 6th… Marcus Smith or Fin Smith, Alex Mitchell or Ben Spencer? International rugby is just around the corner. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 06/11/24
On this week’s show Alex, Tins and Jonny May are joined by Tom Wood who captained Northampton to Premiership glory 10 years ago.  We preview highly anticipated final between Saints and Bath, which is completely sold out. As we bid farewell to Courtney Lawes from English rugby this weekend, our lads also take a moment to honour the incredible contributions of Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi, and the Vunipola brothers.  All that, plus... Mike takes the Continental Tyres Quiz: Who started in the...
Published 06/04/24
Alex, Tins and Jonny May are joined for a Bank Holiday episode by the Saracens and England flanker Ben Earl.  The foursome talk golf, snooker, recovery, Lions ambitions, England under Eddie Jones, personal development, Zak Crawley, and how being around the alphas at Sarries helped Ben grow as a player and a person.  They also dig into a fascinating Champions Cup Final, with Tins and Jonny getting into the weeds on where the game was won and lost; reflect on Gloucester's defeat to Sale in...
Published 05/29/24
Alex, Tins and Will Greenwood are together to discuss the Investec Champions Cup Final between Toulouse and Leinster - but why has Will got his guns out?  They discuss where the game will be won and lost, who has a bigger point to prove and which team is like a Ferrari.  The guys also speak to Jonny May ahead of his final game for Gloucester in the Challenge Cup Final and find time to chat about mohawks and whether a stretching area has been named after him yet at Kingsholm. They also give...
Published 05/22/24
On this week’s show we are joined by Mark Foster, a former Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs winger.  He is now Senior Vice President of Finance at LIV Golf - the tournament backed by one of the biggest sovereign wealth funds in the world. Golf is one of many sports that has seen significant investment from Saudi Arabia. Rugby is yet to have a big bite of the cherry but it feels like it may be a case of ‘when, not if’ this happens. So where is rugby in the queue? How desperately does it need a...
Published 05/15/24
Gethin Jenkins ‘Melon’ and Adam Jones ‘Bomb’ are 2 modern greats. Both test centurions who won 3 Six Nations Grandslams together for Wales. This accolade puts the Props in the same company as Sir Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and the late JPR Williams. Both represented the British & Irish Lions, both are now coaching, but inbetween were involved in some of Wales’ greatest days. This show reveals what made them such a formidable pair. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 05/07/24
Alex Payne is joined by Ben Kayser, Shane Horgan and Will Greenwood to preview one of the biggest weekend’s in the rugby calendar. It’s the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals.  How can Harlequins and Northampton Saints beat Toulouse and Leinster? Our expert panel give their views. The lads also reflect on their own experiences of reaching European finals, what makes the tournament special, and how can it be improved? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 05/01/24
On this week’s show James Haskell is joined by his former England Rugby teammates Jonny May and Ellis Genge.  Jonny gives an update on his preparations for life post-rugby as he becomes a firefighter for the day. Gengey is flying high after the Bristol Bears record Gallagher Premiership win at the weekend. We also get an update from Ellis on club/country hybrid contracts. Plus – who will win the inaugural Continental Tyres Quiz? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. 
Published 04/23/24
The England head coach Steve Borthwick joins Payno and Hask where the guys find out about the man behind the badge. We hear of how his experiences as a club and an international player have shaped how he deals with everything that comes with having the top job in English rugby. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres
Published 04/16/24
The Good, The Bad & The Rugby record a special podcast from the greatest party in rugby - the Hong Kong Sevens. Alex, Hask and Tins are joined by special guests: Rob Vickerman, DJ Forbes, David Campese, and former England Footballer David James. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 04/10/24
Hask is joined in studio by his former Stade Francais teammate Ollie Phillips to help interview Alex Gray aka Apollo from Gladiators. Alex has had a varied and wonderful career that's taken him from England U20 captaincy, to the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. Now he has a starring role in the smash hit remake of Gladiators. In the week that Louis Rees-Zammit signed for the Kansas City Chiefs, Alex speaks about his time in the NFL and the challenge of making the active roster. Season 4 is...
Published 04/02/24
“Rugby’s Greatest Unions” returns with England's formidable centre pairing of Jeremy Guscott and Will Carling. Starting 44 times together, between 1989 and 1996, they would win 3 Five Nations Grandslams. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 03/27/24
Alex, Hask and Tins look back on the 2024 Six Nations. Congratulations to Ireland who claimed back-to-back titles, and Italy who had their best ever tournament. We are joined by one of the stars of the Italian team, their fly-half - Paolo Garbisi. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres
Published 03/20/24
Ben Kayser joins Payno, Hask & Tins to reflect on a remarkable weekend of Six Nations rugby. Plus we look ahead to Super Saturday and England's big game in France. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 03/13/24
Will Greenwood & Shane Horgan join Alex Payne for an epic preview of England v Ireland. Our two esteemed guests talk through their memories of the fixture and look ahead to the latest instalment at Twickenham. How can England beat Ireland? The lads have brought their note books and dive deep for an answer. Season 4 is sponsored with Continental Tyres.
Published 03/06/24
Jonny May joins Payno and Tins for a review of Calcutta Cup. Was England's loss at Murrayfield a step forward for Steve Borthwick's team? Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Published 02/28/24
It’s a big week for the home nations with Scotland v England & Ireland v Wales. How do Scotland find consistency?  How do England find another level?  Are Ireland ambling to the Slam, can Wales young guns make themselves famous? On this week’s show Payno, Hask and Tins dive into all of the above as the Guinness Six Nations reaches the midway mark. Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
Published 02/21/24