Vive Bordeaux! Ex-England, Kenya and USA Sevens coach, Mike Friday dives into a jaw-dropping week of rugby alongside Payno and Hask. The lads debate the titanic final between Bordeaux and Northampton Saints, centring on accusations of foul play against Rugby’s greatest showman, Henry Pollock. What did our young Lion learn? & as the EPCR announce a new Club World Cup, we look to rugby’s future. Sevens guru Mike also reacts to the sport’s management in the face of heartbreaking headlines that Ireland Men’s Sevens team will cease to exist and Great Britain men and women will move to a part-time programme. Is its Olympic status at stake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for the Investec Champions Cup final! This week, we're breaking down the Anglo-French showdown between Northampton Saints and Bordeaux, with Ben Kayser's inside track on the big-budget French side and their attacking genius Jalibert. We also delve into Bath's Gallagher Premiership dominance and their upcoming Challenge Cup Final. Plus, huge news on Red Bull's potential takeover of Newcastle Falcons and Antoine Dupont's move into American rugby ownership. All this, plus our final picks for the ultimate Investec Champions Cup Dream Team. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.  WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 00:00 🛞 Strap in with Continental Tyres 02:25 🛁 Bath's Premiership Dominance: Is Their Squad Unstoppable?  10:19 💸 Rugby Ticket Prices: "Obscene" for Fans!!!  13:02 🐯 Leicester Tigers' New Era: Geoff Parling Appointment Discussed  20:03 😇 Northampton's Champions Cup Cohesion 24:39🍷 Bordeaux's "Freak Attack": Jalibert & Lucu's Magic  48:55: 🦓 Investec Champions Cup Dream Team: Our Ultimate Picks!  55:36 🪽 Red Bull Buys Newcastle Falcons?! A Major Game Changer  01:05:49 🇺🇸 Antoine Dupont's American Rugby Investment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Northampton and England winger Tommy Freeman joins the pod for a laugh-out-loud, raw and at times deeply personal chat. Fresh off a Lions call-up and in red-hot form - with 15 tries in his last 10 games - Tommy reflects on the moments that shaped him, from the heartbreak of missing out on the 2023 Rugby World Cup to living with epilepsy. With Saints heading into the Investec Champions Cup Final, we look ahead to his blockbuster showdown with Louis Bielle-Biarrey as Northampton prepare to face Bordeaux. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.  WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🎧 00:00 – Strap in with Continental Tyres 🦁 02:00 – Freeman’s a Lion  💥 10:00 – Tommy on Pollock  🔄 19:28 – Mr Versatile - winger, fullback, centre... and maybe even a 10? 👬 23:07 – Mitchell & Smith - the big kids of Northampton 👑 27:00 – Hampton Court & Royal Questions  🔥 33:00 – Try Machine 🚨 38:28 – Hooked by Eddie Jones 🐯 42:28 – Why Tigers Passed  💔 43:57 – Missing the 2023 RWC  🧠 45:00 – Living with Epilepsy 🔵 54:36 – The Leinster Recap  🙌 01:00:00 – Fraser Dingwall Appreciation Society  ⚡ 01:04:00 – Final H2H: Freeman vs Bielle-Biarry  🏆 01:08:00 – The People’s Final – Saints vs Bordeaux ⌚ 01:14:30 – Watches of Bath Quiz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filmed in style at the House of Rémy Martin, this week’s episode finds Alex, Hask, and Jonny May enjoying life in Cognac-deep in wine country and not far from Bordeaux’s dismantling of Toulouse-as they unpack a seismic weekend in the Investec Champions Cup. Northampton’s young guns stun Leinster, prompting big praise for Pollock, Smith, Freeman and more. But how might the Saints’ heroics shake up Andy Farrell’s Lions selection? Plus, Jonny faces another pronunciation test-this time courtesy of Bielle-Biarrey. Please enjoy your Rémy Martin responsibly. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.  WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🚗 00:00 – Buckle Up with Continental Tyres 🥃 02:53 – Welcome Rémy Martin! 🎤 05:00 – Hampton Court Live Show Details ☘️ 06:33 – How the Saints Stunned Dublin 🔥 14:51 – Fearless ? Northampton’s Mindset 🎨 24:00 – Pollock’s not so secret talent 🦁 31:30 – How the results will impact the Lions selction 😱 46:24 – What happened to Leinster? 🍷 50:00 – Bordeaux make their first Champions Cup Final! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As French club rugby thrives, English rugby finds itself at a crossroads. Alex and Tins are joined by Jonny May, Courtney Lawes, and rugby powerbroker Simon Gillham [OBE] for a timely conversation on what England can learn from across the Channel. From the dominance of ProD2 and the booming Top 14 to the structural chaos at home, the team digs into the future of the English game. Plus: Courtney’s Lions ambitions & Investec Champions Cup semi-final previews. Tickets are selling fast for finals weekend in Cardiff on the 23rd and 24th of May, head to EPCRugby.com for more details. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.  WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🛞 00:00 – Buckle Up with Continental Tyres 🎙️ 02:00 – Meet Simon Gillham OBE: Rugby’s Quiet Powerbroker 🤝 05:47 – When Brive Signed Courtney Lawes: Inside the Transfer 🏆 11:14 – Why Promotion & Relegation Still Works 🇫🇷 21:13 – What English Rugby Can Learn from France 📺 27:30 – Prem Rugby’s £200M TV Deal: Gamechanger? ⚠️ 40:18 – The Hidden Problem with Premiership Academies 🏗️ 45:47 – Franchise Model: Big Questions 🔥 51:35 – Investec Champions Cup Semi-Final Preview 🔍 56:59 – Courtney’s  Saints Scouting Report 🦁 01:04:00 – Lions 10 Debate: Smith, Prendergast, Ford, Farrell? 🇫🇷 01:09:49 – Bordeaux v Toulouse: All French Affair 🔮 01:11:50 – Semi-Final Predictions: Who’s Going to Cardiff? 🎯 01:13:50 – Courtney on a 3rd Lions Tour? 🧠 01:18:00 – England’s New Coaching Team & Players to Watch this Summer 🐉 01:21:25 – Dave Reddin Joins Wales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Godfather of Strength and Conditioning. Fresh from the misty mountains of Peru, Al and Hask are joined by Hask's former Conditioning Coach at Wasps, Craig White; a man whose influence has shaped the face of High-Performance Coaching in rugby.  With troublesome tales of managing Trevor Leota at Wasps alongside Shaun Edwards, Craig shares the biggest lessons he learned working with Clive Woodward and Warren Gatland on the 2005 and 2009 Lions Tours. For Craig, everything changed when he took a breather from the hyper-masculine world of rugby just months before the 2011 World Cup to go on a yoga retreat that opened his eyes to mindfulness, nature and a more spiritual style of coaching… Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.  🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 🐝 01:00 - A Wasps Reunion 💪09:38 - Prescribing Brotherhood ⚽🏉 16:07 - Football V Rugby, Allardyce V Gatland 🤯 20:26 - How Do You Manage Trevor Leota? 🦁 25:02 - 2005 + 2009 Lions Tour Double 🐯 34:54 - Crouching Tigers Hidden Craig 🧘‍♂️ 38:24 - The Life-Changing Yoga Retreat 💥 45:19 - Hitting Rock Bottom & Learning How To Feel 🌿 52:03 - Get Children Off Screens & In Nature 🌍 55:46 - Tier 2 Champion: Uruguay and Chile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2-time Investec Champions Cup Winner Geordan Murphy joins Hask and Payno to break down the weekend’s action. Leinster have activated cheat mode with Jordie Barrett at 12 and the RG Snyman wrecking shop. Jack Willis checks in from Toulouse to reflect on a gritty win in Toulon, life without Dupont, and his Lions ambitions. Plus: Furbank’s return, Vesty’s attack and Pollock’s swagger lighting up English rugby.  Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.  WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🛞 00:00 – Buckle Up with Continental Tyres 🤣 03:28 – Hask’s WILD Rory McIlroy Story  ⚡ 06:15 – Leinster Go FULL Cheat Mode 🧠 14:52 – How should Leinster deal with Pollock?  😲 26:54 – The Reason Tommy Freeman Left Leicester 🔥 29:00 – Just How Lethal is Sam Vesty’s Attack?! 🇫🇷 33:20 – Bordeaux Lucu Good 👬 39:16 – Willis x Hask Reunite ⚔️ 41:51 – Toulon vs Toulouse: Hostility & History  🔍 45:00 – Who Really Is Ugo Mola?  😢 53:29 – The Dupont Void: How Big a Loss? 🫡 57:30 – What It Means to Captain Toulouse 📈 01:00:00 – Jack’s Rise On & Off the Pitch ❤️ 01:07:00 – Brotherly Love: Tom & Jack’s Bond 🦁 01:11:00 – Jack’s Lions Nibble 🌟 01:17:30 – Investec Dream Team 🧩 01:25:00 – New Tigers Coach? No.10? Fin Smith Rumors Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin Kayser joins Hask and Tins to break down all the action from the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages. What’s next for La Rochelle under O'Gara’s leadership? Has Tadhg Beirne’s recent performances shifted our Lions XV? And with 4 English teams falling in the Round of 16, the guys question whether England's eligibility rules should be changed for Jack Willis. Plus, don’t miss the latest round of Who The Ruck Is That? Can Connor from Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club win £5k for his team? Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🦓 00:00 – Welcome to the Investec Quarters 🪂 01:00 – Parachute Chaos in Toulouse 🤔 04:30 – Can O’Gara Turn La Rochelle’s Fortunes Around? 👑 11:20 – Tadhg Beirne: Sorry Not Sorry 🌹12:30 – A Tough Weekend for the English Sides 🧠 21:19 – The Marcus Smith Dilemma 🇫🇷 26:00 – Jack Willis: The French-Based Lion? 📈 32:32 – Lions Watch: Who’s Rising? Who’s Falling? 🎯 39:00 – Munster’s Miracle Run: Can They Go All the Way? 🇫🇷 41:22 – Why the French Still Care About Europe 💙 43:23 – Leinster’s Dream Draw 🔮 48:15 – Quarter-Final Predictions: Who Makes the Final? 🍚 49:30 – Elevate Your Plate: Tilda Rice Time 🏉 50:59 – Ultimate Investec Partnerships: The Half-Back Debate 🛁 58:53 – Bath for Bath: Tins Caught in a Club Conundrum 🏟️ 59:43 – Worcester are Back! But What About Wasps? 🕵️ 01:01:17 – Who the Ruck is That?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from his appointment to the British & Irish Lions coaching team, Richard Wigglesworth joins The Good, the Bad & the Rugby for a deep dive into his remarkable journey—from record-breaking Premiership player to key figure in England’s coaching setup. Hask and Tins catch up with their old teammate to discuss the challenges of Lions selection and his reflections on England’s Six Nations campaign under Steve Borthwick. With the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages looming, and with his Lions hat on, Wigglesworth shares his thoughts on the key games and match-ups. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🎂 00:00 – Hask Turns 40! Birthday Surprise  🏉 01:00 – Welcoming Richard Wigglesworth 🔥 05:00 – England’s Six Nations: The Review 🌹 08:30 – Life Under Steve Borthwick ⚡ 14:30 – The Moment It Clicked for England 🏆 16:30 – Fin Smith: Winning Machine 🔄 18:40 – Hybrid Players: The Future of Rugby? 💥 20:16 – Henry Pollock Impact 🍚 25:28 – Elevate Your Plate with Tilda Rice 🦁 27:00 – Becoming a British & Irish Lions Coach 🤜🤛 30:30 – Wigglesworth & Farrell: The Bond 🧐 36:21 – GBR’s Lions Selection & Tough Calls 🦓 43:39 – Investec Champions Cup: Who’s Got the Edge? 💼 59:30 – Bill Sweeney Survives! ⏱️ 01:01:00 – Win Big! Watches of Bath Competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Red Roses Head Coach John Mitchell to reflect on his diverse coaching career. At just 37, he became Head Coach of the All Blacks, facing intense media scrutiny after their exit from the 2003 Rugby World Cup. His journey then took him to coaching roles in Australia and South Africa, where a life-changing armed robbery shifted his perspective. Now in his third stint with England—having previously worked under Clive Woodward and Eddie Jones—is Mitchell the coach to deliver World Cup glory later this year? Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🚗 00:00 – Strap in with Continental Tyres! 👴 04:30 – The Tindall x Mitchell Reunion 🇳🇿 19:56 – Crashing Out of the 2003 World Cup 🔪 25:50 – The Johannesburg Knife Attack 👶 36:05 – 37 Years Old & Head Coach of the All Blacks 🦫 42:05 – Working for Eddie Jones 🏏 48:31 – Being Father to an International Cricketer 🌹 53:18 – The Women’s Rugby World Cup 🥇 01:04:54 – Greatest Achievement 💔 01:05:29 – Toughest Moment 🏉 01:09:03 – Best Player & Memories of Jonah Lomu 🇺🇾 01:12:00 – Retirement Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex, Hask, and Tins break down the final weekend of the Six Nations, with England finishing on a high and France securing the title. They discuss England’s resurgence, Wales’ struggles, and Scotland’s recurring issues. The crew also tackles the latest Lions squad predictions, and Payno brings a 99-cap fly-half into the conversation. Plus we look back at Henry Pollock’s impressive debut. Win Tickets to the opening 2 Lions Tests WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🚀 00:00 – Strap in with Continental Tyres!  🏆 01:45 – Six Nations 2025 Review – What Just Happened?! 🔥 07:31 – Has Fin Smith LOCKED IN the England 10 Jersey? 🤔 😂 09:12 – Hask’s Tactical Dive… Yes, You Read That Right! 📋 12:12 – Steve Borthwick’s Report Card  🐶 17:52 – Henry, the Dog’s Pollocks  👀 26:21 – Well, Well, Wales… What Now? 🔄 30:41 – Groundhog Day for Scotland – Again?! 🟥 37:24 – Mauvaka Sees Red… Or Does He? 🤨 ☘️ 45:12 – Ireland: Andy Farrell’s Biggest Challenge Yet! 😱 54:24 – Howden Lions Watch – Surprise Picks Incoming?! 📉 01:04:02 – Prem Returns… But Newcastle Are in TROUBLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The battle lines are drawn as England take on Wales in rugby’s fiercest rivalry! With Payno and Tins away, Hask takes the wheel alongside Jonny May, and they’re up against a legendary Welsh midfield duo—Jon "Fox" Davies and Howden Ambassador Dr. Jamie Roberts. The lads break down all the action from the Six Nations, and debate the hottest Lions selections. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. Win Tickets to the opening 2 Lions Tests WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 00:00 🚀 Strap in! This is gonna be BIG! 01:22 😱  Show Almost CANCELLED?! 03:00 🩺 Meet Dr. Roberts & Foxy – The Rugby Brain Trust! 06:00 🏉 Six Nations Chaos! Who’s Hot, Who’s Not? 15:00 🔥 Lions #10 Jersey – The Battle Heats Up! 20:52 🐉 Wales in-DEPTH - who should land TOP JOB? 31:01 🦁 Lions Captaincy – Who’s Leading the Pack? 44:30 👀 Howden Lions Watch – Surprise Picks Incoming?! 01:03:00 🎯 Six Nations Predictions – “Arrogant Michael” 01:07:00 🤔 Who the RUCK is That?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The French press have dubbed it La Finale, and with everything on the line, Ireland v France promises to be an epic showdown. Alex and Tins are joined by French rugby legend Ben Kayser and Ireland’s own Shane Horgan to break it all down. With centurians Healy, O’Mahony, and Murray set to bow out, can Ireland give them the perfect send-off, or will France’s unpredictability spoil the party? Meanwhile, England need to rack up a big score against Italy, and Mystic Mike is calling for all-out attack. Plus, we dive into the conspiracy theory that Felix Jones was secretly sent to England by Rassie Erasmus as a South African spy. Buckle up, Dream Team—this one should wet the whistle for a massive weekend of Guinness Six Nations action. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 00:00 – Intro 01:19 – Irish Rugby Legends Hanging Up Their Boots 10:10 – Leinster’s Contract Power Grab – Is It Fair? 13:47 – Gary Ringrose’s Controversial Ban 16:00 – Tactical Masterclass? How Ireland Can Take Down France 21:00 – The DuPlan EXPOSED! What You Need to Know 25:00 – Is Rugby’s 5-Year Residency Rule a joke? 30:00 – The Ultimate Spot to Watch Every Big Match – O’Neill’s 30:52 – Scotland vs. Wales – The game of the Championship? 36:09 – BOOM! Ellis Genge Fires Shots at Ex-England Internationals 42:50 – England: Lucky or Legit? The Debate Rages On 54:00 – Mystic Mike Predicts the weekend's fixtures 01:03:00 – The Felix Jones Spy Conspiracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dream Team is back to unpack Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations. England edge past Scotland, but are their tactics killing the excitement? Twickenham erupts in boos—what’s behind the frustration? Meanwhile, Wales show fight despite another defeat, and France and Ireland set up a blockbuster clash. After the home nations go head to head Hask, Tins, and Alex debate Lions selection & Tins picks a sensational bolter. Plus the guys give the inside story on their latest legal battle at GB&R towers. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WIN a Lions 2025 Tour Package to Australia Courtesy of Howden: https://bit.ly/412UzVN WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 00:00 – Intro 01:04 – England: A step forward or back? 10:59 – Payno’s theory on fan frustration 18:45 – What have Scotland actually won? 22:06 – England’s No.9 dilemma 25:30 – Did England fans get it wrong booing Finn Russell? 28:10 – The Principality breathes life into Welsh rugby 29:50 – Would Ireland have won if Gary Ringrose saw red? 31:55 – Ellis Mee try: Yes or no? 41:55 – Cliché alert: Which French side will turn up? 45:50 – Ireland vs France: Le Final 47:52 – Howden Lions Watch 55:43 – Tins’ Lions bolt from the blue 57:35 – Watches of Bath competition 58:52 – GBR’s latest legal case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex and Hask are joined by former Scotland and Glasgow Warriors tyro Ryan Wilson—who famously sparked the 2018 tunnel bust-up—to dive into the England v Scotland rivalry in Calcutta Cup week. They revisit that fiery clash, assess Scotland’s current form, and debate whether Finn Russell is hitting Lions-level performances. Plus we'll a look ahead to the rest of Round 3 and make our heycar predictions. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 00:00 Intro   00:42 Getting to know Ryan Wilson 19:27 The Calcutta Cup - A modern history 25:00 The 2018 tunnel bust-up 41:00 Where are Scotland right now? 47:44 A big day for Finn Russell 54:30 How much further can Townsend take Scotland? 59:30 The Rest of Round 3 01:11:03 heycar Predictions 01:15:51 Watches of Bath competition     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby team is back to dissect all the action from Round 2 of the Six Nations! Are England truly back? Alex, Hask, and Tins break down England’s nail-biting 26-25 victory over France, Marcus Smith’s performance at fullback, and the influence of Northampton’s dynamic backs. They also dive into Ireland’s unstoppable form, Gatland’s departure from Wales, and whether Finn Russell is losing ground in the Lions pecking order. Plus, don’t miss our latest game—Who The Ruck Is That? Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form Doddie'5 Grand Tour 2025 00:00:00 Intro   00:02:00 Shaun Edwards loses the plot 00:03:50 England Are Back! 00:12:29 Is the pressure off England? 00:16:09 Did Marcus Smith at 15 work? 00:19:40 Northampton Cohesion 00:22:20 Hask on the England back-row  00:25:00 What are the team doing in the fallow week? 00:27:42 “Time to get rid of that loser Galthie”  00:32:00 Hask’s trip to Murrayfield 00:36:44 Scotland Crack! 00:39:23 Is Gibson-Park the best no.9 in the world? 00:41:24 Gats Sacked! 00:44:45 Howden Lions Watch 00:49:44 O’Gara for the Australia Job? 00:52:26 WoB’s - Who The Ruck is That?!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Six Nations heats up, Alex, Hask, and Tins are joined by French rugby expert Ben Kayser to dissect the key moments from Round 1 and preview the upcoming England vs. France showdown. Can Borthwick’s team bounce back? Is Antoine Dupont truly unstoppable? Ben shares the inside scoop on who’ll start at 10 for France. Plus, we dive into our first Howden Lions Watch. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 00:00 – Intro 03:41 – The Lord’s Take on Ireland vs. England 08:30 – England’s Defence NEEDS WORK 10:00 – Ben Kayser; A view from France 13:19 – England v France off-field differences 21:51 – Is This England Team TOO Soft? 38:21 – Continental Tyres’ Question of the Week – You Won’t Believe the Answer! 40:18 – France vs. Wales catch-up 43:18 – Antoine Dupont DOMINATES 53:00 – Red Card Chaos: N’tamack’s OUT! Who Should Start at 10?! 56:29 – Where Are France’s Weaknesses? 59:00 – How to STOP Antoine Dupont? 01:03:57 – Scotland’s Big Moment 01:07:00 – Howden Lions Watch 01:11:57 – Mystic Mike’s Predictions 01:17:00 – Stuart Lancaster SACKED 01:19:00 – Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win Big with the WoB Group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of GBR, the team dives into the highly anticipated Six Nations tournament. Is it the greatest rugby competition in the world? Former Ireland winger Shane Horgan joins the discussion, reminiscing about the tournament’s magic while the guys discuss whether moving it behind a paywall could be a costly mistake. On the field, the big questions loom: Can anyone stop France? How will Ireland’s aging squad get on? And just how much pressure is Steve Borthwick under? Plus, don’t miss Mystic Mike’s predictions—brought to you in partnership with heycar! Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. —>WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this gripping episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby, Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Bill Sweeney, the embattled CEO of the RFU, as he faces mounting scrutiny from every corner of England. With an SGM looming, record financial losses, grassroots discontent, and criticism from players, fans, and referees alike, Sweeney breaks his silence. From the future of the Championship to the controversial bonus payments and the state of English rugby at all levels. This is a critical conversation about leadership, and whether Sweeney and the RFU are fit for purpose in 2025 & beyond. ⌚️WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the team is joined by top referee Luke Pearce for an in-depth exploration of the challenges facing referees. Tackling topics like Mack Hansen's ban, the impact of TMOs on the game, and whether rugby as an emerging problem with simulation and diving. Alex and Hask wrap things up with a lively discussion about the Investec Champions Cup, debating the greatest back row unit and previewing the upcoming Round 4 fixtures. Season 5 is proudly sponsored by Continental Tyres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices