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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

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James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne return for Season 7 of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. Expect more great guests, insight, laughter and tears.

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Latest Episodes

Payno and Mike Brown are at Pennyhill Park to meet one of rugby’s most gallant crusaders, Sir Kev Sinfield. We talk about the extraordinary journey that has seen him raise more than £13 million for the fight against MND.

From his promise to Rob Burr... more

Fresh off an NRL Grand Final win with the Sydney Roosters, Wallaby, Olympian, Kangaroo and State of Origin winner Mark Nawaqanitawase joins us in the studio. At just 26, he’s one of the hottest properties in world rugby.

We hear about fainting on day... more

Payno is joined by two England captains: Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge for a players’ perspective on the state of the game.

They cover whether player salaries should be made public, the Prem cap versus the Top 14, and the Henry Pollock million-pound... more

This week, DIY SOS TV star Nick Knowles joins Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall and he’s got some great stories to tell.

Now part-owner of the Cornish Pirates, Nick talks about his Welcome to Wrexham-inspired documentary and his ambitious 1... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Sinfield
Former England rugby league captain and England rugby coach, knighted for services to rugby and the MND community
Episode: Arise Sir Kev
Mike Brown
Former England rugby union player
Episode: Arise Sir Kev
Lee Blackett
England rugby coach
England
Episode: Arise Sir Kev
Richard Wigglesworth
England rugby coach and former England scrum-half
England
Episode: Arise Sir Kev
Mark Nawaqanitawase
Wallaby, Olympian, Kangaroo and NRL Grand Final winner
Sydney Roosters
Episode: Mark Nawaqanitawase: Rugby's Most Wanted Man
Courtney Lawes
England captain, two-time British and Irish Lion, and Premiership champion
Sale Sharks
Episode: Lawes, Genge & The State Of The Game
Ellis Genge
England captain and British and Irish Lion
Bristol Bears
Episode: Lawes, Genge & The State Of The Game
Nick Knowles
DIY SOS star, rugby enthusiast, and partner in Cornish Pirates venture
Cornish Pirates (part owner)
Episode: Nick Knowles: Pirates, Pasties & Prem Dreams
Joe Heyes
England men's rugby union player, Leicester Tigers hooker
Leicester Tigers / England
Episode: Joe Heyes: From Personal Crisis to England's Finest

Hosts

Alex Payne
Host of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby; rugby analyst and presenter
James Haskell
Host of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby; former England rugby international
Mike Tindall
Co-host of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby; former England rugby international

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • Prop Porn

    By far the best prop interview with Thomas du Toit ever.

    Proper questions, honest feedback from the best prop on the planet presently.

    Would be nice to hear from some of the old school props as a comparison.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    APU1972
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • The sincere, the brand and the absent

    Tindall is the super sub. Never appears but great value when he finally makes an appearance.

    Bizarrely in the latest episode with the England players the hosts didn’t introduce the players by name any point just “hey lads” culminating in a cacophonous conversation where you the listener had no clue who was talking at any time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Guinea P2
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Tidal delusional

    I’ll have some of what he’s drinking, please

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Henryyar
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Tindall.

    Geez, there’s one thing being English and trying to be impartial but seriously boys if you want to lose every reader from every other country, you’re doing a great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fore!
    Australia8 months ago
  • Calcutta Cup 2026

    Tins & Hask not showing up? Poor.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    D-sgrace
    United Kingdom9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, nuanced rugby analysis with intelligent guest selections.
Banter and insights keep the discussions engaging but can be polarizing on opinions.
High-profile guests and deep dives into strategy are common positives for sponsors.
Inconsistent posting and some host dynamics draw mixed feedback.

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Arise Sir Kev
Q: What is the biggest challenge in getting this England group ready, and what are you doing to build cohesion?
Blackett identifies cohesion as the main challenge, with players arriving from different clubs and using different attacking shapes and lines. Training sessions combine skills, decision-making, communication and positional work to get players on the same page.
Arise Sir Kev
Q: Is there a number that you're going to keep doing this until you hit, or is this just the new norm now?
Sinfield says the fundraising is tied to Rob Burrow's legacy and to improving both MND research and support for families. He has committed to continuing for life and plans to take the next challenge to Australia and New Zealand.
Lawes, Genge & The State Of The Game
Q: Do you see the French issue getting stronger, and can the Premiership close the gap?
Lawes says French rugby benefits from greater resources and a strong youth rugby culture, while its playing style differs from the highly structured Premiership. He suggests that a threshold of international caps could allow experienced players to move abroad and remain eligible for England.
Lawes, Genge & The State Of The Game
Q: Do you feel well paid, underpaid, or paid the right amount for what you put your bodies on the line for each week?
Courtney Lawes says rugby players earn far less than athletes in major sports, but salaries depend on the sport's ability to generate an audience and revenue. Ellis Genge supports publishing salaries as a way to create conversation and improve players' leverage in contract negotiations.
Mark Nawaqanitawase: Rugby's Most Wanted Man
Q: Why do you want to retest yourself in Union when things are going so well in League?
He feels he still has more to prove in union, wants to experience living and playing in Japan, and hopes to compete at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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Recent guests on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby include:

1. Kevin Sinfield
2. Mike Brown
3. Lee Blackett
4. Richard Wigglesworth
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Courtney Lawes
7. Ellis Genge
8. Nick Knowles

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