The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

The Autumn Internationals are around the corner but Welsh Rugby is due for major surgery… which region will the Welsh Rugby Union cut by the end of the 2027/28 season?



Payno, Hask and Tins are joined by the man at the heart of the Cymru Crisis: Dave Reddin, current Director of Rugby & Elite Performance at the WRU. Having worked alongside icons such as Sir Clive Woodward and Sir Gareth Southgate, Dave is a turnaround specialist renowned for creating elite winning cultures. The lads dissect Dave’s masterplan for reinvigorating Welsh rugby.



Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.



⏰ 00:00 – Introduction and Current State of Welsh Rugby

🌍 03:12 – Rugby 360 and International Rugby Discussions

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿05:57 – Tom Willis and England Squad Insights

📅 09:00 – Upcoming November Matches and Expectations

🎙️ 11:08 – Interview with Dave Redden: Background and Role

⚔️ 13:16 – Challenges and Opportunities in Welsh Rugby

🧩 28:35 – Proposed Action Plan for Welsh Rugby

💔 30:46 – Fan Reactions and Emotional Costs

🔮 36:13 – Future of Welsh Rugby Clubs and Mergers

🌱 40:01 – Developing Young Talent

⏳ 53:43 – Timelines and Expectations for Change

📋 59:49 – Coaching Strategies and Team Identity

🥇 01:11:15 – Remy Martin Moment of Excellence



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The first major peak of the season is nearly here with the Autumn Nations Series, and the new England squad announcement has delivered two massive headlines: the departure of Tom Willis to France, and the inclusion of teenage try-scoring sensation Noah Caluorie.



But the real debate is at fly-half. From Andrew & Barnes, Wilkinson and his challengers, Farrell to Ford, the England number ten jersey has always been a national talking point. Now, with George Ford, Fin Smith, and Marcus Smith all vying for the starting spot, who will Steve Borthwick hand the keys to ahead of the next World Cup cycle?



Joining Payno this week are two men who know the pressure cooker of fly-half selection better than anyone: former England 10s and World Cup stars Charlie Hodgson (38 caps, Premiership's all-time top scorer) and Toby Flood (60 caps, 2011 Six Nations winner).



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00:00 🎙️ Introduction  

03:18 🏉 Charlie and Toby’s Rugby Careers  

13:42 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge  

15:40 🌹 Discussion on the new England Squad  

16:50 🌟 Noah Caluori: Rising Star  

22:07 🤔 Debate on England's Fly Half Selection  

31:48 🎯 Owen Farrell's Future  

49:25 🔄 Debating England's Centre Combinations  

55:53 🌍 The Fly-Half Debate in Global Context  

01:04:16 🇫🇷 Tom Willis' Move to Bordeaux  



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Hask and Payno explore the making of Andy Farrell, a two-time Man of Steel forged in a tough Wigan environment. Sitting down to launch his new book, The Only Way I Know, he discusses how becoming a father to Owen at 16 cemented his focus, recalling the shock: "We were devastated, we felt we'd let our parents down." That early responsibility and drive became the blueprint for his world-class coaching success.

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00:00 🎥 Show Intro & Welcome: Andy Farrell

02:18 📘 The Farrell Book: From Wigan Debut at 16 to Lions Coach

07:53 🏉 Once A Wiganer Always A Wiganer

09:23 ⚔️ Rugby League: The Ashes, NRL & The War of Attrition

17:26 🎶 Richard Ashcroft & Oasis

29:33 👨‍👦 Becoming a Dad

38:23 🧠 “You Never Let Him Win": Andy on Competing with Owen Farrell

40:29 💪 Grip Strength Challenge: Two-Time Man of Steel on the Leaderboard

52:40 🧭 Coaching Evolution: From Ruthless Standards to Modern Man Management

01:06:53 🏆 Why Andy Moved to Union & What’s Next

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Former England teammates Mike Brown and Jonny May join the dream team for a revealing chat on the intense world of professional rugby. Brown, fresh from retirement and a corporate career change, offers candid insights into the psychological toll of the professional game, and the lads debate contrasting experiences under Eddie Jones. May and Brown also reveal the ups and downs of their volatile relationship on and off the field, including a training ground injury that ended in 11 stitches. Finally, the pair get stuck into an England selection debate ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.



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00:00 🎬 Introduction: Welcome to the Good, The Bad, and The Rugby  

01:01 🗣️ Fan Feedback on the previous episode with Peter O'Mahony  

03:42 🏉 Mike Brown joins: Life after rugby  

05:00 💔 The devastating news of Lewis Moody's MND diagnosis  

09:54 🎉 Celebrating Mike Brown's career  

15:47 🎤 Brown's bizarre interview for Southampton FC Academy Director  

15:09 🐅 Joining Leicester Tigers: the nervous week's trial  

21:41 ⚡The Eddie Jones Experience  

44:00 🚗 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge  

45:22🤝 The Brown-May Relationship  

52:43 🔄 The England Selection Debate: Ford, The Smiths, or Farrell?

01:04:16 😡 The "Mr. Angry" Persona, clashes with Eddie and Ben Te'o  

01:12:47 😬 Brown's "awful" start to international rugby  
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Irish legend Peter O’Mahony kicks off the Season 6 opener. Newly retired, the lifelong Munster fan reflects on Anthony Foley’s passing and the arrival of Rassie Erasmus, offering insight into the coach’s unique style. O’Mahony also relives his career high point, Ireland’s historic series win in New Zealand, including the fiery war of words with All Blacks captain Sam Cane. He goes on to share how Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell shaped both his game and the future of Irish rugby. Plus, Mike Tindall provides an update on the R360 proposal, confirming they are "80%" ready for launch.



Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres



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00:00 - Show Intro
03:49 - R360 progress upgrade
12:18 - Peter O'Mahony on retirement
22:40 - The Munster Youngster
27:18 - Axel Foley's passing and its impact on Munster
29:44 - Working with Rassie Erasmus
38:40 - Leinster favouritism?
42:50 - Grip Strength Challenge
44:20 - Pride of wearing the Ireland jersey
48:01 - Rala The Kitman Havoc
54:15 - The Arrival of Joe Schmidt at Ireland
01:01:27 - The Same Cane reunion
01:08:05 - Andy Farrell the Alpha Male
01:15:05 - Losing the Lions Captaincy
01:19:36 - Relationship with the Media

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