The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

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.

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🎂 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
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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?

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🚗 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
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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.

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🚀 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!
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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.

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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?!
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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.

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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
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