The England Fly-Half Debate: Fin Smith vs George Ford vs Marcus Smith
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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Andy Farrell: The Making of a World-Class Coach
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.
Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres.
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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Brown & May: When England Teammates Clash
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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Peter O'Mahony: Retirement, Rassie & Regret
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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The Red Roses are Rugby World Cup CHAMPIONS 🏆
The morning after the night before… Elma heads into Red Roses camp to see what state the World Cup WINNERS are in. Scaz, Mo, Meg, Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Abbie Ward and captain Zoe Aldcroft join Elma with the trophy, to relive the greatest day at Allianz Stadium! John Mitchell pops by for a chat, too. Safe to say things get weird, quickly.
Warning: Adult themes & swearing.
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James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne return for season six of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby. Expect more great guests, insight, laughter and tears.
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