The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

It's our last episode of the season and the team is in Sydney to debrief on the third and final Lions Test match. After a dramatic series, the lads discuss how Australia turned the tables and what it felt like to be pitch-side for an unprecedented weather delay. Tune in for the lads' reflections on a truly epic Lions tour, stories of wild nights out, and an accidental run-in with a former prime minister. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 Powered by Continental Tyres00:06:04 🍺 Spilled a Pint on a Former Prime Minister?!00:11:57  🏉 Third Test Debrief – What Went Down00:14:52  🇦🇺 “Aussies Robbed Series”?00:34:04  🦁 Lions Tour Recap – Good Team or Great? 🏃 Donate to Simon Dent’s Charity Run https://justgiving.com/page/ultra-endurance-challenge 📗 Signed copies of our new book The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unlocked are now available to pre-order @Waterstones. Pre-order to secure your copy here: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones  🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James O'Connor joins Alex Payne, Mike Tindall, and James Haskell at the Establishment in Sydney to break down the highly anticipated third and final test match. Expect some incredible, stories from tour past and present. From the scandalous antics of the British & Irish legends to a passionate defence of Owen Farrell, the crew covers all the talking points, with Haskell giving his trademark unfiltered takes, including a truly wild story involving a dragon and a boat.  Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 Strap In with Continental Tyres   00:03:45 🐶 Lions legends' antics in a Sydney cafe 00:08:15 🧹 The controversy around the clearout of Carlo Tizzano   00:13:30 🎤 Introduction of special guest James O'Connor   00:24:00 🦁 A full breakdown of the Lions' team selection for the third test   00:31:00 🛡️ A passionate defense of Owen Farrell   00:38:00 🇦🇺 Analysing the Wallabies' team selection   00:45:00 👨‍🏫 James O'Connor on his role as a mentor to the young Wallabies   00:49:00 ✂️ The "Tailor-Made Lions" segment   00:55:00 🐯 James O'Connor's future with Leicester Tigers   00:58:30 🔮 Final predictions for the third test   📗Signed copies of our new book The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unlocked are now available to pre-order @Waterstones. Pre-order to secure your copy here: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Payno, Hask, and Tins from stunning Sydney. The "Dream Team" shares insights from corridor chats with Maro Itoje, as they discuss pushing for an immortal 3-0 whitewash and the emotional challenge of going again after securing victory. They’ll pick their Lions team for the final Test and look ahead to the future by asking will the Lions tour Australia Again? Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 Strap In: Powered by Continental Tyres 00:03:35 🩸 Lions Smell Blood: 3-0 Whitewash Incoming? 00:07:49 🔁 Final Test Shake-Up: Who’s In, Who’s Out? 00:23:00 🌏 Will there be another tour to Australia? 00:28:00 🐆 Payno’s Wild Idea: The SANZAAR Panthers 00:30:50 🔮 Way-Too-Early Predictions: Lions XV for 2029...  📗Signed copies of our new book The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unlocked are now available to pre-order @Waterstones. Pre-order to secure your copy here:https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones   🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Melbourne drizzle can't dampen the glow of morning glory for the Good, The Bad, and The Rugby! After a night celebrating the Lions' historic series triumph at the MCG, we're slowly piecing together the chaotic brilliance of a game that had it all. From the colossal impact of Skelton and Valetini, to the Lions' incredible 23-5 comeback, join us for a slightly fuzzy debrief of an unforgettable day in rugby history! This Episode comes from the Voco Central, part of the IHG Hotels Group. 00:01:35 ✨ A Magical Day 00:07:18 🗣️ Match Talking Points 00:29:40 🤔 The Controversial Finish 00:35:02 🏉 Keenan’s Winning Try 00:42:11 🏆 Man Of The Series Shortlist 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alex Payne, James Haskell, and Mike Tindall from Melbourne, with special guest Wallabies legend Justin Harrison! This raucous episode kicks off with chat about the "legends" set to clash in a charity match. The mood shifts as the hosts dive into the highly anticipated second Test between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions. They dissect team selections, tactical changes, and the impact of the predicted wet weather, with Harrison offering unique Wallaby insights and revealing hilarious anecdotes from his playing days, including a classic David Campese tale. Expect plenty of laughs, and a look ahead to a potential series decider, all while navigating the unpredictable chaos that is live audience podcasting Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. 00:00:00 🔥 An Intro to End All Intros – You Won’t Believe How It Starts!00:10:00 🚗 The 2001 Austin Healey Incident REVISITED 00:17:00 🦁 Lions & Wallabies Team News 00:27:16 🇦🇺 Where Australia MUST Improve 00:32:52 🎯 Lions Midfield in Focus 00:36:00 🐐 The Greatest Lions Finisher EVER? 00:40:45 🌧️ The Weather at The G!00:42:57 🔥 When Campo Roasted Goog00:52:02 😂 When Justin Harrison Was Mistaken for John Eales 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Marvel Stadium, the team unpacks the Lions’ narrow win over First Nations & Pacifica XV and previews the second test. Hear key analysis and who the fans think deserve a spot in the 23 for for Lions vs. Wallabies II. 🦘Melbourne Live Show https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows... 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-g... 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-go... Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Hask and Payno in Melbourne as they sit down with Wallabies legend Kurtley Beale. Just days before captaining the First Nations and Pasifika XV against the Lions, Kurtley opens up about his extraordinary career, the deep cultural significance of Tuesday's match, and his personal journey of resilience. The lads look back on the 1st Test in Brisbane and Kurtley gives his thoughts on Finn Russell’s performance v Wallabies in the 1st Test.  Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 Strap in with Continental Tyres   00:02:00 🐝 Wasps & the "Dream" of London   00:07:00 🦘 Culture & First Nations XV   00:18:15 🦁 The Lions' First Test Domination   00:24:53 🎯 Finn Russell's Evolved Game   00:30:00 💪 Tom Curry’s the Total Package   00:32:39 🇦🇺 Wallabies' Resilience   00:39:28 🦶 That Kick in 2013.   00:44:48 🏉 Kurtley’s cCareer   00:48:06 🌧️ Personal Struggles   00:52:17 🌟 Beale’s best days   🦘Melbourne Live Show https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CLASAAM25 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here. We. Go. Coming to you from Australia - Payno, Hask, The Lord and World Cup Winner Jeremy Paul preview Saturday’s opening test match between the Lions and Australia. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🛞 Strap in with Continental Tyres! 00:02:12 🇦🇺 Jeremy Paul on 2001  00:05:12 🦫 JP and Hask compare Beavers 00:08:12 🎙️The GBRANZ experience! 00:13:00 🐐 Sua'ali'i could become GOAT?! 00:19:24 🟡 JP dissects the Aussie team 00:26:43 🔴 Hask tries to dissect the Lions team 00:33:44 🦁 Lions Back Row  6 7 8 & Battle up front 00:54:00  ⁉️ Predictions 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall. #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Payne, James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Greg Laidlaw gather poolside in Brisbane to unpack all the latest from the British & Irish Lions tour. With the first test against Australia fast approaching, the crew dive into warm-up match insights, test selection debates and a potential head to head between one of the world's best Finn Russell and rookie Tom Lynagh. 00:00:00 🛞 Strap in with Continental Tyres! 00:01:45 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Greig Laidlaw joins GBR 00:16:59  🦁Geography Six Revisited 00:21:40  📝Who is the first name on the Lions team sheet? 00:29:14  👶Inexperienced Aussies 00:22:19 💥 Centres of Attention 00:41:12 👀 Surprise Lions picks 00:50:50 💦 Hask makes a splash 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sea of red has arrived. The British & Irish Lions rain down tries with a brutal 0-48 victory against the Invitational AUNZ. Join Graham Simmons and our very own 2017 Lion James Haskell on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby. "Simmo" and Hask dive into the details of this powerhouse performance, debating Jac Morgan’s muscle, Ben White’s showmanship, the team’s renewed cohesion and predictions of the Lions first Test XV. How’s your pulse Henry? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's last match before the big business: facing the Wallabies. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast 🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 🚀 02:00 - A Scintillating Statement Win 💥 02:50 - Jac Morgan: The DISRUPTER 🎯 04:23 - Collective Class 📦 09:31 - The Total Packed, Delivered By DHL 📝 17:31 - Hask and Simmo’s First Test XV 🛋️ 20:37 - Whose On The Bench? 📈 24:30 - Marginal Gains, Massive Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Simmons and our very own 2017 Lion James Haskell reunite to discuss the latest Lions lineup up against the mighty Invitational AUNZ in Adelaide. The lads dive into Andy Farrell’s selections, shuffling of the pack and the Lions 24-36 victory over the Brumbies. What’s key to improving the Lions breakdown? Which centre combo will make the first Test? Do the Wallabies have an ambush planned for the Lions? With Fin Smith at 10 and Owen Farrell on the bench, don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era heats up! "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast 🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 📏 02:51 - It’s Not About Size: A New Back Row 🪑 03:58 - Owen On The Bench 🎯 08:15 - Test Spots Wide Open? 🃏 06:56 - A Hand Full of 7s? Shuffling The Pack 🔁 11:04 - Lions V Brumbies: Are We Stuck On Repeat? 🤼 15:06 - Get A Grip: The Breakdown 📦 19:46 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL ♟️ 24:50 - 3D Chess Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re joined in studio by Jonathan "Fox" Davies, a Lions legend who knows what it takes to win a series. We dissect the "very Test match feel" of the line-up for the Brumbies game and what it tells us about Farrell’s mindset going into the opening test. We delve into the crucial selection calls in the back row and centres, with Foxy offering fascinating insights from his own tours—including the infamous 2013 Brian O'Driscoll decision that placed him at the heart of one of the Lions' most controversial moments. And with Test week fast approaching, we reveal the ultimate first test week prep – what the pros really do. Foxy pulls back the curtain on how elite players gear up for the biggest stage. Plus, we recap England’s impressive win in Argentina—is the best English fly-half currently playing there? Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🛞 Strap in with Continental Tyres! 00:04:10 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Shock Argentina 00:06:25 🧠 Is England’s Best Fly-Half Playing in ARGENTINA?! 00:12:59 🐉 "Foxy" Unleashes Truth on Wales 00:20:22 🦁 Is THIS the Lions Test Team We’ve Been Waiting For? 00:22:19 💥 The Back Row Debate  00:34:24 🎯 Simon Easterby’s Quiet Power 00:43:04 💪 The Ultimate First Test Week Prep – What the Pros REALLY Do 00:45:04 ⏰ What Top Players Do in the FINAL 24 Hours Before Kickoff 00:50:29 ❌ Brian O’Driscoll… DROPPED. Foxy’s side of the story. 00:56:18 🔵 Is Leinster Cohesion The Lions Winning Formula? 00:59:26 🏉 That Try Against the All Blacks  01:08:25 🇦🇺 Australia v Fiji re-cap 🦁Brisbane Live Show https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wdHizTsDKESEyggGBlygMllXlDCLktVDgSrU_ZMU0ttUNThFMUxGU0wzRUxBRk5NRVQyRUdEQklPNC4u&route=shorturl 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British & Irish Lions survive Sydney with a slippery win against NSW Waratahs 10-21. Join Graham Simmons and former 2013 & 2017 Lion Jonathan Davies on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby. "Simmo" and "Foxy" reflect on a rough game, reacting to the Lions helter-skelter handling, striding set-piece, the Waratahs jackling prowess and what it’s like to be coached by Andy Farrell. Is this why Owen Farrell’s experience was called upon? Which combos will face the Brumbies next week? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's fourth match and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast 🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 🤔 01:51 - Are The Lions Trying Too Hard? 💪 03:57 - Jackling GIANT Gamble ⚠️ 05:01 - Caution Wet Floor 🤯 07:50 - The Positives: Huw Jones is HUNGRY 📞 10:45 - Is This Why Owen Got The Call? 🛠️ 12:30 - How Foxy Would Fix It 🔥 17:30 - The Wallabies Want CHAOS 📦 22:00 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL 🧩 23:10 - Combos To Battle The Brumbies 🏉 26:00 - Life Under Andy Farrell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Simmons and 2013 & 2017 Lion Jonathan Davies discuss Owen Farrell’s monumental return to the British and Irish Lions, making him the 5th player EVER to partake in 4 tours.  "Simmo" and "Foxy" sink their teeth into Andy Farrell's freshly picked Lions XV poised to face the NSW Waratahs, as well as the Lions crushing 12-52 victory over the Reds. Is Owen match ready? Is Andy Farrell playing games with Joe Schmidt with a 6-2 bench? Can we see a first Test team emerging? With Tadhg Beirne at the helm and Blair Kinghorn joining the fray, don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era heats up!   "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast 🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 🫡 01:06 - Commiserations Elliot Daly 🦁 02:23 - Owen Farrell Is A Lion For THE 4TH TIME 🗞️ 07:17 - Managing The Press 🌳 09:06 - Lions XV Team Squad V NSW Waratahs... AKA The Shrubs 🤔 12:03 - Who Will Start The First Test? 🔍 19:50 - Reviewing The Reds Game: Is Farrell Toying With Schmidt? 📦 22:03 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL 💥 25:46 - Will The Bench Dictate All? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Settle in, Dream Team! This is one of GBR’s longest and most in-depth episodes, featuring Irish and Lions legend Conor Murray. Known for his humble demeanour and cool head amidst the storms of professional rugby, Murray, offers a truly insightful look back. He shares candid reflections on three British & Irish Lions tours and four Rugby World Cups. Discover the fascinating dynamic of playing alongside, the likes of Johnny Sexton & Owen Farrell. Plus, the team dives deep into the latest Lions tour action, injury updates, and genius of Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🛞 Meet Conor Murray 00:04:14 🔁 R360 Update 00:27:21 🦁 2013: First Time Lion 00:30:17🏉 2017: Lions No.9 00:35:24🤝 Playing with Sexton & Farrell 00:42:00 🔴 Captaining the Lions 00:51:00👋 Leaving Munster 01:03:16🌱 Peter O'Mahony: Lawn Perfectionist 01:06:05🕊 Axel Foley Tribute 01:10:00☘️ Greatest Days in Green 01:15:00🏆 Winning Down Under 01:18:45💔 World Cup Hurt 01:23:34🦁 Lions Team v Reds ⌚WOB Group Competition - https://forms.gle/FgVKoWvgCQB7b4PL7 🦁O’Neill’s Live Show - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbr-x-oneills-mens-lions-preview-show-tickets-1408518439569?aff=oddtdtcreator 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British & Irish Lions strike hot on Australian soil with a sizzling 7-54 victory against Western Force in Perth. Join Graham Simmons and former Lion Hamish Watson on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby. "Simmo" and “Mish rip into the action, reacting to the Lions blitz defence, restarts, the power of Pollock and the flair of Fin Russell. With Tomos Williams sustaining a hamstring injury, will Farrell be calling up another 9? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's second match and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast 🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres ⚡️ 01:09 - An Electric Start For The Lions 📋 05:05 - Work Ons: Restarts, Discipline, Territory 🔮 09:21 - A Sign Of Things To Come? 😤 10:46 - FEAR The Bench 🧑‍⚖️ 12:05 - Ben O'Keeffe’s Referee Game 🚑 14:42 - Dial 999: Tomos Williams Injured? 🔟 16:24 - Fin Russell FLAIR 📦 18:42 - The Total Package, Delivered By DHL ⚖️ 25:51 - How Does Farrell Weight Up This Win? 🧪28:04 - Picking The Perfect Combo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Simmons and 2021 Lion Hamish Watson dive into Andy Farrell's greatly anticipated second British & Irish Lions XV for the 2025 Tour. With Western Force poised to strike, the lads dissect the selections, the battle for test spots, and Farrell’s key selection changes made since Dublin. Has Farrell got the chemistry right? Massive moments await as Dan Sheehan debuts as captain and Pollock starts at 8. Don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era heats up! "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast 🛞 00:00 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 🦁 01:39 - Farrell’s Second Lions XV UNPICKED 🔍 06:44 - Broader Picture: Who Haven’t We Seen Yet? 🧪 10:23 - Blend Of The Back Row 🧠 13:05 - Memory Lane: Watson’s 2021 Lions Tour TRY 🤝 19:00 - Bonded By The Jersey 🤔 22:10 - Why Won’t Joe Schmidt Release Players? 🃏 27:00 - The Lions Top Trump Card 💪 28:26 - Power Of The Bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are honoured to host the inspirational Finlay Calder OBE, captain of the iconic 1989 British & Irish Lions! Prepare for a journey back to one of rugby's most legendary tours. Finlay, a man known for being "as hard as granite but famously humble," opens up about the raw truth behind the Lions' historic feat: coming from 1-0 down to win the series in Australia, a record that still stands. Hear the incredible inside story of the "Battle of Ballymore," the pivotal "if you step down, I step down" moment that cemented his leadership, and the crucial changes that transformed a defeated team into winners. Finlay shares candid insights into his "old school, fire and brimstone" captaincy, the unique camaraderie forged amidst fierce competition, and the mercurial talent of Jerry Guscott, whom he hails as the "most influential man in Lions rugby." Finlay's Lions account is packed with rugby folklore, leadership lessons, and emotional reflections on his greatest moment in the game. Plus, hear his advice for current Lions captain Maro Itoje and who is the greatest of the Lions leaders. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🛞 Meet the Legend 00:04:11 🔴 Becoming Lions Captain 00:07:59 🔥 The First Test 00:13:30 🍩Donal’s Donuts 00:15:14 🥲Finlay’s attempted resignation 00:17:05 🧱Jerry Guscottt selected for 2nd test. 00:30:13 🩸The Battle of Ballymore 00:38:43 🦘The Decider 00:53:03 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Mighty Mouse Tribute ⌚WOB Group Competition - https://forms.gle/FgVKoWvgCQB7b4PL7 🦁O’Neill’s Live Show - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gbr-x-oneills-mens-lions-preview-show-tickets-1408518439569?aff=oddtdtcreator 🇦🇺Sydney Live Show https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD 🧡 GBR Tour https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British & Irish Lions' tour started with a jolt as Argentina pulled off a stunning 24-28 victory in Dublin. Join Graham Simmons and former Lion Shane Horgan on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the Rugby. "Simmo" and "Shaggy" pull no punches, reacting to Andy Farrell's "unacceptable" comments and the Lions' disjointed performance. Was just early tour rust? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's rocky start and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:02:00 😡 Andy Farrell's Unfiltered Reaction 00:08:39 🦁 What Went Right? 00:17:00 🤔 The Owen Farrell Question: Should He Join Squad? 00:18:00 🦘 Western Force Enters the Equation 00:20:00 🎣 Shane's Pollock Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lions guru Graham Simmons and 2005 Lion Shane Horgan sink their teeth into Andy Farrell's hotly anticipated first British & Irish Lions XV for the 2025 Tour. With Argentina standing in their way in Dublin, the lads dissect the selections, the battle for test spots, and why the Pumas will be flying into this game like players possessed. From Tadhg Furlong's fitness to the emotional weight of pulling on that red jersey, we explore the immense pressure and unique alchemy of the Lions' opening act. Don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era officially begins! "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00 🚗 - Strap in with Continental Tyres 00:03:30 🦁 - Farrell's First Lions XV Unveiled 00:04:30 🩺 - Tadhg Furlong's Fitness Under Spotlight 00:10:06 🔥 - Argentina Bring "Players Possessed" Mentality 00:13:38 😨 - Lions Loss in Opening Game: A Potential "Disaster”? 00:15:42 🤝 - Aki and Tuipulotu Partnership 00:21:49 ❤️ - What pulling on the Red Lions Jersey Means 00:25:06 ⏱️ - Immense Pressure in Limited Game Time 00:32:03 📣 - Dublin Ready to Roar #Rugby #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices