
About this episode
It’s Calcutta Cup week! Payno, Hask & Mike Brown preview England’s trip to Murrayfield and ask if Gregor Townsend get a response out of his team. They dissect England’s business-like win over Wales, praise Italy’s resurgence, and debate if Ireland can bounce back. Plus, Round 2 predictions.
00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres
01:40 🏴 Calcutta Cup Memories
02:27 🏉 Gregor’s Big Problem
06:14 🧠 England's Mindset
22:33 🏴 England vs Wales Analysis
32:57 🎨 Italian Renaissance
36:32 🥇 Brex and Menoncello - best in the World?
38:55 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence
43:16 🍀 Ireland's Challenges
50:56 🇫🇷 French Dominance
57:30 🔮 Predictions and Expectations
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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.
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