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.



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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?

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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. 



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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



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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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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

 

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🧡 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.



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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!



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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


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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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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



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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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