The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

Leinster, British & Irish Lions and Ireland veteran Gordon D’Arcy joins GBRXtra to discuss Leinster’s triumph in the URC and the form of Irish rugby ahead of the Nations Championship.

Gordon gives his disappointed verdict on the departure of Leo Cullen, praise for Andy Farrell’s extension as Ireland’s Head Coach and his analysis of the Irish pathway system.

Speaking of future rugby stars, the lads have a read of Gordon’s latest book, Let’s Play Rugby, the fifth in his series for children. Gordon’s new picture book encourages children to play out every step of a professional a rugby game from kicking off to dizzying celebrations, encouraging a new generation of Henry Pollocks to take to the field.



Let's Play Rugby is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Play-Rugby-Gordon-DArcy/dp/1915071771



01:15 🏆 Leinster URC Triumph
01:52 😐 Why It Feels Flat
03:37 👋 Leo Cullen Steps Down
05:23 🗣️ Leinster Bias Debate
07:01 🛤️ Irish Pathways Problem
09:09 📚 Gordon’s Sports Books For Kids
13:42 ☘️ Ireland Summer Tour Preview
14:33 ⚠️ Player Welfare Crunch
18:09 ✍️ Farrell Extension Reaction
19:11 🎟️ Leinster Atmosphere Fix
21:28 🥃 Rémy Martin & The Barbarians
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Fresh from the Saints' Prem triumph, we ask whether the club’s champion "kids" can provide the spark England need this summer. Payno, Hask and Tins react to Steve Borthwick’s squad for their opening test v South Africa and we also look into why the centre position remains such a puzzle.



00:00 🛞 Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres00:47 🏉 Full Kit Flanker02:11 🏆 Prem Final Takeaways18:11 🔧 Exeter and Baxter Rebuild21:48 🧶 Henry Pollock and WI Tribute29:04 ✨ Ruben Love30:07 🏟️ Neutral Venue Semifinals Debate33:39 🌹 England Squad Breakdown35:49 💥 Back Row Selection Arguments39:56 🔟 Picking the 10-12-1349:00 ⛰️ Altitude Horror Stories50:54 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence53:01 🇿🇦 Springbok Squad 56:48 🌍 Nations Championship Hype58:32 ⚡ Super Rugby Final Blowout


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For the week of the Prem Final we have reunited Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson an iconic Northampton half-back partnership, immortalised on the computer game Jonah Lomu Rugby. Joining Payno, they preview the Prem Final, debate whether Fin Smith is ready to make the England No.10 shirt his own, and relive the 2003 Rugby World Cup, including the call that set up Jonny Wilkinson’s famous drop goal.



00:00 🛞 Season 6 Powered by Continental Tyres

02:00 😇 Saints Breathtaking Rugby

04:14 🎓 Dowson Coaching Journey

05:55 🤔 Bath Drop Goal Indecision

10:14 🛁 Wilko 2003 Routine

15:31 🌹 Is Fin Smith Englands Ten?

19:11 🤝 McParland x Dawson similarities

25:52 🧩 Ben Spencer England Puzzle

28:55 🔄 Furbank Quins Move

32:50 🔮 Prem Final Predictions

35:58 💪 Grip Strength Challenge

37:28 📖 Dawson x Grayson Origin Story

41:25 🚑 Neck Injury Scare

43:07 🍺 Housemates And Beer Sponsorship

45:28 🏗️ Relegation And Rebuild

48:11 👥 England Debut Together

53:19 🥝 All Blacks 1997 Test

56:33 👨🏻‍🏫 Woodward Relentless Standards

59:01 📚 1999 World Cup Lessons

01:04:16 💌 2003 Final Letter And Support

01:08:46 🏆 Saints European Cup Memories



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Payno and Tins are joined by Professor Pieter Kruger - clinical psychologist, performance consultant, and one of sport's most sought-after minds. Having worked with the Springboks, Team GB, Formula 1 teams, he now works with Bath as they chase back-to-back Premiership titles, Pieter offers a rare and fascinating window into what really separates good from the great.



00:00 🛞 Season 6 Powered by Continental Tyres
02:25 🧠 What Performance Psychs Do
05:23 🩸 Bloodgate and Rebuild
07:58 🧱 Bath Turnaround Blueprint
13:03 😎 Finn Russell Calm Under Fire
18:03 ❤️ Managing Pre Game Anxiety
21:11 🇿🇦 Brighton Loss Recovery
23:33 🏎️ Cross Sport Culture F1
37:54 🛁 Bath Semifinal Week
46:04 📉 England Form Swings
47:21 🎙️ Media And Trust
56:35 🏆🏆 Boks Under Pressure?



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Saracens, England and Lions legend Elliot Daly joins the boys for a wide-ranging conversation that's as entertaining off the field as he is on it. From his infamous first day at Wasps in full school uniform (briefcase very much denied), to three Lions tours, a siege-gun boot, and mentoring the next generation of English talent, Daly proves he's as sharp in the studio as he is at fullback. The lads also look ahead to a crunch Premiership clash with Exeter, dissect Mark McCall's coaching genius, and assess whether England's talented young squad can peak at the 2027 World Cup.



00:00 🛞 Season 6 Powered by Continental Tyres

00:46 🏏 Cricket Chat  

05:07 💼 Briefcase Banter 

07:17 🐝 First Day as a Wasp 

15:20 🌍 Barbarians Tour Chaos 

19:55 🩺 Surgery, Rehab & Recovery Timeline

22:36 🎙️ Mark McCall: Lessons from the Top

35:42 🧠 Eddie Jones’ Best Advice

41:47 ⭐ Noah Caluori

48:39 🏟️ Exeter Away 

52:58 🔀 Position Preferences:

58:59 🦵 The Siege Gun Boot & Monster Kicks

01:03:05 🦁 Lions Tours & Surprise Selection Calls

01:11:00 💪 Grip Strength Challenge Showdown



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