Maul or Nothing
Max Lahiff, Ryan Wilson and Marc Edwards bring you Maul or Nothing. Each week the lads take you on a visceral and hilarious journey through the rugby world, often falling down a rabbit hole or two. Expect unfiltered chat, banter, and a unique look at the sport and its culture. It's a podcast for rugby fans who enjoy a laugh.
Episodes
England Silence Argentina!
🥃 THIS EPISODE IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY WOLFCRAIGExplore the full Wolfcraig range at wolfcraig.com and use code MAUL for 20% off the entire site.England versus Argentina always delivers chaos — whether it’s football or rugby.England win 31–24 in Santiago del Estero, but the real drama came in a furious finish. Did Bautista Delguy score the late try? Why isn’t Henry Pollock starting — and did he tak
🏉 ENGLAND BATTERED BY THE SPRINGBOKS
The 2026 Nations Championship is officially underway and WHAT an opening weekend of international rugby. 🌍🔥Ryan and Max get stuck into every major Test as the Springboks destroy England, the All Blacks survive a French thriller, Ireland break Australian hearts, Scotland run riot in Argentina and Wales find a way past Fiji.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💰 REFUND CLUBThe FCA has confirmed that millions of car financ
Saints & Winners: George Hendy on Northampton’s 2026 PREM Final Glory
George Hendy joins Maul or Nothing live from Ibiza after Northampton Saints’ 2026 PREM Rugby final win over Exeter Chiefs.The matchwinner talks Saints celebrations, scoring the decisive tries, why this title feels different from two years ago, and the slightly chaotic aftermath of trying to serenade the Saints faithful on stage.The boys also get stuck into the Henry Pollock Player of the Match deb
🔥 EXETER CRASH THE PARTY!
It is finals week on Maul or Nothing — and somehow Exeter Chiefs have smashed their way into the 2026 PREM Final.After a ridiculous comeback against Bath, Rob Baxter’s Chiefs are back at Twickenham, Henry Slade is still absolutely ridiculous, the Exeter scrum is looking like it has snooker balls hidden in its socks, and Bath are left wondering how 41 phases, white-line fever and no Finn Russell ma
End of Season Blues!
Leinster Tunnel Clash, Bulls Shock Glasgow & Is England Ignoring Henry Slade?🏉 Bulls vs Glasgow, Leinster vs Stormers, Henry Slade’s England future and Premiership Rugby semi-final predictions all feature in this week’s Maul or Nothing.😬 Ryan reacts to Glasgow Warriors falling agonisingly short in the URC, while the lads break down the Bulls’ remarkable comeback and discuss the tunnel confront
THIS IS OUR HOUSE! 🇪🇺Europe vs South Africa 🇿🇦 URC Carnage & Max Launches Underhill
Bristol’s season is over, but not before Max Lahiff signed off Ashton Gate in style.The Bears may have missed the Premiership semi-finals, but they’ve still got the West Country bragging rights — and after that result which shall not be mentioned — they bounced back in exactly the right way.Max joins us fresh from Friday night after scoring the winning try on his 200th Premiership appearance. Rema
Live from Bilbao: Bordeaux Go Back-to-Back! 🏆🏆
We came for the pintxos, we stayed for the utter demolition. The Maul Or Nothing boys are coming to you live from Bilbao, sun-soaked (and slightly hungover) to digest a Champions Cup final that saw Bordeaux turn San Mamés into their own personal playground.Ryan catches up with the Bordeaux stars (and fans); including Le Petit Jason Statham; Maxime Lucu, The Wizard of Wellington (NZ) Senesi Rayasi
🏉 Northampton Saints DESTROY Bristol Bears
This week on Maul or Nothing, Max Lahiff relives the absolute carnage after Saints put Bristol through a woodchipper at Franklin’s Gardens. We ask the big questions:👉 Is defending officially dead in the Premiership?👉 Should the Prem introduce the Top 14-style “3 tries more” bonus point?👉 Why are scores getting completely out of control?👉 And did the referee REALLY stop the game to help Max find hi
🏉 URC CHAOS, POLLOCK HANDBAGS & BRISTOL BLOWN AWAY
The URC playoff race has officially descended into absolute carnage 😳🏴 Glasgow smash their way BACK to the top of the table after everyone declared the “collapse” was on 🚨🇿🇦 Stormers rescue a last-second draw against Ulster after one of the maddest finishes of the season… but was THAT penalty try actually the right call?☘️ Leinster’s mega rotation policy keeps working — but are they risking
Ben Tameifuna; Bordeaux's Wrecking Ball
Another huge week on Maul or Nothing as we break down the Champions Cup semi-finals, including Bordeaux’s win over Bath, Leinster’s edge over Toulon, and all the officiating drama that’s sparked serious debate.We’re joined by Ben Tameifuna fresh off another match winning performance — talking big moments, that crucial late try, and what it really takes to win at the highest level. Plus, insight in
BOKS on the Charge in the URC
🚨 Stormers dominate Glasgow, Prem playoff race explodes, and Noah Caluori is rewriting the record books…This week on Maul or Nothing, the lads break down a HUGE weekend across the URC and Prem — and it’s all kicking off.🌍 URC CHAOSThe Stormers absolutely dismantle Glasgow in South Africa — is this just injuries for the Warriors or a full-blown collapse heading into the business end?Meanwhile:•&nb
🔥 NOAH CALUORI EXCLUSIVE | 5 TRIES, PREM’S HOTTEST TALENT🔥
🚨 He’s one of the most talked-about young player in rugby right now… and he’s HERE.Noah Caluori joins Maul or Nothing after a ridiculous FIVE-TRY performance vs Sale 🤯 — and right now, he’s leading the Gallagher Premiership try-scoring charts.⚡ Scoring every 28 minutes⚡ 10 tries in TWO games vs Sale⚡ 17 tries this season… over HALF against one team⸻🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:🔥 Caluori breaks down that 5-t
Epic Champions Cup Quarter Final Clashes! 🔥 ft Toulon's Junior Kpoku
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Champions Cup chaos 🔥 French Giants Rampant in knockout carnage
The Champions Cup last 16 delivered absolute carnage — huge scorelines, big momentum swings and one of the clearest examples you’ll see of how a game can completely flip.This week on Maul or Nothing, we break down the defining moments of the weekend — from Bath’s front-row impact to Bordeaux running riot — plus everything else across a stacked knockout round.⸻🧠 INSIDE THE EPISODE:•🏉 Bath 31–22 Sar
George Furbank & Stephen Varney Interviews | THAT Furbank Collision & Prem Rugby Reaction
George Furbank & Stephen Varney join Maul or Nothing to break down BIG hits, England selection debates, and Exeter’s Italian revolution 🇮🇹This week on Maul or Nothing, we’re joined by Northampton Saints + England full back, George Furbank as well as Italy & Exeter scrum-half Stephen Varney for one of our most chaotic and insightful episodes yet.We dive straight into that huge collision mom
Six Nations 2026 Finale | France Win With the Last Kick vs England & Stuart McCloskey
🎙️ France Win Six Nations With the Last Kick | England Baffling & Stuart McCloskey ExclusiveThe final round of the 2026 Six Nations delivered extraordinary drama as France beat England to win the championship with the last kick, and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey joins Maul or Nothing to take us inside the Ireland camp.We break down France vs England, Ireland vs Scotland and Wales vs Italy fr
Scotland put 50 on France🤯 | England Exposed, Ireland March On
Round 4 of the Six Nations 2026 delivered absolute chaos — and on this week’s Maul or Nothing, we break down one of the most extraordinary weekends of Test rugby in years.🏴Scotland 50 – FranceGregor Townsend’s side ran riot — putting 50 points on France in a statement win that has completely blown open the championship race.We dive into:• Ben White vs Antoine Dupont — the scrum-half d
England Panic Stations? | Six Nations 2026 Round 4 Preview
The Maul or Nothing Round 4 Preview Show is here — and the 2026 Six Nations title race is reaching boiling point.After England’s heavy defeat to Ireland at Twickenham, Steve Borthwick has torn up his backline and made 12 changes ahead of the trip to Rome.Is this a necessary reset… or full panic stations inside England camp?We break down all the major team selections, tactical questions and storyli
England’s HQ Horror Show | Ireland Run Riot – Six Nations 2026
Twickenham. 2026.And England were dismantled.🇮🇪 Ireland clinical.🏴 England chaotic.🗣 Ellis Genge admitting they may have believed their own hype.One of the most sobering afternoons at HQ in recent Six Nations history.This week on Maul or Nothing we break down:• Luke Cowan-Dickie & Freddie Steward hooked• George Ford’s missed kicks and the momentum swing• Ireland majestic a
England Grand Sham? The Calcutta Cup Collapse | ft. Ben White
England’s Grand Slam talk lasted a week.At Murrayfield in Round 2 of the 2026 Six Nations, Scotland delivered another Calcutta Cup statement — and this week on Maul or Nothing (MON) we’re joined by the man who ran it:🔥 Scotland scrum-half Ben White, fresh off controlling one of the biggest games of the championship.⸻🏴Scotland v England – Calcutta Cup 2026With Ben White in the studio:•
The End For Ireland? & Max got the Call for England!
The Six Nations is back — and Maul or Nothing opens Week 1 with a proper deep dive, featuring Italy winger Louis Lynagh after one of the most emotionally charged weekends of international rugby.From Max’s whirlwind week inside England camp, to France’s brutal ballet in the rain and dismantling of Ireland, to serious questions about where Wales — and Scotland — go from here, this episode is packed
🎙️ ENGLAND RULE ALL? | SIX NATIONS PRE-SHOW
The Six Nations is back — and this is the ultimate pre-show breakdown you need before kickoff.On this episode of Maul or Nothing, we’re joined by Ireland & British & Irish Lions winger Simon Zebo for elite insight, dressing-room reality, and the stories behind the team sheets as Europe’s biggest championship explodes into life.From France v Ireland on a rare Thursday night, to England v Wa
Royal Rumble: Sale v Saints Chaos + Six Nations Shock Call
MON dissects a brutal Premiership weekend and some seismic Six Nations decisions.Sale v Northampton had everything — needle, niggle, and a scoreline that didn’t tell the full story. Ryan caught up with Henry Pollock and Tommy Freeman after the game and lifts the lid on how Saints actually took it.Bristol grind out a filthy win in dreadful conditions — not the Bears way, but maybe their most satisf
🚨 Crisis what crisis? Quins Stun La Rochelle, Munster Dumped Out ft Will Collier
🎙 MON is back with a blockbuster Champions Cup episode as Harlequins deliver the most Harlequins result imaginable — stunning La Rochelle just when the pressure was at its highest — while Munster crash out after a brutal, win-or-bust night in France 🇫🇷We’re joined by Will Collier, Castres Olympique prop and former Quins & England tighthead, for elite insight into scrummaging, knockout rugby, a
🎙️Bordeaux Brutalise Saints ft. Salesi Rayasi | Bristol Blitz the Bulls
Bordeaux Bègles brutalise Northampton Saints in a Champions Cup statement — and this episode features Bordeaux winger Salesi Rayasi, the flying Fijian who lit up the contest with pace, power and presence.Rayasi joins us as we break down a wild night where Bordeaux overwhelmed Saints, Cameron Woki crossed for a hat-trick from the back row, and the atmosphere turned full pantomime. Despite the heavy
🚨🔥🏉💥 Harlequins crushed. Stormers flying. Clubs in crisis.
💣 What really happens in team meetings when a club is spiralling🔥 Bristol on a roll — but Ellis Genge vs Tom Curry argy-bargy explained⏱️ Bath win a bonkers match at the death🚨 Saracens under pressure as Leicester win🌍 URC: Stormers unbeaten, Bulls wobble, Sharks crashing🇮🇪 Leinster back on trackDuncan Weir scores in his final game… then tears a muscle 😬🏆 Champions Cup preview ahead of next week🎙️
🏆 Kyle Steyn on THE Champions Cup Shock | Glasgow Warriors Slay Toulouse ⚔️
The Champions Cup 2025–26 delivered one of its wildest results yet — and we’re joined by Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn after his side produced a European classic, coming from 21–0 down to beat six-time champions Toulouse 28–21 at Scotstoun in a result that sent shockwaves across Europe.In this episode of Maul or Nothing, the Glasgow skipper gives inside insight straight from the dressing roo
Benhard Janse van Rensburg + Fitz Harding
This week on Maul Or Nothing, we’re joined by Bristol Bears captain Fitz Harding and powerhouse centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg for an episode packed with chaos, laughs, and exclusive rugby chat.We get the lowdown on a heavy week with the Babaas, where there was more happening off the pitch than on it...We debate who's Uncle Pat’s favourite Bear (with some
⚡️Champions Cup is BACK – The Big Dogs on 🔥
The Champions Cup roars back and the heavyweights arrive scorching hot — huge statements, harsh collapses, outrageous individual performances and early contenders already emerging.We dive into:💥 Etzebeth’s 12-week ban — too lenient? 🐻 MAX in Llanelli early doors with Genge & Oghre🧢 RYAN on duty in Manchester for Sale v Glasgow and then onto the Bath owner’s house for the after party! 
🦖🟥 Gougezilla: Etzebeth Horror Show + Bristol Blitz Saints & URC Upsets ⚡
🎙️ This week on Maul or Nothing we dive into one of the wildest rugby weekends of the year — from Etzebeth’s Gougezilla moment, and reds all across the leagues to Bristol detonating Saints, shockwaves in the URC, and Europe about to kick off. Monster drama everywhere.💈 Sponsored by MANSCAPED®️ (AD)🎯 Get 15% OFF the White Hot Lawn Mower®️ 5.0 Ultra with code MON at https://www.manscaped.com👉 Give t
England Undefeated 🏴 + Brutal Boks Smash Ireland 🇿🇦💥 | Autumn Internationals Review 🏉
England stay undefeated, the Boks brutally smash Ireland's pack, and the Autumn Internationals kick up more talking points.Marc, Ryan & Max break down every huge moment — from red cards and hat-tricks to tunnel bust-ups and record breakers. 🏉🔥England survive a fierce Argentina comeback, Ireland collapse under Bok pressure, Wales run in four against the All Blacks, France put seven past Austral
🔥 All Blacks Aura Annihilated! | Evan Roos + John Barclay
🎙️ This week on Maul or Nothing we’re joined by the heavyweight duo Evan Roos and John Barclay as we break down a wild weekend of international rugby. From England shattering the All Blacks’ aura to Scotland’s Murrayfield misery, this might be the most explosive recap yet. (Plus Ryan and Barcs are on a weird lone wolf camping holiday) 💈 Sponsored by MANSCAPED®️ (AD)🎯 Get 15% OFF the White Hot
💔 Blair Kinghorn & Adam Hastings: Heartbreak in Edinburgh
The boys are back together and this week they’re on tour/stag do in the Scottish capital. Marc, Ryan and Max head to Murrayfield hoping to witness history — could this finally be the Scotland team to break the All Blacks curse? Joining them are Scotland stars Blair Kinghorn and Adam Hastings, who relive the drama on and off the pitch.From Hasto’s best man speech at Blair’s wedding (and who co
🏉Autumn Internationals Erupt!
The boys are finally back together — and in surroundings far too plush for them 👀.Live from the Explorer’s Penthouse at the stunning Corinthia London, Ryan, Max, and Marc dive into a wild opening weekend of the Autumn Internationals 2025.💥 This week:•England get the job done vs Australia — but did the Wallabies ever stand a chance without Will Skelton, Len Ikitau & Tom Hooper?•The Tommy Freema
🏉 Autumn Internationals 2025 Preview | North vs South Rugby War 🌍🔥
🔥 With the leagues heading into hibernation and the International Window opening, The boys are BACK and the Autumn Internationals are about to blow up! 🌍💣 Time to preview everything worth previewing!🏉 England’s fly-half war — Ford vs Fin Smith 🇬🇧🍀 Are Ireland quietly rebuilding or in trouble?🏴 Scotland to finally beat the All Blacks? 👀🐉 Can Wales bring the smiles back to the Principality?🇫🇷 France
All Blacks Beast Mode: Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai on being an AB, Family & Fiji
The boys are back with Highlanders co-captain and new All Black Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai — the Fijian powerhouse on his incredible rise from a village in Fiji to the All Blacks. Jim opens up about his debut, his mum’s sacrifices, and his love of steak & cheese pies!Plus:🏉 Prem Rugby: Bristol’s 12-try thriller, the growing injury crisis, and why 19-year-old Noah Caluori is the real deal.🔥 Tom
THOMAS DU TOIT UNCUT
This week we’ve got a the bath beast on the pod — South Africa’s World Cup–winning prop and fresh Rugby Championship champion, Thomas du Toit.We get into the Boks’ brutal battle with Argentina, that record demolition of the All Blacks, Bath’s big season, transfer gossip (billions of rand?!), and why Rassie Erasmus apparently wants every prop to kick goals and run 90 metres for fun (or not)Plus: th
R360 vs The Unions
Another breaking news chat from the boys, in response to the latest news on R360...with the Unions officially in opposition, will the new league still run....and more importantly has Mike Tindall (and his big money backers) picked up the phone and given Max a call yet??Full Episode on it's way...you can blame Marc and his ever lavish lifestyle for the delay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Steve Diamond Sacked
Diamond Out, so who's in...?? The Maul Or Nothing Boys chat about the breaking news and through a mixture of inside intel and wild speculation, discuss what's next for Rugby's hottest Franchise!Some names in the frame:1:21 - Phil Dowson & Gregor Townsend5:17 - Rassie Erasmus10:17 - Jonny Wilkinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mack Hansen EXCLUSIVE - Lions Crush & Being Crushed
We’re back with pure MoN chaos — and this week, it’s the one and only Mack Hansen in the house!EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maulUSE COUPON CODE MAUL. Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee + get 4 extra months free on the 2-year plan.🔥 In this episode:•Mack’s Andy Farrell tattoo swing vote for the Lions•Inside Connacht: summer pre-season vibes & first impressions o
Tom Jordan – Bristol’s New Superstar on LRZ & The Human Centipede
We’re back, baby! Season 3 of Maul or Nothing kicks off in pure chaos with Bristol Bears’ brand-new superstar Tom Jordan – the Scotland fly-half, centre, full-back, kit man, and occasional massage therapist who somehow does it all.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maul USE COUPON CODE MAUL. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeour link will also give you 4 ex
🇦🇺 Aussie Ambush | Lions Denied Clean Sweep
It’s the Maul or Nothing Season Finale — and the Wallabies have the final word. Australia take the Third Test 22–12 in a weather-soaked Sydney to deny the Lions a 3–0 whitewash… the Series ends with just a ONE point swing on aggregate 😬We’re joined by Tom Wright, fresh from the win, to unpack the Wallaby camp’s reaction, what changed after the MCG, and how it feels to go toe-to-toe with the Lions
Lions Seal the Series! | MCG Madness
The British & Irish Lions take on the Wallabies in a thunderous 2nd Test — and we’re pitchside at the MCG to soak it all in!This episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maul Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeour link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. Use the code “MAUL”Can the Lions seal the series in Melbourne? Or wi
🦁 British & Irish Lions Smash Wallabies | Tom Curry & Tadhg Beirne Go Beast Mode 🔥
The British & Irish Lions are up and running — ruthless, composed, but was the whole thing missing an ingredient? Farrell nailed every call, Curry and Beirne beast mode , and Finn Russell painted a masterpiece 🎨In this, the 100th episode of Maul or Nothing, we unpack the fallout from the First Test, analyse what the Wallabies can change, and look ahead to Round Two. Plus: Max is back in pre se
Lions RIP Through AUNZ | First Test Selections Cause UPROAR!🦁
This Episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maul Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeour link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. Use the code “MAUL”____________________________________________________________________________The First Test is here — and the Lions are flying (albeit vs average opposition)! After ripping throu
Dirt Trackers Named 🦁 | Lions Test XV Clarity
This Episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maulTry it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Get 4 extra months free on the 2-year plan when you use our link!The British & Irish Lions tour is heating up! This week on Maul or Nothing:🔥 Breaking News: Dirt Trackers squad confirmed for Australia/NZ invitational🤕 Injury Watch: Blair Kinghorn (aka Smaug)
Lions Still Raw, But Ruthless 🦁 | Farrell In, Daly Out & Jac Morgan’s Test Charge
The Lions are far from polished — but they’re blowing teams away.Two games, two slow starts, two second-half shutouts. The structure is forming, the defence is sharp, and Jac Morgan is everywhere.This week on Maul or Nothing:•🦁 52–12 vs Reds | 54–7 vs Force — Lions finish strong again•🔧 Still a work in progress, but the squad is starting to click•🏉 Jac Morgan: dominant at the breakdown, leading by
British & Irish Lions SHOCKED by Argentina 🇦🇷
The Lions tour kicks off in chaos with more questions than answers as Andy Farrell’s scratch side is STUNNED by Argentina in Dublin — their first-ever win over the Lions in 8 attempts.We break it all down just hours after the final whistle:🔥 Cordero’s try of the night🔥 Albanoz magic🔥 Tommy Freeman’s standout performance🔥 The Lions dominated the stats — but lost where it counts🔥 Who boosted their T
Lions Team Named 🦁 | Bath’s Party Treble 🥳, Leinster smash Bulls 💙
It’s finals carnage and Lions fever on this week’s Maul or Nothing!We break down Bath’s historic Premiership treble, after their 23–21 win over Leicester — was this Finn Russell’s finest club performance, and how uncharacteristic of Handré Pollard! Van Graan’s rebuild is complete, and the scenes after the final whistle are pure Bath.Over in Dublin, Leinster obliterate the Bulls 32–7 at a rain-soak
Rugby Carnage: Lahiff Injury 🤕, Premiership Thrillers, Leinster ROUT & Super Rugby Madness!
This week on Maul or Nothing:•Max Lahiff reveals the brutal story behind his broken leg injury 🤕•Bath vs Bristol Bears: huge Gallagher Premiership comeback thriller 🔥•Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks: TMO controversy ⚖️ and Adam Radwan genius 👏•Leinster crush Glasgow Warriors to book their place in the URC Final 🏆•Franco Smith future update•Super Rugby Pacific Quarter-Finals:•Blues edge Chiefs in a
URC Chaos: 😉WINK-GATE 😤 | Prem Play-Offs 🔒
Bristol Bears are into the Gallagher Premiership semi-finals after seeing off Harlequins — and the boys break down what it means ahead of a fiery West Country showdown vs Bath. Has Pat Lam just thrown down the gauntlet?We’ve got full reaction to the Premiership final round, including:• 📉 Saracens miss the playoffs for the first time since 2009 (not counting relegation)• 💥 Gloucester so close but e
European Champions Cup Special!
The boys are coming to you from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with live reactions to the incredible European Champions Cup Final between Union Bordeaux Bègles and Northampton Saints!While Ryan was working hard, shining on the biggest stage in Club Rugby, Max and Marc…were also there…watching…recovering from the night before and preparing for the night to come...The boys chat about the tries
Saracens SINK as Saints Shatter Play-Off Hopes
So it’ll all go down to the final weekend in the Prem. The boys break down Saints stunning Sarries at the death and what it means for the top 4 race. Are we witnessing the end of an era? Could it be the first time since 2009 (relegation aside) that Saracens do not contest the play offs????Plus:Mini Max returns (with maximum chaos)the Inside scoop on Sale vs BristolRekeiti Ma’asi-White – the breako
Lions Identity Crisis + Big Bill Mata's Body Count
his week on Maul or Nothing: big hits, big calls, and even bigger questions.Max’s Bears brought the fireworks — a harsh yellow, some bone-rattling carries, and Bristol’s defence turning savage with Beaver and Big Bill Mata dishing out serious punishment. Somehow, Ciaran Donaghue bounced back like he’s made of plasticine.Bristol’s playoff hopes? It's in their own hands now... Meanwhile, Leicester r
Lions Squad Reactions: Surprises, Snubs and Standouts
The British & Irish Lions 2025 squad is out — and it’s already stirring up drama.The Maul or Nothing crew dive into the biggest talking points:•Two shock inclusions nobody saw coming•Major omissions that have fans (and Ryan) fuming•Andy Farrell’s first test as Lions coach — how did he do?•And yes, we discuss how many more Scots should have made itIt’s unfiltered, mildly outrageous, and very Ma
Inside Leinster vs Saints: Rory Hutchinson, Henry Pollock, Fin Smith & Fraser Dingwall
INSIDE the Leinster vs Northampton EPIC | Rory Hutchinson, Fin Smith, Henry Pollock & Fraser Dingwall REACTWhat a blockbuster we’ve got for you this week on Maul or Nothing! We sit down with Northampton Saints and Scotland centre Rory Hutchinson to go deep inside that unbelievable Champions Cup semi-final win over Leinster Rugby.Hutch breaks down how Saints pulled off one of the biggest upsets
Flights Booked?! Lions watch + Leinster lose at Llanelli
This week the boys run the rule over the business end of the Premiership and URC as teams vie for the top 4 and top 8 respectively....We hear from Max after Bristol's hopes are dented with defeat at Northampton. While commentators are all saying Alex Mitchell better pack his bags for Australia... but what to the boys think?They also pick over the embers of Exeter's capitulation at Gloucester and t
Christian Wade - Rugby League, Prem Record & NFL Life + Rieko Ioane / Sexton Lions
We're delighted to be joined by Gloucester, England and British & Irish Lions winger Christian Wade to talk through his phenomenal career.First up his big move to Rugby League and the Wigan Warriors!! He talks us through the secret conversations and covert meetings and what he thinks will happen when he's there.Then it's onto his incredible move to the NFL, life as a football player, that firs
Bordeaux's Pete Samu + the Unstoppable Leinster Juggernaut
The boys are delighted to welcome Bordeaux and Wallaby back rower Pete Samu to take us through a gripping encounter with Munster.We hear all about how the match ebbed and flowed and what it's really like playing and training with Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey...Also Maxime Lucu needs to lean into his Jason Statham more often!We hear about life in Bordeaux, the scars from last years devast
Fin Smith + Champions Cup Round Up
As an apology for our tardiness and general chaotic holidays over the last couple of weeks we've brought you a special treat in the form of England and Saints superstar fly half Fin Smith.We hear how Fin and his young teammates took on the Clermont giants are now the lone Premiership club in Europe's premier cup competition.Fin takes us through the game, Tommy Freeman's hattrick and more important
Gloucester bury Bristol + HK 7's aftermath
This week the boys are scattered all over the place, Ryan is Turnberry, Max is in Cornwall and Marc is in Les Arcs.... so yet again another apology for a delayed episode. Theyve promised that next week everything is back to normal!We hear from Max after that bruising defeat against Gloucester. Max reckons Seb Atkinson was Jonah Lomu, just bumping people for fun while Tomos Williams showed all the
Hong Kong Madness + Oscar Beard
First things first we’re sorry!The show is late this week and there’s only one reason for it…. Ryan Wilson… surprise surprise. He’s kept everyone waiting by going on a massive bender in Hong Kong and therefore left Max and Marc hanging for 2 days. We do get him for about 2 mins with John Barclay and Niko Matawalu in a club 👍.But at least we hear how Max’s crazy match against Exeter went down
Emmanuel Meafou + The Big Six Nations Roundup
This episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal DISCOUNT CODE ➼ go to nordvpn.com/maul our link will give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!The Big Man is back! Emmanuel Meafou gives us the inside track on Super Saturday, winning the Six Nations at the Stade de France and the celebrations afterwards.We hear how the France squa
Sione Tuipulotu - Destruction Derby in Dublin + Sublime Scotland survive scare against Wales
This episode is sponsored by Factory Weights!Head to factoryweights.co.uk put in the code STAYSTRONG and you can get yourself 15% off!!! There’s a great sale on right now so jump on over!We’re delighted to be joined by Scotland Superstar Sione Tuipulotu to break down all the biggest talking points from another fabulous weekend of Six Nations Action.We’re going to be honest Max, Ryan and Sione had
Scotland by 25 points?!? Six Nations Round 4 Preview
This episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal DISCOUNT CODE ➼ go to nordvpn.com/maul our link will give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! The lads look ahead to a blockbuster weekend of Six Nations action.....Ryan makes absolutely bewildering predictions but the boys all agree that Ireland vs France will be an epi
Six Nations - Plucky or Lucky England? France Magnifique and Ireland go marching on
This episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal DISCOUNT CODE ➼ go to nordvpn.com/maul our link will give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! So it finally happened England have regained the Calcutta Cup. Despite conceding more tries, missing more tackles, less possession, less territory, less metres carried, less lin
Six Nations Round 3 Preview Show
This Episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maul Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeour link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. In this weeks show the boys look ahead to Round 3 of the Six Nations and some tasty ties to look forward to.It’s a new dawn for Wales, new head coach in Matt Sherratt, some new faces and hope
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It's the victory they craved, the victory they needed, the victory they deserved and the victory they delivered...England have finally beaten a tier 1 nation and delivered a win that finally puts the Borthwick doubters back in their seats... Or has it? What do the boys think?Test rugby is a game of fine margins and how much luck was involved with France seemingly playing all the rugby but with a s
HUW JONES: HAT-TRICK HERO
This episode is sponsored by Factory Weights!Head to factoryweights.co.uk put in the code STAYSTRONG and you can get yourself 15% off!!! There’s a great sale on right now so jump on over!What a treat we have for you all this week. We’re joined by none other than Scotland Centre and purveyor extraordinaire of tries Huw Jones.Huw takes through the triple meat pie and the “it’s happening again” momen
6 Nations Preview Show
It’s the big preview show!The boys look ahead to the most tantalising of Six Nations tournaments. What are each team's chances?Can England be the kingslayers in Dublin? Or will the wily men of the Emerald Isle defy some outrageous soothsaying of their temporal demise…. (Over the hill….) Will the Super Maro Borthers team do the double against Ireland?Can France refind their va va voom, lo
Ben Curry - That try, playing for England with Tom and Life as a Twin + Max "The Centurion" Lahiff
The boys welcome England and Sale all action back row hero Ben Curry to get his thoughts on the Champions Cup weekends most outrageous piece of skill from a forward.... Visibly awkward at winning player of the match every week and even player of the month we hear about what was going through his head in that fabulous victory over Toulon.He also takes us through nilling Max's Bristol, playing for E
Ollie Lawrence; Englands 6 Nations Hopes & Waiting for 'The Call'
The lads are mostly back but are rolling a man down this week as Marc takes to the skies...in first class of course...and so Ryan and Max are delighted to be joined by Bath and England's midfield maestro Ollie Lawrence!They talk tiktok vlogs (https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielawrence13), Fortnite vs COD, and Marcus vs 'the Muscle'!They also cover a bit of rugby; from a Champions Cup review to anxious
The Smith Fly Half Conundrum + Tom Willis - the Avatar of War
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!After a quick holiday hiatus the boys are back to discuss the last few weeks of rugby and rest and ridiculous New Years resolutions.Most importantly though Which Agent Smith should be England's key lynchpin for the 6 nations... Magic Marcus with another 18 point haul against Newcastle or all singing all boshing Fin with a performance masterclass to take down the Prem leader
Big Rugby Christmas Special ft Gabriel Ibitoye + Niko Matawalu
It’s the Christmas special!This year, the boys are joined by Bristol Bears flyer Gabriel Ibitoye, bringing some extra holiday cheer and rugby chat. And, of course, to give it that Fijian flair—because we are the official unofficial Fiji podcast—Ryan’s old team mate and friend of the show, Niko Matawalu, is back (just about) to add to the festive fun!From worst Secret Santa stories to Niko’s Christ
Tommy Freeman + South Africa Dominated in "Europe"
Head to absoluterugby.co.uk for all your Christmas rugby needs, with the code MON10 for 10% off.We're delighted to be joined by Saints and England star, Tommy Freeman, fresh off the plane from a fabulous win in South Africa over the Bulls.The flying winger talks us through the altitude, King Troll Henry Pollock, some serious niggly play, hearing some pretty harsh heckling, how enjoyable the win wa
Jordie Barrett, Ilona Maher, Harry Randall + Harry Thacker. Champions Cup Celebrity Chaos
It's a very special episode of Maul or Nothing with the boys all making their way to Bristol for the Bears Champions Cup clash with the mighty men of Leinster.Max is starting and Ryan is as close as you can be to him working as a pitchside pundit/reporter. The boys manage to have a lovely interview together before the battle commences!While the game doesnt go Max's way he does score Bristol's open
Bristol Bears Bomb Marlers Big Bash + Champions Cup preview
With the Autumn Internationals done and dusted its back to the league clashes as Max's Bristol Bears put on a delicious display or running rugby to outshine Joe Marler on his big day.But what about the build up, how do rugby players get ready for such big matches? Nandos? Did you say Nandos? In any case the game was amazing but what happened between Gabi Ibitoye and Joe Marler? We break down a fab
Sione Tuipulotu on Scotlands Spicy Statement Win over Australia + biggest bang of his career
We're delighted to be joined by Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu to discuss the big result of the weekend as Scotland saw off a resurgent Wallabies to end their Home Grand Slam dreams.We hear all about the surprise appearance of Scotlands newest star.... Sione's granny, who flew in to surprise him.Also what about that hit from Joseph Suaalii.... "felt like someone had climbed through my body" and
Behemoths Blitz All Blacks - Emmanuel Meafou
We've got the biggest rugby player in the world, literally, Emmanuel Meafou to take us through that record equalling 3rd consecutive France win over New Zealand.What was that Haka like, why did their requests for jersey swaps get turned down and how tough a match was that?Emmanuel also takes us through his incredible journey from Australian rugby reject to France's superstar second row. He also ex
Put That In Your Book - Caleb Clarke + Tom Wright
Holy hecker what a lot to unpack on an absolutely packed out show.We are delighted to be joined by All Black superstar Caleb Clarke to take us through beating Ireland in Dublin, how quickly Rieko threw the burn of the century on the Irish but what he actually thinks of Johnny Sexton.He also gives the All Black insight on how the haka leader gets picked and why it had to be Rieko Ioane.... also whi
