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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. Remarkably, it was his 10th Premiership try — matching Ryan Wilson’s career tally of 10 in 222 appearances. We break down the game, the celebrations, becoming an accidental social media sensation, launching Sam Underhill into low earth orbit, and whether we’ve lost a listener in the process.We also look back on an unforgettable weekend in Bilbao — the rugby, the food, the friends and the chaos — before reacting to the internet’s latest attempts to describe Max:•⁠ ⁠The Honey Badger born in the Cotswolds•⁠ ⁠Like Hugh Grant and The Rock had a baby•⁠ ⁠A shoo-in for a Bond villain•⁠ ⁠The Brian Blessed of rugby•⁠ ⁠And multiple comparisons to Lord Flashheart…Then it’s URC quarter-final time.Ryan relives Glasgow’s hard-fought victory over Connacht in a bruising contest, with Kyle Steyn once again delivering when it mattered most.We also hear from Dan Lancaster after helping Glasgow beat a side coached by his father, Stuart Lancaster. What did he know about the old man? Did he have access to the calls? And what’s it really like trying to knock your dad out of the URC?We break down all the quarter-final action:•⁠ ⁠Bulls v Munster•⁠ ⁠Stormers v Cardiff•⁠ ⁠Leinster v LionsPlus our semi-final predictions. Can either South African side stop what feels like an inevitable Glasgow v Leinster final?We then turn our attention to the Premiership run-in:•⁠ ⁠Saints secure a home semi-final•⁠ ⁠Exeter damage Leicester’s top-two hopes while ending Bristol’s season•⁠ ⁠Saracens keep rolling — is this the start of Sarries 2.0 or simply a strong finish?•⁠ ⁠Newcastle’s end-of-season celebrations and whether they’re getting slightly carried away…And with one round left, we preview two huge fixtures:•⁠ ⁠Bath v Leicester — potentially a semi-final dress rehearsal•⁠ ⁠Exeter v Saracens — effectively a win-and-you’re-in shootout⸻🚨 EXCLUSIVE OFFER — CHECK IF YOU’RE OWED MONEY 🚨The FCA has confirmed that millions of car finance agreements may have been affected by hidden commission arrangements.If you’ve ever financed a car, van or motorbike, you could be owed compensation.Marc checked.Marc claimed.Marc got £829 back.Check your eligibility in under 60 seconds:refundclub.co.uk/maul⸻🌍 Stay connected wherever you travel with Saily eSIM.Download the Saily app and use code MAUL for 15% off your first purchase.✔️ Fast mobile data in 200+ destinations✔️ No roaming charges✔️ Quick and easy setup before you travel✔️ Built by the team behind NordVPNDownload Saily and use code MAUL today.https://saily.com/maul00:10 Introduction and weather chat02:08 Memories of Bilbao12:07 Bears Bonus Point debate15:00 Weird End of Season vibes19:05 Refund Club20:03 URC - Glasgow marching on22:04 The Lancaster Conundrum - Father vs Son26:03 Bulls maul Munster31:29 Stormers v Cardiff34:32 URC Semi-Final Predictions36:08 Wolfcraig36:54 Prem Roundup47:54 Saily50:27 Leicester suffer first home defeat to Exeter54:49 Bath v Leicester - Old foes to reunite57:50 Newcastle v Sale - big celebrations!59:37 Congratulations to Worcester

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 and the European Player of the Year aka The Bordeaux Bullet; Louis Bielle-Biarrey.And what about Leinster? Four finals lost in five years. If it was painful before, was this 41-19 rout downright catastrophic for Leinster?Join us for Basque taste of how the day went down.⸻🚨 EXCLUSIVE OFFER — CHECK IF YOU’RE OWED MONEY 🚨The FCA has confirmed that millions of car finance agreements were mis-sold.If you’ve ever leased or financed a car, there’s a decent chance you could be owed compensation 💰Takes 60 seconds to check.I did it… £829 back 🤷‍♂️👉https://refundclub.co.uk/maul⸻🌍 Exclusive NordVPN Deal ➼ https://www.nordvpn.com/maulTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Use our link and get 4 extra months on the 2-year plan 🔥⸻🥃 Wolfcraig Whisky — Official Partner of Maul or NothingPremium small-batch Scottish whisky built for big rugby moments 🏉👉 Shop Wolfcraig Whisky00:00 Intro00:40 Pre-match Chat08:14 Half-time thoughts: Leinster blown away14:11 Full-Time analysis16:47 Maxime Lucu17:33 Nord VPN19:28 Ryan in with the UBB fans23:36 Senesi Rayasi Chat25:39 LBB33:07 Refund Club

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 his tooth? 🦷😂PLUS:🔥 Leicester Tigers keep the home semi race alive🔥 Saracens suddenly charging into the playoffs🔥 Owen Farrell’s accidental hooker cameo🔥 England squad reaction — Bath stars DROPPED🔥 BVR’s first England call-up causes chaos🔥 Ryan Wilson predicts the URC Top 8 EXACTLY 🤯🔥 Glasgow finish TOP of the URC pile🔥 Cardiff storm through 🔥 The real story behind SRU frustrations for the final AND…🏆 Who actually wins the Champions Cup from here?This is a proper chaotic MON episode.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:Was Saints v Bristol the most ridiculous Premiership game ever?⸻🔒 This episode is sponsored by NORDVPN🌍 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼NordVPN x MAUL Dealhttps://www.nordvpn.com/maul✅ 4 extra months FREE on the 2-year plan✅ Risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee✅ Use code: MAUL⸻🥃 Wolfcraig Whisky — Official Partner of Maul or NothingPremium small-batch Scottish whisky built for big rugby moments 🏉👉 Shop Wolfcraig Whisky⸻00:49 Max walks us through that game - Saints v Bears08:25 Try Scoring bonus points & Record scores12:33 Max's Tooth18:19 Quins vs Exeter20:48 Saracens Surging24:26 The Playoff Race26:21 England Squad Conversations & Controversies35:47 URC Final Round - Wilson called it45:20 Bilbao bound!47:00 Challenge Cup Predictions48:39 Leinster vs Bordeaux

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 losing rhythm before the business end?🩸 Munster face the ultimate tactical dilemma: throw the kids in on the final weekend to avoid a South African quarter-final?!PLUS — the Premiership playoff race is getting vicious 👊🐯 Leicester absolutely bully Northampton😤 Henry Pollock and Henri Liebenberg nearly come to blows🔥 Exeter destroy Bath to keep their season alive🇦🇺 Len Ikitau is cooking after THAT outrageous Josh Iosefa-Scott no-look assist📈 Gloucester’s rebuild suddenly looks VERY interesting😬 And Max reflects on a brutal day for Bristol…⸻🚨 EXCLUSIVE OFFER — CHECK IF YOU’RE OWED MONEY 🚨The FCA has confirmed that millions of car finance agreements were mis-sold.If you’ve ever leased or financed a car, there’s a decent chance you could be owed compensation 💰Takes 60 seconds to check.I did it… £829 back 🤷‍♂️👉https://www.refundclub.co.uk/maul⸻🌍 Exclusive NordVPN Deal ➼ https://www.nordvpn.com/maulTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Use our link and get 4 extra months on the 2-year plan 🔥⸻🥃 Wolfcraig Whisky — Official Partner of Maul or NothingPremium small-batch Scottish whisky built for big rugby moments 🏉👉 Shop Wolfcraig Whisky00:10 Intro chitty chat06:06 Ryan; A man for the ‘knuckle draggers’08:49 NORD VPN10:09 Time to Talk Rugby12:25 Bears downed by Sarries14:44 URC19:00 Glasgow on top & Stafford Macdowell; the most underrated man in rugby?23:34 Ulster vs Stormers - barnstormer25:56 Leinster doing what’s needed27:57 Munster's Connundrum30:13 Lambs & Lionhearts!34:17 Ryan’s URC Top 8 Prediction35:11 REFUND CLUB36:54 PREM Roundup - Leicester smash Saints43:08 Exeter win easy vs Bath47:35 Gloucester - looking ahead to next season

🚨 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:•⁠ ⁠Leinster stunned by Benetton 🤯•⁠ ⁠Cardiff edge closer to the playoffs•⁠ ⁠The Lions are roaring again in Joburg💥 PREMIERSHIP HEATING UP•⁠ ⁠Northampton edge Bath with a last-gasp Fin Smith penalty — but are Saints leaking too many points?•⁠ ⁠Bath rotate heavily… and STILL looked on fire👀•⁠ ⁠Bristol back in the playoff hunt after results go their way🔥 SARACENS REBUILD IN FULL FLOW•⁠ ⁠19-year-old Noah Caluori leads the league with 18 tries 🚀•⁠ ⁠Next-gen talent coming through FAST•⁠ ⁠Big names arriving… legends nearing the end⚖️ CONTROVERSY•⁠ ⁠Exeter vs Gloucester ends in chaos•⁠ ⁠Ethan Roots red card — justified or game gone soft?•⁠ ⁠And yes… we somehow end up discussing happy slapping 😬🏗️ NEWCASTLE & RED BULL ERAMax runs the rule over a HUGE wave of signings and what it means for the future.🦁 PLUS•⁠ ⁠Lions chat: young Springboks coming through•⁠ ⁠Should rugby introduce an NFL-style draft?•⁠ ⁠Josh Bayliss running it back•⁠ ⁠And plenty more nonsense along the way🎙️ MON — Rugby, Unfiltered.🟢 SPONSORS🥃 Wolfcraig WhiskySupport the show and check out their fabulous whiskey and gin here: Wolfcraig https://wolfcraig.com00:00 Introduction; Max's jolly trip to the Toon10:00 Newcastle's Recruitment is looking strong!13:51 Saints vs Bath19:56 Sarries vs Leicester22:10 Emerging Young Talent; Caluori, Zekhethelo Siyaya, Marcus Muller24:16 Saracens' Rebuilding Phase28:38 Wolfcraig Distillers - is it time for the Maul or Nothing blend?30:29 Exeter at Gloucester - opening the door for Bristol31:41 Chatting Slapping - Roots and Innard35:57 URC - Boks on the Charge!41:10 Concert Conflicts for Glasgow43:18 The Lions' Rise and URC Dynamics44:54 Sharks not flying quite so high...46:00 Previewing the European Cup52:11 NFL Draft Weekend...could rugby follow suit?

🚨 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-try masterclass🔥 The mindset behind being loaned out mid-season — and why it didn’t derail him🔥 Being kept grounded by the elder statesmen in the squad 🔥 His international ambitions — what’s next? 👀⸻🏉 PLUS: WEEKEND RUGBY CHAOS💥 Prem mismatches — are we seeing a growing gap in quality?💥 Connacht SHOCK the Stormers 😳💥 Glasgow Warriors humbled in Johannesburg by the Lions💥 What it all means heading into the business end of the season⸻🚀 WHY YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS:If you care about:✔️ The next superstar in rugby✔️ Premiership & URC analysis that actually means something✔️ Honest, unfiltered rugby chat⸻🔐 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ NordVPN Dealhttps://nordvpn.com/maulTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee ✅Our link also gives you 4 extra months FREE on the 2-year plan 🎁Use code MAUL at checkout⸻🥃 Wolfcraig Whisky — Official Partner of Maul or NothingPremium small-batch Scottish whisky built for big rugby moments 🏉👉 Shop Wolfcraig Whisky⸻📈 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:👍 Like the video💬 Drop your thoughts — is Caluori the real deal?🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby content that actually delivers

🤝 SponsorThis episode is sponsored by: BREVO.com 🚀Brevo.com: an all-in-one email marketing, CRM, and automation platform for SMBs and entrepreneurs.Get 50% off Starter and Standard Plans for the first 3 monthsPromo code: MAUL50#Brevo and #BrevoPartner🔗 LINK: https://www.brevo.com/partners/maul/?utm_medium=partnership&utm_source=maul&utm_campaign=youtubeThe boys are joined by Toulon's giant forward Junior Kpoku to run through an unforgettable weekend of Champions Cup knockout rugby, packed with last-gasp heroics, giant clashes, and statement performances as Europe’s elite battled for a place in the semi-finals.💥 Bath last-gasp winners against Saints in one of the most thrilling Champions Cup matches of all time, edging a breathtaking 43–41 classic that had everything — drama, intensity, and heart-stopping moments.🍷 The giants collided as Bordeaux flexed their muscles against the European royalty that is Toulouse, securing a seismic 30–15 victory and looking every bit like the (defending) Champions elect .💔 Glasgow’s astonishing home record was heartbreakingly broken as Toulon defied their league form to put a dagger through the hosts’ hearts, grinding out a tense 22–19 triumph in a classic European arm wrestle.🔵 Leinster thrashed Sale with a ruthless 43–13 performance, reminding everyone why they remain Europe’s benchmark and a formidable force in the race for the cup🎙️ Join Maul or Nothing as we break down all the key moments, standout performances, and what these results mean for the road to European glory. Expect strong opinions, expert analysis, and plenty of laughs along the way!00:10 Introduction 04:00 Junior Kpoku joins05:26 Toulon Fighting to stay relevant in Top 1410:18 Ben White fired up for his homecoming12:00 Proving himself before a potential Prem return15:05 Henry Pollock; better to play with than against17:55 Moving to France at 1820:57 Owen Farrell; setting standards28:34 Pressures & Pleasures of playing for Toulon32:11 FIJIAN Brick Wall DNA33:29 Brevo.com Code Maul5036:59 Bath vs Saints...All time classic!48:38 Bordeaux vs Toulouse53:41 The Bordeaux vs Bath matchup59:50 Ryan's reflections on Glaswegian Heartbreak01:05:45 SAILY eSIM (TRAVEL SMART) - Use code MAUL at checkout for 15% off 🔌 SPONSOR – SAILY eSIM (TRAVEL SMART)✈️ Avoid roaming fees & travel stressDownload SAILY in your app store or scan the QR code on screen.Use code MAUL at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.•⁠ ⁠Country, regional & global plans•⁠ ⁠Built-in security from Nord Security (NordVPN team)•⁠ ⁠Ad blocking, web protection & virtual location🔗 https://www.saily.com/maul

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 Saracens — how the front-row switches flipped the entire game • 💥 Thomas du Toit masterclass (MOTM performance) • 🔁 Can a referee change shift momentum mid-game? • ⚔️ Barbeary vs Willis — elite No.8 battle • 🔴 Bordeaux 64–14 Leicester — try-of-the-season madness (LBB, Penaud, Rayasi) • 🌍 Toulon vs Stormers thriller + Sale edge Quins • 🐻 Bristol Bears — where it slipped, and why it was already gone👉 “14–14 while Lahiff was on… damage done before that.” • 🇫🇷 Max’s French food jaunt 🍷 • 💼 Courtney Lawes to Sale & England implications • 💰 Henry Pollock the millionaire?!⸻🎙️ ALSO: • Ryan LIVE at Saints vs Castres — including that interview moment • Plus Glasgow vs Bulls & Leinster vs Edinburgh • Listener reaction to the now infamous “prostate episode”…⸻🔐 SPONSOR — NORDVPNThis episode is sponsored by NordVPN👉 EXCLUSIVE DEAL: https://www.nordvpn.com/maul✔️ 30-day money-back guarantee✔️ 4 extra months FREE on the 2-year plan✔️ Use code MAUL⸻📈 SUPPORT THE SHOW👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for weekly rugby analysis🎧 Listen on Acast, Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow for clips & behind-the-scenes03:05 Bears tough trip to Toulouse - but it wasn't Max's fault!12:57 Bears season prospects from here19:08 NORD VPN21:31 Northampton Saints v Castre24:21 Henry Pollock signing for Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Agency28:57 Saints v Castres cont. - thoughts from the pitch side pundit32:57 The Ryan Wilson comeback!35:13 Bath v Saris39:32 Alfie Barbeary43:00 Return of the Lawmaker - Courtney Lawes to Sale (and England?)45:02 Geoff Parling v Craig Doyle46:55 Glasgow Warriors v Bulls50:59 Toulon v Stormers53:36 Bordeaux v Leicester58:11 Quins v Sale59:32 Jibulu's biting citing01:02:12 Leinster v Edinburgh01:03:13 Reiko Ioane; Smell My Finger01:04:22 Champions Cup QF Predictions