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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 magic ended their season.Max Lahiff joins us after the Premiership awards and a stag do — which already sounds like a medical case study — while Ryan Wilson survives a full daddy day care weekend and returns to help break down one of the maddest play-off weekends in years.We get stuck into Exeter’s 27-26 semi-final win over Bath, the Chiefs’ unreal play-off record, Stephen Varney’s impact, Santiago Carreras and the drop-goal debate, Bath’s final attacking passage, and whether Finn Russell’s injury ultimately cost them a place in the final.Then it is Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers: a proper Premiership classic. 76 points, 11 tries, Tom Litchfield’s hat-trick, George Furbank’s farewell fairytale, Henry Pollock carrying like a man possessed, Fin Smith pulling strings, and Rory Hutchinson still not getting nearly enough credit.And then we look ahead to the big one: Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs in the 2026 PREM Final. Can anyone actually stop Saints? Or are Exeter about to turn the fairytale into a robbery?Plus, we preview the URC Grand Final as Leinster face the Bulls again. The Bulls are in their fourth final in five years — but is this finally their time? And how much does the URC really matter to Leinster compared with the Champions Cup?Also featuring:•⁠ ⁠Max thrown under the bus by Pat Lam•⁠ ⁠Prem awards chaos•⁠ ⁠Stag do survival•⁠ ⁠Ryan’s daddy day care weekend•⁠ ⁠Exeter v Bath semi-final madness•⁠ ⁠Henry Slade appreciation hour•⁠ ⁠Stephen Varney and Exeter’s Italian influence•⁠ ⁠Santiago Carreras and the drop-goal debate•⁠ ⁠Bath’s 41-phase heartbreak•⁠ ⁠Northampton v Leicester: Prem rugby at its best•⁠ ⁠Tom Litchfield’s breakout night•⁠ ⁠George Furbank’s final home fairytale•⁠ ⁠Henry Pollock: world-class chaos machine?•⁠ ⁠Fin Smith’s control•⁠ ⁠Rory Hutchinson appreciation•⁠ ⁠PREM Final predictions•⁠ ⁠URC Final preview: Leinster v Bulls•⁠ ⁠Are the Bulls ready to finally do it?💰 REFUND CLUBThe FCA has confirmed that millions of car finance agreements may have been mis-sold.⏱️ It takes less than 60 seconds to check whether you could be owed compensation from a previous agreement.💷 Marc checked and discovered he may be owed £829.👉 https://www.refundclub.co.uk/maul━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🥃 SPONSORED BY WOLFCRAIGThis episode is proudly sponsored by WOLFCRAIG.👉 https://www.wolfcraig.com🥃 Check out their superb range, including the 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend – Second Edition (Triple Sherry Cask)20% DISCOUNT with code MAUL

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 confrontation following Leinster’s win over the Stormers.🔥 In the Premiership, Exeter Chiefs upset Saracens thanks to another masterclass from Henry Slade. Is England overlooking one of its most influential backs? We debate whether Slade should be back in serious contention for the England No.13 jersey.💪 We also review Bath’s hard-fought victory over Leicester Tigers, including Thomas du Toit’s hat-trick and the power game that continues to drive Bath towards silverware.🎙️ PLUS:🍻 Max Lahiff’s end-of-season celebrations & comedown🐂 Bulls’ comeback against Glasgow Warriors😤 Leinster vs Stormers tunnel drama🥊 Do athletes deliberately seek confrontation before big matches?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Henry Slade and England selection⚔️ Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens analysis🛁 Bath vs Leicester review🏆 Premiership Rugby semi-final predictions😇 Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers preview🔥 Bath vs Exeter Chiefs preview🤝 Squad dynamics at the business end of the season━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💰 REFUND CLUBThe FCA has confirmed that millions of car finance agreements may have been mis-sold.⏱️ It takes less than 60 seconds to check whether you could be owed compensation from a previous agreement.💷 Marc checked and discovered he may be owed £829.👉https://refundclub.co.uk/maul━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌍 SAILYDownload SAILY in the App Store and use code MAUL at checkout to receive 15% off your first purchase.👉 https://www.saily.com/maul━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🥃 SPONSORED BY WOLFCRAIGThis episode is proudly sponsored by WOLFCRAIG.👉 https://www.wolfcraig.com🥃 Check out their superb range, including the 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend – Second Edition (Triple Sherry Cask)🎁 Use code MAUL for 20% OFF━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔥🏉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more weekly rugby content! 🎙️🔔🏉 Join the conversation below:💬 Who should start at 13 for England?💬 Were Glasgow unlucky, or did the Bulls deserve it?💬 Who reaches the Premiership final?📲 Follow Maul or Nothing for all the latest rugby chat, analysis and debate.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🏉 Subscribe for weekly rugby podcasts covering Premiership Rugby, URC, Champions Cup, British & Irish Lions, Six Nations, England Rugby, Scotland Rugby, Wales Rugby, Ireland Rugby and the biggest stories across world rugby.00:00 Introduction05:23 End of Season Revelries and Games10:31 Saying farewell to teammates15:27 Refund Club - refundclub.co.uk/maul16:25 Glasgow Warriors shocked by Bulls22:47 The South African final that wasn’t to be & Bulls chances25:11 Tunnel Gate: The Leinster vs Stormers Incident32:35 Leinster doing what they do33:48 Saily - saily.com/maul for 15% off 35:17 Exeter vs Saracens: A Grudge Match37:07 Henry Slade keeps doing Henry Slade things39:23 Bath vs Leicester Tigers41:10 Anticipating the Semi-Finals: Bath vs Exeter43:59 Wolfcraig distillers - wolfcraig.com/maul for 20% off44:48 Bristol vs Sale47:45 England Squad Dynamics and Player Contributions51:56 The Max Wax - Rabbit starvation, Squatification & James 'the Janitor' Dun

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

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

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 into life in France, massive second rows like Will Skelton and Emmanuel Meafou, and discovering love We also get into:•⁠ ⁠Caelan Doris leading Leinster through a 13-man defensive stand•⁠ ⁠Late drama as Toulon nearly pull off a comeback•⁠ ⁠Maxime Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert driving Bordeaux forward•⁠ ⁠The Alfie Barbeary head contact controversy — and what really happened with the TMO vs TV angles and French directors •⁠ ⁠The growing tension between coaches, pundits, and analysts in rugby discourseGOODEY VS SQUIDGE RUGBY There’s also chat on:•⁠ ⁠Henry Pollock as Bordeaux’s pantomime villain•⁠ ⁠Front row battles featuring Kyle Sinckler•⁠ ⁠Plus one of the all-time great rugby love stories involving a first date and a ticket to Amsterdam…⸻💰 REFUND CLUB SPONSORThe FCA has confirmed millions of car finance agreements were mis-sold — meaning you could be owed serious money.It takes 60 seconds to check → https://refundclub.co.uk/maulMarc checked and got £829 back… worth a look.

🚨 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