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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

🤝 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 

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 moment — how’s the face?! 🤕 and ask the all-important question:👉 Would you rather have Sammy Arnold’s injury… or yours?Plus Max gives us an in-depth update on his omission from the Bears line up at Leicester.⸻🏉 INSIDE NORTHAMPTON SAINTS (FURBANK) • Tough battle at Franklin’s Gardens — what actually happened? • Saints flying high — but is it Premiership or Champions Cup priority? • Post-Six Nations return — banter, tension, or total chaos in camp? • The rise of Henry Pollock — what’s he REALLY like behind the scenes? • England debate heating up — is Furbank being overlooked for the 15 jersey?⸻🔥 BATH STATEMENT WIN vs SARACENS • Huge result — are Bath now title favourites? • Impact of Dyson’s investment — is this the turning point? ⸻🇮🇹 STEPHEN VARNEY — EXETER & ITALY • Exeter building serious momentum? • The Italian core at Exeter: • Ross Vintcent • Andrea Zambonin • Why Exeter’s trajectory is suddenly VERY interesting • Italy’s rise — what’s changed inside that squad? • And the big one… 👀👉 Born in Wales, speaks Welsh — was it ever close to playing for Wales?⸻😳 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE • The Hastings yellow card — best standing ovation ever? • Medical madness: prostate exams in pro rugby?! • More face rearranging carnage 💥⸻🚨 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN DealStay secure online and unlock global rugby content 🌍👉 https://www.nordvpn.com/maul✔️ 30-day money-back guarantee✔️ Up to 4 extra months FREEUse code MAUL⸻📈 WHY YOU SHOULD SUBSCRIBEIf you love: • Premiership Rugby analysis • Six Nations insights • Behind-the-scenes player stories • Proper rugby chat (with zero filter)👉 Hit subscribe and join the fastest-growing rugby podcast

🎙️ 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 from the decisive final weekend of the Six Nations 2026, as the championship came down to the final moments.🇫🇷 France vs England — Championship DeciderFrance held their nerve when the pressure was highest.⭐ Louis Bielle-Biarrey continues his incredible try-scoring run🎯 Thomas Ramos lands the kick that wins the entire Six NationsBut England delivered a performance that perfectly summed up their tournament:Brilliant… and utterly baffling.Despite losing four matches in the championship — something England hadn’t done since 1976 — they pushed France all the way.Big talking points:•⁠ ⁠🟨 Was the yellow card and penalty try correct?•⁠ ⁠🏃 Ollie Chessum’s intercept — should he have gone closer to the posts?•⁠ ⁠🎬 Henry Pollock’s Hollywood offload moment•⁠ ⁠🦶 England kicking possession away with 90 seconds left while leadingIs this England side actually building toward something… or stuck in a strange paradox?🇮🇪 Ireland vs Scotland — Stuart McCloskey Joins UsIreland centre Stuart McCloskey joins the show after a huge championship.Across the tournament he led Andy Farrell’s Ireland in:🏉 Carries🔥 Offloads💥 Defenders beaten📈 Post-contact metresHe takes us inside the Ireland camp:•⁠ ⁠Ireland’s performance in the final round•⁠ ⁠How the squad felt during those tense closing minutes watching and supporting England!•⁠ ⁠Chasing down Marcus Smith earlier in the championship•⁠ ⁠Life around the Ireland squad•⁠ ⁠And a very entertaining day out in London…Plus: are Ulster finally back?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales vs Italy — Wales Finally Stop the RunWales ended a long wait for a Six Nations win.✅ First championship victory since 2023🏟 First home Six Nations win in four yearsThe game was effectively decided early as Wales raced into a 31-0 lead.Standouts:🔥 Aaron Wainwright immense🎯 Dan Edwards running the game with perfect kicking, a try and a drop goalTalking point:👉 Have Wales finally found their long-term No.10?🏉 Also on the show•⁠ ⁠⭐ Maul or Nothing Team of the Tournament•⁠ ⁠🏆 Player of the Championship debate•⁠ ⁠🎬 Max’s Moment of the Tournament•⁠ ⁠🎮 Fantasy Rugby resultsAnd Ryan nearly missing the show entirely after a night out in Dublin with an A-list Hollywood celebrity before scrambling home for Mother’s Day.🔐 Sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼https://www.nordvpn.com/maul✔ Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee✔ Get 4 extra months FREE on the 2-year planUse code MAULTopics: Six Nations 2026, France vs England, Ireland vs Scotland, Wales vs Italy, Stuart McCloskey interview, rugby podcast, Six Nations final round analysis.

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 duel•⁠ ⁠Darcy Graham vs Louis Bielle-Biarrey in a brilliant wing battle•⁠ ⁠Scotland’s attacking blueprint that dismantled France•⁠ ⁠Dupont’s forward pass that summed up the French afternoon•⁠ ⁠the Scottish cohesion but France unusually subdued Plus the controversy…👀 Oscar Jégou’s alleged eye gougeA disciplinary hearing looms. We ask:•⁠ ⁠Is it worse than Eben Etzebeth’s recent incident?⸻🏉 England vs Italy – what on earth is the plan?England had the ball.England… kicked it away.Italy magnificent We break down:•⁠ ⁠England leading the tournament in kicks in play & kick metres•⁠ ⁠Ben Earl saying England were “unbelievable for 60 minutes” — are fans being gaslit?•⁠ ⁠Maro Itoje’s yellow card — careless or costly?•⁠ ⁠⁠Menoncello the best centre in world rugby right now And the big question:❓ Should Steve Borthwick still be England coach for the 2027 Rugby World Cup?⸻🇮🇪 Ireland vs WalesIreland got the job done in Dublin — but this may have been the most encouraging Welsh performance of the championship.We discuss:•⁠ ⁠Jack Crowley as Farrells World Cup 10•⁠ ⁠Signs of life in Steve Tandy’s Wales rebuild•⁠ ⁠The huge shift in Welsh physicality•⁠ ⁠Rhys Carre magic ⸻🔥 Championship permutations heading into the final roundThe title race is wide open.•⁠ ⁠France win the title with a bonus-point victory•⁠ ⁠Scotland could win their first championship since 1999•⁠ ⁠Ireland still alive if results fall their wayWe break down every scenario heading into Super Saturday.⸻🔐 This episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼https://www.nordvpn.com/maul✔️ Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee✔️ 4 extra months FREE on the 2-year plan✔️ Use code MAUL⸻🥃 Sponsor — Wolfcraig WhiskyElite insight. Proper rugby chat.👉 https://www.wolfcraig.comCheck out the 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend – Second Edition (Triple Sherry Cask).⸻🎙️ Maul or NothingHonest rugby analysis. Big laughs. No safe takes.If you’re enjoying the show please:⭐ Follow on Spotify / Apple Podcasts📺 Subscribe on YouTube📲 Share with a mate who loves rugby00:27 What a weekend to be aRyan!06:19 Nord VPN08:29 Scotland hit 50 vs France!19:08 Oscar Jegou gouging incident20:11 DuPont and teammates were rattled22:26 England's Struggles Continue: Huge win for Italy37:52 It’s a Warhammer Seg31:02 The Warhammer Seg has ended! - Italy's Rising Stars50:59 Ireland vs Wales - A New Welsh Identity56:52 Predictions and Feelings Ahead of the Matches58:19 Predictions and Feelings