Max Lahiff, Ryan Wilson and Marc Edwards have joined forces once more to bring you Maul or Nothing. Join the lads each week as they take you on a visceral journey through the rugby world via a rabbit hole or two...It's Maul or Nothing!
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?
Leinster Tunnel Clash, Bulls Shock Glasgow & Is England Ignoring Henry Slade?
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⸻
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.⸻
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:
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…⸻
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.⸻
George Furbank & Stephen Varney join Maul or Nothing to break down BIG hits, England selection debates, and Exeter's Italian revolution
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.
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 storylines heading into one of the biggest weekends of the championship.
Twickenham. 2026.And England were dismantled.
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:
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 with insider detail, big takes, and plenty of laughs.
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 Wales at Twickenham, plus Scotland's ceiling and Italy's growing threat — nothing gets past us.⸻
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 satisfying yet. Flying high in the Prem… so why only one Bear anywhere near the England squad?Harlequins crash back to earth. Fans leaving early. Should relegation come back into the Premiership?Leicester quietly motor on. Bath enjoy their annual tradition as Finn Russell shushes The Shed. Gloucester stay competitive despite being depleted — with Charlie Atkinson flashing real promise at 10.Try celebrations are getting bolder too — torpedo dives, salutes to opposition fans… is anything off-limits now?URC chaos:• Glasgow squeezed by Zebre• Stormers beaten at home by the Sharks• Bulls win in Edinburgh — and once again prove they do travelPlus: Welsh rugby ownership chaos, England's stacked depth, major Six Nations omissions, and why some of the biggest names in Europe are watching from home. Who on earth chooses to leave out Damian Penaud???All that — and MAX on conditions, violence-fuelled motivation, and a proper Royal Rumble Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 loss, Henry Pollock somehow drags Saints to a priceless bonus point, producing a WWE worthy performance… first they booed then they chanted his nameElsewhere, Bristol Bears blitz the Bulls at altitude with breathtaking, ball-in-hand rugby (including a try for our very own Max Lahiff)— piling on 75 points by half-time, scoring 16 tries, and handing the Bulls the second-most points ever conceded at Loftus Versfeld in the professional era. Ten Springboks on the teamsheet. Still not enough. Flowing rugby, ruthless tempo, total breakdown.We also cover:•Toulouse losing their aura on the road•Saracens with no European wobble•Harlequins delivering a result nobody called•Stormers' unbeaten run ending in humiliation (John Dobson: “humiliating”)•A thriller at the Aviva as Harry Byrne holds his nerve in front of nearly 40,000•Edinburgh all but securing knockout rugby — including a brutal front-row moment•Glasgow Warriors stacking maximum points away at ClermontHat-tricks. Heat. Altitude. Villains. Flying Fijians.This is Champions Cup rugby at full throttle.
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 room, before we break down Round 2 of the Champions Cup, debate whether rotation is killing the competition, and ask who is actually taking Europe seriously.
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 BIG contenders on the couch… plus Max
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:
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.
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 completely bombed it) to a night out with the All Blacks and Scotland boys in Edinburgh's finest haunts.The boys also take in the monstrous clash between South Africa and France. The revenge dish sent back to the kitchen!!Also a chance to describe Englands tight contest against the valiant Fijians! it's all here — chaos, honesty and plenty of laughs.
The boys are finally back together — and in surroundings far too plush for them
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:
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: the “freak athlete” question that reveals who's the most ridiculous physical specimen in the Bok camp.
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 for more information.
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.
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.
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 extra months on the 2-year plan.
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
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 will the Wallabies rise from the ashes and force a decider in Sydney? Ryan, Marc, and Max (still recovering…) break it all down with raw reactions, live analysis, and legendary cameos.
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
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 through AUNZ in their most dominant showing yet, Test XV selection has sparked major debate. Who's nailed on? Who's out? And who's thrown the entire backline into chaos?We break down Henry Pollock's statement performance and celebration
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:
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:•
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:
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-soaked Croke Park. Jordie Barrett doing Jordie Barrett things, Ryan Baird went beast mode, and Nienaber's defence turned Leinster into absolute monsters.
This week on Maul or Nothing:•Max Lahiff reveals the brutal story behind his broken leg injury
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:•
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, the disallowed tries, the yellows, the maybe could have been reds, the injuries and the incredible support that both teams brought…it was some day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 breakout baller?URC Roundup & Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu watchYet another near-death story from Wilsoni (seriously, how is he alive?)Lions training camp drama and a big residency bombshellArdie Savea crowned, Super Rugby chat, and Les Kiss joins the Wallabies circusWait… Red Bull Newcastle?!Champions Cup preview and YOUR Lions takesNo filter. No mercy. Just pure rugby mayhem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 roll out the red (and smoky) carpet for Geoff Parling's return as head coach — a savvy move from the Tigers.In the URC, Glasgow got ambushed by Benetton, Sacha Feinberg went viral, and Jac Morgan earned huge praise from Siya Kolisi after their battle.But the meatiest debate? Lions selection. With more Kiwis than Welshmen in the squad, is the Lions' identity being eroded? Or is this just rugby's new reality?Plus: Who fills those final Lions spots? Farrell? Feyi-Waboso? What about Doris?All that and more — right here on Maul or Nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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