Maul or Nothing

We’re delighted to be joined by Ireland, Lions and Munster star Simon Zebo. He gives the boys the keys to the kingdom with his take on how England can beat Ireland. Only 3 things need to happen…. He gives us an insight into what makes Jack Crowley tick and what makes Joe McCarthy such an irresistible force. The real question is “are Ireland better now than they were during last year’s grand slam” and Zeebs is pretty sure of his answer. He explains to the Philistines just why Andy Farrell is so good at what he does and just for good measure gives his prediction on the “Fans Slam” for Scotland…. The boys preview of the penultimate round of the Six Nations filled with predictions, hot takes and hopefully the perfect soundbite from an extremely confident Ryan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Humble in Victory, Gracious in Defeat” does not apply to Ryan Wilson ever. Disgraceful post-France, his humility following Scotlands resounding win over England is something to behold.Max remains admirably calm in the face of Ryan’s gloating and can’t help but wax lyrical over Big Duane VDM…We also catch up with Italy Captain, Michele Lamaro, and those heartbreaking last seconds when the win against France was in their hands. He tells us what went through their heads and the atmosphere within the squad. It’s also a bright future for Italy and they know they’re going in the right direction and things are falling into place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back to talk Darts, Dublin and Domestic duties, as Max finally completes his incredibly protracted house move....somehow thanks largely to his cutting loose with a hand saw...which gives Ryan an idea! Also in this episode, recorded at the start of the week but unfortunately delayed due to technical reasons, the boys dish out some now not so hot takes on recalls for Manu Tuilagi, Harry Randall & Hamish Watson😬, while also giving some much more relevant opinions on actual recalls for friends of the show Ollie Lawrence and Blair Kinghorn...as well as the mysterious continued omission of Zach Mercer.The boys also give us some deep thoughts on a hopeless task for Wales and a maybe not quite so hopeless task for Italy...And they also find the time to check in on the Saudi deal…. Is the Kingdom about to descend upon the Premiership? Can we expect Toulouse to Tyneside for Antoine DuPont as Newcastle look to be the big beneficiaries of barrels of banknotes??? Get on the banter bus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sacré Bleu Ryan is angry. He is still seething at Saturday’s result. Having spent the week in Dubai, had his return flight cancelled and arrived for all his work at Murrayfield at the last minute he can’t quite fathom what’s happened.Unfortunately for Max, Ryan is going through the 6 stages of grief…. He’s done denial but can’t get past anger. Which is funny.Max meanwhile is the eternal optimist seeing the good in England’s narrow win over Wales (something which irritates Ryan immensely) Luckily both the boys agree that Ireland are unstoppable and could become the first team to win back to back six nations championships in the history of the 6 team competition.Also if you want to see the boys, they’ll be recording a live podcast at the Prince of Wales pub in Covent Garden on Tuesday! Ticket proceeds go to charity so come say hi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Maul or Nothing Boys get the inside scoop on that most astonishing of matches between Wales and Scotland.Sione takes us through those suffocating moments as the game looked to be slipping away…. What was being said, who stood up, what goes through your mind when the noise is deafening and what was Gregor Townsends reaction to the unfolding events.We also hear about the post match reaction in the changing room and their approach as they turn their attention to the France game. We also hear about Sione first bumping into Max in the gym when he was a teenager in Melbourne and the absolute beasts they had in their young squad. There’s also been some family fun trying to persuade his brothers to come and enjoy the delights that Scotland has to offer.As always a front row seat to all the chat and gossip from the Six Nations… Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys break down a ridiculous round of rugby as the Six Nations kicked off with a bang.A record breaking Ireland pulverising France in MarseilleWas that the finest ever Irish performance in the six nations or were DuPont-less France a little bit Bleu…. Ryan enjoyed all the hospitality at Wales vs Scotland and even managed to enjoy 1 half of rugby as Wales almost pulled off the unspeakable comeback to end all comebacks. Seen schmoozing with all the big Wales stars, how did Ryan survive and make it on the pod?Max meanwhile waxes lyrical on an England back row and a performance to finally be proud of. (Sidestepping the fact it was England’s narrowest ever victory over Italy)He’s played Ethan Roots in his Fantasy Team and thinks he’s a different specimen of rugby player. It’s a full round up of the highs and highers of the Six Nations and also find out how to win tickets to Scotland vs France!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second part of their chat, Ben tells the boys all about life at Sarries; including life under the tough love leadership of Captain Faz, the infamous get right sessions and having to pretend to be our very own Ryan Wilson…and just how unpopular that made him!We also hear about Ben’s hopes for the Six Nations, his captaincy aspirations and just what did go down between Farrell and Arundell in that World Cup training session… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s finally here… The Maul or Nothing Six Nations Mega Preview Fest 2024.The boys break down each team, who to look out for, what the big talking points are and most importantly they answer the conundrums currently flying around one of the most intriguing Six Nations for years.With the raft of retirements, unavailabilities, 5 new captains and question marks over most of the fly halves (bar Finn “Messi” Russell) the boys do the hard work by answering all those queries for you.They gaze into their crystal balls to predict the final outcomes while trying not to alienate themselves from every single fan base. We also have time to hear from Max after that epic 101 point encounter against Bath and the ecstasy of the victory and the smash in the Bristol Bermuda Triangle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s finally here, after months of ghosting and self reflection from Max, it turns out his friendship with Ben Earl is real and the ultimate gaslighting was merely an illusion. It’s a bumper episode with Ben Earl as he talks us through his time playing at Bristol with Max, the ups and downs and a particular man of the match performance which was all the sweeter for how it came to be in the first place. Ben takes us through his World Cup experience and putting all the pressure on himself before the Fiji game. He talks us through 24th man beer fears and what was the most powerful driver for some of Sarries best performances.There’s a lot of honesty around his England aspirations and how he felt under Eddie Jones. There’s even more honesty around how ridiculous he thought Max looked in his new scrum cap.He also gives us his take on media furore around his celebrations, Sarries and FazIt’s England’s Future Captain (in our minds) Under the Microscope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a tough one this week…. Max reflects on Bristol's European exit, which has the boys googling therapy dogs…. Luckily Ryan spent the weekend working at Gloucester, he tries to persuade Zach Mercer to apply for Scottish citizenship but breaks his dry January on the town with Adam Hastings, Leone Nakarawa and Niko Matawalu.The Saints show their champions credentials… which Smith do you prefer though for the Six Nations, Finn or Marcus. Speaking of Finns, Ryan’s pal is the new Co captain of Scotland. What will he be like…. And what will it be like for Jamie Ritchie now? There’s a Champions Cup roundup and what to look forward to in the last 16, as well as some complete guess work predictions 👍The boys also breakdown the red cards and Joe Schmidt’s big move to head up the Wallabies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with Toulouse’s latest star signing, the back three sensation that is Blair Kinghorn. We find out that he thought he was off to Toulon and all about his first taste of French team showers and how he measured up. He also talks us through the manic pre match warm up with Antoine Dupont. It’s intense but it might not be quite what you think….We get an insight into the real Blair Kinghorn as he enters Max’s Minds of Moria quizzing. It gets weird but then again Max and Blair are weird so it works.Most importantly he spills the beans on a British and Irish Lion who the elite rugby playing world has renamed for a hilarious reason. Oh and he misses Adam Hastings so spends hours with his Zoom lover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BONUS EP the boys give their instant reaction to the huge news that LRZ is headed to the NFL....or at least to the NFL's International Player Pathway in the hope of making it big in the NFL and securing the success and mega wealth that comes with it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a Champions Cup Special as the boys breakdown all the main talking points from the weekend's action. Thing is…. They’re pissed off! Despite his New Year’s resolution to be happier there’s a proper stress test of Max’s willpower when he’s handed a (ludicrous in our unbiased eyes) yellow card against the mighty Bulls. Even worse is he’s been reprimanded for wearing his Gryffindor scrum cap… but who grassed him up to World Rugby???Meanwhile Ryan has been jousting and jabbing anyone and everyone on social media after his Glasgow Warriors side were robbed of a win at Exeter. Was it the right call in that dramatic finale? You’ll be surprised to find that Ryan may not have thought so. But are Spats with Flats worthwhile…. The boys though are loving the B’s… Bordeaux, Blair (Kinghorn) and Bath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the New Year come the inevitable resolutions which Ryan has bafflingly decided to stick to. Some good drills, poo pills (it’s almost exactly what it sounds like) and a very big one… but can he last until Feb? In fact can he last the week with the boys together again. Max promises to be happier, with some philosophical musings around the need for it.On the rugby front Max’s chassis gets some serious air time after Bristol’s long awaited win away at Sale and the boys break down the Premiership match of the season so far. A 78 point thriller between Exeter and Northampton. Let’s make the Prem more like Super Rugby one of the many topics of discussion.There’s also some early chat around the fast approaching Six Nations and what England fans actually want. Results or entertainment…. Also, what the hell was Max wearing against Sale…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s all about Bath as the boys put on a Christmas extravaganza. 14KG’s of Turkey meat and Finn proving he’s made at least 2 friends during his time at Bath (exact amount)We sit down with Finn Russell, Ollie Lawrence and Cameron Redpath to hear all about their Christmas quirks, the socials during festive periods and life as a rugby player at this joyful time.And we hear what makes up the typical Christmas day in the Wilson, Lahiff, Russell, Lawrence and Redpath households.Bonus footage - Check out the Youtube episode for extra fun, frolics and dinner time chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot off the press, the boys round up the latest Champions Cup action including overanalysing Max’s display against Bordeaux on and off the field…. Pontificating on whether a testimonial means Courtney Lawes can’t play for England in the Six Nations despite his ridiculously good form. They’re full of praise for ice man Mannie Libbok but less so for Zander Fagerson! There’s also a big transfer section this week including Eddie Jones’ Japanese jaunt and the Hybrid contract situation in England.So much to pack in but all the rugby chat you need after a fabulous weekend of European action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in Bristol sitting down with Adam Hastings for a costume, frolic filled Christmas special.They discuss fabulous Christmas gifts, the time Ryan and Hasto fell asleep in a club… with Ryan’s parents…and the randomness of writing off your car…Getting stuck into this weeks theme of Tours, we hear about onsens, shavings, Argentine dive bars / super clubs and who are the best (and worst) room mates...And like all good Christmas parties it naturally finishes with a silly game and chilly shots! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys discuss all the big action and talking points from Game Week 1 of the European Champions Cup; including a near clean sweep for the much maligned English teams, led by a magical display by Marcus Smith, and ironically only ruined by the Prem Champions going down to the Blue Bulls…They also reflect on a historic draw for Bayonne at Thomond Park…throw their support behind Henry Arundel’s big decision and talk about Bath’s new Spiderman kit.And with GW1 in the bag, the boys also make their slightly more informed predictions about who will be crashing out of the competition at the first hurdle this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of their up close and personal pods the boys get together with Bristol and England scrum half, Harry Randall aka “The Piece”.The theme is away bus trips… we hear all about that bizarre quirk in professional athletes lives where rules are rewritten, friendships are made and broken and bird baths aren’t necessarily what you think they are….Rands also spills the dirt on life working with Max, which global rugby celeb gave him his nickname “The Piece” and how he went from England's starting 6 Nations scrum half last year to missing out on the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys discuss all the biggest games of the weekend including last gasp wins in the URC and Shark beatings in Pretoria and at the hands of Harlequins but more importantly who would win out of a bull and a shark. These are some of the life affirming questions answered by the boys…. There’s also reflection on Owen Farrell’s international sabbatical and speculation around England’s best options at no. 9. Ryan also takes us through waltzing into the wrong part of town in the Munster heartland… they really don’t like him there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan is back in Glasgow Warriors colours as he takes the punditry game to a different level while Max delves deep into the heartbreaking yet encouraging Bristol match against the juggernaut that is Saracens. He was at the Stone X and takes us through the Faz horror show from the tee and whether his outburst at the referee was justified…We find out that Ryan needs no covert conversations when it comes to concussions and that Max has been given a gentle nudge before.The boys pull no punches as they breakdown each match from the URC and Gallagher Premiership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ultimate Rugby Hype Men and Fun Sponge SapuccinosThe boys break down a packed weekend of rugby action with Max back in the starting line up at the Bears. With unwarranted questions around Max’s on field body language the duo take us through the rugby players who pick you up when you’re down and conversely those that somehow manage to bring you right down when you’re up! Ryan breaks new ground as a pundit as he prepares to do something no other pro has ever done (apparently… according to Ryan… with very little empirical evidence and absolutely no fact checking from the MoN production team)With Antoine Dupont heading to the 7s circuit the lads (du)pontificate on the make up of their Ultimate home nations 7s team for next years Olympics (hint: very fast with very little size….) And a round up of all the weeks rugby talking points, including Maro’s money, AWJ’s final fling and Welsh worries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back together with a double filming sesh in Bristol and Cardiff.They catch up with Simione Kuruvoli and Selestino Ravitaumada to discuss the World Cup exploits of the Flying Fijians. It’s also a chance to see how Max is doing after being dropped and most importantly it’s their very first Rumour Maul… a brand new section with all things gossip from across the rugby spectrum! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are in Cardiff to put The Tongan Thor, Taniela Tupou, Goosey purveyor of Grubbers, Angus Bell and Captain Rebels Fantastic, Rob Leota under the microscope. The wounded wallabies take stock of life in the post Eddie Jones period, what their World Cup camp was like, preparations for the greatest week of their lives (Barbarians drinking) and how Australia will cope when the British & Irish Lions come to town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are in the stunning surroundings of a suite at London’s poshest hotel, The Mandarin Oriental. They breakdown the last great World Cup, the controversial decisions from that epic final, the elation for South Africa and heartbreak for the brave men in Black.We’ll have Ryan and Max’s team of the tournament, they best moment, the heroes and the dicks of rugby’s showpiece event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have All Blacks prop, George Bower, and Springbok World Cup Winner, Butch James, head to head.George has been in the All Black camp throughout the World Cup, he lets us into the mindset of the squad ahead of the final. He also takes us through sharing a flat with Sevu Reece, being an All Black body double and meeting his idols Richie McCaw and Dan Carter.Butch thinks the battle hardened Boks can still go again in final despite New Zealand’s “easy” route to Rugby’s showpiece event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malcolm Marx and Simon Zebo break down the greatest Quarter Final weekend of all time….Are South Africa the worst guests ever after knocking out the hosts for a 3rd World Cup in a row…. Malcolm Marx gives us the Saffa angle and talks us through his tournament heartbreak but he’ll be in Paris if the Springboks make it to the final! Simon Zebo is the voice of the Irish after their heartbreaking defeat to New Zealand...While Ryan has been ensconced in the Fiji camp with his partner in crime Niko Matawalu. It’s a 4 day bender involving hospitality, boats, lost passports and going head to head with some lower brow podcasts including GBR and our pals at Rigbiz. And Max’s opening day of the Premiership really doesn’t go to plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not possible is it… a Springbok legend plays down the defending champions chances of beating France. Bryan Habana looks ahead to that cracking World Cup Quarter Final in Paris.Joe Rokocoko opens up on inspiring the people of Fiji and what this fabulous run at the tournament means for his people. Kenny Logan has just completed a 700 mile endurance challenge from Edinburgh to Paris in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and its safe to say he and fellow star Ally McCoist never want to see Vagicil again or the actor, James Nesbitt, for that matter…The boys are joined by 3 world class wingers in Bryan Habana, Joe Rokocoko and Kenny Logan…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're at the glamorous Mandarin Oriental with a duo of Scottish internationals in Sean Maitland and Thom Evans, to look ahead to the epic clash between Scotland and Ireland!Sean has tough calls to make between his international colleagues and his club mates… he also relives that highly controversial 2015 World Cup quarter final match with Australia.Thom takes us through that fateful day his rugby career came to an end and his showbiz lifestyle since.The boys agree on the single best moment as a professional rugby player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a bumper show with 3 stellar guests this week. We welcome Wallaby legend Matt Giteau to discuss the catastrophic Aussie World Cup campaign. Where do they go from here? Springbok star, Schalk Brits talks us through Eben’s mindset after his dance with James Lowe and what defeat means for the Boks while South African rap icon Jack Parow tells us all about his life in rugby and the bizarrest things to have happened to him while touring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to be joined by former Fiji international Nikola Matawalu to discuss an incredible win for Fiji over Australia plus all the other weird and wonderful talking points from round 2 of this epic World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Wilson, Max Lahiff and Marc Edwards kick off a brand new rugby show 'MAUL OR NOTHING' powered by BallCarrier! They share their predictions for France, debate the Springbok 7-1 split, chat Fiji's incredible rise, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.