The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

On this week’s show we are joined by Mark Foster, a former Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs winger.  He is now Senior Vice President of Finance at LIV Golf - the tournament backed by one of the biggest sovereign wealth funds in the world.



Golf is one of many sports that has seen significant investment from Saudi Arabia. Rugby is yet to have a big bite of the cherry but it feels like it may be a case of ‘when, not if’ this happens.



So where is rugby in the queue? How desperately does it need a big cheque from somewhere? What could it look like? What are the implications? 



Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Gethin Jenkins ‘Melon’ and Adam Jones ‘Bomb’ are 2 modern greats. Both test centurions who won 3 Six Nations Grandslams together for Wales. This accolade puts the Props in the same company as Sir Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and the late JPR Williams.



Both represented the British & Irish Lions, both are now coaching, but inbetween were involved in some of Wales’ greatest days. This show reveals what made them such a formidable pair.



Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

Alex Payne is joined by Ben Kayser, Shane Horgan and Will Greenwood to preview one of the biggest weekend’s in the rugby calendar. It’s the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals. 



How can Harlequins and Northampton Saints beat Toulouse and Leinster? Our expert panel give their views.



The lads also reflect on their own experiences of reaching European finals, what makes the tournament special, and how can it be improved?



Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

On this week’s show James Haskell is joined by his former England Rugby teammates Jonny May and Ellis Genge. 



Jonny gives an update on his preparations for life post-rugby as he becomes a firefighter for the day.



Gengey is flying high after the Bristol Bears record Gallagher Premiership win at the weekend. We also get an update from Ellis on club/country hybrid contracts.



Plus – who will win the inaugural Continental Tyres Quiz?



Season 4 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.