Show Notes
Fists nearly flying, handbags everywhere, alleged below-the-belt antics and some truly baffling international selections. Welcome back to Maul or Nothing! 🤬🏉 Henry Pollock and Ollie Chessum almost take their Leicester–Northampton rivalry into the changing rooms… only to find themselves breaking bread as England teammates the very next day. Rugby, ladies and gentlemen! Meanwhile, Tadhg Furlong finds himself at the centre of a VERY serious controversy after being cited over an alleged groin grab on Munster's Gavin Coombes. The boys give their verdict. Elsewhere, Ellis Genge and Ethan Roots get acquainted, Gloucester somehow survive three yellow cards to batter Bath, and Marcus Smith celebrates his 200th Harlequins appearance by running riot against Saracens — including an outrageous piece of pickpocketing at Max Malins' expense. Christian Wade draws level with Chris Ashton's Premiership try-scoring record as Newcastle finally win, while Scotland's URC sides are running the show! Edinburgh are four from four and Glasgow stage a remarkable comeback from 17–0 down. And then there's Borthwick… Joe Marchant back, Will Joseph in, but Fitz Harding and George Hendy NOWHERE TO BE SEEN?! Ryan has plenty to say about Scotland's selections, and we examine Ireland and Wales ahead of the Nations Championship. 🥃 PLUS — A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Maul or Nothing has joined forces with Wolfcraig's two celebrated Master Blenders to produce an exclusive, limited-edition whisky. 200 bottles. That's it. Great minds. Well-nourished shoulders. A rare spirit. Big announcements in the offing with incredible prizes to be won, including enjoying a Nations Championship Test with the boys (and the night out!) A pilgrimage of the palate. Edification beckons. 🥃 WOLFCRAIG — 20% OFF the online store with code MAUL. Follow Maul or Nothing and never miss an episode of Rugby's Most Entertaining Breakdown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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