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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?💰 REFUND CLUBThe FCA has confirmed that millions of car finance agreements may have been mis-sold.⏱️ It takes less than 60 seconds to check whether you could be owed compensation from a previous agreement.💷 Marc checked and discovered he may be owed £829.👉 https://www.refundclub.co.uk/maul━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🥃 SPONSORED BY WOLFCRAIGThis episode is proudly sponsored by WOLFCRAIG.👉 https://www.wolfcraig.com🥃 Check out their superb range, including the 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend – Second Edition (Triple Sherry Cask)20% DISCOUNT with code MAUL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.⸻🔴 FRANCE v IRELAND – THE OPENING BLOCKBUSTER•⁠ ⁠Antoine Dupont RETURNS after an 11-month ACL layoff —•⁠ ⁠Why France scheduled this game on Thursday night (and what it tells us)•⁠ ⁠Jalibert over Ntamack — obvious call, but not an easy one•⁠ ⁠Gaël Fickou’s omission — and just how long he’s actually been around•⁠ ⁠Youth surge: Moefana (25), Depoortere (23), Gourgues (20)•⁠ ⁠ROG insight: France’s “there’s nothing between them” mentality — except DupontIreland under the radar?•⁠ ⁠Big selection calls at fly-half•⁠ ⁠Prendergast vs Byrne vs Crowley — who should start?•⁠ ⁠Big players missing: Aki, Keenan, Hansen, Porter⸻ENGLAND v WALES – PRESSURE EVERYWHEREEngland talking points:•⁠ ⁠Northampton connection: Freeman + Dingwall together•⁠ ⁠Henry Arundell back on the wing•⁠ ⁠Maro Itoje on the bench —•⁠ ⁠Is the modern game now fully 23-man rugby?•⁠ ⁠Henry Pollock — the ultimate impact player… and how much will he hate not starting?Wales: fresh start or same problems?•⁠ ⁠No win since March 2023 — but optimism is back•⁠ ⁠Injuries hit hard: Jac Morgan, Faletau, Tshiunza, Llewellyn•⁠ ⁠Bizarre stat: Louis Rees-Zammit has never played at Twickenham for Wales•⁠ ⁠Max… wing or fullback?•⁠ ⁠Alex Mann — world-champion agitator… shades of Ryan Wilson?⸻🔵 SCOTLAND – EXPECTATION MANAGEMENT•⁠ ⁠Preferred starting XV debate•⁠ ⁠What does success actually look like?•⁠ ⁠Sione’s careful messaging — humility or mind games?•⁠ ⁠Is this last-chance saloon for Gregor Townsend?⸻🇮🇹 ITALY – NOT A GIMME ANYMORE•⁠ ⁠Why Italy are no longer a free hit•⁠ ⁠Lessons from beating the Wallabies•⁠ ⁠Louis Lynagh predicts a big step forward•⁠ ⁠Big misses: Capuozzo, Negri, Vintcent, Allan⸻🥃 PLUS•⁠ ⁠Zebo stories you won’t hear elsewhere•⁠ ⁠Scotland humility chat•⁠ ⁠“10 channel fool’s gold”•⁠ ⁠Duncie Weir last minute drop goal •⁠ ⁠WOLFCRAIG shout-out to our fabulous sponsors 👉 https://www.wolfcraig.com⸻🔌 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://saily.com/maul⸻📲 FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE & DOWNLOADIf you love elite rugby analysis, inside dressing-room insight, and no-nonsense Six Nations chat — subscribe, download, and share.📌 New episodes every week📌 Available on Acast, Spotify & YouTube⸻🔍 SEO TAGS / HASHTAGS (YouTube) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙 MON is back with a blockbuster Champions Cup episode as Harlequins deliver the most Harlequins result imaginable — stunning La Rochelle just when the pressure was at its highest — while Munster crash out after a brutal, win-or-bust night in France 🇫🇷We’re joined by Will Collier, Castres Olympique prop and former Quins & England tighthead, for elite insight into scrummaging, knockout rugby, and life at the sharp end of Europe.🔴 MAX FOR ENGLAND?A big push from the MON audience as comments roll in calling for Max to be capped 🏉•⁠ ⁠What would it actually take to play for England?•⁠ ⁠How realistic is it right now for an England tighthead?•⁠ ⁠Contracts, timing, and the ruthless realities of international selection🔵 BRISTOL BEARS v BORDEAUX BÈGLESSo close, yet so far for Bristol Bears against Bordeaux Bègles.Plenty of frustration — but plenty of positives as Bristol stayed right in it until the end.🧠 Round of 16 draw quirks unpacked:•⁠ ⁠Bristol head to six-time champions Stade Toulousain•⁠ ⁠Sale Sharks travel to Quins•⁠ ⁠Northampton Saints host CastresAnd yes… Bristol have beaten all three of those English sides this season 👀🟣 GLASGOW WARRIORS – RYAN GOES FULL POETRyan waxes lyrical about Glasgow Warriors, who continue to look like genuine contenders as the Champions Cup sharpens 🔥🔥 CASTRES v MUNSTERA true knockout night as Castres silence Thomond Park.Will Collier takes us inside:•⁠ ⁠What it’s like to shut down one of Europe’s great fortresses•⁠ ⁠The tension of a one-score game•⁠ ⁠The sheer relief when Christian Ambadiang seals it late ⏱️🔜 Looking ahead: a massive test away at Northampton Saints🎭 THE BIG RESULTHarlequins.La Rochelle.Knockout rugby.Cue absolute chaos 🎢Will Collier revisits Bristanbul, the final, and what it really takes to win when everything is on the line.🔮 WHAT’S NEXT?The boys also preview the Round of 16 and pick out the tastiest ties still to come 🍿🥃 SPONSORED BY WOLFCRAIGThis episode is proudly sponsored by WOLFCRAIG.👉 Head to https://www.wolfcraig.com🥃 Check out their superb range — including the 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend – Second Edition (Triple Sherry Cask)Elite insight. Proper rugby chat.This is MON. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

💣 What really happens in team meetings when a club is spiralling🔥 Bristol on a roll — but Ellis Genge vs Tom Curry argy-bargy explained⏱️ Bath win a bonkers match at the death🚨 Saracens under pressure as Leicester win🌍 URC: Stormers unbeaten, Bulls wobble, Sharks crashing🇮🇪 Leinster back on trackDuncan Weir scores in his final game… then tears a muscle 😬🏆 Champions Cup preview ahead of next week🎙️ Unfiltered dressing-room insight🏉 Proper rugby breakdown🔥 No PR nonsense👉 Follow, rate & share Maul or Nothing00:00 The boys are back and catching up with each other22:15 Bath vs Exeter - Game of the weekend24:38 Greg Fisilau25:58 Quins in Crisis32:53 Are Sarries also in crisis?33:53 Billy Searle impressing35:26 Scuffles amongst friends39:19 URC Roundup - Starting with Dunkie Weir's send off42:15 Jamie Dobie - Born again winger44:18 Stormers keep Storming on & Ulster still flying high47:42 Europe Preview - Bristol's big week away to the Bulls50:04 Saints travel to Bordeaux for replay of last year's final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 😅)...And we seek answers to the question everyone’s asking — is Lightning Luis Rees-Zammit the fastest player in the Premiership? There’s only one way to find out...and the fans want to see it!We also look ahead as the Bears sit one win away from a trip to 'Beaver’s Zoo’... And to top it all off, we’re running a HUGE GIVEAWAY — one lucky fan will win a one-off piece of art from BJVR himself 🎨🔥👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment to enter the giveaway and to stay up to date with Maul Or Nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.