EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 1H 17M
The End For Ireland? & Max got the Call for England!
from Maul or Nothing
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.🔥 MAX’S WEEK WITH ENGLANDFresh from camp, Max takes us inside the bubble:• How did the call-up actually land?• Who was the first person he told?• Walking into a squad full of rivals… with just one club-mate• Did he break the unspoken rule and train like an academy kid?• Matchday nerves, stadium walk-ins, and the full Test-week rhythm• And yes… trying to get Henry Pollock out after the match, throwing Ben Earl under the bus — and most importantly… the stash🏉 LOUIS LYNAGH — FROM PREM FINALS TO SIX NATIONSLouis joins us to relive:• First-person thoughts on an epic international win• What happens immediately after the final whistle• Family watching on — and what that meant• How does a Six Nations moment compare to those Premiership final tries?• Italy’s passion, belief, and why this side feels different🏴 SCOTLAND: THE ROAD AHEAD• Is this the end of the road for Gregor Townsend?• Where do Scotland go from here?🔴 WALES: WHERE DO THEY GO FROM HERE?• What can Steve Tandy realistically change?• Is this tactical, psychological — or something deeper?🔵 FRANCE v IRELAND — A SHIFTING POWER?France were majestic in appalling conditions. One writer summed it up perfectly:“Playing rugby against France is like spending 80 minutes being beaten up by a huge bloke, who breaks off to do a bit of ballet every now and again.”We break down:• France’s blend of violence and finesse• The Bordeaux influence — the catalyst?• Ireland’s injuries, pressure points, and performance• What they could do — and what they can realistically do now🧠 PLUS:• MON Fantasy Squad Names• Comments, controversy, and chaos — as ever🔐 EPISODE SPONSOR — NORDVPNTake back control of your online privacy with NordVPN.EXCLUSIVE DEAL ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maul✔️ Risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee✔️ 4 extra months free on a 2-year plan✔️ Use code MAUL🥃 ALSO SPONSORED BY WOLFCRAIGThis episode is also 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)👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 CommentThis is Maul or Nothing — where the Six Nations gets pulled apart properly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.🔥 MAX’S WEEK WITH ENGLANDFresh from camp, Max takes us inside the bubble:• How did the call-up actually land?• Who was the first person he told?• Walking into a squad full of rivals… with just one club-mate• Did he break the unspoken rule and train like an academy kid?• Matchday nerves, stadium walk-ins, and the full Test-week rhythm• And yes… trying to get Henry Pollock out after the match, throwing Ben Earl under the bus — and most importantly… the stash🏉 LOUIS LYNAGH — FROM PREM FINALS TO SIX NATIONSLouis joins us to relive:• First-person thoughts on an epic international win• What happens immediately after the final whistle• Family watching on — and what that meant• How does a Six Nations moment compare to those Premiership final tries?• Italy’s passion, belief, and why this side feels different🏴 SCOTLAND: THE ROAD AHEAD• Is this the end of the road for Gregor Townsend?• Where do Scotland go from here?🔴 WALES: WHERE DO THEY GO FROM HERE?• What can Steve Tandy realistically change?• Is this tactical, psychological — or something deeper?🔵 FRANCE v IRELAND — A SHIFTING POWER?France were majestic in appalling conditions. One writer summed it up perfectly:“Playing rugby against France is like spending 80 minutes being beaten up by a huge bloke, who breaks off to do a bit of ballet every now and again.”We break down:• France’s blend of violence and finesse• The Bordeaux influence — the catalyst?• Ireland’s injuries, pressure points, and performance• What they could do — and what they can realistically do now🧠 PLUS:• MON Fantasy Squad Names• Comments, controversy, and chaos — as ever🔐 EPISODE SPONSOR — NORDVPNTake back control of your online privacy with NordVPN.EXCLUSIVE DEAL ➼ https://nordvpn.com/maul✔️ Risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee✔️ 4 extra months free on a 2-year plan✔️ Use code MAUL🥃 ALSO SPONSORED BY WOLFCRAIGThis episode is also 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)👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 CommentThis is Maul or Nothing — where the Six Nations gets pulled apart properly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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