From Champions Cup Glory To Sevens Slashes: Mike Friday & Rugby’s Future

Vive Bordeaux! Ex-England, Kenya and USA Sevens coach, Mike Friday dives into a jaw-dropping week of rugby alongside Payno and Hask. The lads debate the titanic final between Bordeaux and Northampton Saints, centring on accusations of foul play against Rugby’s greatest showman, Henry Pollock. What did our young Lion learn? & as the EPCR announce a new Club World Cup, we look to rugby’s future. Sevens guru Mike also reacts to the sport’s management in the face of heartbreaking headlines that Ireland Men’s Sevens team will cease to exist and Great Britain men and women will move to a part-time programme. Is its Olympic status at stake? WOB Group & GBR Competition Entry Form To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby -  our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. And, there's no risk with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! 🛞 00:00 - Strap In With Continental Tyres! 🤼 03:32 - Kabaddi v Rugby: Sevens Stars In India’s RPL 🔥 07:33 - Northampton v Bordeaux - The Breakdown 🌟 16:18 - Pollock Steals The Show 🤔 28:26 - Did Penaud Make The Difference? 🏆 33:04 - Bath Bring It Home 🌍 35:31 - A New Rugby World Club Cup? ‼️ 45:34 - Sevens Revolution: Changes To The World Series 📉 58:53 - Why Were Ireland and GB Sevens Cutback? 🥇 01:06:16 - Flag Football v Sevens: An Olympic Battle 🦁 01:10:12 - Solutions… A British & Irish Lions Sevens Team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices