About this episode
Fresh from his appointment to the British & Irish Lions coaching team, Richard Wigglesworth joins The Good, the Bad & the Rugby for a deep dive into his remarkable journey—from record-breaking Premiership player to key figure in England’s coaching setup. Hask and Tins catch up with their old teammate to discuss the challenges of Lions selection and his reflections on England’s Six Nations campaign under Steve Borthwick. With the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages looming, and with his Lions hat on, Wigglesworth shares his thoughts on the key games and match-ups. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres. WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 🎂 00:00 – Hask Turns 40! Birthday Surprise 🏉 01:00 – Welcoming Richard Wigglesworth 🔥 05:00 – England’s Six Nations: The Review 🌹 08:30 – Life Under Steve Borthwick ⚡ 14:30 – The Moment It Clicked for England 🏆 16:30 – Fin Smith: Winning Machine 🔄 18:40 – Hybrid Players: The Future of Rugby? 💥 20:16 – Henry Pollock Impact 🍚 25:28 – Elevate Your Plate with Tilda Rice 🦁 27:00 – Becoming a British & Irish Lions Coach 🤜🤛 30:30 – Wigglesworth & Farrell: The Bond 🧐 36:21 – GBR’s Lions Selection & Tough Calls 🦓 43:39 – Investec Champions Cup: Who’s Got the Edge? 💼 59:30 – Bill Sweeney Survives! ⏱️ 01:01:00 – Win Big! Watches of Bath Competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices