The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
Platform Media
The Making of a DOR: Phil Dowson
1 hour 21 minutes Posted Jan 21, 2026 at 12:01 am.
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Balancing Rugby and Personal Life
The Journey to Coaching
Handling Difficult Conversations
Sam Vesty Bromance
Recruitment Insights
Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge
Reflections on his International Career
Managing England Stars
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Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson reveals the secrets behind their success, from the recruitment process to the brutal reality of cutting players. He discusses managing England stars like Henry Pollock, the toll of England duty, and the truth behind THAT halftime rant. Plus, can the coach beat his players on the Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?
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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.
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