Twickenham. 2026.

And England were dismantled.

🇮🇪 Ireland clinical.

🏴 England chaotic.

🗣 Ellis Genge admitting they may have believed their own hype.

One of the most sobering afternoons at HQ in recent Six Nations history.

This week on Maul or Nothing we break down:

•⁠ ⁠Luke Cowan-Dickie & Freddie Steward hooked

•⁠ ⁠George Ford’s missed kicks and the momentum swing

•⁠ ⁠Ireland majestic across the park

•⁠ ⁠Jamison Gibson-Park dictating everything

•⁠ ⁠What this means for Steve Borthwick with the 2027 Rugby World Cup just 18 months away

🏟 In Cardiff:

Wales finally show signs of life under Steve Tandy — but Scotland still find a way. Finn Russell magic. Again.

🇫🇷 And France?

Is the Grand Slam already inevitable? Their depth is frightening.

🇮🇹 Italy improving again — and will genuinely fancy England in Rome.

This is proper Six Nations analysis. No fence-sitting. No safe takes.

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England’s Grand Slam talk lasted a week.

At Murrayfield in Round 2 of the 2026 Six Nations, Scotland delivered another Calcutta Cup statement — and this week on Maul or Nothing (MON) we’re joined by the man who ran it:

🔥 Scotland scrum-half Ben White, fresh off controlling one of the biggest games of the championship.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland v England – Calcutta Cup 2026

With Ben White in the studio:

•⁠ ⁠The tactical plan at Murrayfield

•⁠ ⁠The build-up after the Rome fallout

•⁠ ⁠Scotland’s fast start and the momentum swing

•⁠ ⁠The Arundell yellow/red and the 6–2 split gamble

•⁠ ⁠Why versatility matters at Test level

•⁠ ⁠What Finn Russell said to Ben just before his try 😂

•⁠ ⁠What it feels like when the crowd and momentum are fully behind you

White’s kicking game. Russell’s tempo. Tuipulotu carrying. Huw Jones lurking.

Scotland playing with belief.

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🇮🇪 Ireland v Italy

•⁠ ⁠Italy humbling the Irish scrum

•⁠ ⁠Tadhg Furlong and Dan Sheehan getting properly squashed up top

•⁠ ⁠The controversial TMO forward-pass call

•⁠ ⁠Ireland winning by the seat of their pants

•⁠ ⁠Hollie Davidson’s calm, authoritative display

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🇫🇷 Wales v France

•⁠ ⁠France’s frightening depth

•⁠ ⁠Jalibert & Dupont pulling strings behind a monstrous pack

•⁠ ⁠Charles Ollivon in full Greek-god mode

•⁠ ⁠Where Wales go from here

Elite-level Six Nations analysis, player insight and honest selection debate.

MON covers every round of the Six Nations 2026.

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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 ENGLAND

Fresh 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 NATIONS

Louis 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

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•⁠ ⁠MON Fantasy Squad Names

•⁠ ⁠Comments, controversy, and chaos — as ever

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