Ben Tameifuna; Bordeaux's Wrecking Ball
5/6/202654 min
Another huge week on Maul or Nothing as we break down the Champions Cup semi-finals, including Bordeaux’s win over Bath, Leinster’s edge over Toulon, and all the officiating drama that’s sparked serious debate.
We’re joined by Ben Tameifuna fresh off another match winning performance — talking big moments, that crucial late try, and what it really takes to win at the highest level. Plus, insight into life in France, massive second rows like Will Skelton and Emmanuel Meafou, and discovering love
We also get into:
• Caelan Doris leading Leinster through a 13-man defensive stand
• Late drama as Toulon nearly pull off a comeback
• Maxime Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert driving Bordeaux forward
• The Alfie Barbeary head contact controversy — and what really happened with the TMO vs TV angles and French directors
• The growing tension between coaches, pundits, and analysts in rugby discourse
GOODEY VS SQUIDGE RUGBY
There’s also chat on:
• Henry Pollock as Bordeaux’s pantomime villain
• Front row battles featuring Kyle Sinckler
• Plus one of the all-time great rugby love stories involving a first date and a ticket to Amsterdam…
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First 90 secondsAlex Abnos0:00
Immersing yourself in all things soccer ahead of this summer's World Cup? I'm Alex Abnos, senior sports editor from The Guardian. Whether you're a soccer beginner or you know the game inside and out, we've got you covered. From one of the fastest growing soccer newsrooms, The Guardian brings you in-depth World Cup coverage that gets into the winners and losers on and off the pitch. Read, watch, and listen as our journalists connect the dots between the games, the cultures, and this political moment. We'll have daily newsletters throughout the tournament, a global perspective, and a squad of Americans, including me, on the ground with the US national team. Plus, if you wanna test your soccer knowledge, try On the Ball. It's a game in The Guardian app, and it's really, really fun. And if you're into stuff like this- Well, I think the problem is if you give footballers an inch, they will take a mile.
Ryan Wilson· Host0:44
Is it too much when it's this close?
Marc Edwards· Host0:45
It's a bit much.
Ryan Wilson· Host0:46
Right, okay.
Marc Edwards· Host0:46
It's a bit too real. Maybe you could just talk with a slight delay.
Alex Abnos0:48
[laughs] Be sure to listen to our football weekly podcast for On the Move expert analysis. The Guardian, bringing you the whole picture on soccer. Search Guardian soccer for more.
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