The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, dives straight into the chaos of the Six Nations opening weekend.

David Flatman, Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-Mclean, and Tom Shanklin break down England’s loss against Ireland—did Borthwick’s side run out of gas, or is there more to it? Meanwhile, France made a statement against Wales, but did they even get out of second gear? And Scotland impressed, but do they have the squad depth to go all the way?

Flats leads the debate on England’s struggles, pinpointing the key moments that cost them, while Dallaglio weighs in on whether Ireland have the best rugby intelligence in the tournament. The panel also picks their Team of the Week, spotlighting the standout performers from Round 1.

Beyond the pitch, the panel shares some brilliant behind-the-scenes stories, including Six Nations debut initiations, life on the team bus, and the best (and worst) pre-game superstitions. Shaun Edwards’ name pops up as well—was he the most intense coach ever? Flats and Shanks share what it was really like playing under him.

With Round 2 looming, the crew makes their predictions—can England bounce back against France? Is Wales in real trouble against Italy? And could Scotland vs Ireland decide the championship?

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The first-ever episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, kicks off with an all-star lineup as David Flatman, Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-McLean, and Tom Shanklin sit down with none other than Martin Johnson.

Flats opens the show with a deep dive into the weekend’s events, including his birthday celebrations and the best and worst gifts he received. The crew wastes no time getting into the biggest talking points in rugby, with Martin Johnson tackling a Truth or Lies showdown, answering long-standing myths and surprises from his career.

As the Six Nations approaches, the team debates England’s fly-half dilemma and how Wales will fare under their current setup. Martin reflects on England’s 2003 Grand Slam victory, revealing the emotional impact of the Fields of Athenry moment and addressing the infamous carpet controversy.

The conversation shifts to captaincy, as Martin recalls taking over from Dallaglio in 1999 and the challenges of leadership at the highest level. The debate heats up as the panel discusses Jamie George losing the England captaincy to Maro Itoje and how recent performances reflect on Steve Borthwick’s leadership choices.

With a Lions Tour year ahead, the pane debate whether 1997 was truly the best tour ever. Martin also reflects on his time as England coach, the challenges of managing player behaviour, and whether his coaching years have left a lasting impact on the national team.

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🏉 Welcome to The Overlap Rugby! 🏉

We’re launching a brand-new channel with Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender. Join rugby legends Lawrence Dallaglio, David Flatman, Tom Shanklin, and Katy Daley-McLean as they share real stories, fresh perspectives, and dive into everything you love about the game.

We'll have legendary guests from ex-pros, to celebrity fans. This is your front-row seat for every kind of rugby fan - from unforgettable moments to untold stories.

📅 First episode launches January 29

📍 Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on @TheOverlapRugby YouTube channel

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