The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, sees Adam “Bomb” Jones join Lawrence Dallaglio, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean, and Scott Quinnell for a brilliantly unfiltered chat about World Cup pain, Welsh rugby politics, and his infamous fallout with Steve Hansen.

Adam opens up on the toughest moments of his career—from being hooked after 30 minutes by Hansen to the emotional toll of World Cup failure. He reveals how that moment changed him, what really happened behind the scenes, and why it became the turning point in his career.

He shares heartfelt memories of Jerry Collins, his surprising coaching ambitions with Wales, and how Joe Marler became one of the most misunderstood players in rugby.

From raw honesty to all-time tour stories, this one’s packed with character, chaos and a few emotional curveballs.

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The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Henry Pollock to the panel alongside Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-McLean, Tom Shanklin and Scott Quinnell—fresh off the back of his Lions call-up.

Pollock opens up on how he found out—live on TV with no heads-up—and the chaos that followed, including a missed call to his mum and the emotional moment it all hit. He reflects on the Leinster semi-final as his “now or never” moment, how he’s coping with the hype, and why the pressure is only just beginning.

He also lifts the lid on his whirlwind rise—from schoolboy fancy dress to Lions selection in just 12 months—plus insight into the squad WhatsApp (or lack of one), meeting Maro Itoje, and what the Lions kit bag really means.

With talk of Northampton vs Leinster, the upcoming Champions Cup final, and how Pollock plans to prove why he’s been picked.

00:00 – Intro

06:01 – Behind the Scenes & Delicacy of the Week

07:15 – WHO AM I? Panel Game

13:00 – Lions Call-Up Moment

14:40 – Henry’s Diogo Dalot Celebration

17:24 – Looking After BIL the Lion

20:25 – Messages from Famous Players

21:58 – Telling His Parents About the Lions Call-Up

23:06 – Henry’s Rapid Rise

24:34 – Early Lions Memories

26:00 – Tour Stories & Squad Antics

29:35 – World Cup Win vs Lions Tour Win?

31:11 – Biggest Admission from the Squad

33:01 – Who Henry’s Most Excited to Meet

35:00 – Worst Roommate Story

35:55 – Family Sporting Background

38:07 – When Henry First Got into Rugby

39:20 – School Days & Education Path

40:47 – Rugby Heroes Growing Up

42:50 – Youth Career & Development

44:44 – Career Highlight (So Far)

51:15 – Drama of the Leinster Semi-Final

52:58 – Champions Cup Final vs Bordeaux

54:10 – Winning vs Losing: Henry’s Mindset

55:30 – Big Goals & Ambitions

56:19 – Favourite Position on the Pitch

58:55 – Challenge Cup Predictions

1:02:07 – Pre-Season Plans

1:02:44 – Panel Quiz Finale!

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The latest special episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, sees Warren Gatland return to the panel alongside Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-McLean and Tom Shanklin for a no-holds-barred look at the chaos, controversy and legacy of the British & Irish Lions.

Back for his second appearance, Gatland reflects on the moments that shaped — and nearly sank — his time as Lions head coach. From off-field issues that split squads to the brutal selection calls he still stands by.

He opens up on the “clown nose” backlash, the fallout from dropping Brian O’Driscoll, and the tensions that ran through multiple tours. There’s insight on managing Sexton, the rivalry with Farrell, and the pressure that comes with leading the Lions.

Off the field, Gatland recalls a near-death experience abroad, the need to restore pride in the jersey, and the text Phil Vickery got from his mum after getting dropped.

A brutally honest conversation with one of rugby’s biggest coaching figures — this is the Lions, unfiltered.

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00:00 - Welcome Back Warren Gatland

00:30 - What Makes the Lions So Special?

01:19 - The Best Advice

03:11 - Teaser

04:10 - First Time Inside a Lions Camp

06:30 - Coaching His First Lions Tour

08:55 - 2005 vs 2009: A Tale of Two Tours

10:35 - Brutal Selection Calls & Squad Morale

11:58 - Gatland’s Most Iconic Lions Games

14:41 - The Toughest Part of Coaching the Lions

17:01 - Schalk Burger’s Eye Gouge Incident

18:08 - O’Driscoll Concussion & 2009 Injury Chaos

20:12 - Getting Close to Rival Nations

21:24 - Phil Vickery’s Mum

22:00 - Safari Story

22:58 - Comparing 2009 and 2013 Lions Tours

25:25 - Wales’ 2008 Tour of South Africa

26:31 - The Truth Behind Dropping Brian O’Driscoll

30:30 - Knowing When the Game’s in the Bag

34:07 - Inside the 2017 Lions Tour

38:33 - Taking on the New Zealand Media

43:45 - Reflections on Selections & Leadership

44:22 - Drawing the 2017 Series

46:59 - Owen Farrell & Managing Johnny Sexton

49:43 - Gatland’s Any Other Business

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