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Round 4 of the Six Nations 2026 delivered absolute chaos — and on this week’s Maul or Nothing, we break down one of the most extraordinary weekends of Test rugby in years.🏴Scotland 50 – FranceGregor Townsend’s side ran riot — putting 50 points on France in a statement win that has completely blown open the championship race.We dive into:• Ben White vs Antoine Dupont — the scrum-half duel• Darcy Graham vs Louis Bielle-Biarrey in a brilliant wing battle• Scotland’s attacking blueprint that dismantled France• Dupont’s forward pass that summed up the French afternoon• the Scottish cohesion but France unusually subdued Plus the controversy…👀 Oscar Jégou’s alleged eye gougeA disciplinary hearing looms. We ask:• Is it worse than Eben Etzebeth’s recent incident?⸻🏉 England vs Italy – what on earth is the plan?England had the ball.England… kicked it away.Italy magnificent We break down:• England leading the tournament in kicks in play & kick metres• Ben Earl saying England were “unbelievable for 60 minutes” — are fans being gaslit?• Maro Itoje’s yellow card — careless or costly?• Menoncello the best centre in world rugby right now And the big question:❓ Should Steve Borthwick still be England coach for the 2027 Rugby World Cup?⸻🇮🇪 Ireland vs WalesIreland got the job done in Dublin — but this may have been the most encouraging Welsh performance of the championship.We discuss:• Jack Crowley as Farrells World Cup 10• Signs of life in Steve Tandy’s Wales rebuild• The huge shift in Welsh physicality• Rhys Carre magic ⸻🔥 Championship permutations heading into the final roundThe title race is wide open.• France win the title with a bonus-point victory• Scotland could win their first championship since 1999• Ireland still alive if results fall their wayWe break down every scenario heading into Super Saturday.⸻🔐 This episode is sponsored by NordVPNEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼https://www.nordvpn.com/maul✔️ Try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee✔️ 4 extra months FREE on the 2-year plan✔️ Use code MAUL⸻🥃 Sponsor — Wolfcraig WhiskyElite insight. Proper rugby chat.👉 https://www.wolfcraig.comCheck out the 14 Year Old Deluxe Blend – Second Edition (Triple Sherry Cask).⸻🎙️ Maul or NothingHonest rugby analysis. Big laughs. No safe takes.If you’re enjoying the show please:⭐ Follow on Spotify / Apple Podcasts📺 Subscribe on YouTube📲 Share with a mate who loves rugby00:27 What a weekend to be aRyan!06:19 Nord VPN08:29 Scotland hit 50 vs France!19:08 Oscar Jegou gouging incident20:11 DuPont and teammates were rattled22:26 England's Struggles Continue: Huge win for Italy37:52 It’s a Warhammer Seg31:02 The Warhammer Seg has ended! - Italy's Rising Stars50:59 Ireland vs Wales - A New Welsh Identity56:52 Predictions and Feelings Ahead of the Matches58:19 Predictions and Feelings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.