Cohen, Tindall, Vickery on Unbreakable: England 2003
The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
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4.5 • 2.5K Ratings
🗓️ 11 December 2024
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health and violence that some listeners may find distressing.
Join The Good, The Bad & The Rugby for a poignant and unforgettable episode featuring Ben Cohen and Phil Vickery as they sit down with Tins and Payno to share their deeply personal stories of triumph, struggle, and resilience.
Coinciding with the release of the highly anticipated documentary Unbreakable: England 2003 on TNT and Discovery+, the team explores the untold aftermath of England’s historic 2003 Rugby World Cup victory. Cohen reflects on a personal tragedy that profoundly shaped his career, while Vickery shares raw and candid revelations about life after rugby. Together, they discuss their 20-year reunion and the impact getting back together will have.
Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, Dream Team. I hope you're keeping well. Welcome along to this week's episode of |
| 0:04.2 | the good, the bad and the rugby in partnership with our very good friends at Continental |
| 0:07.8 | Tires, for whom safety and performance and grip are the name of the game. As always, it is our |
| 0:13.5 | weekly show. And this week, tonight on TNT and Discovery Plus, a brand new documentary, |
| 0:19.3 | Unbreakable 2003 premieres. |
| 0:21.9 | It delves into the story of England's World Cup triumph, exploring both the incredible victory |
| 0:26.0 | and the personal cost which came with it. |
| 0:28.7 | The film also highlights how the squad reunited to support teammates who have faced challenges |
| 0:33.0 | in life after rugby, doesn't it, tends? |
| 0:35.6 | It does, and a few weeks ago, we had two of my former |
| 0:38.6 | teammates in Phil Vickory and Ben Cohen on to delve into their personal journeys. Obviously, |
| 0:45.7 | they've had the highs of the Rugby World Cup, but then they've both suffered their lows that |
| 0:49.5 | have been well reported over recent times. Yeah. It's an amazing documentary. It is tough to hear in some parts. It |
| 0:55.7 | sheds light on the stark reality behind the glitz, the glamour and the glory that comes with |
| 0:59.3 | winning a World Cup. But as we said, as thanks always go to Continental Tires. Buckle up and |
| 1:06.1 | enjoy this week's show. Mention 2003 to any England rugby fan and it'll raise a smile. |
| 1:12.0 | But when you have stood at the top of the world, where do you go next? |
| 1:16.8 | Tyns was obviously a key part of that famous day. |
| 1:19.5 | As are our two guests, two heroes of English rugby's finest hours. |
| 1:24.1 | It is a very warm welcome to Ben Cohen and to Phil Vickery. |
| 1:27.9 | What made me overachieve was the anger and pain of what happened to my dad. |
| 1:33.5 | It was brutal. |
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