Former England rugby star Mike Tindall has found himself in hot water after sporting a Trump-inspired cap during a recent podcast episode. Tindall, who is married to Princess Anne’s daughter Zara, wore a red hat emblazoned with “Make England Great Again” on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast. While it seemed like a cheeky nod to England’s recent Six Nations rugby losses, the cap’s resemblance to Donald Trump’s notorious slogan hasn’t sat well with many. Critics online quickly noted the controversial connection, questioning why a member of the royal family would lean into such imagery.
The backlash didn’t stop there. Tindall stirred further controversy by calling a Welsh ball boy “idiotic” during the podcast. The former rugby ace vented about a quick restart that caught the Welsh defence off guard in a match against Scotland, attributing it to the ball boy’s speedy actions. His comments added fuel to the fire, igniting passionate reactions from rugby fans across the board.
Adding more complexity to the mix, Tindall also took a swipe at England’s loss to Ireland, suggesting that England essentially handed the victory on a silver platter to the Irish team. He pointed to a flurry of mistakes that overshadowed England’s on-paper dominance, including more metres gained and greater possession stats. However, Irish fans were quick to defend their team’s performance, hitting back at Tindall’s claims of England throwing the game away.
Whether you agree with him or not, it seems Mike Tindall knows how to keep everyone talking! What do you think about the cap saga or his take on the games? Let us know in the comments below! 🏉🎙️
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