The Winning Try (2025)

8.7 (23 votes)

1 Season

July 25, 2025

Korean

Drama Comedy

Synopsis

A disgraced former rugby star returns as a coach to his high school’s struggling team, where he reunites with his ex-girlfriend and helps the determined captain lead the team to redemption.

Network

SBS

Episodes

Episode 1

Jul 25, 2025

68 min

7.0

Ju Ga-ram reemerges after a doping scandal to coach the struggling rugby team at his alma mater — facing pushback from colleagues, players and his ex.

Episode 2

Jul 26, 2025

63 min

8.0

Ga-ram risks dismissal after clashing with school staff. After, Yoon Seong-jun quits the team in protest — just before their next match.

Episode 3

Aug 1, 2025

68 min

8.0

The team takes a hit after losing their star player, forcing Ga-ram to quickly find a replacement — but when he does, he's met with resistance.

Episode 4

Aug 2, 2025

62 min

7.0

Ga-ram faces a new challenge when the school sets a trap to block his recruit's admission — a challenging test across multiple sports.

Episode 5

Aug 8, 2025

68 min

7.0

Even with a full roster, the rugby team resorts to unconventional training. But as tensions rise, their team spirit wavers — putting everything at risk.

Episode 6

Aug 9, 2025

60 min

7.0

With a tournament approaching, Ga-ram steps up to bring in a scout despite his reputation. Meanwhile, rumors of a controversy involving Bae I-ji spread.