This week on That Rugby Union Show, Xola Ntshinga and Simnikiwe Xabanisa unpack another impressive Springbok victory over England before looking ahead to Scotland's challenge in the second Test.The guys discuss the Bok breakdown dominance, the growing injury concerns around key players, and what Rassie's side still needs to improve despite another convincing performance.They also dive into rugby's biggest talking point off the field: is the Nations Championship the first real step towards a true global rugby season? With North and South finally facing off in meaningful fixtures, has international rugby finally found the structure fans have been waiting for?Plus, we highlight Coca-Cola's Be a Bok campaign and meet the first winner of 2026, who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to experience life inside the Springbok camp.In this episode:Springboks vs England reviewScotland previewBok injury concernsIs rugby entering a new era?Coca-Cola's Be a Bok campaignHosted by Xola Ntshinga & Simnikiwe Xabanisa
Rassie drops the squad and Ireland loses its mind over a wink.Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa are joined by former Bok assistant and USA coach Gary Gold to break it all down.🇿🇦 RASSIE’S PICKSThe Bok boss names squads for the Barbarians, Italy, and Georgia — who’s missing, who’s lucky, and what it says about 2025.🌩️ STORMERS STUFFEDDobbo’s men got dismantled. We unpack the Stormers’ collapse: tactics, turnovers, and temperament.👀 WINK-GATEHendrikse winked. Ireland combusted.Rassie clapped back. Jacques said it’s personal.Sim says: rugby needs more villains.🧠 THE SIM BINURC chaos, Springbok Women’s rugby, and righteous rants — Sim lets fly.🎙️ Listen Now — Unfiltered Rugby Talk Every Week📍 Spotify: [Insert Link]🍏 Apple: [Insert Link]📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@ThatRugbyUnion📲 Follow the chaos:🐦 X: x.com/ThatRugbyUnion📸 Insta: @thatrugbyunion#ThatRugbyUnionShow #Springboks #Rassie #SimBin #URC #RugbyControversy #Stormers #GaryGold
Rugby’s unkillable underdogs are back — and That Rugby Union Show is all over it.🎙️ Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa are joined by Rory Duncan and Frans Steyn to talk survival, resurrection, and rugby politics — Cheetahs style.🐆 You Can’t Kill the CheetahsFrom near extinction to international ambition, the Cheetahs story isn’t over — it’s just heating up.⚔️ War Stories from BloemDuncan on captaining Currie Cup champions, coaching in Japan, and business school.Frans on debuting at 19, life abroad, and stepping into rugby leadership.🌍 Club World Cup: Bold Vision or Kak Idea?🦁 Springboks, the Lions, and Scheduling Madness🏆 URC Quarterfinals: Who’s In, Who’s Done?🧠 The Sim Bin — Sim vents, rants, and (maybe) makes sense.💬 Got thoughts? Sim’s reading the comments.📺 Want visuals? Watch on YouTube: @ThatRugbyUnion📸 Follow us on Insta: @thatrugbyunion🐦 Hit us on X: @ThatRugbyUnion#ThatRugbyUnionShow #ToyotaCheetahs #URC #Springboks #FransSteyn #RoryDuncan #Cheetahs #CurrieCup #ClubWorldCup #SimBin #RugbyUnfiltered
Rugby’s never off — and neither are we. This week, Xola and Sim break down the headlines that matter:🦁 Lions Squad Revealed: Maro Itoje takes the captaincy — bold move or just hype?🦘 Wallaby Wildcards: Joe Schmidt’s calling James O’Connor. Inspired or insane?🇿🇦 URC Crunch Time: Just two rounds left — who makes the QFs, and who’s hanging by a thread?Plus: Lions snubs, SA’s playoff chances, and why the Wallabies are entering chaos mode.It’s smart talk, real takes, and no fluff. Just rugby, unfiltered.🎧 Listen weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your fix.📺 Watch the full show on YouTube: @ThatRugbyUnion📸 Insta & TikTok: @ThatRugbyUnion🐦 X: @ThatRugbyUnion
Rugby’s chaos engine keeps purring — and we’re back to fuel the fire.🎙️ Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa are joined by Scarra Ntubeni for big calls, brutal honesty, and URC playoff smoke.🌩️ Stormers: Make or Break🏆 European Finals: Why They Still Matter🚨 Damian Willemse Banned — Fair or Farce?💸 Bok Ticket Bloodbath🔁 URC Quarterfinals: Who’s Hot, Who’s Hopeless💬 Drop us your thoughts — We're watching 👀📺 Watch the show: youtube.com/ThatRugbyUnion📸 Insta: @thatrugbyunion🐦 X: @ThatRugbyUnion#URC #Springboks #ThatRugbyUnionShow #Stormers #RugbyUnfiltered #Stormers #DamianWillemse #ScarraNtubeni #RugbyUnfiltered #ChallengeCupFinal #ChampionsCupFinal #BokTickets #XolaNtshinga #SimXabanisa #RugbyTalk