That Rugby Union Show

This week, the Rugby Championship turned upside down:Boks Smash ABs in WellingtonSouth Africa inflicted New Zealand’s worst ever home defeat, storming to a 43–10 win. Six tries, a second-half demolition, and a historic Springbok statement that left the All Blacks reeling.Pumas Edge WallabiesArgentina shocked Australia 28–26 in Sydney. The Wallabies looked ready to close it out, but Carreras and the Pumas had other ideas, proving once again they’re no one’s supporting act.Women’s World Cup ClasThe Black Ferns powered past South Africa 46–17 in the quarterfinals. The Boks women impressed early, but New Zealand’s pace and finishing secured their place in the semis.Championship HeatMomentum is green and gold. The Springboks have flipped the table, the All Blacks are in crisis mode, and Argentina remain dangerous outsiders. The Rugby Championship just got spicy.👉 New episodes drop every week.🎙️ Real rugby talk, no fluff.

This week on That Rugby Union Show:Eden Park Fortress — The All Blacks extend their streak to 51 unbeaten at Eden Park with a 24–17 win over the Springboks. Narawa and Jordan struck early, Tupaea sealed it, and Robertson’s men defended like demons. Kolisi’s return wasn’t enough to break the Auckland curse.Wallabies vs Pumas Chaos — Angus Bell crashes over in stoppage time to give Australia a dramatic 28–24 win. Eddie’s gamble to chase tries pays off, but Carreras kept Argentina in it until the very end.Championship Heat — New Zealand lead the table on 10 points, Australia close behind on 9, with the Boks and Pumas stuck on 5 each. Next up: Wellington, where Erasmus hunts redemption.Currie Cup Fire — Semi-final spots are on the line, and the rivalries are as brutal as the internationals.

This week we go deep on every angle of the game:Eden Park drama – Ray Mordt joins us to relive his flour-bomb hat-trick from 1981, as the Springboks head back to Auckland with Siya Kolisi returning, Jesse Kriel leading, and Ardie Savea marking his 100th test. Can the Boks finally crack the Eden Park curse?Wallabies vs Pumas – Harry Wilson and Tom Lynagh return to the Aussie lineup, but Carreras and Argentina smell blood.Women’s Rugby World Cup – Canada’s Beukeboom sets a record, England lean on Matthews and Breach, and the Springbok Women push for a historic quarter-final breakthrough.Currie Cup heat – Semi-final spots on the line, with local rivalries boiling over.🎙️ Special guest: Ray Mordt💚 Weekly chaos, sharp takes, and no fluff.Follow That Rugby Union Show for the stories, the rivalries, and the rugby you actually care about.

Join us on That Rugby Union Show as we break down one of the most dismal Springbok performances in recent memory.The Wallabies pulled off a historic comeback in Johannesburg, snapping a 62-year hoodoo with a stunning 38–22 victory. The Boks went from cruising at 22–0 to completely falling apart — six unanswered Aussie tries told the story.We’ll unpack:🏉 How the Springboks managed to implode after a dream start🇦🇺 What this win means for the Wallabies going forward🕵️ The worrying cracks in Bok tactics, fitness, and mental game🔔 Subscribe for weekly match previews and rugby chaos💚 Join the That Rugby Union Show community – don’t just be a spectator👉 New episodes drop every week.

The Rugby Championship is here, and the Boks are about to throw down against a Wallaby side packed with muscle, mind games, and 35-year-old flyhalves.In this episode, we go full tilt into Saturday's test in Johannesburg:• Rassie’s early team selection antics – did it work?• Schmidt’s injury chaos and 6–2 bench split bluff• Siya Kolisi picked at No. 8 — why it could work (or blow up)• The Aussie front row is a truck stop – can the Bok scrum hold?• Match-ups to watch: Will Skelton vs Etzebeth, Manie Libbok vs the altitude• Score predictions and some vintage banter🎙 Hosts:Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa.If you enjoy the show, follow us, share it, and tell us who you’re backing.New episodes every week. The rivalry never rests. Neither do we.📱 Watch the video version on YouTube: @ThatRugbyUnion

This week on That Rugby Union Show, former Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe joins us for a straight-talking, no-frills chat about life in and out of rugby.From a late break into pro rugby and winning Super Rugby with the Bulls to his move to France and now running a rugby club, Flip shares the moments that shaped him.We cover:🇫🇷 French Rugby’s Rise – why France is setting the global standard.🏉 Inside the Bok Camp – stories from the Peter de Villiers and Heyneke Meyer eras.💼 Life After Rugby – Flip’s shift from bruising lock to businessman and rugby administrator.🏟️ Curry Cup & SA Rugby – can domestic rugby rediscover its heartbeat?🔮 Next-Gen Boks – who’s ready to step up ahead of the Rugby Championship.We also dig into Rassie Erasmus’ current Bok setup, why French rugby is booming financially, and whether Flip’s future might bring him back to lead South African rugby from the front office.🎙️ New episodes of That Rugby Union Show every week – tap Follow and join the conversation.#Springboks #RugbyPodcast #FlipVanDerMerwe #FrenchRugby #RassieErasmus

This week, Springbok legends Akona and Odwa Ndungane join the show for a brutally honest and often hilarious conversation about growing up as twin pros in South African rugby.From being mistaken for each other in the Bulls locker room to weighing in on what the Bok jersey should represent today — the Ndungane brothers bring insight, experience, and a few good chirps.We get into:Life in test rugby as identical twinsWhether SA rugby still has a clear identityWhat true leadership looks like in the Bok setupThe mental pressure of big games and media expectations...and yes, someone threatens to do stand-up comedyA laid-back but sharp episode with two of the most respected (and underrated) names in the game.👉 Follow the show for fresh episodes every week.⭐️ If you’re enjoying it, rate us — it actually helps.🗣️ Got thoughts? Share them in the Q&A or leave a voice note — we might feature it on the next one.#ThatRugbyUnionShow #NdunganeTwins #Springboks #Bokke #SouthAfricanRugby #RugbyPodcast #BokCulture

1995 World Cup winner Mark Andrews joinsXola Ntshinga to reflect on rugby’s wildest era, the Natal hard men, and why Italy at Loftus won’t be the walkover you’re expecting. Old-school grit meets modern Bok talk.🇿🇦 ANDREWS ON ‘95Madiba, Mehrtens, and mayhem — Mark takes us inside the squad, the mindset, and the madness of South Africa’s first World Cup win.🇮🇹 BOKS vs ITALY PREVIEWTshituka gets his first cap, Grant Williams starts at 9, and Italy’s Six Nations form demands respect. Loftus won’t be a walk in the park.🧠 THE SIM BINSim’s on deadline this week… 🎙️ Listen Now:Unfiltered Rugby Talk Every Week📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@ThatRugbyUnion📲 Follow the chaos:🐦 X: x.com/ThatRugbyUnion📸 Insta: @thatrugbyunion#ThatRugbyUnionShow #MarkAndrews #Springboks #ItalyTest #RWC1995 #Loftus #SharksRugby #SimBin #XolaNtshinga #SimXabanisa #BokLegends #UnfilteredRugby

Springbok legend Kobus Wiese joins Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa to talk 1995, Boet Erasmus brawls, and what rugby’s lost in the age of analytics.No fluff. No filter. Just a Bok icon telling it like it is.🇿🇦 WIESE ON ‘95Madiba, Morné, and mayhem — Kobus reflects on the World Cup that changed South Africa, and why that punch was worth it.🧢 BOKS vs BARBARIANSFour uncapped players, one controversial 10, and Rassie rolling the dice. What the squad says about the road to 2027.🦁 LIONS IN OZThey’re back — but does anyone still care?Faf vs Farrell rematch, anyone?🏉 URC FINAL VERDICTBulls, Leinster, and the north-south clash that told us way more than the scoreboard did.📚 CRAVEN WEEK CHAOSTalent factory or TikTok highlight reel? What South African rugby’s next gen really needs.🧠 THE SIM BINMisunderstood coaches, broken structures, and a few people Sim’s officially done being nice about.🎙️ 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 #KobusWiese #Springboks #RWC1995 #URC #CravenWeek #SimBin #RugbyLegends #UnfilteredRugby

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

Rugby’s never off — and neither are we.This week on That Rugby Union Show, we pack more heat than a 7–1 bench split.🎙️ Gurthro Steenkamp joins Xola — Bok centurion, SA Player of the Year, now La Rochelle scrum guru — to break down the French rugby machine from the inside. Should the Boks be worried?🧠 Simnikiwe Xabanisa returns with flyhalf-level insight and a few spicy takes.Inside the Episode:🇫🇷 Fear France? • Dominant scrums: Gurthro spills La Rochelle's secrets💔 Champions Cup heartbreak: Are French sides slipping?🌍 Why SA sides struggle in Europe: Climate, culture… kak planning?💣 "Le Bomb Squad": France’s 7–1 split and what it means for the Boks🧑‍⚖️ Broken scrum reffing? Gurthro says it’s being milked — and refs are blind to it.📰 Rugby News Beat:• Les Kiss to the Wallabies? Inspired or insane?• Razor’s All Blacks sweating France and SA• Updated world rankings — ammo for your next WhatsApp war🎧 Listen now — and pretend you’re working.

Rugby never stops — and neither do we. This week, on That Rugby Union Show, we’re diving into it like a loose forward at a buffet.🎙️ Xola sits down with Robbie Fleck to unpack UCT Ikeys’ epic Varsity Cup win. How did they pull it off? What’s it mean for SA rugby? We’ve got the man himself — and he’s bringing all the insights.Then, we hit the big leagues…🐂 BULLS: CHARGE OR CHOKE?• Historic win at Thomond Park: Bulls break Munster’s home record. First SA team to do it there. Massive.• Playoff predictions: Are home quarterfinals on the cards, or just a pipe dream?• Wilco Louw? Scrumming like a beast.• Ruan Nortjé and Goosen rising to the occasion.• Hanekom and Coetzee rested — smart rotation or risky gamble?• Team selection breakdown: What’s working, what’s not, and who’s injured?• The Franco Factor: Is Jake White sweating as Franco Smith’s Glasgow heats up?🔍 Plus:• Stormers injury updates: Sasha and Eben making their way back.• Stephen Donald says the URC’s “low-level”? Yeah, we’ve got some thoughts…📢 Get in on the chaos.✔️ Like & Subscribe for weekly rugby real talk🔔 Smash the bell so you don’t miss an episode💬 Got beef or love? Drop it in the comments — we might shout you out next show🎧 Listen while pretending to work:📍 Spotify🍏 Apple Podcasts📲 For more rugby heat:📺 YouTube: / @thatrugbyunion🐦 X: http://www.x.com/ThatRugbyUnion📸 Insta: / thatrugbyunion#RobbieFleck #VarsityCup #BullsRugby #Goosen #WilcoLouw #FrancoSmith #JakeWhite #RugbyTalk #TRUShow #URC #Springboks #RugbyUnfiltered

Rugby never sleeps—especially when World Rugby keeps shifting the damn goalposts.This week, legendary sports writer Simnikiwe Xabanisa joins us to break down the biggest stories lighting up the rugby world:🇿🇦 RWC 2035? Dead.South Africa’s World Cup hosting hopes are toast—outspent, outmanoeuvred, and no longer in the race.💥 Bomb Squad BacklashMatt Williams blames the 7-1 split for Kitshoff’s injury. Rassie hits back. World Rugby finally weighs in.🧠 Old Guard vs. New BloodIs Erasmus playing a smart long game—or just playing favourites?🔙 Etzebeth ReturnsThe Sharks unleash 12 Boks, including the big man himself. Is it too little, too late?🎤 No fluff. No filters. Just the rugby that matters.🎧 LISTEN NOW📍 Spotify: [Link]🍏 Apple: [Link]📺 YouTube: /@ThatRugbyUnion📲 Follow:🐦 X: @ThatRugbyUnion📸 Instagram: /ThatRugbyUnion#RugbyUnion #Springboks #2035RWC #Etzebeth #RassieErasmus #SharksRugby #BombSquad #TRUShow #Xabanisa #WorldRugby #GameOn

This week on That Rugby Union Show, we bring you an exclusive announcement from former Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies: he's returning to professional rugby.After a long layoff and public scrutiny, Elton joins us for a rare and focused conversation about where he's headed next—on and off the field. No sensationalism, just a player with unfinished business, fresh ambitions, and something to prove.In this episode:✅ Elton confirms his comeback to rugby🏉 Staying connected to the game during his time away🔥 His goals for the next chapter—both as a player and beyond🧠 Reflections on pressure, perspective, and leadershipPlus:🗞️ The biggest rugby stories of the week📋 Key performances, squad news & upcoming fixtures💬 Viewer questions and reactions from the TRU crew📢 Subscribe and follow That Rugby Union Show for weekly episodes covering everything from Springbok selections to global rugby shake-ups.New episodes every week.

Rugby never sleeps—big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down.This week, we’re tackling one of the hottest topics in rugby: Is the scrum under threat?🚨 Save Our Scrums – With special guest Robbie Kempson🏉 Why the Boks Dominate the Scrum – The science behind SA’s set-piece power⚠️ World Rugby’s Rule Changes – Are scrums being phased out?🇺🇸 The MRL Experiment – Is the U.S. killing the scrum for good?📊 Bok Barometer – Who’s next in line for the Springbok front row?🌍 URC & Sevens Action – Key results, fixtures & Blitzboks’ Hong Kong chaseDon't miss it—this is one scrum you don’t want to collapse!Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.📲 Follow us for more:YouTube: @ThatRugbyUnionX (Twitter): @ThatRugbyUnionInstagram:@ThatRugbyUnion#RugbyUnion #SpringbokPride #SwysDeBruin #TRUShow #RugbyTalk

Rugby never sleeps—big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down.This week, we’re diving into the mind of one of rugby’s sharpest thinkers: Swys de Bruin—performance coach for SA Rugby and a mastermind of attacking play.Topics this week:🏉 Springbok Women’s updates, World Cup prep & Nadine Roos’ impact💪 Player welfare: injuries & mental health in the game🧠 Inside the Springbok machine—how Rassie & co. dominate through tactics🔍 Who’s next for the Boks? Frontrunners to take over from Rassie Erasmus🌍 URC & Sevens action—key results & Blitzboks’ Hong Kong chaseListen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.📲 Follow us for more:YouTube: @ThatRugbyUnionX (Twitter): @ThatRugbyUnionInstagram: @ThatRugbyUnion#RugbyUnion #SpringbokPride #SwysDeBruin #TRUShow #RugbyTalk

Rugby never sleeps — big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. And That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down.For our inaugural episode, we’re joined by Springbok legend Breyton Paulse—64 Test caps, 26 tries, and a career packed with unforgettable moments. But tonight, it’s not just about the past. We’re diving into:🏉 The biggest rugby headlines right now🏆 Team selections, tournament results & shake-ups🔥 Breyton’s unfiltered take on today’s game💭 War stories from his playing days📢 Engage with Us✅ Like & subscribe for weekly rugby discussions.🔔 Hit the notification bell so you never miss a live show.❓ Got a question? Drop it in the chat—we’ll feature the best ones!#RugbyUnion #SpringbokPride #BreytonPaulse #RugbyTalk #RugbyLegends #TRUShow #RugbyNation #RugbyPassion #WorldOfRugby #RugbyUpdates