Inside the Game by Rayder Media

He's South Africa's foremost cricketing "fighter" and is the rock that leads his country's Test team, but there's a softer side to Dean Elgar that few have encountered. Derek Alberts discovered that and more when the two men sat down in conversation during the Titans' tour of Namibia ahead of the 21/22 season.

Having hung up his cricketing boots following an incredible career, one of the most likeable sportsmen on the planet Dale Steyn opted to try his hand at commentary, and the transition has been a tremendous success. Derek Alberts caught up with the superstar to speak about his new job, the difficult life of living in a bubble and his much-talked about long, flowing locks. All this and more in Episode 58 of Inside the Game. Like. Subscribe. Enjoy

Matt Proudfoot was the mastermind behind a powerhouse Springbok pack which went on to help win the 2019 World Cup for South Africa. Soon after, he was approached by Eddie Jones to take over as England's forwards coach. Matt caught up with Derek Alberts to discuss the move, the brilliance of Jones and his own playing career for the likes of Scotland and the Bulls.

New Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone chats to Derek Alberts about the massive responsibility of taking over at South Africa's most successful Super Rugby franchise, his rapid rise into the hot seat, and the Jake White factor at Loftus.

In an extremely open and candid conversation with Derek Alberts, CSA Interim CEO Jacques Faul opens up about how Covid-19 has ripped the sporting world apart, the difficult task of taking over an embattled organisation, and the brilliance of Graeme Smith. All this and more in the latest episode of Inside the Game.

[NEW PODCAST] RAYDER REPORT: The Week That Was (March 28-April 3) The world has gone crazy and even we had to take a brief leave of absence. Did you miss us? Well, for sportsfans the world over esports has been a saving grace for anyone wanting their fix. In this episode of The Rayder Report we look at how Spanish Grand Prix road racer Alex Marques finally outshone older brother Mark Marques while in lockdown. Meanwhile, the dreaded pandemic has united sportstars worldwide, with several beloved personalities praising healthcare workers and urging their fans to stay at home. We hear from Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola who says it’s time to listen to the professionals. We also chat about Project Pitlane – Formula 1’s answer to combating the #coronavirus – and the inevitable postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sad as it is, beloved South African Olympic sprinter Wayde van Niekerk now has more time to prep for that all-important Men’s 400-metre final. He chats to Rayder Media, offering his reaction to the news while imparting some wisdom about his legacy. On the preparation front, we hear from SA interim director of cricket Graham Smith who believes the Proteas will need six weeks to ready themselves for future test tours. Meanwhile, renowned commentator Dougie Donnelly joins former and current golfers who are spending their time in quarantine recalling great stories from the past. His story is a doozie! Be sure to tune in to this week’s edition of the Rayder Report to hear all about it. If you like what you heard, remember to like, share, comment ands subscribe for weekly updates. #sports #sport #golf #fitness #motoGP #motorsports #cricket #proteas #futbol #football #soccer #ManchesterCity #athlete #2020Olympics #Olympics #TokyoOlympics #TokyoOlympic2020 #TokyoOlympics2020 #coronavirus #covid19 #health #team #news #ball #game #style #futbol #ballislife

RAYDER REPORT: The Week That Was (March 14-20) Hey Sportsfans! So, Coronavirus has decimated every sporting event on the plan and the sports community is feeling it. We catch up with UK sports commentator Nick Heath, who’s graduated from commentating on the Six Nations and Gallagher Premiership to riveting real-life events ;-) We also turn to this week’s local football drama regarding the PSL. While sports minister Nathi Mthethwa on Tuesday permitted the PSL to go ahead behind closed doors, SAFA president Danny Jordaan confirmed Wednesday that no local football would take place until April 4. Rayder Media also caught up with CSA interim CEO Jacques Faul, who has urged the cricketing fraternity to act responsibly during this time of crisis, cancelling all cricketing activity for the next 60 days. Meanwhile, among the myriad of sporting events that have been cancelled or postponed, including Euro 2020 and the PGA Championship, there’s been no word on the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled to begin late July. In other news, it’s the end of an era for North America’s NFL. SuperBowl winner Tom Brady has left the New England Patriots after 20 seasons with the team. Brady is expected join the Tampa Bay Buccanneers, trading his beloved Gillette stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts for sunnier Florida skies. And last (but certainly not least), with all major sporting events cancelled until Corona blows over, offbeat Internet sensation the Sand Marble Rally has gained significantly in popularity among sportsfans. Naturally, Rayder was around to watch Dragon Egg claim victory at the death at this year’s championship. For all this and more, tune in to this week’s edition of the Rayder Report. If you like what you heard, remember to like, share, comment ands subscribe for weekly updates. #sports #sport #football #fitness #soccer #nfl #football #cricket #proteas #athlete #health #team #news #ball #game #style #futbol #ballislife #athletes #SixNations #GallagherPremiership #PSL #PSL2020 #PremierLeague #PremierSoccer #PremierSoccerLeague #SAFA #southafricanfootball #TokyoOlympics #TokyoOlympic2020 #TokyoOlympics2020 #SandMarbleRally #coronavirus #covid19

RAYDER REPORT: The Week That Was (March 9-13) Several major sporting events have been cancelled or postponed the world over – including Serie A, La Liga, European PGA, ATP Tour, MotoGP and more ¬– which has proved devastating to the global sports economy. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, however, gives his take on the pandemic and why he feels it’s important to heed all precautionary measures. Meanwhile, other events have gotten under way sans spectators and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland reveals why he is not a fan of no fans. In our weekly wrap up we also touch on Champions League highlights, including commentary from Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and Tottenham Hotspur’s José Mourinho. In rugby, we hear from Alun Wyn Jones regarding the ball-ache that is England prop Joe Marler and his concerns that World Rugby isn’t doing enough to monitor these types of transgressions. And what would a week of sports be without some local flavour? We include highlights from the Absa Premiership League, catch up with the Proteas and give you the lowdown on all things Super Rugby. For all this and more, tune in to this week’s edition of the Rayder Report. If you like what you heard, remember to subscribe for weekly updates. #sports #sport #football #fitness #basketball #nba #soccer #football #rugby #cricket #golf #athlete #health #team #news #ball #game #style #futbol #ballislife #athletes #run #coronavirus #covid19 #absapremiership #absaprem #proteas #SuperRugby #WorldRugby #ChampionsLeague

With International Women's Day fast approaching, Derek and Sam were joined by the incredibly talented sports broadcaster Cindy Poluta to celebrate women in sport. The pair also caught up with Proteas superstar Mignon du Preez, ahead of the team's semifinal clash against Australia at the Women's T20 World Cup.

The team wraps up the marathon stage, which saw Nasser Al-Attiyah lose plenty of time to Carlos Sainz, while Fernando Alonso recovered from a dramatic roll.

Derek catches up with Glyn Hall, Giniel de Villiers and the rest of the Toyota Gazoo Racing stable following a sensational day for the team, as Nasser Al-Attiyah closed the gap on Carlos Sainz to just 24 seconds.

The team looks back at another sensational performance from Fernando Alonso, on a day where Nasser Al-Attiyah closed the gap between himself and Carlos Sainz.

Toyota Gazoo Racing team principal Glyn Hall returns as the team mourns motorcyclist Paulo Gonçalves, who was killed during Stage 7 of the Dakar Rally.

In a Dakar version of the famous "Pit Walk", Derek catches up with the key players from Toyota Gazoo Racing on the rest day of the world's toughest race, including Giniel de Villiers, Nasser Al-Attiyah, Fernando Alonso, Bernhard ten Brinke, Mathieu Baumel, Glyn Hall and more.

Derek, Waldo and Danny look back at Stage 6 of the 2020 Dakar Rally, where Nasser Al-Attiyah and Carlos Sainz resumed their intense rivalry, as the world's toughest race reached the halfway mark.

With rest day approaching, Toyota Gazoo Team Principal Glyn Hall opens up about all things Dakar, the pressures of being defending champions, the Fernando Alonso story and so much more.

The team looks back at an action-packed Stage 4, where Nasser Al Attiyah decimated Carlos Sainz' lead and Fernando Alonso enjoyed another strong Dakar day. We also hear from Giniel de Villiers and some South African fans who are loving life in Saudi Arabia.

The team wraps up an epic third stage at Dakar 2020, where Fernando Alonso rebounded from disaster to post the best time of the day for Toyota Gazoo Racing.

The team dissects Stage Two of the 2020 Dakar Rally, where Giniel de Villiers bounced back brilliantly to capture the win. They also touch on the Southern African double, as Botswana's Ross Branch won the bike stage.

The team wraps up Toyota Gazoo Racing's performance in Stage One of the 2020 Dakar Rally, which saw Fernando Alonso officially make his debut at the world's toughest race.

The Toyota Gazoo Racing Media team is back and ready to cover the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Derek and Waldo are joined by well-known motoring personalities Graham Duxbury and Ben Constanduros, as they countdown the hours to the start of the world's toughest race - which this year features Formula One legend Fernando Alonso.

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen opens up about his Test cricket aspirations, the highs and lows of the Cricket World Cup, and his admiration of Enoch Nkwe.

Derek Alberts sits down with two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso as the Spaniard prepares to take on Dakar 2020 with Toyota Gazoo Racing. 2009 winner Giniel de Villiers also features, as do the usual crew of Waldo van der Waal and Hannes Visser, with the build-up to the world's toughest race truly under way.

Titans and Proteas all-rounder Ferhaan Behardien opens up about captaincy, handling criticism, the AB issue and his love for rugby, which includes picking his 31-man Springbok squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Sias, Derek and Harro pick up the pieces of the Proteas' disastrous World Cup campaign and are joined by world-renowned coach and cricketing mentalist Paddy Upton.

Sias and Derek are joined by a a new co-host in former SA spinner Paul Harris, as the trio dissect the Proteas' disastrous CWC campaign, discuss the ABCs of ABD's retirement U-turn, and discover Jonty's Dream World Cup team.

Sias and Derek catch up with a rare species - a South African Cricket World Cup winner - as they hear from former India coach and Proteas legend Gary Kirsten. They also talk all things CWC, give away some Proteas World Cup kit from New Balance, select a rugby-playing squad of cricketers and discover Kagiso Rabada's Dream XI.

SIas and Derek look ahead to the World Cup opener, catch up with former spinner Paul Harris and meet former Zimbabwe cricketer turned singing sensation Henry Olonga

After scooping most of the honours at the Titans' annual awards evening, Theunis de Bruyn discussed his rollercoaster ride to the top. We also caught up with legendary retiree Albie Morkel and Titans CEO Jacques Faul, while the young trio of Lungi Ngidi, Tshepo Moreki and Diego Rosier provided plenty of entertainment.

Former Proteas star Herschelle Gibbs selects his South African squad for the World Cup, while he also looks back at his impressive career in both cricket and rugby. Host Derek Alberts is then joined by cricket journalists Stuart Hess and Zaahier Adams to discuss the possible make-up of the SA Squad.

The team catches up with Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso, who tested his rally skills with the Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa crew in South Africa, with an eye on the world's toughest race - Dakar.

We look ahead to the second-ever World Schools Festival taking place in Stellenbosch, where ten rugby sides from South Africa will face ten teams from the Rest of the World over twenty great games at Paul Roos Gymnasium. Hear from schools taking part such as Paul Roos, Affies, Hilton, Hartpury College, Boland Landbou and Southland Boys' High, as well as current and former players like Bob Skinstad, Seb Negri, Mils Muliaina and Anton Lienert-Brown. #BringItOn

The team is joined by Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa members Giniel de Villiers and Glyn Hall, as we look ahead to the start of the 2019 SA Cross Country Series, taking place in Dullstroom.

Aiden Markram opens up about being axed from the Proteas' ODI squad, his possible World Cup selection and his incredible run of form for the Titans.

Following Duanne Olivier's shock Kolpak signing for Yorkshire, former Proteas Simon Harmer and Colin Ingram recount their own experiences with having made the move, while SACA's Chief Executive Tony Irish admits that the advent of T20 cricket will prove to be a more problematic issue in the future.

Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith talks about his new career as a commentator, admits to having retired from the game a little too early, and reveals who his favourite opening partner was.

Derek Alberts and Simon Gear look back at some of the most memorable Test innings in South Africa's history, and with the help of many renowned cricket journalists, debate which one could be considered to be "the greatest." Many of the players involved are also featured, including the man who occupies top spot.

Jonty Rhodes recalls his remarkable cricket career, underlines his love for India, describes his friendship with Hansie Cronje and discusses the Proteas' chances at the Cricket World Cup.

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen discusses his outstanding start to ODI cricket, his potential selection for the World Cup in England and ... birdwatching.

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says he's in it for the long haul with the team, while remembering the good days with the Proteas, and the bad days with Australia.

Pat Lambie opens up about his decision to retire from rugby, recalls some of his fondest memories of the game, and names his two World XVs. We also hear from the likes of John Smit, Heyneke Meyer and Sbu Mjikeliso.

The team wraps up an incredible Dakar Rally for Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa at Dakar 2019.

The team caught up with Giniel de Villiers, Glyn Hall and physio Tracey-Lee du Plessis ahead of the 10th and final stage of the 2019 Dakar Rally, where Toyota Gazoo Racing SA's Nasser Al Attiyiah holds a massive lead in the overall standings.

The team is joined by Imperial Toyota's Mario de Sousa to analyse another superb performance from Nasser Al Attiyah, who extended his lead at the top of the standings with just two stages remaining.

In a special South African edition, the team is joined by Giniel de Villiers, seven-times SA special vehicle cross-country champion Evan Hutchison, and current SA cross-country Production Car Class T champion Lance Woolridge, as well as Dutch supremo Bernhard ten Brinke, as we examine the highs and lows of Dakar 2019 and Stage 7 - as Toyota Gazoo Racing SA's Nasser Al Attiyah maintained his overall lead.

Dakar legend Luc Alphand joins the team to wrap up Stage 6 of the 2019 Dakar Rally, where Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa's Nasser Al Attiyah extended his lead at the top of the standings.

The team are joined by former SA racing ace Graham Duxbury to analyse another stellar day from Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa pair Nasser Al Attiyah and Mathieu Baumel, who extended their lead in the overall Dakar standings.

The team joins up with the likes of Giniel de Villiers, Nasser Al Attiyah and Stephane Peterhansel following another dramatic day of racing at the 2019 Dakar Rally.

Stage 3 of the 2019 Dakar Rally proved to be a disastrous one for Giniel de Villiers, whose hopes of winning the race for a second time went up in smoke. We hear from the 2009 winner, as well as Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa team principal Glyn Hall and chief mechanic Willem Botha.

We caught up with Giniel de Villiers after he took the overall lead at the 2019 Dakar Rally, while Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa's Michael Jardim gives us the inside info on the life of a race engineer.

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa's Team Principal Glyn Hall reflects on an excellent day for his squad after Nasser Al Attiyah and Mathieu Baumel won Stage 1 of the 2019 Dakar Rally.