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Ireland ran in five at HQ and exposed England's discipline and defensive frailties. Wales threw everything at Scotland but one lapse cost them. And while the scoreline didn't flatter them, Italy's pack made it very clear they're no longer here to make up numbers. We check in on Ellis Park and look ahead to the SA derbies too.

Italy shoved Ireland around at scrum time and refused to fade after the break. Scotland ended England's streak in a game the stats won't explain. France turned Wales into a training session. In our 150th episode, we break down who's being exposed, who's stepping up, and what it all means ahead of a massive England v Ireland clash, with a quick look at Varsity Cup pressure points back home.

France made a statement against Ireland, Italy turned Rome into a graveyard for Scottish hopes, and England ran riot while still leaving questions unanswered. We unpack a chaotic opening round of the Six Nations, from Du Pont and Jalibert running the show to Garbisi outshining Finn on a soaking wet pitch. There's praise where it's due, criticism where it's earned, and a look ahead to the next round and our predictions.

From Sharks v Stormers last weekend to France v Ireland U20s this weekend, a big couple of games for any referee. Somewhere in between, Chris Allison found time to jump on the pod. SA Rugby referee and practicing attorney Chris Allison joins Nick for a proper chat about rugby, pressure, fitness requirements and what life is really like when you're the one with the whistle.

It was extra spicy in Durban this weekend. from the chicken livers to the heat and humidity. the SA derbies delivered just as much fire. We unpack whether JP Pietersen should drop the “interim” tag, take a quick pulse check on all four SA sides, isolate the moments that actually shifted pressure on the log, and look ahead to the upcoming global calendar meeting that could reshape the game.

Did the Sharks just help the Stormers win the URC? The Bulls are back to bullying with the maul, the Lions still can't find the drop-goal button, and Andre Esterhuizen looks like the captain the Sharks needed all along. We cut through the noise with a proper SA teams pulse check, SuperBru embarrassment, and a My Fok Tjom take on why taking Boks v All Blacks to the USA could be SARU's worst call yet. Built for the tjoms.

Season 6 is here & we're asking the big questions. Are the Bulls & Sharks fixing things up? Can the Stormers keep the ball rolling and when will the Lions learn to roar? The Cheetahs remain on the outside looking in. We talk Superbru humiliation, a dangerous take on taking the Boks v All Blacks to the USA and the All Blacks cutting things close with a coaching shake up. The Rugby Punt-it Pod is back!

Are the Stormers the real deal? What's gone wrong at the Bulls? Is another Sharks reset enough? And do the Lions even know who they are?We're back with answers... and arguments.Patreon tjoms: 18 JanPublic release: 19 JanRugby Punt-it. Season 6 coming soon.

It's the season finale and although it was outside the official test window, players were missing and thor almost returned, cardiff still delivered a spectacle. We unpack the win over wales, how to properly dispose of your thumbs & why the welsh can be more proud than the scots.the urc returns, the champions & challenge cups are here but not before we hand out the end of year prestigious-but-not-really punt-it awards.

The Bok scrum didn't just dominate, it devoured Ireland, shoved them into reverse, and left Aviva looking like a demolition site. Six cards flying around like wedding confetti, Daan officially becoming Dublin's newest nightmare, and Malcolm Marx casually collecting World Player of the Year like it's a loyalty card reward.We break down the carnage, the chaos, the cards, and the class from another massive Test weekend. Wallabies hit rock bottom, Wales show heart, England keep cruising, and we've got thoughts on all of it.

Another red, another grind, another Bok win. We take you through it all. England swung the chariot straight over the All Blacks, Ireland found their groove, while Los Pumas turned a 21-0 into a ‘hold my beer' situation. Superbru was tight and now all eyes turn to Dublin, a place Rassie has yet to conquer.

14 men, 100 for Siya, 50 for Rassie... and a whole lot of paint on the pitch. The Bokke stunned De France in Parys, turning a red card nightmare into a masterpiece in the revenge match. The All Blacks kept Scotland in check, Italy stunned the Wallabies, and England continue their run. Tight Superbru picks, powerful scrums and top class finishing round out the weekend.

The Autumn Nations Series came out swinging, the Boks, All Blacks, and England all dishing out a bit of payback. From yellow cards to serious injuries, no one left unscathed. We chat Helios Fire joining the squad, Punt-it Bingo heating up, and the Wessels saga heading for court. The Bokke now turn their sights to Paris, where Siya runs out for his 100th, you know that's going to be special.

Ronnie & Nick are back and fired up as the end of year tour is set to kick off. We look at the Bok squad and what the tour goals will be. Delving into the weekends fixtures, it looks like there may be a debut or 2, Some bold predictions and an even more unpredictable Dr. Erasmus. we also delve into the URC so far and where the teams stand ahead of the international break.

The points were the difference for the Bokke — and our superest of Bru's. I wouldn't have wanted to be a brandy in London this weekend as the Bokke got the job done at Twickersfontein. Could step you in a shoebox, sure, but maybe it's time for some rest? We rate the teams' performances in the Championship and look ahead to the end-of-year tour and all the action still to come.

Plenty of fireworks in Durban, plenty of ice packs after. The physios were busier than the scoreboard, Ronnie reckons we're running out of ankles as we head into the final round of the Championship. Eden Park stayed locked up, Pantoffel got the big 150 and the URC came back with a bang. The Bokke made a big statement, Can this team be the first to go back-to-back?

From Rassie's roulette wheel of selections to the table that's still anyone's game. The only thing we can say for sure is ek weet nie. With 2 rounds to play, the Boks face Los Pumas in a clash that could shape the title race, predicting what comes next feels impossible. We celebrate the Griquas, look ahead to a stacked URC & the Women's World Cup Final.

The Boks put the W in Wellington, with Damian Willemse turning in a career performance, Manie and Siya shutting down the noise, and Rassie sneaking a Hooker onto the wing. Meanwhile in Sydney, Los Pumas held off a late Wallaby surge, but somehow it's Australia sitting top of the log. From Wellington to Sydney, A weekend that left fans buzzing, coaches scratching heads, and the log wide open.

No easy wins, no freebies, and plenty of HIAs. The Boks have hit shuffle on the match 23 after the Auckland slip, but shaken? Not a chance. With new combinations set to be tested, all eyes are on how the green & gold bounce back. Meanwhile, Wilson chose courage over comfort, and with that one decision, the days of making up the numbers are over for the Wallabies.

A Punt-it & Kick On Rugby CollabThe Boks haven't won at Eden Park since 1937, is this the game to break the curse? We break down the opening RC rounds, All Blacks' aerial woes, Bok rotation gambles, and Razor's pressure. Plus, some spicy Over/Underrated calls, brutal ‘Would You Rather' scenarios, and our big match predictions. Punt-it & Kick On Rugby filling in for those weekend rugby blues!

It's one win each after the first two rounds of the Rugby Champs, Superbru picks are in tatters, and the tournament is wide open. No second-half déjà vu for the Boks in the Cape, while the All Blacks will want to forget theirs as Los Pumas finally shook the monkey off their back. And as for the Wallabies? Write them off at your peril.

It was not a weekend for us and our fellow South Africans. not one Wallaby got tied down in Joburg mate. the Rgby Champs got underway and didn't skip a beat. we take a look at where the Bokke can improve, the Aussies showing that history means nothing, the All Blacks breaking hearts in Argentina, and the consistently inconsistent Los Pumas.

Die Blou Bull weet nie van??? Heading home empty-handed again... 3 URC finals, 3 L's, and not even a line break to brag about. Nienaber's Leinster defence shut the gates, and the Blue Bulls are, well... feeling blue. Bath end a 29-year drought in style (cheers, Johan van Graan), and the Boks trim the squad to 45 as the international season looms. We break it all down and look ahead to what's next for the men in green and gold.

Strap in, folks! It was semi-final weekend where Leinster ran riot (six tries!) while Glasgow forgot how to score. Bulls beat Sharks but needed three yellows to do it, talk about a breakdown boss job! Mapimpi and Willie showed class, but the Boks-in-waiting might already be dreaming of green jerseys. We look ahead to a final at Croke Park where Leinster's rucks last about as long as a double Brandy at Loftus. We talk Tigers, Bath, a hamstrung Hanekom, Eben's noggin, Crusaders' unbeatable streak, and Handré's perfect punt. All the banter and fok tjom moments you love... don't miss it!

Unpacking the URC quarters, we dive into a Durban shootout of a different kind (we're not bluffing). Viking sweat, déjà vu in the Storm, cheeky winks, and Bradley Davids' big moment. Semi-final tickets up for grabs as we head to Loftus for an all-South African affair. Can the Warriors keep their crown?Tune in for the chat.

From A Rec to rugby royalty – Bath rise under Van Graan to lift the Challenge Cup, while Bordeaux banter their way to a first-ever Champions Cup crown. We break down the finals, preview the URC quarters, drop some dad jokes, dissect the 2027 World Cup draw, and serve up Superbru tips that will trigger the TMO.

Is Ronnie popular in Germany, or is his humor just too advanced for the land of efficiency and bratwurst? We try to find out while recapping a wild final URC round where all the South African teams won.The Stormers cruised past Cardiff, Bulls slayed the Dragons, Lions edged Ospreys, and the Sharks hit snooze before the alarms went off. With home quarter-finals for the Bulls and Sharks, we ask: are we too harsh on Durban's darlings?We also cover Willemse's red card, sky-high Bok ticket prices, and preview this weekend's Champions and Challenge Cup finals in Cardiff.Short, sharp, and probably not German-approved.

Leinster choke (again) as the Saints go marching in, Bordeaux dump out Toulouse, and suddenly the Top 14 isn't looking so top. Lyon edge Racing in a slugfest that leaves Faz seeing stars, just in time to add spice to the looming Lions squad announcement. Bath take care of Edinburgh to book a final against Lyon, and with chokers, chokeholds, and kissing cousins in the mix, this episode has more twists than a Farrell tackle review.

We recap a wild Champions Cup quarterfinals weekend—Leinster cruise, Castres disappear after halftime, and Bulls discipline costs them against Edinburgh. Toulouse edge Toulon, and Bath outmuscle Gloucester. In the URC, it's the Biltong Series decider as Everitt eyes an SA clean sweep, the Bulls limp into Munster, and the Stormers reload. Back home UCT lift the Varsity Cup, BB overtakes Morne in Super Rugby history, and Kolbe flattens Marx in our My Fok Tjom moment of the week.

This week, we're all about the 10's. From Sam Prendergast's rising stock at Leinster to Marcus Smith's magic (and mayhem) for Quins. We dive into the big-names lighting up Europe. Dan Biggar's swansong in Toulon, Finn Russell fracturing things at Bath, Jack Crowley's BMT, and Pollie's big move. Who's thriving, who's surviving, and who's quietly waiting in the pocket? Could Owen Farrell, still be in the Lions frame? With class permanent and the tour looming, it's a conversation worth having. Bold takes, plenty of chirps, and classic My Fok Tjom moments.

The Standard Tighthead and fishing with Felix, its onwards and upwards from here. Ronnie & Nick dive into the 6 Nations as Ireland slump to 3rd, Les Bleus got the job done, and England proved Nick very wrong. We cast our ears back to the pre-season predictions, the top performers and the My Fok Tjom moments

Nick's eating his words faster than a prop at the buffet as England do the dirty to the French. Ireland make it 11 against the Scots and Italy ensure the Welsh nosedive continues (Cheers Gats). The Bulls exorcised their Cape Town demons, the serious Malherbe & the awkward Saffa.

Well spirited copy cats with backs against the wall as the 6 Nations got underway. The dark horse, the flying Frenchmen & the Dublin All Blacks were the talk of the town. we also take a look ahead to the upcoming North v South derby, round 2 of the 6 Nations and the latest news.

Heads, shoulders, knee's of glass... It was a mixed bag of URC action over the weekend as more Boks end up on the injury list. the Jukskei derby, the backfire of the 6/2 split and the big but skeptical win in Wales. Join us as we delve into the upcoming 6 Nations and drop our predictions for the tournament winners and wooden spooners.

Coconut trees or it's not a beach... Nick & Ronnie are back after a cracking weekend of Champions & Challenge Cup rugby. It wasn't all doom & gloom but My Fok Tjom it wasn't all that pretty. Some skillful scrums, slick handling and loads of epic tries kept us glued to our screens and were here to cover it all.Join us for the chat.

Season 5 is almost here!Nick and Ronnie are back on Rugby Punt-it, ready to tackle the URC, Champions Cup, Six Nations, Varsity Cup, and the road to the British & Irish Lions tour. Plus, we'll reveal our Superbru picks—whether they're genius or “what were they thinking?” Expect expert analysis, bold banter, and the occasional bad prediction. Think you can outsmart us? Join the chaos and subscribe now!

IN A WEEKEND FULL OF UPSETS, NONE WERE MORE UPSET THAN THE IRISH. THE SOUTH CAME OUT FIRING AND WE WERE DEALT A NUMBER OF TOP CLASS FIXTURES. THE BOKS GOT THEIR TOUR OFF TO A WINNING, ALBEIT SLOW START WHILST THE WALLABIES DEALT ENGLAND A BLOW RIGHT IN THEIR TWICKERS.TUNE IN AS WE COVER ALL THE ACTION

The Autumn Nations Series is upon us and this weekend brings no less than 10 tests to sink our teeth into. Nick & Ronnie are back to bring you all the action as the All blacks look to stop the luck of the Irish, the wallabies are out to silence the English and the Bokke look to impose their physicality in Murrayfield.

Locksmiths, pitch invaders, strange Boerie and a first trip to Hennie's as we went down to the Lowveld to watch the Bokke win the Rugby Championship. Money Manie came out firing, the Malmesbury Missile bagged 2 and Eben became our most capped Bok in the perfect end to the Southern Hemisphere season. We now turn our attention North for the URC and end of year tour.

The Bokke let one slip in Argentina as Los Pumas have now toppled all three of their Southern rivals to line up a final in Nelspruit. We take a delve into where the Bokke went wrong, whilst also looking ahead to the final round of the Rugby Championship. The Wallabies came close, can they come a little closer? Just where will the log tally-up come Saturday night.

We're joined by our bud Dan from Short Ball Rugby for a lekker chat about Rugby's biggest rivalry. We cover all the weekends action before turning our attention forward to what will be a massive test in Cape Town. Blind rankings, the risks of a 6/2 and the fight for the Freedom Cup. Can the Wallabies make it 2 in a row? Will the Bokke take it to 4? Tune in for the chat.

It was a big weekend for the Saffa's in Perth a week ago, whilst the Blacklash put the Los back into the Pumas. We then turn our attention towards round 3 of the Rugby Championship. Some bold selection calls from Dr Erasmus, thinning lock stocks and the 6/2 split. Fleeing Felix, Leon, and Eddie's big win round out the show. Tune in for all the action.

That's a nice table... and we're not only talking about the Rugby Championship. The Win Pumas, the waning Wallabies and the World Cup Finalists all dished up some interesting results as the Southern Hemisphere season got underway. Where's the scrum? Kolbe's cameo's and the big Gus Creevy round out the show as we bring you all the weekends action.

SANZAAR has shaken up the rule book as the Rugby Championship is set to get underway. Rassie's squad shows that its about both quality and quantity as Sacha gets the nod at 10 for the Brisbane job. Kwagga the Swiss Army Knife, Razors new captain and beer bets with our Aussie mate Scrum bags. We've cover it all as the Southern Hemisphere season gets underway

Bloem Harm and picking a snore as we drove down to the city of the roses. Portugal rose to the occasion as temperatures dropped and many of the next generation got their first go. We delve into all the weekends action as well as Ronnie's dismal showing on Superbru despite Spain making history as predicted. We also cast our eyes ahead to the Rugby Championship and the Bok squad.

Salmaan becomes the 66th Bok Captain as he leads out a new look Springbok 23 against Portugal in Bloem. The Irish broke South African hearts down in Durban, whilst the All Blacks & Wallabies notched up series clean sweeps. The physical battle has left Rassie with a long injury list as the Rugby Championship looms. Tune in as we take you through all of the weekends action.

Whilst new visa rules may have been implemented, it won't stop the Boks & Ireland from going face to face in Durban. Razor's close shave dished up a debut for Fin Baxter and Joe Schmidt got the Wallabies rebuild underway. Oh Canada, new TMO protocols, shot clock chaos and chasing lost causes. We cover all the international action in this weeks episode.

Miss by an inch, miss by a mile as Ronnie makes use of his hulp my trap. Rassie's top class shithousery, missing members, delayed broadcasts and mending fences lead us into the international season. there's loads to cover as new coaches & new players kick off the next World Cup cycle.Catch us every Wednesday

Glasgow were true warriors as they silenced the 50 000 strong Loftus faithful. The Springboks unleashed yet another pesky scrum capped winger, whilst Caleb Clarke was tearing it up in the Super Rugby final. Everybody was Kung fu Fassi, Ronnie isn't hip enough and Nick is representing the souties on Kom Ons Braai. We take a look at the Bok squad and gear up for an action packed international season.

Dubai fame, Irish implosions, and the cotton wool conundrum. Not only are we into finals week of the URC which sees the Bulls hosting Glasgow, but Dr Erasmus has named his first Springbok side of the 2024 season. There is plenty to chat about as we take a look at the 4 debutants, Koch's 50th and Hendrikse at 10. Tune in for the chat

It was a fight that went down to the wire for places on the URC log & our Superbru as the season heads into the play-off stages. A smug Ronnie and Nick on the wing make for a good laugh, whilst we look ahead to the weekends quarter-final match ups. The Bulls take the SA shield and are sitting pretty as the Sharks and Lions players look to make the cut to face Wales. What exactly goes into making the worlds best player?