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Rugby News Making Headlines, We do rugby analysis, we look at rugby predictions, rugby previews and post match review. Members part of the podcast are coaches, former players, rugby analysts and enthusiasts from around the world sharing insights and thought provoking hot takes.  

Phila, Vuyo, Sisa, Kofi, Jade, Enda & Huw


    • May 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Manie Libbok Leaving? | URC: SA Teams In Good Form | Super Rugby | Maro Itoje - Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 57:15


    Thois weeks episode, we dive into the Lions squad selected by Andy farrell. We alook at SA teams in URC We touch on Crusaders vs Chiefs and Super Rugby 

    Leinster Shock Defeat | Northampton Saints Tactics | Hurricanes Looking Good

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 56:42


    In this week, we breakdown Leinster's exit in Investec Championship. Bordeaux vs Saints in the finalWe also cover Super Rugby - Hurticanes | Drua | Moana | Chiefs 

    Bulls Surprise Munster | Sacha Too Damn Good | Sharks Arrogant Bunch | Lions Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 66:00


    This week we look at ther good perfrommance by the Bulls away from home. We also look at Sacha's fine form coming back from injury. Sharks edge Edinburgh Super Rugby Lions Series 

    Investec Championship - Munster Upset La Rochelle | Bulls Win | Super Rugby - Drua | Moana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 57:45


    This week's show we take a deep dive to Munster rugby, we also look at Bulls, Leinster, Glasgow - URC teams doing well in the Investec Championship.We also talk about New Zealand teams struggling against rush defence. 

    URC: Blue Bulls Are Leinster's Bogey Team | Stormers Win Abroad | Super Rugby | Six Nations Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 73:31


    This week, on The Scoop We recap the Six nations, Cover majors stories making news headlines. We breakdwon Bulls v Leinster | Sharks | Stormers Crusaders looking very sharp this year

    France Humiliate Ireland | Sharks Win Conference Trophy | Super Rugby Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 71:56


    In this episode we cover the France/Irland fixture in length. The we look at how Wales can overcome their woes. - Dupont Injury - Law Discusion - Super Rugby : Blues in trouble- Sharks Win SA Conference 

    Felix Jones Back With Springboks | Pollard At Bulls | URC | Super Rugby: Top Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 79:05


    This week we look at all the news that made headlines: Felix Jones returning to the Springboks camp. Handre Pollard lured back to Bulls by Jake White. URC - Uk matches URC - SA Derbies Super Rugby - How Good? 

    Six Nations - Ageing Ireland Team | England Scrape Past Scotland | Super Rugby | URC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 83:06


    This week we cover the Six Nations, Week 2 of Super Rugby and the URC Ireland fought hard to beat Wales Wales step in the right direction under new coach England and Scotland boring matc Super Rugby - Week 2: How good are the Chiefs? Blue Bulls bounce back

    Super Rugby Round 1 | Stormers Worst SA Team? | 12 Men Sharks Beat Bulls | Six Nations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 69:23


    This week, Jade and Scoop have converstaions around all things rugby: Super Rugby Round 1 URC: Stormers on an all time low Sharks show mental strentgh to hold off Bulls at Loftus Six Nations predictions Warren Gatland 

    England sink France | Ireland Unstoppable | Wales Slump To All Time Low | Bulls Beat Stormers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 82:51


    This week, we look at how France have had stagnant attack and thier lack of evolvement. England, get some priase for a change this week. Ireland look like a well oiled machine as they march on for their 3 title in a row.Bulls wining their 2nd match out of 9 against Stormers. 

    Six Nations: Ireland Pip England | New Year Same Wales | Scotland Show Grit | France Confindent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 63:10


    This week, we are happy to cover international rugby: Six Nations kicked off this past weekend and we brokedown the games by covering highlights and low momnts that took place in the three fixtures. - Ireland brush off England in shaky start - Wales need to mature very quickly - England still wonky on defense - Scotlandś Six Nations to lose? 

    SA Teams Playing Too Much Rugby? | Stormers 6-2 split Backfires | Sharks & Bulls Win On The Road | Six Nations Buid Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 70:00


    In this show we covere some Law debates, we look at South African teams copping a lot of injuries. We also look at Dobson at Stormers, Bulls win over Lions and Sharks winning away from home. Six Nations build up 

    Plumtree Out | R G Snyman Too Good at Leinster | Stormers LineOuts Weoful | Leinster hate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 75:21


    In this episode we take a lo0k at Leinster`s strength, with the inclusion of Snyman and Barrett. Red Cards in Rugby Coaching problems in SA continue Stormers missing Marvin Orie Francke Horn woud be a good inclusion to the Sharks Why do Uk & Irish fans hate Leinster 

    Are SA teams 5 years behind in Investec Championship? | Sharsks Not Good Enough | Manni Leading The Stormers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 68:55


    Welcome back everyone to the Rugby Scoop 2025 season, we are happy to hit the road running this year. Our topics for this episode: Sharks Not Good Enough Plumtree Missed opportunity to play Siya Kolisi at 8Mannie Libbok In Hot Form South African Coaches 5 years behind their Investec Chmapionship counterpartsPhepsi Buthelezi Needs To Try 7s Circuit Mack Hansen Banned? 

    Springboks Unbeaten Tour | Allblacks & Razor Season | Player Of The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 74:45


    This Sunday, we look at the Springbok season, players that stood out, and where to from here? We also talk about Scott Robertson first seaons incharge of the Allblacks. - Wales : Should Gatland stay or not? 

    Springboks Thump England | Allblacks 1 Point Loss | Wallabioes Cruising On Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 61:55


    This week, we look at how the Springbnoks beat England, and also how good are the Wallabies at the moment. Cam Roigard star player in Stade France 

    Rusty Springboks Grind Out Win | Allblacks Too Good For Ireland | Wallabies Need This Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 66:03


    What a great weekend of rugby weve had from Friday right up until Sunday evening. In this episode we look at the Autumn Series internationals. - Boks will be better - Razor nailing down the basics - Joe Schmidt has wallabies believing again- England identity crises 

    Heartbreak For England As Allblacks Clinch Thriller At Twickenham

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 61:56


    This week, we cover all the news making headlines this past week. We also breakdown the grueling fixture between England and The Allblacks. Lastly we make predictions for next weeks' Autumn Series Test Matches 

    Stormers Worst URC Start | Sharks Too Good | Hannekom Joins Bok Camp| JPN v ABs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 70:15


    This week on the Scoop Pod, we look at Franco Smith's influence on Glasgow. Stormers need a better game plan Sharks blitzkrieg attack on Munster Leinster too strong for Lions Willemse Out - Hannekom In Japan versus the Allblacks 

    South African Teams Not Rewarded In Scrums | Willemse At 10 | Munster Not At Their Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 80:47


    In todays show, we breakdown the URC games: Bulls, Sharks, Munster, Leinster, Stormers, Lions. Look into Stephen Kisthoff injury update, Perry Baker retirement Asenathi Ntlabakanye to Toulouse? & 20 minute red card We also look at the NPC and Preview Japan vs Allblacks 

    SA Rugby Equity Deal | URC - SA Teams Slump | Do Sharks Need A New Coach? | Allblacks Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 66:05


    This week on the Scoop, we discuss the South African teams slump in Round 3 of URC. We also touch on Sharks inconsistencies, Stormers errors costly away from home. SA Rugby Equity Deal gaining traction We look at the Allblacks & XV touring squads  

    URC - SA Teams Sweep | Rassie & Jake Tug Of War | France Sending a B-Team to NZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 68:38


    This week on Rugby Scoop: URC - we discuss which SA Teams can go all the way Stormers not in the running NPC - Cam Roigard Rassie and Jake - Player resting policy France sending a B-Team to NZ 

    Emphatic Win For Springboks | Improved Allblacks | We Pick - Rugby Championship 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 74:02


    Congratulations on the Springboks winning the Rugby Championship 2024"On todays show, we cover the detail from the Springboks match against Argentina, we also look at certain positions which have quality talent coming through in South Africa.Rating Scott Robertson's era so far as All black coachWallabies looking better each weekWe pick our strongest Rugby Championship 15 

    Springboks Loss To Argentina | Allblacks Squander Lead | Currie Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 71:58


    This week on the Rugby Scoop, we dive deep into the Springboks selection for the Argentina match. Razor needs to be honest with himself about his Allblacks selection. Shout out to Mzwakhe Nkosi on taking the Lions to Currie Cup final. Shout out to Phiwe Nomlomo on his coaching debut with the Blue Bulls

    Springboks v Argentina Preview | Currie Cup | Siya & Racing 92 | Rugby Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 80:20


    This week on the Rugby Scoop Pod, we dive into the Currie Cup semi-finals action. We also look into Top 14 Rugby Clubs, are they good for Springbok rugby? Siya Kolisi back at the Sharks Rugby Australia Springbok Preview 

    Springboks win Freedom Cup | Why Cant Allblacks Win? | Wallabies Humiliated

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 71:53


    This week on the Rugby Scoop pod, we look at the current form of the Springboks. What makes them so good? - Why cant Allblacks win - What's wrong with the Wallabies - Can Boks remain unbeaten for remainder of the year?

    Springboks Win Thriller At Ellis Park | Positives For Allblacks | Sacha overtakes Pollard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 78:33


    Following the Springboks nail-biting win against the Allblacks, this week we purely focused on this rivalry. Springboks game plan Cobus Reinach vs Jaden Hendrikse Allblacks issues and what can they fix Who plays next week?

    Springboks vs Allblacks Preview | Kolisi To Stay In France | Felix Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 89:19


    This week, with no international rugby to analyze, we discussed plenty of rugby topics making headlines this week. Springboks vs Allblacks Preview Leon McDonald axed from the Allblacks Siya Kolisi might not come back to SA until he sees out his contract in FranceFelix Jones decision to leave England coaching set up  Pacific Nations 

    Springboks Win Mandela Cup | Wallabies Coaching Issues | Allblacks vs Springboks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 80:03


    This week week on The Rugby Scoop Pod: Congratulations to Springboks winning the Mandela Cup - Boks first double win in Australia since 1971. We look at the positives from the game, also some tactical details & player individual skills. Can the Allblacks stop the Springboks who seem to be too dominant in the Southern Hemisphere?

    Springboks Trash The Wallabies | Allblacks Humiliated At Home |

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 83:02


    The Rugby Championship kicked off this weekend and in this episode we look at the details that got the Springboks over the line. Springbok tactics Wallabies woes continue Allblacks number 10 problem Argentina too good in Wellington 

    Is Dupont G.O.A.T? | Springbok Squad | Ardie Savea Move | Doping In SA Rugby | Allblacks Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 80:00


    This week on the Scoop Pod we dive into the Sevens Circuit and dissect what makes great player in Sevens and 15s Rugby: Allblacks Squad Ardie Savea Move to MoanaSpringbok Squad Is Antoine Dupont the greatest rugby player of all time? Share your comments below.

    Selection Headache For Springboks | Allblacks Under Razor Disciplined | Ireland Deserve Credit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 74:21


    We are back after a week's break of international duty from our panelists. This week we look at overall performances from Allblacks, Springboks, Ireland and Joe Schmidts Wallabies. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu the talk of the town currently Rassie selection headache Have the Allblacks lost aura? Are Wallabies strong or did they have an easy Inbound Tour Series? 

    Springboks First Win Against Ireland | Allblacks rusty against England | Gatland lose his 8th game in a row

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 80:04


    This week on Rugby Scoop Pod: Allblacks attack shape and how to work their way around the rush defense Springboks game plan has changed drastically Australia quietly building confidence Argentina always poor on home soil World u/20 Competition 

    Springboks v Ireland Preview | Allblacks v England Preview | Michael Hooper | Craven Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 67:12


    International season in upon us, the Southern Hemisphere Inbound Tours kick off next weekend and we look at the key tours taking place in South Africa and New Zealand. We also touch on Michael Hooper's retirement from rugby 

    Bulls Crumble At Altitude | Springboks Continue To Dominate| Blues Win Super Rugby |

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 73:54


    This week we take a look at finals rugby that took place on the weekend. We also breakdown on who stood out on their Springboks debut. Japan & England test matchSuper Rugby Final - Vern Cotter Tactics Wales need experience Springboks test out combinations | Sacha | Mapimpi Blue Bulls crumbling at Altitude: What went wrong on Saturday? Jade Craig shares his Allblacks Squad prediction 

    Bulls Too Strong For Leinster | Glasgow Outsmart Munster | Super Rugby |

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 70:37


    This week, we kick things off with Super Rugby semi-finals round up, we turn our attention to Bulls  & Leinster. Franco Smith has turned Glasgow into a championship outfit. - Does Ireland have Fly-Half problem? - Is it time for Leo Cullen to step aside and let Jacques take over? - Rugby DNA = Fiji & Japan 

    Stormers Disappointing At Glasgow | Bulls Not Convincing | Super Rugby | Springboks & Allblacks Rugby DNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 86:30


    This week, we take a look at URC quarter finals and Super Rugby quarter finals. We also dive into the Rugby DNA Series: Springboks and Allblacks 

    Sharks Make History | Leinster Lose Another Final | Willemse Out - Who will cover 15 for Boks?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 78:39


    This week we chat with Vuyisile Mbula, a South African based in The Netherlands, following their win in the Dutch National Rugby Competition - Ereklasse. We also look at the Sharks winning the EPCR last Friday.Leinster always a bridesmaid never the bride Who will cover 15 for the Springboks, now that Willemse is outRugby DNA Series: France & Italy 

    URC PlayOff Predictions | Sam Cane | Super Rugby | Rugby DNA - IRE & SCO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 70:42


    In this week's episode: We chat about URC log standings and who we think will be part of the final 8. Lions looking good at the back end of this season Leinster not doing well on the road Did Razor give Sam Cane a call? Rugby DNA - Ireland and Scotland 

    Hoskins Sotutu Best 8 In The World | URC - Bulls lose their sting | New Laws (WR) | Rugby DNA - Oz & Pumas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 78:12


    This week on the Rugby Scoop: Super Rugby Round Up - SoURC Round Up Rugby Championship under 20 Richie Mounga versus Damian McKenzie Where will the Bulls finish in URC? We look at Rugby DNA of Australia and Argentina 

    Sharks look better with Masuku | Super Rugby Hot Again | Leinster Trouble On The Road | Nation DNA Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 69:11


    This week on Rugby Scoop pod, we look at the hot again Super Rugby competition. We try and understand the logic behind Leinster second string outfit travelling to South Africa in URC.Siya Masuku, the Sharks savior? Leinster experiment, not good for URCWhat's Wales Rugby DNA?What's England Rugby DNA?

    URC - Stormers Trouble | Munster Know How To Beat SA Teams | Super Rugby - Crusaders wobble | Jordie Barrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 75:04


    In todays conversation, start off by looking at Russia political situation. Scoop takes us on a short journey on Rotterdam Rugby Club. Dosbon and the Stormers in a spot of bother Munster grind it out at Loftus Rob Penny and the Crusaders: End of a Dynasty? Blues under Vern Cotter Sacha Mngomezulu to leap frog Manie Libbok

    Jacques Nienaber at Leinster | (Jake) White Noise | Super Rugby - Canes Dominance | SA Teams in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 66:17


    We are finally back again after two weeks of hiatus, Vuyo has been involved in some rugby competitions in Russia, Scoop has been away on rugby duties in Portugal. In this weeks episode, we catch up new making headlines in the past week: Hurricanes flix their muscle on the Chiefs Jacques Nienaber influence at Leinster White noise from the Bulls Reaction from South African teams participating in Europe Do the Bulls have a realistic chance of winning URC? Super Rugby YouTube viewership better than all other rugby comps.

    URC Sweep by SA Teams | Scarlets win | Six Nations Player of the tournament | Super Rugby - Drau Love Story | Sharks Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 69:10


    In this episode we discuss news making headlines in the past week: South African teams make a statement in URC with 4 from 4 wins Drua love story continues in Super Rugby Pacific as the pip the Tahs Do New Zealand teams know you can also win games by scoring 3 points? Wandisile Simelani needs more game time at Stormers Sharks Springboks, its time to stand up and be counted We vote for Six Nations player of the tournament Shithousery Moment of the week 

    Six Nations | Super Rugby | 20 Min Red Card |

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 78:44


    In this episode we look at the Reds success so far this season under Les Kiss, we take a deep dive into the Six Nations results in the final round. We also discuss the 20 min red card. 

    Marcus Smith Sinks Ireland | Drua beat Crusaders | Six Nations | Super Rugby | Dutch Rugby Ereklasse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 66:48


    In this week's episode we tackle the rollercoaster weekend of rugby upsets: Do coaches need to change their approach each week for each game? Italy finally get the win they've been looking for Borthwick outclasses Andy Farrell Drua continue thier winning form against Crusaders Les Kiss the right man for the Reds? Hurricanes looking good after 3 rounds Who should captain the Springboks if Siya is injured? 

    Dominant Bulls | Super Rugby | Poor Sharks | Rugby Eligibility Laws In The Spotlight |

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 65:35


    In this week's episode we kick off the conversation with Super Rugby - Super Round hosted in Melbourne. Poor attendance, but the rugby product was great. We also take a deep dive on how the Bulls  dominated StormersLions keep the Sharks scoreless in the second halfURC table Waratahs upset Crusaders Rugby Eligibility Laws Is Warren Gatland good for Wales Rugby or not? 

    Super Rugby | Duhan vd Merwe | Smart Mouthguard | Six Nations | Dupont In Sevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 66:48


    In this episode we take a deep dive into this past week's hot rugby action. We also started a new fun way to end the show: "shithousery moment of the week"Dupont in Sevens Super Rugby - Chiefs vs Crusaders Six Nations Duhan van der Merwe - The One That Got Away? Borthwick tactics Shithousery Moment Of The Week

    Springboks Alignment Camp | Blue Bulls On A Roll | Stormers | Sharks woes | Andy Farrell Era vs Clive Woodward Era |

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 75:03


    On this episode we look at the South African Derbies, URC in the UK | Why are Stormers so good? Blue Bulls showing a lot of maturityURC Top 8 - who will make the playoffs? Who makes the Springboks alignment groupAndy Farrell's Ireland compared to Clive Woodward's England of 2002/03Enjoy : ) 

    Springboks Multi-Million Dollar Deal | Scotland v France | England v Wales | Referees

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 74:52


    On todays episode, we look at: Scotland versus France - how did Scotland lose a 6 point lead with 20 min to play? England win 2 back-to-back | Wales youngsters gaining valuable experience We look at the Referee Documentary - Whistleblowers Why French star players never travel outside of France? If they are serious about winning a World Cup, shouldn't they tour?How will SA Rugby plan to use the money if the deal is successfulEnjoy! Share! : )  

    Duane Vermeulen Director of Rugby | Rugby Mullets Pandemic | France v Ireland | Italy v England | Wales v Scotland

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 72:56


    In this episode we cover some interesting topics: Rugby Mullets Reports on Duane Vermeulen as DoR Borthwick says England had three training sessions Gatland picks a young Welsh side France missing Antoine Dupont Ireland to go all the way 

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