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The first block of the Nations Championship is done, and the All Blacks—much to our delight—finally played like bloody All Blacks.For 40 glorious minutes at Eden Park, they were all over a slightly flailing Irish side. Ireland fought their way back into it after halftime, but putting 41 points on them and winning by 19 is a bloody good result. More importantly, it gives us a little bit of—keyword—optimism heading into the Greatest Rivalry Series.Speaking of which, the Boks—or the B-Boks, C-Boks, or whatever version of the Boks was rolled out this week—put Wales away without too much trouble. South African fans weren't exactly thrilled by the dropped ball and generally ordinary-looking performance, but they still won 43–0, and that scrum somehow looks even more terrifying than ever.So, naturally, we dive into the All Blacks–Springboks rivalry and start looking ahead to the series we've all been waiting for. Tony throws a little chum into the water, so try not to bite too hard. It's all banter at the end of the day. Probably. Rassie is definitely in our heads.Elsewhere, Australia gave Joe Schmidt a fitting send-off by dominating Italy, Fiji scored some absolutely ridiculous tries despite losing to Scotland, and England and Argentina appeared to cram an entire year's worth of yellow cards into one fiery, chaotic match.Coming on the back of the spicy England–Argentina Football World Cup semifinal, the whole thing felt suitably hostile, slightly unhinged and, eventually, pretty entertaining.We cover all of that, talk plenty of rugby and sprinkle in the usual amount of bullshit.There's no episode next week, but after the break, we're going deep into South African content as the Greatest Rivalry Series finally arrives.Grab a beer and enjoy.

While referees and commentators stumble over the interpretation of the laws and player roles, our panel of three gives more daylight on the latest rugby than Paul de Villiers in a Bok turnover. From the Baby Boks to the B-team, it was an action packed weekend of international rugby. This was a bumper episode - make sure to use the full shot clock to get it all in. We unpack South Africa's victory over Scotland and Rassie's post-match suggestion that the Scots could now be the third-best side in the world. Is there really a changing of the guard happening at the top of international rugby? Or are people suffering from remarkably short memories after the Springboks comfortably dispatched both France and New Zealand the last time they met? Elsewhere, Ireland's trip to "Japan" sparks one of the biggest off-field talking points of the tournament. Why were Japan forced to give up a home fixture? Should teams be allowed to dictate where they play? And after yet another compromise in the competition's opening year, the panel jokingly arrives at one obvious solution: kick Ireland out of rugby. Australia once again show flashes before fading against a stacked French side, prompting discussion around Joe Schmidt's tenure, whether Dave Rennie deserved more time, and just how frightening France's depth has become. With Jalibert, Ntamack, Dupont and a seemingly endless conveyor belt of talent, are Les Bleus now the only nation capable of matching the Springboks for squad depth? And why does Ant love the Wallabies so much? Plus the All Blacks' "pump and dump" approach to player selection, foreign-born internationals popping up in unexpected places, and why having too many good players isn't always the worst problem to have. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Scotland push the Springboks to the limit and may have revealed a blueprint for troubling the world champions, but a second-half surge by the Boks leaves them wondering what might have been. England stop the rot with an 11-try demolition of Fiji, although questions remain over how much the result really tells us ahead of Argentina. Bigs breaks down Wales' reality check against Los Pumas and the daunting trip to Durban, while the lads look ahead to Ireland's shot at ending the All Blacks' 52-match unbeaten run at Eden Park. Plus, Australia collapse again, France unleash Jalibert and Ntamack together, Rassie's incredible squad depth, Henry Pollock's hat-trick and all the latest news from across the rugby world. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: ⁠⁠https://refundclub.co.uk/rugbypod⁠⁠ Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠⁠⁠http://my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New episode Topics: Champagne & Boerewors Rugby • All Blacks vs Italy: Another sluggish first half from New Zealand before quality eventually told. • All Blacks' slow starts: It's becoming a habit—can the All Blacks afford to keep spotting teams a head start? • Italy did well in keeping possession for large chunk of the first half. But not really putting points on the board. • France vs Wallabies: France were simply a class above, exposing Australia's lack of cohesion. • Joe Schmidt: Has Joe Schmidt overcomplicated things, or is Australia simply lacking the cattle? • Rassie's selection gamble: Erasmus rolled the dice with a heavily rotated side—and the result says it was the right call. • Performance vs scoreboard: The scoreboard was emphatic, but there are still a few areas Rassie will want cleaned up. • Missing Springboks: South Africa won comfortably despite being without a host of frontline internationals. • Scrum penalties: The Springbok scrum once again became a weapon, piling pressure on Scotland and earning crucial penalties. • Scotland's fast start: Scotland looked sharp early but failed to capitalise on their opening opportunities. • Scotland's late fightback: Credit to Scotland—they kept competing and clawed their way back into the contest in the final quarter. • France vs Scotland comparison: France punished almost every Springbok mistake; Scotland dominated possession but couldn't make it count, even against 14 men. • Springbok efficiency: South Africa continue to be ruthless—less possession, more points, maximum efficiency. • Aphelele Fassi: A relatively quiet afternoon for Fassi, with the game unfolding away from his strengths. • Scotland's finishing: Scotland created opportunities but lacked the clinical edge needed to trouble the world champions.

We break down a blockbuster opening round of the Nations Championship, with Ireland edging a thriller against Australia, Scotland lighting it up in Argentina, Wales finally finding back-to-back wins, and South Africa overpowering England at Ellis Park. The lads dig into the big tactical talking points, from Ireland's grit and Scotland's attacking threat to England's lack of direction and Borthwick's pressure, before being joined by Springbok legend and World Cup-winning captain John Smit to talk Boks dominance, Rassie's machine and whether anyone can stop South Africa. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: https://refundclub.co.uk/rugbypod Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠http://my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Africa Melane is Jan de Koning, rugby analyst and editor of Rugby365, to preview what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. We'll assess where the match is likely to be won and lost, the key tactical battles, and whether England has the firepower to challenge a Springbok side packed with experience, physicality and confidence. We'll also discuss the significance of milestone appearances for Cheslin Kolbe, Damian Willemse and head coach Rassie Erasmus as the Boks begin another important international campaign. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nations Championship is finally here, and with a brand-new tournament comes one very important question: what actually counts as success? Ant and Phil kick things off by looking at South Africa's campaign. Is three wins the minimum expectation for the Springboks? Which combinations still need answers before the business end of the season? And with Rassie continuing to build depth across the squad, just how much experimentation is too much when silverware is on the line? The boys then work their way around the rest of the tournament, setting realistic expectations for every side. England's lofty ambitions come under scrutiny, France head to New Zealand with a genuine chance of causing problems, there's plenty of sympathy for Fiji, who once again won't get the opportunity to play their home fixtures on home soil, and can the Wallabies take a big scalp from Ireland or France. Attention then turns across the Tasman, where Dave Rennie has some fascinating selection calls to make for his All Blacks side. Should the Hurricanes provide the backbone of the team? Is Ruben Love ready for the biggest stage? And after one particularly spicy internet take, the panel spends far longer than expected debating whether Will Jordan might just be the most overrated All Black of the modern era. Plus predictions for the opening weekend, discussion around the changing balance of power in world rugby, and why this year's Nations Championship could tell us a lot about where every major nation really stands. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

The Springboks have played, SA A have capped everyone with a pulse, and apparently the All Blacks just aren't scary anymore. Phil, Ant and Adam unpack the SA A victory over Zimbabwe, the rise of the latest batch of under-20 stars, and why Rassie's second-team experiments might be one of the smartest things he has has done. There are flowers for the youngsters, sympathy for the injured, and widespread agreement that getting yourself sent off for tackling someone in mid-air is generally a bad idea. The boys also dive into the Barbarians match, where the rugby was entertaining but the ticket prices and the poor attendance were significantly less so. Is South African rugby charging too much? Does a full stadium matter more than maximum revenue? And how many times can people complain about the Play Cup before it becomes a tradition? Elsewhere, the Bulls once again discover that URC finals are not particularly fun, Quan Horn survives his flyhalf experiment, the Hurricanes put the Chiefs through an industrial shredder, and the panel asks the question nobody would have dared ask ten years ago: exactly how many All Blacks would make the Springbok starting line up? Apparently not as many as you might think. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Rugby: Springbok-afrigter Rassie Erasmus sê die bestuur van spelers was ʼn belangrik faktor in sy besluit om die Leeus se heelagter, Quan Horn, op losskakel te kies vir Saterdag se wedstryd teen die Barbarians in Gqeberha. Dis weens Manie Libbok se werkslading in Japan, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu se besering en Handré Pollard se betrokkenheid in die Bulle se Verenigde Rugbykampioenskaps-eindstryd. Erasmus sê Horn se veelsydigheid kan in die langtermyn waardevol wees:

Springbok season is finally here, and Rassie has wasted no time giving us something to argue about. Phil and Ant unpack the first Bok and SA A squads of the year, from a backline full of baby Boks to the surprise selection of Quan Horn at flyhalf. Is SA A becoming rugby's version of passport control? Which youngsters are most likely to force their way into the conversation? And just how excited should we be about Siyaya, Pead, and the rest of the next generation? Elsewhere, the Bulls prepare for another trip to Dublin and another crack at Leinster, while Super Rugby reaches its climax with the Hurricanes and Chiefs set to battle it out for the title. The boys also take a brief detour into the Barbarians squad, questionable football red cards, and the terrifying possibility of American-style ad breaks making their way into rugby. Springbok season is back, the rugby calendar is packed, and Ant somehow still finds time to complain about scheduling and soccer. Nature is healing. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

One game remains. The Bulls have a shot at URC glory, but standing in their way is a Leinster side desperate to avoid another season of what-ifs. We unpack the final, the match-ups that could decide it, and then shift our focus to the international season as the Springboks return to action. From SA 'A' to the Barbarians, we make our calls on who starts, who misses out, and what Rassie might have up his sleeve.

This week on The Rugby Scoop Pod: Stormers loose forward Ruan Ackermann has been suspended for a dangerous cleanout against Leinster (3 match ban)The Stormers have ended their pursuit of Argentina lock Tomás Lavanini. - “We would rather put our faith in the local guys like Connor Evans, [Junior Boks captain] Riley Norton and Gary Porter, who are full-blooded Stormers,” - DobsonHurricanes scrumhalf Cam Roigard has come under fire for his actions during Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues.Rassie Erasmus has revealed the objectives for the South Africa A game against Zimbabwe next weekend as SA Rugby looks to ‘capture' top Junior Springboks talents.Also, Vickers are you happy with the squad? We know Bulls players will join after this coming weekendCongratulations to Mzwandile Stick on leading the SA A sideNZR announce Tony Brown as Allblacks assistant coach for 2028 and beyond - who can replace Tony? We know some wanted him to leaveLalakai Foketi joins the OspreysRassie says flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, ‌would be ready six weeks before the first of four tests against New Zealand on August 22, as would be his ‌usual halfback partner Cobus Reinach.Congratulations to the Knicks, winning the NBA after 53 loooooooong and grilling years. Spike Lee & Ben Stiller must be so happyFarrell said he expected Lowe and centre Bundee Aki to sign new contracts.But while Aki agreed a new one-year deal to stay with Connacht, Lowe is set to leave when his contract expires this summer and has been strongly linked with a move to Japan's Suntory Sungoliath.Moving to Japan would halt his Ireland career a year out from the Rugby World Cup in Australia given the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)'s policy of not selecting players based outside of Ireland.So James Lowe is retiring from International RugbyLast topic before we jump on the games: Hurricanes have scored 100 tries this season. And they've done it in 16 games - is Super Rugby the T20 of rugby?Topics:Premiership: Joseph Dweba will be in the Premiership finalsBath choked this season? With everything they did last season, everyone expected more from them. This season they finish with 0 silverwareOn Bath - 4 mins 29 seconds ball in play 40+ phases and to be held up over the goal lineSuper Rugby Semifinals: Chiefs rip through the CrusadersHurricanes second half performance - all this talk about Segner, he was absent last nightBulls / Leinster Preview: Last Dance for James Lowe. Do we genuinely believe Bulls can upset Leinster in front of 60k Irish fans

The Bulls produce the defensive display we've been begging for all season, overturning an 18-point deficit to stun Glasgow and book a return to the URC final. Meanwhile, the Stormers' campaign comes to an end in Dublin as Leinster's accuracy, pressure and relentless attack prove too much to overcome. We unpack the semi-finals, the refereeing talking points, the reaction to the Bok squad with who's in, who's out and who's giving Rassie a lot to think about.

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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dial up their new friends in Cape Town to launch a new South African version of For The Love Of Rugby, Breaking News: We now have a new South African YouTube channel hosted by double Rugby World Cup winners Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane. If you're a Springbok fan, you can expect new episodes every Tuesday. There'll be deep dives into working with Rassie, winning World Cups, playing with Siya Kolisi and whatever else props chat about in between meals. For The Love Of Rugby South Africa. In this episode, Steven and Trevor tell you how a Springbok alignment camp works, how Rassie and his coaches will have watched the Six Nations. Plus the best props they ever faced, battles with injuries and why everyone loves the Ox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rugby: Springbok-afrigter Rassie Erasmus sê hulle is goed geplaas voor 'n veeleisende seisoen waarin die groep se diepte belangrik sal wees. Die wêreldkampioen se seisoen begin op 20 Junie in Gqeberha met 'n wedstryd teen die Barbarians voordat hulle Nasieskampioenskap-veldtog op 4 Julie op Ellispark afskop teen Engeland. Nege-en-veertig spelers woon hierdie week 'n Springbok-belyningskamp in Kaapstad by. Erasmus sê langtermyn-beplanning is belangrik:

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the Aussies trying to get AFL into the 2032 Olympics. Could NZ win a medal (00:00)?WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Next, they discuss the news that the new All Blacks coach could be named this week. Who will it be? Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie (09:00)? Meanwhile, Rassie Erasmus is trolling NZ Rugby over his old mate Razor being fired (12:30)...Plus, G Lane is joined by world-class freestyle footballer Hazim “Zeem” Ahmad, and G Lane puts him through the infamous '22 in 2' (22:00)...Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (29:40)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British & Irish Lion and Munster legend Simon Zebo joins The Rugby Pod and Big Jim for a brutally honest look at Irish rugby right now. Zeebs opens up on Ireland's current trajectory, Andy Farrell's emotional connection with the squad, and the growing pressure and online abuse facing young players. He reflects on his own Ireland career, the highs and lows, the fierce Munster-Leinster rivalry, playing for Rassie, and the pride of representing Munster and Ireland. Plus, his take on life in France, Finn Ruseell, the England v Ireland clash, life after retirement It's an awesome interview. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fight against abalone poaching along the Nelson Mandela Bay coastline is a growing issue that requires innovative solutions. Dark-Water Ops, with its unique approach of utilising trained dogs, has made significant strides in combating this illegal activity that involves international syndicates. Leading the pack is Zeus, a Belgian Malinois shepherd that is so good at his job that he can sniff out abalone in frozen cow offal. In this interview with BizNews, Operations Director Rassie Erasmus explains how this elite private security unit that has had successes including a massive 100-ton bust aims for prevention over pursuit to combat a lucrative illegal trade second only to sardines in value that is driven by demand from East Asian markets.

'n Groot feestelike skare het Donderdag saam met die Springbok-afrigter, Rassie Erasmus 'n Kersoggend-staptog langs die Blouberg-kus aangepak en 'n informele idee in 'n gemeenskapstradisie omskep wat al hoe gewilder word. Die ses-kilometer lange kusuitstappie, wat om sesuur die oggend buite 'n strandrestaurant in Bloubergstrand begin het, het honderde plaaslike inwoners en ondersteuners gelok. Erasmus het die volgende oor die geleentheid te sê gehad:

The lads are buzzing after being named in the top 1% of podcasts globally on Spotify Wrapped. It ain't about us though, as The Rugby World Cup 2027 pools are out, the format's changing, conspiracy theories are flying, and the lads are already calling their final. We get stuck into all the permutations and who's got the cleanest run to the big dance and who's going home early. Then it's over to the opening round of Champions Cup rugby, with Leinster too sharp for Quins, Bath batter Munster, Edinburgh topple Toulon, Glasgow come roaring back, and Sarries run riot. Add in Etzebeth's ban, Rassie signed up for the long haul, transfers, coaching shake-ups, plus a few spicy hot takes… it's a big one. Strap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we welcome World Cup winner - and one of the most feared front-rowers in rugby history - Bismarck du Plessis! Bismarck dives deep into the legendary 2009 Lions Tour and relives the moment of that tackle on Dan Carter (“I'm going to kill that man!”). He gives incredible insight into the Springboks' scrum dominance and the genius of Rassie Erasmus, explaining how Rassie's methods have helped build one of the greatest dynasties in the game. He also reflects on his special bond with his brother Jannie du Plessis, as well as his fiercely competitive nature with his kids: “I don't let them beat me.” 00:00 –

In this week's Rugby Pod, the lads wrap up the Quilter Nations Series before diving head-first into the return of domestic rugby, with big Premiership and URC results to get stuck into. We're also welcoming Springbok legend Gurthrö Steenkamp for an unbelievable deep-dive into scrum culture, Rassie's revolution, and life in France. We check in on Bath's statement win at the StoneX to Exeter's comeback in Sale, plus a massive round in the URC as the Stormers storm Thomond and Scarlets stun Glasgow. The Rugby F.C. documentary has blown up on YouTube, fans are asking how to help Rugby Lions FC, and we're back on the road with a London live show this Wednesday ahead of the Champions Cup kicking off exclusively on Premier Sports. Add in some transfer news, a few reds in France, and all the Good, Bad & Ugly, and some shoutouts, and it's another stacked episode of the world's most listened-to rugby podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After one of the spiciest weekends in rugby, Payno and Tins are joined by Springbok legend Bob Skinstad and Ireland's Geordan Murphy to break down the chaotic Ireland v South Africa card fest and the drama in the Twickenham tunnel. They dig into Rassie's thumbs-up celebration and debate this big question: Are the Springboks rugby's ultimate pantomime villain? 00:00 

Four happy men in the studio this week after a blockbuster weekend of Quilter Nations rugby. England made it 11 wins on the bounce despite late fireworks in their clash with Argentina, Jim's beloved Scotland stuck a half-century on Tonga without conceding a point, and Wales showed real ticker in a brave performance against the All Blacks. But the headline act was in Dublin, where South Africa and Ireland produced one of the craziest Test matches we've ever seen – five yellows, a red, scrum carnage, psychological warfare from Rassie, and Irish fans and Boks fans going at it online. The lads break down the madness, look at England's growing depth and midfield options, debate the Curry–Contepomi tunnel drama, assess Wales' best showing of the autumn, dig into Scotland's momentum and Townsend rumours, and ask whether France now boast the best young backline in world rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five matches from the final proper weekend of the internationals are unpacked, alongside what Rassie may have up his sleeve and Lee's Nan's less than progressive views about inclusivity in dancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian was joined by rugby commentator Donal Lenihan, who gave his take on the eventful game against the Spring Boks. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Shane Hannon is joined by Adrian Barry and Aidan Delaney for today's headlines, dominated by Ireland being defeated by South Africa 24-11 at the Aviva Stadium.

Shane Hannon is joined by Adrian Barry and Aidan Delaney for today's headlines, dominated by Ireland being defeated by South Africa 24-11 at the Aviva Stadium.

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.Rassie Erasmus on the one thing that annoys him about Northern Hemisphere teams,Jean de Villiers on Ireland being a bogey team for the Springboks,And will Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber return to the South Africa setup just in time for the World Cup?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Ireland team is out for the Australia game, and there is a return of the Mack - that's a line you won't have heard loads today.Could the Wallabies stun Andy Farrell's side at the weekend? It's happened before, warns Gerry Thornley.And Rassie Erasmus takes a gamble with his team selection against Italy...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

The Pod is back with Goodey and Jim fresh (and a bit bruised) from the 745 charity game - where Jim “put the fear of God” into a few league legends. The lads break down a huge weekend of international rugby: England's bench-powered surge past Fiji, Scotland's heartbreak against the All Blacks, and the Springboks' masterclass in Paris despite going down to 14 men. There's plenty of chat about Fin Smith v George Ford, and Rassie proving why he's the smartest coach in rugby. The boys also reveal some big travel plans, plus Ireland bounce back against Japan, Italy going back to back against Australia, and Argentina out muscling Wales. Settle back, hit subscribe, and get ready for another big week of rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If French rugby is fine wine, the Boks uncorked it, chugged it straight from the bottle, and smashed the glass on the way out. The Springboks have once again marched into Paris like uninvited houseguests, stomping mud across the carpets, smashing the crockery, and pocketing a few heirlooms for good measure. France looked overrated, outmuscled, and utterly unable to dent the Bok defence, while the refereeing circus gave us scrums that made no sense, a red card that raised eyebrows, and yellows that felt more like lottery tickets. Rassie's substitutions were bold, Siya's leadership was immense, and Esterhuizen looked every bit the golden key to unlock this side. Sasha or Manie — who's really the man (hint, it's still Pollard)? Meanwhile, the 9s are bringing the heat, but KLA might not be it. Beyond Paris, the Northern Hemisphere chorus of “we're undercooked” rang out again, conveniently forgetting that the shoe is on the other foot every June. Italy toppled Australia, leaving us wondering if Joe Schmidt's fire has fizzled. Scotland spooked themselves against New Zealand in what quickly became the DMac show. England scraped past Fiji, though the islanders could easily have stolen it, with refereeing once again in the spotlight. Wales, poor Wales, were left licking wounds after Argentina gave them another bruising reminder of reality. And in the background, World Cup qualification permutations rumble on: Namibia struggling, Belgium proving they're more than just chips. It was a weekend of broken narratives, hot takes, and Southern Hemisphere swagger, and we're here to stir the pot with all the banter you can handle. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

MKT tells us why The Springboks under Rassie are the greatest rugby dynasty of all time. Have Newcastle waited too long to sack Eddie Howe? Are Liverpool absolutely finished after their 0-3 loss against Man City? Subscribe to The MKT Show on YouTube. Linktree is in the description The MKT Show Linktree · MKT Instagram · The MKT Show website

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, we hear from Ireland captain Caelan Doris ahead of tomorrow's clash with Japan.The reaction to Munster's Tom Farrell makes a first international appearance at centre,Rassie Erasmus pours cold water on the tetchy buildup to South Africa against France,And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Springbok-afrigter Rassie Erasmus sê keurders het die beste span gekies vir môre se kragmeting teen Frankryk in Parys. Daar is ses veranderinge aangebring aan die span wat Japan verlede naweek op Wembley verslaan het. Boan Venter vervang die beseerde Ox Nche op loskopstut, terwyl Thomas du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Pieter-Steph du Toit en Damian Willemse almal na die opdrafspan terugkeer. RG Snyman is op die bank. Erasmus sê hulle maak gereed vir ʼn taai wedstryd:

Rugby: Springbok-afrigter Rassie Erasmus sê hy het volle vertroue in die stut Zachary Porthen. Die 21-jarige is gereed om Saterdag die eerste keer vir Suid-Afrika uit te draf in die toets teen Japan op Wembley in Londen. Die voormalige SA Onder-20-kaptein het slegs in vyf senior wedstryde vir die Stormers gespeel - vier vanaf die bank en een in die opdrafspan. Erasmus sê Porthen gaan senuagtig wees, maar hy sal fisies gereed wees:

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, Clayton McMillan on Munster's tough test against Connacht.Gerry Thornley on an Irish bolter.And another Springbok gets a ban, much to the chagrin of Rassie Erasmus.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Irish legend Peter O'Mahony kicks off the Season 6 opener. Newly retired, the lifelong Munster fan reflects on Anthony Foley's passing and the arrival of Rassie Erasmus, offering insight into the coach's unique style. O'Mahony also relives his career high point, Ireland's historic series win in New Zealand, including the fiery war of words with All Blacks captain Sam Cane. He goes on to share how Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell shaped both his game and the future of Irish rugby. Plus, Mike Tindall provides an update on the R360 proposal, confirming they are "80%" ready for launch. Season 6 is sponsored by Continental Tyres Tour Tickets: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby GBR Book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/reloaded-the-good-the-bad-and-the-rugby/james-haskell/mike-tindall/9780008786373 00:03:49 ♻️ R360 progress upgrade 00:12:18

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, we will get the latest from both the Leinster and Connacht camps after contrasting starts to their United Rugby Championship campaigns.Leinster's Robin McBryde apologises for the poor showing.Stuart Lancaster says that there is good work done, but plenty more to do.Rassie Erasmus on a phenomenal performance from his out-halve.And which Scottish lock could be on his way out the door of Bordeaux-Begles?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy as his side gear up for the new URC season.Stuart Lancaster on building on Connacht's potential in his first season in charge.And Matt Williams talks URC, while Rassie Erasmus talks Matt Williams.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, we will have all the fallout as France knock Ireland out of the Women's Rugby World Cup.England set new records.Scotland rage against Nucifora and the SRU.Rassie Erasmus not celebrating too much out of respect for the opposition.Razor Robertson rues his side's errors.And Joe Schmidt is sick with disappointment.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Rain and the ref seem to be common excuses going around the South African water coolers this week, but in all honesty the Boks had only themselves to blame for gifting Ardie Savea a victory in his 100th Test. While the Springbok men failed to create history, the women will write a new chapter as they appear in their first ever RWC quarter final against New Zealand this week, lining up a tasty Kiwi doubleheader for Bok fans. Andy is optimistic this week about Rassie's brow-raising, youthful selections for the second Test, while Phil and Ant are more pragmatic. Perhaps even more gruelling than dissecting a Springbok loss is having to say nice things about the Wallabies for the third episode in a row. Yuck. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Rassie feels the pressure in New Zealand.As does Scott Robertson.Jorgo keen to play 15 or anywhere at all for that matter.And Scotland keep their man amid Red Bull interest.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Ireland get off to a flyer in England.Are the All Blacks already... at it?Justin Marshall goes IN on the Kiwi backs.And Rassie Erasmus is happy with a win over the Wallabies.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up, we'll hear from Ireland fly-half Dannah O'Brien on the ROG advice.The Rugby Championship got up and running this weekend - as South Africa were shocked by Australia, putting pressure on Rassie Erasmus.And the All Blacks are back at number one in the world.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

It's Rugby Championship time and ARP gets into who looks best placed for wins! Argentina have beaten the All Blacks three times in recent years. We look into why, as well as breaking down Australia's chances against the Boks. With Richie Mo'unga returning in 2026, we ask whether NZ needs a first choice 10, or whether Scott Robertson should follow Rassie's lead and have a horses for courses approach. Plus, we look at the challenges Rugby 360 faces in getting off the ground. And fun-loving All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa joined the team to chat about having a baby born on All Blacks squad naming day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, Andy Farrell names his first Lions squad Down Under.Dan Sheehan on leading by example.Pierre Schoeman on what it means to represent the Lions.Mike Prendergast on gelling the Irish players and staff.And Cian Healy and Peter O'Mahony make their final bow this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting