Podcasts about springboks

The Nations Championship delivered a final weekend of chaos as England survived a seven-card thriller against Argentina, with controversial calls, post-match bust-ups and massive performance from Manny Feyi-Waboso dominating the fallout. The lads debate whether England's successful tour has eased the pressure on Steve Borthwick, assess Ireland's costly collapse against the All Blacks at Eden Park and ask whether a gap is emerging between rugby's top three and the rest. There's also Scotland's impressive win in Fiji, another brutal afternoon for Wales against the Springboks, all the latest other news and the final Good, Bad & Ugly of Season 10. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.co.uk/RUGBYPOD 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 *Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law LTD. You can pursue a claim free of charge directly to your lender and then to the Financial Ombudsman Service. The FCA is likely introducing a free-to-use Consumer Redress Scheme; it estimates the average redress per agreement will be £829. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Picking the All Blacks' match-day 23 for South Africa just got seriously difficult.In this excerpt from the podcast, the panel examines Tupou Vaa'i's impact at blindside flanker, the fight for places in the loose forwards and whether a 6–2 bench could help New Zealand match the Springboks' physicality.They also assess the All Blacks' depth across the field, the growing reliance on Cam Roigard and Ruben Love's remarkably assured start at Test level.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last show of the season, and what better way to sign off than with a brand new member of Team GBR joining the panel, Courtney Lawes sits down with Tins to break down a chaotic, controversial final weekend of Nations Championship rugby. England scrape past Argentina in one of the most chaotic games we've seen in years, four yellow cards and all. Courtney gives his verdict on whether England were simply "too aggy" against a scrappy Pumas side. We also round up the rest of the weekend: New Zealand's impressive win over Ireland, Scotland's near-miss against Fiji, and a dominant Springboks side that Courtney says are "operating like a religion" under Rassie Erasmus. It's been a mammoth season of GBR — thank you to every single one of you for watching and listening. See you next season! ─────────────────────────────

Unbeaten in the Nations Championship, the All Blacks and Springboks are now on a collision course for the Greatest Rivalry Tour.Aotearoa Rugby Pod unpacks the All Blacks' impressive 40-21 victory over Ireland and the attacking identity emerging under Dave Rennie. What does “continuity plus brutality” mean, why has New Zealand's ball retention improved, and can its high-tempo approach succeed in South Africa?Plus, the panel analyses the rise of Tupou Vaa'i at blindside, Ardie Savea's captaincy, the All Blacks' improving aerial game and the growing influence of Cam Roigard and Ruben Love.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#francoishougaard #storytimepodcast #springbokrugby #rugby This week on Storytime, Joshua sits down with Springbok legend Francois Hougaard

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of CashNSport Research & Advisory, about the financial paradox at the heart of South African rugby. Despite the Springboks being the world's most successful rugby team, SARU continues to battle financial losses, governance challenges and rising pressure to increase ticket prices. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby News Mag Editor Campbell Burnes catches up with TJ to look back over the first half of the Nations Championship 2026, All Blacks & Springboks remain the only unbeaten teams, look ahead to the next round of matches & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Africa's national rugby team will be looking to secure their third straight victory in the Nations Championship, when they take on Wales in Durban later in the evening. The Springboks are top of the log in the Southern Hemisphere standings, equal with New Zealand on 10 points. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with SABC sports reporter, Thando Mxoli

Joining John Maytham, is Craig Ray, Sports Editor at Daily Maverick, to unpack both the fallout from his investigation into the Rio funding scandal and the rugby storylines dominating the weekend. We'll examine what the tribunal's findings mean for Sascoc and the National Lotteries Commission, before turning our attention to the Springboks' Nations Championship clash against Wales in Durban, the other standout international fixtures, and what to look out for as the Currie Cup gathers momentum. 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.

Former Springbok Steven Kitshoff joins East Coast Breakfast to preview the Springboks' upcoming Nations Championship clash. He shares his thoughts on South Africa's squad depth, the biggest rugby fixtures, and why the new Nations Championship has been a success. Webpage

Guest: Jan De Koning | Freelance Rugby Journalist Africa Melane previews Saturday's Nations Championship clash between the Springboks and Wales with freelance rugby journalist Jan de Koning. They discuss whether Wales can close the gap after last year's heavy defeat, the key battles up front, what Scotland's performance revealed about the Boks, and whether South Africa can continue building momentum ahead of the Rugby Championship. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBUListen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows a Clever Trevor.He's the guy who knows who should start for the Springboks this weekend. He knows who should be dropped, why the scrum is struggling, and exactly which substitution must happen in the 58th minute. He knows all of this from the couch, with a bowl of chips, and without ever having run onto the field himself. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe joins Lauren Salter, Alex Cuthbert and Jonathan Davies, where he talks about beating South Africa on their own turf and missing the birth of his son as a result.

Chris, Tom and GRO preview the final round of the Nation's Championship this summer. Can Sam Prendergast cement his position as Ireland's number one fly-half as Andy Farrell's side look to become the first team to win at Eden Park since 1994. Can the Wales maul bring them any joy against the Springboks in Durban? The pod is full of admiration for Jesse Kriel and it prompts GRO to quiz the guys on the most-capped centre partnerships in Test rugby. Is it time for Fiji to move away from the offload game? And can England end the summer on a high? Tom explains why he's got Argentina as favourites in Santiago del Estero.

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

Week two of the Nations Championship delivered some incredible rugby, some average rugby, a few near-upsets, several glorious “could-have-beens,” and more than a handful of “why now?” and “why on earth are they playing there?” moments.The All Blacks kicked things off against Italy in a match we were desperately hoping would be the moment Dave Rennie's new team finally clicked. That may be a little demanding in only week two, but they certainly didn't click during a fairly shambolic opening 40 minutes.Things improved dramatically for about 15 minutes in the second half, when New Zealand suddenly piled on the points and eventually cruised to a 30-point victory. Will Jordan scored his 50th Test try, reaching the mark faster than any All Black before him, while Anton Segner made his long-awaited debut and Moby provided a tidy little cameo off the bench in his first Test as well.Australia then produced a genuinely excellent first half against France, followed by an absolute dog-shit second half against France. What began as a hugely encouraging performance became another deeply deflating evening for Wallabies supporters around the world.Ireland faced Japan in that famous fortress of Japanese rugby: Newcastle, Australia.Why Newcastle, Australia, you may ask? Excellent question. Apparently Ireland didn't fancy travelling to Japan, pushed their weight around and got their way. Japan made the match considerably tighter than expected, but Ireland eventually showed their class and pulled away.England absolutely pumped Fiji, while the game of the round may have come in South Africa, where Scotland the Brave were once again incredibly brave.The Springboks may not have fielded their absolute strongest side, but they were still expected to dominate. Instead, Scotland pushed them far closer than the final score suggests. With a little more clinical finishing, a bit more composure near the line and perhaps slightly more defence, this genuinely could have been the day Scotland finally won in the Republic.Sadly, it wasn't to be.This week's beers were kindly supplied by the great Andrew Stark from Tempo Rehab. Check out his work at temporehab.com and have a look at the Tempo Rehab YouTube channel as well. https://www.youtube.com/@tempo_rehabGrab a beer and enjoy.

Clarence Ford spoke to Jan De Koning,, the host of the Rugby Unfiltered podcast about the decision by SA Rygby to review its ticketing strategy. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to IOL rugby writer and author Mike Greenaway about SA Rugby announcing they will be revisiting their ticket price policy at the end of the current season. This comes after criticism about the high cost of tickets to watch the Springboks. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i 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/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Salter and Gareth Rhys Owen are joined by Scott Baldwin and James Hook to dissect Wales' loss in San Juan before looking ahead to playing the Springboks in Durban.

Is Will Jordan already rugby's greatest-ever right winger?With 50 tries from his first 56 tests, the All Blacks finisher is producing unprecedented numbers. We compare Jordan with New Zealand greats John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson and Doug Howlett, along with modern stars Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Penaud.We also break down the latest Nations Championship, including the struggles of the All Blacks and Springboks, France's emphatic win over Australia and the major trends emerging across the competition.Finally, we look ahead to the All Blacks against Ireland at Eden Park and discuss what New Zealand must sharpen up on.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second action-packed round of the Nations Championship has concluded and Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are here to analyse the games.

Jane Dutton speaks to EWN Sports Reporter, Mawande Mateza, about Springboks stunning Scotland in their Nations Championship test match this past weekend. They also speak reflect on Wimbledon tournament, also from this weekend. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 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.

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.

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has one of the most remarkable stories in Australian rugby. He didn't even start playing rugby union until Year 12, yet just a few years later he was making his Super Rugby debut before earning his first Wallabies cap against the Springboks.In this episode of What a Lad, Lukhan opens up about the journey that shaped him. From missing representative teams as a teenager and using rejection as motivation, to becoming one of Australia's most respected forwards, playing for the Reds, Northampton Saints, the Rebels, the Barbarians and the Wallabies.He also shares his thoughts on missing this year's Wallabies squad despite making the Super Rugby Team of the Year, why he's at peace with the decision, and how becoming a father has completely changed his perspective on rugby and life.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…- Starting rugby union in Year 12 after growing up playing rugby league- Missing representative teams and the conversation with his dad that changed his mindset forever- Earning his first Wallabies cap only a year after his Super Rugby debut- The influence Brad Thorn had on his career and development- His experiences playing for Northampton Saints, the Rebels, the Barbarians and against the British & Irish Lions- Why family now comes before rugby and what he hopes his kids remember about himLukhan is one of the genuine good guys in rugby. Honest, humble and incredibly resilient, this conversation gives a great insight into the mindset behind one of Australia's best forwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The opening weekend of the Nations Championship is in the books, and one thing became abundantly clear: when the Springboks hit top gear, nobody else is quite operating at the same level. Phil and Ant unpack South Africa's convincing victory over England, from the blistering opening quarter to another dominant second-half display. Damian Willemse reminded everyone why he's one of the world's premier fullbacks, Jasper Wiese continued to make life miserable for opposition forwards, and the Springbok bench once again proved why it's the envy of international rugby. There's also discussion around Paul de Villiers' impressive opportunity, Kurt-Lee Arendse's growing collection of yellow cards, and whether the Boks have finally found the perfect balance between experimenting and winning. Elsewhere, Australia push Ireland all the way but come up just short, raising as many positives as questions. Is the Wallabies' rebuilding job further along than the results suggest? And are Ireland still searching for the side that dominated world rugby just a few seasons ago? The boys also look at Dave Rennie's All Blacks after an entertaining victory over France. Has New Zealand already started to rediscover its identity? Just how influential is Cam Roigard becoming? And does Will Jordan's remarkable try-scoring record tell the full story of just how good he really is? Plus, England's puzzling selections, why development cycles matter more than many fans realise, and whether the gap between South Africa and the chasing pack is currently bigger than the scoreboards suggest. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

England are searching for answers after another disappointing defeat. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole ask the big question: is Steve Borthwick under real pressure, and what needs to change? The lads also preview England's must-win clash with Fiji, break down the key battles to watch, and look ahead to a huge test for Scotland as they take on the world champion Springboks. Plus, every game in Round 2 of the Nations Championship.

The All Blacks have their attacking identity back.Dave Rennie's first Test in charge delivered a clear shift in philosophy against France. New Zealand played with more tempo, kept the ball alive and attacked with an optimism that supporters have been craving.Is this the blueprint to beat the Springboks?We also wrap up all the biggest talking points from the opening weekend of the All Nations Championship, including:•

The 2026 Nations Championship is officially underway and WHAT an opening weekend of international rugby.

Mandy Weiner speaks to Lennox Wasara, EWN Sports reporter reflecting on the latest developments in the world of sports. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening. Listen live the The Midday Report broadcast weekdays between 12 pm and 1 pm (SA Time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nations Championship is finally here... and it didn't disappoint. Ben and Dan look back on a blockbuster opening weekend, from South Africa laying down a marker against England, to Ireland edging Australia, New Zealand and France serving up another classic, and Scotland running riot in Argentina. They pick out the players who caught the eye, the moments everyone will be talking about, and what it all means as the tournament starts to take shape. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole Rugby Masterclass: https://www.greshams.com/sitemap/ben-youngs-and-dan-cole-masterclass/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join Mike Hosking to review the Weekend's sport. On the table today: The All Blacks secured a narrow victory over France marking an ok start to the David Rennie era. Liam Lawson equalled his best performance of the season at Silverstone. And the Springboks look unstoppable after demolishing England. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Grays are at Ellis Park to react to England's comprehensive defeat by world champions South Africa. After an early Boks blitz, England fought back to make it close at half-time, so what was behind the Springboks' dominant second-half display? Why were England bossed in key areas? And after five defeats in a row, how important is a win next weekend against Fiji? We hear from 50-cap man Cheslin Kolbe as well as England captain Jamie George and coach Steve Borthwick.

The Springboks showed why they're the reigning world champions as they demolished England at Ellis Park in the opening round of the Nations Championship. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are on hand to analyse all the action of a match that reasserted the Springboks' dominance, but where does this leave England? ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

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.

Mike Brown joins Payno to react to Steve Borthwick's England team selection ahead of the blockbuster Test against South Africa. From Tommy Freeman at 13 to Tom Curry's massive back row battle, Brown gives his verdict on England's chances against the world champion Springboks. 01:53

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.

Dan Cole and Robbie from Squidge Rugby react to the latest Springboks team announcement and dissect how England can counter their threats. Then it's time to preview Round 1 of the Nations Championship. With over 14 hours of rugby on Saturday, there's a lot to discuss, from predictions and key match-ups to speculation over Eddie Jones' whereabouts.  Big calls. Big opinions. Plenty of rugby chat. Let's get into it.

We're celebrating our 500th episode as international rugby returns with the inaugural Nations Championship. We preview all the big North v South clashes, including England's daunting trip to Ellis Park to face the Springboks, an injury-hit Ireland heading to Australia, Scotland's shot at revenge against Argentina, Wales taking on a dangerous Fiji side in Cardiff, and France's weakened squad facing the All Blacks. We look at all the main talking points like England captaincy, some potential weaknesses in the Springbok squad and some big decisions for Andy Farrell. Plus, there's chat on Ellis Genge exit rumours, Toulouse's Top 14 dominance, Bledisloe history, and some shoutouts from across the rugby community. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: https://refundclub.co.uk/rugby Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠ my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's show we hear from two men who have done what few England players ever have: beaten the Springboks in South Africa. Mike Tindall and Jonny May take us inside England's historic victories in 2000 and 2018, sharing untold tour stories and revealing the physical and mental blueprint required to "Beat the Boks". 2000: SA 22 – ENG 27 at Bloemfontein: (1-8) Jason Leonard, Phil Greening, Julian White, Martin Johnson, Danny Grewcock, Richard Hill, Neil Back, Lawrence Dallaglio (9-15) Kyran Bracken, Jonny Wilkinson, Ben Cohen, Mike Catt, Mike Tindall, Austin Healey, Matt Perry Bench – Mark Regan, Dave Flatman, Simon Shaw, Joe Worsley, Will Greenwood, Tim Stimpson, Leon Lloyd South Africa: Montgomery, Paulse, Fleck, Barry, P. Rossouw, van Straaten, van der Westhuizen, Kempson, Marais, Visagie, Boome, Otto, Krige, Venter, Vos. 2018 SA 10 – ENG 25 at Newlands (1-8) Joe Marler, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, Joe Launchbury, Maro Itoje, Chris Robshaw, Tom Curry, Nathan Hughes (9-15) Ben Youngs, Danny Cipriani, Mike Brown, Owen Farrell, Henry Slade, Jonny May, Elliot Daly Bench – Luke Cowan-Dickie, Alec Hepburn, Harry Williams, Jonny Hill, Mark Wilson, Sam Simmonds, Ben Spencer, Denny Solomona 00:00

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dial up Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff to get the lowdown on how the Springboks are gearing up to host England in the Nations Championship next week. The hosts of our sister podcast, For The Love Of Rugby South Africa, share an unrivalled insight into how Rassie Erasmus operates, deep dives into their key players, and why Henry Pollock is living rent-free in Johannesburg.

Yes, it was only the Barbarians.But the performance reinforced a feeling many rugby fans already have: the Springboks' depth of talent is becoming frightening.Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss South Africa's 80-31 win over the Barbarians.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Episode 221: In this episode of Sports Science Insights, host Steve Barrett is joined by Julie Gooderick — a UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Therapist with more than 15 years of experience supporting athletes across a wide range of sports, from grassroots participation through to the Olympic Games. Julie has led athlete scholarship programmes within schools and universities, helping to create pathways that develop talent from early participation to elite performance. With a degree in Sports Therapy, an MSc in Strength & Conditioning, and experience supporting athletes at two Olympic Games, she brings a unique perspective on long-term athlete development, performance support, and the realities of working in high-performance sport. At the centre of the conversation is the challenge of supporting athletes beyond the training programme itself. Julie discusses the role of recovery in performance, why sleep remains one of the most underutilised tools available to athletes, and how practitioners can create environments that promote both performance and wellbeing. The discussion also explores Julie's involvement in initiatives designed to support and develop female coaches within the profession. Drawing on her own experiences, she reflects on the progress that has been made, the challenges that remain, and the importance of creating opportunities for future generations of practitioners. Throughout the episode, Julie shares practical examples and case studies from her consultancy work with female athletes, providing insight into the complex and individualised nature of performance support across different sporting environments. -  Topics Discussed: Julie's Background and Career Journey Sleep, Recovery and Performance Female Coach Initiatives Through UKSCA Female Athlete Consultancy Case Studies Long-Term Athlete Development Supporting Athletes Across Different Sporting Environments -  Where you can find Julie: Linkedin Publications -  Sponsors Axon: Performance teams spend the morning after game day stitching together six systems before the coach gets an answer. Axon Perform fixes that. Every source you already use, Catapult, StatSports, VALD, Opta, OVAL, Wyscout, WHOOP, Garmin and the rest, connects into a dedicated Snowflake warehouse. Ask Axon, the in-platform chat, lets analysts and sports scientists query the lot in plain English. Reports that took hours now take seconds. Used by the Springboks, England RFU, Japan RFU, Sydney Roosters and a growing list of rugby, football & cricket clubs and federations. Your data, reports, measures and AI models stay yours, fully portable. See if your data is ready for AI at axonperform.com VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Nicola Graham Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

The Hurricanes didn't just beat the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final — they dismantled them.Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall break down why the Hurricanes tore apart the Chiefs and why the visitors couldn't find a way back into the contest.Have the Canes changed the All Blacks selection conversation? Does their style offer a blueprint for the All Blacks?Plus, reaction to South Africa's demolition of the Barbarians and what it tells us about the Springboks ahead of the international season.Don't miss our All Blacks squad announcement special.. dropping 12:15 Monday 22.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prem season went down to the absolute wire but we have our semi finals locked in as Northampton Saints host Leicester Tigers and Bath face Exeter Chiefs at the Rec. One step ahead of the Prem, the URC has its finalists with Leinster edging the Stormers and Bulls completing a shocking comeback against Glasgow to earn a shot at silverware at Croke Park. Jim, Goodey & Producer Rob break down all the controversy, big plays and bigger players as well as chatting through all the OTHER NEWS from this week… Including a MEGA contract extension for Andy Farrell, changes to The Rugby Championship AND a Springbok coach jumping ship. We also have Cadan Murley in the studio to take us behind the scenes in the England dressing room, previewing their upcoming battle with the Springboks, telling us what an Ellis Genge Pre-Match speech is really like AND what it means to pull on that special white jersey. Sign up to NordVPN by going to http://nordvpn.com/rugbypod to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months free. It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices