Podcasts about Stormers

From growing up in Zimbabwe to winning Premiership titles, a European Cup, and lifting trophies with Exeter Chiefs, Dave Ewers joins Stand Up: An Ulster Rugby Show to reflect on a remarkable rugby journey.Dave opens up on leaving home as a teenager, the rise of Exeter, life at Ulster, his spell with the Stormers, retirement struggles, and the possibility of one final chapter with Zimbabwe at the Rugby World Cup. Plus, plenty of stories from the changing room, the famous Exeter culture, and some quick-fire questions to finish.

John Maytham speaks to Stormers head coach John Dobson about the upcoming Rock n Rugby event in Barrydale which is a celebration of rugby and music. It will feature panel discussions on the Springbok v England Test, as well as a live screening of the match; live music performances and will include meeting Springbok and Stormers stars. 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.

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

Another month has passed in the ERB rugby universe, and finally the gang have reached the knock-outs. Not them, but at least the Stormers. Andy and Ant, who are Phil and Dick-less this week, speak about the Stormers just being themselves in throwing away a winnable game against Leinster, and praise the Bulls' grit at Murrayfield (though Pollard really shanked them...). They also chat Super Rugby, Tony Brown having the best life plan 18 moths out from the World Cup, and more.

John Maytham is joined by John Dobson, Stormers head coach, to touch base on their lost against Leinster on Saturday past. 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.

Leinster Tunnel Clash, Bulls Shock Glasgow & Is England Ignoring Henry Slade?

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson, as we look back on Leinster's URC semi-final win against the Stormers, and break down the big stories of the week in Irish rugby.

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

.There was also a heap of playoff rugby across the URC and Super Rugby, although if we're being brutally honest, a lot of the games were a bit one-sided and a touch meh. Plenty of lovely tries, great skills, and individual moments of brilliance, but not a huge amount of jeopardy.The URC probably delivered the better drama. Leinster were ultimately too good for the Stormers, but the Stormers made them work for it for a decent stretch. Meanwhile, the Bulls pulled off a cracking come-from-behind win against Glasgow, who were playing at Murrayfield — when, let's be honest, they probably would've much rather been at their actual home ground.In Super Rugby, things got a bit ridiculous. The Hurricanes, who qualified number one, played the Brumbies, who qualified sixth, and absolutely pumped them. Which raises the very fair question: what was the point of that game? The format seems designed to suck the jeopardy out of the tournament just so we can squeeze in three quarter-finals. Honestly, just give us a top four and be done with it.Elsewhere, the Blues looked like they remembered how to play rugby for brief periods, before also remembering they had the defensive structure of a wet paper bag. The Crusaders put plenty on them down in Christchurch, and yet somehow, despite losing a worrying number of games in a row, the Blues are now semi-finalists thanks to the “lucky loser” system.The best Super Rugby game of the weekend was probably Chiefs v Reds, even though the Chiefs still managed to win it relatively comfortably and end the Reds' season.So yes, we talk dads, rugby, playoff formats, lucky losers, one-sided quarter-finals, and the general absurdity of it all. Tony, in particular, has a bit of a whinge.Grab a beer and enjoy.

Trump's Kristen Welker walkoff, the Cities Church ruling, Thomas Crooks, H1B fraud, and the jobs report headline today's A.M. Update. Trump drops his mic and walks off an NBC News interview after Kristen Welker pushes California election fraud questions, and Aaron asks the obvious follow-up: if the press is that dishonest, why keep giving them the interviews. New Judicial Watch documents reveal Thomas Matthew Crooks exchanged emails with a Butler County sheriff's deputy before the July 2024 assassination attempt, and a remote device with an antenna was found in his pocket. St. Paul City Attorney Irene Kao declines to file state charges against the anti-ICE protesters who stormed Cities Church in January, and lead pastor Jonathan Parnell asks his mayor directly whether evangelical Christians are included in her commitment to the city. A blowout May jobs report of 172,000 new payrolls sends markets tumbling as investors price in a Fed rate hike, with the S&P 500 posting its worst day since October. Kayleigh McEnany airs an H1B visa fraud report on Fox News that Aaron says you would never have seen there ten years ago, and Aaron closes with Jeff Bezos on why compromise is not truth-seeking and what that actually means outside the boardroom.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! 18000 espectadores en Murrayfield y 15000 espectadores en el Aviva Stadium, las semifinales del URC certifican el interés real de los partidos de Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls y Leinster vs Stormers. Con Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.html.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

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.

News:Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-man Springbok squad for a season-opening double-header in Gqeberha. 21 uncapped players included in the squadAphelele Fassi has been granted a sabbatical by the Sharks to play in Japan and will return to Durban in June next year.Bordeaux have signed two young players from South Africa - Benjamin Coetzee and Diaan Augustyn on junior contractsEmbrose Papier, has a contract with the Bulls until 2027, however The Sharks in Durban have offered to pay a fee to release him early - Sharks desperate?Ardie Savea and Dave Rennie are Japanese League one winnersStormers head coach has apologised to Leinster and Leo Cullen for Ruan Ackermann's red card

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Leinster y Bulls, se enfrentarán en la final del United Rugby Championship 2025-26. Los sudafricanos derrotaron a Glasgow Warriors en Murrayfield y los irlandeses hicieron lo propio con Stormers en Dublín. Con Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.html.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

6 Junie 2026: Die kanse op 'n vredeskikking in die Midde-Ooste lyk skraal. Johannesburg stort miljoene liter se onverwerkte riool in riviere. Die Blitsbokke skraap deur na die kwarteindstryd in Bordeaux. Die Bulls en Stormers tree oorsee aan vir die VRK-halfeindstryde.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Los equipos de Leinster y Stormers, para la semifinal de United Rugby Championship 2025-26 del sábado a las 18:30H en el Aviva Stadium. Con Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.html.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

John Maytham speaks to Stormers head coach John Dobson, as his side prepares for what has been described as a “massive mountain to climb” in Dublin. 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.

PLAY-OFF CHAOS! | Exeter v Saracens Prem Shootout + URC Semi-Finals | The Rugby Paper Roundup In this week's episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup… Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by TRP writer Chris Collyer to preview a huge weekend of club rugby as the Prem regular season reaches its climax and the URC semi-finals take centre stage. The headline act comes at Sandy Park, where Exeter Chiefs and Saracens meet in a winner-takes-all battle for a Premiership play-off place. With Mark McCall preparing to step down after an extraordinary trophy-laden spell at Saracens, could this be the final chapter of one of the great coaching eras — or one last escape act from rugby's ultimate knockout specialists? We also preview the race for home semi-finals as Bath host Leicester Tigers, assess Northampton Saints' preparations for the play-offs, and ask whether Bristol Bears can continue their late-season charge. We also discuss: • Exeter v Saracens and the race for the top four • Mark McCall's legacy and Saracens' final push • Bath v Leicester Tigers and the battle for home advantage • Harlequins' season and Saints' title credentials • Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears in the fight for Europe • Gloucester's ambitions and Newcastle's spoiler role

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGANwww.keegolaughs.comApologies Up Front on Apple PodcastsLEINSTER : 15 Hugo Keenan 14 Jimmy O'Brien 13 Rieko Ioane 12 Jamie Osborne 11 James Lowe 10 Sam Prendergast 9 Jamison Gibson‑Park1 Andrew Porter 2 Rónan Kelleher 3 Thomas Clarkson 4 Joe McCarthy 5 James Ryan 6 Max Deegan 7 Josh van der Flier 8 Caelan Doris (c)16 Gus McCarthy 17 Alex Usanov 18 Rabah Slimani 19 Diarmuid Mangan 20 Jack Conan 21 Luke McGrath 22 Harry Byrne 23 Garry RingroseSTORMERS : to be named 12pm FridayBKT United Rugby Championship2025/26  SemifinalSaturday, June 6, 2026Aviva StadiumKO 5:30pmLive on : TG4, Premier Sports 1, URC.tvReferee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)AR 1: Sam Grove-White (SRU)AR 2: Adam Jones (SRU)TMO: Mike Adamson (SRU)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Irish rugby writer Pat McCarry returns to the 8/9 Rugby co-host chair, where he and Brett McKay cast an eye back over the first weekend of finals anywhere in the rugby world, the United Rugby Championship quarter-final weekend. Though the URC finished in a flurry, as teams jostled for the final playoff spots, the four QFs all went the way of the home teams, with Glasgow, the Bulls, Stormers, and Leinster all winning through to the semis. But, it remains to be seen if the top two will definitely win through to the Final on June 20. Plus, a rapid wrap-up of the final rounds of the Premiership in England, the Top 14 in France, the League One SFs in Japan, plus Major League Rugby and Super Rugby Americas, too. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Rugby Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby' on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel go over Cardiff's loss at Stormers in the URC quarter-final and review the Blue & Blacks' season as a whole. Plus the latest news from the Arms Park and an early look ahead to what next season could bring. #Cardiff #Rugby #URCgo #Welshrugby #BlueandBlack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Scott Baldwin to review the weekend's United Rugby Championship play-off quarter finals including Cardiff's defeat against Stormers in Cape Town.

Bristol's season is over, but not before Max Lahiff signed off Ashton Gate in style.The Bears may have missed the Premiership semi-finals, but they've still got the West Country bragging rights — and after that result which shall not be mentioned — they bounced back in exactly the right way.Max joins us fresh from Friday night after scoring the winning try on his 200th Premiership appearance. Remarkably, it was his 10th Premiership try — matching Ryan Wilson's career tally of 10 in 222 appearances. We break down the game, the celebrations, becoming an accidental social media sensation, launching Sam Underhill into low earth orbit, and whether we've lost a listener in the process.We also look back on an unforgettable weekend in Bilbao — the rugby, the food, the friends and the chaos — before reacting to the internet's latest attempts to describe Max:•⁠ ⁠The Honey Badger born in the Cotswolds•⁠ ⁠Like Hugh Grant and The Rock had a baby•⁠ ⁠A shoo-in for a Bond villain•⁠ ⁠The Brian Blessed of rugby•⁠ ⁠And multiple comparisons to Lord Flashheart…Then it's URC quarter-final time.Ryan relives Glasgow's hard-fought victory over Connacht in a bruising contest, with Kyle Steyn once again delivering when it mattered most.We also hear from Dan Lancaster after helping Glasgow beat a side coached by his father, Stuart Lancaster. What did he know about the old man? Did he have access to the calls? And what's it really like trying to knock your dad out of the URC?We break down all the quarter-final action:•⁠ ⁠Bulls v Munster•⁠ ⁠Stormers v Cardiff•⁠ ⁠Leinster v LionsPlus our semi-final predictions. Can either South African side stop what feels like an inevitable Glasgow v Leinster final?We then turn our attention to the Premiership run-in:•⁠ ⁠Saints secure a home semi-final•⁠ ⁠Exeter damage Leicester's top-two hopes while ending Bristol's season•⁠ ⁠Saracens keep rolling — is this the start of Sarries 2.0 or simply a strong finish?•⁠ ⁠Newcastle's end-of-season celebrations and whether they're getting slightly carried away…And with one round left, we preview two huge fixtures:•⁠ ⁠Bath v Leicester — potentially a semi-final dress rehearsal•⁠ ⁠Exeter v Saracens — effectively a win-and-you're-in shootout⸻

A brutal reminder of what knockout rugby is all about. The Bulls bullied Munster into submission, the Stormers booked their ticket despite making life harder than necessary, and Leinster responded to their European heartbreak by putting the Lions to the sword. We unpack a weekend of statement wins and lingering questions before turning our attention to two massive semi-finals where the margin for error is all but gone.

 double World Cup-winning centre Damian de Allende could also make his way back to the Mother City.Ivan van Rooyen admitted the Lions were taught a harsh lesson by Leinster after their 59-10 defeat in Saturday's Vodacom URC quarter-final in DublinSpringbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu injured his ankle in the act of scoring a second-half try and was walking with crutches after the match,Ruan Jacobs will be the Sharks' new talent recruiter.Ruan Venter's knee injury has messed up Rassie Erasmus' plans to use him at No 4 lock for the Springboks.Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has little appetite to challenge the ruling that will keep him sidelined until November 2027.Former Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is reportedly being pursued by both Sars and creditors over unpaid debts.New Zealand Rugby has reportedly intervened with Hurricane Fehi Fineanganofo's Newcastle Red Bulls negotiations in hopes of keeping the star winger on home shores.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Cuatros victorias locales en la eliminatoria, dejan a los cuatro mejores equipos de la temporada en semifinales: Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls, Leinster vs Stormers. Con Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.htmlEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

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Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Semifinales: Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls. Leinster vs Stormers. Los cuatro primeros clasificados de la temporada regular, se enfrentarán en penúltima ronda del United Rugby Championship 2025-26. Con Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.htmlEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

Lauren is joined by Liam Williams, Jonathan Davies and Alex Cuthbert, who between them have 246 Wales caps and 12 Lions test appearances, to preview Cardiff's URC quarter final tie against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Stormers head coach, John Dobson joins John Maytham in studio to chat about their clash with Cardiff at the weekend. 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.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the world of rugby.Leinster suffer a thumping defeat in Bilbao by Bordeaux-Begles.Ulster hammered by Montpellier.Cheslin Kolbe returns to SA to play for the Stormers.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter head to Cardiff Arms Park to catch up with Cardiff forwards Dan Thomas and Josh McNally ahead of their United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Stormers in Cape Town. The pair discuss Cardiff's journey to the play-offs, the challenge of facing South African opposition away from home, and the belief growing within the squad as they prepare for the biggest games of their season.

It's a massive week as the lads react to the URC quarter-finals being locked in, Glasgow's statement win in Belfast, Cardiff's huge result over the Stormers and Connacht emerging as dark horses. We look ahead to the Champions Cup final in Bilbao and whether Leinster can topple Bordeaux. We also ask whether rugby has a growing drug problem after major bans in Georgia and South Africa. We dive into South Africa's club rugby future with rumours they may be dropping out of Champions Cup, the potential URC-Prem merger, Eddie Jones' suspension, England's new-look training squad and the Premiership chaos after Saints put 94 points on Bristol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals Siwan Lillicrap and James Hook to reflect on another winless Women's Six Nations campaign for Wales and ask can Cardiff do the double over Stormers in the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

John Maytham is joined by John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers, who says the team will need to “regroup quickly” after what he described as a “very bruised” performance against a clinical Cardiff Rugby side. Despite the setback — and a winless overseas tour that also included a draw with Ulster — Dobson is backing his squad’s resilience ahead of a high-stakes knockout clash at home. 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.

To preview this pivotal fixture and assess the Stormers’ playoff ambitions, John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers. 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The URC playoff race has officially descended into absolute carnage

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by retired Stormers hooker, Siyabonga `Scarra’ Ntubeni. Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and perky!) way to kickstart your weekend. Author and journalist Sara-Jayne Makwala-King spends 3 hours interviewing a variety of guests about all things cultural and entertaining. The team keeps an eye on weekend news stories, but the focus remains on relaxation and restoration. Favourites include the weekly wellness check-in on Saturdays at 7:35 am and heartfelt chats during the Sunday 9 am profile interview. Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00 am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ 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.

Africa Melane speaks to John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers — and importantly, listeners will also have the opportunity to put their own questions directly to him during the interview. 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 lads are back in studio covering all the latest from URC and Prem, as well as a proper grassroots story, joined by Harlequins and England legend Nick Easter and Chinnor stalwart Alun Walker. The lads get stuck into the Champ's underdog rise, what life's really like in the second tier, and the big debate around ring-fencing the Prem and whether promotion and relegation has a place in English rugby. There's plenty to get into from the weekend too with the Stormers putting Glasgow to the sword, Leinster's aura taking a hit after a loss to Benetton, and lots going on at the top of the Premiership with the top four race blown wide open. Add in Lions tour rumours to France, some big injuries, and lots more. Get stuck in. Sign up to NordVPN by going to https://nordvpn.com/rugbypod to get a 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

John Maytham speaks to Stormers coach John Dobson about their emphatic win at DHL Stadium, their position at the top of the URC table, and the road ahead in the final stages of the season. 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.

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Stormers Head Coach, who knows exactly what kind of threat his team is facing. Glasgow have dominated this fixture in recent meetings and are expected to welcome back key players, including captain Kyle Steyn and playmaker Adam Hastings — a sign that the visitors are serious about tightening their grip on top spot and securing home playoff advantage. 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.

Stormers head coach John Dobson chats to John Maytham about the Stormers clash with Connacht Rugby this weekend. 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.

Rugby: Die Stormers se afrigter, John Dobson, het kritiek op sy spelers as heeltemal ongegrond en neerdrukkend beskryf. Die span is hewig gekritiseer omdat hulle nie die bal wyd beweeg het teen 13 man nie, terwyl losskakel Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ook gestriem is omdat hy nie 'n skepdoelkans benut het voor die pale in hul nederlaag teen Toulon in die Kampioenebeker nie. Dobson sê dis belaglik om Feinberg-Mngomezulu te beskuldig:

Connacht were beaten by Montpellier 45-22 in the European Challenge Cup Quarter Final at the Septeo Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Stuart Lancaster's side were hit for two tries in nine minutes after Sam Gilbert's penalty gave them an early lead. Dylan Tierney-Martin made it 14-8 on 19 minutes, but ten minutes later the hosts ran in another try. By half time Connacht trailed 26-8, and despite Sean Naughton's early second half try being converted by Gilbert, the French side ran in two further tries to put the result beyond doubt. Jack Aungier put the final points of the day on the board four minutes from time. The away side's challenge was not helped by three yellow cards in the opening half hour, Joe Joyce and Tierney-Martin were sent to the bin inside six minutes before Shayne Bolton was also booked for a late tackle. Connacht's European Challenge Cup campaign comes to an end, with attention turning to the closing stages of the United Rugby Championship. Up next for the Westerner's is a trip to South Africa to face the Stormers on Saturday next at 12:45 pm before taking on the Lions the following week. Galway Bay FM's rugby coverage is brought to you by Screene's on the Square. The watchalong from Screene's with John Mulligan, William Davies and Jimmy Screene...

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson | Head Coach of the Stormers, fresh off the trip to France — a journey that also saw broadcaster John Maytham embedded with the squad — offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on tour and the emotional toll of such a narrow defeat. 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.

Knockout rugby is back and it delivered, with niggle, tries, and drama across the Champions Cup. Northampton edged a 13-try thriller against Castres with Furbank pulling the strings, while Bath saw off Saracens to set up a huge all-English quarter-final. Sale got the job done against a flat Quins side, but injuries are stacking up ahead of Leinster, who look dangerous but not flawless after a messy win over Edinburgh. The big favourites though are set for a clash with Bordeaux and Toulouse blowing teams away and looking like the sides to beat. Meanwhile all the South African teams crash out early, plus, Storm Dave chaos in Glasgow, Toulon heartbreak for the Stormers, and plenty of chat on England selection, transfer rumours and what's next as the competition really heats up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices